Chapter 60

"Cough, cough..." Su Bai coughed lightly, and a voice immediately reached Furina's ear: "My lord, the Hydro Archon, please mind your status and the occasion."

With these words spoken.

Furina's delicate body froze.

She immediately returned to her previous arrogant demeanor.

"Ah, what I mean is, compared to such an obvious truth, this opponent right here excites me far more."

"Am I right? Golden-haired Traveler, I recall Lin Ni helped you before; this time, I think you will help him as well."

Upon hearing this, Lumine.

Though dissatisfied with Furina's arrogant attitude, she nodded heavily, indicating she would definitely help Lin Ni.

"Hahaha..."

Seeing Lumine agree, Furina became even more arrogant, hands on her hips: "Then there is no problem."

Neuvillette frowned, looking at Su Bai in the VIP seat.

Seeing the other party show no reaction, he could only say seriously: "Since this is the case, the accusation stands."

"Since the accusation stands, a trial will inevitably follow."

"Traveler, let us temporarily ignore Ms. Furina's arrogant remarks. After consulting your personal opinion, are you willing to stand on Mr. Lin Ni's side, defend Mr. Lin Ni, and become his agent?"

For the proper procedure of the trial, Neuvillette still needed to solemnly consult Lumine's thoughts.

"I am willing." Lumine replied seriously.

"Understood."

Having received Lumine's solemn response, Neuvillette announced solemnly: "Very well, the trial will be held at the Opera House one day from now. Both sides are free to investigate during this time and seek the truth."

"However, since Mr. Lin Ni is the suspect, Mr. Lin Ni's magic troupe is not permitted to leave the Opera House until the trial concludes."

After Neuvillette finished announcing everything.

Furina proudly crossed her arms, a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes: "One day is not considered long. You, this famous figure, what kind of storm can you stir up?"

"Hehehehehe, I sincerely look forward to it."

Su Bai: "..."

Alice: "Eh? What is with Mr. Su Bai's expression? Didn't he make Furina act like this?"

Clorinde: "Um, I feel Mr. Su Bai seems extremely speechless."

Neuvillette: "Ah..."

Furina: "Hey, why are you sighing? It was clearly Su Bai who made me do this."

Lin Ni: "But even without Mr. Su Bai here, we still held a trial in this life."

Su Bai: "Is it possible that I asked you to maintain the attitude of a deity because I didn't want others to see that terrified look of yours?"

Zhong Li: "By universal reason, a deity would not be so frightened by such a trivial matter as to be at a loss; just now, Furina was clearly frightened by Neuvillette's words and involuntarily assumed a defensive posture."

Venti: "Indeed, a deity should not be frightened like this, or it would damage the image of a deity."

Barbara: "....."

Barbara: "How I wish Mr. Su Bai could become the Pope of Mondstadt; that way, he should be able to keep My Lord Barbatos in check."

Venti: "If it is Mr. Su Bai, I am very welcome."

Diluc: "Is it because Mr. Su Bai is financially free?"

Venti: "Ehe!"

Furina: "Then you should have made it clear! In my past life, I definitely thought you were going to stand up for me, so I became arrogant."

Paimon: "No, Furina, you are already arrogant enough in this life; if Su Bai stood up for you, wouldn't you go to the heavens?"

After leaving the seat.

Su Bai and Furina left the Opera House alone through a special passage.

In the corridor.

Furina looked slightly excited, stepping lightly, appearing to be in very good spirits.

"I say, My lord, the Hydro Archon, you should collect evidence properly."

"Do not always appear so relaxed."

Eh?

Furina froze, turning to look at Su Bai: "Did you not see any clues?"

"Me?" Su Bai pointed at himself, and his utterly confused expression immediately made Furina panic.

"Hey, you wouldn't really have seen nothing, would you? I thought you spoke to me because..."

"I just wanted to remind My lord, the Hydro Archon, in a public place, under the gaze of so many people."

"Your entire performance is completely inconsistent with that of a deity."

As soon as Su Bai finished speaking.

Furina immediately pouted: "Hmph! I was just acting; you wouldn't really think I was frightened, would you?"

"Since everyone thinks I am a cute and interesting deity, I naturally must become the image in the hearts of my subjects."

"Forget it, forget it. I thought you saw some clues, but even if you didn't see anything, I am still full of confidence for tomorrow's trial."

"Alright, good luck." Su Bai smiled.

He left on his own.

"Hey!"

Seeing this, Furina stomped her feet hard: "What kind of person is this! Saying he won't manage it, does he really just not manage it?"

"Wait a moment."

"You wouldn't really just watch me face off against the Traveler alone, would you?"

【.....】

Everyone: "....."

Arataki Itto: "She... chickened out?"

Lumine: "Regarding the trial, Furina is still very powerful. If Navia hadn't helped us back then, we truly couldn't have defeated her."

Navia: "No need for courtesy, partner."

Tianquan Ningguang: "So, the trial result one day from now is that you won?"

Lumine: "I can't be certain yet whether Navia from the previous life was a fanatic fan of the Pope. If she was, and Su Bai interfered, we definitely wouldn't win."

Paimon: "Right, but if Navia truly helps us find that missing Mondstadt thief, we are certain to win."

Jean: "Mondstadt thief?"

Paimon: "That missing female spectator isn't from Fontaine but from Mondstadt. She was discovered by Lin Ni while stealing in Fontaine previously. After fleeing, she came to watch the magic show, only to be selected by Lin Ni again. She thought Lin Ni recognized her and did it on purpose, so she got scared and hid."

Zhong Li: "In other words, Navia's allegiance determines your victory or defeat in the trial?"

Lumine: "But based on my intuition, since Su Bai is the Pope, he won't allow Furina to lose. Sigh..."

Navia: "Moreover, I think Mr. Su Bai has seen through the truth of Lin Ni's magic and wants to touch the core of the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale. He must know that girl is hiding in the secret passage, so he will likely take countermeasures."

Neuvillette looked at everyone's analysis one by one.

He merely smiled.

Perhaps this time, no matter how much Su Bai wants to protect Furina, or whatever other moves he makes.

It will only be in vain.

The immense power of the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale contains Furina's consciousness.

The final result of the trial will be determined by the display result of the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale.

Since that girl is hiding in the secret passage, Furina's consciousness cannot fail to sense it.

The possibility of Lin Ni being innocent still carries greater weight.

Chapter 50: The Pope Interferes in the Trial, Fontaine's Justice Exists Only in Name

【Lumine and Paimon, in order to help Lin Ni clear his name, kept busy non-stop gathering evidence.】

【During this time, they were invited by Navia, the boss of the Cimei Society, into a room for a wonderful meeting.】

【"Miss Navia, why are you helping us?"】

【Paimon asked curiously.】

【"Of course, it's thanks to my intuition, my incredibly precise~ intuition."】

【"Furina accused Lin Ni without any evidence; she is often like this."】