hsntnovel Chapter 732 Lawyer Team +1
Chapter 732 Lawyer Team +1
"Executive officer, you are more difficult to deal with than the rumors say... Tell me your terms. Since you are willing to talk after such a thorough investigation, it means that even at this point, the Thorn Rose Society still has things you care about, right?
You're welcome. Let's discuss it together."
Zuo Xi was a little surprised that even after saying this, Navia still hadn't given up, and gave in so easily.
Indeed, she had been investigating the serial disappearance of young girls for a long time in order to give an explanation to her, her father, and everyone else.
But the investigation does not necessarily have to be conducted together with them. If he does not participate, Navia should have an absolute intelligence advantage in this regard.
Normally, most people would try to bargain with some of the information they have, or simply leave and get away from danger.
"It's easier to give in than I thought... Why do you think the Fatui have more information? If the Fatui do have more information, why do you think we will cooperate with you? Finally, why are you sure that this was not done by the Fatui?
If your answer satisfies me, I can let you participate in this investigation and share the information I personally know for free... Of course, if you are not satisfied with this condition, I can add the information learned by the Hearth House. "
After a pause, Zuo Xi turned and looked at Alechino.
"Is that all right, Alechino?"
Strictly speaking, he didn't need to ask for Alecino's opinion. After all, the other party was now his subordinate, both in name and in fact.
But in Navia's eyes, this is obviously not the case. When two people of the same level use each other's resources, they should ask each other even if they have a good relationship.
For the people of Teyvat, being in a high position and being a god are two different concepts. Even if you are in a high position, such as the Seven Stars, the Sage, the Grand Master, etc., you only enjoy people's respect.
We are all human beings, and we are all essentially the same. Most people do not have any more ethereal emotions other than fear and yearning.
But the nature of God and man is different. A reporter like Charlotte who has met many important figures can remain neither humble nor arrogant when facing powerful people, but her attitude is completely different when meeting God.
As an executive officer, he could barely communicate with Navia on an equal footing in a broad sense, but if he told the other party that he was the current ruler of Winter, I am afraid that the other party's attitude would be different.
Zuo Xi didn't like that feeling very much. He didn't want everything he did to be attributed to his status as a god.
This is a natural barrier that can only be ignored by those who are close and familiar enough. Instead of doing this, it is more convenient to hide your identity.
Only at this time could he empathize with Wendy and Zhongli's actions. He could now personally understand why these two people liked to hide their identities and wander around the world.
"…As you wish."
Alechino glanced at Zuo Xi and had no choice but to cooperate with him... Since her boss liked to play, she naturally had to play along.
What else could she do? Openly sabotage? This kind of thing that hurts others and does not benefit herself is not her style.
"Well, thank you... Then President Navia, tell me your answer."
Zuo Xi shrugged, then turned to look at Navia. At this moment, the cold gaze on him had disappeared, replaced by another sense of oppression that Navia felt when she was forced to face an important decision.
"...I don't think the Fatui have more information, but I believe that if the Fatui want to find out, they will have their own way.
But even for the Fatui, there are still blind spots in Fontaine that cannot be found, right? Cooperating with us will not harm the Fatui, and there will be no cost... because we will not ask for any form of reward, and you can even keep the intelligence you have investigated secret.
As long as you intend to uncover the truth and clear Linnie's name, then our goals are the same... as long as the serial disappearance of girls case can be solved and the truth can be revealed.
Then, Thornrose will not ask for anything in return... All we do is just to give an explanation to the victims, to give an explanation to me... to give an explanation to my father.
That is all I have to say, Mr. Executive, you can make your own judgment."
Navia was silent for a long time, and finally, as if she had taken a deep breath, she blurted out what she wanted to say in one breath.
After saying this, Paimeng felt that the other person seemed to be a lot more relaxed.
"Zuo Xi..."
Apparently, the other party's speech moved two people. At this moment, the two people were pulling his clothes from left to right, and their purpose was self-evident.
"Shut up."
Unfortunately, Zuo Xi didn't buy it. After gently shaking off their hands, Zuo Xi crossed her legs and hugged her arms, looking Navia up and down with a scrutinizing gaze.
...This fashion sense is really good... Um, no... He means that this guy is really an idealist.
To some extent, Navia is even more idealistic than Ying, because she has not experienced so many things in reality, unlike Ying who has been tortured by reality and has become much more mature.
"That was a poor speech. You didn't answer my last question. I understand that you're not sure if this whole thing has anything to do with the Fatui, right?"
Although Navia said that she had said all, Zuo Xi did not intend to let her go so easily. He was actually very curious about what kind of mentality the other party had to contact the Fatui so rashly.
Did he see the last straw on the edge of the cliff, or was he just too naive? Or... Heh, Zuo Xi expected this last answer.
He was more hoping that Navia could hide deeper and not be seen so easily by him.
"You're right. I really can't be sure whether the whole thing is related to the Fatui... But at least, it's not entirely related to Mr. Linney, right? Hahaha, a case from twenty years ago. Speaking of which, is Mr. Linney twenty years old now?"
Seeing Zuo Xi's question, Navia laughed. How old is Linny? Funina's accusation is that "Linny is the culprit of the serial disappearance of girls", which is impossible, right?
At best he could be considered a participant, but there was no way he could be the culprit!
"I'm glad you didn't reveal everything. It's a good habit to be wary of strangers, especially potential enemies... I guess you passed. I know what you're thinking. Just do as you wish."
