Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

Linni didn't have many assistants. Apart from the deceased Cowell, the others were all long-time employees who had worked with him for some time.

They were very cooperative when asked to check their luggage.

The magic assistants' luggage was all quite normal, mostly consisting of daily necessities and magic props; nothing unusual was found during the inspection.

However, many unusual items were found in the luggage of the deceased, Cowell.

"This is... the water of the primordial womb?"

Jiang Bai picked up a test tube and read aloud the text posted on it.

What is the water of the primordial womb?

He shook the dreamy-colored liquid in the test tube, but did not dare to touch it rashly.

His gaze fell upon several test tubes beside him, also containing primordial sea water. One of the tubes was marked with the Obi-Clay Opera House and today's date, and it was already empty.

This means that the test tube has already been used today.

“Here’s a notebook, Mr. Jiang Bai.” A security guard took a notebook from Cowell’s luggage.

Since discovering the primordial waters of the womb, they have conducted a thorough examination of the deceased's belongings.

Jiang Bai took the notebook and flipped through it, becoming more and more surprised as he read.

It turns out that Cowell belongs to a large organization that sells illegal drugs. This crime was also ordered from above, using the water of the Primal Sea of ​​Immortality to dissolve another girl.

The water of the primordial womb is very special. Not only does it have the property of dissolving, but when diluted to a very low concentration, it can also be sold as an illegal drug, possessing the qualities of highly stimulating the mind and being addictive.

Cowell cleverly chose to attend Linnie's magic show because he had discovered Linnie and Lynette's identities.

In this way, even if it arouses suspicion, the suspicious eyes of the crowd will be drawn to the Fools, and no one will associate it with the dissolution of the layer, thus allowing him to escape safely.

Unfortunately, the plan went terribly wrong. The chosen girl was supposed to dissolve, but instead, he himself dissolved.

At this point, we have pretty much figured out the truth.

The murderer is this deceased person.

However, there are still many puzzling aspects to this case.

According to the notes, only the people of Fontainebleau possess the property of dissolving.

So, were the chosen girl actually dissolved as well?

Chapter 863 We Come from the House of Hearths

Jiang Bai handed the evidence back to the security personnel for safekeeping.

"Could you take me to check Linnie and Lynette's luggage?"

It's not particularly surprising that Linnie and Lynette are members of the Fools.

At least, Jiang Bai could accept their identities.

Looking at it this way, that rescue was indeed a deliberate attempt to get close.

Is their real goal really to resolve Fontaine's crisis?

Jiang Bai immediately ruled out the possibility that Linni and Linnet were approaching them for the Heart of the Water God.

The heart of the water god is not in their hands, and the water god would never give it to them.

It is pointless to contact them for the sake of the Heart of God.

If it's for the doomsday crisis in Fontaine, then they have a pretty good sense of the big picture.

Fontaine is closely connected to the entire Teyvat, and its troubles will inevitably affect other countries as well.

Although the Fools are very aggressive towards other countries and have even disrupted the peace of other nations, their purpose is only to obtain the heart of God.

Even at this critical juncture of life and death, they were still able to distinguish between what was important and what was not.

“Okay.” The two guards nodded and led him to Linnie and Lynette’s lounge.

As the prime suspects in this case, they are all under guard and cannot leave or move around freely.

Upon seeing Jiang Bai arrive with two security personnel, Lin Ni immediately stood up from her chair.

This incident made him very anxious.

Lynette, on the other hand, remained unenthusiastic, as always.

Looking at them, the security guard said in a cold voice, "We need to check your luggage. We hope you will cooperate."

"No problem. May I ask if you've found any clues?"

Jiang Bai didn't hide anything, "We did find some clues that are beneficial to you."

Linnie was overjoyed. "That's wonderful!"

Jiang Bai watched him calmly until the smile on Lin Ni's face gradually disappeared.

"However, I hope that when we meet at dinner time, you will take the initiative to reveal your true identities and purposes."

"I see……"

Linni tried to force a smile, but found she couldn't.

Linnie and Lynette's business mainly consists of magic props, many of which contain hidden mechanisms.

In addition to these items, there is also a badge.

The badge is in the shape of a fireplace, with an exquisite engraving of the warm flames burning inside.

"A fireplace...a fireplace house?"

Jiang Bai knew about the House of Hearths. Back in Sumeru, the person who accepted the mission to capture Lannaro came from the House of Hearths.

According to Ah Mao, the House of Hearths was founded by the code name "Servant" and has a history of several hundred years.

They adopt orphans from all over the world, train them, and send them out on various missions after they reach adulthood.

The current [Servant] succeeded in taking over ten years ago by killing the previous [Servant], and is quite powerful.

However, Ah Mao's evaluation of the current servant was rather mediocre, saying that she was a hypocrite who appeared elegant and kind, but in reality, these were all means for her to control people, and that she was actually very crazy.

However, Ah Mao's evaluation of each colleague was not very good, so his words should only be taken as a reference.

The investigation is almost complete, and in general, this incident has little to do with Linni and his sister.

As for whether they have other motives, we'll find out tonight.

