This MC is so original

The lights on the stage began to move slowly as Linnie spoke, and finally fell on a girl in the audience.

The girl seemed a little surprised that she was chosen, but she still cooperated and walked out of her seat. Following the assistant's instructions, she got into the large wooden box in the central corridor.

"Everyone, don't blink!"

Linny also gave everyone a mysterious smile and turned to get into the big box on the stage.

Lini, who was hiding in the box, said in a muffled voice to the outside, "Everyone, I can't see anything in this dark box. I hope you can count down for me, 59,58, , so that I can know the time!"

The audience also cooperated and started counting down loudly. Even Yandora couldn't help but count down loudly along with them.

Even Tartaglia was affected by the atmosphere on the scene. He was no longer as lazy as before. He sat up straight in his seat and stared at the big box on the stage, trying to find any flaws.

As time continued to count down, the assistant on the stage knocked on the big wooden box at the right time.

"Mr. Linney, are you still there?"

"Oh, don't worry, it will be fine soon~"

Linny's voice also came from the wooden box.

Just as Yandora was counting down loudly with great concentration, a bang suddenly came from near the audience seats.

Lu Xiu and Tartaglia turned their heads towards the direction of the sound almost at the same time, but saw nothing.

Lu Xiu instinctively thought of using the mini-map to confirm the surrounding situation, but then he remembered that this was a magic show, and it would be boring if he cheated and knew the magic tricks through the mini-map.

So Lu Xiu gave up the idea of ​​using the mini-map, and even without using the mini-map, Lu Xiu could still guess roughly.

"Ten, nine, eight..."

As the countdown got faster and faster, the assistant on the stage began to get increasingly anxious. At this moment, Linnie seemed to have made a mistake and accidentally pushed the wooden door open, allowing the audience to see him on the stage again, and then hurriedly closed the door.

Just as the countdown reached one second, the lights suddenly began to move, and everyone's gaze moved with the lights, finally stopping on the large wooden box in the corridor.

With a click, the big wooden box opened and Linny jumped out.

"Deng Deng!"

Almost at the same time, there was a sound of something heavy falling to the ground. Linny and everyone else turned their heads and saw that the water tank used in the previous performance on the stage had fallen down, smashing the large wooden box into pieces. Even the magic assistant standing nearby was crushed underneath.

Seeing this, Villette immediately stood up and waved his hand.

"There's an accident, come on, seal off the entire area!"

Chapter 305: The Fontaine People's Excitement Is a Bit Weird

Lu Xiu and Tartaglia left the audience almost immediately and came to the stage to observe the broken water tank.

Lu Xiu did not rush to investigate the scene, but first took a look at the small map. The assistant icon was no longer on the small map. It was obvious that he died on the spot after being hit by the water tank.

Lu Xiu sighed regretfully, then turned his gaze to Tartaglia who was half-squatting.

"Did you find anything?"

Tartaglia raised his hand and pointed at a rope tied to the water tank cover. The other end of the rope hung down to the ground, and there were obvious charred marks at the broken part.

"Burned by fire?"

Lu Xiu immediately turned his head to look at Lin Ni who was walking towards him from the audience. He had a Fire God's Eye on his waist.

Linnie wanted to come closer to the stage, but was stopped by the guards and taken aside for interrogation.

At this moment, Villette walked over and looked at Lucius and Tartaglia who were gathered around the crime scene. He reminded them lightly, "You two, you are not guards and cannot touch this crime scene. According to the rules, I should punish you, but since this is your first time in Fontaine and you are committing a crime, I will waive the punishment."

"Thank you, Mr. Villette."

Lu Xiu and Tartaglia also listened to the advice and stood up, keeping a certain distance from the crime scene.

Then Villette waved his hand and asked the guards to come and check the crime scene.

Tartaglia stood not far away, watching the busy staff, and couldn't help but ask Lu Xiu: "Lu Xiu, have you found any suspicious people?"

"Why do you ask?" Lu Xiu was a little confused.

Tartaglia was a little surprised by Lucius's reaction. He frowned and asked, "Mr. Lucius, when we were confronting each other earlier, you immediately spotted the Fatui's ambush. Logically, with your excellent observation skills, you should have noticed something strange."

Lu Xiu rolled his eyes at Tartaglia in annoyance. "That depends on the occasion. We're at a magic show now. Why would I watch someone else's show if not magic?"

