Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

Chapter 167 Fukalos

"Speaking of which, I have another question."

Navelette put the completed documents aside, picked up a cup, and poured water from the kettle into it.

"what is the problem?"

"Ms. Kiana, you should be able to become the embodiment of Heaven's Law directly, right? So why don't you do it?"

"Regarding this question, Vilette, you should understand that I haven't been in Teyvat for a long time, given the legacy Chaos gave you."

What Kiana said is indeed recorded in Chaos's legacy. It was during Kiana's absence that Fanes modified the ley lines and the World Tree, and became the law of nature.

"So what does this have to do with what I'm talking about?"

"After all, becoming a force of nature requires the World Tree's approval. Although the World Tree and the ley lines were originally created by me to help me maintain Teyvat, they have indeed become an indispensable part of Teyvat. Even I cannot completely ignore the will of the World Tree."

“In theory, I could indeed restore the World Tree and Ley Lines to their original state like Fanes did, but that would also return Teyvat’s environment to that time, and the human species would become extinct. If becoming the God of Reason requires such a price, then I would rather not become that God of Reason.”

Hearing this, Vilette clenched his fists. He was somewhat confused. Humans were created by Fanes, who even forcibly modified the World Tree and the ley lines in order to make humans adapt to the environment.

As a result, many elemental life forms have degenerated, and some have even had to evolve biological characteristics to adapt to their environment.

"But isn't that what Fanes did? Why don't you do the same?"

"That's where we differ. In my view, whether human or elemental, we are all part of Teyvat now. Since we are all part of Teyvat, I naturally wouldn't do such a thing. Besides, if I really did what you said, would you agree?"

Navelette fell silent. Although he already knew that the Fontaines were essentially water spirits, he had always considered them as human before learning this truth. Now that Kiana was disregarding the lives of humans and altering the ley lines, Navelette felt he couldn't stand idly by.

Kiana knew she was right when she saw Navelette's silence. After five hundred years of living with humans, Navelette had long regarded them as companions, even though the current Fontaine people were not truly human in the traditional sense.

“…I understand. As you said, I cannot disregard human life and death. Therefore, if you really go that far, I think I will most likely intervene to stop you.”

"Even if you can't beat me, you still have to make a move?"

"Even if I can't beat you, I will still help you, otherwise my conscience will condemn my actions."

"So the simplest way is to follow the other party's rules. After all, I don't want to take action against you, and it seems that you have indeed been deeply affected. In this respect, you and Chaos are somewhat similar."

Navelette's eyes flickered with curiosity as she asked, "Could you tell me more about it?"

“For some reason, Chaos gained the power to see the future,” Kiana said. “Because he saw the future of the First Throne and the future fate of the dragons. He tried more than once to change that outcome for the sake of the dragons, but in the end, it was all in vain.”

"I see. I have no further questions. I will honor your agreement with the former Dragon King and fully support you in becoming the Heavenly Ruler. If there is nothing else, please leave. I still have official duties to attend to."

Kiana checked the time and realized it was indeed time to leave. She finished her tea in one gulp and then got up to say goodbye.

When Kiana found Mei and the others, Frynn was taking them to an upcoming trial.

So the two, who had just parted ways, met again. Kiana, feeling sorry for Violet, stepped forward and gently patted Violet's head. For some reason, the atmosphere, which had been rather quiet, became strange the moment Kiana touched Violet's head.

First, Funina let out a scream that was hard to understand, which drew everyone's attention. Then everyone saw that their High Inquisitor was being patted on the head by a woman they didn't know.

Instantly, the hearts of countless young girls in love were shattered. They all bit their handkerchiefs with tears in their eyes and looked at Kiana with hostile eyes. The married women, on the other hand, were talking about it with great interest. For a moment, Violet was so embarrassed that she could hardly say anything.

Seemingly noticing the strange atmosphere, Kiana awkwardly lowered her hand and urged Navelette to go up and preside over the trial, while she and Mei and the others sat in the audience area reserved for Funina to enjoy Fontaine's unique trial format.

