Chapter 613: One-Day Airship Tour
As the airship slowly rose into the sky.
Navia opened her arms excitedly, feeling the fresh and slightly cool air in the sky.
She took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled, letting out a cry of relief.
"Alas--"
Shao Yun stood aside, his eyes attracted by the magnificent high-altitude scenery before him, but at the same time a question popped up in his mind.
"I have always had a question that I can't figure out! Tell me, if airships are so convenient and fast, why didn't Fontaine invent airship passenger service? This thing is much more convenient than patrol ships..."
Listening to Shao Yun's question, Navia remembered a Fontaine law.
"This is because the Lord of Water once issued a decree stipulating that no one is allowed to fly any flying objects in the Fontaine district during the first three days of each month!"
Shao Yun felt very strange when he heard Navia talk about the law that Furninha had used to embarrass him in Hailu Port.
"What does this mean? Is it just because of this restriction that Fontaine didn't develop airship passenger transportation? But it's only three days, so at most we can just take three days off."
Clorinde explained what Navia meant and added her own opinion.
"In addition to the possibility of circumventing this law, the airship also needs to undergo a safety audit in Fontaine. After passing the safety audit, someone needs to invest in it and set up a flight route, which is quite a hassle."
"Not everyone can undertake such a huge project as the orbital ship channel like Mr. Cares, let alone something as novel as an airship."
"If private individuals can't afford it, then the Fontaine government is even less likely to undertake this project. When I was serving as Ms. Funina's bodyguard, I heard from Villette that the Fontaine's finances have been in a big deficit in recent years.
After listening to Clorinde's comprehensive explanation, Shao Yun said bluntly with a blank expression: "Oh, to put it bluntly, it's just because of poverty..."
Navia heard Shao Yun's straightforward words, and after coughing twice, she said, "Ahem, Mr. Shao Yun, you really don't show any mercy when you speak!"
When Paimon heard that Fontaine had no money, he curiously asked, "Is this true? How could Fontaine have no money?"
Navia nodded and then asked a question.
"Do you know about the explosion at Fontaine Science Academy? It's in that direction." As she said this, she pointed into the distance.
Paimon nodded quickly and said, "I have heard of this. When we first arrived at Port Hailu, we saw on the bulletin board that Fontaine Academy of Sciences was unfortunately bombed into ruins due to an experimental accident."
Seeing that Paimon understood, Navia began to explain in detail why Fontaine's finances were so tight.
"I heard that most of Fontaine's funds are currently invested in maintaining the daily operations of the current Fontaine Academy of Sciences."
"Not only that, I also heard that in order to cope with the threat posed by the continued rise in sea levels, a large amount of funds have been quietly transferred to be used for relevant response measures, but I am afraid that only a few people know the truth about the specific situation..."
"But even if we only maintain the current operation of the Fontaine Academy, it will still cost a lot."
Shao Yun commented pointedly: "Well, if Xumi is a university disguised as a country, then Fontaine is a laboratory and a court disguised as a country."
Hearing this theory, Navia quickly directed everyone's attention away from this remark.
"Well, let's not think about it. The most important thing right now is to enjoy the feeling of looking down at the ground from the air."
With that, she leaned against the railing of the airship and began to take in the scenery from the air.
Shao Yun also turned his gaze outside. Looking at the vast world, an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in his heart.
"I remembered Mr. Brad. I kind of regretted not asking for his boiled eggs...poor thing..." Shao Yun said to himself.
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At the same time, at the door of the Opicle Opera House, there were no trials scheduled for the day.
It’s not that there are no cases to try, it’s mainly because today is the day when Funina will perform on stage.
Funina is not only the goddess of Fontaine, she is also a well-known and highly sought-after superstar in the entire Fontaine!
There are always a few days every month when Funina performs at the Opicole Opera House.
Whenever tickets for her performances are released, they are always sold out within five minutes! Her popularity is beyond imagination.
At the entrance of the opera house, Funina practiced a dance that she would perform on stage before the official performance.
When she finished this short practice, she looked at Eula standing beside her with a little expectation and asked softly, "Ms. Eula, what do you think of my dance?"
Eula crossed her arms, thought seriously for a moment, and replied, "Excellent... However, from my personal point of view, I think the action at the end could be slightly adjusted..."
"If it were me performing, I might handle it like this..." Before she finished her words, Eula demonstrated it herself.
She perfectly reproduced the movements that Furninha had just demonstrated, but at the end, she reduced the range of motion, making the entire ending pose look more natural and smooth.
After Eula finished her demonstration, Funina pouted her lips and asked angrily, "Oh? Miss Eula, do you mean that you think you are better at dancing than me?"
Hearing this, Eula was a little flustered and explained, "Ah! I definitely didn't mean that! I was just offering a small suggestion... After all, you were the one who asked me for my opinion first."
Although Eula seemed a little flustered on the surface, she complained in her heart: "You didn't ask me to give you an evaluation. Now that I've given you my suggestions, why do you feel unhappy? You have such a volatile personality!"
Seeing Eula's flushed face and her flustered and helpless look, Funina held her stomach and burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, it's okay, Miss Eula. You're the first person to come forward and give suggestions on the performance. Seeing that you just copied my movements perfectly, I guess you must have some experience in dancing!"
Hearing what Finnina said, Eula was stunned. She had never expected that Finnina's attitude would suddenly change so drastically.
For a moment, Eula didn't know how to respond, so she could only stammer, "Well... that's... it's OK... I just know a little bit..."
