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The battlefield trembled beneath the weight of divine power. Fontaine's waters surged and churned, reflecting the storm above, while the golden chains of Celestia spread like a vast web across the sky.

Yoshika, Furina, and Neuvillette stood as the final barrier between Fontaine and the Arbiter's judgment.

"Do you truly believe you can defy the will of Celestia?" The Arbiter's voice rang with an unsettling calm, their golden eyes glowing like twin suns. They raised their staff, and the chains responded, slithering through the air like living serpents, aiming to bind them all.

Neuvillette's expression remained unreadable, but the storm around him intensified. "Celestia does not own Teyvat." His voice was resolute, carrying the weight of an ancient truth. "And Fontaine will not bow."

Yoshika's flames roared to life again, burning brighter than ever. The chains had bound her once-but she would not allow it to happen again. With a defiant smirk, she dashed forward, her spear wreathed in fire. "You talk too much."

She swung her spear, aiming straight for the Arbiter's chest. But before her strike could land, the Arbiter vanished.

A flash of golden light.

Then, pain.

Yoshika barely registered what had happened before she was sent flying backward, crashing through the remains of a broken fountain. The force of the blow left her gasping for breath, the taste of iron filling her mouth.

"Yoshika!" Furina cried, reaching out toward her, but a chain snapped forward, aiming to ensnare her again.

Neuvillette intervened, a wall of cascading water crashing down upon the divine bindings, forcing them back. "Stand up, Yoshika." His voice was firm but not unkind. "This fight is far from over."

Yoshika coughed, wiping the blood from her lips as she forced herself to her feet. "Tch. They hit harder than I expected."

The Arbiter reappeared a short distance away, standing atop a floating platform of golden light. "You continue to struggle. But resistance is meaningless."

They raised a hand, and the sky responded. The very heavens above Fontaine began to split apart, revealing an abyss of pure, blinding light. It was as if the world itself was being rewritten.

A decree of divine judgment.

Furina's heart pounded. This was not just an attack-it was a declaration of Celestia's absolute authority.

If it struck, Fontaine would cease to exist as it was.

Neuvillette narrowed his eyes. "I will not allow this."

He lifted his hand, and the ocean answered. A towering wall of water surged forth, spiraling into the sky, clashing against the descending divine light. The collision sent shockwaves rippling through the battlefield.

Yoshika took a deep breath, forcing herself to steady. Then, her grip on her spear tightened. This was her moment.

Her flames ignited once more, but this time, they did not burn with reckless abandon. They were controlled, precise-a fire fueled not by rage but by sheer will.

She vanished in an instant, reappearing directly behind the Arbiter.

"Let's see how untouchable you really are."

With a single, precise thrust, she aimed straight for the Arbiter's heart.

This time, they did not dodge.

The spear struck true.

For the first time, the Arbiter's expression changed-just slightly. A flicker of surprise. Of curiosity.

Then, golden cracks spread from the wound, light spilling from within.

"...Interesting."

Their form wavered, the divine glow flickering like a candle in the wind.

But before Yoshika could press the attack further, the Arbiter raised a single hand, and an overwhelming force struck her, sending her skidding back.

"You have done well," they said. Their voice, though still calm, held something different now. "Celestia has seen enough."

The divine chains receded. The light above began to fade.

Furina's breath caught in her throat. "They're... leaving?"

Yoshika panted, her grip still firm on her spear. "No. This isn't a retreat."

The Arbiter's golden gaze swept over the battlefield once more. "This is merely the beginning."

With those final words, their form dissolved into light, vanishing completely.

The battle was over.

Atleast, for now...

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𝖠𝖭 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝖾; 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗇𝖾𝗑𝗍 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝖻𝖺𝖻𝗅𝗒 𝗀𝗈𝗇𝗇𝖺 𝖻𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝖼𝗎𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗈𝗇 𝖥𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗇𝖺 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖸𝗈𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗄𝖺