"Lady Furina, how can they be considered innocent?
They see this opportunity like hungry wolves spotting fresh meat, all wanting to make a fortune from it.
If everyone in Fontaine emulated them, what would become of our nation?
How can those engineering projects meant to benefit the country and its people proceed amidst such greed?"
Yide's voice, like surging waves, echoed throughout the vast and solemn plaza of the Palais Mermonia.
The onlookers in the plaza were moved by Yide 's words, and they began to whisper and discuss among themselves.
Many nodded in agreement, and some even loudly echoed his sentiments, believing that those greedy shipowners and sailors should sacrifice for the sake of the nation's interests.
Furina stood tall, looking directly into Yide 's eyes, and insisted, "Fontaine is a nation that values justice and fairness. We cannot ignore the fairness of the few in pursuit of justice for the majority."
Yide was clearly not satisfied with this answer.
His brow furrowed, and his tone became more intense: "Lady Furina, I will not yield to you on this matter."
Instantly, the atmosphere became unusually tense, and the air was thick with the scent of gunpowder.
Facing Yide 's strong aura, Furina's heart couldn't help but tremble slightly. For a moment, she almost felt compelled to retreat by the invisible pressure.
But she was, after all, an experienced "old actress," and after a brief moment of wavering, she immediately steadied herself.
In an extremely exaggerated tone, her voice revealed an unparalleled majesty: "Yide , you must understand that I, Furina de Fontaine, am the Queen of all Waters, all Lands, all Peoples, and all Laws, the God of Fontaine.
I have the right to make judgments on everything here!"
Yide 's face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip from it.
After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth, his voice low: "Since Lady Furina insists, then I will say no more."
With that, he abruptly turned around, faced the group of trembling shipowners and sailors, and sternly shouted: "If you dare to extort Lady Furina on this occasion again, our West Factory will never let you off!"
After uttering these words, Yide didn't linger any longer. Without looking back, he led the West Factory's guards away.
The shipowners and sailors on the scene waved their hands repeatedly, hastily declaring that they would never extort Furina on this occasion, only asking to be able to continue to survive.
Furina breathed a long sigh of relief, she had almost lost her composure just now.
In her heart, she cursed Yide , that bastard, why was he so fierce?
A moment later, she said gently to the group of shipowners and sailors: "Don't worry, everyone, I will try my best to ensure that everyone can live a stable life."
Hearing these words, the shipowners and sailors were all moved to tears.
They bowed to Furina one after another, expressing their heartfelt gratitude to her.
Not far away, Neuvillette quietly observed all of this.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
He had long seen that the fierce argument between Yide and Furina was a bit strange, seeming more like a carefully planned performance.
…
Inside a quiet study, Yide felt very troubled facing the lively girl in front of him.
Ever since he solved the missing person case, she had been coming to him every few days.
"Lindsay, does your father know about your desire to join the West Factory?" he asked with a headache.
"Of course, he knows!" Lindsay replied with a bright smile, "My father is very supportive of me. He even plans to find a stepmother for me and is considering having another child."
These father and daughter were truly filial and loving.
He raised his hand and gently rubbed his temples, "Lindsay, you have to understand that the West Factory is not the detective game you imagine it to be. It is a ruthless and serious intelligence police organization."
But to his surprise, Lindsay's eyes revealed an infinite longing for the West Factory: "I just like an organization like the West Factory. It is not bound by rigid laws and can truly defend justice and fairness."
Seeing that persuasion was ineffective, Yide decided to take a clearer stance: "I'm sorry, Lindsay, I will not agree to you joining the West Factory."
His voice was very decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.
But Lindsay did not give up easily: "Why? You have to give me a clear reason!"
Yide pondered for a moment, then said casually: "Your abilities have not yet met the requirements of the West Factory. That reason should be enough."
Lindsay understood that this was just an excuse Yide used to get rid of her, but she would not back down because of it.
Her lively eyes rolled around, shining with a firm light: "Baron Yide, if I can prove my ability, can I join the West Factory?"
Yide looked at her expectant eyes and nodded slightly: "Yes. As long as you can prove your ability, I will agree to your joining."
Although he verbally agreed to Lindsay, he had already made up his mind in his heart that no matter what Lindsay did, he would not let her join the West Factory.
The reason was simple: Lindsay had a lively and cheerful personality, and she was also very attractive.
Those guards who came from the Fatui had no resistance to such girls at all.
If Lindsay joined the West Factory, within a few days, those guards would probably be infatuated with her and become a bunch of "simps."
This was a scene he absolutely did not want to see.
Lindsay was unaware of Yide's inner thoughts. She said confidently: "Then it's a deal!"
Her face was filled with a confident smile, as if she had already seen the day she joined the West Factory.