Rias swung her fist at Luo Xiao, who quickly dodged.

"You...what are you doing?"

Luo Xiao was puzzled. Why did they suddenly start fighting?

“Or you can push me.” Rias said, spreading out her hands so that Luo Xiao could push her.

"Are you...are you alright?!"

Luo Xiao was a little scared. She had long heard that the Melusin were very different from humans, and now she had experienced it for herself.

"Speak louder, shout it out." Rias's voice was light and playful. Her figure was graceful, and her arms were outstretched, as if inviting Luo Xiao to join her game.

Luo Xiao frowned, his voice tinged with impatience: "Can I just not look for Funina anymore?"

"No!" Rias's answer was concise and firm, her small face showing a hint of stubbornness.

Luo Xiao's voice rose, almost shouting, "Then call her out!"

"No!" Rias uttered those two simple words, but a mysterious light flickered in her eyes.

Luo Xiao's patience had run out, and his voice was almost at its limit: "What's going on?! No, what are you doing?! Ouch..."

Just then, a clear and excited voice rang out from behind him: "What's going on? What's going on? Are you guys going to fight? Start fighting! Start fighting!"

Luo Xiao turned around, her gaze falling on a white-haired girl. Her eyes sparkled like stars, and her hands were clenched into fists, as if she were truly anticipating a spectacular duel.

Her figure was light and graceful, her steps were bouncy, and every movement was full of energy and anticipation.

A mischievous smile played on Funina's lips, her eyes brimming with playfulness and curiosity. Her voice was clear and crisp, tinged with barely suppressed excitement: "If you're going to fight, I'll have to watch!"

Rias calmly pointed to Frinna, her voice as still as water: "This is our Water Goddess, you can talk to her yourself."

Luo Xiao stood there, stunned, his heart filled with doubt and shock.

He never imagined that all of this was a scheme to bring out the water goddess Funina, and that he had unknowingly become a part of it.

Funina's personality was clearly much more lively than he had imagined; she seemed to have a natural fondness for these kinds of playful antics. Every movement and expression of hers revealed her love of life and her desire to join in the fun.

Luo Xiao's lips involuntarily curved into a smile. He realized that to build a good relationship with Funina, he needed not only strategy and wisdom, but also a heart willing to have fun and enjoy life.

Seeing that Rias had already left, Fryna deflated like a punctured balloon, her face full of disappointment: "Sigh... there's no excitement to watch..."

Luo Xiao moved closer to Funina, took out the crystal ball she had prepared beforehand, and handed it to her: "There's no excitement, but there's a gift."

Funina waved her hand without even looking at it: "Thank you for your kindness, but I'm not interested in gifts. You can give it to Mr. Villette, no... I don't think he accepts gifts either."

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. As a deity revered and worshipped by people, I'm very busy."

As she spoke, Funina turned and walked toward the entrance of Mo Mang Palace without looking back.

"Wait, Miss Funina, please take a look at what my gift is."

Hearing Luo Xiao's words, Funina's curiosity was piqued again, so she deliberately pretended to be very reserved, slowly turned around, and walked gracefully to Luo Xiao, examining the gift in his hand.

It was a crystal ball that twinkled with light, and what was even more amazing was that this crystal ball not only emitted light, but also contained a pitch-black starry sky inside.

In the starry sky, countless stars twinkle, there are clusters of stars and star energy, and even sand grains that look like spaceships are slowly flowing.

The scene inside the crystal ball was exactly the same universe described in the science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" that I had just read.

Thinking of this, Funina immediately abandoned her previous reserve, her face revealing undisguised excitement and joy.

"Is...is this really for me?"

Fu Ningna was still somewhat incredulous. The crystal ball in front of her looked incredibly valuable. Why would someone she had only just met give her such a precious gift?

"Of course, I came all the way here specifically to give you this gift."

Upon hearing Luo Xiao's words, Funina's face immediately lit up with childlike curiosity and excitement, and that pure joy infected everything around her.

But suddenly, like a little girl who had been disciplined by her parents, Funina withdrew her outstretched hand, her face clearly filled with struggle: "No...no, that Vilette...the Supreme Judge and I have an agreement that I cannot accept gifts from strangers."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiao merely smiled slightly, then took out his identification and handed it to Funina: "My name is Luo Xiao, and I am a detective from the Rose Thorn Society. This is my identification."

After taking the documents and confirming her identity, Funina enthusiastically introduced herself: "My name is Funina. As you can see, I am the unique water goddess of Fontaine. Be glad, my subject! You are one of the lucky few who will be able to meet me in person!"

