Original God: Being stepped on by Alechino at the beginning

　"...yes!"

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　Lu Li, who had finally left the Opiklet Opera House this time, stood under a street lamp, pondering how to advance the plot next.

　The condition for the appearance of the Star-Eating Whale is that the water goddess Fernina must be judged.

　Therefore, regarding Funina, the plot must also be advanced. She must be put into a real desperate situation, making her completely believe that she is hopeless and thus deceive the will of heaven, so that the fate opportunity she has activated will officially take effect.

　However, before that, some events can be intervened in advance to change the expected outcome.

　Just like the case of the mysterious missing girl, due to Lu Li's intervention, the final criminal, Vashie, was arrested early, thus reducing the number of victims.

　Lu Li already had an idea of ​​the next event that could change the bad ending.

　It's time to set off. Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I last saw that young lady.

　As if thinking of that woman's exaggerated and bold behavior and cheerful and optimistic attitude towards life, Lu Li couldn't help but slightly curl up the corners of his mouth at this moment, as if he was thinking of many interesting things.

　After waving his sleeves and leaving, Lu Li boarded a passenger ship and headed for Baisong Town.

　It is unknown when the water of Fontaine's original fetal sea will begin to rise for the first time, so arriving earlier and making arrangements in advance is undoubtedly the best choice.

　You know, in the original story, it was because Baisong Town was caught off guard by the unexpected appearance and rise of the Primordial Sea's waters, and without any emergency measures, that it suffered devastating losses. This incident also profoundly affected Navia, and later, when Furninna learned of the incident, she felt overwhelmed with guilt.

　This also paved the way for all the prelude plots that later put Funina on trial.

　The travelers and others in the original work used this incident to judge Finina's dereliction of duty and inaction, and thus put forward the inference for the first time in front of everyone that she was not the water god, and finally realized the arrival of destiny!

　Therefore, if you want to follow the plot as closely as possible, not violate the predetermined fate, and at the same time want the ending to be as perfect as possible, then some arrangements need to be made now.

　Coincidentally, due to Lu Li's intervention, the Rose Thorn Society's president, Carres, who should have died at the hands of Clorinde's sword in Vash's conspiracy, is still alive.

　You know, the current Thorn Rose Society is not the weakened force in the original novel, but the undisputed number one gang in Fontainebleau!

　The concern for the safety of the people in Baisong Town, the favor they owe me, and the friendship between me and Navia.

　Lu Li was certain that President Cares would definitely stand on his side.

　In this way, this time, the fate that Baisong Town should have suffered will be changed!

　Chapter 81: Navia and Clorinde's Whisper

　At the same time, in Baisong Town, the headquarters of the Rose Thorn Society.

　In her own boudoir, Navia looked at her best friend Clorinde who was eating a puff dessert with some confusion.

　The two have known each other since childhood and are very good friends. When they have free time, or when they are on a mission and cannot return, or when they accept an invitation, Clorinde will take the initiative to come to Baisong Town and spend the night at her bestie's house.

　That's the case tonight.

　The reason why Navia felt a little strange at this moment was that she noticed that her best friend's eyebrows seemed a little different from before.

　After all, they knew each other when they were very young, and they could be said to be childhood sweethearts. Naturally, the changes in their appearance are obvious to those who have seen them more often.

　It was about four or five days ago that Navia last saw Clorinde.

　But I haven't seen her for about four or five days, and why do I feel like Clorinde seems to have changed a lot?

　This is reflected in the emotions of the eyebrows and eyes, which feel much softer, giving the entire face more depth and three-dimensionality, thus adding to its charm.

　This is not ordinary

　Makeup can do that, and, according to Navia's impression, Clorinde never liked to spend time on makeup.

　So what exactly happened? How could Clorinde have changed so much after just a few days?

　Navia was extremely worried at this moment.