"Yes, then Mr. Lu Xiu thinks Lin Ni is the murderer?"

Tartaglia raised his hand and pointed at Lini who was being questioned by the guards not far away.

"He happens to be the wielder of the Fire God's Eye, and you saw that rope, Lu Xiu, it was cut by fire."

Lu Xiu shook his head. "No, the timing is too sensitive. Linnie told us earlier that he had been looking forward to this magic show for a long time. Why would he do it during this magic show?"

"Just because the rope was burned by fire doesn't guarantee that Linnie is the murderer. Murder requires a motive. Why did Linnie kill his assistant? And we haven't found the other protagonist yet."

Lu Xiu silently looked at the small map in his field of vision. He had been looking for the girl who became the lucky spectator on the small map since a while ago, but unfortunately, he found nothing.

While Lu Xiu was chatting with Tartaglia, Villette's investigation had also made initial progress. He stood in the center of the stage and began to announce the preliminary results of the investigation to all the detained audiences.

"The person inside the magic box tragically died. His name was Cowell, one of the assistants of the Linney Magic Troupe. Fireworks on the stage ignited the rope attached to the water tank, which was the direct cause of the tank's fall. As to why Cowell was inside the box instead of the chosen audience member, this is currently unknown."

"Furthermore, after the guards searched the entire venue, we couldn't find the girl. She seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth. This situation is no longer a simple stage accident, but rather closely resembles the characteristics of the [Serial Missing Girls Case]."

"Serial disappearance of young girls?" ×N

When Villette said this, the whole audience was in an uproar.

Lu Xiu also frowned and asked Tartaglia: "Do you know about the serial disappearance of girls?"

Tartaglia shook her head. "How could I possibly know? I've only been in Fontaine for a short time, just like you, Lucius. I'm not a famous detective, so I'm not interested in knowing all this."

Just when everyone in the audience was surprised by the "serial disappearance of girls" case, Funina, who was sitting in the VIP seat, suddenly chuckled, attracting everyone's attention.

"Haha, I get it. Using such an obvious solution as the finale, aren't you underestimating us? Isn't this highly skilled and omnipotent magician, Mr. Linnie, the culprit behind the Serial Missing Girls Case?"

"Why me? This was a complete accident!"

Faced with Funina's accusations, Linny seemed very wronged.

However, Funina crossed her arms across her chest, with an expression that said, "I've seen through everything."

"The whole incident happened during a magic show. The girl was chosen and then disappeared. The person who died was your assistant. Humph, how do you explain this?"

"I..." Linnie was speechless.

"Ms. Furninna, aren't you being too hasty in what you say?"

Just when Linny was at a loss for words, Lucius spoke and looked up at Funina.

"If Linny is the murderer, why did he choose to commit the crime during a performance? This easily draws suspicion on him, and the motive is also very important. Before the results are clear, don't you think your accusation is somewhat unfair?"

"I..."

For a moment, Funina didn't know how to respond, and the rest of the audience looked at her expectantly. For a moment, Funina felt like she was being roasted on a fire.

"I, I, I... Humph, none of this can escape the eyes of the God of Justice!"

Funina simply turned her head away and raised her chin to avoid looking into Lu Xiu's eyes.

Seeing this, Villette covered her forehead helplessly, shook her head and sighed, then looked up and said in the direction of Finina.

"Let's stop the debate here, Ms. Funina. Can I understand your remarks just now as an accusation against Mr. Linney and his companions?"

"Eh?"

Finina was obviously startled and said in a panic, "I just think he's a bit suspicious. Isn't it too early to accuse him now..."

Finina's voice became softer and softer, until it was as thin as a mosquito's hum.

However, the audience who were unaware of the truth became excited at this time.

"Lady Funina's analysis just now makes a lot of sense!"

"Mr. Lu Xiu's analysis is not without reason. Hmm, it turns out that we still need these two to face off in court to know the true truth!"

Lu Xiu and Tartaglia were both a little surprised to hear the words of these Fontaine people.

It's as if they don't care about the truth at all, but instead focus more on the process.

"The people of Fontaine have really strange interests and hobbies..."

Chapter 306: Road Repair and Speed ​​Trial

The expectant gazes of the audience and Villette's urging eyes were all urging Funina to make a decision as soon as possible.

