[“Ahem…” Su Bai coughed lightly, and a voice immediately came from beside Funina’s ear: “Lord Water God, please be mindful of your status and the occasion.”]

[Upon hearing this statement...]

[Furina's delicate body paused.]

[He immediately reverted to his previous arrogant demeanor.]

"Well, what I mean is, this opponent in front of me excites me more than such an obvious truth."

"Am I right? Blonde Traveler, I remember Linni helped you before. This time, I think you should help him too."

[Ying heard this.]

Although dissatisfied with Furnessa's arrogant attitude, he nodded emphatically, indicating that he would definitely help Linni.

【"Hahaha..."】

Seeing Ying agree, Funina arrogantly put her hands on her hips and said, "Then there's no problem."

Navelette frowned and looked at Su Bai in the VIP seats.

Seeing that the other party did not react, he could only say sternly, "Since that's the case, then the accusation stands."

"Since the charges are established, a trial will inevitably follow."

"Traveler, setting aside Ms. Furina's arrogant remarks for the moment, and after consulting with you personally, would you be willing to stand on Mr. Linni's side, defend him, and become his representative?"

[For the sake of proper trial procedures, Violet still needs to seriously consult Ying's opinion.]

"I do," Ying replied earnestly.

【"knew."】

Having received Ying's solemn response, Navigette solemnly announced, "Very well, the trial will be held at the opera house one day from now. Both parties are free to investigate the time and search for the truth."

"However, because Mr. Linni is a suspect, Mr. Linni's magic troupe is not allowed to leave the opera house during the trial."

[Wait for Navisette to finish announcing everything.]

[Furina proudly crossed her arms, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes: "A day isn't a long time. What kind of waves can you, a famous figure, possibly stir up?"]

"Hehehehe, I'm sincerely looking forward to it."

Su Bai: "..."

Alice: "Huh? What's with Mr. Su Bai's expression? Wasn't he the one who told Funina to look like that?"

Claurind: "Um, I feel that Mr. Su Bai seems quite speechless."

Navilette: "Sigh..."

Funina: "Hey, why are you sighing? It was clearly Su Bai who made me do it."

Linni: "But even without Mr. Su Bai, we still had our trial in this life."

Su Bai: "Is it possible that I asked you to maintain a divine demeanor because I didn't want others to see you looking so terrified?"

Zhongli: "From a purely rational point of view, gods would not be frightened into a state of panic over such a trivial matter. Just now, Funina was clearly frightened by Vilet's words and involuntarily adopted a defensive posture."

Wendy: "Indeed, gods shouldn't be frightened like that, otherwise it would damage their image."

Barbara: "....."

Barbara: "How I wish Mr. Suebe could become the Pope of Mondstadt, then he could keep Lord Barbatos in check."

Wendy: "I would very much like to hear Mr. Su Bai's suggestion."

Diluc: "Is it because Mr. Suebai is financially independent?"

Wendy: "Hey!"

Funina: "Then you should explain it clearly. In my past life, I must have thought you were going to stand up for me, so I became arrogant."

Paimon: "No, Frynn, you're arrogant enough in this life. If Su Bai stands up for you, you'll be so arrogant you'll want to fly to the heavens."

[After leaving the room.]

[Subé and Furnessa left the opera house alone through a special passage.]

[In the corridor.]

[Furina seemed slightly excited, walking with light steps, and appeared to be in a very good mood.]

"My Lord Water God, you'd better start gathering your evidence."

"Don't always seem so relaxed."

【Eh? 】

[Furina was taken aback, then turned to look at Su Bai: "Didn't you notice anything amiss?"]

"Me?" Su Bai pointed to himself, his blank expression immediately startling Funina.

"Hey, you really didn't notice anything? I thought you were talking to me because..."

"I just wanted to remind the Water God that we're in a public place, under the gaze of so many people."

"Your behavior is completely inconsistent with that of a deity."

[Su Bai had just finished speaking.]

[Furina immediately pouted: "Hmph! I was just putting on an act, you didn't really think I was scared, did you?"]

"Since everyone thinks I'm a cute and interesting god, I naturally have to live up to the image my people have in their hearts."

"Never mind, I thought you'd figured something out, but even if you haven't, I'm still very confident about tomorrow's trial."

"Alright, good luck." Su Bai smiled.

He left on his own.

【"Hello!"】

Seeing this, Fu Ningna stomped her feet a few times and said angrily, "What kind of person is this! They say they won't care, but they're not really going to just leave us like this, are they?"

"Wait a moment."

"You're not really going to just stand by and watch me confront the traveler, are you?"

【...】

Everyone: "..."

Araki Ichito: "She... chickened out?"

Ying: "Frinna is very powerful when it comes to trials. If it weren't for Navia's help, we really wouldn't have been able to beat her."

Navia: "You're too kind, partner."

Ningguang: "So you won the trial the next day?"

Ying: "We can't be sure if Navia in her previous life was a fanatical fan of the Pope. If she was, and Su Bai interfered, we definitely wouldn't be able to win."

Paimon: "Yes, but if Navia really helps us find the missing Mondstadt thief, we're guaranteed to win."

Jean: "The Mondstadt thief?"

Paimon: "The missing female audience member is not from Fontainebleau but from Mondstadt. She was caught stealing in Fontainebleau by Linni, and after escaping, she came to see the magic show and was chosen by Linni again. She thought that Linni recognized her and did it on purpose, so she was scared and hid."

Zhongli: "So, Navia's choice of sides determined the outcome of your trial?"

Ying: "But based on my intuition, since Su Bai is the Pope, he wouldn't let Funina lose. Sigh..."

Navia: "Moreover, it seems that Mr. Su Bai has figured out the truth about Linni's magic and wants to touch the core of the Cardinal of the Proclamation and Judgment. He must know that the girl is hiding in the secret passage, and he will probably take action."

Navelette looked at the analyses of others one by one.

He simply smiled.

Perhaps this time, no matter how much Su Bai wants to protect Funina, or if he has other actions.

It will only be a fruitless endeavor.

The immense power of the Cardinal Decree contains the consciousness of Fucarus.

The final outcome of the trial will be based on the results presented by the Cardinal in his decree.

Since the girl was hiding in the secret passage, Fukaros's consciousness couldn't possibly fail to sense it.

The possibility of Linni being acquitted is still greater.

Chapter 50: The Pope Intervenes in the Trial, and Fontaine's Justice Becomes a Mere Formality

To help Linni clear her name, Ying and Paimon tirelessly gathered evidence.

During this time, Navia, the owner of the Rose Thorn Society, invited him to her room for a pleasant meeting.

"Miss Navia, why are you helping us?"

Paimon asked curiously.

"Of course, it's based on my intuition, an incredibly accurate intuition."

"Furina made charges against Linnie without any evidence; she does this all the time."

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