Chapter 127 Extra 2: Leosli (Part 2)

From Clorinde's perspective, [a certain Leosli of Fontaine], through that earth-shattering explosion, had determined the path that the other two friends would take for years to come.

If it weren't for the huge connections behind the scenes, that sometimes reliable, sometimes unreliable adult might have taken Pelville, who has now become the "Faint Executive", and Clavi, a cadre of the Thorn Rose and Clorinde's junior sister, home to raise them.

Leosley, who had been robbed and taken home, raised an eyebrow in interest upon hearing this. "Oh? Any other exclusive news?"

Unfortunately, by this time, Clorinde, who was serving as a guard for Ms. Funina, had already finished her work schedule, so the two had to take their packed afternoon tea and snacks and part ways.

What's interesting is that Clorinde, who runs errands for Ms. Funina, usually doesn't go to the cafe during the day, and apart from coffee, her knowledge of other desserts is limited to Navia.

Whenever she happened to meet the Duke on his way to the water, she would seek Leosley's advice. Later, she would find that Lady Funina was particularly satisfied with this.

Over time, when Clorinde met Leosley, she would switch from listening to her boss's recommendations to listening to his suggestions. Of course, in order to make the purpose less obvious, she could stop and chat to pass the waiting time.

However, unlike Clorinde's accidental encounter with Leosli, the Duke, who came to the surface to breathe, was bound to encounter this duel agent who was also a part-time water god guard.

Based on his understanding of Ms. Finina, who "is said to have spies all over the continent of Teyvat", Leosli is sure that this is definitely not a coincidence.

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Although the case that led to their separation was not a good one, compared to Ms. Funina's attitude, Leosli was not too shy about it.

Looking back on the days he spent at Funina Cottage, no matter how short they were, Leosli could always come up with something else.

Initially, Leosli stayed with Lady Funina, hoping to wipe out the trafficker's adoptive family in one fell swoop. Since he was so close to the gods, the voice he emitted could not be ignored...

Unfortunately, the filter created by the divine halo was exhausted during the battle between Leosli and Ms. Funina around the bathroom.

The fundamental reason for all this seems to be the difference in the concept of time between gods and humans.

Therefore, there was a period of adjustment between them that took up most of their time together.

In the "Funina Cottage", there are many inventions and creations of the Fontaine Academy that appeared in the past 400 years, most of which are mechanical creations.

Coincidentally, Leosli also has his own experience with mechanical creations.

When Ms. Funina was still adapting to the presence of a human child in the home, she would never have thought that the shower head in the bathroom would become the fuse.

The cleaning set in the bathroom was originally a personalized device designed according to Ms. Funina's needs.

For example, the shower head and nozzle in the cleaning kit, when turned on, will spray out several streams of water with a certain impact like the fountain of Lujingquan. The effect is enough to turn a "lonely little wolf" like Leosli into a "down and out little dog" in an instant.

Of course, since it is a device customized for Ms. Funina, its presentation effect will inevitably change as Ms. Funina activates her abilities.

Things like the Little Water Man Opera and water surfing are just a few of the ways to play.

Before Ms. Funina got used to Leosli's presence in her daily life, Leosli would often just modify the shower head and nozzle into something suitable for human children during the day, but Ms. Funina would wave her hand at night and the progress would immediately go back to zero.

So, Leosli first charged at Ms. Funina's rubber companion doll, Swellmon...

Because of the bathroom incident, Leosli also received his Liyue name, Ming Fushou. Perhaps Liyue children are more likely to understand recent events like this, like a parent yelling out a full name in frustration.

Influenced by Ming Chong, Ms. Funina also had a localized view of Liyue when it came to the name "Leosli".

Judging from the naming characteristics of "Ming Fu Shou", in Liyue, Leosli would have already been a grandfather-like figure.

In contrast, Leosli found the fact that Ms. Funina couldn't cook completely acceptable.

Leosli, who also doesn't know how to cook, ate pasta of different flavors for nearly two months without complaint.

In a sense, this may be the beginning of a major step forward in the relationship between one God and one man.

It's worth mentioning that, perhaps because the poor students have more stationery, the various inventions in the kitchen at [Funina's Cottage] are even more dazzling, and this is also where Leosli's mechanical skills have improved.

...Looking back now, it was so natural for Leosli to give up the idea of ​​seeking help from Funina.

During the period of getting along with Funina, Leosli also thought about how such a person... no, how a god could stay on the throne for nearly 500 years, such a long time.

Many late nights, when he was eleven or twelve years old, Leosli tossed and turned in his bed. Then he gradually understood the motives behind Funina's policy of supporting private organizations.

