Just as Furina had arranged for Yuto, after going through the motions, Furina began to guide Polo and the others' performance as a "Theater Director."
Yuto, on the other hand, hastily left the Fontaine Opera House on the pretext of having some matters to attend to, and arrived at Palais Mermonia.
The moment Yuto's left foot landed on the floor of the Momang Hall... Sedene, who had been counting the morning's visitor list, suddenly looked up at Yuto—
—as if Yuto carried some special pheromone that attracted Melusine.
Sedene skipped over to Yuto and asked with a hint of curiosity:
"Lord Yuto, are you here to return that notebook evidence? Or... do you have something else to handle? For example, do you need to extend the borrowing period for the notebook?"
Hearing this, Yuto first blinked, then, while marveling at Sedene's efficiency in his mind, he said:
"To be precise... it's actually both."
"I want to discuss some matters with Mr. Neuvillette, and then... I need to extend the borrowing period for this notebook."
Sedene quickly nodded her small head, then covered her mouth with her cute little hand, entering the unique state of contemplation characteristic of the Melusine race.
"Hmm... If you're looking for Lord Neuvillette, I just saw him heading towards the second-floor terrace."
"The Opera Epiclese hasn't been as busy these past few days, which has given Lord Neuvillette more time to rest."
"And then... I'll go process the extension for you right now. How long do you need to borrow it for?"
"About seven days. By then, whether there's any progress or not, I'll return this item."
Yuto said so.
It wasn't that he only intended to work hard for these seven days, but rather...
If he and Neuvillette combined couldn't make any progress within these seven days, then the success rate of this matter would truly be pitifully low.
In other words... after seven days, there would be no need to continue efforts in this direction.
Hearing Yuto's words, Sedene nodded her small head again, then quickly hurried to the archives to handle the subsequent procedures for Yuto.
He himself calmly walked up to the second floor, preparing to meet Neuvillette on the terrace.
This time... he mainly wanted to discuss two things.
One was about the kind of covert rebellion they were planning, and the other was about Fontaine's Judgment system.
He himself had been annoyed for a long time by this so-called "regional characteristic" that disrespected the Judgment process like watching monkeys.
And this was also the main reason why he wanted to promote Fontaine Opera.
After all, if a region's previous cultural characteristic is about to be replaced by the changing times, then new characteristics must take its place.
This was a complete set of combination punches.
He didn't know if the granularity would align, but the combination punches were indeed combination punches.
...
Yuto quickly arrived at the second-floor terrace.
Looking at the sea-blue figure standing at the edge of the terrace, Yuto gently nodded, then quietly walked to his side, leaning on the railing with both hands, looking at Fontaine in the afternoon.
"Sedene told me you were here, so... I came."
Yuto said concisely.
"Long time no see, Mr. Yuto. Do you have something to do today, or... is there anything I can help you with?"
Neuvillette's voice was as calm as ever, as if he truly didn't know what Yuto was doing here.
"Actually, it's nothing much, just about the change in the Judgment system... I have some thoughts and wanted to ask if you, Chief Justice, have any differing opinions."
"Speak freely."
Hearing this, a slight smile appeared at the corner of Yuto's mouth. He slowly straightened up and said softly:
"Fontaine's former Judgment system, which resembled an Fontaine Opera, was entirely for the purpose of collecting more Indemnitium."
"With the Gnosis completely losing its function, this system is now useless and will only make the Judgment scene chaotic."
"Instead of letting this disorder under order continue to spread, why not abolish it completely? What do you think, Mr. Chief Justice?"
Yuto's words made Neuvillette fall into thought. He lowered his head slightly, and a glimmer of contemplation flickered in his gray vertical pupils. After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth and said:
"From my perspective, your reform is not a problem."
"This will not only help me with my work but also allow the other judges of the Law Enforcement Office to better control the situation during Judgment."
At this point, Neuvillette paused slightly, then continued:
"However... for so many years, the people of Fontaine have become accustomed to this theatrical Judgment process. The change in Concept cannot be achieved overnight."
"You should be clearer about this than I am."
Looking at the expressionless Neuvillette in front of him, Yuto gently nodded, then said:
"Of course, that's why I've been promoting the development of Fontaine Opera."
"Replacing the original Fontaine Opera-like Judgment with higher-quality Fontaine Opera, this way... the public not only has a psychological buffer, but Fontaine also regains its unique characteristics, doesn't it?"
Hearing Yuto's words, Neuvillette suddenly thought of Yuto's recent actions.
What he had done suddenly connected with the matter he had just discussed with him.
Moreover... with the groundwork laid by the previous Boethius and the upcoming The Prophecy, all these changes would not seem particularly abrupt.
Thinking of this, Neuvillette looked at Yuto with an appreciative gaze, then said meaningfully:
"You actually started laying out these plans long ago and made thorough preparations for future events, didn't you?"
"As an Assistant Administrator, the first thing to do is to 'plan ahead.' Once unexpected problems arise... things will become troublesome."
"And what I dislike most are all kinds of inexplicable troubles popping out from corners, so... you understand."
Yuto smiled meaningfully, as if he was genuinely talking about the matter they were currently discussing, and yet also hinting at something else.
Looking at Yuto in front of him, Neuvillette gently nodded, then symbolically pointed to the door leading to the terrace, and said softly:
"Let's go to the office... and have a good talk."
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