Chapter 226 The trial ends, creation and sugar and...
Fukaros really wanted to find Ronava and show off his perfect plan, but alas, he wouldn't have the chance to run into her this time.
Hmm, why didn't you have a chance? Was Fucarus not sentenced to death?
No, no, in any case, Fucarus must die once, after all, only in this way can Navelette reclaim his ancient dragon power.
No death penalty, no return? How can that be? How can the god of justice hoard the stolen goods of a sinner? My dear water dragon, come and take back what is yours.
Don't want to take it? Are you worried about my life? Haha, Violet, cheer up. Why do you think I could bear to let a good cat experience loss again...?
Just then, the blue sword tip pierced the god's spiritual body. Fukalos vividly felt himself being smashed into countless pieces. His consciousness gradually dissolved, without pain, like rain falling into the sea and returning to its source.
"Fukaros!!!"
But a thunderous roar shattered the calm, and a beam of golden light pierced through the dark clouds. The ten fingers of the black-armored figure clenched into a dish, forcefully scooping up the rain from the bottomless depths of the sea.
"I won't let you die—"
Upon hearing the roar, Fukaros instantly knew that her plan was about to succeed again.
His body began to reshape, his consciousness became clear again, and the pure god opened his eyes once more, gazing at Mainkuhn in the real world from afar.
He looked truly terrified, his pupils dilated like spheres. The power of wishes from all over the world was projected onto the half-demon through the magic circle, frantically repairing the damage around the half-demon's body, while Mainkun desperately reached out to the gods in that warm golden light.
"Stop! Don't move!"
Abedo angrily rebuked him, "Your willpower hasn't had time to complete your soul yet!!"
It's too late. The wishes and hopes that come from countless people who yearn for Mainkun to get better should be used on Mainkun himself, but instead, they are generously poured into the gods from the outstretched fingertips of the cat-eared youth!
"...Oh no."
Abedo knew that the cat-like creature was a magical species. Theoretically, as long as the power brought by the wish was strong enough, it could even make a corpse simulate a living being for more than twenty years. Therefore, it seemed that it was not impossible to piece together Fukaros, whose soul had not yet fully returned to the ley lines.
"But the problem is... there isn't enough energy."
It was originally enough, more than enough, but seeing this miracle of resurrection, and the object of which was a god, Abedo really dared not think whether all the wish power he had collected in these days would be enough for Mainkun to squander.
"Should we hold another trial? But human emotions are time-limited, and the same methods probably can't be used..."
"No need to worry, alchemists of Mondstadt."
Suddenly, an ancient dragon's roar resounded around the android.
It was Villette, whose boundless aura emanated from the Inquisitor.
Fucarus has died once, and the power that was bound by the throne of the gods has been released. Now he has become a complete dragon.
The ultimate responsibility of the Dragon King of the Waters is—life.
Mainkuhn.
Without hesitation, he took a quick step and slammed his powerful hand onto Mainkun's head.
"You have been reborn."
At the same time, he reached out to the gods who were setting foot in Fontaine for the first time in five hundred years.
"Fukaros, welcome back."
Humans, cats, gods, and dragons are all indispensable, and the cycle of mutual salvation is closed here.
...
The traveler suddenly felt the void terminal in his pocket make two extremely loud beeps, and quickly took it out to check.
Mona: Everyone, the ley lines in all countries just showed unstable fluctuations. I guess something must have happened on your side, otherwise you wouldn't have said something like "the Water God is to be executed."
Mona: But none of that matters, Nasita will make up for it anyway, and what I want to tell you now is—
Mona: Just now! A new constellation was born in the heavens! A human-shaped crown with cat ears! Could there be another like this? He's alive! His existence has been recognized by the world!
"...Yay!!"
Mainkuhn had no idea what some of the audience were laughing about. He held onto Villette's hand, his pupils instantly contracting.
What happened? Teacher? That's...brother over there! So many people! Why are there so many people?
The moment his attention shifted from Fucaros, he was immediately overwhelmed by terror, not even noticing that his body was light, his arms were intact, and a tail was hanging behind him.
"...Main?"
Navelette immediately withdrew her hand, looking helplessly at the young man's slowly lowered ear, her flustered demeanor no less than that of Mainkuhn.
"hiss--"
Just as Mainkuhn was about to exhale in response to the stress, a familiar female voice interrupted him.
"W-What's wrong?"
Funina stepped down from her divine throne in a panic, and found herself in front of the formation without realizing it.
"It felt like I was being judged one second, and then... "
She stopped speaking and just stared at Fukalos, one of the three, her heterochromatic eyes unblinking, as if waiting for something, or as if fearing something.
"Funinna".
Her reflection in the mirror understood, and she spoke gently.
"You've perfectly fulfilled your duties, you can rest now."
"..."
Funina did not respond, remaining standing there with an urgent look in her eyes. The answer she wanted was not this, or at least not just this.
"That."
After a moment's thought, Fukalos smiled at her again.
"The crisis in Fontaine has been resolved. I assure you, the terrible prophecy will never come true."
"..."
It was quite obvious that Funina breathed a sigh of relief, even relaxing her tense shoulders. But that breath quickly rose again, and Funina opened her mouth, her heterochromatic eyes looking helplessly at Mainkuen.
“Fu, Fu…”
Mainkuhn didn't understand why Fryna saw him that way.
"Funinna".
Naviette knew.
The judge touched his chest and repeated the divine verdict to the girl once more:
"Mainkuhn, innocent."
...
A long silence followed, a silence to process the facts.
Tears suddenly fell from the human's eyes, but there was no sob.
No one in the audience tried to break the silence; they watched in silence as Funina opened her arms and slowly walked toward the defendant in the formation.
"..."
