frightfiction Chapter 704 Can you personally get involved?
Chapter 704 Can you personally get involved?
The workshop owner, named Isdale, keenly noticed Xu Ning's gaze.
"This big boss from Liyue has taken a liking to this machine. I must say, it's one of my masterpieces. It can precisely control both the forging force and the temperature..."
Xu Ning smiled and waved his hand, "The machine is very sophisticated. But in terms of forging technology alone, there are many alternative methods in Liyue."
Isdalene was somewhat dismissive of Xu Ning's words, after all, according to what she had learned from merchants who traveled to Fontaine, many blacksmiths in Liyue were still using the early manual forging methods to create tools.
However, no one can deny that Liyue has many amazing manufacturing processes, and it is said that many scholars from the Fontaine Academy have spent their entire lives trying to decipher even a fraction of them.
After all, the so-called "magic pocket" is just a crude imitation of a certain storage artifact in Liyue.
"What I mainly want to know is the power source that drives this forging hammer."
Xu Ning had wanted to ask this question ever since he first stepped into Fontainebleau.
From large orbital ships to small streetlights, everything seems to be using the same stable, safe, and wide-ranging energy source—something that can benefit all people. Xu Ning naturally wanted to find out more.
However, Istelle's next words disappointed Xu Ning.
"I don't know if you outsiders can understand this."
Istelle smiled apologetically, “The energy we use in Fontaine is called ‘Lawful Compensation Energy,’ a power generated by trials. In other words, when a trial is conducted in the courtroom, the decree of the cardinal authority collects people’s faith in justice and transforms it into this energy for the use of all of Fontaine.”
Xu Ning instantly understood the formation mechanism of this energy.
During his time in Mount Sumeru, Xu Ning understood that the power of the gods mainly came from people's faith.
Nasita was initially imprisoned for so many years because she failed to inherit the power of faith from the Great Tree King. That's why those old men in the Church took advantage of her weakness and put her under house arrest for so many years.
This is why I helped Naxida display her divine power before leaving Sumeru.
When the people have faith, God has power.
However, in Fontaine, the water god created that judgment machine, which converts faith into energy and supplies it to the entire Fontaine. On the surface, it seems selfless and benevolent, but in private, it must have other intentions.
"Our Lady Funina is far more cunning than she appears on the surface."
Xu Ning pondered for a moment and felt it was still necessary to continue contacting Funina, to find out more about this water goddess, before deciding whether or not to confront her directly.
Just as Xu Ning was about to thank the workshop owner and place an order for a magic pocket, he overheard another piece of energy information from the woman.
"Actually, in Fontainebleau, there is another kind of energy, which is called 'Manghuang Energy'. It is said that its generation has nothing to do with gods. Although it can generate very powerful energy, it is extremely unstable. Only people from the Fontainebleau Academy of Sciences use it as a research subject."
Wilderness Energy?
Somehow, "Mang" energy blocks with golden light and "Huang" energy blocks with dark blue light appear in the wilderness or rivers.
After hearing Istelle's explanation, Xu Ning felt that this description seemed to have been repeatedly mentioned in some classic text.
Whether in my past life or this life, I am the kind of backward person who is ignorant, unambitious, and rarely willing to pick up a book to read.
If you remember it, then it must have been something you saw recently.
Xu Ning couldn't think of anything for the moment, so he thanked Istelle and paid a deposit, agreeing to start production immediately once the sea dew flower material was ready.
No sooner had they finished speaking than Linni and his sister outside were already preparing to say goodbye.
"We will be having a grand magic show at the Opiclas Opera House tomorrow. If you have time, I hope you can all come and watch it. I will stake all the dignity of a great magician on ensuring that you will not miss it."
Paimon, who loves to join in the fun, was the first to raise his hand in agreement, and Sora naturally followed suit.
The young master seemed uninterested; this battle maniac would become listless and lose all motivation if it wasn't about fighting.
Xu Ning himself wasn't very interested in magic.
But he was particularly interested in what these two Fools magicians might do.
However, before he could even agree, someone else made the decision for him.
"Lord Xu Ning will probably be there too. After all, our Water God has specially reserved a seat for him, a VIP seat. I believe Lord Xu Ning won't refuse, will he?"
The person who arrived was none other than Clarinde, a heavyweight bodyguard specially hired by Funina.
Xu Ning was naturally not going to refuse such an "honorable" invitation, but he wondered if he could get a small stool to sit on tomorrow, as standing to watch the show was quite tiring.
However, as soon as Clorinde appeared, the young master, who had been listless just moments before, suddenly became energetic and his whole being burst into flames.
"What a coincidence, Miss Clarinde!"
The young master's tone, filled with boundless joy and anticipation, almost made Paimon, a habitual bystander, believe that this guy had fallen in love.
But his next words immediately ruined the atmosphere: "Let's duel, let me truly witness the strength of Fontaine's number one dueling agent."
The young master even managed to condense a pair of water blades.
Clarin frowned and said, “Mr. D'Artagnan, I have emphasized to you more than once that private duels are a violation of the laws of Fontaine. If you continue to pester me, I will use the power of the Enforcement Court to prosecute and arrest you. What awaits you then will be a trial and a ticket to Mello Petersburg.”
Mr. D'Artagnan was unfazed by Clarind's threat. "Trial is none of my business. I can even plead guilty outright. But Miss Clarind, can you guarantee that you'll personally intervene if I initiate a court duel?"
Clarinde felt a headache coming on looking at this guy. Why were all the lawless guys coming to Fontaine lately?
That drunkard from Liyue, the battle maniac from Winter, and that traveler who dared to draw his sword against the gods... and it seems like these guys all know each other. Are they really not here in Fontaine to cause trouble?
“Well, Miss Clorind, I do have a compromise.”
Xu Ning tapped the Dust Song Pot hanging on his waist. "Private duels are not only illegal, but they are also more likely to harm innocent people and damage facilities. However, if there are witnesses, and it is guaranteed to be in a private space that will not disturb others, then it should be fine, right?"