　However, no matter how the young lady tried at the tea party, Clorinde was always shy and awkwardly changed the subject when asked this question. If a Shadow Hunter didn't want to tell a secret, then no matter what method was used, it could not be investigated in depth. Therefore, this also left Navia no chance to continue asking questions.

　Sitting shoulder to shoulder with her bestie, Navia simply stopped thinking about the reason for this change and asked curiously, "By the way, how long will your security work be? It seems like we haven't been able to be together for a few days since you were hired as a bodyguard..."

　"Even when we were dueling agents, we rarely slept together, whether we were Shadowhunters or in charge of duels in the Inquisition... Besides, your work in the Thorn Rose isn't easy," Clorinde said softly after taking a sip of her tea. "Like last time you invited me to stay the night, it was past one in the morning and you were still busy with official business. In the end, you asked me to come over and help you. Then we just found a rug in the study and fell asleep hugging each other."

　"Ahem, that was a special case, it won't happen this time~"

　Navia, whose past was exposed, scratched her head with an embarrassed hand and said softly, "Father has gradually delegated the responsibility of managing all matters to me. Under his guidance, I have gradually learned how to more rationally coordinate and handle the brothers' affairs and financial disputes. Now, if I encounter a situation like last time again, I will not be as helpless as I was then."

　Clorinde nodded in agreement. In her impression, Carres was able to build such a foundation from scratch. His skills, courage and wisdom should not be underestimated. Therefore, she believed her friend's words.

　It seems that Navia can indeed learn a lot of management and business experience from her father after she wants to study.

　In addition, her style of doing things is very different from that of Cares, but more approachable and likable. Given time, she will eventually be able to smoothly take over her father's burden and raise the banner of the Thorn Rose Society.

　"Well, I believe you. Speaking of which, Navia, why didn't you see Mr. Cares when you just came here?"

　"Father is currently discussing the renovation project of Baisong Town with Lu Li, so they are still talking. They just started talking when you arrived."

　Navia leaned on Clorinde's shoulders and spoke lazily.

　But at this moment, she suddenly felt that Clorinde seemed to have exerted force on her muscles, and her shoulders were a little stiff at this moment!

　"Hey? What's wrong? Why do you look so weird all of a sudden?"

　She turned around with some confusion and immediately found that her best friend's expression was a little complicated at the moment. Navia couldn't help but ask curiously.

　"Hmm...what a coincidence...Lu Li is here today too?"

　Clorinde said this a little strangely at this moment.

　She had made up her mind to come to Navia's place today to accompany her instead of continuing to enjoy Lu Li's company, and she had already told him about it in advance, but why did Lu Li come to Navia's place today?

　If she hadn't heard that Lu Li came mainly to discuss something with Cares, she would have thought that Lu Li came to see Navia.

　"Well, he said he was thinking of something very dangerous, and his face was serious and his tone was sincere, so my father agreed to meet him and receive him," Navia curled her lips at this moment, "This guy is really something, we haven't seen each other for a few weeks after all, and when he came to an old friend's place, he didn't greet him first but started to talk about business... No, I'm angry just thinking about it. I must make him treat me to a meal and then blackmail him!"

　"Well, I agree with your idea," Clorinde's expression was a little subtle, "But in this case, Navia, why don't we go to your father's place and see if there is anything he can help us with?"

　"Hey, are we going too?"

　Navia's eyes widened.

　"Well, I'm curious about Lu Li's request. Furthermore, he specifically requested to see Mr. Cares, which means he's here for serious business. So, as the next president of the Thorn Rose Society, you should also join, right? After all, if it's a very important matter, joining would not only allow Lu Li...and your father to help, but also allow you to hone your experience and increase your prestige in front of others, right?"

　Hearing her friend's words, Navia suddenly felt a headache. "Wow... Clorinde, why are you preaching in such a tone?"

　"Just tell me, am I right?"

　Clorinde was a little helpless, then she reached out and gently pinched Navia's pretty face, then asked softly.

