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I just like cute girls, that's all! How can that be called lesbianism?
But then again—it seems that apart from the fairy Ellie, Alicia can't trust anyone else.
Letting other women follow Jiang Qiao is like throwing them into the tiger's den!
Since he was unable to personally oversee the battle, the fairy Airi, who posed no threat, was clearly the best choice.
The problem is that maintaining strict oversight is just too difficult!
"Hmph, Ellie, I'm a professional."
Noticing that gaze, the fairy Ellie grumbled, "No one can escape the discerning eyes of a fairy from the Land of Celestial Music!"
Your professionalism is far from reliable!
While making these complaints, Alicia could only hope that the fairy Ali would be reliable—that she wouldn't come back and find herself surrounded by some kind of beautiful girl from an enhanced battalion.
While it's true that she really likes pretty girls, this is a bit too outrageous.
Of course, the fairy Ellie was also satisfied.
She was quite curious about Teyvat, the fantastical world Jiang Qiao had described—after all, the idea that it came from the Land of Celestials was entirely made up, but the place she was going to was a real magical world where 'magic' was involved.
Even more surprising is that I, being so reliable, can also act as a 'self-service beverage machine'.
Hmm, savoring the taste of the special 'Airy' tea, the fairy Airy, feeling like every part of her body was being massaged, was absolutely ecstatic!
Chapter 239 Great! He agreed!
"Haha, friends from afar, welcome! Of all the waters, this city stands alone. This Fontaine Palace is Fontaine's proudest building. Of course, it's understandable that you're amazed by it, since this is probably the first time you've ever seen such a magnificent building."
Jiang Qiao's appearance made the white-and-blue-haired girl, dressed like a French noblewoman, sitting in the courtyard a little uneasy. Even with Xingzi's precedent, this way of appearing still made her a little afraid. But in order to avoid showing her weakness and arousing any suspicion, Fu Ningna could only get up with her thoughts in mind and then put on her usual flamboyant style.
Of course—while carefully observing Jiang Qiao, she also muttered to herself... He's quite handsome, hmm, and seems like an easy person to get along with?
Jiang Qiao did not respond to this, but only glanced at Funina.
This left the latter somewhat confused and secretly a little flustered.
Why is he looking at me like that...? Did I say something wrong?
"Wait a minute, I said the same thing to everyone else..."
"Oh no, he's from another world... Could he have broken some taboo?... Is he angry?"
If a conflict were to arise—Furina's heart jumped into her throat. She suddenly regretted not hiring some of the Shadow Chaser's guards. Knowing that she was just a mortal, Furina had no confidence in competing with the man in front of her.
"Ahem... It would be presumptuous for a guest from afar to remain silent in the face of a divine welcome! Of course—perhaps there are some things I haven't considered..." The girl, conflicted and wanting to uphold her dignity as a water goddess with a firm stance, yet also somewhat weak-willed, hadn't finished speaking when she heard the former's words:
"You don't have to live such a tiring life in front of me."
The calm words brought tears to Funina's eyes, but even though she had sensed something was amiss in the chat group, this dutiful 'water goddess' still braced herself, pretending to be clueless, and trying to play her 'role' well.
"Eh...cough cough, I'm not quite sure what you're talking about...yes, as a revered god, it is indeed a burden to receive people's admiring gaze, but as the water demon god, Fukaros, these things that are difficult for humans to bear are just easy for me."
“Indeed, that might be true for the demon god Fukaros—but Fu Ning deserves and should live a more comfortable life, right?” Jiang Qiao didn’t care. She led the fairy Ai Li to the middle of the courtyard, sat down slowly, picked up the steaming red tea, took a sip, and smiled.
“I know everything you’re worried about, and I know what you’re holding onto.”
"Of course, since we've only just met, it's understandable that you have doubts and reservations about me."
“But what I just said—you could call it a promise—still stands.”
Savoring the fragrant and rich black tea, the young man lowered his eyes, calmly gazing at the tea water, which remained as still as well water.
“In front of me, you don’t need to be Fukaros, you can just be Funinna.”
"!!!"
Undoubtedly, these words shocked Funinna quite a bit. She even felt fear because of them, fear that the secrets hidden in her heart would be completely exposed in front of this man from another world, that even the color of her underwear would be seen through.
She tried to comfort herself, thinking that perhaps the other party was bluffing, but—Jiang Qiao's behavior wasn't about seeking or revealing anything; she was simply stating a fact.
Five hundred years of experience allowed Funina to see through the undisguised honesty on that face.
Panic, fear... but also a sense of joy, a feeling of relief.
The former was because her mission seemed to have encountered an unknown flaw, and she didn't know if it would lead to any accidents. The latter... the pain of five hundred years had already exhausted Funina both physically and mentally, but she couldn't find anyone to confide in.
