Nonomi looked at the outrageous comments in her live stream and was momentarily stunned.
Although she was a fan of good looks, it didn't mean she would abandon her common sense when analyzing game plots.
Otherwise, in this market of handsome men and beautiful women in gacha games... she wouldn't have been able to stand out among other analysis streamers with her God-like perspective.
But that didn't stop her from going wild.
Watching the rolling comments from the crazy fans, her heart, which she had forcibly kept serious, began to stir.
"I admit, Yuto is very, very handsome, but the feeling he gives me now is... completely that of a mastermind!"
"A high-ranking official in Fontaine who understands The Prophecy and believes in it, a kind person who provided a lot of help to the protagonist group in the early stages; according to the first law of gacha games, such a person is either a villain or destined to be killed off."
"It is known that Yuto has a Electro Vision, so he cannot be a dead person, at least not before entering the character banner."
"In summary, Yuto is a pure, unadulterated villain. If I'm wrong, I'll give away three max constellation, max refinement characters on the day Yuto's banner goes live!"
At this moment, Nonomi didn't know that her words would become scripture in the next two versions.
Because whether it was Furina or Yuto... both of them were simply good people.
Yuto was even the only commoner in Fontaine, it was impossible for him to die, but he could always utter golden phrases that made players fall into deep thought.
However, these were all later developments.
...
Time passed quickly, and the next day, the day of the Judgment, soon arrived.
Yuto, sitting in the center of the first row, closed his eyes, sensing the movements around him. For him... this was the first time in four hundred years.
The Fontaine residents who entered later whispered among themselves in the back, while the other residents in the first row, due to Yuto's presence, didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
Yuto didn't care about this.
To be honest, he could be very approachable in private, but now he was in a rather solemn setting, so his expression should naturally be very serious.
With a serious expression, his aura would naturally become serious.
Four hundred years of life had made Yuto quite flexible in controlling his own aura.
If he wished, he could be the approachable, gentle, and elegant Yuto, or he could be the serious, unsmiling Assistant Administrator he was at this moment.
As time passed little by little, this drama named 'justice' finally officially began after the two protagonists arrived.
Lyney looked at Lumine, who was slowly ascending the stairs, and asked softly:
"Ah, I finally see you. How was the investigation, did it go smoothly?"
Paimon, hearing this, exchanged glances with Lumine, then nodded gently: "We have a very bold conjecture, but whether it will be supported... we don't know yet."
"No, we are already very grateful that you are willing to help."
Lynette said with a rare smile.
Just as everyone was about to continue their discussion, Ms. Furina, standing on their opposite side, spoke with her hands on her hips:
"Looking at your dejected faces, all of you! The investigation yielded nothing, right?"
"That's only natural. How could a guilty person... find evidence of innocence? At least that's how it looks right now."
Ms. Furina's last sentence was almost spoken to herself, as if she was cheering herself on.
After saying this, Ms. Furina coughed lightly, then continued:
"But don't stop there. You are the opponent I value most, Lumine. Don't surrender so easily; I would be very disappointed."
Paimon: ?
Lumine had originally intended to say something to retort Ms. Furina, but she seemed to suddenly think of something and then abandoned the idea.
Neuvillette, standing on the high platform above the Oratrice Mecanique D'analyse Cardinale, looked left and right, and seeing that they had nothing to say, he nodded lightly towards Yuto.
Yuto immediately understood, picked up the quill pen that had been placed aside, and prepared to begin the record of this session.
As for why it had to be so formal... it was because Neuvillette and Yuto jointly believed that this case would be part of the "Serial Disappearance of Young Girls" and a crucial step in breaking the deadlock.
Otherwise, as an Assistant Administrator, he wouldn't need to formally record the case files.
"Since both parties are present, this Judgment regarding the sudden incident during the magic performance officially begins."
"First, to help the audience understand the case's background, Mr. Lyney, please explain the magic trick."
Hearing Neuvillette's words, Lyney nodded gently and then said:
"Alright, I'll explain it here, and Lynette will demonstrate it on stage for everyone. The props are ready."
As Lyney and Lynette explained and demonstrated, the audience present were all amazed.
Neuvillette, who had watched the entire process, stroked his chin at this moment, pondered for a moment, and then concluded:
"So, Mr. Lyney, may I assume your testimony is..."
"That at the beginning of the magic trick, you ran into the magic box on the audience's side and hid, making it impossible for you to commit the crime, is that correct?"
Lyney nodded, saying nothing.
"Then, Ms. Furina, as the accuser, do you have any objections to this?"
Ms. Furina nodded her small head in response, her ahoge swaying, seemingly indicating Ms. Furina's excitement at the moment.
"Of course, of course! I shall light the first fire!"
"Mr. Lyney, you are lying!"
"You kidnapped Heirsee and killed Cowell; you couldn't have stayed in the box the entire time, nor could you have been outside the underground passage for a long time."
Whether as a magician or as Lyney of the House of the Hearth, what he needed most was a mind that remained calm at all times.
Lyney calmly retorted:
"But that's just your speculation based on the premise that 'I am guilty'; it cannot become an established fact."
Hearing this, Ms. Furina crossed her arms, seemingly saying with a hint of playfulness:
"Is that so? Then what did you hear when you were in the box?"
"Of course, the countdown. I used that to time it and create a surprise."
"Other than that... nothing else? No sound that left an impression on you?"
"No."
"But when the countdown reached around thirty seconds, there was a muffled thud from the venue, which I believe everyone heard."
Lyney's eyes suddenly widened, as if he hadn't expected this.
Because at that time... he was in the small room beneath the Oratrice Mecanique D'analyse Cardinale!
Ms. Furina looked at her opponent, who was clearly somewhat shocked, and her lips curled upwards involuntarily.
"Of course, this sound not only dismantled your alibi, but I also have other 'weapons' prepared for your actions. There's no such thing as baseless confidence in this world; I was prepared long ago."
"Lyney and Lynette from the House of the Hearth, am I not right?"