　Seeing this, the Flying Miss Yellow Rose could only sigh and nodded.

　After pulling Clorinde to stand up, Navia and she quickly put on their boots and left the room together.

　"How about bringing some desserts and coffee?"

　"I don't think I'll stay up all night... How about some snacks and tea?"

　"I think it's okay!"

　Chapter 82: Baisong Town Reconstruction Plan, Intruder Huang

　rose

　"...I understand. In that case, let's do as you say."

　At this moment, Cares stood quietly by the window, lit a cigarette for himself, slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, and said so.

　Lu Li, who was sitting on the sofa, nodded slightly at this moment. He had discussed this with Carles for a long time before. Only now did the conservative president of the Thorn Rose Society, who did not like to change the tradition casually, finally agree to his proposal.

　That is to push forward the repair and renovation work of Baisong Town as soon as possible, specifically to keep residents at a distance from the underground sea water.

　Baisong Town is located inside the island, and the residents here have been accustomed to this kind of building structure for generations. Therefore, it is definitely not an easy thing to call on everyone to move into a new house from now on, even if they do not move away.

　As the president of the Thorn Rose Society, and with its headquarters in Baisong Town, Cares naturally has a much longer-term vision.

　After weighing the pros and cons just now, he found that Lu Li's words did make sense.

　Baisong Town is located below the sea level. If one day the seawater floods back, and it is the original fetal sea water whose source is unknown, then once a sudden accidental disaster occurs, it will definitely not be easy to deal with and handle.

　There is an old saying in Liyue that only by preparing for a rainy day can one remain calm in times of crisis. He doesn't want to regret it later after something actually happens.

　Therefore, even though he knew that the construction would require a considerable amount of money, he decided to start implementing this policy.

　However, such a big thing cannot be accomplished by the Cimei Society alone, and the help of the Mumang Palace is also needed.

　But Cares was also very clear that with the cumbersome and ineffective work efficiency of the civil servants in Mumang Palace, it would definitely take a very long time to push this matter forward.

　Therefore, the initial funds for the project will probably need to be paid by the Rose Society and the people of Baisong Town themselves.

　So now, looking at the scenery of Baisong Town outside the window, Carles remained silent and just smoked calmly.

　Lu Li, who was sitting on the sofa, took a sip of black tea and saw the man's melancholy and thoughtful expression. Naturally, he also understood his difficulties.

　After pondering for a moment, Lu Li said calmly, "Mr. Cares, this is indeed going to be difficult, but if we find the right method and save some unnecessary expenses, I think we can still accomplish it."

　"I know... But now that you mention it, do you have any other suggestions, Lu Li?"

　"Well, as for the workers, the Thorn Rose Society and the local fishermen and helpers in Baisong Town should be able to fill the role. Then there's the chief engineer. I wonder if Mr. Cares has someone suitable?"

　"No. Land is very expensive here in Fontaine, and finding a good architectural engineer is not cheap. It has to be both affordable and safe. I don't have such an outstanding person in my network."

　Lu Li nodded slightly, then said softly, "Coincidentally, I happen to know someone who is very suitable. However, he is not from Fengdan, but from Xumi. Most importantly, he is quite capable, but extremely poor."

　Cares was a little surprised. "Very capable? How could someone who earns such praise from you be so poor and destitute?"

　"Well... because he's incredibly kind, always generously helping those in need. Plus, he's an idealist, always throwing himself headlong into the causes he loves. That's why he sometimes finds himself in dire straits."

　After thinking for a while, Lu Li said this with some emotion.

　"Mr. Cares, I'm not fabricating his life story. In fact, if the Thorn Rose Society sent someone to Xumi City to inquire, they would probably be able to immediately investigate his background," Lu Li said softly. "He and I had a drink together in a tavern before. Although we weren't overly familiar with each other, when I thought about who I needed help with this matter, he was almost the first person I thought of."

