In the video, Melus firmly delivered his rebuttal.
"Is this your justice? It's utterly laughable. You're simply jealous that the young lady still has the chance to exist as a true individual. Don't forget—you yourselves once yearned so desperately to become independent, free individuals."
From the judge's seat, everyone pointed their fingers at Navia. "You dare defy our justice?"
Silver: "But your so-called justice is simply incorrect. It has no reason to exist at all."
Melus: "We have our own justice. Silver and I will protect the young lady."
"This is how we deliver our justice!"
[Arataki Itto: Well said! That's true justice!]
[Kuki Shinobu: Boss, you've ruined such a moving moment!]
[Arataki Itto: They're absolute heroes. I definitely have to visit Fontaine someday and meet them properly!]
[Ningguang: To protect the people of Poisson, they dissolved in the water. To protect their lady, they broke away from the collective consciousness. Though they possess no mighty divine power, they are true heroes.]
[The Knave: The video has played this far, and the Hydro Archon still has not appeared. I am quite curious—what exactly is the god who protects Fontaine doing?]
[Furina: I... I am surely attending to matters of utmost importance! Knave, do not casually question me!]
Navia clutched her head in pain. "Silver, it hurts... My mind is a mess... It's like there are stars flying in front of my eyes."
Navia remembered. She realized all those things that were so terribly wrong.
Corina, Desyree, Reyervan... and even Melus and Silver—they... they were all already dead!
Silver: "My lady, don't be afraid, and don't admit guilt. We'll protect you to the very end."
But the prosecutors below did not relent.
Desyree: "What a joke. What right do you have to spare her from judgment? In the Nation of Justice, the majority is absolute justice. We are the will of all!"
Jolienne: "Don't let them escape. Navia must be kept here today!"
Reyervan: "Melus, Silver, must you remain so obstinate? There are only two of you. How can you possibly stand against the collective? This is a trial. Navia belongs to us."
Under the water, Desyree, Reyervan, one after another, transformed into Oceanids, overlapping and layered, a truly terrifying sight.
They became the collective will, speaking in unison.
"To say that we are jealous... Navia is no independent individual."
"Who would be jealous of her? She should belong to us. Navia... young lady."
[Klee covered her eyes: "Such a scary atmosphere. Albedo big brother, hold me."]
[Albedo held Klee: Don't be scared, don't be scared. If any Oceanids come, we'll just throw bombs at them. Don't be scared.]
"Order!" Neuvillette appeared at the judge's seat, his staff crashing down heavily. A powerful Hydro energy washed over the entire courtroom.
"Monsieur Neuvillette!" Navia looked toward the judge's stand, deeply stirred.
Neuvillette: "The court forbids disorder. Everything you have just presented in this chamber is nothing but a farce and does not constitute a trial."
"Today's proceedings end here. No one shall raise any objections."
[Sigewinne: Monsieur Neuvillette is so cool! Overwhelming sense of security.]
[Ningguang: One appears here only after dissolving in the water. Has Neuvillette also dissolved?]
[Furina: Neuvillette's authority surpasses your imagination. How could anything possibly happen to him?]
[The Knave: Could it be that Neuvillette is the true Hydro Archon of Fontaine, and you, Furina, are merely an ordinary human?]
[Neuvillette: I apologize, Knave, but I am not the Hydro Archon of Fontaine. Furina is.]
[Arataki Itto: Fontaine's relationships really are a mess!]
In the video.
Neuvillette looked at Navia. "While there is still time, Lady Navia, please come with me."
Navia hesitated somewhat.
Melus: "Go on, my lady. This is your only chance to leave. Don't tell me you can't bear to part with us!"
"Knowing this is the last time, I couldn't resist cracking one last joke."
"Goodbye, young lady."
Silver: "Take care!"
[Ningguang: I don't know why, but my eyes are growing moist. It truly lives up to being a saddest famous scene.]
[Keqing: I... me too...]
[Paimon: I can't stop my tears!]
[Jean: Will they truly never have the chance to meet again?]
[Kaedehara Kazuha: I hope that in the future... there will be no more partings.]
In the footage, Navia suddenly jolted awake.
Neuvillette: "You're awake. You appear unharmed. That is good news."
Navia: "I feel as though I had a dream... In that dream, Melus and Silver were still alive. They protected me from that frantic trial."
Neuvillette: "Are you alright?"
Paimon also consoled her: "Were you so heartbroken that you had a nightmare? Ah, I really wish I could give you a hug..."
Neuvillette: "When I arrived, I happened to see Lady Navia falling toward the water. Under normal circumstances, even if only for an instant, you would have dissolved. However, I saw two Oceanids catch you and protect you. It was very brief—less than even a second—but it bought me the opportunity I needed."
"Without them, I would not have been able to save you before your consciousness faded."
Paimon: "Oceanids? The people who dissolved became Oceanids?"
Neuvillette: "Perhaps the ones who held you up were the very same people you saw in your dream."
Navia sobbed quietly: "I always said I didn't need their protection. I never imagined... even after death, they could still protect me..."
[Navia, sobbing: If the future cannot be changed, then... then...]
[Klee: The tears won't stop!]
[Keqing: They... they are true heroes. That was genuine love.]
[Charlotte: I don't know why, but it's started to rain in Fontaine.]
In the footage, Neuvillette pulled Lumine and Paimon aside. "Shall we chat about something at random?"
Paimon, puzzled: "Why has your expression suddenly gone stiff?"
"I get it. You're the type who feels awkward when you have to make small talk, aren't you?"
Neuvillette: "...I simply thought Lady Navia should be given some time alone."
Paimon: "Then just say so directly! Why bring up some random topic?"
[Sigewinne: Monsieur Neuvillette is so gentle.]
[Furina: I agree with that!]
Lumine recalled the commission from the Fortress of Meropide and, looking at Neuvillette, said: "Oh, right, Sigewinne sends her regards."
Neuvillette: "Sigewinne! I hope all has been well with her lately. Is the work at the Fortress of Meropide taxing?"
Paimon: "Sigewinne lives very happily at the Fortress of Meropide. She's an amazing head nurse!"
Neuvillette breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I've always worried that Sigewinne, like me, needs to spend a considerable amount of time learning to understand the world of humans."
[Charlotte: Wait a moment. I think I've stumbled upon major news? Neuvillette is not human?]
[The Knave: Neuvillette naturally cannot be human. Has he not served as Iudex for several hundred years?]