In Douluo Continent, my summoning of Naxi Da was exposed by the heavens.

Once something becomes a habit, one's perception of it becomes even less likely to change.

Sumeru also experienced the same thing. Because they were used to the rule of the Great Sage, the people of Sumeru also got used to not seeing the Little Auspicious Grass King.

If it weren't for the arrival of the traveler and the god-making plan jointly devised by the Great Sage and the Fools, no one would have imagined that the gods would be imprisoned by the Great Sage.

On the celestial screen, Fukaros is still instructing Funinna on what to do.

"...Remember, the challenge before you is not how to find 'divinity,' but rather how to confront 'humanity.'"

"Hmm... I might not understand it yet, but I'll try to do it."

"So when will my role as the water god finally end?"

"To complete this task, you may have to go through countless years, and you will not grow old until the day the task ends."

And I promise you, everything will end in a grand, dramatic trial, and everyone will be saved.

"Trial, huh? That's exciting and something to look forward to."

At this moment, Funina had no idea what she was about to face, and was still excited about being the chosen one.

The scene then shifts to the second act.

[Act Two: Inaugural Address, Furina]

Funina slowly walked up to the platform, while countless Fontaine people below looked at her with expectant eyes.

Although she appeared calm, she was actually very nervous inside.

"Although the Privy Council has already announced to the public that I will inherit the title of Water God, this is the first time I will face the public in this manner."

"Inaugural address... How can one be like a deity? To be honest, I have no clue. Just be natural."

After a moment of reflection, Funina began her inaugural address.

"Only Fontaine would have a god's inaugural address. Nata might have one too, but Nata's Vulcan is frequently replaced."

Ouyang Kong looked at Naxida and asked, "Naxida, if it were you, what would you say in your inaugural address?"

"Me? Let me think. I'll say something like, 'Let's all work together to build Mount Sumeru.'"

However, given Fontaine's situation at the time, such an explanation was inappropriate.

What Fontaine needs is a benchmark of faith, whatever that benchmark may be, it must be established immediately.

Just as Fucarus said, Fontaine might not need a real god; what they need is a god who conforms to their imagination.

The Great Tree King also agreed, stating that, in fact, a deity that needs to perform an inauguration ceremony already undermines the deity's authority.

A true god doesn't need words; miracles are enough.

For example, the winds that blow away ice and snow in Mondstadt, and the rock spears that have turned into isolated islands in Guyun Pavilion in Liyue, all demonstrate the true power of the gods.

Funina's speech continued.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Opikley Opera House tonight."

I believe you have all heard about my succession as the Water Goddess. That's right, I am Frinna de Fontaine, your new Water Goddess.

I have little experience in becoming a god of a country, but I am honored to be able to guide everyone.

As the demon god Fucarus, and also the god of justice, I will do my best to bring everyone a fair and just era.

Thank you again for coming. If you have any questions or comments in the future, please feel free to submit them to the Privy Council. The future of Fontaine requires everyone's joint efforts.

"That should be fine, right?"

"I thought I would stutter, but thankfully I was able to express my thoughts smoothly. So, what's next..."

Furina's inaugural address was fairly standard, but that's precisely what the people of Fontainebleau needed right now.

Questions about Funina have also emerged one after another.

"This is the new water god? Is the Privy Council just fooling us? As a god superior to humans, I thought he would be more powerful."

"Hey, did you hear that? She actually wanted us to give her feedback in the end."

"Shouldn't gods be omnipotent? Since she's so humble, how is she any different from an ordinary person?"

"I suspect there might not be a new water goddess at all; she might just be a puppet put up by the Privy Council."

Faced with the various doubts from the audience, Fu Ningna was indeed a little flustered.

"Wait, what's going on? Everyone's doubting me. This is terrible. If I'm exposed, no one will be able to be saved from the prophecy."

At that moment, Funina also remembered what she had said to her reflection in the mirror.

"I just need to play the role of a god in people's imagination."

"Calm down, Funina. Think about it carefully. What kind of god do the people want? What do they imagine?"

"The image I'm destined to play: a strong, assertive, and dispelling-all doubts."

Once Funinna fully understood everything, she burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, hahaha, not bad, not bad, my people, only you are worthy of my rule, Funina."

I was wondering if the people of Fontainebleau would still obey if a cowardly puppet were to step onto this stage and presumptuously claim to be the master of the opera house.

It seems good now; none of you are the boring kind of people, and you are all qualified to witness those wonderful trials with me in this opera house.

Okay, that performance was a little something to give you all, an entrance that I thought was appropriate for the opera house atmosphere.

Now, let me give my remarks again.

"Oh, so that was a performance. No wonder, I forgot this was an opera house."

"The new god is so unique, it startled me, but it's better than the cowardly one before."

"A god who is both interesting and powerful is wonderful. I can feel more at ease about the future."

The people of Fontaine didn't care which part of Furina's story was an act and which part was a genuine expression of emotion.

They only wanted to see in Funinna the part of the deity that matched their imagination.

It truly proves the saying: "When falsehood is taken for truth, even truth becomes falsehood; when nothingness is taken for existence, even existence becomes nothingness."

When Funina saw that the people of Fontaine no longer questioned her, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Public opinion seems to have shifted, so let's start the speech again based on that feeling."

Listening to Funina's heartfelt words, those watching the sky felt heartbroken. Bearing the fate of the entire Fontaine, she had to be careful with every step, afraid that a single wrong step would bring annihilation upon herself and the entire Fontaine.

How can one not feel sorry for a human being who bears the fate of Fontaine with such a small body?