Yes, Lady Funina!

Yae Shinko would never think that these little tricks of his would be enough to stump the guy in front of him. If the other party was really so easy to deal with, he would not have lost the duel in front of the emperor despite having the advantage.

Sometimes Yae Shinko would wonder, if he had won the duel in front of the emperor that year, would the situation be different?

However, as soon as this thought came to her mind, Yae Shen Zi knew that this idea was meaningless. She had lost, and lost completely, just like Kujo Sara had never gotten anything good from her, and Yae Shen Zi had never defeated Richard.

If she could win last time, she might not be so obsessed with him.

Over the past hundred years, Richard had almost become her obsession, just like a shadow stuck in a dead end.

"That's true, but have you ever thought that when people find out that there is a poison pill under the sugar coating, it might backfire."

Yae Shenzi had anticipated this and had made sufficient preparations in advance. She said, "Are you trying to talk about the dangers of the evil spirit? I'm sorry, but before I came here, I had already hired an authority from Fontaine to conduct a detailed safety assessment of this project."

"With the famous Fontaine Academy of Sciences as a security guarantee, I believe that even the Mo Mang Palace will not be able to interfere on the grounds of safety, right?"

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"So, do we really have no solution at all?" After listening to Richard's story, Funina asked unwillingly.

This feeling made Funina feel extremely uncomfortable, as she knew that the other party had bad intentions but she was helpless in doing anything about it, and even had to be restrained on her own territory.

After all, even if she was the water goddess, Furninna couldn't stop her people from pursuing a better life without any reason.

Although pie won't fall from the sky for no reason, the pie drawn by Yae Shinto looks too real and too tempting. The huge benefits and reputation behind it make everyone tempted.

This naturally includes Funina herself, because behind Inazuma's investment promotion, it represents the further deepening of Fontaine's influence on Inazuma, and represents an endless supply of Mora. If you think further, if the new type of "Jade Steel" is really as powerful as Yae Shenzi said, then it involves the industrial upgrading of Fontaine's machinery industry.

After all, the progress of mechanical technology depends largely on the progress of materials. Otherwise, if there are only theories but no suitable materials, even a skilled cook cannot cook without rice.

"Of course there is a way."

"Be more specific." Seeing Richard's confident look, Furninna knew this was a sure thing.

"First, we can question its authority and point out that the report given by the Fontaine Academy of Sciences is one-sided. We cannot rule out the possibility of bribery. After all, the Fontaine Academy of Sciences has also caused a lot of trouble in recent years, right?"

"But if that's the case, will the Fontaine Academy of Sciences have any objections?" After the last lesson, Funina would obviously consider the consequences before doing anything.

In Funina's opinion, such an attack on the authority of the Fontaine Academy of Sciences would certainly cause dissatisfaction from the other side. It's not that Funina is afraid of the Fontaine Academy of Sciences, but she just doesn't want to increase unnecessary internal friction.

"What you said does make sense, so we can try another approach." Richard handed a pen and a piece of white paper to Funina.

Furninna took the pen, somewhat confused about what Richard was going to do.

"Suppose that what is in front of you is an important authoritative report. Just sign your signature and this report will bring more jobs, a better economy, and stronger political achievements to Fontaine."

"But what? If something goes wrong, you will have to take responsibility for it, apologize in public, lose your reputation, resign... Will you still write in such a situation, Lady Funina?"

After a brief thought, Funina said to Richard, "Will it be good for Fontaine?"

"Have."

"Then I'll sign." Funina said firmly.

Richard was surprised at Fernina's courage. He thought for a moment and added, "If something goes wrong, you might be exiled to Meropeburg."

"Well...then I'd better think about it again. After all, it's such a big matter. Any rash decision would be irresponsible to the public and to myself." Finina shrank her head, and her previous decisiveness had long since disappeared.

In this regard, Funina is still clear-headed. Even if she really resigns from her duties as Minister of Administration, she is still the Water God.