Navia did not tell everything under pressure, and Zuo Xi was quite satisfied with this.
It is not difficult to guess what the other person is thinking, as long as you consider the character's background and experience. In many cases, in specific scenarios, the other person's choices will be fixed.
In order to help the victims and her father, Navia is looking for the mastermind behind the serial disappearances of young girls. She is not afraid to take risks and negotiate with the Fatui.
Since she was willing to take such a risk, and considering her strong character, it was not difficult to understand why she would disregard life and death.
If the Fatui had nothing to do with this, her involvement and assistance would increase the chances of the truth coming out.
And if the Fatui are the mastermind behind this, they are intervening in this matter just to cover up their tracks, or simply to push Linney out as a scapegoat.
She could also take this opportunity to conduct an in-depth investigation, and then use herself as bait to make the truth public... Zuo Xi believed that Navia had already made a backup plan, and would pass on part of the truth when she encountered an unexpected event.
Just like her father once did...
In short, he was quite satisfied with the answer the other party gave him. If Navia was too much of a vase, Zuo Xi would not let her intervene in this matter.
He only helped those who had enough willpower and the desire to resist. Zuo Xi didn't even bother to look at those who prayed for miracles to happen and gods to appear.
"So, we have reached an agreement?"
Navia was a little surprised, and then she couldn't help showing a look of joy on her face.
She had already prepared herself for rejection, but she didn't expect that such an answer would be considered acceptable by the other party?
She had thought that a dark organization like the Fatui would not like words that sounded righteous and noble... But after all, she and others were free labor, so it seemed normal that the other party did not refuse.
Hmm... maybe?
"It's settled. Welcome to join Ying's team of agents. From now on, it will be up to you to clear my name."
Zuo Xi clapped his hands weakly like an extra, and then he leaned back in his seat and started to act like a jerk. He could be considered one of the suspects now, and a suspect should act like a suspect, just sitting in his seat and waiting for his legal team to pull him out.
What else can you do? Have you ever seen a suspect busy looking for evidence? It's good enough that others don't worry that you will take this opportunity to destroy the evidence. Do you still want to approach the crime scene without knowing the situation?
What's going on? This is the "law that criminals can't help but return to the scene of the crime," right?
"...Huh? Huh?! To clear your name... isn't it Lini?"
Navia didn't react at first, but after realizing what Zuo Xi said, her voice rose several degrees.
Isn't it Mr. Linnie who is being tried? What does it have to do with you as an executive?
Speaking of which, openly trying a diplomatic envoy without any evidence... this will develop into a diplomatic incident!
"It was Lini, but your Supreme Judge, Lord Villette, seemed to be more suspicious of me... Tsk, I was just helping them catch the falling water tank out of kindness, but you are such a heartless guy, you really don't know what's good for you."
Zuo Xi slumped in his seat and curled his lips. If they wanted to investigate, go ahead. If they could find any clues related to him, he would swallow up the opera house on the spot.
Do you understand what power is, what God's perspective is? He just started a battle and watched it. If this can be found out, he might as well die on the spot.
"Oh, you've got me... Mr. Villette, have you found any evidence to identify me? You said you were cooperating with the investigation, but you just left alone. So, have you found any evidence to arrest me in Mellow Petersburg?"
Navia was still wondering why this man's image suddenly became so rogue. It turned out that he came here specifically to disgust the best judge... So how did he become a suspect?
Because when Navillaite left Zuo Xi behind just now, the audience had already left in an orderly manner, and Navia was preparing for a tea party outside at that time, creating an encounter. So they didn't know about this, and naturally didn't know why Zuo Xi was so dissatisfied with Lord Navillaite.
But Navia didn't mind it. After all, she had some resentment towards Villette... This Supreme Judge was a little too "inhuman".
It was as if the person sitting in that position was not a living person, but a machine without emotions that only knew how to judge.
"If you are offended by my words, I apologize. I did not mean to treat you as a suspect, but there are some situations that I really need to understand from you."
Villette's mind was not delicate, but he was quite sensitive to changes in emotions. It was just that he himself did not quite understand such changes in emotions, and did not know what kind of reaction was normal.
This was not his intention, after all, he was not a human being.
He also thought about whether he should integrate more into the Fontaine crowd, but people's attitude towards him was mostly awe or simple fear, and in many cases he felt powerless.
Now he could still feel Zuo Xi's dissatisfaction - after all, he had almost written the word "dissatisfaction" on his face - and past experience told him that he should apologize at this time.
"If an apology is useful, then what is the point of the Opikle Opera House? I refuse to provide you with any information. Anyway, you will know everything you want to know in the court tomorrow, right?"
Zuo Xi was a stubborn person who refused to cooperate. If you have the guts, just do it. Violence may not solve many problems, but without violence, many problems will often find you.
"You misunderstood. Investigation is not my job. Gathering evidence is also what the agent needs to do. Mr. Zuo Xi does not need to cooperate with me in anything. You just need to stay here until tomorrow and cooperate with the traveler and Ms. Funina to collect evidence."
That Villette shook his head. He actually saw Navia approaching Zuo Xi and the others, so he was thinking about whether he should come and check out the situation.
He hadn't originally planned to do so, but he always felt an indescribable guilt towards Navia that he couldn't let go.
“Oh…I see…”
Zuo Xi glanced at Violet, then at Navia, and immediately understood. The emotions of water dragons are somewhat different from those of humans, but it seems that they are slowly assimilating.