Chapter 25
Those Who Are Favored Have No Fear

Though the story hadn't ended.

The audience had lost all interest in watching.

If Lumine's misfortune could be explained by bad luck.

Then her choice to forgive Linni's deception and continue helping him was unacceptable to everyone.

As Su Mu said, knowing that the other party had betrayed you and still helping them clear their name, what kind of absurd behavior is that?

Not to mention, who knows if there's any other hidden information in what they told you? What if you help them clear their name and end up harming more people?

【Amber】: Although Mr. Su Mu's words are a bit harsh.

【Amber】: I have to say, I can't understand the Traveler's actions either.

【Kaeya】: After experiencing so much, they can still maintain a kind heart, that's also a kind of perseverance.

【Eula】: I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or genuinely feel that way.

【Kaeya】: Hehe... seeing as I'm used to intrigue and deceit, it's refreshing to see someone like the Traveler, isn't it?

【Eula】: I suppose, but that's based on the fact that we know Linni is not a bad person. The Traveler didn't know that back then!

【Eula】: That's a bit hard to swallow.

【Scaramouche】: Heh... just one betrayal, what's the big deal?

【Scaramouche】: I've been betrayed three times, so I know that everything in this world is just a facade of deceit.

【Su Mu】: Oh, Betrayal Bro, you're still alive?

【Nilou】: Ah? Did something happen to the parallel world's Ahat?

【Su Mu】: Ahat? Hehe... interesting name. I didn't expect Betrayal Bro to have a nickname.

【Cyno】: So, what happened in the parallel world's Sumeru? I'm very curious, how exactly did you do it, Mr. Su Mu?

【Su Mu】: Sorry, as I said before, I can't tell you what I experienced. When the time is right, the system will naturally let you know.

【Scaramouche】: Hmph, playing coy.

【Su Mu】: Hehe... you should be glad you haven't encountered me.

【Su Mu】: But you'll soon know what it means to cross me.

Su Mu finished speaking.

The audience didn't continue the discussion.

Although they were no longer interested in the subsequent developments.

But since they had to do a comparison, they could only grit their teeth and watch the story to the end.

The trial began again, Lumine and Paimon publicly gave the reason for Linni's disappearance, refuting Feningna's accusation.

The reason why Linni couldn't hear anything was because he was in the pipe at the time, and he obviously couldn't commit the crime in the tunnel.

Feningna was speechless.

She could only stammer and ask, "Then who else could the culprit be?"

【Su Mu】: You can use this as evidence?

【Su Mu】: It's not like there's no evidence to prove he wasn't there, is it?

【Su Mu】: He said he went into the pipe, who can prove that? It's just his word!

【Su Mu】: You're just bullying my Fufu because she's not very smart. If it were me, this reason would only make me laugh!

【Kazuha】: Indeed, this cannot be used as evidence. No one can prove that Mr. Linni was already in the pipe at that time.

【Kazuha】: Even if it's true, it doesn't clear his suspicion. It just means Ms. Feningna isn't good at this, so they took advantage of her.

【Yoimiya】: I understand the logic.

【Yoimiya】: So what does my Fufu mean?

【Hu Tao】: Sigh... this is a more explosive topic than the murder case!

【Xiangling】: Eh? It turns out Mr. Su Mu and Ms. Feningna have this kind of relationship? It's quite unexpected!

【Feningna】: Ee ee ee ee?!

【Feningna】: You you you you!!

【Feningna】: What are you talking about?!

Hearing everyone's teasing.

Feningna's cheeks turned red.

As an innocent girl, how could she stand the teasing.

On the other side, Su Mu awkwardly smiled, shook his head and explained.

【Su Mu】: Sorry, I forgot this is your chat group. Just pretend you didn't hear it.

【Su Mu】: Cough cough, let's continue watching the case!

Seeing Su Mu not saying anything, the audience was anxious and scratching their heads, but there was nothing they could do.

Meanwhile, in the picture, Lumine and Paimon went through a series of deductions and came to a bizarre conclusion.

"They know the setup well, they have plenty of time to commit the crime, the most likely suspect is Collei!"

"There is no exit in the tunnel, but the girl mysteriously disappeared. The only possibility I can think of is the puddle on the ground."

"Is there a possibility that the girl didn't go missing, but disappeared, turning into the puddle on the ground, which is why the case is so bizarre!"

"As for Collei, it's very likely that she was knocked unconscious in a fight with the girl, fell into the wooden box, and was transported to the stage. The water tank, used as a distraction, actually became the tool that killed her!"

Lumine's statement raised questions among the audience.

After all, no one believes that people can turn into water.

In their eyes, Lumine's statement is just a preposterous excuse.

【Kazuha】: Hmm... this reasoning process is a bit far-fetched.

【Kazuha】: It's like throwing a pot at a broken pot, ignoring the evidence and piecing together the truth in a haphazard way.

【Kazuha】: Even though they got it right in the end, no matter what, the whole deduction process has nothing to do with being a detective.

In the end, both sides could only choose to investigate the luggage.

Later, the guards found several test tubes and notes in Collei's luggage.

According to the notes, the test tubes contained the primordial Sea of ​​Tethys, which indeed had the effect of dissolving Fontaine people.

Knowing the truth, the scene was in an uproar.

No one expected that there was such an evil thing in the world.

However, just when everyone thought the matter was over, an unexpected turn of events happened.

The guards found several test tubes in Linni's luggage, containing the primordial Sea of ​​Tethys.

Feningna immediately seized the opportunity, concluding that Linni was the murderer, and the scales of the Oracle's Decree tilted completely to her side.

