Original God's Dark Priest

The content of the letter was simple. The servant hoped to have a meeting with the water goddess Funina to discuss the recent turmoil in Fontaine and the subsequent response measures.

The words were said very tactfully, but... it was obvious that this was someone who came to question her. The thing that Finina was most reluctant to face had happened. The Fatui executive who came to question her was not a lady, but a servant.

The next day, Alechino, the head of the Hearth House and the fourth executive officer of the Fatui, code-named Servant, arrived as scheduled.

The one he met was the water goddess, Finina, who was trembling with fear and trying to remain calm, holding a black cat in her arms.

Because of Fernina's strong request, Violet finally participated in the meeting.

In the reception room, there was a table covered with exquisite pastries. Fernina, holding the cat, sat on three sides of the table with Navrette and Arecino.

Sitting on the soft sofa, Alechino looked up at the two people and the cat in front of her. The scene could be considered harmonious, but when she thought of the cat's true identity, she found it funny and couldn't help the urge to laugh.

Fortunately, she restrained herself.

He coughed lightly and spoke first: "Although it can indeed be called a diplomatic meeting, I would rather regard our meeting today as an ordinary... tea party.

You should think so, too, Miss Funina."

In one sentence, a sense of oppression enveloped Funina's head. Funina took a deep breath and suppressed the uneasiness in her heart: "Yes, yes... Just as you said, a tea party. At the same time, I also want to thank you for bringing the cakes specially, which look delicious.

In order to make the tea party more lively, I also invited this…”

"Well, Mr. Villete, nice to meet you. I was born in Fontaine, so there is no need for Miss Funina to introduce you, the respected Supreme Inquisitor, to me." Alechino did not let Funina introduce him.

After all, many years ago, because of the Saphir bloody case, Alechino and Navilette had already had several secret confrontations. Now the confrontation has simply moved from the dark to the open. How could she not recognize the other party?

That Villette was very calm and nodded slightly: "Hello, nice to meet you."

After greeting each other, Alecino began to lay the groundwork: "First of all, I want to thank you two. I am often not in Fontaine due to my busy official duties. I heard that the children of Hearth House have received a lot of care from you."

Fernina smiled awkwardly. She had never taken special care of the people in Hearth House. Or rather... there was still a certain degree of friction between Fontaine and Hearth House...

So the care that Alechino mentioned was not a good thing.

In addition, Linny had just suffered a false accusation a while ago. Fortunately, the other party did not succeed, but Funina did not think that she was a very rational and perceptive person. If it were not for Rosalin at that time, Linny might really have been tried at the Opikley Opera House.

She felt even more embarrassed.

As if realizing the inappropriateness of his words, Alechino added: "Oh, I'm not referring to the bloody case and the previous incident with Lini, please don't misunderstand."

Here comes...the blood and fire case.

"Children of Hearth House are always easily misunderstood. It may be related to the reputation of the Fatui outside. There is nothing we can do about it." Alechino didn't care what the two of them thought and said to herself, "I just want to say...

The situation in Fontaine has been stable in recent years, the people are prosperous, and the children are living happily. This is really worth cherishing, and no one wants to break the status quo..."

After hearing her talk so much but still not getting to the point she really wanted to talk about, Villette simply spoke directly: "You must be here for the young master's matter, right?"

Alechino didn't expect that Villette would be so impatient. Was it because she was really busy with official duties and time was tight, or was there something she didn't know about... that caused Villette to become impatient?

She chuckled, “Hmm…it seems that Mr. Villette, the busy and best judge, doesn’t like these diplomatic words and hopes that the conversation can get to the point as soon as possible.

As you said, finding out the situation of the young master is indeed one of the purposes of my trip. As a diplomatic envoy of Zhidong and an executive officer of the Fatui, the young master and I have always been colleagues...

Whatever happens in Fontaine, we should act as each other's agents and come forward to solve the problem.

Now, I hope to request, as an agent, that the young master be handed over to the Winter. We have the responsibility to work with Fontaine to deal with what happened to him."

Navilette did not agree to her request: "The agent's rules only apply before the execution of the judgment. Now that the judgment has been executed, we regard the case as resolved. I am sorry that I cannot respond to your request."

He paused and added, "Speaking of which, before you question us, let me ask you one thing. You, the Dark Priest, should know more about the Young Master than any of us. Why did you come here instead of her?

As far as I know, she is also in Fontaine now, and she was the one who attacked the young master at the Oprykle Opera House that day, right?"

"Heh..." Alechino glanced at the little black cat lying leisurely in Furninna's arms. "I don't know where she is. So Mr. Villette means... my colleague, the dark priest, has been involved in the investigation of the Kares case for some time, but he didn't inform me in advance?"

