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"Naturally, it involves some cooperation with the Order of the Church, but unfortunately, my partner seems to have encountered some trouble just now."
"This bothers me quite a bit."
"A collaboration between scholars expelled from the Council of Churches and sages of the Council of Churches? That's quite an interesting story."
"...There should be no rule that Xumi cannot have any contact with the Church after being expelled from it. Moreover, I did not cooperate with the sages as a scholar expelled from the Church, but as the Winter Executor."
The Doctor was silent for a moment after hearing 'Furina's' words. Then, he spoke in a low voice, his expression slightly gloomy. Even though his expression was completely hidden behind the bird-beak mask, one could still sense a faint annoyance in his voice.
Logically speaking, a wise man like him shouldn't be easily angered, since such emotions only affect correct thinking. However, Jiang Qiao is indeed very good at poking people's sore spots.
As for the proud Doctor, although he seemed to have come to terms with being expelled based on his past behavior—Dotore only regarded it as the pedantry and ignorance of the Faculty—you could say that he really didn't care at all.
This is definitely impossible.
"As for you, Miss from out of town, you don't seem to be qualified to talk to me as an equal."
Undisguised arrogance. Compared to the foul-mouthed Lei Dapao, the doctor often appears extremely rational and humble, but his self-possessed unruliness is so vividly displayed that he doesn't need to put on a show like Lei Dapao.
Of course, I'm a little annoyed, but it would be too rude to break my guard or resort to violence just because of a little annoyance.
Would you argue with an insect?
"God of Plants and Trees, in order to avoid unnecessary diplomatic disputes, I think you should understand the importance of avoiding unnecessary conflicts."
“There’s nothing to talk about between Sumeru and the executors of the Fools. You’re not welcome here.” Narcida glanced at 'Frinna' and then coldly crossed her arms, looking at the Doctor.
"No, no, no, that's not a wise choice."
“Indeed—but don’t you think staying here any longer isn’t the right decision?” Jiang Qiao leaned against the meditation device, propped her cheek on her hand, and yawned. “After all, the mistress of Sumeru doesn’t treat you very well. If you keep pestering her, you might end up losing everything.”
"Can I interpret her words as Sumeru's attitude?"
Nasita didn't speak, but she probably acquiesced.
To be honest, doing this is quite risky, after all, the Doctor, as the executive officer, represents the face of the Winter Kingdom and the Winter Queen.
But since it was 'Funina' who rescued her, she certainly wouldn't let the former fall into an awkward situation of being isolated and helpless.
To draw a line simply because something is dangerous would be far too disgraceful.
Sumeru is not such a kingdom, and the Little Auspicious Grass King should not be such a deity.
"It's a real shame. I thought we could resolve this through verbal communication."
The doctor's words revealed regret:
"If this is your country's attitude, I will have no choice but to take some extreme measures."
"For example, helping your country, which was in political turmoil, to restore order."
The hoarse voice carried a blatant threat.
"Are you threatening me?"
"No, I used a period; it's a statement."
"As the god of wisdom, you should understand the difference in combat power between the enemy and ourselves at this moment."
"Compared to cooperating with a less cooperative deity, choosing a more enlightened sage as the ruler of Sumeru is a purely rational judgment."
"Wow, to talk about interfering in other countries' internal affairs so confidently, that's definitely the style of a bunch of fools."
"I just don't know if your queen can accept the consequences of fighting two countries at the same time."
Under the somewhat surprised gazes of the Doctor and Narcida, the watery hue slowly faded away.
【Furina】shed her disguise as Alicia, revealing the true form of this body.
"..."
"Hehe, this is truly an unexpected development. I never thought... it would be you." The Doctor chuckled, looking at 'Furina' wearing a top hat and a women's suit, and said, word by word:
"The Water God of Fontaine."
Of course, he couldn't possibly not recognize [Furina]. Although Fontaine wasn't his area of responsibility, the Doctor had visited the place for research purposes—but hadn't gained much from it.
