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

The verdict has been handed down, but the trial has not yet officially begun. After all, the Water God is involved, and the actions of various agencies and the reassurance of the people are all issues.

This is where the power of die-hard fans comes into play.

Although most people questioned the deliberate publicity that put Funina under immense pressure, one voice still shattered the darkness, shining light amidst the surging black tide—

"Mortals have lost their sense of awe and dare to judge the gods of the heavens... Lady Funina, she once sheltered us from calamity. Such disrespect towards her will surely bring divine punishment upon you sooner or later!"

There can never be only one voice in the world. Without deliberate arrangement, it would probably not be so easy to gather the power of the judges.

After all, Funina has done enough over the past few centuries. In Funina's law-abiding country, she has perfectly implemented the policies left by Ryder Krauss, allowing the lowly to hold their heads high, the poor to earn income, and the victims to receive justice.

The things that mortals do will inevitably be rewarded in some form.

Good deeds will be rewarded.

The wicked will surely be punished.

Soon, voices calling for protection for Funina began to emanate from beneath the Gray River and spread at an extremely rapid pace.

The Privy Council and the Palace of Momeng were the first to be impacted, and Navigette, who announced the opening of the trial, was criticized by countless voices.

In fact, Shui Long was indeed wronged, because from beginning to end he was just following Su Chen's instructions and saying "trial" at the right time.

There was nothing that could be done. Not only Vilette, but even Aina, who was in charge of the Privy Council, was criticized. Anyone who stood against Lady Funina would be in the same boat.

Su Chen intentionally let things escalate, so in the days leading up to the trial, a storm seemed to sweep through the entire territory of Fontaine. The Privy Council, Mo Mang Palace, Opera House, and other areas were occupied by supporters of Funina, who attempted to seek justice for their beloved water goddess. Their momentum was so great that those who had previously raised questions dared not even breathe.

at this time.

On a balcony on the second floor of the opera house.

Hearing the opposing voices outside questioning the trial, Funina was taken aback.

Are they... protesting on my behalf?

Having already experienced the 'Death Parade', she felt utterly disheartened and even thought that her five hundred years of acting had been a failure. The fake water god was ultimately just a fake water god and could not truly gain the faith of her people.

But in reality, it seems almost impossible to start the trial of Funina in Fontaine without a plan.

Have you ever seen anyone judge the laws of nature in Teyvat?

"Yes, can't believe it?" Su Chen chuckled. "Does this make you feel any better?"

"Um... what's this about feeling good or bad? It was part of the plan anyway. I'm not upset at all, no, no," Funina said stubbornly. "Did you really think I'd be defeated by this little difficulty?"

"Of course not, that's why I chose this method."

"Then... this way, Fontaine can be saved?"

"I promise."

It's not just about saving Fontainebleau.

If Su Chen hadn't saved Fukaros, he wouldn't have gone to such great lengths, causing Funina to suffer in vain. He didn't tell Funina about Fukaros's situation. Having gone this far, he decided to let Fukaros apologize to Funina in person later.

Su Chen didn't want to see someone say "I'm sorry for everything" and then disappear.

"Then there's no problem." Funina patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. "As long as we succeed in the end, that's all that matters. Saving everyone in Fontaine and enduring some hardship with me is something I know how to do without even having to choose."

Su Chen laughed and said, "Aren't you afraid of being fooled? You clearly don't know anything."

Funina blinked: "Would you lie to me?"

"Uh."

Oh no, I've been manipulated! Damn it, this guy seems to know that he's cute like this.

"Besides, there are advantages to not knowing." Funina looked at the people gathered in the distance and smiled. "I don't have to bear unnecessary fear, nor do I have to think about how to break the prophecy. As long as I persevere, that's something I can do."

Su Chen looked at her.

Her bright, pretty face was brimming with fighting spirit.

She was clearly a bit lost before, facing the judgment of her people for the first time in hundreds of years, but she quickly regained her composure. I have to say, this girl is really strong.

“But I have a question.” Funina turned around and asked curiously, “Didn’t you say I was going to judge the water god? But if I’m to be sent to the court of judgment, I’ll be accused, right? So how will I be judged?”

"You'll find out when the time comes," Su Chen said with a slight smile.

"Tch~ Fine, don't tell me then, Ryder, let me tell you, we've come this far, if we fail in the end, I won't let you off the hook." Funina curled her arms into claws, like a fierce tiger, and said, "I'll bite you to death."

Su Chen was speechless: "I'll try my best."

"It's not just a matter of trying, it's a must, absolutely must, do it!"

"Okay, definitely."

"You make a four."

"Hey, girl, don't push your luck."

"Waaaaah~ Ryder, I knew your feelings for me were fake, a lie, you big liar~ ┭┮﹏┭┮"

Su Chen: "..."

