"So that's how it is..."
After listening to Su Yuan's explanation, Neuvillette and Furina both nodded in understanding.
"So we can't refuse Miss Charlotte's interview, and we must tell the truth..."
"Yes, Neuvillette." Su Yuan added, "But according to the rules, if there's something you really don't want to say, you should be able to remain silent."
Neuvillette nodded, then turned to Su Yuan and continued, "About the All-Devouring Narwhal you mentioned—I think I can sense it."
"I've always felt that something was hidden beneath the Primordial Sea. So it turns out it's this All-Devouring Narwhal..."
"According to your description, this creature has been continuously absorbing the energy of the planet's Primordial Sea, growing larger and larger. That would also explain why the sea level is rising..."
"Once it depletes the energy of the Primordial Sea, the blood of Fontaine's people—since it also contains traces of the Primordial Sea's water—will become an irresistible temptation for it… which means it will start attacking people."
"Exactly, Neuvillette! That's why you must reclaim the power of the Sovereign Dragon as soon as possible to deal with this situation!" Su Yuan urged.
"But..." Furina said with concern, "We still haven't found a clear way to save Focalors..."
"It's fine, trust me. Once Charlotte's interview is over, we'll immediately find Focalors and start the experiment!"
Not long after, Charlotte arrived at Neuvillette's office, accompanied by her Monsieur Verite.
As soon as she stepped inside, she could barely contain her excitement and joy.
"Lord Neuvillette, I can't believe you actually agreed to my interview!"
"To be honest, I was already prepared to be rejected, but you really surprised me!"
"If I had known, I would've made sure Monsieur Verite dressed more formally today!"
"It's fine, just treat this as a casual chat between friends. No need to be so formal."
Neuvillette said with a faint smile.
"Alright, alright!" Charlotte nodded enthusiastically.
Then, noticing Furina standing nearby, she couldn't help but say, "Lady Furina! I didn't expect you to be here too!"
"If you would agree to an interview as well, that would be absolutely wonderful!"
Hearing Charlotte's words, the corner of Furina's mouth twitched slightly.
Was this considered a request for an interview?
To be on the safe side, Furina had no choice but to reply, "Sure, being interviewed by the esteemed Charlotte of The Steambird is truly an honor..."
"Haha! To be able to interview both Lord Neuvillette and Lady Furina at the same time—what an incredible stroke of luck!" Charlotte said excitedly.
Furina was already starting to regret staying behind.
Why did she let her curiosity keep her here?
Was she really that eager to learn about the true Neuvillette?
"Alright then, let's begin the interview!"
Charlotte spoke as she reached into her small bag and pulled out a… no, not just a single photo—an entire stack of them!
Each one perfectly captured Neuvillette's movements, from his initial leap to the precise moment he hit the water.
The level of detail was so exquisite that one couldn't help but admire it as a true work of art.
"Lord Neuvillette, I'm really curious—what exactly were you doing?"
"Your diving form is unbelievably elegant! And when you hit the water, there was almost no splash at all! Even professional divers couldn't pull that off!"
"This…" Neuvillette looked at the photos, momentarily at a loss for words.
So, when he was rushing to Meropide Fortress yesterday, he had unknowingly been captured in such perfect detail.
"Hahahaha! Neuvillette, I can't believe you have this side to you!" Furina burst into laughter as she looked at the photos, thoroughly entertained.
Neuvillette recalled Su Yuan's warning—either remain silent or tell the truth.
Just now, he had instinctively uttered a "this…", which probably wouldn't count as true silence.
Thus, he could only answer truthfully:
"I was in a hurry. I had urgent business at Meropide Fortress."
"An urgent matter? What kind of urgent matter?" Charlotte asked.
Faced with this question, Neuvillette chose to remain silent.
Charlotte quickly realized her mistake and apologized repeatedly.
"I'm sorry, I was asking too many details. I should be more respectful and mindful of privacy."
"Then, Lord Neuvillette, I have another question."
Charlotte continued, "If you were in a hurry to get to Meropide Fortress, wouldn't taking an airship or a boat be faster? Why did you choose to swim there instead?"
"Because swimming was the fastest way," Neuvillette replied calmly.
Hearing this, Charlotte was utterly stunned.
But seeing the serious expression on Neuvillette's face, it didn't seem like he was joking.
"Alright then… As expected of Fontaine's Chief Justice. You truly are extraordinary!"
Watching the exchange between Charlotte and Neuvillette, Su Yuan fell into deep thought.
Should he tell Charlotte about the existence of the Eerie?
From what Su Yuan knew about Charlotte, she was someone who valued the truth above all else.
She had a passion for uncovering the truth and publishing it through the Steambird Gazette using her articles and photographs.
Charlotte had both the ability and the strong belief that it was her duty to expose the truth to the world.
If Charlotte learned about the existence of the Eerie, would she hold steadfast to her beliefs and make it public?
Su Yuan didn't know what choice Charlotte would ultimately make.
However, as things stood, making the existence of the Eerie public was not a good idea—it would only cause unnecessary panic and chaos.
That was why Su Yuan was still observing, debating whether or not to inform Charlotte and bring her into the team fighting against the Eerie.
At the same time, he was considering another issue—compared to others, Charlotte was just an ordinary person, a journalist for The Steambird Gazette.
She had no exceptional combat skills or self-defense capabilities.
Would dragging someone like her into such a dangerous battle against the Eerie really be the right thing to do?
As Su Yuan was still deep in thought, the door to Neuvillette's office was suddenly pushed open.
"Hahaha…" Wriothesley and Sigewinne appeared at the doorway.
"Neuvillette, we're here!"
Su Yuan immediately felt that something was off about Wriothesley's tone…
"Huh?! It's actually the Duke of Meropide!"
Charlotte, seeing the newcomers, exclaimed in shock.
"What kind of lucky day is this? I just ran into another person I've always wanted to interview!"
"And next to him is Head Nurse Sigewinne! I'd love to interview her too!"
"Could this be a fourfold stroke of luck? Interviewing four major figures all at once?"
She quickly turned to them with excitement. "So, Duke, Head Nurse, would you allow me a brief interview?"
However, Wriothesley didn't hesitate at all as he bluntly replied, "Interview? Who would want to accept your interview? Get out—I have something important to discuss with Neuvillette!"
Su Yuan's eyes narrowed.
Something wasn't right.
Wriothesley would never talk to someone like that.
Could it be that Wriothesley… had already been controlled by the Eerie?
And just now… did he just refuse Charlotte's interview request?
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