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"Oh well."

Su Chen nodded and didn't say much. Things must come to this point. Although this is not in line with his usual style, there must be something in her that Funina can hold the position of Water God for five hundred years. Unknown miracles.

...

"Notice on the Construction of an Opera House on Iliye Island"

The next day, when the news came out from the Shulu Court, the entire Fontainebleau was completely boiling.

"Have you heard? Lady Funina is going to build a new opera house!"

"I saw the notice. It said that the opera house will be bigger than the original one, and there will also be an oracle and ruling cardinal to help with the trial."

"Those are not important. The notice said that the decree ruled that the cardinal can collect what is called compensation energy and use it as energy."

"So magical? Is it true?"

"It should be true. After all, Lady Funina is the Goddess of Water."

"Water God? Haha! There is only one Water God in Fontaine, Lady Egolia!"

Lord Water God is going to build infrastructure, which will actually have little impact on ordinary people. Even according to the announcement, this will be a huge project unprecedented in Fontaine's history, which will provide jobs for many people who have no food to eat.

Good thing!

But there are always people who won't like it. As Su Chen expected, the news was sent by the Privy Council, but the project report submitted from Momang Palace, regarding the funding approval, was handled by the Logistics Department and signed by him personally, so that day In the afternoon, people started coming to chat with him.

The reason why it was in the afternoon was because everyone was waiting and watching in the morning, and no one wanted to be the first to do anything involving the gods.

But the first thing I can't help but now is the Academy of Sciences.

The opera house project is conservatively estimated to cost tens of billions of molas. Where will such money be obtained?

Judging from the current amount of funds used by major institutions, the Academy of Sciences is the first to bear the brunt. No, the current president Arya couldn't help it immediately.

"Sir Ryder, do you really agree with Lady Funina to build an opera house? I mean... we already have a trial theater, there is no need to build a new one, right?" The dean of the Academy of Sciences, a woman with long brown hair, About thirty years old, fair-skinned and beautiful, a representative of the Cuthbert family, a great nobleman of Fontaine.

She claims to be a science person, but in fact her greatest achievement after becoming dean was to use various trading methods to consolidate the position of the Academy of Sciences.

"Just like the reason why the Academy of Sciences applied for the project is for technology and progress, when everything is subject to innovation, isn't this the philosophy you uphold?" Su Chen shook his head gently, "Besides, what Ms. Funina decided, How dare I object?"

Arya said displeased: "Sir Ryder, we are all smart people, why do you have to beat around the bush?"

Who doesn't know that you, Ryder, dominates the sky in the Privy Court? Funina is a newly appointed Water God. She really doesn't know it now. Although it is said that Ryder is a loyal supporter of Lord Funina, she knows , this is nothing more than a means of superiority.

Pretty boy is good.

Arya thought to herself that only pretty boys would be liked by the water god, while beautiful women would only be jealous.

"Well, to put it bluntly, the pressure is all on me, what can I do?" Su Chen spread his hands and said, "You can sit back and relax, but what about me? Miss Arya, you have to be considerate of me. It’s not easy.”

"Haha~ So that's the case, then I know." Arya smiled slightly, "Indeed, it was my lack of consideration. Lady Funina is the water goddess after all, and Lord Ryder can't refuse her request directly. But I think , For unreasonable plans, even if they are proposed by Lord Water God, all major administrative agencies have the right to question them, right?"

"That's the truth."

"Then I understand. I will propose on behalf of Cuthbert that a meeting of nobles be held at that time. Since Fontaine is a country of justice and is full of drama, our new water god seems to especially like to use dramatic turns to surprise people. Well. In that case, how about we create a surprise for her?"

Su Chen responded calmly: "What surprise?"

Arya raised the corner of her mouth and said, "For example, sending the Water God to the court of justice."

Su Chen was slightly surprised. He knew that Arya must have been angry with other nobles before coming here, so she came to convince him as the 'Messenger of the Water God' because she had the confidence in her heart. But he didn't expect that Arya could actually say such words as judging the water god. .

Although there is indeed a possibility of such a thing happening in Fontaine, as long as it is allowed by the law, you can do it, but in the end, it is the water god after all.

Is this the right choice of a group of nobles who can't be shaken together... Su Chen was 'surprised' and said: "Arya, are you too bold? Even if you succeed, don't you worry about the water god Qiu Hou settling the score?"

Arya said indifferently: "What are you afraid of? In the entire upper area now, where is our contribution? Just say that our Academy of Sciences has been trying to dig out new energy materials and provide the most advanced production technology for Fontaine for many years. Without us, Most of Fontaine will collapse.”

"No matter how powerful Lord Water God is, you can't support Fontaine by yourself, can you? Besides, from the way she looks, she probably hasn't thought about getting involved in managing Fontaine. Maybe this opera house is just a whim."

"So that's it." Su Chen touched his chin and thought, how dare you say that, after spending so much money talking about new energy every time, what's the result? From charcoal technology to briquette technology, right?

But he also knew why Arya was so anxious. It was not just the Opera House, but also the Cardinal's ability to produce law-compensation hybrid energy. Once this was achieved, the Academy of Sciences' future funding would be cut at least in half.

If it weren't for this, Arya wouldn't be so crazy.

It's not enough to just ask Su Chen to cancel the funding approval. This proposal has been supported by a large number of people in Fontaine, so it can only be rejected in a more just way through the Tribunal.

"Okay, I understand the situation, but the question is why should I do this? You don't lose anything, but I am miserable. If I stand on your side, then I will definitely not be able to be an envoy in the future... No, no, it's still a big loss." Su Chen shook his head and refused.

Arya chuckled. She was not surprised by Su Chen's answer. After all, according to her understanding of the latter, he was the kind of person who never suffered losses.