But if you are thrown into prison, Petersburg will not give you any preferential treatment just because you are a water god.

Even if there are preferential treatments, the conditions are definitely not comparable to what they are now.

However, Richard's simulation allowed Furninna to vaguely guess what he wanted to express...

Volume 12: Chapter Safety Assessment Report

This was a perfectly regular celebrity dinner, with fine wine, delicious food, and expensive cups and utensils all placed in this small banquet hall.

Brightly dressed women, holding hands with men in suits and ties, move from one chat group to another, talking about ideology but thinking about business.

The celebrities talked a lot of nonsense, but none of them reached an agreement. All the things they agreed on were already discussed privately. People still enjoyed such hypocritical and useless social gatherings, and many people even tried their best to squeeze in.

Obviously, such a gathering has its value, otherwise Richard would not have found time to attend it in his busy schedule.

"Oh, Professor Bossué, it's been a long time since I saw you at a party." A balding middle-aged cardiotome happily walked up to Bossué and chatted with him enthusiastically.

"Mr. Harbo, I've been really busy lately and haven't had much free time. You know, Inazuma's report is very urgent, and I have to be responsible for the reputation of the Fontaine Academy of Sciences. I can't be careless." Professor Bossué looks rigid and his words and actions are mechanical, but one can see the shrewdness hidden in his eyes.

As one of the only two leaders in the Fontainebleau Academy of Sciences today, Professor Bossué is obviously not a simple person.

"Haha, Professor Bossué is still so responsible. You have come to the right place today. Let me introduce two distinguished guests to you." The old paramedic patted Bossué on the shoulder and led him to the center of the venue.

"Hey, ladies and gentlemen, sorry to bother you, but could I take up some of your time?"

As the organizer of this party, with such a heavyweight guest as Bossué around him, although Habo was a little unwilling, everyone still gave him face.

The center of the party - Ms. Funina and Secretary General Richard - stepped aside.

Funina was already accustomed to such high-society banquets and did not feel uncomfortable at all. Instead, she felt like a fish in water.

As for Richard, needless to say, with his abilities, he can integrate well into any occasion, even a kindergarten meeting.

Besides, all this was originally arranged by him.

"This is Professor Bossué. Mr. Richard, Ms. Funina, you guys chat. I have something to do, so I'll leave you for now." After the middleman, Harbo, introduced the two parties, he left tactfully.

"Professor Bossué?" Richard showed a look of surprise, as if he was surprised to meet him here.

Professor Bossuet's stern face also showed a smile. He was the first to extend his hand to Richard and said, "I didn't expect to meet the Secretary-General and the distinguished Lady Funina here."

After a brief greeting, Richard asked, "Professor Bossuet, I heard that you are busy with a project recently. How come you have time to attend the banquet today?"

"Yes, Mr. Richard. The project I'm responsible for is nearing completion. The report has basically been completed. All that's left is to fill in some details. We can leave these things to the students. After all, we have to let them practice." Professor Bossué talked about this project with a smug smile on his face.

In his opinion, this report will not only bring huge profits to Fontaine, but he will also gain more resources and greater voice in the Fontaine Academy of Sciences.

It is very likely to break the current bipolar structure of the Fontaine Academy of Sciences and completely overwhelm the arch-rival Edwin.

He himself also hopes to get the support of Fontaine's high-ranking officials like Richard. Of course, it would be great to get the support of the Lord of Water, which would be icing on the cake.

Yes, in Bossuet's eyes, the importance of Lord Water God was not as great as Richard's. After all, he knew that although Funina was the nominal administrative minister, the one who really held the real power was her executive secretary.

In fact, many of the decisions made by Funina have been basically screened by Richard. No matter which one is chosen, it meets Richard's expectations.

This is just like many vice-presidents of the Fontaine Academy of Sciences, who are merely honorary titles but have no corresponding power.

