In the video.
Neuvillette sighed. "Sigh, we have no choice but to do this. If there were another option, I wouldn't want to resort to such extreme measures. This really is..."
"But we must stop the events in the prophecy from happening!"
"This may be somewhat unfair to Furina, but Fontaine cannot afford to wait any longer. All the evidence, everything points to her. We must obtain the clues she holds!"
Lumine: "Then it's settled. I'll go get more people!"
Neuvillette: "Who else? Would they come to put a god on trial?"
Paimon: "Don't worry. Lumine and I will definitely get more people to help you!"
[Amber: It's starting! It's starting!]
[Ningguang: After all that talking, they still haven't revealed the plan!]
[Paimon: Looks like Lumine and I have quite a bit of clout in Fontaine in the future. We have so many connections!]
[Lisa: You two cuties have plenty of clout in Mondstadt too!]
[Hu Tao: When are you coming to Liyue?! @Lumine @Paimon]
[Lumine: Probably in a few days!]
[Arataki Itto: Isn't this easy? Just grab her! Why do I get the feeling Neuvillette is even stronger than the Hydro Archon?!]
[Kuki Shinobu: Boss, how do you know?]
[Arataki Itto: I've never seen Furina fight, so that's just how I feel!]
[Kujou Sara: ...What kind of logic is that? I see you fighting every day, and I've never seen the gods of other nations fight. Does that mean you're stronger than those gods?!]
[Arataki Itto: You can think that if you like. Hahaha!]
[Xiangling: My break is finally here. Now I can watch properly!]
In the video, several days passed in the blink of an eye. During that time, Lumine and the others were all busily making preparations.
Near Poisson.
Neuvillette, Navia, Lynette, Freminet, Lyney, and Clorinde had all gathered on a boat. Lumine had called every one of them over to help!
Paimon looked around. "There are quite a few people here. Nobody else is coming, right?"
"Still, whose idea was it to hold the meeting here...?"
Lynette smiled. "This was the best choice. A disaster just struck Poisson. I don't think anyone would want to come here!"
Paimon looked at Lyney, who was drinking tea with a contented expression. "This magician sure is relaxed. Is this what magicians are like?"
Lynette: "Hahaha, isn't this the best atmosphere? This is how it should be when family sits together!"
Seeing that nobody had gotten to the point after all that time, Navia walked into the middle and cleared her throat a few times. "Why don't you all let me say a few words? Or would anyone like to volunteer?"
As she spoke, Navia pointed at Freminet beside her. "Would you like to say something?"
Freminet: "I... Me... I'd better not!"
Navia nodded, then looked questioningly at Neuvillette. Neuvillette shook his head without being prompted. "I'd better not. If I took over, I'm afraid the atmosphere that was fairly relaxed just now would turn serious again. That wouldn't be good!"
Navia: "Well, since none of you want to step up, I'll just have to reluctantly do it myself. I am the boss of the Spina di Rosula, after all. As they say, with great power comes great responsibility. All eyes on me!"
Even Clorinde's expressionless face twitched. "You could actually just say you want to host. There's no need to waste so many words!"
A rare trace of embarrassment crossed Navia's face. "Ah, haha, really...? Then... I'll make it quick. In short, today's meeting is to discuss how to put the Hydro Archon on trial!"
"But the first thing we need to resolve is how to capture the Hydro Archon. After all, creating a 'trap' that can catch a god is rather difficult. I hope everyone will actively offer their opinions!"
[Lyney: To think I'd have a part in putting the Hydro Archon on trial!]
[Yae Miko: A trap that can catch a god? Perhaps I could learn a thing or two. It might come in handy someday!]
[Kujou Sara: Lady Guuji, what are you saying?]
[Yae Miko: Just joking!]
[Kamisato Ayaka: Lady Miko is still so... so amusing!]
[Navia: Clorinde, could you let me save some face next time?!]
[Wriothesley: She's always like that. Still, to think I didn't take part in such an interesting plan!]
[Xiangling: I want to learn too. Maybe I could catch more prey in the future!]
[Xingqiu: Seriously? They're using a trap to deal with a god, and you're using it to catch wild boars!]
[Arataki Itto: Good point. I want to learn too! Maybe then I could catch the biggest Onikabuto!]
[Lisa: Such a relaxed meeting atmosphere. Jean, could we learn from this in the future? Especially you. Don't be so serious every time. You're still a young woman yourself. You'll get wrinkles!]
[Jean: Just watch the video!]
In the video.
With Navia getting things started, everyone present began to loosen up.
Lyney: "A trap. That's quite an apt description!"
Navia laughed awkwardly. "Oh, I didn't come up with that. Clorinde told me about it. Since none of you wanted to speak first, and I couldn't think of a better way to put it on the spot, I just borrowed it for now... Since you're all interested, let's have her explain it to us. Give her a round of applause!"
Clap, clap, clap!
Navia clapped as she walked toward Clorinde with a smile.
Clorinde remained expressionless, her tone flat. "Didn't you say you were hosting?"
Navia stood beside Clorinde and said with a ingratiating smile, "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Look at you, always putting me on the spot. Your job only requires you to use your hands, not your mouth, and you don't usually like talking. I'm kindly giving you an opportunity here, so you'll be able to say a few nice things in the future!"
Clorinde nodded. "That seems reasonable! Then does Monsieur Neuvillette think so too?"
Neuvillette hadn't expected to be called on suddenly. In his haste, he said, "Mm, thank you for considering me your superior. I wish you success!"
As Neuvillette finished speaking, everyone's gaze shifted back to Clorinde.
[Ningguang: I see it now. Clorinde isn't expressionless at all. On the contrary, she's incredibly scheming and likes spouting nonsense with a straight face!]
[Paimon: See? What did I tell you? There's definitely something in Fontaine's water. Everyone has a contrasting side.]
[Clorinde: Heh!]
[Jean: I'd really like to know what Clorinde's position is.]
[Clorinde: Champion Duelist!]
[Hu Tao: Champion Duelist? What an imposing name! I'll call myself the Champion of Passing On from now on!]
[Yoimiya: What does that position do?]
[Diluc: I once traveled through the Seven Nations, and I did hear about this position. It seems that before every trial in Fontaine, the defendant gets a chance to challenge a Champion Duelist to a duel. If they win, they can escape trial. If I remember correctly, that's how it works!]
[Neuvillette: Mr. Diluc is quite correct. Clorinde is currently Fontaine's strongest Champion Duelist.]
[Tartaglia: Why do I feel like this would suit me perfectly? I'm tempted. If I were there, not a single person would escape trial. I'll definitely challenge her if I get the chance!]
[Arlecchino: Are you planning to betray Her Majesty the Tsaritsa?]