With his tasks mostly completed, Jiang Bai began to wander aimlessly around the opera house.

He first went to experience the Supreme Judge's exclusive seat. He had to admit that the feeling of looking down on the whole room was really great, but after sitting there for a while, he inexplicably felt a sense of loneliness at the top.

Jiang Bai then moved to Funina's reserved seat, which was the most comfortable and offered a great view.

It's a design that allows you to easily see everything happening below, but it's not easy for people below to see what's going on above.

Jiang Bai also wanted to visit the cardinal who issued the edicts and rulings.

It is said that during the trial, the Supreme Judge and the "Imperial Advisor" would listen to the statements of both sides.

The statements from both sides, the defenses of the agents, the testimonies of the witnesses, and even the emotions of the audience will all be displayed on the "Imperial Revelation Machine," becoming the energy that powers the entire Fontaine.

During the trial, the "prophetic machine" is like a self-aware entity; it can accurately determine who is guilty and who is innocent.

The result it produces is the will of "justice".

With the Cardinals, who will make a just judgment no matter what, the judges' trials seem almost superfluous.

However, judges are also an indispensable part of a normal trial.

He was the presiding judge, the summarizer, and the final verdict taker of the entire trial.

It is an essential part of the decree to determine the Cardinal's collection of emotions.

Unfortunately, the imperial decree is the top secret of Fontainebleau; not only is it forbidden to visit, but even to get close.

Jiang Bai, who wanted to get closer, was blocked and had no choice but to return the way he came.

Soon, night fell.

Having gathered a number of clues, Sora and Paimon returned backstage, accompanied by three people they had never met before.

Jiang Bai's gaze lingered on the elegantly dressed woman for a while longer.

I always felt that this woman looked like a young lady from a wealthy family, and the two men in suits next to her were her attendants.

In fact, Jiang Bai's guess was correct.

"Let me introduce you. This is Navia, this is Miles, and this is Silver. They are all from the Rose Society and are here to help us gather clues," Paimon explained.

"The Rose Society?" Jiang Bai knew nothing about the various factions in Fengdan.

Navia brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and said proudly:

"The Rose Thorn Society is a comprehensive non-governmental organization that mediates disputes, provides protection, and solves problems... and I am the current president of the renowned Rose Thorn Society."

Linni was very polite, "I've heard of the famous Rose of Thorns for a long time, it's an honor to meet you."

Navia cut to the chase, "My intuition tells me you're not the murderer, and I'm very concerned about that missing girl case. You probably wouldn't mind if I became your agent, would you?"

"Of course I don't mind. On the contrary, I am very grateful that Miss Navia is willing to believe me."

Jiang Bai walked to a sofa and sat down. "Alright, we can get down to business now."

Before Paimon could share what he had learned that afternoon, Linnie spoke first.

“I’m sorry for keeping some things from everyone. Everyone has been so busy because of me, and I shouldn’t have kept it from you. Lynette and I are from the Fools’ Clan, and we are adopted children from the House of Hearths.”

"what?"

Paimon, who had been preparing a whole bunch of things to say, suddenly stopped.

"You're from the House of Hearths!" Paimon didn't have a very good impression of the House of Hearths.

Kong also frowned.

Chapter 864 I Don't Like Deception

“Yes, Lynette and I were orphans, and were later adopted by the Hearth House…”

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you our identities. I know about your various entanglements with the Fools on your journey, and just hearing that name makes you unhappy."

"But the Fools are a large organization, and the executives have very different personalities and want to do completely different things."

"So as long as we don't reveal our identities, we might become very good friends..."

“I didn’t want to lie to you, so I chose to keep it a secret before…”

“I’m very sorry,” Lynette apologized in return.

To be honest, Kongben should have been angry to hear this, as he had a rather negative impression of the entire Fools Clan.

But since the other party was being honest, he couldn't bring himself to be angry.

"Yes, we've heard that the House of Hearths has taken in many orphans."

Paimon was somewhat resistant to the fact that his two friends had suddenly become members of the Fatui, and his trust in them had also decreased considerably.

But indeed, if they had introduced themselves from the start, she would have been very wary of them and would never have become friends with them.

But let's put aside the question of Linnie and Lynette's purpose in approaching them, is this case also the work of the Fools?

Paimon looked at them suspiciously: "So, was your performance this time also a conspiracy by the Fools?"

"We do have a mission, but it might be different from what you're thinking."

Linni did not hide anything, because hiding it at this point would not have any effect; on the contrary, it would have pushed them further apart.

“You know the Cardinals who issue decrees, right…” Lynette said.

"What does this magic show have to do with the decree to judge the cardinal?" Paimon wondered.

A possibility came to mind: "Could it be that you are planning to use the magic show as a cover to secretly tamper with the Cardinal's decrees?"

"No, no!" Linni quickly waved her hand.

"We've always wanted to know how the Cardinal of Judgments operates, and why it has self-awareness and can accurately pronounce judgments on all crimes?"

Lynette continued her brother's words: "Yes, this is very important today, as Fontaine faces a prophetic crisis."