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Even Carles Casapa, who made significant contributions to Fontaine, was unjustly killed because of him.
"Given the heinous nature of the crimes committed by the prisoner Vasher, I, as the Supreme Judge representing Fontaine, now announce the sentence for the criminal Vasher—death."
Before the spring, Navigette, with a serious expression, leaned on her cane and faced the throng of people from Fontainebleau.
Unlike in the past, when Lu Jingquan was filled with newlyweds seeking blessings, the people there had come to hear that Vashe, the real culprit in the serial disappearances of teenage girls, had been caught and executed.
To be honest, it might also be out of curiosity about the death penalty.
After all, many people have died in Fontainebleau over the years, but this is the first person to be actually executed.
However, more likely than curiosity, it was indignation.
After all, at 'Jiang Ningna's' behest, Navelette once again declared all of Vacher's crimes—unlike in the opera house, this time, even without tickets, the people of Fontainebleau could still witness the trial of Vacher.
Undoubtedly, there are many family members and friends of the girls who have been harmed by Vasher over the past two decades among the public, and they wept bitterly because of Vasher's capture.
Even those who were initially unaware and just joining in the fun, after learning about Vasher's inhumane crimes, were transformed into the most sincere anger.
"Death penalty! Death penalty!"
Inside the opera house, people were full of arguments, which they regarded as a form of amusement.
Outside this opera house, 'drama' no longer dictates people's will; what remains is only the most just law.
"So, what method are you planning to use?"
Fu Ningna, standing to the side, asked Jiang Qiao, somewhat puzzled.
The security detail suggested execution by firing squad—well, even if the caliber was slightly larger, it wouldn't matter.
Navelette's opinion was that he could be 'drowned,' since Vasher's crime was to dissolve innocent girls into water. Therefore, using water to atone for Vasher's sins was clearly a suitable way.
However, Jiang Ningna strongly opposed this, and her reasons were very compelling:
"How can we allow such scum to pollute the waters?"
"Besides, all this guy wants is to dissolve in water. If we really drown him, wouldn't that be doing him a favor?"
"The water in Fontaine is plentiful, but not a single drop can accommodate a sinner as deeply wicked as Václav."
This reason left Navelette speechless.
He even thought it made perfect sense.
After all, Navelette's true identity was the Water Dragon King, and he was always very obsessed with the purity of water.
Although hundreds, if not thousands, of bad people have drowned, Villette would certainly not be willing to let the lives of people like Vasher pollute the waters of Fontainebleau.
Not to mention--
"I remember you really enjoyed tasting water. If he drowned, wouldn't that, in a way, add a unique flavor to the water?"
The blue-and-white-haired girl was joking with Violet like that.
This may sound like a joke, but it's true in a way.
Because all the waters of Fontainebleau eventually flow into the Dew Spring, anyone who drowns, no matter where the water in Fontainebleau comes from, will ultimately end up in Vilette's stomach.
Navelette remained expressionless in response.
He had to admit that he was indeed disgusted.
So Vilette didn't really want to worry about finding a proper way to get rid of Vashes—the task ultimately fell to 'Furina', who volunteered for the job.
Bound, Vashe knelt before Lu Jingquan, but strangely, no suitable instruments of torture were in sight, nor were any members of the guards acting as executioners.
This has sparked much discussion among those who are calling for the death penalty.
Until the appearance of the blue-and-white-haired girl wearing a top hat.
"No way, does that mean Lady Funina wants to get close to that criminal who was executed?"
Upon seeing 'Jiang Ningna', people made this guess.
The reporters at Steambird were incredibly excited—it was big news, really big news!
Lady Funina, who has hardly ever taken action in the last five hundred years, is actually going to execute someone? This is completely different from her usual behavior, and Charlotte is certain that this will definitely make the headlines of the Steambird Gazette.
Especially—we might get to see Lady Funinna take action.
