Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

But no matter what, no matter how big the world is, Grandpa Ryder is the most important, so just stand up straight and smile at him.

Su Chen glanced at the smirking group, rolled his eyes, and continued walking inside.

Only three years have passed, but everything here has changed quite a bit.

The population has increased, with many of the original inhabitants of the island moving here.

Many more buildings have also been added.

He walked all the way there.

Many people on the street cast surprised glances at them.

"That's...Grandpa Ryder?"

"He actually showed up!"

"Big news! Grandpa Ryder, who has been missing for three years, is back!"

"The day of judgment has arrived. Is Grandpa Ryder going to make his move again?"

"The day the broken sword is reforged will be the day the knight returns!"

"The firsthand information is mine!"

The lively, chaotic noise surrounding Su Chen made him feel as if he had suddenly arrived at Flower Fruit Mountain, with a chorus of monkeys shouting everywhere he went.

"Is it really that serious? She's only been gone for three years..." Su Chen shook his head inwardly. He had only planned to take a casual look around, but from the conversation he overheard earlier, it seemed that Funina was inside the opera house.

"Forget it, let's just go find her."

Halfway there, they suddenly saw Navelette walking towards them.

"Thank you so much for these past three years." Upon seeing him, Su Chen smiled and said, "It's all thanks to your help."

"It seems you should have gained something."

"Personally, I've gained a lot."

"That's good." After saying that, Vilette hesitated for a moment, "You want to go find the water god?"

"Yes, is she in the opera house? I heard from the people just now that there was a court hearing inside, but seeing you here, I know she's definitely not."

What's being judged if the judge isn't here?

That Funina is just a troublemaker.

“There is a trial about to begin, but this trial… Ryder, you just came out, why don’t you go back to the Privy Council to rest first?” Navelette asked hesitantly.

Su Chen was speechless. What do you mean I just got out? So I was imprisoned for three years and then released?

"It's alright, I'll just talk to Funina for a bit and then I'll be right back."

Su Chen wasn't interested in the trial, but after so much time, he was worried about Funina's condition and wanted to check on her.

We should also talk to Fucarus about Fatuna.

"Come on, the trial is about to begin, shouldn't you go in too?"

Watching Su Chen walk towards the opera house, Navelette opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end shook her head and gave up.

Inside the opera house.

The hall directly in front was bustling with people coming and going.

Everyone seems to be discussing the upcoming trial.

The announcement was sudden, so people rushed over immediately. The situation was still somewhat chaotic, with guards at the theater entrance stopping people from entering.

"Lady Funina has decreed that no one may enter before the trial is announced to have begun."

"What? Didn't they all go in early?"

"Yes, yes, they announced it so hastily just now, and now they won't let us in."

"What kind of case is it? It seems to be more complicated than it appears."

"At least one person has to die, right?"

"Could it be that case that's been making headlines lately?"

"You mean that one?"

"Yes, yes, that's it!"

"Um... ouch~"

Su Chen walked inside, and when he reached the entrance, it was already crowded with people. The guards were busy making them line up and wait. When someone saw Su Chen walking in, they immediately shouted, "Don't cut in line! Don't you know first come, first served?" Then there was another round of exclamations.

"Grandpa Ryder!"

In an instant, the entire area outside the theater entrance fell silent.

Su Chen: "..."

Honestly, is he really that scary?

Hey, I'm not the boss of the Axe Gang. I'm usually very kind and approachable, right?

Su Chen waved his hand: "You all line up."

The person at the front of the line immediately said, "If I had come first, I would have gone first."

"?"

"Grandpa Ryder, please, please go ahead."

Since they couldn't get in anyway, Grandpa Ryder's 'resurrection' reminded humanity of the trials of the great nobles and the peaceful era under the rule of the Dark Emperor.

Amidst a series of "please"s, Su Chen entered the opera house.

The guards quickly closed the gate.

Su Chen looked back, wondering what was going on, when suddenly a spotlight fell from above.

"Court is in session."

Navigette emerged from the side and sat on the judge's bench, directly in front of the opera house.

His arrival signifies the start of a trial.

However, compared to his usual solemn pronouncements, the "court is in session" he just announced seemed much more casual, and the water dragon appeared somewhat helpless under the lights.

The entire trial stage was lit up.

But the stands were empty.

Su Chen walked into the theater with a puzzled look in his eyes, asking as he went, "Villette, what are you doing?"

Navelette sighed softly, "I advised you not to come."

"So? What is this trial about?"

"You should ask that lady... Maybe you should notice her. She's been deliberately putting on that pose ever since you came in. If you don't take a look, she might be very disappointed."

"Ok?"

Following Navelette's gaze, Su Chen saw the figure on the exclusive throne of the water god in the upper right of his field of vision—at the boundary between light and darkness, Funina sat sideways in the chair, one hand supporting her chin, revealing the expression of a silent thinker.

Su Chen was stunned for a moment.

Is there another person here?

I didn't pay much attention because it wasn't very noticeable.

"Lady Funina?"

The figure on the throne seemed to suddenly come to his senses.

"Hmm? Who is reciting my name?" Funina turned her gaze to Su Chen and said in a dignified voice, "Mortal, I understand your zeal to worship the gods, but you must still abide by the rules. Who gave you permission to look me in the eye like that?"

Su Chen's lips twitched slightly.

"Furina, have you lost your mind?"

“Very good. It has been a long time since anyone has dared to defy divine power. In this country shrouded in justice, no one can resist the power of the gods. But there are always creatures on earth who dare to face the might of the tide.”

Furina sat up straight and said proudly, "Naviette, let's begin."

The Supreme Judge sighed helplessly once again.

"Then, Ms. Funina, please state the person you wish to accuse."

"I accuse Ryder!"

"Please state the content of your accusation."

"As a messenger of the gods, he neglected his post for three years! Not only that, but he also showed disrespect to the water god! Utter disrespect!"

"Alright, the facts are established. According to the law, this court sentences Ryder to ten years in prison. He will be sent to Mello Petersburg tomorrow."

"Huh? -- Huh! No, no, no!" Furness broke down instantly, jumping to her feet and hurriedly saying, "Vilette, this isn't right, it's not what we agreed on!"

Navelette said sternly, "Ms. Furnessa, this is a courtroom, and everything must be judged according to the law."

“But…no, no.” Furnessa shook her head vigorously. “I must exercise my ‘divine right.’ I am both the plaintiff and the audience. I vote for Ryder’s innocence!”

The rule cards flew out, their light enveloping the entire courtroom.

Navelette raised her head, her expression calm, awaiting the subsequent ruling of the rules.

"..."

"..."

"The pardon is effective."

When the rule card took effect, he calmly stood up, as if he had expected it, and left after saying "The verdict is over".

The theater returned to calm.

"Huh?" Funina realized something was wrong. "W-why did they leave?!"

Su Chen's lips twitched slightly: "Funinga, the judge is very busy. Can you please not waste his work time?"

"No way! There haven't been any trials these past few days, okay? And if we're talking about disturbances, he's been sending you things for three years, three years!" Funina dropped the pretense and said through gritted teeth, "You're clearly my envoy, aren't you? Yet in three years, I've seen you less often than Vilette!"

"Ah, didn't I already explain that?" Su Chen shrugged. "Because this matter is really important to me... Well, it did take a little longer, but didn't I tell you from the beginning?"