Because she is the goddess of justice, the so-called queen of all waters, all directions, and all laws, she must find a position that suits her, even if her governing ability is far from commensurate with her status.

Producing an ordinance to rule on the cardinal and handing over the power of adjudication to the Grand Inquisitor was probably the best option Ms. Funina could make...

Therefore, Leosli believes that under Ms. Funina's policy on private organizations, and during the tenure of the former water god, the internal situation of Merlot Peterburg, which was independent of the entire Fontaine, is questionable.

The act of sending the adoptive parents to Mello Petersburg was not enough to judge their crimes.

While questioning the ability of this adoptive mother who looked older than her actual age, he would also wonder whether Ms. Funina, who was wavering between justice and personal feelings, would fall into a twisted emotional vortex because of him.

When he finally decided to leave, he faced the huge dial in the center of [Funina Hut] and fell into a long silence.

——Only in this place, Ms. Funina is more like a god in Leosli's eyes.

There is no doubt that Ms. Funina's behavior is far from the image of a mother that Leosley imagined, but Leosley is not sure how a real mother and son should get along.

When he was caught by Miss Ou Feini, the police officer of Melusin, he thought with regret that perhaps the way he got along with Ms. Funina was the mother-son relationship that really suited him.

Leosley didn't remember much about standing in the Oprykle Opera House. He only vaguely remembered one residual thought - how could this not be considered a kind of "the old sending off the young"?

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After entering Melo Petersburg, Leosli felt inexplicably relieved. He began to think optimistically that after ending the shadow brought by the adoptive parents, perhaps the mother-son relationship between him and Ms. Funina would not end here?

However, these are all questions for my future self to think about.

During that period, apart from earning coupons every day, he would think of Ms. Funina in the few moments he had.

Ever since Miss Abel was transferred from the Shadow Chaser Court to work on the patrol ship, she had heard of his residence... or perhaps the address of his cell (?), and she would send him some things every now and then through Head Nurse Sigwen.

Sometimes it was a rainbow rose given to her by the magician Cesar when he was performing a magic trick;

Sometimes it was a piece of jasmine grass she picked at the doorstep of her home or in Haimo Village while she was working;

Sometimes she would buy a limited-edition late-night cake when she passed by the Debo Hotel after get off work...

Not long after, Miss Ophelia, who had voluntarily transferred from the Shadow Chaser Court, sent a letter, briefly and sincerely explaining Miss Aibel's intentions.

The letter mentioned that they did have a friend who wanted to name her child Leosley to give him a little more attention.

But this is not out of empathy.

As the navigator of a track patrol ship, you may come into contact with many people during your work, including the children in the case who once lived in the same family.

In the period following the Opikle Opera House trial, people mentioned him quite often, and Aibel took the opportunity to mention his friend's idea of ​​the name...

It also helps to give this name a meaning and make it widely known.

In short, from then on, Leosli began to think about the man named "Ming Chong" whom he had only met once.

It has to be said that even though the man did not leave many traces in his life, he could still feel his distinct presence.

A shadow named "Ming Chong" often pops out from some corner to remind Leosli that he seems to have had such a, uh... father (?).

People often say that once people have something to worry about, life becomes more and more hopeful.

Having said that, however, the previous warden cleared all of his concession tickets, and when he was about to go through the release procedures but no one was in charge, he walked into the warden's office.

It's hard to describe how he felt. After questioning Ms. Funina's governing ability in his heart, he actually personally contributed to improving her governance.

Later, by chance, he discovered a massive engineering project right below his office, dating back to the pre-Water God era. The familiar giant dial suddenly made him understand something.

The prophecy about the end of the world that was circulated in Fontaine was true.

He felt inexplicably confident in his heart.

Thinking of Ms. Funina, who performed everywhere outside but was often unreliable in front of him, Leosli couldn't help but want to sigh.

She guarded the prophecy alone, distributed power to others, and even created a façade of peace and prosperity. If it weren't for the man named "Ming Chong," no one would have known what the real Lady Funina was like.

After learning about the timing of Ming Chong's appearance through the Chief Inquisitor Navilette, Leosli gradually understood why he was adopted by Ms. Funina.

——He probably won’t show up again.

Leosley thought.

But in this case, if she passed away, the real Ms. Funina would be submerged under the sea again, and in the end she would have no friend named Ming Chong, no adopted child, and no one who understood her.

Only she and the prophecy were left.

So after being awarded the title of "Duke", Leosli stepped into the Momang Palace and faced the Chief Judge who had been in office for nearly 500 years. He chuckled.

"There is one thing I think the Grand Inquisitor might need to know."