No one understood the suffering she was going through. The reverent gazes of the people of Fontaineble towards their gods were a tremendous torment for this fragile yet strong-willed girl.
But for the sake of the people of Fontainebleau, I must keep going... but how much longer?
How much longer can I hold on?
Countless times I've questioned myself like this, carrying out a 'punishment' that seems to have no end.
Until this day, a stranger named Jiang Qiao arrived.
It was like a ray of light shining into a prison that had never seen the light of day. Even though it was extremely small, it was a great comfort to Funina, who longed for light.
"...Who exactly are you?"
Hot and wet—Frinna had never shed a tear in front of outsiders, for how could a powerful god shed tears like a fragile mortal? Only in the dead of night could she alone, venting this pain in solitude.
But the man who brought her light in front of her, she found it rare and difficult to hold back her tears... Of course, these tears came and went quickly, and Funina, noticing the unusual situation, tried her best to cover them up.
And a genuine curiosity arose within me—a curiosity stemming from my own curiosity, but also from my concern for Fontainebleau.
“I have my own way of doing things, but as you know, there are many things that can only be kept in your heart, right?”
He blinked, then held up his index finger and gently blew on it:
So, shh~
“…Excuse me.” Funina was taken aback, then nodded.
Although this 'water goddess' has many characteristics of a blue-themed beautiful girl, if she doesn't act crazy and is more normal, her level is still quite good.
"Wow, this cake is so delicious!"
Ellie, the fairy who came to this world with Jiang Qiao, buried herself in the cake, her mouth full of cream and her face full of happiness.
"That is..."
Furina stared in disbelief at the cake displayed in front of the fairy Ellie.
Ahhh—my favorite cake, which is only available in sixteen slices each day for a limited time!
This is the last piece for today!
Miss Funina, who loves desserts, felt as if her heart had stopped.
Ugh—why do these two always ruin my desserts after they arrive?!
The death penalty! It must be the death penalty!!!
Of course, Miss Funina could only wail inwardly.
However, while grieving over her dessert, Fryna was also somewhat captivated by the fairy Ellie.
Although it's a bit awful that he ruined my desserts, this little guy... is so cute!
It's so small, just like Melusin, and those ears, it's like it's made of fairy spirits or something!
Fou felt her heart melting as she stared at the fairy Ellie.
At this time-
"Lady Furna, a trial is about to be held at the Opiclie Opera House. Would you like to attend?" A voluptuous, deep-blue-haired mature woman dressed in a French naval uniform and wearing a ship's hat approached Furna from outside the courtyard and spoke to her in this way.
At the same time, her gaze fell on Jiang Qiao and the fairy Ai Li, becoming somewhat sharp.
"...These two."
Furna is the water goddess of Fontaine and one of the most important core figures. Although it may seem ridiculous for humans to protect a goddess, the Court of Law and the Court of Shadows still take Furna's security very seriously.
Moreover, this is the Mo Mang Palace, the political center of Fengdan Court—she has never seen these two people before, and she is certain that these two rather strange people have not gone through any reporting or anything like that... In other words, are they smuggling themselves in or having a secret rendezvous?
If it weren't for Funina's ambiguous attitude and the relatively harmonious atmosphere, this chief duel agent would probably not have been so polite. Even so, she remained highly vigilant towards these two obviously unidentified individuals.
Upon realizing this, Funina quickly came to the rescue:
“Ah, Clorind, don’t worry about it, they are my friends—you know, there are always interactions between gods that are different from those between mortals.”
"Don't take it too seriously. That's just how Clorinde is. She's very serious, but don't let her cold exterior fool you. She's actually a very nice person."
Claurind: "..."
"Ahem, right, I haven't introduced Clarinde to you yet. She is the Chief Duel Agent of the Court of Justice."
"I know."
Jiang Qiao calmly sipped her black tea, remaining quite composed.
"Oh, right! Since something's happened at the Opiclie Opera House, would you like to come with me to take a look? It'll be quite interesting."
Relieved, Funina took the initiative to invite him, her eyes revealing a certain expectation and longing as she looked at Jiang Qiao. Although it was a bit strange to be so intimate with someone she was meeting for the first time, and as a water goddess, it was also a bit controversial, but for Funina, who was used to being lonely, for five hundred years, a full five hundred years, she had not even had anyone to vent to. She could only keep all her pain to herself and cry alone.
Although Jiang Qiao still couldn't let her confide her innermost sorrows, and Funina didn't dare to either, at least with the other's presence, Funina felt that she wasn't alone. Even though she still needed to throw herself into the role of 'playing a god,' having the other by her side made her feel more relaxed and comforted.
You don't need to do anything, just stay by my side.