This sentence was a trap. If Villette admitted it, it would prove that he had close contacts with the Fatui, which surprised him a little.

At first, Villette thought that Saphir would come to turn the tables and even thought of the lines for his response. However, he did not expect that Alechino would come and question him about his collusion with the Fatui.

Saphir's collusion with Fontaine was not a big deal for the Fatui. After all, it was the Fatui's duty to collude with other countries' high-level officials. However, as a high-level official of Fontaine, he colluded with the Fatui...

He... is rebelling against himself?

Isn't this right?

Alechino looked very serious, as if she was really thinking about Fontaine. Funinna was confused. What happened? Did Villette collude with Saphir?

That’s not right. Wasn’t it me who was colluding with Safir?

She looked at the cat in her arms, and the cat was looking at the two people opposite with an expression that seemed to be enjoying a good show.

Fu Nina was relieved. Since my father-in-law has already rebelled, why can't I do the same? Let's watch the show!

"No, what I mean is... isn't your current situation the result of the secret plan by Dark Priest?" Villette was eager to refute, "She..."

She beat the Young Master down and protected Funina... This is not right.

She didn’t know what means she used to influence the metaphor judgment machine… That’s not right…

Villette found that everything she said was wrong, because from any perspective, Saphir had not done anything harmful to Fontaine, and the only time she had made a clear move was at the opera house...

No one knows what happened after that. Villette felt that Saphir must have intervened, but he had no evidence and it was not the job of the Supreme Inquisitor to randomly suspect someone.

"Saphir...you are so vicious!" The simple-minded Shuilong realized the dangers of the world.

It was raining heavily outside, just like his current mood, aggrieved... The five-hundred-year-old Shui Longlong hugged himself aggrievedly.

Looking at the frowning and silent Navelette, the corners of Alechino's mouth curled up slightly. She didn't know whether the young master's disappearance was the work of Saphir, but she knew that this opportunity was created by the other party.

As the person who is most familiar with Safir, she naturally knows what kind of cooperation she should play. Now Villette's face is gloomy, and Funina also has an idiotic look on her face. It is obvious that their minds are in chaos. It is a good time to put forward conditions.

After thinking for a while, Alechino decided to take a step back and said, "How about this, I will take a step back and talk to you. I don't need you to hand over the young master. I only want to enter Melo Petersburg to meet the young master and confirm his condition."

As she spoke, she stood up and walked to Funina: "You can't possibly satisfy even this little request, right? Miss Funina?"

"Eh? That, that..." Funina was sweating profusely, and kept rubbing the hair on Safir's legs, shouting in her heart: What should I do? Say something, Safir! Is this your sister? Help me, help me!

Saphir ignored her. She was also confused now. Tartaglia was missing, which was beyond her expectation. She should send Tartaglia to Melo Petersburg, and then attract the whale to appear, triggering the Fontaine doomsday prophecy...

This is the direction that Fukalos envisioned events heading.

But now the most crucial link: Master Tartaglia is missing.

Saphir felt a little uneasy. She felt that it was really necessary to go to Mellow Petersburg to take a look.

Seeing that Funina was undecided, Villette spoke again: "Mello Petersburg has always been autonomous. I'm sure you are very clear about this. We have no right to interfere in the affairs over there, so diplomatic issues cannot be an excuse."

Villette was very confused, but he knew one thing very well: he must not agree to any request from the other party at this time, otherwise he might fall into a trap at any time. The best way to deal with it is to delay and wait until he has sorted out his thoughts and calmed down. Before that, he should refuse all requests.

If no consensus can be reached during the negotiations, a second round of negotiations will be held. In any case, no concessions can be made.

"Then Mr. Villette, there is no need to make the atmosphere so tense. Besides, I am seeking the opinions of your Fontaine God, not yours." Alecino narrowed his eyes, and the smell of gunpowder instantly filled the air.

Finina became even more panicked. At this moment, she suddenly noticed that the cat in her arms was touching her chest with its front paws. Was this... hinting at something?

Under the circumstances, Funina suddenly had an idea and blurted out: "I have a proposal!"

"Oh? I'd like to hear more about it." Alechino raised her eyebrows and looked at Furninna who suddenly spoke. Villette also looked at her, feeling a little uneasy.

Finina cleared her throat and said, "Well...it's not impossible to go to Melo Petersburg, but your identity is innocent, right?"

"And then?" Alecino nodded.

Funina spread her hands and said, "That place is a prison. If you want to go in, you must have a reasonable reason, right? Either you have committed a crime and are being tried, or you accompany the criminals in."