Mainkuhn's fear of people has improved a lot, but it's not good enough that he can hug people casually.
So he trembled as he embraced Funina, his tail wrapped around her waist.
Suffering, sorrowful, cat-like, Funina.
Furna clung tightly to Mainkuen, the oversized cat, whose soft fur was far more comforting than the unfamiliar human chest.
"That's great, that's great..."
A healthy heartbeat brings peace of mind.
"You're alright, that's great... *sob*"
"Funinna..."
"Good children."
Furina started crying, and Little May was still trembling. Fucaros simply touched one of them with each hand to comfort her, and also gave instructions to the bewildered Water Dragon King beside him.
"We have to go and take down that big whale."
"...Before that, I need to transform the people of Fontainebleau into real humans."
The reliable voices and the long-suppressed sobs mingled together, and Leosley couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
"It seems to be my favorite happy ending."
He stepped forward, and Mainkun saw him at a glance. He instinctively tried to run away, but failed because Funina was holding him too tightly.
"Waaah!"
"Don't be afraid, Maine. You should have heard it. The crisis has been resolved, and you have been found not guilty."
Stopping at a safe distance from Mainkuen, the Duke looked into his adopted brother's panicked eyes, but felt little sadness; his heart was filled with affection and hope.
"Although it's a bit of a shame that we can't spend every day together, the warden of Mero Petersburg happens to be short of an assistant. Mainkuhn, would you like to apply?"
Because he knew that the hardest days were over, and the future would be filled with sunny days without rain.
"elder brother……"
Mainkuhn was clearly confused, extremely confused. He didn't know much, didn't know that his life had been completely turned upside down, and only knew that everyone was very kind to him.
Upon hearing this, the little grass god immediately came running over, waving his hand and emphasizing, "Don't forget you still have the position of Wise King in Sumeru!"
Zhong Li followed behind her, "Hahaha, you're really popular, Mr. Xiao En."
"!!hiss!"
When Mainkun saw his handsome face, he thought of an extremely unpleasant farewell and reflexively got angry at him.
No sooner had he opened his mouth than Zhongli swiftly tore something open and stuffed it into his mouth.
"Is it sweet?" Rock God asked.
What? Mainkuen instinctively closed his mouth and chewed, his sharp teeth piercing the sugar shell, and jam splattered onto the cat's thin tongue. It's no exaggeration to say that Mainkuen was immediately stunned.
His eyes widened, and he began to smack his lips and suck his tongue repeatedly, trying to figure out what this wonderful taste in his mouth was. In the end, he even forgot to be angry, stopped shaking, stood with his tail up, hugged Funina, and looked at Zhongli with bright eyes.
[More!]
"Then I'm relieved."
Zhongli smiled as he took the candy, intending to enjoy playing with his grandchildren, when Leosley patted him on the shoulder.
"friend."
The duke brazenly pointed at the candy in his hand and demanded it:
Give me some.
Zhongli: "..."
Before he could agree or refuse, a dark blue glove was extended in front of him.
“…Lend me some.” Navelette said expressionlessly.
Fukaros smiled and held out her hand: "Share some."
Naxi tugged at his clothes, "If you don't give me candy, I'll play tricks."
In the audience, Seno immediately turned around and asked, "Did you bring candy? It'll be useful."
Kavi sighed helplessly, "Don't really think of the Wise King as a fool who can be easily fooled with sweets!"
Whether he could be coaxed away was unknown, but Mainkuhn did start showing off the candy with complete abandon. He pricked up his ears and chewed one candy after another, so many that even Funina stopped crying and stared at him blankly.
Is everything alright...?
I don't want to stop it even if there are problems.
This was the first time in his life he had ever tasted sweetness.
"It seems that his sense of taste is normal and his limbs are all intact."
The adults fed the children while discussing things, their hands and mouths never stopping.
"Since the soul is fixed, it won't be easily swayed by desires, but it seems to still retain some cat-like characteristics..."
Mainkuhn didn't listen to a word. He greedily stuffed all the candies into his mouth, accepting them all without wanting to let any go.
He was so focused that he didn't notice that the alchemical array beneath him suddenly lit up again, the golden light growing stronger and stronger.
"Wasn't the creation ceremony over?"
Leosley immediately turned to ask Aberdo.
"...This is indeed not creation."
King Ruoduo Dragon King answered first.
"...It's an upgrade."
He looked at the array in disbelief; the rock elemental dragon king could sense the energy of the earth's veins.
They come from the Dama of Sumeru, the islands of Inazuma, the snowy mountains of Mondstadt, and the layered rocks of Liyue.
Those who help the earth's veins will surely receive rewards from them; for example, under blue or yellow accumulation nodes, there are always hidden treasures or revelations as rewards.
“Mainkuhn…he used to be soulless, and his connection to the ley lines was unstable…”
"Today, the reward he deserves has finally arrived, albeit long overdue."
Mainkun swallowed the last of his sugar, blinked in confusion, and realized that no one was feeding him anymore.
He sat in the center of the formation, surrounded by a warm, viscous golden light.
It's like honey.
sugar.
Mainkuhn likes sugar.
Hate is bitter and astringent, while sugar is sweet.
So he did not refuse the golden light's closeness, letting it heavily caress the top of his dark gray hair, the black markings, and the body born of desire.
"Mainkuhn?"
The light faded, the earth's feedback ended, but the young man was nowhere to be seen.
Instead, a wondrous creature of the same height as Melusin appeared.
The creature had legs and feet like Qi Liangliang, and forearms covered in white fur. Its hands were pink paw pads. It had cat-like ears, a tail, and golden hair with white markings. Its entire body was decorated with golden patterns, even on its original human skin.
"Mainkuhn? You've shrunk!"
The traveler screamed.
"No! You've turned into Fu Rui!!"
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