"Sir Ryder, tell me what the conditions are. We will try our best to satisfy you."

"This..." Su Chen was very embarrassed, "You know, I am not short of money in my position."

"Then it's power and women?"

Arya smiled charmingly, "If Sir Ryder is willing, I can..."

Su Chen's mouth twitched: "Miss Arya misunderstood, to be honest, I want the legislative power of Fontaine."

"Legislative power?" Arya was puzzled, "What do you want that for?"

Although legislation sounds very impressive, it also requires process approval, not just someone's words.

And the law corresponds to the entire Fontaine, affecting the collective, it is difficult to seek personal benefits.

For example, if the law you want to make is obviously beneficial to you or your family, it is obviously impossible to pass.

This kind of thing needs time to settle, and the effect can only be seen after accumulation.

Arya really can't figure out why Su Chen wants legislative power.

"It's okay, just play around." Su Chen chuckled, "I've been studying the law recently, just treat it as a whim. As long as you agree, I will immediately withdraw the approval letter for funding."

"Well..." Arya pondered slightly, "I have to go back and discuss this matter with others."

"No problem, then I'll wait for good news from Miss Arya."

"Hehe~ But I don't think it should be a big problem."

Arya smiled. Even if she gave the position of the head of the legislative body to Su Chen, it didn't matter, because legislation requires voting to pass the plan, and those who voted are all from the major noble forces. At that time, Su Chen would be just an empty shell.

"And Lord Ryder, are you really not going to consider it? I am very confident in my skills." Arya threw a coquettish eye at Su Chen.

Su Chen opened the office door and shouted to the outside: "Aina, show me out."

Arya rolled her eyes, feeling unhappy with Su Chen's unromantic behavior, but there was still a long way to go, and she believed that she could take down this pretty boy. By then, the funding for the Academy would be as much as she wanted.

Wait for Arya to leave the office.

Su Chen opened the rule list and glanced at the activated rule options——

[Confidant: All people entering the logistics department will unconditionally increase their trust in Reid by 20%. ]

After Su Chen's influence increased, plus the upgrade of the rule level, the effect of [Confidant] also doubled.

Arya was completely unprepared for him just now. In addition to her own attitude, there was also the additional bonus of this rule.

However, he had no interest in that kind of bus.

"Judgment... Water God?"

Su Chen smiled slightly. These people really thought of it.

...

Arya acted quickly. The next day after talking with Su Chen, she went to the door again and informed the nobles of the result of the discussion - they agreed to hand over the legislative power of Fontaine to Su Chen.

However, Su Chen was already the executive officer of the Logistics Department. In theory, it was not allowed to obtain legislative power at the same time.

How could one person have two positions?

So Su Chen proposed to merge the legislative body into the Privy Council.

In fact, the existence of the Privy Council is similar to the General Affairs Department of Liyue, which is responsible for the dispatch of various aspects, even legislation. Later, because there were more "miscellaneous matters", the legislative part was separated and became an independent institution of Fontaine alongside the Tribunal.

Now it seems to make sense to propose a merger.

As for Su Chen's proposal, the people in the legislative body expressed their approval. They have long wanted to reach out to the Privy Council. As long as they can get in and disintegrate the situation of Su Chen's monopoly in the Privy Council from the inside, and then attack the Logistics Department, how much money will they have at that time?

So, what was originally an unlikely event was agreed upon at the speed of light with both parties willing to do so. Then the senior administrative officials of Fontaine went around and finally symbolically handed it over to Lady Funina for a look. The matter was settled.

The office environment of the Legislative Council remained unchanged, but it was part of the Privy Council in terms of administrative planning. Then Su Chen naturally let Aina take over as the head of the Legislative Council, just as his representative.

The nobles had no objection to this.

They were even studying how to turn Aina against the government and use her as a mole to attack the logistics department.

"It's really scary. The Legislative Council was merged into the Privy Council."

"So why did it suddenly become like this?"

"Who knows, maybe those big guys are playing some games themselves. I am more concerned about the construction of the Opicole Opera House than this. Have you heard about the cardinal who ordered the ruling?"

"Of course I have heard of it. Lady Funina said publicly yesterday that once the opera house is built, under the fair judgment of the Cardinal of the Decree, the energy generated will drive the entire Fontaine forward! Wow~ Every time I hear Lady Funina speak, I can't help but feel excited."

"Me too! Funina's language, her laughter, and every gesture of hers are full of charm. She is worthy of being the water god of our Fontaine."

For this major event, because it has little to do with ordinary people, and the construction of the opera house, it did not cause much noise.

But soon, another thing swept the entire Fontaine.

Momang Palace.

In Funina's room.

"... This is the situation. Reid is really a great person. The funds from the logistics department will be allocated soon. When the opera house starts to be built, those who can't eat will have jobs!" Funina stood in front of the mirror and said excitedly.

In the mirror, of course there is a person like her, but this figure is not exactly the same as her. Probably except for the same appearance, the difference in temperament between the two can be seen at a glance.

"I feel relieved to see you happy like this, because I have been depressed for some time." said Fernina in the mirror. Her voice was very gentle and ethereal, exuding the radiance of divinity.

"That, that's because..." Fernina scratched her head, "It is indeed a bit sad, because it is really tiring to play the role of a god, but I feel that I can hold on now. With Reid here, I will be fine in just ten or a hundred years!"

Fernina laughed as she spoke.

In ten or a hundred years, her mission will be completed by then. It doesn't matter whether she becomes a god or not, as long as everyone can be saved.

When that time comes, she can tell Reid everything without reservation, and then be shocked - wow! Unexpectedly, I am the hero who saved the entire Fontaine!

"... Well, it's amazing."

For some reason, the person in the mirror showed a hint of heartache in his eyes.

But soon she changed into a gentle smile.