novelhk Chapter 19 Funina
Chapter 19 Funina
"The verdict has been delivered, this Melousin—"
"guilty."
In the magnificent Opiclie Opera House, the Supreme Judge of Fontaine, Navigette, sat calmly on the bench and delivered the final verdict from the decree-making machine.
"That Villette!"
Mu Feng suddenly clenched his fists, and vented his resentment for Xigewen in a low voice.
Despite not having much hope of changing the verdict and already being familiar with Villette's style of doing things, Mu Feng still felt a surge of frustration the moment the final verdict was ruthlessly handed down.
How ironic that the majesty of the law, instead of deterring prejudice and malice, has turned against doctors who spare no effort to save lives.
Mu Feng wanted to refute the verdict, but at this moment, Siegwen, who was standing quietly behind him, gently tugged at his sleeve, gave him a reassuring smile, and shook her head slightly to signal him not to be too impulsive.
Mu Feng's clenched fists loosened weakly, and he leaned against a stone pillar with a sense of dejection, glaring hatefully at the arrogant nobles coming and going in the hall.
Two members of the special patrol team walked forward somewhat awkwardly and stood at a distance from the edge of the defendant's seat, looking a little lost.
It's time to leave...
Xigewen reached out her little hands and gently hugged Mufeng, burying her face in his chest and softly comforting him, "Don't worry about me, Brother Mufeng."
"Higgwen can take care of herself."
"Brother Mufeng, please take care of your health too."
"If I have time, I will definitely write to Brother Mufeng on time."
After speaking, Siegwen gave Mu Feng a sweet smile, her beautiful ruby eyes sparkling with a gentle light, as if comforting Mu Feng so that he wouldn't be sad.
Then, Siegwen slung the small medicine box over her shoulder, waved to Mu Feng, and slowly left with the two members of the special patrol team towards the side door of the opera house, preparing to go to Mero Petersburg to serve her sentence.
As the trial ended and the crowd gradually left the Opikley Opera House, the once packed hall gradually became empty until only Mu Feng remained, standing there blankly, staring intently in the direction where Siegwen's figure had disappeared.
Villette, seated high on the judge's bench, rose silently, glanced at Mu Feng with a slightly complicated expression, then sighed. Her upright figure appeared somewhat desolate as she slowly leaned on her scepter and left the judge's seat.
Even the usually lively Funina seemed to sense the oppressive atmosphere in the dock, and unusually, she listened quietly to the entire trial without uttering a word.
Seemingly feeling suffocated by the heavy atmosphere, Violet stood up and then turned to leave Muman Palace.
With the encouragement of the nobles, and to avoid suspicion, Little Caroline and the Melusens of the Shadow Chaser were excluded from the trial and deliberately assigned other tasks.
At this moment, only Mu Feng remained in the vast Opiclie Opera House, standing motionless like a wooden or clay sculpture.
The lights dimmed, and the curtains were drawn.
Mu Feng gave a meaningful look towards the direction of the Imperial Decree Machine, as if he had made a decision. Without looking back, he turned around and his figure gradually disappeared into the shadows under the stone pillar.
The spacious Opicclays Opera House became empty again. In a corner where no one could hear, a faint sigh seemed to drift out, but it quickly dissipated into the air, as if it were just a momentary illusion...
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The political center of Fontaine, and also the residence of the water goddess Funina, is the Muman Palace.
Mu Feng looked up at the magnificent building, his thoughts a jumble of emotions.
A land of lamentations, a gathering place for exiles—the underwater fortress of Mello Peterburg, known as a state within a state, holds prisoners of Fontainebleau ranging from the most vicious to the most petty thieves.
The kind and innocent Siegwen, a newcomer, might not be able to integrate smoothly into that chaotic group. The young nurse was going alone to that chaotic and disorderly region where the law of the jungle prevailed. No matter how much Mu Feng thought about it, he couldn't feel at ease.
He had to make sure everything was settled for the little one.
Because of his negligence, an irreparable mistake has been made, and he is powerless to change it. Therefore, he must not allow Higgin to suffer even the slightest harm.
A glint of light flashed in Mu Feng's eyes.
As for how to openly, legally, and legitimately enter the enclave of Mero Petersburg, a country within a country outside the official jurisdiction of Fontainebleau, a certain blond-haired scoundrel has already left valuable experience for the army of time travelers.
Want to go to jail? You can break any law easily!
Such a convenient and fast one-stop service, no tickets required, no formalities, departures anytime 24 hours a day, quickly say thank you to the greatest traveler in Teyvat!
As for what law was violated, that's a technical question.
Too serious a problem can backfire, while too minor a problem won't even qualify you for entry into the Petersburg metropolitan area.
However, for the veteran traveler who had served in seven kingdoms and was wanted everywhere, it was a problem that could be easily solved by snatching the small cake from Fufu's hand. The timing was just right. It was art, truly art.
And so, on this ordinary afternoon, the young Lady Funina heard the most outrageous request she had ever made since she took office as the water goddess.
"Huh? You want me, the Demon God Fucarus, to sue you for providing cakes that don't suit your taste?"
Ms. Funina, who had never heard of such a request before, picked up her fork uncertainly and took another bite of the Maple Dew Cafe Special to the Water God on her plate. After confirming that her taste was normal, she fell into deep thought.
Fufu's not-so-bright little brain was working at lightning speed, but even as her CPU ran out of steam, she still couldn't understand what kind of person would have the urge to visit a prison. An underwater prison without mini cakes was practically hell on earth.
"Ahem, Mr. Mu Feng. Although your request is... well... unconventional."
"But, as the water god of Fontaine, I, the demon god Fucarus, absolutely cannot allow such an unjust event as my people being unjustly imprisoned to happen!"
Having given up on thinking, Fufu decided to refuse first. She slightly puffed out her chest, revealing a pitying look of concern for disabled people, and righteously rejected Mufeng's request.
Mu Feng sighed in exasperation, having no choice but to resort to his trump card.
Then, a voice like a demon's whisper rang in Furina's ear:
"Ms. Funina, you wouldn't want to miss out on the special mini cakes from Maple Dew Cafe on Souls' Day, would you...?"
Funina's gaze was serious; she sat upright, her eyes fixed straight ahead. "Since my subjects have such hopes, then,"
“Rejoice, I, Fucarus, as a merciful god, shall grant your request.”
"I grant it."
Mu Feng: ………