In Momang Palace, Fukalos and Funina stared at each other.
Now that Funina had learned her true identity and her connection to the Water God, Fukalos, she felt dazed.
So, I am really the Water God. My reflection in the mirror represents my divine side, while I am the human aspect. But given my usual actions, how could I be considered human?
Well, Funina had to admit she didn't quite resemble a god either.
Still, she felt deeply aggrieved. Couldn't they have told her earlier? Couldn't they have visited her and spoken to her more often?
Five hundred years. Do they even know how I endured those five hundred years?
A God's Eye. If they had given me a God's Eye, I wouldn't have been so weak!
Oh, wait—if I had a God's Eye, it would have been difficult to disguise myself as the Water God. After all, how could a god possess a God's Eye?
Then again, who says a god can't have one?
Meanwhile, Smith and Villette were discussing mobile phones. Even the Water Dragon King was astonished by such advanced technology.
"Is this what you want us to study?" Villette asked while inspecting the device. The phone was powered on but had no signal, making its functions useless, just as Smith had explained.
"Yes, the infrastructure isn't ready yet, making mobile phones impractical. In the coming days, Liyue Port will begin laying cables, establishing a local network. Wireless technology will follow soon after, allowing basic mobile functions. However, full calling capabilities will take more time." Smith sighed.
Why can't I program?
"I see. That makes sense." Villette nodded, realizing the potential of mobile phones. If Fontaine could truly develop them, it would be a great advantage. "There's no reason for Fontaine to reject this. I believe Queen Nina will also support the idea."
They had already agreed that Fukalos would continue serving in the Cardinal of Oracles and Judgments, assisting Funina in ruling Fontaine. Villette had no objections.
After centuries, he had grown accustomed to life in Fontaine. If he had to leave, he wouldn't want to.
To put it bluntly, he truly saw Funina as his daughter.
"Additionally, I want to ask whether Fontaine would be willing to sell Law Compensation Mixed Energy to Liyue," Smith proposed. He had studied Teyvat's energy sources extensively. The most abundant energy was the Earth Vein Energy, but its extraction was both unethical and dangerous, potentially harming Teyvat itself.
Smith had no intention of destroying the world's natural balance.
Although the sky above Teyvat was artificial, sunlight still existed. However, solar panels were insufficient for future energy demands. Thermal power wasn't ideal, and hydroelectricity presented significant challenges.
Thinking it through, the most viable energy source seemed to be Law Compensation Mixed Energy.
More importantly, it was both natural and clean.
"This is Fukalos' decision to make." Villette glanced at Fukalos.
As Fontaine's steward, he respected the nation's leadership and did not make such decisions unilaterally.
Noticing their gazes, Fukalos frowned slightly before responding. "Actually, only a small portion of Fontaine's Law Compensation Mixed Energy is needed to maintain order in the region. If properly managed, its total energy output could sustain the entire Teyvat continent. However, this energy is currently vital to me. Please understand my position. That said, Fontaine will research civilian applications and storage methods for Law Compensation Mixed Energy. In the future, we will consider selling it."
Fukalos did not reject the idea outright. After all, selling the energy could generate significant Mora for Fontaine, improving the lives of its citizens.
Moreover, she had to prepare for the prophesied flood. If the disaster struck, Fontaine would require vast resources to aid its people.
"Understood. I appreciate your efforts." Smith sighed inwardly. The gods of Teyvat were truly remarkable.
Fukalos could create Law Compensation Mixed Energy, potentially solving the continent's energy crisis. Over time, this energy could even challenge the order enforced by Celestia.
Although Nahida was young, her abilities as the God of Wisdom were unparalleled. Recently, she had been studying alchemy and mechanics, and combined with her Void knowledge, she was growing into a formidable power.
Morax, the Geo Archon, could create Mora at will.
Raiden Ei had become reclusive, but her forging and alchemical expertise ranked among the best in Teyvat.
Inazuma wasn't lacking resources, yet she had deliberately stifled its technological advancement.
As for Barbatos… He maintained Mond's climate and environment. In the future, Mond could become a major agricultural hub, much like Sumeru. Wind power was also an option, but utilizing it on a large scale might drain Barbatos' divine power.
"This is my duty," Fukalos replied with a smile.
It was unfortunate that Smith's godhood could not be shattered.
She knew he would never sacrifice himself for Fontaine.
Even if he seemed to appreciate her, she understood this much.
"Will there be any issues with the Steam Bird News report?" Smith asked. He understood the significance of public opinion better than anyone. In Teyvat, he was a master of media influence.
Steam Bird News was the continent's leading publication, and with the Water God's endorsement, it carried great authority.
"Leave it to me. I have a good relationship with the editor-in-chief of Steam Bird News," Ning assured him.
She had suffered enough in the past. Learning that Nahida had endured even more made her determined to help.
"Good. I'll rely on you for that. Liyue and Fontaine will cooperate in the future, so I trust you to handle negotiations."
After all, discussions within the guild were completely secure.
"Not even Celestia can spy on us!" Smith said meaningfully.