At this critical juncture, Navia stepped forward. She found the missing girl, and the true face of the case was finally revealed.

It turned out that the girl was a thief who stole the owner's ticket and took their place.

Unexpectedly, she was chosen as a lucky audience member by the lottery machine and was put into the wooden box, sent into the tunnel.

Then, the balloon on top of the box was punctured, soaking her body, causing her to be startled and quickly ran out of the box.

Collei, realizing something was wrong, quickly came down to check, and finding that the girl had escaped from the box, tried to control her. But unexpectedly, she was subdued by the girl.

In the end, Collei was sent to the stage and ultimately crushed by the water tank.

After the entire case was restored, the audience gasped in awe, never imagining the case was so complex.

If they hadn't found the missing girl in the end, they might have been arguing here for hours without being able to restore the truth of the matter.

On the other side, due to the girl's appearance, the guard member who pointed the finger at Linni was also exposed as an undercover agent, panicking and begging for mercy.

Just as he was about to reveal the mastermind behind it all.

Before he could speak, he was completely dissolved into a puddle of water.

Feningna, knowing the truth, quietly wanted to leave, but heard a voice behind her.

"Ms. Feningna, please allow me to say one thing."

"The trial is not over yet, the prosecution cannot leave the court prematurely."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's gaze fell on Feningna.

At this moment, she felt her scalp tingling, her whole body itchy, and she was so embarrassed that goosebumps appeared on the back of her hand.

"You... how did you know what I was thinking?"

"I... I withdraw my lawsuit, this time you win!"

"Really, you don't have to ask at this time, give me some face!"

As the case came to an end.

Lumine and Paimon also turned and left the plaintiff's table.

As they were about to leave, they were stopped by Linni and Linnet.

Linni spoke of their miserable childhood and once again stated his position.

In response, Lumine just nodded expressionlessly, then turned and left, without lingering for too long.

When they reached the door, they were stopped again by Navia.

"My good partner, why are you leaving so fast? Don't you wait for me."

"I feel like we're getting closer to the truth of the missing girl serial case, don't you think?"

Hearing this, Lumine simply said indifferently, "I was just here to defend Linni, not to investigate the case."

As soon as these words came out, Navia froze in place, then her expression became a little dim.

"Is... is that so? Well, I'm a bit surprised you say that, but I understand."

"After all, you just came to Fontaine not long ago. I'm so sorry, I was getting ahead of myself. Just pretend I didn't say anything."

"If that's the case, will you do me the honor of joining me for a farewell dinner? It was a lot of fun solving cases with you, let's take this as a commemoration."

Hearing Navia say this.

Lumine reluctantly agreed to have a farewell dinner with her.

As the group walked out of the opera house together, the screen gradually dimmed, signifying the end of the second comparison.

【Su Mu】: Hehe... you

【Su Mu】: I don't know what to say anymore.

【Su Mu】: Linni and Linnet used you, but you pretended nothing happened and helped them defend themselves.

【Su Mu】: Navia unconditionally helped you, and even saved the day at a critical moment. You treated her with such a cold attitude?

【Su Mu】: Do you know that your flawed reasoning is simply untenable? If it weren't for Navia, Linni and the others would have been convicted!

【Su Mu】: She's the one who deserves the credit for solving the case.

【Su Mu】: You should be grateful to her, both in terms of emotion and reason, not stand there with a superior attitude!

【Su Mu】: You were deceived by Linni and felt betrayed. What does that have to do with Navia? Did she do anything wrong to you?

【Su Mu】: You forgive the one who deceived you, but turn around and hurt the one who is good to you. Hehe... I'm a little confused now, what qualifies you to compare yourself to me?

【Su Mu】: You can't even be a good person, and your strength is not up to par.

【Su Mu】: Is the meaning of your journey just to act as a camera recording Teyvat?

After watching Lumine's perspective.

Su Mu couldn't help but express his opinion.

Although it was just a small scene, it had already made his blood pressure soar.

If it weren't for the protagonist's halo protecting her, he couldn't imagine how Lumine would make friends.

I'm timid towards my enemies, but I hit hard towards my friends. At least in this scene, her performance was terrible.

The audience in the chat group also fell silent.

Although they subjectively wanted to favor Lumine's side.

But they have to admit that Su Mu's words weren't unfounded.

If it weren't for Su Mu's perspective for comparison, they might have been able to accept Lumine's actions.

But after the comparison, even if they wanted to favor Lumine, they couldn't. Her performance could be described as disastrous.

If it weren't for Navia's good character, they probably wouldn't have any interaction afterwards. Honestly, if it were them, they wouldn't be as magnanimous as Navia.

【The second comparison is over】

【The support rate for both sides is being calculated, please wait】

【Before the third comparison begins, please vote on the viewing order】

Perhaps because of the strong dissatisfaction with Lumine, most of the audience couldn't bear to put Lumine's perspective last.

Because, with Su Mu's excellent performance, Lumine's performance would be examined under a microscope, and any flaw would be detected by the audience.

Not to mention, Lumine's performance was simply disastrous. After watching her perspective, many audience members felt uncomfortable and tried to improve the situation by switching the viewing order.

This way, even if Lumine performed poorly, they would only feel a little uncomfortable, not as uncomfortable as they are now. They could then watch Su Mu's perspective to alleviate the discomfort.

【Voting is over】

【The third comparison will begin from the Traveler's perspective in this world】

【From the third comparison onwards, all audience members will be added to the same chat group, and distinguished by a suffix after their names】

【When more than half of the audience votes to watch a certain plot, that plot will be temporarily inserted for comparison, and the support rate for this plot will also be included in the statistics】