{PS: This extra chapter is a special thank-you for sticking with me, making up for the chapter I missed when I took time off~}
With Neuvillette leading the way, everyone reached the Opera Epiclese without obstruction. The Melusines on guard hurriedly opened the doors to welcome them.
"Pass on my orders. Whatever happens in a moment, do not come to investigate until I summon you."
Neuvillette looked at the Melusines and issued his instructions. They froze for a moment upon hearing them, then nodded solemnly.
"We will carry out your orders without fail, Monsieur Neuvillette!"
Once everyone had entered the Opera Epiclese, the Melusines hurriedly shut the doors. They even began calling in numerous Gardemeks to guard the area around it.
Some Fontaine citizens discussed this in confusion.
"When do you think the Opera Epiclese was last sealed off?"
"A few years ago, probably? I don't know what happened either, but anything even The Steambird wouldn't dare report must be a big deal!"
The people of Fontaine murmured among themselves at the sight.
Meanwhile, inside the Opera Epiclese were the ten of them: Neuvillette, Zhong Li, Theresa, Himeko, Yinyueyue, Himeko, Stellaron Essence, Lumine and Paimon, and Furina.
Everyone slowly approached the edge of the stage and looked at the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale.
Click-
Upon their arrival, the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale suddenly made an unusual noise. Neuvillette then raised his head and looked straight at it.
"Focalors, stop hiding... You're here, aren't you?"
Neuvillette's words drew everyone's eyes to the machine.
Just as he had said, the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale began radiating a deep blue, watery glow, and powerful Hydro fluctuations emerged. The machine slowly split open, and the Indemnitium filling it actually condensed into a gigantic Hydro greatsword, hovering in the air and slowly rotating.
"It