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"Come with me to the study."

Lu Sheng led Funina to the study, explaining that there were some things he couldn't let Clarinde know yet.

He turned around, closed the door, sat down, and said to Funina, "Your performance was quite good. Now your position in the hearts of the Fontaines is hard to shake. Even if you admit that you are not the Water God, probably no one will believe you."

Funina chuckled and scratched her head. "That's true, but I still feel uneasy. After all... it's all just a facade."

Her gaze gradually dimmed, and she sighed, "You can't always be standing behind me, can you?"

“I’m glad you realize that.”

Lu Sheng was indeed happy because the training program was going very well.

Just like parents who feel genuinely proud when they see their child's test score improve from failing to 60 points.

That's the fun of simulation games!

Fulina looked up at Lu Sheng again and said expectantly, "So, you'll teach me some amazing skills. You're so strong, you must have a way, right? I know my talent isn't as good as Klorinde's, but even some rudimentary skills will do. I can use them to intimidate people when I'm in danger, so I won't be completely helpless."

Lu Sheng nodded in strong agreement.

"You really should improve your strength, but unfortunately you haven't realized this in the past five hundred years. Now, apart from singing and dancing, your other basic skills are terrible. Your current physical condition is probably not even as good as Melusin's. It's basically impossible for you to become stronger in a short period of time."

"Ah~~" Fu Ningna let out a frustrated cry. She also regretted in her heart why she had only cared about being a big star in the past and didn't know anything else.

"Don't be too pessimistic. I'm just saying it's basically impossible, not that it's absolutely impossible."

Upon hearing this, Funina's eyes immediately lit up.

"What's the solution? Tell me in detail! I can endure any hardship!"

Lu Sheng smiled mysteriously, clenched his fist, and stretched it out in front of Fu Ningna.

wow-

When he opened his palm, a sapphire necklace suddenly fell in front of Funina.

In that instant, Funina's heart seemed to skip a beat, and her mind went blank.

"Like it?"

"What a...beautiful necklace...is it...for me?"

"Yes, this is a gift for you, a reward for your outstanding performance. This necklace is called 'Erinus's Blessing.' It contains extraordinary magic and can help you out of dangerous situations."

Funina's eyes were filled with the swaying reflection of the necklace.

"Erinus's blessing... Thank... Thank you! I love it!"

"Come on, stick your head out, I'll put it on for you."

Furness leaned closer, feeling Sherlock's breath and his warm fingers brushing against her neck. Her face flushed rapidly, and she froze on the spot, unaware that the necklace was already on.

"Alright, don't take it off unless necessary. It can always ensure your safety. If you want to show your strength in front of outsiders, you only need to give it a command."

Is it really that amazing...?

"Why would I lie to you? Anyway, you'll definitely be able to protect yourself if you wear it, as long as you don't mess with other people."

"Huh? Provoke others? I wouldn't dare! I'd be grateful if no one bothered me! Hmph... But with this, I won't be cowardly if someone bullies me in the future."

Having acquired the life-saving equipment, Funinna felt much more confident.

Lu Sheng then took a book out of his desk drawer and placed it in front of Funina.

"This is what I wrote. Take it back and study it carefully. In the future, you won't feel powerless when debating with others."

Funina picked up the book out of curiosity and glanced at the cover.

"One Hundred Ways to Line Up?"

She opened the book and saw the title of the first chapter—On the application of the six-character mantra of classics, filial piety, urgency, joy, tension, and victory in different situations.

I don't understand it, but it seems very powerful.

This is a hundred moves, much more than the eighteen moves that Claude learned. This is a real bargain!

Funina happily put the book away, ready to study it day and night when she got back.

"Oh right! I almost forgot the important thing! I came to ask you what to do next. Vilette is very worried about the prophecy and has started to put pressure on me. I'm worried that I can't hold on for long."

Lu Sheng reassured him, "Don't worry, everything is still under control. Go find Navia and ask her to find a way to relocate the residents of Baisong Town to Fontaine."

"Relocate the residents of Baisong Town?" Funina was puzzled but impressed. "Could it be... that the prophecy is about to happen? But... how can you be sure it will be Baisong Town?"

"Is that even a question? Baisong Town is the lowest-lying residential area in the entire Fengdan region. Isn't that the first place to be submerged when the tide comes in?"

"Oh, that makes sense! But do we really not need to worry about the other low-lying areas?"

Lu Sheng shrugged. "What do you think? You're building ships to play Island Tycoon?"

"I understand! I'll get back and start taking action immediately. But this will inevitably cause panic among the people. Should I tell them the truth about the prophecy?"

Lu Sheng shook his head. "If you say it, it will cause panic. If you don't say it, no one will know. As a ruler, you must first firmly grasp public opinion. I went to great lengths to bring in this junior reporter. It's not just about having Steambird News promote you."

