hsntnovel Chapter 773: Go to jail
Chapter 773: Go to jail
"So, you need the two of us to go to that underwater prison to investigate? Wait a minute... let me guess, this must be Zuo Xi's idea, right? That's definitely the case, right!"
Paimeng pointed at Zuo Xi who was sipping tea at the side with his eyes wide open, somewhat unable to believe what he had just heard.
The Supreme Judge actually asked them to investigate the prison! If it wasn't for Villette saying it herself, Paimon would definitely think it was a bad idea from the guy next to him who couldn't help smiling even when drinking tea!
Even though it was Villette who said it herself, she still felt that Zuo Xi was highly suspicious... Sending the two of them to jail or something, it sounded like Zuo Xi's evil taste!
"You can say whatever you want. I can sue you for defamation, and you'll probably lose the case, and you'll end up in jail."
Zuo Xi covered the tea bowl and glanced at Paimeng leisurely. Little guy, I won't take advantage of you?
"You, you are threatening me! This is a naked threat! And you are a person from Winter Solstice, how can the laws of Fontaine protect you!"
Paimeng has never won an argument with Zuo Xi, but she never gets tired of it. Although she already has a premonition that she is going to lose, she still finishes what she wants to say first and then sees what happens.
"I am the envoy of Solstice to Fontaine, and the laws of Fontaine must protect me. And since the laws of Fontaine have the power to judge foreigners, they naturally have the obligation to protect foreigners. Otherwise, wouldn't it be too unreasonable? Don't you think so, Mr. Villette?"
Zuo Xi looked at Villette, who was tasting water at the moment. After the topic was brought up, he could only pause what he was doing.
"That's true. No matter from which angle, Mr. Zuo Xi has the right to initiate a trial. But please rest assured that I will handle it as fairly as possible. You don't have to worry that I will favor any party."
"Look, accept your fate. I won't treat you unfairly if you help me. It's just a period of imprisonment. For the sake of the people of Fontaine, you will definitely not refuse, right?
When you come out, I can host a welcome party for you. I can satisfy your appetite and desires, okay?"
Zuo Xi patiently persuaded him, and Paimeng's expression became more and more conflicted.
Reason told her that Zuo Xi was right. No matter from what aspect, they had no reason to refuse. Even if this trip was for free, they would not sit idly by for Zuo Xi's words "Fontainebleau people".
But every time, Zuo Xi led me around by the nose. Although I have gotten used to it over time, I still want to struggle occasionally like I am doing now.
But Zuo Xi also said that he could make any request, so wouldn't that mean he could try all the delicacies in Teyvat? There weren't many such opportunities, and usually when Zuo Xi treated guests, the most he could get was food from a high-end restaurant.
Paimon has a great dream, which is to eat the specialties of the seven countries of Teyvat in one meal!
This is normally just a dream, but this time it is really possible to come true!
"Ying, what do you think?"
Paimeng was extremely conflicted but didn't want to miss this opportunity, so he finally made the same decision as before - to ask Ying.
"Is it true that I can make any requests?"
Seeing Ying's eager eyes, Zuo Xi suddenly felt something was wrong, so he quickly put on a patch.
"Of course, you can make any request...but I won't be responsible for bearing the corresponding consequences for you. If you want to do something bad, you should reach a consensus with Sandone first."
This guy Ying has become more and more outrageous since he stopped pretending.
"Okay then... After we're done, come... accompany me for a walk around again. You can also ask Sandoni to come along."
Ying sighed with regret, and finally had to settle for the second best.
She had talked to Sandoni last time, and they almost had a fight afterwards... In the end, the two of them reached a consensus that they couldn't do it secretly, and when they wanted to borrow Zuo Xi, Sandoni had to be present.
Zuo Xi was not clear about this, but he did not need to know.
Anyway, for him it was just a matter of bringing a friend along on a date with his girlfriend. Even though it was a little awkward, it wasn't a big deal.
However, Sandoni and Ying don’t seem to be too distant. Whether it’s good or not is another matter. Anyway, the two are quite close. So, it seems that Sandoni brought a girlfriend with him when they were dating?
Or…when he goes out with his friends, his girlfriend insists on tagging along?
In short, it felt like any explanation would make sense, and Zuo Xi never dwelled on it. Anyway, it was enough for him to be able to distinguish between a friend and a girlfriend.
"So it's a deal? Don't worry, I'll visit you in prison when I have time."
I went to the prison to visit you, and then showed off my delicious food in front of you, but I didn’t share any with you after that.
"Thank you for your efforts for Fontaine. No matter what the result is, in addition to the remuneration promised by Mr. Zuo Xi, we will pay you two corresponding subsidies in accordance with the highest standards of legal public servants."
After all, going to jail is not an honorable thing and it is quite hard in itself, so Villette thought that the other party deserved such treatment.
"Then Villette, you should show some appreciation at this time."
Zuo Xi reminded Villette that the other party didn't understand the ways of the world and was quite slow in dealing with people.
Under other circumstances he wouldn't bother to care, but at this moment he didn't mind teaching Villette a lesson and earning a favor for Ying and the others.
"Appreciate further details."
Villette is a bit rigid, but he is also really willing to learn from his experiences.
"This matter is essentially ours to entrust Ying and Paimon. The official remuneration subsidy can only represent her sacrifice for Fontaine, but not you personally.
So in addition to distributing subsidies according to the highest official standards, you should also give the promised compensation in your own name to show that it is in place.”
Seeing that Villette was thinking seriously, Zuo Xi simply demonstrated it to him.
"In this case, if you are not sure what kind of compensation you should promise, you can say: I owe you two a favor for this matter."
"I see. I'm glad to hear your advice... Well then, Traveler, Paimon, now that this matter is over, I will owe you two a favor."