Mr. Zhongli, we can't slack off anymore!

"Hey, buddy, did you let yourself be caught?" The traveler glanced at Navelette beside him.

The candlelight in the detention cell illuminated a traveler in pajamas and a woman named Navelette in swimming trunks, who sat side by side.

Every guard who passed by the detention cell burst into laughter.

Oh! I've completely lost face.

To break the awkward silence, the traveler spoke up.

“Yes,” he affirmed. “I think that’s the right way.”

"Isn't there a better way?" the traveler thought to himself, rolling his eyes at him.

An overly honest and straightforward person should never be an accomplice!

"I'm sorry to have let you down. I believe that after a just trial, our punishment should not be too severe."

"I mean... couldn't you have waited until I changed my clothes before they arrested me?"

"...I'm so sorry..."

"Are you planning to betray me later?"

"I will tell you the truth."

"Now I must begin to repent. If I could live my life again, I would rather be a lone wolf, without any companions." The traveler clasped his hands together in deep reflection.

"I believe betrayal is also a sin, Miss Traveler. I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you."

"I think we should spend the rest of our lives in prison..."

"Then we'll break out of prison," he said earnestly, and the traveler couldn't tell if he was joking.

"Well, another charge." The traveler shook his head helplessly.

"Why does Miss Traveler lack confidence in humans?"

"Even you, at my age, will lack confidence in humanity..." These casual words sent a chill down the traveler's spine: "You still have confidence in humanity!"

He also needs to declare that no one is guilty! Otherwise, the water god's death would have been in vain!

Don't let my words change the plot!

*

trial room.

In the dim light, the Shadow Hunter sat opposite the traveler dressed in prison clothes.

The flickering lamplight cast an indeterminate shadow on his face.

Charles Marini spoke first: "Your companion has already confessed. Do you have anything else to say?"

"Why not interrogate me at the Opéra Garnier?" the traveler asked.

“Miss Traveler, you seem very familiar with our traditions.” Charles did not answer the traveler’s question.

"Let me guess? The water god is missing. If a weirdo like me appears who can manipulate elemental power without the Eye of God, it will definitely cause panic, right?"

"For your safety, we will conduct the trial privately."

“During my days in the detention cell, my companion and I survived several assassination attempts, which doesn’t seem to match what Mr. Charles said—that it was for my safety.”

Seven days have passed since the traveler first stepped into the detention center, where he and Navilette are in the deepest, most isolated cell.

In such a closed environment, there is only one possibility for someone to be able to enter: they were authorized by higher-ups.

The traveler began to have doubts from the first time he heard that the water god was staying at home.

The claim that he stayed indoors all the time is just a lie.

Those who can manipulate elemental power without the Eye of God will surely attract the attention of the gods.

Geo is an extremely useful element. When trapped in an impregnable prison, a person who wields the Geo element can even use the thick stone walls to their advantage, meaning that travelers can escape at any time.

The reason they didn't flee was because they saw the water god.

After making such a big fuss, the water god should have shown up by now, but she didn't.

Therefore, it can be concluded that the water god disappeared.

The nobility of Fontaine is divided into numerous factions, as evidenced by the chaotic state of affairs.

When the water god disappeared, they could only obediently unite temporarily, prioritizing the maintenance of order and social stability.

Therefore, when travelers appear, they will naturally try to get rid of them.

Do it quietly.

Travelers must never be allowed to appear in the public eye!

"I cannot comment on the matter of the water god." Charles's expression showed only a moment of surprise before he quickly regained his composure.

"Then I will answer your question. I am innocent!"

Snapped!

The handcuffs on the traveler's wrists petrified and broke.

Geo-elemental particles surround the traveler, isolating them from the vines growing from the ground.

The rock shield that the traveler had painstakingly developed was still in its early stages, but it was both offensive and defensive, and quickly counterattacked, enveloping Charles, the possessor of the Eye of God, in a rock cage.

"I learned my lesson last time. I really wasn't on guard, but I'll gradually overcome that in the future." The traveler used the rock element to poke a large hole in the wall of the detention center.

After they get out, they will block the pursuers behind the rocks.

The sirens blared across the sky, and red warning lights flashed frequently.

The serious offender escaped.

*

"Hoo hoo... Navelette." The traveler arrived at the agreed meeting place, where Navelette was already waiting.

"You're not injured," he said with concern, bringing a sense of relief to the traveler.

Well, at least he's finally concerned about something serious.

"Let me tell you... hahaha... I've trapped that guy who gave me a hard time last time, I'm so happy!" The traveler, now free from the ravages of time, stood in the sunlight, in high spirits.

"He was just doing his job impartially, don't make things difficult for him."

"You should worry about me! What kind of life have I been living these past few days?"

"We'll talk about it later, the pursuers are coming." Navelette sensed that hundreds of people were approaching the two of them.

"Go quickly, go quickly."

The two sped off... intending to shake off their pursuers in the city.

Go through another gate and you'll be in the city center.

The city center seemed even more bustling than usual today.

A dense crowd marched toward the Mo Mang Palace, holding protest signs.

"Annihilate the alien race!"

"Melushin is our enemy!"

"Immediately attack Merusin!"

Amidst the deafening protests, the traveler and Navelette weaved through the crowd, shaking off their pursuers.

"What on earth is going on? These people are going to attack Melusin? I must have heard correctly." The traveler doubted his ears.

“You heard me right.” Navelette’s eyes were serious.

"Anyway, let's find someone and ask them first." The traveler grabbed his hand, stopping him from overthinking.

The once bustling and tidy streets were in chaos, with some people marching and demonstrating, while others took the opportunity to vandalize, loot, and burn.

Today's newspapers are scattered all over the ground.

The traveler picked up a card and examined it.

Steambird News front page headline: Melousin's poisoning of the Fontainebleau River has resulted in 37 deaths.

"Melushin? Poisoning?" The traveler could not possibly associate the lovely Melushin with a heinous poisoner.

“The Melusin are a beautiful and kind race; they would never do something like poisoning.” Navilette chose to stand firmly on the Melusin’s side.

"What's in the newspapers isn't necessarily true. We need to investigate the specifics." The traveler had no recollection of seeing any description of this past event.

Only humans have ever disbelieved Melusin's descriptions.

Could it be that humans don't believe in Melusin not only because Melusin is a different race, but there are other hidden reasons behind it?

This must be thoroughly investigated!