Chapter 131: Funina, let the show begin!
Man in the Mirror: Yeah, that’s right, you know it very well.
Funina: What's going on? My memories seem to be all vague, but I remember this prophecy very clearly... Will the contents of the prophecy really come true?
Man in the Mirror: Yes, that's why I came to see you. The disaster of Fontaine will happen sooner or later. Everything will develop as predicted. There is no escape.
Fucaros' words made Furninna very worried. After all, no one likes such a disaster.
Fernina: Isn't that serious? Everyone will die? As a Fontaine, will I also dissolve?
Man in the Mirror: Hehehe... Don't worry, the reason why adventures exist in this world is to bring about a change of fortune for the world. Just like you saw me today. I will tell you a way to save everyone, but... you may also have to endure some pain...
[Esther: Uh, five hundred years of non-stop acting is painful? ]
Fernina: So there is still hope for salvation. I was scared to death. You were so confident before. As for the pain... well... although the first thought in my mind was why I had to suffer... but, if the prophecy really came true, I would die, right? What's more, the "adventure" has already found me. If there is a scale, one end is the lives of all the people of Fontaine, and the other end is my own pain, it's obvious which side the scale will tilt to, right?
Man in the Mirror: Haha... You are indeed the most perfect human being, my "ideal". Maybe this is your "justice"?
Furninna: Hmm...?
Man in the Mirror: Nothing. Listen carefully, Fontaine has just lost the water god, and I need you to "play" the role of the new water god.
Furninha: Playing... a god?
When Funina heard what herself said in the mirror, she was also very surprised.
Man in the Mirror: Yes, you have to keep acting... and never let anyone doubt your identity. If you can do that, I have a way to fight against the prophecy... But once your identity is exposed, the last hope will disappear.
[Kiana: So this is why she always said she was the God of Water. No wonder she was so sad when her identity was revealed.]
Furninna: But how can we do this? We need to pretend to be gods as humans, and not be exposed...
Man in the Mirror: Don't worry, you don't need to become a real god. You just need to act like a god in the imagination of humans. You are also a human being, so you should know what it is like. Remember, the problem before you is not how to explore "divinity", but how to fight against "humanity".
Furninna: Uh... I may still not understand it, but I will give it a try. So, when will I end my role as the water god?
Man in the Mirror: To complete this mission, you may have to endure a long time, but you will not grow old until the day it ends. And I promise you, everything will end in a grand, dramatic trial, and everyone will be saved.
[Hanabi: Hahahaha… That’s not wrong. The water god that has been worshipped for hundreds of years is a fake in public. It’s really dramatic.]
Fu Nina: Trial? It's really exciting and exciting. (No, I know you were forced by Fukaros. Come on, I like you besides Walnut. Hug!)
＜Act 2: Inaugural Speech by Funina＞
Finina came to the throne belonging to the water god and looked at the people below.
Finina (Huh… Although the Privy Council has already announced that I’ve inherited the title of Water God, this is my first time facing the public… This is my inauguration speech… How can I act like a god? To be honest, I have no idea yet. Anyway, I’ll just act naturally…)
Funina: Ahem... er, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Opicolai Opera House tonight. I believe you have heard about my succession to the God of Water. Yes, I am Funina de Fontaine, your new God of Water. I have no experience in becoming a new god of a country, and I am honored to guide you. As the demon god Fukaros, who is also the god of justice, I will do my best to bring everyone a fair and just era. Thank you again for coming. If you have any questions or comments in the future, please submit them to the Privy Council. The future of Fontaine requires everyone's joint efforts. (Huh~ Should this be enough...? I originally thought I would stutter, but fortunately I successfully expressed my ideas in the end. Next...)
Funina was very nervous. On the one hand, she was afraid that she would be exposed on the spot, and on the other hand, she was afraid that the people would not recognize her as the water god.
At this moment, beams of light shone on the seats below the stage, followed by voices of questioning, ridicule, disappointment and suspicion.
Questioning audience: Is this the new water god? Could it be that the Privy Council is fooling us? As a god higher than humans, I thought he would be more powerful...
Sarcastic audience: Well, did you hear that? She even asked us to give her some suggestions at the end...
Disappointed audience: Aren't gods supposed to be omnipotent? She's so humble... How is she any different from an ordinary person?
Skeptical audience: I guess... maybe there is no new water god at all, he is just a puppet pushed up by the Law Court?
After hearing what the people in the audience said, Funina also started to get anxious.
Funina: (Wait... What's going on? Everyone is doubting me? This is going to be bad. If I get exposed... No one can be saved from the prophecy... Oh, the "me in the mirror" said... I just need to play the role of the god imagined by humans... Calm down, Funina... Think carefully, what kind of god do the people want, what kind of god do they imagine... The image of a strong, powerful, and powerful god who can dispel all doubts... The image I am destined to play...)
After exhaling, Funina held her stomach and laughed a few times. Her voice became exaggerated, and everyone's eyes turned to her in an instant.
Funina: Hahahaha... Not bad, not bad, my people, only you are worthy of my rule. I was thinking before, if one day a cowardly puppet stepped onto this stage and claimed to be the master of this opera house, would the people of Fontaine obey? Now it seems... very good, you are not that kind of boring guys, and you are also qualified to witness those wonderful trials with me in this opera house! Well, the "performance" just now was a welcome gift for everyone, and I think it is an appearance that fits the atmosphere of the opera house. Next, let me give a speech again!
When Funina finished speaking, the audience suddenly realized what was going on and ushered in a big reversal.
The audience suddenly realized: So this was a performance, no wonder I forgot this is an opera house...
Approving audience: I was surprised to see that the new god has such a strong personality, but it’s better than the cowardly image before...
The pleased audience: It’s great to have a god who is both interesting and courageous. I should feel more at ease in the future...
As the audience spoke, the lights in the audience gradually dimmed.