She simply closed her eyes and gritted her teeth: "Yes, I am sure this is an accusation against Mr. Linney!"

Navilette nodded and turned his gaze to Lucius and Tartaglia: "Then, gentlemen, as Linny's fellow travelers, are you willing to serve as Linny's defense attorney?"

Tartaglia rubbed his hair reluctantly. He had no intention of getting involved in such troublesome matters, but Linny and Linnet had a close relationship with the [Servants], and he couldn't pretend not to see it.

Moreover, using this incident to make the [servant] owe you a favor is also a good deal.

But Tartaglia did not make a decision immediately, but gave the choice to Lu Xiu.

"What do you think, Lu Xiu?"

Lu Xiu thought about it, nodded and agreed: "Okay, I agree."

He could take this opportunity to see what the Fontaine trial was like. Anyway, winning or losing would not affect him.

Seeing that Lucius and Tartaglia had agreed, Navilette announced to the crowd, "Then, the charges are established. Mr. Linney's trial will be scheduled for this time tomorrow. During this time, Mr. Linney's defense attorney can conduct a full investigation at the crime scene."

"As for the rest of you, I'm sorry, your entry and exit will be restricted until the trial is over. Afterwards, guards will lead you to a temporary resting place."

After Villette's announcement, many guards began to guide the unrelated people to a place to rest temporarily.

Accompanied by guards, Linny and Linnet walked up to Lucius and Tartaglia and thanked them sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Lucius, and Mr. Young Master."

"There's no need to thank me. We can't guarantee you'll be acquitted."

"We're already very grateful for your willingness to help us. Now, I'll leave it to you two. If you need anything, just let me know. Linnet and I will definitely cooperate!"

Lu Xiu nodded, turned and walked towards the crime scene, and Tartaglia hurriedly followed.

Arriving at the crime scene again, Yandora looked at the deceased who died tragically under the water tank and shrank into Lu Xiu's clothes in fear. Lu Xiu had no choice but to put her back into the Poké Ball first.

Tartaglia witnessed all this and said to Lu Xiu in a joking tone, "Mr. Lu Xiu, if you hadn't stayed next to me without moving during the performance, I would have suspected that you used this magical red and white ball to pack up the missing girl and take her away."

Lu Xiu rolled his eyes speechlessly at Tartaglia, but Tartaglia's words reminded Lu Xiu. He turned to the guard who was taking photos and asked, "Mr. Guard, I'm Linny's defense attorney. Do you have any detailed information about the deceased and the missing girl?"

The guard nodded. "Of course we have it. Since you two are defense attorneys, you have the right to review it. Here."

The guard took out a document and handed it to Lu Xiu, who took the document and looked at it with Tartaglia.

This document not only records the information of the deceased and the missing girl, but also contains other intelligence.

The police officer was afraid that Lu Xiu and the others wouldn't understand, so he kindly explained it to them.

"The deceased's name is Cowell, and he had just recently joined the magic troupe. The missing girl is Halsey, a painter, not a regular at magic shows. Another key point is that there was a problem with the number selection machine."

"Number selection machine?"

Lu Xiu turned his head to look at the number selection machine in the corner of the stage, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Could it be that the problem you are talking about is that the results of the number selection machine are fixed?"

The guard nodded. "That's right. No matter how many times we try, the number selection machine always gives the same result. And the seats for the magic show are determined when you buy your tickets. They can't be changed. Which means Halsey will be the chosen one no matter what."

"Wow, is this a premeditated crime?" Tartaglia became interested.

Lu Xiu seemed to have thought of something and quickly asked the guard, "Mr. Guard, this opera house is now blocked, right?"

The guard nodded in confusion: "Yes, what's wrong?"

Lu Xiu then asked, "So, in other words, the only people left in the entire opera house besides the audience are the guards, right?"

"That's right..."

"Then, could you please give me a copy of your guard list and a list of the audience?"

"what?"

The guard didn't quite understand why Lu Xiu wanted this thing.

If they just wanted the list of the audience, that would be understandable, but asking for the list of their security personnel made him a little confused.

This also made the guards wonder if Lu Xiu had some hidden secret.

Just when the guard was wondering whether he should cooperate with Lu Xiu, Villette came over.

"Give it to him."