Zhu Yuan/Lore
Last updated 2026-07-26
Official Introduction
Dear Proxies, it's Miss Zhu Yuan from the Criminal Investigation Team!
I heard that no matter what kind of trouble you run into in New Eridu, she can sort it out!
Zhu Yuan: "Break time. Perfect for some aiming practice."
"Leader of Public Security's Criminal Investigation team, Zhu Yuan, standing by. You can come to me if you need any help."
"Sorry, but have you given prior notification of and obtained approval for this interview?"
"Yes, here are the documents signed by PR."
"Right. Well, we have five minutes, then~"
Profile
Officer 148; Zhu Yuan, is an exceptional PubSec officer and current captain of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team. A skilled martial artist and sharpshooter, Zhu Yuan uses the custom-made and versatile 'Suppressor K22' firearm in conjunction with swift punches and kicks to take down criminals. As a reputable officer, Zhu Yuan has a strict moral compass, looking down on criminals, but is shown to be okay with taking the assistance of Proxies if the situation calls for it.
Zhu Yuan is a notable perfectionist, having set herself high standards to the point she has a complex, though such perfectionism has granted her exceptional experience and a record of no unresolved cases. She also exhibits an obsession with neatness, namely when it comes to her uniform. She's shown to be cautious around cats and other small furry animals due to the fur they shed.[Note 1]
Zhu Yuan is shown to have a good relationship with her parents. Having phone calls with her mom often,[1] though her job does lead to her spending little time with them.[2]
History
When Zhu Yuan was just a child, she was trapped within a Hollow along with other civilians. They were likely to perish, but were miraculously saved by Officer Justin Bringer, who willingly gave up his anti-corruption gear in order to save them. Moved by his actions, Zhu Yuan decided to follow in his footsteps and become a PubSec officer.[3]
Once old enough, Zhu Yuan attended the Public Security Training Academy. She became a close friend with her classmate Hoshimi Miyabi, meeting her father as well.[4] Upon graduation, Zhu Yuan's skills and success as a PubSec officer awarded her with the title "Rookie of the Year" and was chosen to lead the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, headquartered in Lumina Square's Public Security Office. Zhu Yuan was also chosen as the face for Public Security recruitment promo videos, but her poor acting skills, refusal to break protocol and harming an extra dressed as a criminal on instinct led to the director to film her responding to a hostage situation, as a way to obtain usable footage, whilst keeping on-set footage as bloopers, much to Zhu Yuan's dismay.[5]
Zhu Yuan would find herself wrapped up in a conspiracy involving her hero and his link to The Exaltists, whilst working alongside her newly-made friends Belle and Wise, revealed to be New Eridu's most wanted Phaethon, with both revelations weighing heavily on her soul.[6]
Agent Weapon
Suppressor: K22
An advanced launcher custom-made by Public Security's tech department in collaboration with senior gunsmiths from Three Gates Military Tech. It allows Zhu Yuan to use Ether Buckshots, homing projectiles, and other versatile attack methods in combat.
A senior told me I have a habit of counting my magazines, though I never really noticed it myself... It must be something I do subconsciously. I always feel at ease when the empty slots perfectly match the number of spare bullets in my pocket.
Agent Trust
| Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Trust Rank |
Rewards | |
 Familiar |
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— |
 Friendly |
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5,000 |
 Close |
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10,000 |
 Trusted |
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15,000 |
Impressions
- Serious, reliable, responsible, dedicated, honest... Any positive word fits Zhu Yuan perfectly.
- One may think that they could uncover some of Zhu Yuan's flaws over time, but such things simply don't exist...
- Zhu Yuan's occasional shyness is really... Wait a minute! She's a Public Security Officer! Can't forget that!
Agent Intel
Agent Details
Zhu Yuan, an exceptional officer at Public Security, is a highly skilled individual expected to become the next commissioner. She currently leads the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team at the Janus Precinct within the Metropolitan Order Division. Her team members include Qingyi, Seth, and [redacted].
Note: For documents with higher security levels within the Public Security system, further investigation is required; scheduling priority — low.
Zhu Yuan possesses excellent skills in criminal investigation, combat, and self-management (including working overtime). She has no unresolved cases on record.
Suggestion: Approaching Zhu Yuan is an ill-advised decision that may compromise your cover. Always remember your true identity as a Proxy. Remember your true identity as a Proxy. Remember your true identity as a Proxy.
Agent Intel 1
Trust Rank: Close
She has a tendency to be a perfectionist and exhibits a strong obsession with "neatness" and "perfection," which may be considered her only weakness (?). Officer Qingyi, her mentor in life and subordinate at work, often remarks that Zhu Yuan's perfectionism complex will worsen unless someone can talk her out of it. However, due to her high standards for herself, she has gained ample experience and skills to lead the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team and attract exceptional talents.
Zhu Yuan seems to have a passion for gardening. She is currently growing a tomato plant in her office, which is often pilfered by a raccoon family residing near the Public Security office.
Thoughts: Could this provide a potential avenue for infiltrating Public Security?
Zhu Yuan is a rarity among humans, showing no particular fondness for small furry animals.
