Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

"Look, now Ryder will have to break up with Aina."

“That’s inevitable. Aina is now in charge of the Legislative Department, and her status is no lower than Ryder’s.”

"That's called 'lifting a rock only to drop it on your own foot'... Haha~ Serves you right."

"Without the support of the Legislative Ministry, let's see how long Ryder can remain arrogant."

There were bursts of discussion.

Aina suddenly raised her head and said loudly, "Lord Ryder, I thank you for your guidance, but I also have the right to make my own choices, don't I? I am not anyone's puppet; I am just doing what I believe is right!"

"You think you're right? Ha~" Su Chen sneered, "What you think is right is betraying me?"

Aina shook her head: "Isn't this a normal job transfer? There's no provision in Fontaine's laws that stipulates that a former subordinate must obey their superior for life after a job change, right?"

“Well said!” Melos laughed. “Miss Aina, your understanding of the law is far more thorough than anyone else’s. I believe that under your management, the laws of Fontaine will only get better and better.”

"It seems your conversation wasn't going well."

Just then, Funina walked over with her hands behind her back and a smile on her face: "Ryder, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Lady Funina, it's nothing." Su Chen shook his head. "It's just that I don't really want to attend this banquet."

“Oh, that’s perfect. I’ve finished tasting all the pastries… Hmm, Melos, right? Your pastries are quite good, I’m very satisfied,” Funina said with a smile.

Melos bowed: "It is my honor to satisfy you."

“Well…” Funina glanced at Aina, then turned around gracefully. “Let’s go, Ryder. I suddenly feel like going to the beach. Will you come with me?”

"Okay, Lady Funina."

Su Chen gave Aina a light snort, "I hope you won't regret it."

After the two left, the banquet hall immediately erupted in lively chatter.

Outside the mansion, Funina and Su Chen walked side by side.

"Ryder, was that just a performance?"

"Lady Funina is wise."

"Hmph~ Don't treat me like an idiot, I can still see through this kind of thing."

"Lady Funina is the best in the world."

"Oh, I already said!" Funina coughed lightly, maintaining her haughty demeanor. "So, what's the next step?"

Su Chen smiled slightly: "Naturally, it is to execute judgment on the sins of the usurpers."

...

The events at the banquet quickly spread throughout Fontainebleau.

The news that Grandpa Ryder had broken ties with his former secretary and that the head of the Legislative Ministry was going to reach an agreement with the noble groups was undoubtedly a nightmare for most of the citizens of Fontainebleau.

In fact, the nightmare had already begun on the third day after the banquet ended.

The laws promulgated by Su Chen to stabilize the market economy were suspended by Aina on the grounds of 'irregular operations by some employees'. After the legal constraints were removed, the various channels controlled by the noble group took action, and in less than three days, the price of construction-related materials doubled.

Moreover, the prices of even the daily necessities consumed by the people are constantly rising.

This explosive growth was bound to cause the economic system to collapse, but the nobles didn't care, because the construction of the Opiclie Opera House was already on the verge of collapse before it even began.

If this project collapses, the nobles can use the pretext of "major errors in the assessment" to bring Su Chen, who holds the reins of economic power, to trial.

Fortunately, a considerable amount of the materials needed for the project had already been collected some time ago, and the existing stock is sufficient to last for a period of time. The biggest problem is that the soaring prices have had a huge impact on the lives of the people.

The upper area doesn't matter in the short term.

However, in the lower district of Fontaine, Grey River, a large number of people from the bottom of society live. They need to purchase their necessities from above. Naturally, like the last straw that broke the camel's back, Grey River erupted in resistance against this unreasonable price gouging.

There are many gangs in the Grey River, among which the one under 'Eduardo's' name is the most powerful. When the oppression reaches its limit and the irreconcilable conflict erupts, Eduardo becomes the leader of the rebels as expected.

Where there is resistance, there will naturally be suppression.

During the Grey River riots, a joint operation called "Grey River Cleanup" was launched, organized by the Special Patrol and the Naval Command.

