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What will happen to Fontaine if the plan falls apart?
Lu Lin found the girl's huffy little face quite cute, but he didn't tease her any further.
"Lord Water God has played a brilliant game, daring to even deceive the laws of heaven. But don't you feel regretful about sacrificing yourself like this?"
"If there were any other way, who wouldn't want to live a good life? This is the only way I can think of."
Upon hearing Lu Lin's words, Fukaros knew that this mysterious guy knew far more than she had imagined, and that her plan was no longer a secret to him.
“I have another way to ensure that Fontaine, you, Funina and Navilette will all survive this crisis. All you need to do is cooperate with me.”
"Impossible! Only the complete power of the water system can exempt the primordial seawater from the influence of the Fengdan people. If the power is complete, the position of the water god cannot be preserved."
"Then why not merge the power of the Water Dragon King with the position of the Water God, instead of shattering your divine position and returning the power?" Lu Lin countered.
"Firstly, Villette has done nothing wrong, so I have no reason to kill him and I can't kill him anyway;
Secondly, the Elemental Dragon Lords are native to Teyvat and protected by the rules of Teyvat. Even with the power of Heaven's laws, they could only be suppressed and their powers partially seized.
"Since I can neither completely seize nor prevent the birth of new elemental dragons, what makes me think I can obtain Vilet's water elemental power?"
"Oh, I see." Lu Lin nodded and stretched out his hand. A dreamy, light blue glow shone in his palm, which he rolled into a small ball.
"Look, all of Vilette's water-related powers are here!"
Fukalos: !!!
"You! You! How did you do that?!" The girl's eyes widened, unable to believe what she was seeing.
But she was the goddess of water, and she was very familiar with the properties of this light. She could even feel the light's faint call to her.
This is absolutely genuine!
But how could that be? Villette is still outside presiding over the trial, perfectly fine. If he had completely lost his power, how could he continue to work so calmly?
Don't worry, this wasn't stolen from Navelette, but copied by me. You can think of it as me possessing some kind of authority that allows me to copy other powers.
Lu Lin tossed the ball of light in his hand and gave Fukaros a brief explanation.
This is the power he copied from Navelette using [Precise Copy]. With this copied version of the water power, Fucaros can master the complete water power, and it does not conflict with Navelette's power.
This is the absurdity of [Precise Replication]: as long as there are enough points, Lu Lin can truly mass-produce gods!
While Fukalos was still reeling from the shock, Lu Lin walked up to her and merged the ball of light into her soul.
Fukaros has no physical body; her body has been given to the personality Frinina. At this moment, she is only a soul, but the position of the water goddess has always been with her personality.
The azure light ball merged into the water god's position the moment it came into contact with Fucarus.
There was no earth-shattering explosion, and it went unnoticed by anyone. Like a gentle, silent rain, all the changes happened quietly.
But Fucarus had already noticed the changes in himself. If Navilet, who had obtained the complete authority over water, was a perfect dragon, then Fucarus at this moment could be called a perfect god!
She may not be the strongest among the seven rulers of the mortal world, but she is definitely the strongest in terms of elemental power now!
If she so desires, she can now absolve the Fontaines of their "original sin" and free them from the threat of the Primordial Seawater!
"You... just gave it to me like that?" Fukaros looked at Lu Lin with complicated emotions. Everything that had happened today was a bit too surreal for her.
She had been preparing for this plan for hundreds of years, and was prepared to sacrifice herself, but now not only does she not have to die, she has also gained even greater power.
This turn of events was so dramatic that even she found it hard to believe.
"Hmm, it seems like you're getting off too easy. How about you think about how to repay me? How about you repay me with your body?" Lu Lin's smile was a little frivolous.
"I'm just a soul!" Fukalos pouted in annoyance. Although this person was good-looking and had helped her a lot, he seemed rather unserious.
"So you mean if I had a body, you'd be willing to give yourself to me?" Lu Lin was quite good at interpreting things.
Fukalos was taken aback by his words, seemingly not expecting Lu Lin to be so opportunistic.
“If it were possible, I wouldn’t rule it out, but I wouldn’t take over Funina’s body. She’s suffered so much over the past five hundred years, and my wish is for her to continue living as a human.”
"Hehe, remember your words, Lord Water God!" Lu Lin smiled noncommittally and then got back to business.
