[Arataki Itto: What a complicated plan. Absolutely seamless! How come I couldn't think of that?]
[Kuki Shinobu: Boss, I'll teach you a method guaranteed to make you smarter.]
[Arataki Itto: What is it?]
[Kuki Shinobu: Strategists have always been people of few words, so I think if someone talks less, their eyes will look smarter!]
[Arataki Itto: Got it!]
[Nilou: It really does seem that way. One thing after another, and the Hydro Archon never saw any of it coming!]
[Yae Miko: I don't think Furina couldn't see it coming. Rather, she didn't want to think too deeply about things around the Traveler and Paimon. That trust was the key to this trap's success!]
[Ningguang: Although this deception is a little despicable, they had no other choice. Faced with such a powerful prophecy, Furina still refused to share the information she had. This was the best way!]
[Navia: Yes, although this approach is shameful, what happened in Poisson must never happen again. You have to be dealt with.]
[Hu Tao: Furina is still very forgiving. As a god, she wasn't angry at all about being deceived like this!]
[Yelan: If it were me, and my subordinate dared draw a sword on me, he certainly wouldn't still be standing there unharmed!]
[Barbara: And she wasn't angry even when people accused her like that.]
[Kamisato Ayaka: We wouldn't dare do this in Inazuma. The Shogun's blade shows no mercy.]
[Kujou Sara: The Shogun is so wonderful. Who would think of putting her on trial for no reason?]
[Thoma: Come to think of it, though, a duel before the throne does feel a little like Fontaine's Champion Duelists, except it takes place before the Shogun!]
[Yae Miko: We'll definitely have to put her on trial if we get the chance next time. What would that actually feel like?]
[Raiden Ei: Hehe!]
[Kamisato Ayato: Yes, looking at it now, the scene in the video is simply unbelievable!]
[Tartaglia: I think the Hydro Archon never took them seriously at all. After all, she's watched so many trials. Maybe he just wants to experience one in person.]
In the video.
Standing at the prosecution's bench, the Traveler was considering how to defeat Furina.
Suddenly.
A figure hurried inside and handed Paimon and Lumine some papers.
Esmonde said, "Miss Charlotte asked me to give these to you. She said you can use them without worry. They were approved by the court before being given to you, and they should be of some help."
Paimon said in surprise, "Charlotte sent these to us? Did she... come to watch this trial too?"
Paimon waved toward a spot in the distance and shouted, "Charlotte!"
Lumine took the documents and began reading them carefully.
Seeing this, Paimon flew over and hovered close beside Lumine. "Let me see... Isn't this the interview she did with us just yesterday? She's so efficient! She only interviewed us yesterday, and she's already finished it today."
"But why did she give us this? How does it help us?"
"Let me think. These are all things we've experienced since arriving in Fontaine. I think I get it. These should help us when we need to use our experiences as evidence!"
Lumine's eyes lit up too. "That makes sense. You're so smart, Paimon!"
Paimon said, "Hehe, hold the compliments for now. Let's see if there's anything in here we can use as a clue later!"
Paimon and Lumine browsed through it. They had to admit that Charlotte's report was very detailed.
"Incident one: The blond adventurer and white sprite participated in their first trial at the opera house. Truly admirable!"
"Incident two: A cold case that had long gone unsolved in Fontaine was successfully resolved with the help of a foreign traveler!"
"Incident three: The verdict produced by the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale actually differed from Lord Neuvillette's judgment. When asked about it, the Hydro Archon said she did not know why either!"
"Incident four: The Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers-[The Knave], someone who must never be underestimated. She once told you that, according to her investigation, Furina was not Fontaine's Hydro Archon and merely carried some kind of curse."
"Incident five: The Fortress of Meropide seems to have fallen into some tremendous crisis... Unfortunately, I still can't get inside. I hope to enter it within my lifetime!"
"Incident six: According to Lord Neuvillette, the Eleventh of the Fatui Harbingers, [Childe], and that mysterious whale were both submerged in the Primordial Sea."
"Incident seven: Poisson also suffered an unprecedented disaster. Miss Navia, the boss of the Spina di Rosula, nearly lost her life. Truly frightening!"
"Incident eight: The mysterious witch's remarks were obscure and difficult to understand. Perhaps an opportunity is needed to make sense of them!"
[Paimon: The documents Charlotte put together are so clear. Just reading them feels like experiencing everything in person.]
[Lumine: Exactly!]
[Mona: Just what I'd expect of a reporter praised by my future self!]
[Charlotte: Oh, it's all in a day's work, all in a day's work.]
The video continued.
Paimon and Lumine scanned the documents and got a clear picture.
Neuvillette was going through the proceedings before the trial began when Furina interrupted him. "Neuvillette, I've heard these words so many times my ears have grown calluses. There's no need to repeat them..."
"Let's get straight to the point. Would my accuser please tell me what charges I've been summoned here on today..."
"But there's one thing I think you need to know. There is ultimately a difference between gods and mortals. If you're accusing me because of my conduct, I think this trial can already end..."
Lumine nodded to show she understood. "Everything you said is true, but what I'm accusing you of today isn't your conduct..."
"My accusation is... You're not a god at all, are you, Furina!"
The moment Lumine finished speaking, the entire venue fell silent, before erupting into a commotion as people began discussing it.
"Well said... Huh? What? Am I hearing things?"
"Is this really a theatrical performance? This is too absurd! I thought they'd at most accuse Lady Furina of failing to fulfill her duties as a god."
"Is this accusation meant to be a joke?"
Not only did the people at the venue find it unbelievable, but even those watching the video could not believe it.