Genshin Impact: A Red Teyvat Life Starting from Zero

"Thank you."

Navelette nodded to Duke Carter in gratitude.

“Therefore, the problem has been solved.” He glanced at the Fontainebleau nobles surrounding him.

"Next, I will enact new laws to mandate restrictions on the use of robots, set a ratio of robots to human employees, and guarantee the salaries and benefits of human employees. What are your opinions?"

"No no."

The nobles quickly shook their heads.

I dare not have it, I dare not have it.

"There's no need for you all to worry too much. Although the use of robots is restricted, Fontaine's electrical revolution is maturing. Exporting electrical machinery to other countries can generate a considerable income. Mo Mang Palace will arrange the relevant matters as soon as possible. In addition, you will all receive certain tax reductions or exemptions regarding import and export."

This could be considered a form of compensation, but the nobles were clearly not interested in it and only gave it a perfunctory verbal agreement.

They could have earned more by using robots for production.

This is like taking away their ham and then leaving them with a piece of moldy bread, while arrogantly claiming it's a gift.

We just have to compromise for now.

No, I have to think of a way to earn the money back...

They started using their brains.

Chapter 160 What Choice?

Generally speaking, negotiations involving such significant interests would take at least a year and a half, let alone ten days or half a month.

It's simply impossible to reach a conclusion in just over ten hours.

It was just that the situation was urgent and escalated quickly, so Villette had no choice but to resort to some means.

The talks ended there.

The group began to walk outside, and Navelette also stood up, preparing to give an explanation to the protesters gathered outside.

After everyone else had left, Duke Carter stopped in his tracks.

Behind Duke Carter was only Navelette.

As the two soundproof doors in front of him slowly closed, Carter turned around and looked at Villette.

“Lord Villette, as far as I know, you are not the kind of person who would cover up evil.”

Carter stared intently into Villette's eyes, as if he could see right through her.

"So why are you still getting entangled with them instead of directly accusing and trying them?"

When Carter asked her question, Navelette lowered her head slightly and did not give a reply.

The atmosphere was slightly stiff.

"In other words, you can't actually produce any evidence that could pose a threat, or it's simply not enough to support a trial."

Navelette still did not give a reply, but just looked at Carter quietly.

A flash of understanding crossed Carter's eyes.

"I understand."

The rumors are probably true.

Legend has it that the water is filled with people's emotions and memories.

If it's a deity, then it must be able to read this information.

Only in this way can we explain why Villette, despite having no evidence, knew everything about what these people had done.

"So, the reason you know all this is because..."

Carter looked somewhat agitated, but halfway through his sentence, he saw Villette close her eyes.

Does this mean they don't want him to continue?

Indeed, since Lord Vilette intended to conceal it, it would be better for him to point it out.

Even though it's just the two of them here.

"...Ha, who knows? Maybe it's because you're very responsible."

Carter chuckled to himself, then turned and pushed open the door to leave.

However, the smile on his lips was even harder to suppress than AK's.

It seems he did the right thing this time.

Navelette looked at Carter's expression, shook her head, and then followed Carter out of the office.

He then realized that it was already dawn.

It lasted all night, and it even rained, but the crowd gathered outside still didn't disperse; in fact, he sensed there were even more people.

More and more people are gradually joining the movement.

Things have become somewhat chaotic here. There has been no response for over ten hours, and the crowd has become restless.

People rushed forward again, shoving and jostling with the security guards.

As Navelette walked to the door, she could still hear the questioning voice.

"Why haven't I received a reply after so long?"

"Please understand that such talks cannot produce immediate results."

"You failed, huh? Those guys didn't agree, huh? They made us wait here in the rain all night, and this is it?!"

"The negotiations have not yet yielded any results..."

"Stop trying to fool us!"

The security guards were still trying their best to maintain order, even though, given the size of the crowd they were facing, it would only take them a moment to be trampled.

"crunch~"

The gates of Mo Mang Palace reopened after more than ten hours of silence.

In an instant, the restless crowd quieted down.

The nobles who came to participate in the negotiations left the Mo Mang Palace one after another. They did not linger but left directly.

"what's the situation?"

People stared in disbelief at the scene.

The sound of a scepter striking the ground could be heard.

Navelette's figure appeared before everyone.

"It's Lady Vilette!"

Pairs of expectant eyes watched this figure.

"Supreme Judge Navelette hereby declares that the Robot Use and Management Act will strictly limit the use of robots in all aspects, strictly limit the ratio of robot to human employment, and strictly limit the salaries and benefits of all types of workers. For details, please refer to the latest edition of the Fontaine Code. This Act shall take effect immediately!"

The scepter fell heavily.

The people at the scene were still in shock.

"Can we... go on living a good life now?"

A mechanic's mutterings echoed through the quiet surroundings.

Navelette immediately responded to him: "That's right, your worries about being replaced can be put to rest."

"Great!"

As if the play button had been pressed instantly, a deafening cheer erupted from the crowd.

The news of the new bill taking effect spread to protesters gathered throughout Fontainebleau amid cheers.

Seeing the cheering crowd mingling with the guards, Navelette finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems the situation has been temporarily resolved.

Unlike the other nobles who left dejectedly with long faces, Vilette did not join in the jubilant atmosphere; she simply turned and silently returned to the Momo Palace.

Whether it's joy or frustration, it's all human, and has nothing to do with him, an outsider.

The only person who shared Navelette's feelings was Duke Carter, who was walking down the street watching the cheering crowd.

However, he felt mostly sentimental.

“Mr. Carter, I still don’t understand. We haven’t done anything wrong, so why should we have to give up our rights like those other people?”

The young woman walking beside Carter had been holding back for a long time, but finally couldn't help but ask the question.

“Julian, you are still young, you still don’t understand.”

Carter shook his head.

“What should I understand?” Julian was very puzzled.

"From the moment robots appeared, we were already swept into the dustbin of history."

“What?” Julian was utterly astonished. “You mean the protesters? Or the robots? But the problem has already been solved, hasn’t it? They’ve already started cheering, and they’ll probably disperse soon.”

Has the problem really been solved?

Carter's sharp gaze fell on Julian, making the latter feel a sudden unease.

"You must know the power of money, right? Those who have long since become slaves to money and power are just machines for earning Mora. Now that such a huge amount of assets is placed in front of them, how could they possibly give up so easily?"

"..."

Julian opened her mouth, but she couldn't refute it.

This is a fact.

“They will seize every opportunity and every chance to make up for their losses. Simply setting up laws now will not solve the problem at all; at most, it can only delay the outbreak of the problem. What is bound to happen will happen eventually.”

“Julian, think about it carefully. When both sides reach their limit of tolerance for each other, when the conflict between them becomes truly irreconcilable and a matter of life and death, what choice will the Supreme Judge make when faced with the majority of Fontaine and a minority like us?”