Perhaps because the trial was being held in an opera house rather than a courtroom, the atmosphere wasn't as serious as Kiana had imagined. Kiana even vaguely heard some audience members complaining and commenting on the trial.

Perhaps it was because this trial involved a habitual thief; with overwhelming evidence, the criminal quickly confessed and awaited the final trial.

After Navilette and the Cardinal of the Decree gave the same sentence, the prisoner was also imprisoned to enjoy his months-long prison life.

Yes, it was enjoyment. Kiana saw relaxation on the prisoner's face, not negative emotions like regret. In fact, the prisoner confessed the moment he stepped into the dock, as if he couldn't wait to go to prison.

Out of curiosity, Kiana later asked Navelette, who knew more about the situation, and learned from her that Fontaine, as a country of justice, had no death penalty, or rather, had never carried out a death penalty.

Prisoners on trial are held in a special, isolated prison where, over time, most become disconnected from society. Furthermore, recent reforms have led to the formation of a small society within the prison, where, aside from the inability to be self-sufficient in resources, it is virtually indistinguishable from the outside world.

Therefore, many prisoners cannot adapt to life outside after their sentences are completed. In order to return, some prisoners will commit intentional crimes and be arrested again, and then be tried and sent back to prison.

Navigette has always strongly opposed this approach, but the crimes committed by those individuals are undeniable, and in order to uphold justice, Navigette has had to make corresponding judgments, which is why the practice has been repeatedly prohibited but not stopped.

For this reason, Navilette suggested to Frynn that such behavior be written into the law, so that it could be handed over to the guards for supervision and education without trial.

However, Funina, who had a particular fondness for trials, strongly resisted this suggestion, and eventually the matter was dropped.

Kiana naturally knew what was going on. Just now, when the Cardinal Decree was in operation, Kiana sensed a consciousness within it. Out of curiosity about the Fukaros Project, Kiana connected with the World Tree.

Strangely, the World Tree's records of relevant information were rather vague, so Kiana, in order to obtain accurate information, took the opportunity to connect to the Imaginary Tree.

Through the Imaginary Tree, Kiana also learned that the consciousness within the Cardinal of the Decree was Fukaros, or rather, the divine aspect of Fukaros. Funinna was not the human girl specially chosen by Fukaros as Kiana had imagined, but rather a human aspect separated from Fukaros.

By separating the divine and the human, Fucarus successfully created a human girl who looked exactly like Fucarus, but was not the water god.

Also for the sake of secrecy and his own selfish reasons, Fukaros did not allow Frinna to inherit his memories. After doing all this, Fukaros placed his divine side into the Cardinal of Decree, which he created, to accumulate the energy needed for the plan.

After dismissing the others, Kiana went to the room where the Cardinal Core of the Decree was located. After glancing at the core, Kiana entered the space inside the core without thinking.

This is a stage now in ruins. Fukaros, dressed in a formal gown, is looking in surprise at Kiana, who has suddenly barged in. Above Kiana's head floats a giant sword made of Lawful Energy.

"Who are you? How did you get in?"

Fukaros asked Kiana in alarm, which wasn't surprising given her strong reaction. After all, she had been living in seclusion here for five hundred years, and her only source of information about the outside world was from Funina.

To prevent spoilers, she wasn't even invited to the group chat, so this was Fukaros's first official meeting with Kiana.

For a moment, Fukaros thought that Sky Island had discovered her plan and that Kiana had been sent by Sky Island to deal with her.

After all, I learned from Funina that something called Group Chat has appeared in Tivatri, which not only connects several different worlds, but also provides a complete view of what has happened in the past, present, and future.

It's not surprising that the people on Sky Island knew about my plan through the group chat, and it's also not surprising that they would send assassins to kill me to ensure the prophecy is executed correctly.

However, what Fukaros didn't expect was that Kiana wasn't an assassin sent by Sky Island; instead, she was the successor of the Heavenly Principle that Funa had told her about.

After Kiana's explanation, Fukaros finally lowered her guard. Realizing her earlier lapse in composure, Fukaros coughed awkwardly.

"Speak, heir of Heaven's justice, if you haven't come here to question me, then what is your purpose in coming here?"

