Original God: Being stepped on by Alechino at the beginning

　Lu Li and Lin Ni's swimming bodies froze slightly.

　Then, looking at Lu Li's resentful look, Lin Ni's mouth twitched slightly.

　I remember Lu Li said before we left that he was worried about this situation, and Linnet and [Father] both noticed it...

　The result was just as he expected.

　It seems that if I don’t report properly when I get back, I might be punished.

　That kind of fire whip is really painful... But fortunately, the information I got this time should be able to calm my father down.

　Otherwise, it wouldn't matter if he got beaten, but Lu Li had just been beaten not long ago.

　Linny thought helplessly.

　We must find a way to get Father to show some leniency.

　On the other side, Lu Li, who was swimming forward, was also thinking about this problem.

　Then, thinking of the undignified punishment inflicted by Alechino, his expression suddenly became a little unnatural.

　It was at that time that I unlocked this strange golden finger...

　Although after this, that is, after Chiori and Linnet, it seems that this cheat code is not so unacceptable...

　But now, it is very likely that I will be stepped on by Alechino again...

　There are still some grudges in my heart...

　Chapter 15: Alechino's Attention

　Sure enough, just as Linnet said, the three people who returned almost at dawn had just climbed over the wall and returned to the Bufadi Mansion when a rose made of burning flames quietly fell from the sky, floated quietly to the ground in front of them, and burned to ashes.

　This magical and exaggerated fire mimicry ability is possessed by only one person in the entire Fontaine.

　That is the current diplomat stationed in Fontaine during the winter, and the fourth Fatui executive officer - [Servant] Alechino.

　Obviously, the meaning of this burning rose disappearing is expressed very clearly.

　The three of them looked at each other and knew that they should report the situation now.

　...In the reception room of the Buffati Mansion, Alechino looked at the newspaper in his hand with an indifferent expression.

　She had just finished her work, and while the "children" were out on a special covert operation, she certainly wouldn't sit here and do nothing.

　As the knock on the door sounded softly, after casually placing the newspaper on the table, Alechino said calmly, "Come in."

　After a while, the door was pushed open, and Linny, Linnet and Lu Li came in one after another. Then they stood in front of the table a little stiffly, bowing their heads slightly respectfully.

　"Tell me, what did you do tonight?"

　Alechino sat in the armchair, slowly raised his feet and crossed his legs, then looked at the three people in front of him gracefully and calmly, and asked softly.

　"Reporting to [Father], I heard about the remnants of the [Lefefel] family a few days ago... So I took action tonight to wipe out their organization."

　Linny said hurriedly at this moment.

　Alechino looked at Linnet, who immediately said respectfully, "Linnie is right. We are indeed going to wipe out the base of the remnants of that family tonight. In addition, we have obtained some intelligence that needs to be verified, and we have also learned a few things."

　Linnet whispered, "Since the demise of the Lefebvre family, the remaining remnants seem to have joined forces with another individual, working for him, producing Les and selling it on the black market, endangering the common people of Fontaine."

　At this moment, she took out the experimental evidence that she had prepared long ago, placed it on the table and handed it to Alechino, then retreated respectfully.

　Alechino glanced at him indifferently, nodded slightly, and then said softly, "Is the scene cleaned up?"

　"Yes, no one was left alive," Lu Li said at this moment. "Under my suggestion, the factory was completely blown up after we left, and nothing remains."

　Alechino nodded and flipped through the research materials Linnet handed over.

　She watched quietly for a while, then said softly: "In this case, your actions are excusable, and the aftermath of what you did has been dealt with. In this case, I

　I won’t think too much about it anymore.”

　"Okay, you can go back now."

　"Wait a moment, Father," Lini quickly stepped forward and said, "Actually, we have something else to report."

　As he said this, he looked at Lu Li and nodded slightly.

　Knowing what he was thinking, Lu Li stepped forward and said solemnly to Alechino, who was looking at him and the others with some curiosity, "Indeed, we have one more thing to report."

　"After going deep into the factory and obtaining this research data, I actually thought about the matter regarding Fontaine's Prophecy that you, Father, have been investigating."

　Alechino slowly straightened her back, looked at Lu Li quietly, and motioned him to continue speaking.

　The young man continued, "Some of the research data here indicates that an overdose of [Les] can kill a Fontaine. However, this data also shows that it's not just an overdose. If a Fontaine consumes [Les] and the concentration of the raw materials in it reaches a certain limit, then the Fontaine will die suddenly."

　"But unlike ordinary sudden deaths, this Fontaine man's death was caused by dissolving into water and disappearing."

　Alechino became thoughtful.

　"Father, the prophecy of Fontaine states, [...Fontaine will eventually flood, and everyone will disappear under the water, leaving the Water God alone weeping on his throne]. Divination scholars have confirmed the authenticity of this prophecy, and it is absolutely certain. We just don't know when it will happen."