"Remember, controlling public opinion means controlling the narrative. What you want the people to see is what they can see."

What a profound truth...

Suddenly, Funina understood.

A chill ran down her spine; she felt as innocent as a blank sheet of paper in front of Sherlock.

This made her even more curious about the other person's true identity.

"I almost forgot, you promised me that if I solved Carles' case, you would tell me your true identity."

"Did I say that? You must be mistaken."

"Ah!! You cheating king! You definitely said that!"

"Heh, being untrustworthy is an essential lesson for those in power. Just because I say something doesn't mean I have to do it. See, you really can learn something valuable from me, right?"

Fu Ningna gritted her teeth, but dared not speak out in anger.

"Alright, alright, Your Excellency the Water God, you should go back to your important business." Lu Sheng waved his hand, "Remember to close the door when you leave."

Fontaine Chapter: Chapter 164: The Real and Fake Funina

Fontaine, Baisong Town.

The evacuation operation is in full swing.

After Kares was exonerated, the reputation of the Rose Society was reversed overnight, and the number of members surged, with membership fees so high that even Navia couldn't help but smile.

Navia is now the undisputed number one businessperson in Fontainebleau.

But just when everything was looking up, Funina suddenly asked her to move the Rose Society to Fontaine and relocate all the residents of White Song Town as well.

Navia couldn't help but wonder if the Water God had learned from the experience of Marcel and developed a natural wariness of the merchant guild, so he wanted to move the Rose Guild to Fontaine's doorstep for better control?

Such conjectures were only superficial; Navia didn't believe Lady Funina was that kind of person, and even if she were, it would be to be expected.

My father's injustice was cleared by Lady Funina, and no matter what happens, I will stand firmly on Lady Funina's side.

We'll move right away!

Funina also came to Baisong Town to help out. She had already set up a base for the Rose Society in Fontaine, which could easily accommodate the residents.

However, Funina did not notice that two figures had followed her from behind.

The two people following them watched the residents of Baisong Town who were relocating from a distance, their gazes mostly fixed on Funina.

"Arechino, what are they doing?"

Wearing a mask, Rosalyn asked the person next to her a question. Her tone was much gentler than usual, lacking the arrogance of her past and sounding more like she was talking to a close sister.

Because the person beside her was none other than Arecino, the fourth executive officer of the Fools, codenamed "Servant".

"do not know."

Arecino provided an excellent answer.

Rosalyn couldn't contain herself any longer. "This water god came out all alone without anyone by his side. This is a perfect opportunity to make our move. Let's attack together, seize the Heart of God, and leave Fontaine as soon as possible."

Arecino shook her head slightly. "Don't waste your energy. The Heart of God isn't with her."

"What did you say?! Isn't she the water goddess? Where else could the heart of the god be but her?"

"She may not even be the goddess of water... but her recent behavior is quite inconsistent with her previous behavior, which confuses me. It's as if she has suddenly become a different person."

Arecino's words gave Rosalyn a huge headache.

She spent much less time in Fontaine than Arecino, so naturally she didn't know what Arecino was talking about.

Could you please elaborate?

Arecino then explained to Rosalind, "I've done something like this with Frynn before. And... it was an unexpected success."

"Success? And then what?"

“Heh~ You’ll never believe it when I tell you.” Arecino chuckled and continued, “Back then, Fryna was just like today, without any servants. She just ran out alone late at night to play with the cats. I caught her and attacked her, but she suddenly knelt down and begged me not to hurt her.”

"At first I suspected she was acting, but later I realized she wasn't. Funina is just an ordinary person without any divine power, and the Heart of God isn't even in her body."

"I think that Funina is just a substitute that Fontaine put on the spot. The real water goddess... is someone else."

Rosalyn disagreed.

She cited the newspaper article about Furness shattering a group of mechanical guards with a single blow as evidence.

"If Funina is really just an ordinary person, how do you explain the photos in the newspaper? That power is by no means weak. I ask myself, even if I used all my strength, I couldn't shatter so many mechanical guards in one blow. I'm afraid even you might not be able to do it, right?"

Arecino sighed, "Sigh~ That's what I can't figure out either. As I just said, the previous Funina and the current Funina are completely different people. I suspect... there are two Funinas in Fontaine. The one who is usually dull and stupid is a fake stand-in, and the one that has appeared recently is the real Water God Funina."

Rosalyn grinned. "But this one looks really dull-witted."

The two turned their gaze back to Funinna.

She was directing the relocation of the convoy, gesturing as she backed away, when she accidentally stepped on damp moss and fell flat on her face. She stood up, grimacing, and stomped on the moss while cursing, almost falling again.

"..."

"If you want to tell the difference between real and fake, just try it out and you'll know."

Rosalyn put on her hood and walked toward Funina.