At this time, Eula had already started complaining wildly in her heart.
"God of Wind, how come this God of Water is even stranger than Fischl?"
Furninna narrowed her eyes slightly and gave a sly smile.
"Since you said you know a thing or two, can you show me your dancing moves on the spot? That would also help broaden my horizons!"
When Eula heard this, her eyes widened and her mouth opened into a big "O" shape.
"What? You want me to perform a dance here?! This..."
Countless reasons for rejection flashed through Eula's mind, but when she saw Furninna with her arms folded across her chest and an unquestionable look on her face, she swallowed back the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
"You... do you really want to see me dance? I dance very ugly!" Eula made a final struggle, hoping that Funina could change her mind.
But Finina was clearly unmoved. She straightened up, assumed the majestic posture of a water god, and said solemnly, "Of course, you have already successfully aroused my curiosity. Don't you intend to take responsibility?"
"Stop dawdling and get started! Just a short section will do!"
Faced with Furninna's relentless pressure, Eula was caught in a dilemma and had no way out.
Finally, Eula gritted her teeth and made up her mind to go for it.
"Well... since you insist, I'll show you my ugliness..."
After saying this, Youla took a deep breath and slowly closed her eyes.
After a moment, she opened her eyes and adjusted her posture.
"I hope that I haven't wasted my time without practicing..."
At this moment, she felt a little regretful. Why did she impulsively offer those little personal insights about dance to Funina?
But now that things have come to this, there is nothing we can do but go ahead.
Then, Eula began to perform a short ritual dance for Furninna.
I saw Eula dancing lightly, and every movement was smooth and graceful.
However, perhaps because they had not practiced for a long time, or because of the inner nervousness, the dance ended hastily after only one minute.
Although the time was short, Eula's solid dancing skills were still fully displayed, successfully attracting Funina's attention.
"Wow, Miss Eula, your dance moves are simply perfect. Where did you learn them?"
In response to Furninna's praise and inquiries, Eula hesitated for a moment and then made up a lie.
"Actually, there's nothing special about it. I just happened to see someone performing on the street. I stood aside and watched for a while, and I learned a little bit..."
Although Eula lied, Furna believed it without a doubt.
"If you can learn so well just by watching others perform, you will surely be even more amazing if you can receive professional training!"
At this moment, in Finina's eyes, Eula is no longer just an ordinary guard, but a precious jade that has not yet been fully discovered. With just a little carving, it will surely shine with dazzling light.
"Ms. Eula, are you interested in accepting my professional guidance and performing with me at the Opikley Opera House?"
When Eula heard that Furninna wanted her to be an actor, she asked in a panic, "Ah? I... act in a play?"
Funina nodded quickly and confirmed, "Yes, not only drama, but also opera, drama, and musical! I feel like you will be very photogenic. How about you stop being a role and perform with me after Clorinde returns and continues to be my bodyguard?"
When Eula saw that Funina was offering her the opportunity to be an actress, she quickly declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Funina, but I think I'm more suitable to be an ordinary police officer."
Seeing that Eula refused, Funina did not force it and said, "Well, I won't force it... But if Miss Eula changes her mind, remember to come find me!"
Eula nodded politely and said, "Okay, thank you Miss Funina."
At this time, Funina suddenly became curious about Eula's background and asked for the sake of conversation: "By the way, where is Miss Eula from? I checked your resume, and it seems that you didn't even write your last name..."
When Eula heard Furninna asking about her background, her heart tightened.
After all, she had left the Knights of Favonius determined to bury her past deep in her heart.
After coming to Fontaine, I was even more determined to start a new chapter in my life.
"This..." Eula said with difficulty.
At this moment, she even wondered if she should make up a fake surname for herself...
At this moment, Funina was suddenly attracted by the airship that appeared in the sky. She pointed to the sky and said, "Hey? What is that thing in the sky?"
Eula subconsciously looked in the direction she pointed.
In the distant sky, an airship was seen floating slowly past, heading slowly towards the north.
Youla narrowed her eyes slightly and said to herself, "That thing looks like the kind of airship I once saw by chance in the wilderness."
Fininna stroked her chin and asked thoughtfully, "What day is today?"
Eula was a little stunned by Furninna's sudden and inexplicable question. Is she talking to me?
"Ah? Miss Funina, what did you just say? Were you talking to me?"
Furninna did not answer Eula's words, but instead recited a Fontaine Law to herself.
"According to Fontaine law, no one is allowed to fly flying objects in the Fontaine district during the first three days of each month!"
When Yula was studying the law, she heard Yan Fei say this, so she responded: "Oh, but today is not the first three days of every month, so it seems that we have no reason to stop flying objects in the sky, right?"
Upon hearing that the airship in the sky did not violate any law, Funina said calmly, "Well, the people on the airship are lucky..."
Eula looked at the sun in the sky and reminded Funina, "Ms. Funina, the performance is about to begin."
Seeing this, Funina came to her senses and said, "Okay, let's go quickly."
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The airship in the sky was controlled by Shao Yun and his group.
Paimon leaned on the railing and looked at the Opikle Opera House below. He said in surprise: "Are we floating near the opera house? What's going on!"
Clorinde looked down at the opera house, then said with relief, "Don't worry, today is not the first three days of the month, so it's okay. Miss Funina won't cause us any trouble."
Paimon breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I see... That's good. I don't want to be troubled by Funina while I'm on vacation again..."
Ying looked at the opera house below and exclaimed, "By the way, looking at the opera house from this angle gives it a completely different feel!"
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