Hey, hey, hey, Funina, you've gone astray over the past few centuries!

...

...

Funina adjusted her mindset quickly, and Su Chen was relieved to see this.

Although in the end she really gave me a headache.

With all preparations nearly complete, Navelette, in the name of the Court of Justice, announced that the trial would officially begin the next day.

When the news got out, the opera house doors were almost broken down by the people waiting outside. With the guards unable to maintain order, Furnessa had to personally step in to calm them down.

"Lady Funina has arrived!"

"Please rest assured, Lady Funina, we will definitely not allow those with ulterior motives to judge you!"

"Yes, if you want to make a move against Lady Funina, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"

Shouts drowned out all other sounds, and excitement was written on everyone's face. To these people, Funinna was not only a water goddess who should be respected, but also someone they truly loved, a big star who could bring joy to Fontaine and everyone else, and should not be betrayed.

Seeing those genuine expressions of concern, Funina maintained her smile, hands on her hips, showcasing her unique charm on the world stage—

"What, do you have so little faith in me?"

The familiar tone and posture immediately silenced the previously noisy scene.

With a swift movement, Funina transformed her water elemental into a bubble cushion. She leaned against the cushion, languid and content, hardly resembling someone about to be judged.

slap~

The fingers snapped.

"My people, sing my praises!"

Simple words swept away all her previous anger, excitement, and worry. As cheerful music began, Lady Funina's three most loyal companions—Lord Uther, Lady Hevima, and Miss Shebeleda—appeared before her and began to dance around her.

The atmosphere at the scene relaxed as this scene unfolded.

"As expected of Lady Funina, she managed to defuse the riot so easily." In the corner, Aina turned her gaze back and said with admiration.

"Because it's her," Su Chen said with a light laugh.

Because it's her... Aina carefully considered these words. Just a few words, not many, but enough to show Su Chen's understanding and trust in Funina.

Aina knew that she would probably never be able to gain Su Chen's unconditional trust like Funina... No, it wasn't just because of trust, but because Su Chen's gaze had never been on her.

That's fine.

Aina smiled slightly and stood quietly beside Su Chen.

After a while, the servants hurried toward them.

“Lord Ryder,” she said with a slight bow, “breakthrough news: the young master has gone missing from Mello Petersburg.”

"Oh?" Su Chen raised an eyebrow. "Do you know why?"

"It's unclear at the moment. He was ordered to go deep into the Primordial Sea of ​​Fetal Waters to investigate the cause of the disturbance. With the help of that duke, he would report back every now and then, but the news has stopped for the past three days."

"So, the young master has been missing for three days since entering the Primordial Sea of ​​Conception?"

"Yes, Duke Leosley has investigated carefully and confirmed that the young master disappeared in the Sea of ​​Embryo, but due to the dangers of the Sea of ​​Embryo, he cannot send anyone in to investigate. Moreover, although this operation was authorized by Navelette, Leosley remains quite wary of us Fools and may not be able to fully investigate the young master's situation. I request that more people be sent down."

"Don't worry."

Su Chen pondered for a moment.

Leosley, the administrator of Mello Petersburg, was known as the Duke.

Although Mello Petersburg has always claimed to be independent and not under the jurisdiction of Fontaine, this is merely a pretext to prevent people from exploring the secrets of the Primordial Sea of ​​Immortals. As the highest judge of Fontaine, Navelette naturally has the right to make Mello Petersburg cooperate with their actions.

Moreover, Navelette also said that Leosley was someone who could be absolutely trusted.

While they would certainly be wary of the Fools, they wouldn't joke about the primordial ocean of consciousness.

"If that guy isn't dead, he was probably attracted by something," Su Chen stroked his chin. "In the latest news, has Young Master obtained any clues?"

The servant thought for a moment and said, "Young Master once said that he felt a certain power calling him in that sea of ​​fetal water, and this seems to be related to the recent instability of the power in his body. He probably came to Fontaine for this reason."

Aina frowned and said, "Why didn't you say something like this sooner?"

"Sorry... I initially thought that idiot was just looking for an excuse to cause trouble, so..."

The muscular Tartaglia was nothing new among the Fools; he would always come up with some excuse to get into a fight.

But now it seems that this time it might really be true.

"A summoning of power, is it?"

Su Chen nodded. "Alright, Aina, go find the Traveler and ask her to go down and help out after the trial."

Aina hesitated: "Would the traveler agree to something so dangerous?"

"It's alright. Just say it's a commission from the Fontaine government. They'll reward you with two million Mora if you complete it. She'll go."

Aina: "..."

Two million Mora, are you willing to risk your life?

Aina doesn't know much about Ying, only what she has experienced. She is definitely capable, but whether she will get involved in the plan to save Fontaine is unknown.

After all, one wrong move could cost someone their life.