readytorunbook Chapter 764 I can't keep up the act anymore
Chapter 764 I can't keep up the act anymore
Pulling himself out of some unrealistic fantasy, Xu Ning looked down.
Given the current altitude at which the aircraft is climbing, if it weren't for someone else climbing up, falling would be enough to kill them.
"You liar! This is what you call absolutely safe?"
As Xu Ning roared at the crowd below, Funina quickly abandoned her still-developing procurement plan.
Anton plunged into the boxes piled up on the platform and pulled out a piece of radiant energy that shimmered with golden light.
"I forgot that I used up most of the energy blocks during yesterday's debugging. Wait a minute, I'll climb up and throw them up for you."
Xu Ning laughed in exasperation. "Once you come up, we'll go down."
Anyway, this broken aircraft is bound to suffer this calamity, so let's just try it as a last resort.
He opened the engine compartment, looked at the almost completely extinguished radiance inside, casually poured a whole jug of liquor down, and then slammed the door shut again.
Then Xu Ning and Fu Ningna felt the aircraft suddenly pause, and the falling body floated up again, then slowly turned and drove around the low mountain.
"I must say, when it's running normally, it's quite stable. It's nice to leisurely enjoy the scenery like this. Lord Water God, would you be interested in investing in this project?"
Suddenly being called "Water Goddess" by Xu Ning, Funina snapped out of her pleasant reverie, glanced in the direction of the opera house, and sighed softly.
“Let’s go back. Once the prophecy has passed and the storm has calmed down, if no victims come forward to accuse him of going bankrupt, I’d really be willing to be a financier. But you have to sell me some of your Wind Wings.”
Xu Ning ignored Fu Ningna's investment plan, took a deep breath of the fresh air, and asked to confirm, "Have you thought it through? Do you really want to go back?"
Furina stood at the front of the aircraft, arms outstretched, and laughed, "I was originally thinking that since those ignorant mobs dared to question their gods, I'd just disappear and show them. Once they realize their god is gone, they'll be as anxious as ants on a hot plate..."
"...However, the time I've been gone should have been enough to make Vilette and those guys from the Shadow Chaser's Court anxious. I should go back and see what kind of show they've prepared for me."
[You can't hide it any longer. Give up, Funina, don't hold on any longer, give up...]
Xu Ning stood behind her, but the voice he read through his glasses was the complete opposite of Funina's cheerful laughter; it was a voice filled with utter sorrow.
"No one in this world is born owing anyone anything, Lady Furina. If you are unwilling, you don't have to continue to shoulder the responsibility of saving Fontaine. As long as you are willing to ask, I can do everything for you."
During his time in Fontainebleau, Xu Ning gradually came to understand what the small favor Ergolia had asked him to do in that illusion was.
It's definitely not about saving Fontainebleau.
If Ergolia truly knew herself, whether it was her former self, the Sai Gong, or her current self, Xu Ning, she should know that she had absolutely no interest in saving such a country.
She only wanted to help this successor water god; as for the rest, she surely had her own plans.
Upon hearing Xu Ning's words, Fu Ningna turned around and burst into laughter.
"Hey, are you trying to share this divine responsibility with me? Haha, no need! In my hands, how could Fontaine be controlled by a mere prophecy? Just stand behind me as a 'witness' and enjoy this unprecedented spectacle."
I can't keep acting anymore, I'm so tired, I can't do anything anymore, let's just end it here, I'm exhausted...
The aircraft had already circled the mountain peak beneath its feet twice. Anton Roger stood on the hillside like a fool, staring blankly as the "giant whale," which should have already crashed due to energy imbalance, circled again and again.
Fortunately, at this moment, the aircraft finally began to descend slowly.
As Xu Ning drank his wine and read Funina's inner thoughts, he was now completely certain that this water goddess was not actually a deity.
After all, his own "commemorative mirror" couldn't possibly read the thoughts of the gods.
"Since Lady Funina has invited me to be a witness, I can only say that I am honored."
Xu Ning smiled and said, "But before the show starts, shouldn't our greatest actor in Fontainebleau's history take a short break backstage to touch up his makeup? Let me go check if the other actors are ready."
A tuft of hair peeked out from under Funina's hat, slowly forming a large question mark, "?" (That's what it looks like).
Xu Ning bowed politely and extended his hand, "Don't refuse my invitation, Lady Funina, I'll take you backstage."
In the blink of an eye, the two appeared in the center of the Hidden Dust Cave.
"You can rest here for a while. Oh, right, remember not to go near the sea, lake, spring, pit, or dog bowl. Don't eat or drink any of the food here, and don't listen to anyone who tries to persuade you. Shen He and Aji, you two keep an eye on things for me. I don't want to take the Water God out in a cup again later."
The aircraft was about to land. After giving his instructions, Xu Ning immediately went out and grabbed a gourd. He watched as Anton, who had rolled down the mountain, pounced onto the boat.
"How did you manage to maintain this balance despite the energy imbalance... Wait, why are you the only one here? Where's the other one?"
As he spoke, Anton's Adam's apple bobbed violently, and his eyes involuntarily turned to the power core at the stern of the ship.
Xu Ning immediately noticed his expression. "Are you imagining some terrifying scenario? Do you think I would stuff a living person into the power core and burn them?"
Anton scratched his head awkwardly. "Then... what about her?"
Xu Ning stepped off the aircraft and looked up at the sky. "So it turns out there really are no remnants of the Academy of Sciences here."
Anton was stunned. "The Academy of Sciences... the remnants of the Fontainebleau Academy of Sciences that were blown into the sky? You mean it's right above us?"
Xu Ning nodded seriously, "Otherwise, during the ascent, I found an energy ore between two broken walls, and then at the highest point there are steps leading to the remaining rooms, where there are a lot of documents, ores, and very exquisite treasure chests. I asked my companions to guard there, and I'll go back and find a few more people, preferably so we can move everything at once..."
Anton was completely stunned. "I've been here for so many days, and I've completely missed that 'treasure trove of heaven'?"
Just as I was about to ask for more details, I saw Xu Ning walk away quickly.
Anton gritted his teeth, carried a box of energy blocks, briefly checked the aircraft's status, and then restarted it.
Xu Ning saw the "Big Whale" aircraft take off again from afar and smiled, "That's more like it. If you don't even dare to go up yourself, how do you know what real problems might arise? If you don't die this time, there might really be an opportunity for cooperation."
Meanwhile, at the Mo Mang Palace, Vilette, Claude, Kong, and Linni were all gathered there. Just as Funina had predicted, everyone was getting impatient.
"Brother Xu's move of cutting off the water supply is truly skillful. Now that we've lost Lord Water God, what should we do..."