　"He graduated from the College of the Decrees with honors. He single-handedly oversaw the renovation and construction of a new landmark building in the port of Ormos in Xumi City. The famous Casazale Palace is his masterpiece. If you, Mr. Caress, send someone to Xumi City to find him and appeal to his needs with both reason and emotion, I believe he will immediately agree to your request and rush here, applying all his life's knowledge to complete your assignment to the best of his ability within reasonable limits."

　Hearing Lu Li introducing his friend so confidently and repeatedly, and hearing that he sounded very extraordinary, Cares couldn't help but ponder.

　After a moment, he nodded solemnly and said, "In that case, it's not a bad idea to listen to your advice. I'll send someone to Petliko Town tonight, and then set off for Xumi tomorrow. We'll try to bring this talented architect from Xumi here within three days. By the way, Lu Li, his name is..."

　"Kavi," Lu Li said softly, "The last time we met was a year ago. He came to visit his mother secretly and then drank alone in the pub. We hit it off right away, and after a few words, I felt that he was definitely a very reliable friend, but a little too kind."

　"I see..."

　Carles nodded slightly.

　He generally believed what Lu Li said, but he still had to make the necessary preparations.

　If Kavey is really willing to accept his commission, then the corresponding identity investigation must be done, and if it is confirmed that there is really no problem, after the matter is completed, as the president of the Thorn Rose Society, Carles believes that he will definitely give him a sum of money.

　Worth the reward.

　"Knock knock."

　But at this moment, when the two adults were talking, there was a sudden knock on the door of the reception room.

　The next moment, Navia and Clorinde pushed the door open and walked in directly.

　Being accustomed to his daughter's carefree attitude, Cares just shook his head slightly and tacitly approved of the two people's unruly behavior.

　But Lu Li was different. He didn't expect that Clorinde would be there tonight.

　After keenly noticing that Clorinde was staring at him dangerously at this moment, Lu Li was secretly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

　This is really...

　"What have you two been talking about for almost an hour? Tell me, I want to listen too!"

　At this moment, Navia, who had just come in, put the desserts and tea in place, then walked around the sofa and said so.

　Seeing this, Lu Li looked at Cares, and then at his nod, he quickly summarized the matters they had just discussed and explained them in a general and direct manner.

　Clorinde, who had been with Lu Li on that trip to the Sea of ​​Olden Days, now reached out her hand and stroked her chin, pondering deeply.

　Chapter 83: Lu Li’s Night Raid Next to the Sleeping Navia

　"I thought Navia would give it more consideration, but I didn't expect that after listening to you, your attitude would be more resolute than your father's."

　In Navia's boudoir, lying on the same bed with her best friend, looking at Navia's pretty face so close to her, Clorinde couldn't help but say this in a soft voice.

　Just recently, after receiving a general transformation plan from Lu Li and learning the fundamental purpose of this matter, Navia agreed without much thought, and her attitude was even more resolute than Cares's.

　At this moment, after hearing Clorinde's words, Navia, who was about to fall asleep, hummed softly, opened her eyes a little dazedly, and said softly, "I think this proposal is good, don't you think? Whether it's for safety or for the benefit of everyone in Baisong Town, I personally don't see any disadvantages if I do this. I can only see the benefits, so why not agree?"

　"Although the initial implementation will certainly be very difficult, as long as everyone works together, we can eventually achieve our goals..."

　After saying this, Navia turned around, looked at the ceiling, and whispered, "I grew up in Baisong Town, so I know better than anyone that many places in Baisong Town do have safety issues that need to be addressed. Last time, when I was helping a grandmother go home, I noticed the escalator was in disrepair and the sewer was leaking... So, I think Lu Li's proposal really needs to be adopted and implemented."

　Hearing her bestie's words, Clorinde couldn't help but ponder for a moment, then said softly, "In that case, if there's anything I can help you with, just let me know..."