"Alright, although you now possess full power, we cannot rush to pardon the original sins of the Fontaine people. The charade put on for the sake of justice must continue, so you will have to follow my arrangements from now on..."
Chapter 539 Lu Lin: Ms. Funina, you didn't want this either...
Lu Lin spent nearly two hours at the Cardinal's office, conspiring with Fukaros for a long time before finally leaving satisfied.
With the water-based authority copied and given to her, Fukaros would no longer foolishly shatter her divine position and seek death. Convincing her to cooperate with Lu Lin was a simple matter.
After talking with Fukaros, Lu Lin returned to Funina's side, and the trial was almost over.
Today's trial proceeded quickly, involving cases with solid evidence. There was little courtroom debate, and the cardinals issued pronouncements and rulings one after another. The judgments were fair and just, and no one questioned their verdicts.
Incidentally, although Fukaros has always been hidden inside the Cardinal Council of Decree, most of the judgments are executed autonomously by the machine. She has the authority to interfere with the judgments, but she rarely intervenes.
Since the duel agent sitting in the duel box was Clarinde, no one was so foolish as to propose a duel.
After successfully judging all the cases, Ying Ningna, who had been acting as a mascot for half a day, was also a little tired, so she pulled Lu Lin back to Mo Mang Palace to rest.
Lunch was supposed to be prepared by the chef of Mo Mang Palace, but Lu Lin was in a good mood at the moment, so he personally cooked a few light-flavored Liyue specialties.
His superb culinary skills were beyond question, and Funina was all smiles as she ate, in an exceptionally good mood.
After lunch, there wasn't much to do in the afternoon. Funina planned to take a nap and then handle some official business, and she basically wouldn't go out again.
Yes, although Funina is an imposter of the water goddess, she does handle government affairs. Of course, most of the government affairs are handled by Navelette, and she mainly signs some important documents.
Since she didn't plan to go out again, she had no reason to keep Lu Lin as her bodyguard. Clarinde had already returned to the court and hadn't come with her.
She was reluctant to let Lu Lin go, so she thought of a reason to keep him with her.
Although Lu Lin couldn't read minds, he could easily guess what Fu Ningna was thinking, so he offered her a way out.
"Ms. Funina, I noticed you weren't sleeping very well during your afternoon nap yesterday. Would you like me to give you a massage to help you sleep better?"
"You also know massage therapy?" Funina couldn't help but ask in surprise.
"I've done some research!" Lu Lin was rather modest.
But Fu Ningna's eyes were already sparkling with admiration as she looked at Lu Lin!
This man knows so many things!
He's good-looking, very capable, and has so many skills. How wonderful it would be to be his girlfriend!
The young girl's heart fluttered as she fantasized about that blissful scene, her eyes practically glaring at Lu Lin with infatuation.
But then she poured cold water on herself and forced herself to calm down.
No, no, Funina, you have important responsibilities. You are a dignified water goddess, how can you fall in love with a human?
Thinking of this, her eyes suddenly dimmed. She just wanted to be an ordinary human being, but she had to bear such a heavy responsibility. The real water god who had entrusted her with this task seemed to have vanished into thin air.
When will this ever end?
So tired! So very tired!
The girl's emotions were in turmoil, and she visibly became dejected.
But this dejection only lasted a second or two. She quickly composed herself and regained her normal expression. Since she began playing the role of the Water Goddess, she had not dared to show any negative emotions for the past five hundred years.
"Hmm! Since you have such an ability, I certainly want to experience it!" Funina waved her hand generously, "Come with me!"
There weren't many staff members in Mo Mang Palace responsible for taking care of Funina's daily life. She led Lu Lin directly into her bedroom and closed the door.
The Water God's bedroom was naturally magnificent and grand, with a large wardrobe, a dressing table, a soft, large bed, and several dolls on the bed.
Although it wasn't the first time she had been alone with Lu Lin, she was still in her own room, and Fu Ningna felt somewhat shy and uncomfortable.
A faint blush graced the girl's exquisite face as she asked sweetly, "Shall we begin now?"
"Okay, let's get started soon."
"I... I'll go take a shower and change my clothes first. Is there anything else I need to prepare?"
"No need to prepare anything special."
Funina took a nightgown from the closet and smiled at Lu Linyan: "Then sit down for a while, and don't touch my things!"
"Go!"
