Genshin Impact: A Red Teyvat Life Starting from Zero

Whatever decision is made, it will be unfair to the other party.

If a decision is made that seems fair to both sides, it is actually unfair to both sides and will leave both sides dissatisfied.

Thinking about this, the class monitor was genuinely curious about what would happen next in Fontaine.

He is probably the person most knowledgeable about emerging ideas on Haiqi Island among those sent out. Having learned so much, he is now able to encounter real-world examples.

Unfortunately, he also had to handle matters related to the Sumeru Desert, and could only get information from the Fontainebleau people he met with periodically.

I wonder if the comrades in Fontainebleau can record the relevant matters in detail. Maybe he can take a look at them after he finishes his work.

Thinking this, the squad leader's thoughts gradually drifted from Fontainebleau back to the desert.

He picked out the parts he could talk about and shared his thoughts with Gerrard.

Gerrard didn't reply, but simply turned his head again to look at the assembly scene.

"Gerald, over there." In the silence between the two, the squad leader suddenly reached out and pointed to several large boxes in the distance.

"The weapons I brought you are the same as the ones we have, enough for a whole company, plus some explosives. You're strong enough that they should be easy to handle. I'll have someone train you on maintenance and upkeep later. Learn them and get to use them as soon as possible."

"Besides these weapons, there are also all-terrain vehicles over there, suitable for use in the desert. Once this place is officially operational, you'll probably be using them."

Gerald glanced at the squad leader with surprise.

"How were you brought in? Didn't the disciplinary officers at Port Ormos check you?"

"They didn't find us, and besides, we applied for experimental equipment this time, so even if they found us, they could explain it away."

Reasonable.

"These items are classified as production tools issued to you. They can only be used for work-related reasons while you are working for us. We hope you can have a correct understanding of this."

“I understand. One thing at a time. I can distinguish between these things and won’t abuse them. However, I hope that once we have enough money, we can buy a batch.”

"no problem."

The class monitor readily agreed; it's so much easier to talk to a smart person.

After a brief conversation, Gerrard found a place to sit down.

He received too much information today; he needs to sort it out carefully.

My brain is still a mess.

He felt somewhat lost about his next step.

The class monitor didn't disturb them; he simply got up and left quietly.

He said everything that should be said and could be said.

It remains to be seen how much Gerrard can learn and what choices he will make.

Chapter 154 The Fontaine Strike

"Machine! Stop!"

"We need to work, we need to eat!"

"Reject machines!"

"We want bread, we want Fontaine, we don't want to slink into the Grey River!"

"Defend the fundamental rights that belong to human beings!"

In front of the Mo Mang Palace, a large number of Fontainebleau residents gathered, holding banners and chanting unified slogans, demanding a ban on machines further replacing humans.

Just as the squad leader far away in the Sumeru Desert predicted, the people of Fontaine could not accept being replaced, nor could they accept such a sad ending.

Since it concerns everyone's most fundamental interests, the people of Fontainebleau chose to fight for their rights.

Moreover, the people of Fontainebleau, mainly workers, united, organized, and took action much faster than the foreman had anticipated.

It is now the second day of the Fontaine general strike.

At the gate of Mo Mang Palace, several members of the guard team and Mei Luxin of Zhu Ying Ting stared at the protesting crowd with solemn expressions and tense demeanor.

The security detail has been shut down and the suspects have been taken inside the Mo Mang Palace.

They dared not let the security forces appear in front of these people, fearing that the security forces would provoke those who came to oppose the machine.

Although the security forces have been in operation for a long time and have not experienced any accidents over the centuries, they have nothing to do with ordinary people.

But the people, now overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, and panic, don't care about all that; they now view all humanoid mechanical creations with hostility.

Other security facilities in Fontainebleau have been attacked by the public.

The security agencies faithfully carried out the procedural order to arrest the criminals who attacked them, which then completely ignited public sentiment.

In this country renowned for its mechanical power, people wielded all sorts of mechanical tools, and some even carried handguns and other weapons, tearing apart the guard posts throughout Fontainebleau.

Fortunately, these protesters, mainly composed of workers, are still somewhat rational at present. At least their targets are clear, focusing only on robots such as those belonging to the security forces and a few other mechanical creations, and they have not yet launched indiscriminate attacks.