　Lu Li spoke at this moment, "Right now, we don't know the reason for the submergence, but dissolving into water, doesn't this fit the second statement of the prophecy [disappearing into the water]?"

　Alechino was slightly stunned for a moment, and her red X-shaped pupils flashed with a cold light at this moment.

　"I'm hesitant to make too many conclusions, after all, I don't have any evidence at hand. However, it's hard to imagine that Les, a drug that only appeared recently and targets people in Fontaine, really has nothing to do with the prophecy."

　"And what exactly is that mysterious raw material, and why does it have such an effect on the Fontaine people? If we know this, I think we're not far from getting the real truth."

　Lu Li completed his solemn statement at this moment, and there was no change in expression on Alechino's delicate face, but she looked thoughtful, and she must have been lost in thought at this moment.

　After a while, she whispered, "Whether it's true or not, Lu Li, your words offer another possibility for reflection. At a time when we're completely clueless, they've truly illuminated a path forward for us. It's worth digging deeper and exploring. You've done a great job."

　"Linnie, Linnet," Alechino said calmly at this moment, "It's late now. You've been busy for most of the night. You two should go and rest first. As for you, Lu Li, stay for now. Your words gave me an idea to try."

　The magician brother and sister were slightly stunned, and then did not dare to say much. At this moment, they responded respectfully and retreated for the time being.

　After making a gesture of "all right" to Linnet, who was looking at him with some concern, to put her mind at ease, Lu Li watched the two of them leave, exhaled lightly, and looked at Alechino who had stood up in front of him.

　A drop of cold sweat quietly flowed down the temples.

　If I keep him here, what will he do?

　After the magician siblings left, Alechino said calmly, "Let's continue with our previous topic. Lu Li, do you think our next move could focus on combating the underground forces that produce Les? This is to trace Les's production back to its source, that is, its raw materials."

　Hearing this, Lu Li nodded slightly, "I think it's possible. Besides, I also have some small suggestions. Perhaps we can proceed simultaneously?"

　"Tell me more about it."

　After calmly pouring herself a cup of clear tea produced in the Chengyu Valley area of ​​Liyue, Alechino said calmly.

　"The sale of [Les] doesn't just serve the corrupt and extravagant nobles of Fontaine. Some of the outflow has already endangered the lives and health of ordinary people in Fontaine. Whether it's the special patrols of the Mumang Palace or the Thorn Rose Society of Baisong Town, they all want to eliminate it as soon as possible, viewing it as a scourge and wanting to eradicate it as soon as possible."

　"So, why don't we work together with these two local forces?"

　"...I remember that you have a close relationship with Navia, the eldest daughter of the Thorn Rose Society, and Xia Wulei, the captain of the special patrol team, right?"

　Alechino smiled softly at this moment and said softly.

　Lu Li nodded awkwardly.

　Seeing this, Alechino said softly, "Well, since all three parties have their own goals and a common enemy, there's nothing wrong with a short-term cooperation. I'll do as you wish, but I'll let you make the contact, okay?"

　"Yes, I will take responsibility."

　Lu Li nodded slightly and said solemnly.

　"Secondly, I have some idea of ​​the direction of the investigation."

　Hearing this, Alechino raised her eyebrows in surprise. "You have a lot of information. Tell me about it."

　Lu Li fell silent at this moment and thought for a long time.

　In fact, he didn't remember it very clearly. After all, it had been 18 years since he came to the world of the original god. During this period, he had grown from a baby to a

　By the time you grow up to 18, the training you receive and the knowledge you learn will already occupy a large proportion of your brain capacity.

　I can’t say that I remember my past life completely clearly, I just remember a general idea.

　In fact, if this action had not made Lu Li think of this matter, he would have been almost like the indigenous people, and would have been shocked to realize the existence of this matter only when it was right in front of him.

　However, although he didn't remember it very clearly, after all, it was only a part of the main storyline in the Genshin Impact game, but Lu Li still remembered some of it.

　That is the producer of [Les] and the culprit of the [serial disappearance of girls case]. This person is very rich and has a long-standing relationship with Navia and has a close relationship with the Thorn Rose Society!

　In this case, using these conditions to deduce will definitely produce good results.

　But we must also avoid alerting the enemy. After all, he has built such a big family business and is so ruthless in killing people that it is hard to imagine what extreme actions he will take when he is forced into a desperate situation.

　Therefore, after pondering for a moment, Lu Li said softly, "Father, we must keep this information to ourselves and not let the Thorn Rose Society or the Special Patrol know about it, lest we alert them and cause them to take extreme, suicidal, revengeful actions."

　Alechino's eyes flickered slightly.

　To alert the enemy, that is to say, the guy we have to deal with in the end may have connections with both the Thorn Rose Society and the Special Patrol Team?

　Suicidal revenge... refers to the harm that the other party has to the raw materials of [Les], which are harmful to the people of Fontaineland, and may be used to kill a large number of people in desperation?