Although Lady Fryna's performance is already quite impressive, if she were to act as the water god Fukaros, it would ultimately seem a bit... weak. At least the people of Fontaine have never seen their god display such divine power.
"Heh, are you going to execute me personally, Lord Water God?"
Washe, kneeling on the ground, was quite disdainful of this, and the respectful address revealed a hint of sarcasm.
Even now, he still doesn't think he did anything wrong.
Or rather, if there is any fault, it is this Fontaine Palace and the people present who forced it!
As for the high and mighty water god, there's no need to say more.
Vasher's contempt for Funina was even greater than his contempt for Fontaine.
After all, he had been making a name for himself in the underground world of Fontainebleau by raising funds to sell Les. How much worse were the sufferings and ugliness of the Dark River and even those greedy officials in Fontainebleau than his own?
Having witnessed so much darkness, they felt no awe for Funina, Fontaine's outwardly glamorous leader; only scorn.
"To be executed by a god, I am truly honored, haha."
"Don't get me wrong, I'm not the one who's going to be your executioner."
"You are not qualified."
Her calm smile held no trace of anger; 'Furina' was simply stating a fact.
"Someone else is going to do this."
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To Vasher's bewilderment, the blue-and-white-haired girl walked to the Lujing Spring, gracefully removed her top hat, and then poured it into the spring.
Rainbow-colored water flows into it, creating ripples.
"The water of the Primordial Sea of Conception? What are you going to do with it?" Navelette, who was standing to the side, recognized the true nature of the rainbow water at a glance and was somewhat puzzled.
Injecting fetal seawater into ordinary water can easily cause water problems—Les is diluted fetal seawater. Lu Jingquan, as the endpoint of all water, is capable of metabolizing these, but he doesn't quite understand the significance of doing so.
Before an answer could be given, the next moment—
The calm water surface gradually began to ripple, and then a whirlpool formed.
A huge column of water rose up.
A figure emerged from within the water curtain.
It was a strange girl.
"who is this?"
"I don't know, but she looks quite pretty."
"So-so—not as good as Lady Funina's!"
"Is the person the key? The key is that water jet! Lady Funina has finally shown her divine power!"
"Indeed, it's really not easy to see Lady Funina take action. I've heard that there isn't a single person alive who has witnessed Lady Funina's actions."
"Huh? There's such a saying? Is it really that scary?"
"Don't listen to him. Lady Funina hasn't made a move in the past five hundred years. At least no one has ever seen her make a move. Those from five hundred years ago, aren't they all dead by now?"
"Hilarious! This is witnessing history."
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and 'Fuch'—Funina, who was mingling in the crowd, had a rather subtle expression on her face.
Although the public had been talking about her for quite some time, and she even enjoyed the jokes, Ms. Funina still couldn't help but feel a little emotional when she heard the comments firsthand.
Was it because I didn't want to help? It's because that guy Fukaros didn't even give me a scratch, just left me with an immortal curse! It's really difficult, you know!
Although she desperately wanted to complain, the person she could confide in was still standing next to Lu Jingquan, so Funina could only swallow her bitterness and sulk.
However, compared to the public and Funina, the one whose emotions were most turbulent at this moment was Vashe, who was kneeling on the ground.
He stared blankly at the woman emerging from the water column, his turbid pupils wide as if an earthquake had struck.
“Vin...ne...Vinelle!”
"You are...my Verner!"
With a trembling voice and trembling hands, Vasher was incredibly excited.
Twenty years have passed, and he has become an old man, while Vinier remains as youthful and vibrant as a young girl.
"I really saw you... I really saw you!"
He was overjoyed.
For countless days and nights, he dreamed of seeing her again, and for this he committed a series of heinous disappearances of young girls.
Vasher thought he would never see the other person again in this life, and fell into despair after hearing the death sentence.
Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better. The experiment was unsuccessful, but he still managed to see the lover he had been longing for day and night.
This even gave him the motivation to get back on his feet.