Just as Yuto extricated himself from that place… Lumine and Neuvillette had also finished their exploration of the ruins.
This time… they gained a lot, but also acquired many questions.
They learned that The Prophecy might be related to the previous Water God, Egeria, and that Furina might have some connection with Immortal Spirit.
Therefore… to solve The Prophecy, they ultimately had to focus their attention on Furina.
Thinking about it carefully, it was indeed so; whether it was the previous solutions regarding The Prophecy, or the more trusted information, Furina had a consistent attitude towards all this information—
—evasiveness.
Either it was her characteristic pretense, or it was the same few sentences she had been repeating.
It wasn't that Neuvillette or Lumine had any issues with Furina, but rather… this matter needed to be discussed openly and honestly.
This was not only to dispel the public's doubts, but also to allow them to obtain more usable information and brainstorm solutions to the problem.
Furina constantly hiding things… was not a good thing.
Thinking of this, Neuvillette sighed softly.
He slowly rose, looking out at the pouring rain through his office window, momentarily lost in thought.
At this moment, Neuvillette was pondering how to ask Furina these two, no, three questions.
Where did the first prophecy stone tablet go? What exactly is her solution for The Prophecy? What did Egeria do to kneel like a sinner?
These contents were crucial for them, and even for all of Fontaine.
"This time… I'm afraid I'll have to be a bit more forceful."
Looking at the pouring rain outside the window, Neuvillette's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he had made some sort of decision.
Although he really didn't want to show any particularly severe expression towards Furina, given the life-or-death situation of Fontaine, he couldn't afford to be so considerate.
"I'm sorry… Furina…"
Neuvillette gently closed his eyes, apologized to Furina in his heart, and then walked out of his office door, discussing something with Sedna.
...
Lumine naturally wasn't idle, or rather… informing Arlecchino of the information obtained inside the ruins was one of her commission tasks.
Of course, before that… she still had to find Navia; on one hand, to tell her about the huge cavern beneath Beryl Region, and on the other, to ask for her help in contacting Lyney.
—As long as the oldest of the three little ones was found, it meant that Arlecchino had been found.
Having understood this, Lumine and Paimon quickly headed to Beryl Region.
The reason was simple: working outdoors in this weather today, after all… no one could conduct architectural surveying in the wild during a torrential downpour.
Paimon, meanwhile, poked her small head out from under the umbrella, looking at the rain curtain that almost formed walls before her, momentarily stunned.
"Ugh… it's hard to imagine what Neuvillette is so sad about…"
"Such heavy rain… could it be that his relationship with Yuto isn't as distant as we thought?"
Lumine shook her head, choosing not to comment on it.
After all… that was a matter between other people, and it was better for her, an outsider, not to get too involved.
...
Lumine and Paimon quickly arrived at Beryl Region.
Seeing the Spina di Rosula members still searching for usable building materials in the ruins of Beryl Region, Paimon was momentarily dazed.
However, this daze didn't last long; she quickly shook her head, muttering somewhat awkwardly:
"Uh… I almost forgot, the Spina di Rosula doesn't seem to be as wealthy as before…"
Lumine, meanwhile, looked at Paimon with a hint of confusion, seemingly unaware of what new trick her guide was up to.
"Could it be that she overused her brain this afternoon… so now she's gone silly?"
Lumine speculated somewhat unreliably.
Seemingly sensing Lumine's strange gaze, Paimon scratched her head awkwardly, then pointed at the golden yellow on the huge platform and shouted loudly:
"Ah! Navia is there too! Let's quickly tell her so the Spina di Rosula's finances don't suffer!"
With that, Paimon quickly floated away, and Lumine shook her head helplessly, then followed along.
Navia naturally heard Paimon's voice; she suddenly turned her head, looked at her two familiar partners, and a bright smile appeared on her face.
Although she wasn't as happy as when Yuto was around, it was at least much better than her previous state.
"Partners! Did you finish your ruin exploration? Was everything smooth?"
Hearing this, Paimon first scratched her head, then told Navia everything they had discovered in the ruins.
Navia, upon hearing the descriptions of The Prophecy, fell into contemplation, and after a long while, shook her head, saying with some regret:
"I'm very sorry… regarding the contents on those stone tablets you described… besides the well-known story on the fourth tablet, I don't know how else to explain it…"
Lumine gently shook her head upon hearing this.
"Don't blame yourself, Navia, this isn't something you should be doing anyway."
"And this time we came… for something else."
Hearing Lumine's words, Navia looked up slightly, seemingly waiting for Lumine's next words.
And Paimon, at this moment, showcased her "Divine Mouth" skill, quickly speaking on Lumine's behalf:
"The depths of that ruin are a huge cavern, with many, many buildings.
She and I are worried… if Beryl Region is rebuilt in this location just like this…"
Hearing this, the expression on Navia's face gradually became serious, then she nodded.
"Thank you, partners, this is very important to me."
"Mm! As long as I can help you~"
Paimon quickly stomped her foot, then, as if suddenly remembering something, quickly added:
"Navia! Do you know where Lyney or The Knave are? We have something to ask them."
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