stonecrandall Chapter 721: Outrageous Metaphor
Chapter 721: Outrageous Metaphor
"Charlotte left in a daze... Zuo Xi, isn't it too much for you to tease her like this?"
Paimon looked at Charlotte's distraught back and couldn't help but sigh that Zuo Xi was still the same Zuo Xi. Even though he became a god, he was still the same Zuo Xi who loved to play pranks.
"Opportunities are probabilistic for everyone. In theory, everyone will encounter their own opportunities. But only those who are prepared can take their own opportunities... My death is an opportunity for me, and I took advantage of it.
I have just given Charlotte a chance, and it was a huge one.
My three promises of knowing everything could have allowed her to touch the most mysterious corner of the world, and even trace the truth that even justice would have buried... But unfortunately, she inexplicably missed her chance. "
If these three questions were asked to someone who truly understood their meaning, the rewards would be immeasurable... and even if it was a more mundane approach, a design drawing would be enough for an ordinary person to live a life of wealth and glory for a lifetime.
For Charlotte, this was an opportunity to uncover a shocking secret, but she didn't take advantage of it... She only liked to double-check when she spoke.
"That seems to make sense... Paimon has decided! From today on, Paimon will be prepared to face his opportunities every day!"
The simple-minded Paimon was brainwashed so smoothly, but in fact, her biggest opportunity had already come to her.
"Come on, being caught by Ying is your greatest opportunity... and the fact that you two have met me is worth all the opportunities you have in your ten lifetimes combined."
After knocking on Paimon's head, Zuo Xi led everyone to the direction of the "Debo Hotel". He no longer felt hungry, but if a person lives in the world without eating something delicious, he might as well die.
"Hehe, you're right, she and I are very lucky...By the way, Linnilinnit, why didn't you two talk the whole way?"
Paimeng was not ashamed but proud of it. Having Zuo Xi's support was truly one of the luckiest things that had ever happened to her in her life... The other thing was her meeting Ying.
But even someone as shameless as Paimon would feel embarrassed. So she shamelessly admitted it and quickly changed the subject, directing the topic to the Linni siblings who had been silent for a long time.
"Yeah, it seems that you haven't spoken to us since Charlotte got on board? Is there something that is inconvenient for reporters to know?"
Ying also discovered this problem and observed it more carefully than Paimon.
Considering Charlotte's identity as a reporter, Ying guessed that maybe there was something that was not convenient to reveal in front of her?
"That's true. In fact, our identities as Faints are not public... Although many Fontaine people know about the Hearth House, they don't know that we are also children of the "House."
Linnie nodded in acknowledgement, and Linnett followed up on his words.
"Besides, Brother-sama has not issued any instructions, so we choose not to make it public for the time being."
"I see... well... only at times like this can I sense your absolute obedience to Zuo Xi as... subordinates."
Paimon scratched her head as if she understood something. She originally wanted to say the Fatui, but she was worried that this was not something that could be said casually, so she quickly changed her words.
However, it seemed that only at this time did she realize that Linnie and Linnet were actually special soldiers in nature.
"That's enough. We're here now. Order whatever you want. It's my treat... But Linnilinnite, you two are not allowed to drink Fengda. Children are growing, so they should drink less carbonated drinks."
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"This is the Hearth House...Ah, Father, you are back!"
After eating and drinking to their heart's content, everyone followed Linny to the Fireplace House. When Linny pushed the door open, he saw Alechino sitting at the table quietly looking at the intelligence strip. In an instant, he went from a relaxed state of eating, drinking and having fun to a working state.
"Father."
Linnet followed Linny into the house, and her reaction was a little slower than Linny's. However, after they found Alechino, they both stood on the left and right side respectfully, waiting for instructions from their father.
Paimeng and Ying, who came in later, had obviously never seen such a scene before. For a moment, they didn’t know whether they should continue with the visit... until Zuo Xi, who was walking at the end, gave them a push.
"I hope you guys can be so respectful to me someday, and then I'll have no regrets...Alechino, you're pretty quick."
After complaining about Linnie and Linnet's attitude towards him and Arlecino, he said this to Arlecino without any context.
Then, without waiting for her response, he walked towards her seat.
Alechino also stood up quickly and gave up the main seat. She stepped aside and waited by the side, bowing slightly and respectfully like Linny and Linnet did to her.
From the moment the coronation ceremony began, Zuo Xi was the nominal and actual supreme leader of the entire Zhidong, and the leader of all executive officers.
Although status is brought by one's own strength and does not appear automatically due to identity, if Zuo Xi wants to solidify his identity as a leader, he still needs to gain the recognition and support of various executives.
But she didn't know what others thought, but Alecino had no opinion on it.
She recognized Zuo Xi's abilities, and she didn't find anything unacceptable about working under him.
In this case, she naturally accepted the fact that Zuo Xi was her boss and faced it with the proper attitude.
"You're joking. The difference in time for a meal is nothing to worry about."
After completing all the above actions, Arlechino finally responded to Zuo Xi's previous incoherent words. Only the two of them knew what they were talking about...
"You should be more normal. If you treat me like this, I won't be able to sleep well at night... The child has grown up, you should know better than anyone else."
"In that case, I understand. When there are no outsiders around, just do it like before. Sometimes, your personality is as mean as your mouth... You are right, so the final observation and test are necessary."
"Yeah, that's right. I think your usual attitude is more reassuring... Never mind, I don't care about your actions, but let me play with you in the end."
...The two of them chatted in this way, each talking about their own things. The jumps and splits of their thoughts left the bystanders confused and unable to understand what they were doing.
They were obviously talking about two completely unrelated things, but they were able to fit them into one sentence... Not only that, but the other person was also able to communicate without any obstacles.
