The secrecy around the Hydro Archon's identity in 'Genshin Impact' feels like one of those tantalizing mysteries that makes the game's lore so addictive. Fontaine's whole aesthetic is this blend of elegance and deception—courtroom dramas, illusions, and political intrigue. Hiding the Archon's true form could be a narrative device to mirror Fontaine's theme of truth versus perception. Maybe she's walking among her people incognito, testing their loyalty or justice systems like some divine undercover boss.
Personally, I love how HoYoverse drip-feeds clues. The way Neuvillette interacts with her, or the 'Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale' seeming almost sentient—it all hints she might be closer than we think. It reminds me of 'The Great Gatsby', where the real person is obscured by myths. The payoff when we finally meet her will probably hit like a plot twist in a noir film.