Cooperation Notes
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Belle |
|---|---|
| An exemplary human. We've been dealing with such an opponent for so long. Aren't we amazing? | |
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Wise |
| That's because it's me + you + Fairy. I wouldn't wanna know the outcome if it was one on one... |
Video Store Promotion
| Promoter | Unlock Requirement |
Daily Bonus |
Promotion Style | Promotion Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zhu Yuan |
More Than One Truth |
Basic Ether Chip x5 |
"Official" Publicity No one knows the streets of New Eridu better than Zhu Yuan. Even on vacation, she exudes an aura of "officially sanctioned" authority, as she diligently covers every permitted community bulletin board with video store posters. |
Understood, Manager. I'll go to each street immediately to put up promotional posters and inspect street safety while I'm at it. |
Commissions and Events
Phaethon's Story Episodes
- Mission Unthinkable (A)
- Episode 1: Crisis on the Street Corner
- Episode 2: Unexpected Reunion
- Episode 3: Unproductive Visit
- Episode 4: Sixth Street Theft Case
- Episode 5: Invisible Assistant
- Mission Unthinkable (B)
- Episode 1: Emerging Crisis
- Episode 2: Emergency Operation
- Episode 3: Shared Beliefs
- Episode 4: Moment to Counterattack
- Episode 5: We'll Meet Again
- A Storm of Falling Stars (A)
- Episode 3: Quick Inspection
- Episode 4: Dead End
- A Storm of Falling Stars (B)
- Episode 1: Bringer's Scheme
- Episode 2: Boundless Illusions
- Episode 4: Thousand Miles, Unparalleled
- Bury Your Tears With the Past (A)
- Episode 6: Revenge Against New Eridu
- Encore for an Old Dream
- Episode 7: Yearlight Ceremony Emergency Plan
- Episode 8: This Night Is Gilded
Special Episode Episodes
- Undercover R&B
- Episode 1: Poised to Act
- Episode 2: Inevitable Unexpected Variable
- Episode 5: Beliefs Come to Light
- Astra-nomical Moment
- Episode 7: Starloop Under the Night Sky
Story Commissions
Combat Commissions
Trust Commissions
- Promoter: Detective Comedy
- Trust Rank Close: Meeting Time is Just a Suggestion
- Trust Rank Friendly: Quiz Prize
- Trust Rank Trusted: Secret Mission
- Qingyi's Trust Rank Friendly: The Last 1%
Quality Time Commissions
- Wish Event: A Peaceful Day
- Trust Invite: A Real Public Security Officer!
- Wish Event: Good Citizen, Good Officer, Good Mewmew
- Trust Invite: Holding Hands!?
- Trust Invite: Intern Public Security Officer
- Wish Event: Public Security Officer's Attire Issues
- Trust Invite: Spicy Hot Hot Hot
- Wish Event: The Price of Teamilk
- Wish Event: Updating Work ID Photo
Events
- Daily Life of a PubSec Officer
- When Sandwiches Come A Knockin'
- The Day of Brilliant Wishes
- A Dream Come True at Last
- Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship
- Say It With Flowers
- Soul of Steel: Golden Bond
- Tales of Midsummer Dreams
- Chronicle of Simmering Flavors
- Summer Waves Roll In
Web Events
Trust Events
Character Mentions
Agent Intel
| Agent | Intel |
|---|---|
Inter-Knot Posts
- (Info) Public Security's safety lecture is a success. All seats were filled.
- (Post) What's the deal with that Yearlight Ceremony promo?
DMs
Dialogue
Trivia
- During a Trust Event, Zhu Yuan mentions a high school math teacher she had called Mr. Yan, whom she disliked due to how he looked down on the humanities subjects. During the final exams, she deliberately scored the following pattern of results, "77, 114, 89, 97, 110, 83, 117, 99, 107, 115," stating it hid a special meaning. When converted from ASCII to text, the string reads "MrYanSucks."
Etymology
- In Chinese, 朱 Zhū, "vermillion" is both a surname and the color of cinnabar, while 鸢 Yuān means "kite," as in the bird of prey.
- Zhu Yuan shares the same Chinese voice actor, Mace (陆敏悦), with:
- Fischl, Albedo, Subject Two, and Zibai in Genshin Impact
- Topaz & Numby in Honkai Star Rail
- Fu Hua and Herrscher of Sentience in Honkai Impact 3rd
- Zhu Yuan shares the same Japanese voice actor, Inoue Marina (井上 麻里奈), with:
- Zhu Yuan shares the same Korean voice actor, Lee Joo-eun (이주은), with:
Notes
- ↑ In her character demo and a cutscene during Mission Unthinkable (A), Zhu Yuan is shown to be reluctant to pick up cats and is quick to put them down. A trust event on Sixth Street sees her mention the fluff being a pain to deal with, it's also revealed she isn't afraid of them. With this info it's more than likely she hates getting fur on her than the animals themselves.
References
- ↑ Trust Event: Zhu Yuan
- ↑ Zenless Zone Zero (July 25, 2024). Zhu Yuan EP - "As the Sugar Cube Floats, Fleeting in Time" | Zenless Zone Zero. YouTube.
- ↑ Phaethon's Story, Mission Unthinkable (A), Episode 3: Unproductive Visit
- ↑ Phaethon's Story, A Storm of Falling Stars (B), Episode 1: Bringer's Scheme
- ↑ Zenless Zone Zero (July 21, 2024). Zhu Yuan Character Teaser - "NEPS Finalll Versionnn.avi" | Zenless Zone Zero. YouTube.
- ↑ Phaethon's Story Chapter: A Storm of Falling Stars (A)
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