"If Miss Alechino is willing to capture the fugitive Saphir who has been on the run, I can let you enter Melo Petersburg." Villette understood and thought it was feasible.

Safire had screwed him so badly this time, so it would be most appropriate for her to go to jail. Besides, the Fatui would never give in anyway, so he might as well just throw the most difficult point over there, so that the guy wouldn't have to stay there, which would be annoying.

As for throwing it down and putting pressure on Leosli, that is not something Villette would worry about. That man will definitely be able to handle it, and Villette has confidence in him.

Alechino looked at Violet, then at Furninna and the expectant cat in her arms: "Let me arrest my colleagues? What a groundbreaking idea.

Can I understand that you agree to my proposal to enter Melo Petersburg, but Aurora must accompany me?"

"You can understand it that way." Navillatte nodded.

Funina held Saphir's arm with some force. She was actually reluctant to let go. God knows how safe it would be to have such a powerful cat around.

"..." After a moment's silence, Alechino nodded slightly, "Okay, this is a good suggestion. I agree."

The meeting ended perfectly. In a confused state, the Fontaine duo agreed to Alechino's request to enter Melo Petersburg. Villette was simply deceived. As for Funina...

Ever since she was honest with Safir, Funina has completely followed her lead, because Safir came to her with the mission of Fucarlos!

As she is the only one who knows that she is not the water god, Finina subconsciously wants to listen to all of Saphir's opinions. She has been holding on alone for five hundred years and is really too tired. Now she can give up and be a hands-off boss. Why not?

Now there is only one thing that Funina has to do, and that is to slack off. After all, Saphir said that when the disaster comes, it will be the day of judgment that she has been looking forward to.

That day, she only had to go to the Opiclay Opera House to watch, and when everything was settled, Fontaine would be saved.

Fernina believed it. So...she surrendered to the enemy. Well, His Majesty of Fontaine surrendered.

At night, in Momang Palace, in Funina's bedroom.

Without the gaze of people during the day, Funina seemed to take off her disguise all of a sudden and sat down dejectedly on the edge of the bed.

Saphir lay on the side, fiddling with a ball of yarn with his front paws: "What's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?"

"Well, because you're leaving." Funina sighed again, "If someone wants to beat me up right now, you won't be able to help me out."

"It's not that easy for someone to hit you..." Saphir fiddled with the ball of yarn, thinking that Funina was worrying too much.

But Fu Nina was relentless and snatched the ball of yarn away, looking at her seriously: "I don't care, you just find the young master and come back to me, you promised me in the mirror, you can't go back on your word!"

"Okay, got it. I'll do it as soon as possible." Saphir glanced at Funina helplessly. This guy...really thought she was a cat? He even snatched the ball of yarn. Really, childish!

After much persuasion, Furninna finally fell asleep. When she woke up the next morning, Saphir was no longer by her side.

On the other side, Villette found Ying, hoping to entrust her to go to Melo Petersburg to investigate the truth of the young master's disappearance.

It's not that he doesn't trust Saphir and Alechino, but he thinks this matter cannot be completely left to the Fatui. However, there is currently no suitable person in Fontaine to investigate, so he thought of the Traveler.

In fact, he wanted to propose that the traveler intervene from the beginning, but he was caught off guard by Funina's proposal, so he didn't say it at the time.

And now he still decided to entrust the traveler to go.

"You mean... Saphir and the servants have gone, and they want us to go too?" Little Paimon was a little confused. "If the two of them don't gain anything, there will be very little we can do, right?"

"They may not tell us all the information they have found out, so I hope you can go with us, at least... we won't be left in the dark." That Villette expressed her true thoughts.

Little Paimon smiled awkwardly: "But... you should know our relationship with her. Aren't you afraid that we will choose to hide it from you as well?"

In response, Villette just looked at Ying quietly without answering.

Ying felt Villette's gaze and finally nodded: "I understand."

The reason is simple. Safir has never relied solely on military force to maintain relations with various countries. She is making friends with all countries, and Ying's position is actually not completely consistent with hers.

Therefore, Ying can completely learn from Safir's approach, do things from her own standpoint, and seek a balance between all parties. As a traveler, she cannot rely entirely on the Fatui. After all, she is not a member of the Fatui, nor is she from any of the Seven Kingdoms.

The most suitable position for someone like her would be as a middleman, rather than becoming a vassal of Saphir.

That Villette's meaning was simple. It was not to ask her to break up with Saphir, but to make her realize her own position.

Ying felt that what Villette said made sense, and planned to go back and talk to Safir to see what she thought about this matter.