　Alechino rubbed her chin, then nodded slightly. "I see. Do you have any candidates in mind?"

　"Hmm... This person definitely has deep connections to the underground mafia, and through personal connections, he's also gained access to the upper echelons of the market. This allows him to sell Les to everyone from nobles to fishermen. And judging by the timing of Les's rise to popularity, I suspect the producer behind the scenes might be connected to a merchant. Therefore, perhaps we can investigate him as a merchant to eliminate any suspicion."

　According to the vague memory in his mind, Lu Li tried his best to recall and speak at this moment.

　Alechino nodded slightly and remained silent.

　"...Then let's do as you say, Lu Li."

　After a while, she made her choice.

　Chapter 16: Leave

　Seeing that Alechino had finished questioning, Lu Li, who knew that he had received another task and would be busy in the next few days, was ready to take his leave.

　After all, I have been busy all day, and I need to rest and recover both my physical strength and energy.

　But at this moment, Alechino suddenly spoke up and stopped Lu Li: "Wait a minute, now is a good opportunity, I want to ask you specifically, who taught you the elemental power method you practiced at the training ground this afternoon?"

　Lu Li was slightly stunned, and then thought about how he had been training hard in the training ground all afternoon. Obviously, it would not be surprising if Alechino saw it.

　Therefore, Lu Li said softly at this moment, "It was Clorinde who taught me. When she became a duel agent and participated in a routine duel, she obtained the Eye of the Thunder Elemental God. After that, she developed elemental power to a very high level of attainment. Therefore, I chose to seek her advice. This afternoon, I practiced elemental power according to her method and made considerable progress."

　Alechino said calmly, "I thought you were going to ask me. Well, how are you progressing with your elemental power training?"

　Lu Li was a little embarrassed at first. After all, he did not go to find the people closest to him but to find friends outside.

　However, after hearing that Alechino didn't seem to want to pursue the matter any further, he felt a little relieved, and then said calmly at this moment: "According to her explanation, the level of elemental power she exerts can be roughly divided into the following levels——"

　"The most basic is elemental release, the advanced version is elemental enchantment, and the master-level attainment is large-scale burst elemental attack. And above this, according to her vision and judgment, there are two more channels for advancement."

　"The first is large-scale elemental mimicry, forming artifacts or animals to attack the enemy. The second is to blend elemental power with one's own martial arts to achieve a state of harmony between man and nature, returning to nature to understand the essence and achieve the ultimate destruction."

　"When I unlocked and mastered my power, I already had the ability to launch large-scale elemental attacks. However, compared to other masters of the same strength, my detailed control of elemental power is not that good. However, after an afternoon of trial and practice, thanks to the notes of experienced people like her, my level has improved a lot."

　Alechino's eyes flickered slightly, and then he said softly, "Show me the extent of your current level of elemental power control."

　Lu Li was slightly stunned, and then asked nervously: "Show it here?!"

　"Of course, but don't get me wrong, I just want to see how far you can go in controlling the subtle elements."

　Alechino shook his head and said calmly.

　Lu Li was slightly stunned, and then thought of the scene he had just seen -

　That is the scene where the rose made of Alechino's own flames appears before them and burns to ashes after the three of them return.

　He naturally can't do such exaggerated elemental mimicry now.

　, such lifelike elemental mimicry is not something that ordinary element manipulators can achieve.

　However, although he couldn't do such exquisite things, Lu Li had shown some ability.

　After looking around for a while, Lu Li looked at the sword ornaments hanging on the wall for display. At this moment, he looked at Alechino and got her consent, then walked forward and took down the swords on the wall.

　The next moment, as he chanted softly, Alechino immediately felt the disorder of elements in the air and raised her eyebrows slightly.

　As a descendant of the Red Moon, with the power of fire flowing in her blood and having been gifted with the Evil Eye of Fire and the God's Eye of Fire, it was only too natural for her to clearly sense the disorder and movement of the fire element in the air.

　Therefore, she knew very well what Lu Li's power control was like now.

　It’s not one’s own talent, nor is it the operation of the Eye of God and the Evil Eye to mobilize elemental power, but communication and inspiration through language?

　Alechino's eyes narrowed slightly as she watched Lu Li complete the fire elemental enchantment on his sword. Then, she spoke slowly, "Well done, you deserve a commendation. While elemental enchantment isn't considered a particularly advanced skill, achieving this level proves you've transcended the beginner's threshold. Combined with your previous report, you've demonstrated that a single detonation of your element could directly destroy an entire factory. Your current strength has officially reached the so-called Elite rank."

　Lu Li was slightly stunned.

　Alechino continued indifferently, "The elemental strength divisions your friend Clorinde described are a bit vague, but the general idea is true. As for this so-called hierarchy, it was actually decided upon by the Harlequin when the Fatui were first formed and disseminated to each army group. There's actually no problem explaining it to you now."