The speed was astonishing.

This was exactly what the nobles had been waiting for. (Novel group 0.0)

There are many vested interests in the Grey River, but so far a complete internal system has been formed. They need a purge to extract these interests and at the same time let the lower classes know that the fate of the lowly is unchangeable.

As the purge of the Grey River commenced, a large number of guards and naval personnel were dispatched to the Grey River, where a brutal and inhumane massacre ensued. As blood flowed into the river, the waters of Fontainebleau were stained red.

The entire Fontaine was shrouded in war and panic.

"Sir, this afternoon Melos dispatched more personnel to join the rendezvous. More than half of the special patrol team's security equipment has already been deployed to the fighting."

logistics department.

A subordinate reported to Su Chen.

"I understand." Su Chen nodded slightly and waved for his subordinate to leave.

This war reminded him of his time in Mondstadt.

The current unfolding events were not unexpected for Su Chen.

Chaos means the collapse of rules.

"Because the power of the rules is insufficient, people will overstep them. When there are too many oversteppers, order will be disrupted." In the depths of his mind, Su Chen seemed to have grasped a key point.

The key points of his simulation.

Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open.

"Ryder, something's happened!"

She rushed up to Su Chen and said.

When Funina learned about Grey River's situation, she was completely stunned.

Her first thought was that the news was fake.

But now almost everyone in Fontaine knows, so how can it be fake?

"What? What happened?" Su Chen asked.

"Grey River!" Funina exclaimed anxiously, "There's a war going on there!"

"Either erupt in silence or die in silence." Su Chen shook his head slightly. "Furina, this is unavoidable. The internal conflicts in Fontaine are too great. We cannot protect everyone. In addition, no change can be gentle. Justice does not always come in time. What we can do is to ensure that when it does come, it can protect those who remain."

“But…this is so unfair.” Funina pursed her lips, her expression sorrowful.

"Fairness needs to be guaranteed by a stable order."

"So...what do we do now?"

Funina panicked a little; she had never seen anything like this before.

Su Chen countered, "What do you plan to do?"

“I want…” Funina said without hesitation, “to end all of this as soon as possible!”

"Then as you wish."

"Huh?" Funina was taken aback. "Is...is this even possible?"

"Of course," Su Chen chuckled. "However, it might require a risk... to the Gray River. Are you brave enough to go?"

"Of course I dare!"

Even if there were no magical power to protect us, what's a little risk if it can save everyone?

"And you?" Funina asked.

"Of course I'll be with you."

"That's good, let's go then!"

If Ryder is going, what's there to be afraid of? ...Furina quickly pulled Su Chen and ran outside.

The two ran out of the office, out of the Mo Mang Palace, and into the war-torn Gray River region.

But as soon as the two arrived at Grey River, they were met with a sudden attack.

"Oh no! Ryder, what do we do?"

Seeing the attackers coming from all directions, Funina hurriedly asked.

She has zero practical experience!

咻咻 咻 ~

A barrage of arrows rained down on the two men.

In a moment of desperation, Funina immediately pulled out her card and stood next to Su Chen.

【Absolute Territory】

Ding ding ding ding~~

The arrows were blocked by the domain.

"Oh no! The intelligence was wrong, she has power!"

"Wasn't it a lie?"

"try again!"

More than ten attackers came from all sides and launched an attack on Su Chen and Fu Ningna simultaneously.

"Judgment!" Funina called out softly.

The card flew out, and under the power of [Judgment], everyone seemed to freeze in place as if time had stopped.

—Judgment: Serious crime.

Fu Ningna was taken aback.

At this moment, he sensed through the Judgment Card that everyone who attacked him could be sentenced to a serious crime, meaning... the death penalty?!

"Don't kill them," Su Chen said.

"Huh? Oh, no, I won't kill you..."

Fu Ningna's body trembled slightly. The thought that she could decide the life and death of these dozen or so people with just a thought made her feel fear, not excitement.