The human security personnel and the Melusins ​​are safe for the time being.

However, how long this security can last remains a big question mark.

"Has the reinforcement arrived yet?!"

At the door, the captain of the security team, sweating profusely, turned to ask a question to the team member who was walking quickly toward him from a short distance away.

With so many people, if something unexpected happens, they simply can't stop it with their limited manpower.

Don't take over the entire Mo Mang Palace then!

"No, Captain, there's no more support. The reinforcements aren't coming. We're on our own now."

The team member who walked quickly approached the captain and whispered some bad news in his ear.

The captain looked at him with an incredulous expression.

"What did you say?"

"Captain, the entire Fontaine is on strike and protesting right now. Just recently, many people in the Grey River also responded to the call and came out. The Rose Society couldn't stop them. Our last batch of guards went there to maintain order, and the Shadow Chaser's manpower is also insufficient."

"But this is the Mo Mang Palace, what if something happens here..."

The Water Goddess Funina and the Supreme Judge Navelette are also in the Momo Palace!

numb.

The garrison captain looked at the group of people gathered there, numbering at least several hundred, and possibly even a thousand, some of whom were carrying tools as weapons.

Looking at our side, we have less than twenty people, including Meilushin.

What if these people lose their rationality? How can we fight them?

All he could do now was pray that either Lady Funina or Lady Vilette in the Momo Palace would step forward and respond before things got out of control, at least to stabilize the situation.

Inside the Mo Mang Palace.

"Navilette!!!"

The door to Vilette's office was kicked open with a bang, and Funina's shouts were deafening.

Silently putting down the glass of Fontainebleau water, Navelette slowly raised her head and looked at Funina.

“Ms. Funina, I think next time you could knock before entering my office; that would be more in line with standard procedure.”

"Something terrible has happened, Navelette! Outside, do you see those protesting crowds? The whole of Fontaine is packed with them!"

"of course."

"Are you just going to stand by and watch? They look like they're about to tear us apart! Quick, find a way to resolve this!"

Navelette fell silent upon hearing this.

Is this dignified water goddess afraid of being torn to pieces by ordinary people?

Even if she doesn't make a move, can't she escape?

Navelette looked at Funina, and the familiar question welled up in her mind once again.

However, now was not a good time to ask questions, so he answered Funina's question first.

"From a generally rational perspective, the current crowd is only reacting to humanoid machines. If you are not a humanoid machine, you don't need to worry for the time being."

"But if they gather here like this, it will soon escalate further, and then there may be even bigger riots."

"Indeed. So, I'm trying to figure out a solution."

"So, what good idea have you come up with?"

Funina's eyes lit up as she looked at Navelette with anticipation.

"I haven't thought of anything yet."

"..."

Funina opened her mouth, but was momentarily speechless, unsure of what to say.

Navelette's gaze returned to the glass of Fontainebleau on the table.

In recent days, the water has been filled with panic and anxiety.

Through her perception of the emotions contained in the water and the reports from various sources, Navelette easily grasped the entire situation and understood the concerns of the protesting crowd.

—Although he knows it ≠ he understands it.

Although the panic spread so quickly and people acted so swiftly, there must have been some people fueling it behind the scenes, but ultimately, the decisive factor was their internal factors.

It is true that robots are replacing human jobs.

When people first learned of the news, although there was some panic and anxiety, they continued their normal lives without showing any particular reaction. People generally felt it wouldn't happen so quickly or so easily, and everyone remained indifferent, as if it didn't concern them.

The panic was exacerbated by the fact that several factories purchased a batch of robots from the Academy of Sciences to replace their employees.

Now, the workers in these factories have been replaced. Through the spread of the news in various newspapers, other people gradually felt the panic of being replaced. Looking at these replaced workers, they felt as if they were seeing themselves tomorrow.

Bosses are discussing the advantages of robot employees, and workers are discussing it too. People are starting to feel panicked, which is turning into discontent.

This sentiment spread rapidly, like a plague, and people gradually became hostile towards these humanoid machines that could replace humans, and began to attack the mechanical guards.

Then, the mechanical guards' strict adherence to procedures in making the arrests completely ignited public discontent.

Finally, this is the scene we see now.