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Chapter 699 The Mastermind Behind Fengdan
"To be honest, I'm not bad at all, after all, I've helped Lord Tianquan with a lot of things..."
Xu Ning hadn't really considered how to explain his influence in Liyue to a seemingly naive water deity.
After all, most people can name a gourd just by looking at it.
"Seven Stars of Tianquan? I think I've seen it in the Steambird Newspaper. Oh, I remember now, you're the one who's known as 'the man standing behind Tianquan Ningguang'!"
Xu Ning felt a stinging pain on her cheek from being slapped by that long title.
Okay, I do like standing behind her... but I just don't want you guys to talk about it in the newspapers!
I need to find out who gave me that name when I see Charlotte tomorrow. I've hired someone to kill him!
After escorting Funina to a tall building and watching her walk in with her head held high, Xu Ning finally believed that this girl, who was almost no different from an ordinary person, was indeed the water goddess of Fontaine.
Before coming, Ningguang did some research on herself. The first water goddess of Fontaine, Ergolia, who was the one she met in the illusion, was succeeded by the current water goddess, Fukaros, after the fall of the Dew Flower Sea.
However, the intelligence reports never mentioned that the successor did not possess divine power.
Moreover, even if the previous Water God had chosen an ordinary person, as long as they had access to the Water God's Heart, they would never have behaved like this.
Unless the heart of the water god was used for other purposes, the water god has become what it is today.
Xu Ning's brows slowly furrowed.
I originally thought that since I had come to Fontaine, I could obtain first-hand information about the constitution of the Fontaine people through formal diplomatic channels and find out the reason for the changes in the "sweet rain" in my Dust Concealment Cave by taking advantage of her authority over the water system.
But now it's clear that things have become more complicated.
The water god has no divine power, and may not even have the authority to keep the heart of the god.
Xu Ning thought of the fate of Naxi Da, the little grass god of Mount Sumeru.
The Heart of the Grass God was taken by the Order Institute and used as the main server for the Void System.
The Grass God lost all his power and was used as a puppet, imprisoned in the palace for many years.
Although it seems that this Furnessa de Fontaine hasn't yet fallen to the point where she needs to appear in dreams to escape and have fun, she can still sneak out on her own to pet cats...
Wait, speaking of petting cats...
Xu Ning finally understood how the Fontaine Law, which Charlotte had complained about, came about. "Don't forget to trim your pet cat's nails."
This is clearly a law specially created by some water god to protect himself and his cats!
But what was the original intention behind its creation?
Lady Funinga, have you ever suffered at the hands of the kittens?
Xu Ning realized that he had been distracted without realizing it. He found a quiet place where no one would notice him and, with the wind stirring around him, silently leaned against the shady side of the roof ridge, pondering the situation of the water god.
A god who has lost his divine power but can still maintain the prosperity and operation of the entire country must have powerful ministers or a strong organization in power.
Just like the Knights of Favonius to the Wind God, the Order of the Fathers to the Grass God, and myself and Ningguang to the Emperor... cough cough, I've drifted off again.
Tomorrow, just ask Charlotte who else in Fontaine has the most power besides Frynn, and we'll know who the mastermind behind Fontaine is.
Xu Ning didn't plan to stay at the Debo Hotel tonight. He just leaned against the roof and quietly drank his wine. A small vortex in his ear slowly rotated, transmitting every sound from below to his ears.
The girl sobbed softly in bed, like water droplets shattered by pebbles in a stream about to dry up, unsure how to face the unknown fears and unpredictable ending.
"Your knight will guard Her Majesty's peaceful sleep from nightfall until sunrise. The theater is not yet closed, and the performance will continue, so please rest assured."
He sent a gentle breeze to carry these words to Lady Funina's ears, and as her breathing gradually became steady, Xu Ning slowly closed his eyes.
Xu Ning woke up the moment the ice beauty wearing a boat-shaped hat jumped onto the roof at dawn.
It has to be said that in this country where moisture is abundant everywhere, sleeping outdoors is really not a good idea.
If it weren't for the wind ring that blocked the moisture, the dew that formed on this cold night would make me feel as if I had been pulled out of the water.
"While we are very grateful for everything you did for Lady Funina last night, your sleeping here violates the laws of Fontaine. Although Lady Funina vouched for you this time, please be more careful next time."
This beautiful woman with a domineering bust and a cold demeanor is very much like the image of a law enforcer in Xu Ning's mind. Moreover, judging from the lightning elemental eye lying on her chest, she probably does indeed have the strength of a law enforcer.
So, she listened to the advice I gave to the water god yesterday, and that's why she arranged a powerful bodyguard for herself first thing this morning?
“Knight who has come from afar, I have seen your piety.”
Funina seemed to be in a high spirits in the morning.
“I originally wanted to celebrate your arrival with a grand banquet, but how could that make you feel the warmth of Fontaine?” So I wondered, what kind of ceremony would be worthy of a celebration?
Funina pointed her cane into the distance and laughed exaggeratedly, "That will naturally be a judgment with Fontaine characteristics."
The icy beauty stood beside Xu Ning and said softly, "Lady Funina means that she would like to invite you to witness the judgment."
Xu Ning smiled and said, "I've heard that trials in your country are held in opera houses. I've never seen a verdict like that in an opera. This invitation is really to my liking."
Upon hearing Xu Ning's reply, Funina twirled her cane triumphantly. "Then let's set off early. As for your breakfast, my attendant has already prepared it. You can make do with it on the patrol ship."
After the icy beauty strode forward, she spoke up: "Lady Funina means that she would like you to try the desserts she made herself."
Xu Ning chuckled and said, "I really have to thank you for reminding me. I need to give some very positive feedback. By the way, I still don't know how to address you?"
The ice queen said calmly, "Clorind."
After a pause, Claurind added, "Actually, Lady Furina's cooking skills are really quite good."
This time, I'm riding the Navia Line Rail Cruiser.
On the way, Xu Ning subtly praised Lady Funina's breakfast by comparing it to Inazuma's high-end desserts, and promised that he would have his servants cook some specialty desserts from various countries when he had free time, so that they could have a tea party or something to exchange ideas.
"Don't even think about it! What about the midnight snack you promised me last night?"
A servant wrote some angry words on the gourd without any politeness.