"My esteemed Lady Funina, now that we've introduced ourselves, we're no longer strangers, but friends, right? It's perfectly normal for friends to exchange gifts, wouldn't you agree?"

Seeing that Funina had taken the bait, Luo Xiao seized the opportunity to hand the crystal ball in his hand to Funina.

Funina took the crystal ball, gently cupped it in her hands, and caressed it softly.

“Oh, Mr. Luo Xiao, you know me so well!” Fu Ningna’s voice was full of surprise, and her face blossomed with a warm smile like the spring sunshine.

"Great! This gift suits my taste perfectly. I'll accept it!"

As she spoke, Funina gently twirled the crystal ball in her hand, and the miniature stars danced with her movements, as if telling their own stories.

Luo Xiao quietly observed Funina's reaction, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Now it seemed that the Water God really was like an innocent and naive child.

"Ever since I read 'The Three-Body Problem,' I have dreamed of exploring those distant planets and experiencing the vastness of the universe."

"Furina said softly, her gaze seemingly piercing through the starry sky in the crystal ball, reaching those unreachable worlds. Her expression was filled with longing for the unknown and a thirst for adventure."

Luo Xiao smiled slightly, his voice gentle yet firm: "Then, this crystal ball is like a window, allowing you to glimpse those mysterious interstellar landscapes."

A glint of gratitude flashed in Fu Ningna's eyes. She looked up at Luo Xiao, her gaze revealing recognition and respect for her new friend. Her smile was so radiant that it seemed to illuminate the entire Mo Mang Palace.

"I will cherish this gift forever," she said softly, then hugged the crystal ball tightly to her chest. At that moment, her joy and satisfaction infected every corner, and even the air seemed to be filled with her happiness.

"By the way, you said friends should give each other gifts, so what should I give you?"

"Oh, by the way! Limited edition pastries will be delivered to Mo Mang Palace today. Why don't you go sit in the reception room for a while, and I'll go get you some?"

After accepting the crystal ball, Funina blinked her deep blue eyes and looked at Luo Xiao, asking a question.

"Hmm... maybe next time. My appointment with my friend is almost up, and I have to leave soon. Next time I come, I will definitely visit Mo Mang Palace."

Luo Xiao glanced at the wind-up watch on his arm and said to Funina.

"No! As the water god, how can I let my friend go back like this? I must give you something, and you can think of anything else you want to take with you."

"Ah... if I could, I would actually like a drop of your blood; it would be very useful to me."

With a "let's give it a try" attitude, Luo Xiao muttered something under her breath, then suddenly realized she was being too rash and quickly added, "If you find it inconvenient, then forget it. I was just saying it casually."

After all, she is the goddess of Fontainebleau, and her blood is extremely precious. It's impossible to just hand it over to someone you've only just met.

"Oh? So this is what you wanted. I just tripped and fell while running over here, and scraped my skin a little. Here you go."

After speaking, Funina handed Luo Xiao a wad of paper stained with blood.

"Huh? Is it really okay to just give it to me like this?" Luo Xiao's face was full of surprise.

A flicker of surprise crossed Luo Xiao's eyes. He hadn't expected Fu Ningna to so readily agree to his unreasonable request. His eyes widened as he stared at Fu Ningna's nonchalant expression, as if she had just handed him not his blood, but a piece of ordinary candy.

"Is it really okay?" Luo Xiao carefully took the blood-stained paper ball.

Funina chuckled, a hint of playfulness in her smile: "Of course! Do friends need to be so polite?"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Luo Xiao smiled slightly, carefully putting the crumpled paper into his pocket. This was not just a drop of blood, but also a symbol of Funina's trust in him.

"Next time you come to Momang Palace, remember to let me know first, and I will personally prepare the best snacks and tea for you." Funina blinked her deep blue eyes, which were as deep as the ocean, her tone full of anticipation.

Luo Xiao nodded. He knew that his friendship with Funina had only just begun, and that they would have many more stories to write together in the future.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Funina." Luo Xiao bowed, then turned and walked towards the mechanical horse, secretly looking forward to their next encounter.

Fu Ningna stood there, watching Luo Xiao's figure gradually disappear into the distance, a satisfied smile on her lips.

She knew that she had gained another trustworthy friend in the world.

For a god who is high above, such friendship is more precious than any treasure.

This is the friend that Funina has longed for deep in her heart for the past few hundred years of loneliness...

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