Letting go of those negative thoughts and focusing on enjoying the present moment, Funina's mood improved somewhat. Hugging her clothes and humming an unknown tune, she went into the bathroom.
The sound of running water filled the bathroom, but Lu Lin had no romantic thoughts and sat quietly on the sofa waiting.
How could he possibly miss Fu Ningna's expressions and emotional changes? He felt a deep sense of heartache for this strong girl.
So, I'll give her a big surprise later!
Perhaps because she cherished every moment with Lu Lin, Funina shortened her washing time, and in just half an hour she changed into a nightgown and opened the bathroom door.
Lu Lin looked over upon hearing the sound, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.
A stunningly beautiful young woman stood gracefully at the doorway, her blue and white hair cascading down her back, still damp from her recent bath.
The light blue floral dress was exquisite and beautiful, perfectly complementing her dignified and elegant lady-like temperament. The hem of the dress covered her knees, revealing only a small section of her slender, fair calves and delicate ankles.
A pair of soft, white feet, like jade, were wearing adorable slippers. Their perfectly rounded toes were simply the most precious works of art! They were so beautiful!
Even Lu Lin, who was used to seeing beautiful women, was somewhat stunned at this moment.
As a recognized superstar in Fontainebleau, Fulina was used to the adoring gazes of the public, but she felt a strange shyness when faced with Lu Lin's intense gaze.
"Um, let's begin. How can I cooperate with you?"
The girl's voice brought Lu Lin back to his senses. He nodded and said seriously, "Just lie down on the bed."
Lu Lin was reluctant to bully Fufu, so he didn't lie to her about taking off her clothes.
Funina obediently lay down on the bed, while Lu Lin sat next to her, turned to the side, and placed his hands on her shoulders, gently massaging them.
As he massaged, strands of life force seeped into Funina's body through his fingertips, helping her repair hidden health problems and relieve fatigue caused by excessive stress.
Having played the role of a deity for five hundred years, she is under immense mental pressure, especially with the recent widespread prophecy of a crisis, which she is trying to resolve.
While massaging her, Lu Lin said softly, "Ms. Funina, have you been under a lot of stress lately? Have you been sleeping poorly?"
"Hmm...no, I'm the water god, how could I be under pressure?" the girl retorted instinctively.
"Really? I thought impersonating the water god for five hundred years would be a lot of pressure!" Lu Lin chuckled, but it sounded like a bolt from the blue to the girl.
Furninna: !!!
Chapter 540 Fufu's Kiss
"What are you saying? What do you mean, 'pretending to be the water god for five hundred years'?"
Funina reacted quickly. Although her mind was in turmoil, she remembered what Fukaros had told her: her identity must not be exposed!
Even when faced with Lu Lin, whom she had a great liking for, or even could be said to like, Fu Ningna could only continue to play dead and deceive him.
When she first accepted the task of impersonating someone, she accidentally revealed a flaw, but she managed to cover it up.
Five hundred years have passed, and she is no longer even pretending. She has learned how to deal with the people of Fontainebleau, how to handle government affairs, and how to use a childish and exaggerated performance to cover up her true feelings.
It's unclear how long this long role-playing task will last, but she's already quite adept at handling various unexpected situations.
But the girl never expected that the man who had captured her heart would expose her true identity so directly!
His tone was so certain and so incisive, hitting the nail on the head. Although Funina was still stubbornly arguing, she wasn't stupid. She knew that her arguments were futile.
How did that happen?
Was it because last night's assassination attempt exposed the fact that I don't have divine powers?
Countless thoughts flashed through Funina's mind in an instant. Her mind was in turmoil, and she didn't know what to do. She just mechanically shook her head in denial.
"Okay, don't be so nervous, Fufu!" Lu Lin gently stroked Fu Ningna's head, his tone filled with tenderness.
"I have good news for you, Lady Frinina. It was Fucarusto who relayed it to you: your role as the water goddess is about to come to a successful conclusion."
Fu Ningna broke free from Lu Lin's hand and got out of bed, looking at Lu Lin with an extremely serious expression: "I don't know where you heard this rumor from, but I really am the Water God. I don't understand what you mean by 'playing the Water God'!"
Even at this moment, she had not given up on keeping her promise to Fucarus.
Looking at the girl's serious expression, Lu Lin felt a mixture of admiration and heartache. Then, with a cheeky shrug, he said, "Then, Water God, try hitting me with your divine power!"
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