Nonomi looked at the scene before her, a little excited for a moment.
This was one of the very few times she had seen such a segment in a continuously updated game.
"Putting aside the theoretical structure, from the perspective of game tropes, this Judgment of Lyney is absolutely untenable."
"The Judgment after Lyney... that's the real big deal."
After saying this, Nonomi lowered her head and fell into contemplation, seemingly pondering over some small details within the game's main storyline.
"From the current situation, all the case's contradictions are concentrated on Lyney, and he has no room for argument against it..."
"But the biggest problem is... why would the culprit of an unsolved case voluntarily appear on stage and personally push himself into a situation where he cannot defend himself at all."
Thinking of this, a slightly excited smile appeared on Nonomi's face.
"Interesting, interesting, I'm really looking forward to the next development!"
Looking at the bullet comments beside her, which were guessing who the culprit was, Nonomi's lips curved into a smile.
"It has to be the hot topic of the version~"
...
Listening to the debate between Furina and Lyney, Neuvillette gently tapped the floor with his cane, then said:
"Let's stop the debate here. Ms. Furina, your statement just now... can I understand it as an 'accusation' against Mr. Lyney and his companion?"
Neuvillette's words seemed to surprise Furina a little... She said with some confusion:
"Eh? I just think... isn't it a bit too early to talk about 'accusations' now...?"
Furina was actually very aware of the loophole in her words just now, and this loophole was very obvious, yet also one of the factors that was easily overlooked.
—Would the killer of a serial cold case truly end their "criminal career" in this manner?
Her original intention was simply to demonstrate her status as a God, but... she actually had no intention of accusing anyone.
After all, the current situation was not very clear, and this biggest problem had not been resolved either, yet Lyney could not refute any of it from any angle.
"Isn't this equivalent to making an ordinary person bear a crime they shouldn't bear?!"
Furina cried out in her heart, somewhat horrified.
Just as she was about to explain further, the people in the audience, who treated all this as an Fontaine Opera, began to stir.
"Lady Furina's analysis just now was really insightful, it seems she's going to personally preside over justice!"
"The kidnapping and murder hidden beneath the magic trick were actually seen through by Lady Furina in one word..."
Hearing these words, which felt like being pushed into a corner, Yuto, standing in the center of the stage, subtly frowned.
He hadn't had so many feelings before, but now it seemed... Fontaine's current state truly needed to change.
Treating what should be a sacred and solemn Judgment as a play, treating matters that could determine the trajectory of others' lives as insignificant amusement...
"Hmph..."
Yuto squeezed the cane in his hand hard, seeming somewhat... angry.
After taking a deep breath and calming himself down, Yuto began the next "reform."
Preserve the current form of Judgment, but more or less make the people of Fontaine not build their happiness on the pain of others.
This is already a two-dimensional world, why do such heart-wrenching things?
Furina, however, did not notice Yuto's reaction, because after hearing that sentence... she was already in a difficult position.
As the calls for "the God of Justice to preside over justice" grew more intense, Furina was now truly at a point of no return.
She cleared her throat, feigning composure, then continued:
"Ahem, I mean... Of course! Everyone, compared to the obvious truth, it's this opponent before me that excites me more."
Furina's five hundred years of acting experience were fully displayed at this moment
—Even though she was panicking inside, she had to maintain the demeanor of the God of Justice.
After saying this, she stretched out her hand and pointed to the Traveler who was still thinking in the first row, saying:
"Hey, Traveler, you'll lend a hand, right? Mr. Lyney told you many stories about Fontaine."
Hearing this, the Traveler nodded gently, a resolute expression in her golden eyes, and she said softly:
"I believe Lyney."
The Traveler's voice was not loud, but her firm tone still resonated throughout the entire Opera House.
The people of Fontaine sitting in the audience were either excited that they could witness a Judgment involving a God, or they were discussing the Traveler's identity.
"I heard that wherever she goes... that country suffers... Could it be that since she's here, The Prophecy is about to come true?"
"The clash between the God of Justice and the Traveler... Ah~ I smell the fresh ink of tomorrow's Steambird Newspaper headline!"
Listening to the discussions of the crowd, Furina's expression became increasingly natural, and increasingly... arrogant.
The previous "flaws" were due to the lack of an audience to back her up, but now with that backing, she naturally had the skill to display her "due" charm.
"Hahahaha, then there's no problem. Everyone, please look forward to it! A murder case hidden beneath a magic show, a direct confrontation between the God of Justice and the Traveler!"
"Traveler, a victor will always be decided between us. Since this grand spectacle is bound to come sooner or later, it can only be called 'fitting' if it appears in the climax of the Fontaine Opera!"
"Oh!!!"
Accompanied by Furina's words, the fun-loving people of Fontaine, who loved to watch a good show, began to cheer with raised arms
—Just a second ago they were scared to death, and now they were cheering with raised arms.
Yuto, seeing this, gently shook his head. He didn't have any particular strong feelings about how crazy this world had become.
One could only say... all the necessary debuffs were fully applied.
"Sigh... what I have to do next... is to assist in the investigation."
"But then again, what should I do?"
While Yuto was still pondering this, Neuvillette nodded to Furina and Lyney respectively, then turned to the audience and said:
"I understand. The 'accusation' is established, and where there is an 'accusation,' there must be a 'Judgment.'"
"Traveler, Ms. Furina considers you her 'opponent.' Let us disregard her exaggerated words and simply ask for your opinion..."
"Are you willing to stand with Mr. Lyney, defend him, and become his 'Licensed Agent'?"
"I am willing."
After receiving the party's answer, Neuvillette lightly tapped the floor with his cane and announced softly:
"Very well, the 'Judgment' will be held in the Opera House one day from now. Both parties are free to investigate the incident and seek the truth."
"Lyney and his magic troupe, as the parties involved, must all remain inside the Opera House, while the remaining audience members may leave after being confirmed by the security team."