Genshin Impact is a big stage, come if you dare

Chapter 795: Secrets of Magic

Navillade stopped a potential quarrel between the two sides and got the topic back to business.

"If there is an accusation, there must be a trial. Ms. Funina, are you sure you want to accuse Mr. Linney of the serial disappearance of young girls?"

"That's right," Finina smiled confidently. "Remember? On the day you arrived at Hailu Port, we both scheduled a wonderful duel."

"There will always be a winner between you and me. Since this grand occasion is bound to happen sooner or later, it is only appropriate for it to appear at the climax of the opera! Now is the time."

"Uh..." Paimon was silent for a moment, then spoke the truth, "Haven't we already had a duel? You were really embarrassed when Su chased you that time."

Finina widened her eyes, wondering how this elf could slander someone's innocence out of thin air!

How could she be embarrassed? She was always calm and graceful!

and--

"How can we be so rude in a duel with gods? We must be more civilized!"

"It's decided! This trial will be your battlefield, and I'll grant you the privilege of investigating the case!"

"As Linney's agents, you will engage in a showdown between me and the audience in this opera house about truth and justice!"

The team of travelers looked at each other, and in order to clear Linny's name, they accepted the challenge of the water goddess Finina.

The public trial will be held tomorrow, and the Traveler Team has less than a day to gather evidence and find out the truth.

Although Linny was the only one accused of being a criminal by the Water God, all members of Linny's magic group were taken into custody.

In addition, all the audience present were also questioned and investigated and were temporarily kept in a hall of the opera house.

Among the audience, only the traveler team that has been granted the right to investigate by the Water God can move freely, and the official personnel will also actively cooperate.

The Traveler Team first went to investigate the stage where the crime was committed.

The magic assistant Cowell who unfortunately died has been carried away. Apart from the physical evidence, the only thing at the crime scene was a human body circled in white.

Su covered Paimon's eyes, not daring to look at the distorted lines of the human body, and waited for Kong to come back and ask about his findings.

Sora's tone was somewhat heavy. "The Fontaine security team is very professional and cooperative. The existing evidence is very unfavorable to Lini."

First of all, there is the number selector that Linny claimed had "completely random results". After multiple tests by investigators, it was determined that the results displayed by this number selector were not random at all!

No matter when you press the stop button, the final result will definitely be the third number in the seventh row.

"The tickets are issued on a real-name basis. This is selecting young women as victims, which completely fits the characteristics of the serial disappearance of young girls case." The experienced old police officer in charge of the investigation said this and advised the traveler team not to get involved in this mess.

Next was Cowell, who was killed.

"He didn't end up in the box as an assistant trying to fix a failed magic trick. Judging from the way he fell, and the mask being detached from his body, it's highly likely he was knocked unconscious and then urgently stuffed into the box."

Finally, there is the rope that suspends the large water tank.

"The rope is specially made, with a small section made of a strong but flammable material."

"It's perfectly safe during Linnet's performance, but when we do the box swap trick and the fireworks go off on stage, the rope will quickly burn through with sparks."

"The disappearance of the lucky viewer and the death of Cowell are, without a doubt, murder."

Paimon covered his mouth and said, "Although, although the evidence is sufficient, but but these can't confirm that the murderer is Linny?"

Sue: "Yeah, that only means someone is indeed committing murder. It's possible that someone else did it and then framed Linney."

Sora: "Yes, but the current information is very unfavorable to Linny. We need more clues and solid evidence."

They need to find the real culprit as soon as possible.

Or... give up the judgment duel with the Water God.

The group of travelers went to the small hall guarded by the guards.

As the party involved in the accident, all members of Linny Magic Troupe were taken into custody.

In order to prevent collusion, the other personnel were in another hall, and Linnie, who was accused of being the murderer, was under strict guard in the small hall.

"Su, Kong, and Paimon!" Lini came over, "Thank you for protecting me when I was accused by the Water God."

Linnet, who had been placed under strict guard because she had chosen to accompany Linnie, also whispered a thank you to her friends.

Paimon: "You're welcome! This is what a friend should do. You helped us in Hailu Port, didn't you?"

Su waved a few talismans to cast a soundproof barrier, so that the guards on duty outside the door could not hear the sounds in the room.

Sue's expression was serious for once. "Linnie, I hate being deceived. So, tell me, did you kill those two people?"

If Linny really killed the person, then they wouldn't have to waste time fighting the Water God.

The last thing she could do as a friend was to help take care of Linnet and Femini after Linnie was imprisoned.

I will take care of your brothers and sisters!

Go in peace, Linny!

"No!" Linney replied quickly and firmly. "I didn't intend to murder them, and I didn't do that."

Su nodded, "Okay, since you said so, then I believe you."

Linny's clear purple eyes flickered, "Su, thank you..."

Sora reminded everyone to be mindful of the time, "We're running out of time, Linny, Linnet, we need more clues."

Linnie thanked them again and told them the secret of the exchange magic in detail to facilitate the traveler team's investigation.

There is a large space under the Oprykle Opera House, with pre-installed hanging boxes and tracks under the boxes placed on the stage and auditorium walkways.

The box that the lucky audience walks into is a nested double-layer box. After the door is closed, the inner box and the lucky audience inside will fall to the bottom of the floor, and then the magic assistant will take the lucky audience on the track to quickly come to the bottom of the stage.

The box on the stage is also a nested double-layer box that can be raised and lowered. In addition, it has an additional mezzanine layer.

"After I first entered the box and closed the door, I left. The 'me' who appeared before the audience during the countdown was actually Linnet, who had been hiding in the mezzanine."

Paimon's surprised eyes flickered between Linny and Linnet. "So that 'Linny' was actually Linnet in disguise?! Even though you're twins, there's still a big difference between you two."

Paimon: "Linnet is a girl, Linny is a boy..."

Su: "They both have very slim figures, so it would be easy for them to dress up as each other."

Paimon: "Linnet has long hair and cat ears..."

Sue: "It's all covered by the top hat."

Paimon: "And the cat's tail..."

Sue: "Linnie's dress had a swallowtail hem at the back that could cover part of it. Speaking of which... at that time, it seemed like Linnie had a decorative belt hanging down from it?"

Linnet nodded and wrapped the tail in the prop, turning it into a "decorative belt" on the spot.

Paimon was dumbfounded, "But...but the sound?"

Linnet placed a bow close to her throat, cleared her throat, and then said in Linnet's voice, "Lovely gift to Paimon."

Linnet not only made Linny's voice, but also "transformed" a pair of funny detective eyes with curled eyelashes and a mustache into Paimon's face.

"Wow!" Paimon clapped his hands vigorously. "You're amazing, Linnet! Not only can you do magic, you also have a voice-changing gadget! Can I try it?"

"Of course." Linnet handed the red "voice-changing bow" to Paimon.

Paimeng fiddled with it for a long time but couldn't figure it out. "Where is the switch?"

Su took it and looked at it, confirming, "It's just an ordinary bow."

Linnett, without the "voice-changing bow," still sounded like Linny. "You don't need props to imitate Linny's voice."

Paimon:...

Paimon was amused and jumped up and down, "Linnet! You have evil intentions!"

It turns out there wasn't any voice-changing bow at all! Linnet was just using her voice-changing tricks to tease her!

Su hugged Paimon and said, "Okay, okay, Linnet just wanted to liven up the atmosphere."

The atmosphere was initially lively and successful, but Sora, who had been lost in thought, made the air even more tense than it was at the beginning with a single sentence.

"Linnie, where were you during the time between entering the stage exchange box and appearing in the auditorium exchange box?"