"Report? What kind of report requires a Grand Secretary like you to be personally responsible for?" Richard asked in surprise.

"It's a research report on the safety quality of the working environment of Inazuma's sand-tapping. According to our team's survey data, although the environment of sand-tapping is uh... special, the harm to the human body is not as great as imagined."

"It complies with Fontaine's most basic working environment regulations, so there won't be any safety issues. It may even be beneficial." Bossuet said confidently.

"Is there any benefit?" Richard really couldn't understand what benefit could there be in that remote and poor place with such rugged and changeable terrain.

"The lightning element is rich. Didn't a recent research report point out that the human body is rich in weak bioelectric currents, so appropriate electric shocks are beneficial to the human body?"

"So you think the enrichment of lightning element is beneficial to the physical and mental health of the human body?" Richard said with a sudden realization. He wondered if this guy had become stupid from reading too much. If this was beneficial, he could give Bossuet some electricity for free.

Apart from anything else, at least it can prevent the professor from suffering from Alzheimer's disease. If he is electrocuted to death, he will naturally not become old, let alone suffer from dementia.

perfect.

"No, I don't think so. I just think there is such a possibility." Bossuet shook his head and said.

Only then did he act like a rigorous scientist, but this caution was most likely due to his fear of taking responsibility.

Professor Bossué gave Richard the impression of being more of a businessman than a scientist.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that Richard made a mistake. Professor Bossué does have some real talent and knowledge. He is not only the originator of the concept of the new clockwork mechanism, but also the person in charge of the development of the project.

Perhaps it is precisely because of this that Yae Shinko spent a huge amount of money to ask this authoritative professor to travel to Inazuma and issue a safety assessment report.

"Well, actually I've also been to Ta'ersha, the scenery there is quite beautiful, but..." Richard looked around and asked quietly.

"Did your team encounter any strange things in Tadingsha?"

"A strange thing?" Bossuet was stunned, a little confused.

"The weather was fine, but suddenly there was thunder, and at night there were often creepy wailing sounds coming from outside the house," said Richard.

"Mr. Richard, please believe in science." Bossuet shook his head and laughed. He didn't expect that a powerful figure like Richard would actually believe these rumors.

"Science? Well, then does Mr. Bossuet know about the remains of the demon?" Richard asked.

"Of course I know. In fact, the Fontaine Academy of Sciences also conducted in-depth research in this area in the early years." As a professor at the Fontaine Academy of Sciences, Bossuet naturally knew what a terrible product the remains of the demon were.

Richard narrowed his eyes and said shockingly, "There are remains of the demon god in Inazuma, which is called the Suishen in the local area. It is the resentment left by Ming Shen who killed the demon god Orobas in the early years. It has been wandering in Inazuma's land for thousands of years."

Bossuet frowned. He had heard of this kind of thing before, but wasn't the demon god Orobas killed on Bayun Island?

Although Ta-Ting Sand is not far from Ba-Yun Island, there is at least a Ming-Zhui Beach in between. The resentful demon god should not go to Ta-Ting Sand to cause trouble, right?

"Mr. Richard, you are worrying too much. The demon god Orobas was killed on Bayun Island, not on Taling Sand. I have never heard of a demon god's resentment being able to act on its own after death." Bossuet said with a lack of confidence. In fact, the Fontaine Academy of Sciences has not yet fully figured out the characteristics of the demon god's remains.

On the one hand, it is because there are too few samples. On the other hand, the remains of the demon god are very likely to be affected by the power of the demon god before his death, and the characteristics displayed may be very different.

But the only thing that is certain is that they are extremely dangerous to humans, and the slightest contact with them could be life-threatening.

Therefore, Richard's words cast a thick layer of gloom over Bossuet's originally good mood.

"I'm not sure about this, but what if something goes wrong?" Richard asked with a smile.

"Mistake?" Bossuet chuckled. He subconsciously wanted to deny this possibility, but Richard's words just now were still lingering in his ears.