So is this some special way of talking between the Fatui or the Executors? No way, is this kind of conversation really something that someone like Tartaglia can handle?
"Lin, Linni...do you understand?"
Paimon had no hope of understanding it, so he decided to ask Lini for help off-site. Lini had known the [Servants] for a long time, and he was also a Fatui... maybe he could understand?
"Hmm? What are you talking about, Paimon? Are you hungry again?"
Linnie looked at Paimon with confusion, not quite understanding what she just said.
What does "did you understand?" mean? What did you understand? Was there anyone talking just now?
"Nothing, Linny. Paimon must be a little sleepy because he ate too much."
Ying tugged at the small cape behind Paimon and blinked to signal her not to speak for the time being.
Although she didn't know what was going on, she did hear the conversation between Zuo Xi and the servant.
Linni and Linnet's reactions didn't seem fake. They probably really didn't hear anything, and they didn't even realize that Zuo Xi was talking to the [servant].
The four of them were not far from Zuo Xi and the other person, so Zuo Xi should have noticed the situation here.
Combining the above information, it is reasonable to speculate that this was what Zuo Xi did on purpose. The content of the conversation just now was probably not suitable for Linnet and the others to hear.
In order to prevent them from thinking too much, Zuo Xi even disguised his actions. So Ying naturally couldn't let Paimeng let the cat out of the bag... Speaking of which, similar things like letting the cat out of the bag seemed to have happened many times, right?
Paimon is really something, he never learns his lesson!
"Oh... Linny, is there a place to rest here? I, I suddenly feel a little sleepy..."
Although Paimeng's brain wasn't very good, she and Ying still had some tacit understanding. She understood what he meant and immediately used her excellent acting skills to help Ying cover up her mistake.
"Yes, come with me... You don't mind sleeping in my bed, right?"
Linnet secretly glanced in the direction of Zuo Xi and Alechino, and after getting their approval, she took Paimon to a room inside.
Although Hearth House is essentially an intelligence agency, it is still a home. Home is a place to rest, so how can there be no bed in a place to rest?
"I don't mind, thank you, Linnet."
Paimon waved his hands repeatedly, and then followed Linnet into the room. Although it was to cover up the mistake, the moment he touched the pillow, Paimon actually fell asleep... What an enviable sleep quality.
The words are divided into two parts.
Linnie finally heard the two adults start chatting. However, they were talking about trivial things... rather than world events, they were more like chatting about family matters.
In addition, except for the initial period, father returned to his normal state and sat on the other side of brother.
The feeling that the two of them gave Linnie now was really like a warm quarrel between parents... Only at times like this, the atmosphere of home was the most intense.
In other words, Zuo Xi didn’t know what this kid was thinking. If he knew, he would definitely make Lin Ni drink a pot... It’s okay for my brother, but how could my father and mother be so demanding?
Can you tell me clearly who is the father and who is the mother? If you can't tell clearly, today I have to make up for his childhood deficiencies.
"Speaking of which, why did your two friends appear in Port Hailu? No matter which route you take, you shouldn't get off at Port Hailu when you take the ship from Dongdong to Fontaine."
As if suddenly remembering something interesting, Alechino glanced at Ying, who was doing nothing and even distracted, and then asked Zuo Xi with a faint smile.
Upon hearing this, Ying, who was already bored to death and daydreaming, suddenly perked up.
The current topic seems to be related to yourself?
It turns out that the route from Zhidong to Fontaine does not pass through Hailu Port?
Come to think of it, Abel did seem to have said that there weren't many people on the "Clementine Route" because no one likes walking in the desert... Thinking about it this way, Porto Helu should be south of Fontaine, which is close to the desert, right?
The sea in the south seems to be the border between Fontainebleau and Xumi, while the sea to the east is adjacent to Chenyu Valley.
Unless you pass through the narrow waterway in Chenyu Valley, it is indeed impossible to take a boat from the port of Zhidong to Fontaine by water.
Generally speaking, no commercial ship would take such a remote route, right?
So, there is only one truth...
"Yes, I arranged it. By the way, I also deliberately leaked the information that Funina got, just to facilitate their meeting... Speaking of this, Ying, you performed very well."
In Ying "It's You"
Under his gaze, Zuo Xi openly admitted that everything was arranged by him.
Funina didn't have any spies in Zhidong, the spies there had been pulled out long ago. But even so, she still knew the dynamics of Ying and Paimeng... The reason was that Zuo Xi was leaking information to her through other means. Maybe Funina still thought that Zhidong's spies were still working well, right?
The reason why they chose Hailu Port was because of Linny and the others. In order to be prepared for any eventuality, the two "assistants" Linny and Linnet were also indispensable.
Judging from the results, they all completed the task perfectly without knowing it. Zuo Xi not only tested Fu Nina's attitude, but also inferred unexpected information.
For this reason alone, Ying and others deserve praise.
"...Forget it, I'm too lazy to say anything to you. Since you just treated us to a big meal, I won't hold you responsible."
After rolling her eyes at Zuo Xi, Ying didn't express any protest.
The main reason is that there is no point in protesting. As long as Zuo Xi is willing, when he cheats others, others won’t even realize that he is cheating or taking advantage of you.
Ying felt that she had done her best to be honest with him at that time, and it was not without compensation... Alas, her mind was distorted like this by Zuo Xi after all.
"So, did you find out anything?"
After chatting for such a long time, Alecino finally got to the point. Zuo Xi was not surprised at all... How could someone like Alecino chat with you about family matters?
"That's natural..."
Zuo Xi glanced at Lini and Ying, and the two understood and left the room. After nodding with satisfaction, Zuo Xi looked at Alechino again and told him the information he had previously guessed.
"...Funina is not the water god of Fontaine."