"Although I am not here on behalf of Sky Island to seek justice, that does not mean I am not here to seek justice."

After hearing this, Fukalos nervously swallowed. In that moment, she recalled her entire life, but still couldn't figure out where she had offended Kiana.

"Accusation? I don't think I've offended anyone, have I?"

"Indeed, there is no direct grudge between us, but you should never have dragged Villette into this."

"What about Villette?"

Fukaros couldn't understand what this had to do with Navelette, since Navelette was born shortly after the death of the former water goddess Goelia, and shouldn't have anything to do with Kiana.

Could it be that he had contact with Kiana before he found Navelette? That doesn't make sense! Although he hadn't had much contact with Navelette, given his serious personality, Navelette shouldn't have lied to her. And Navelette shouldn't have encountered any gods before her.

Furthermore, if Kiana is a demon god, then what is her demon god name? And after that demon god war, isn't it theoretically true that there are no demon gods in Teyvat who still possess rationality?

Perhaps Kiana noticed Fukalos's confusion, because she continued, "I wonder how much you know about the name Herakti."

"Herakti? You mean you're Herakti?!"

"It seems you know this name."

"Of course! After all, Lady Goeria is one of the few beings who was not affected by the World Tree. She told me about your deeds. If it were you, could you please help Fontaine overcome this crisis?"

“Goelia knows about me? Well, after all, she is also the heart of the Primal Sea of ​​the Universe, and she knows a little about the legacy left by Chaos. It’s not surprising that she knows my true identity. However, I refuse to help save Fontaine.”

"why?"

"I haven't even settled the score with you for what happened with Vilette yet, and you think you can help me save Fontaine? You're dreaming!"

"That's true." Fucaros gave a wry smile. "By the way, how much do you know about my plans?"

"About all of them."

"Is this also the World Tree's power?"

"No, the World Tree's records of your plans are very vague. I just have my own sources of intelligence."

"Although I'm curious about what kind of information source could provide information that is even clearer than the World Tree, I suppose you wouldn't tell me."

"Good to know. Now you should know why I'm holding you accountable, right?"

"I'm so sorry for dragging an innocent child into the dark schemes of adults and exposing him to the dirty side of humanity!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Fukaros directly performed the traditional Inazuma dogeza (a deep bowing gesture) apology to Kiana.

Kiana was so familiar with the technique that she didn't react for a moment, but since Fukaros had apologized so sincerely, Kiana couldn't really get angry.

Anyway, Vilette has actually been quite happy over the past five hundred years. Since the child is happy, Kiana has few complaints. The main reason for coming here to question her is to torture Fukaros and, incidentally, to see if Fukaros can be saved.

Since I've already destroyed the throne of the Rock God, destroying the throne of the Water God now wouldn't be a bad idea.

Moreover, once she inherits the position of Heavenly Principle, the rule of Sky Island will cease to exist, and Kiana will definitely prefer the dragon race to have control over the power of the ancient dragons.

This is not only returning the item to its rightful owner, but also a means of maintaining balance. Furthermore, the Dragon Clan and Sky Island have a long-standing feud, and simply returning the ancient dragon's power is certainly not enough for them to coexist peacefully. There will inevitably be many problems that Kiana needs to solve.

As for the second-generation Dragon Kings, Vilette and Rota, he didn't need to worry about them. After all, these two were approachable Dragon Kings, and their hatred for Sky Island was mainly ingrained in their very nature, which he could change once he ascended to the throne. As for the other second-generation Dragon Kings, he hadn't met them yet and didn't know their personalities, so he could only act according to the situation later.

The main problem lies with Apep. After all, it is the only one who is still a Dragon King. As someone who has experienced it, it will inevitably have a strong desire for revenge against Sky Island. Only Buyer and the others can figure out a solution. Right now, all I can do is pray that Apep will remember the agreement and not do anything too outrageous.

Kiana then left after making a deal with Fukaros. Fukaros watched Kiana's departing figure with a somewhat dazed expression. The events of the day had been too much for her to process, and she needed some time to digest them.

As for the deal with Kiana, we can only discuss it after Fontaine has weathered this crisis.