"If Taliangsha is not as safe as you think...your reputation in Fontaine Academy of Sciences...your courage is commendable." Richard chuckled twice, and stopped there without saying anything more, leaving enough room for the old professor to imagine.

And Fu Nina at the side also added at the right time: "Were you talking about the devil just now? As far as I know, the residue left by the devil in Inazuma is extremely difficult to remove. Even Ming Shen can't completely remove it. He can only rely on sealing."

"Let me think, the one responsible for sealing the remains of the demon god should be Inazuma's Narukami Taisha. Do you know Narukami Taisha? Professor Bossuet... Professor Bossuet?"

"Ah? Oh, sorry, Lord Water God, I was distracted just now. You know that people tend to be distracted when they get old, and it's hard to concentrate..." Bossuet forced a smile and replied.

How could Bossuet not know about Narugami Taisha? The person who asked him to go to Inazuma to issue a safety assessment report was the chief priest of Narugami Taisha, who is still in Fontaine!

When thinking about the other party's recent actions, his thoughts inevitably diverged.

Could there be something hidden in this that he doesn't know about? For example, Talingsha is not as safe as imagined. What he and his team see is actually what the other party wants them to see. The so-called safety is most likely an illusion deliberately created by the other party.

After all, when they were stepping on the sand, Inazuma did provide them with a shrine maiden as a guide.

The more Bossuet thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. The more he thought about it, the more he found that there were many suspicious points about Inazuma's previous trip.

"Excuse me, Professor Bossuet, how long have you and your team been in Inazuma?" Richard asked, not giving Bossuet any room to think.

"About a month or so..." Bossuet took out a handkerchief from his arms, wiped the sweat from his head, and said with a slight stutter.

"One month?" Richard wondered.

"One month!" Bossuet confirmed.

"Oh, then the report you wrote is really...really bold." Richard seemed to have no idea what words to use to describe Professor Bossuet's behavior, and could only describe the professor as bold.

"Actually, one month is already a long time. There are still many things to be dealt with at the Fontaine Academy of Sciences..." Bossuet's voice became weaker and weaker, and it was even harder to hear what he was saying at the end.

Apparently, the great professor has begun to wonder whether it is too imprecise to use only one month to assess the safety of a region.

When Richard saw Bossuet falling into self-doubt, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Are you sweating a lot, bro?

"In fact, Inazuma has an island climate, and the environment changes greatly throughout the year, especially in autumn, when thunderstorms are frequent. It is said that many people are killed by lightning in Inazuma every year. Professor Bossuet, have you ever encountered a thunderstorm?"

"I have, but..."

"But Professor Bossuet, have you ever thought about this? If the report you wrote is wrong, even if something happens ten years later, the Fontaine newspaper will be the first to look for your report."

"Then they will find out that Professor Bossuet and your team have provided technical support for the development of sophisticated machinery for the Xumi Academy..."

"That was twenty years ago," Bossué argued. The old professor's face flushed as he put himself into the context of what Richard had described.

"Nineteen years." Richard added at the right time.

Funina also said to Bossuet with deep feeling: "The newspapers in Fontaine are really like this. For the sake of sales, they will not show mercy even to me."

"You should understand the terribleness of public opinion, right? Groundless rumors will bring you endless troubles."

Professor Bossué's expression was unusually wonderful. The wrinkles on his face were twisted into a chrysanthemum shape, his back teeth were clenched, and it seemed that all the muscles in his face were exerting force.

Fu Nina followed up with another attack: "Once something goes wrong, those third-rate newspapers will not let go of such a good opportunity. Lifting someone up high and then dropping him heavily, like a dramatic ups and downs, is the favorite drama of the media and the people of Fontaine."

"You are going to be famous, Professor Bossué."

Funina sang in an aria: "The victims reported by Bossuet smelled like roasted meat."

"hiss……"

Bossuet took a deep breath and involuntarily avoided Funina's gaze.