It was impossible to use the Tracing Talisman to investigate the area under the tunnel, so Fu Chu returned to the stage, to the location where the water tank fell.

According to a previous police investigation, the water tank fell because fireworks ignited the rope hanging the water tank.

Ying and Paimon found out that the burned rope was made of tinder, which is why it was easily ignited.

Normally, Linnie would check something as important as the rope himself. Since he didn't find it, it is possible that it was replaced after his last check.

The only people who can do this are the staff of Linny Magic Troupe.

Taking this into consideration, Fu Chu took out a talisman that he had used previously when investigating evidence and stuck it on the spot where the rope had burned.

As the golden light appeared, Fu Chu followed the golden light all the way to the room in the opera house where Cowell's body was placed.

Things like tinder rope are not sold on the market, and there is only Cowell's scent on it, so it is obvious that the rope was made by him.

"Interesting. Only Cowell touched the rope, but he was the victim in this case. He could also be the perpetrator. Was it murder to silence him, or was it an accident?"

It’s a pity that Cowell’s remaining soul had already dissipated, otherwise Fu Chu would have been able to get some information from him.

"First, write down the information I found. However, it is too subjective and can only be used as a reference for investigation and cannot be used as substantive evidence."

By the time Fu Chu finished doing all this, it was not too late, so he returned to the cave.

......

The next morning, Fu Chu met Ying and Paimeng at the exit of the opera house lobby and told them the information he had found out yesterday.

"That's about it. In order to prevent Nashida from coming to argue with me, the Shadow Tracing Talisman cannot be used for the time being. As for the speculation that Cowell might be the murderer, what do you think?"

Ying flipped through her notes and said, "Yesterday's number selector only produced a fixed number, and Cowell was in charge of the entire operation. He could indeed be the murderer, but it doesn't make sense why he died under the water tank."

"Yeah, I'm still confused after investigating for a whole day. Now the trial is about to start. To be honest, it feels so tense." Paimeng covered his forehead with his hands, looking a little pale. It seemed that he didn't get enough rest last night.

They were not the only ones who did not sleep well last night. Funina, who was already in a high seat waiting for the court to start, yawned. It was estimated that she did not sleep the whole night.

The audience has already taken their seats, and even if the people who are about to have a heated debate in the courtroom are tired, it is impossible to postpone the trial.

Fu Chu took out two awakening talismans for Ying and Paimeng to awaken, and said at the same time: "Many times, if you want to make progress in an incident, it is not enough to just think about it. As the saying goes, there is always a way out when you reach the mountain. You two can just go on stage and debate with Fu Nina."

"This is the only way." Although Paimon had little confidence, he still raised his fighting spirit.

Then Navia came over with Myles and Silver. They also encouraged Ying and Paimon and said they would cheer for them in the audience.

After the off-court encouragement, Ying and Paimon went to the dock to reunite with Linny and Linnet.

The [accuser] and [agent] were in place, and Villette announced that the [trial] regarding the sudden incident at the magic performance had officially begun.

First, in order to let the audience understand the cause and effect of the case, Linney explained the magic techniques.

Linnie's exchange magic was very ingeniously designed, but this incident revealed the magic trick. Even though the audience was amazed by it, what remained was mostly regret.

According to Linnie, he had hidden in the magic box on the side of the audience since the magic show began and was unable to commit the crime.

But when Violet asked Fernina what rebuttal she had as the accuser, Fernina burst out laughing.

"Of course, of course. I will be the one to light the first fire - Mr. Linny, you are lying." Funina raised her finger and pointed at Linny, then began to state her defense.

According to Furninda, if Linnie wanted to kidnap Halsey and kill Cowell, it would be impossible for him to stay in the box forever, or even be out of the tunnel for a long time.

After saying this, Funina added, "By the way, Mr. Linni, please don't lie. Mr. Fu Chu, who can see through lies, is in the audience. Although he is a close friend of your [agent] Ying, he may not necessarily help you, a member of the Hearth House."

After these words were spoken, Ying and Paimeng opened their eyes wide, and Fu Chu in the audience also frowned.

Fu Chu frowned because of Ying and Paimon's reactions. It was obvious that Linni did not tell them that they were Fatui.

Fu Chu thought that Lin Ni had also confessed his identity to Ying and Paimon, so he did not mention this matter to them.

The moment the identities of the Linni siblings were exposed, the audience below the stage immediately started arguing, public opinion suddenly shifted to one side, and even the cardinal who made the decree leaned towards Funina.

Seeing the noise in the courtroom, Villette shouted for silence several times.

Facing the audience's doubts, Lini shouted loudly: "Even if my brother and I are indeed members of the Hearth House, so what, Funina, do you have substantial evidence to prove that I was not in the tunnel or the box at that time?!"

"Oh my, you really can't cry until you see the coffin. Then let me ask you, Linny, did you hear anything when you were in the box?"

"Of course it's the deafening countdown. I rely on it to master the time and create surprises."

"Nothing else? No sound that left a deep impression on you?"

Furninna's two consecutive questions made Linni realize that something was wrong. He subconsciously looked at Linnett beside him, but saw that his sister turned her face away.

"No...no." Linnie gritted his teeth and finally answered.

[I won the bet.] Fu Nina cheered in her heart and continued, "When the countdown reached more than thirty seconds, a muffled sound was heard in the venue. I believe everyone heard it."

This crucial evidence directly undermined Linny's alibi and caused the oracle to lean towards Funina again.

After reconfirmation by Navillatte, Linney admitted that he had indeed gone somewhere else in the middle of the performance.

Ying frowned. Linni had hidden too much information from her and Paimon.

Putting aside Linny's identity as a member of the Hearth House, Ying and Paimon had believed from the very beginning that Linny was not the murderer, and this overturned all their previous speculations.

Now Linnie has to choose between murder and espionage.

Ying glanced at the silent brother and sister, thought for a moment, and then asked Villette for a temporary adjournment.

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