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Facing a powerful opponent, Clarind only felt the changes in her body after releasing her lightning elemental power.

An unprecedented and wonderful feeling resonated in every muscle of my body.

Even the opponent's movements slowed down.

But in fact, Clarinde became faster.

She lunged forward with lightning speed, putting her learning into practice. When she made her move, she followed the principle of four shallow and one deep strikes. With a sudden and fierce attack, she made the prison breaker groan and stagger backward, almost having his chest pierced.

The prison breaker clearly wanted to say something, but fearing that his voice would reveal his identity, he held back in the end.

Just then, Funina and Lu Sheng arrived at the scene.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the prison breakers fled quickly without looking back and disappeared without a trace.

Clarind murmured, "Strange...why does that back look so familiar?"

"Who was that just now?" Funina asked worriedly.

“Marcel’s accomplices came to break into the prison. They’re quite capable, but luckily I anticipated this and kept watch here.”

"Great! What about Navia? We've got evidence that Marcellus was secretly manufacturing Les. You might not believe it, but we've also solved a series of teenage girl disappearances!"

Claudia was shocked. "Really? Even the disappearances are related to Marcellus? What's going on?"

"It's too complicated to explain now. I'll make Marcellus tell the whole truth in court!"

With things having come to this point, Marcel's last hope has just been shattered by Claurind, and it's only a matter of time before he's brought to trial.

While Funina was sharing information with the two, the Steambird newspaper on the other side also published its latest paper at the usual time.

The ink on the newly arrived newspapers wasn't even completely dry.

The photo of the water goddess Funyna smashing the mechanical guard with a single blow was published in the most prominent position, occupying a full quarter of the newspaper.

Shocking! Water Goddess Furynna actually attacked the mechanical guards?! After learning the truth, everyone cheered, "Well done!"

Panic grips the nation! A mysterious factory harbors deadly venom? Touching it means certain death for the people of Fontainebleau?

Outrageous! Chamber of Commerce President Commits Heinous Acts Against Multiple Teenage Girls?! Mysterious Disappearance Case Solved?

Is there more to the story? Latest developments in the Carles murder case: the God of Water himself is on the case! The answer lies in today's trial!

The title, which could only be written by a genius, aroused strong curiosity among all the people of Fontainebleau.

As a result, the courtroom was already surrounded by onlookers before it even opened.

Fontaine Arc: Chapter 156: The Second Judicial Duel, Rikuo VS Tartaglia

“Marcelle! Listen to me!”

The courtroom was packed.

The judge shouted loudly at the defendant, Marcel.

Marcellus: "I'm listening!"

"This court is now indicting you on multiple charges, including allegedly producing, processing and selling the prohibited beverage Les, allegedly bribing officials, intimidating others, illegally obtaining mechanical security guards, organizing a private armed force, and allegedly murdering multiple teenage girls!"

Marcel protested loudly: "I object! I'm just a businessman! I was peacefully sleeping at home when you barged into my house without any explanation, pinned me to the ground, and locked me up in jail. Now you're slapping so many labels on me for no reason! Is Fontaine still Fontaine of the people?!"

Chief Justice Navelette said in a deep voice, "The actions of the Chamber of Justice are indeed not in accordance with the rules and regulations. This trial is neither just nor proper."

“But this is Ms. Furina’s will. She is the water goddess of Fontaine, and I have no right to interfere with her personal wishes.”

Navelette looked at Funina standing in the plaintiff's seat with a complicated expression, hoping that she wouldn't mess things up this time.

If Marcel is ultimately proven innocent, it would undoubtedly utterly humiliate the entire legal system of Fontainebleau and render all the rules of the court a joke.

In the future, no one will willingly obey the law.

Seeing that Funina was extremely confident, Navelette decided to trust her this time.

Now that the Chief Justice has spoken, the trial is a done deal.

Marcel gritted his teeth; he never imagined such a thing could happen in a law-abiding country.

Without any prior notice or investigation, they directly arrested and tried people.

What is this if not oppression?

He absolutely could not accept being sent to the dock like this.

"I demand a legal duel!!!"

The whole audience was stunned.

Another legal battle?

The audience was thrilled to see two legal battles within a week.

"quiet!"

Navelette calmed the commotion and questioned, "Mr. Marcellus, are you sure you want to exercise your right to a judicial duel?"

“Yes! I’m sure!” Marcellus shouted firmly.

"According to the laws of Fontaine, you are qualified to file an application for a judicial duel, and I grant it. So... who is your duel representative? Or would you like to participate in the duel yourself?"

"it's me!"

Suddenly, a man walked into the courtroom.

All eyes were drawn to it.

A brown-haired nobleman walked unhurriedly into the courtroom and stood beside Marcel.

Datalia?

Lu Sheng suddenly smiled with relief.

Why am I not surprised at all?

Even when he was playing through the story in the game, he had doubts. Could a merchant like Marcell really have the ability to keep his secrets for so long and infiltrate all levels of Fontaine?

The money spent on bribing officials at all levels is no small sum, not to mention he has a group of mechanical guards under his command. This is something that an ordinary businessman cannot accomplish. The funds of a mere chamber of commerce are insufficient to support this system.

Marcel is probably just a pawn in this system.

However, the young master's appearance made the whole thing even more interesting.

He was by no means the mastermind behind the whole thing. After all, the girl's disappearance case had lasted for more than 20 years. Even if the Fools joined at the end, there was no such position as the young master at that time.

There must be other executives involved.

"It's him?"

Claudia stood up from her seat.

No wonder she felt that the prison breaker outside the prison looked familiar. The moment she saw Dadalia, she remembered that the man's figure was very similar to the challenger who had been bothering her before.

That is, the dueling agent who is now.

"My name is D'Artagnan. I'm employed by Marcel to be his dueling agent. Is that alright?"

Navelette felt a headache coming on and thought she had to find an opportunity to remove the rule of judicial duels.

"no problem."

"Then, please have the court send out your dueling representatives as well."

D'Artagnan was extremely arrogant, arms crossed, scrutinizing everyone present with a contemptuous look.

"Is it the strongest dueling agent, Clorind, or the water god himself in the plaintiff's seat?"

Navelette looked at Funina.

"Ms. Funina, Ms. Navia, you are the plaintiffs in this trial. Please make your choice. If you do not wish to participate in the duel yourself, then I will arrange for duelists from the court to take the stage."

"Clorind, you should be alright, right?"

Although Clarinde lost the duel a few days ago, she is still the strongest duelist Fontaine has so far.

"I have no problem!"

Clarinde is poised to act.

Things are different now. This time, I will definitely not lose again!

The choice then fell to Funina and Navia.

"Damn it, how come another duel agent suddenly appeared?"

Funina was in a dilemma.

She dared not make a decision easily.

It's not that I'm worried about Clarinde losing, but... if she really does lose again, Marcellus will be acquitted, and everything they've done will be for nothing.

"Navia, what do you think?"

"I...I dare not gamble..."

Navia, too, dared not make a choice easily.

"Lady Furina, perhaps you should go instead? That Tartaglia seems quite capable, and I'm worried about Clarinde..."

To be on the safe side, Navia suggested that Funina go up for the duel.

If it's the Water God, then he definitely won't lose.

"Huh? Should I go first?"

Furnessa licked her lips and looked at Sherlock with a pleading gaze.

Lu Sheng received Fu Ningna's plea for help and shook his head.

"What does it mean that he shook his head...? This is bad..."

Suddenly, she seemed to understand Sherlock's meaning and suddenly had a breakthrough.

"I will neither send out Clorind nor go on stage myself, so as not to be accused of bullying others. I have other options."