After all, before Lemuria, excluding the time before the Year of the Burial Fire, Fontaine had no civilization and was far from the Abyss.
"In that case, everything that happened before was my offense."
"However, why would you, the God of Water, appear in Sumeru?"
Is this something you should be concerned about?
The doctor made no attempt to hide his curiosity, "Of course, the reason why the god who should have been in charge of Fontaine suddenly ran to Sumeru and forcibly broke into the Pure Good Palace to release the imprisoned God of Wisdom in a false appearance would be arousing curiosity for anyone, right?"
"Then, keep being curious."
"After all, it is the duty of the god of wisdom to enlighten others, not the duty of the god of justice."
Nasida, who was standing nearby, was speechless upon hearing this.
While this is indeed the truth, why does it sound like the god of wisdom is a vengeful being?
However, he acted as a god so freely and confidently.
Looking at Jiang Qiao, who was displaying great power, Naxi Da's eyes showed a hint of longing.
Indeed, I still have a long way to go before I become a true god.
"Heheha..."
Tottre gave a sinister, chilling smile.
The girl, fiddling with her nails, glanced at it casually and said indifferently:
"That laugh is awful~ Alright, now that you've seen me, are you still going to continue the fools' arrogant and unreasonable behavior in front of the God of Justice?"
"This is indeed an unexpected variable, but in a way, it's also good news, isn't it?"
"Although there is one more deity, according to the information from Fontaine, Miss Funina, you shouldn't be the kind of deity who is good at fighting, right?"
“In fact… based on your performance over the past few centuries, I have reason to doubt whether you possess the great power that a god should have.”
"so..."
Hearing these dismissive words, 'Furina' didn't show much emotion, she just asked in return.
"I wonder if you've heard the rumor that the executives of the Fatui, above the third seat, possess strength comparable to that of gods."
"And the version of me you see now is the most powerful of all the slices."
After he finished speaking, a powerful aura gradually emerged from the doctor's body.
"The God of Wisdom does not possess the power to contend with the gods, but you, God of Justice, let me see how you perform before this power."
A hoarse, authoritative voice, accompanied by a dark power mixed with grass green, filled the entire Jing Shan Palace.
"You really have a lot of confidence to regard the gods as challengers."
'Frinna' slowly rose, rubbing her smooth knees. Looking at Totley, who was radiating an ominous power, she rubbed her wrists.
"Alright, let's settle that score from four hundred years ago."
This statement made Fukalos, who had been slacking off inside her body, feel a little strange.
"Do you have a grudge against him?"
"No."
"Then where did you get the money from?"
"is yours."
"what?"
Fukalos looked puzzled.
Four hundred years ago, I would have been sent to the cardinals to make judgments, how could I possibly have any grudges with the executors of the Fools?
The doctor was clearly equally puzzled by this, and his momentum faltered.
"I don't remember having any dealings with you."
"Well, you really do have a bad memory."
Do you remember the place name Tabaosha?
“Tabusha…that’s it.” After a moment of deep thought, the professor revealed a look of understanding.
Fukalos, on the other hand, was pondering it carefully, finding it somewhat strange.
"Tabusa, I remember this place should be in Inazuma, right?"
"Ah."
Having received confirmation, Fukaros had even more questions in her mind—that godforsaken place, Inazuma, was probably some distance away from Fontaine... She flipped through Frinna's memories, trying to find some clues, but unfortunately, she didn't seem to be successful.
Jiang Qiao, wielding 'Frinna', coldly pronounced Totley's crimes:
"Four hundred years ago, for your own selfish reasons, you caused the resentment of the demon god sealed in the Tabusha steelmaking furnace to spread, which has now triggered the Tabusha calamity."
"You, under the guise of bringing new technologies, committed this tragedy while posing as Escher, a craftsman from Fontainebleau."
"Having committed such a crime, you don't think you can get away with it, do you?"
“Narukami was unaware of your crimes, and as the god of justice, I will not let you, a villain, off easily.”