NCCnovel Chapter 708 Magic Becomes Interesting
Chapter 708 Magic Becomes Interesting
In Xu Ning's view, once the hidden techniques behind this water tank escape magic trick are known, no matter how well the performer can create an atmosphere or manipulate the audience's emotions, the whole process is extremely simple and boring.
But why did Linnie and Lynette choose such a bad way of presenting themselves?
Anyone with in-depth knowledge and speculation about the missing girl case would not feel pleasant seeing the scene in the water tank...
and many more!
Xu Ning straightened up and glanced at the audience.
Almost all the audience members were cheering and applauding, and no one seemed as unhappy as he was.
Xu Ning realized he had fallen into a misconception.
The people watching this magic show weren't as concerned about the serial disappearances of teenage girls as I was, let alone connecting the disappearances of teenage girls with the absurd idea that people can dissolve in water.
So who were Linnie and Lynette trying to see by creating this scene?
Or conversely, who would have a profound feeling about this scene?
It's people like myself... and also, the real culprit behind those disappearances!
Xu Ning lifted the gourd, took a large gulp, and smiled.
"Heh, this magic trick is suddenly getting interesting."
But how did these two little ones determine that the murderer must be in the opera house right now?
Or perhaps they already have a general idea of the killer and are waiting for him to slip up?
While Xu Ning was still speculating about where the murderer might be watching the performance, the grand finale, the "disappearing act," had already begun.
First, Linni used a number selector to choose a pretty girl from the audience.
Then she was made to stand in a large box in the middle of the audience, while Linnie herself crawled into an identical box on the stage.
The entire audience began counting down to sixty together.
When the count is finished, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Linnie in the box on stage should have switched places with the girl in the box in the audience.
But then, the unexpected happened.
While almost everyone was counting down, Linni still hadn't activated his supposedly magical "ability," and at the last moment, he even accidentally fell out of the box, causing laughter from the audience.
But in Xu Ning's eyes, the Lin Ni who fell out had clearly been switched.
When Xu Ning first met Linni, he noticed that both Linni and Linette possessed the Divine Eye.
Linni is fire, and Linette is wind.
Although both of them surrendered their God Eyes according to the opera house rules when performing here.
But how could the elemental force attached to the body disappear all at once after being immersed for so long?
Xu Ning was so sensitive to wind elemental power that he immediately recognized the tomboy wearing Linnie's clothes as being played by Linnie.
So what about the real Linni?
Xu Ning beckoned with his finger, and a gentle breeze silently passed through all the gaps in the opera house, clearly reflecting the situation underground into Xu Ning's view.
With a loud "bang," many people heard the sound, including Paimon, who had been restless and flying in front of the crowd, but no one knew where the sound came from.
Xu Ning knew, "Linnie, Linnie, you mustn't tell me that these things were also part of your plan, otherwise I'll really have to look at your magic trick in a new light. And that Supreme Judge, how much did you figure out?"
The countdown is over.
When Linnie jumped out of the box in the audience, fireworks went off on stage, pushing the atmosphere to its peak in that instant. Many audience members even stood up and applauded excitedly.
But the box on the stage remained completely still.
Just when everyone thought the girl was a bit slow because she was shy, the water tank used for the escape magic trick on the stage suddenly fell and hit the magic box where the girl was.
Water droplets mixed with wood chips splashed everywhere.
The bewildered audience cheered even more, with some shouting, "Mr. Linni, you're going to restore the stage now, right?"
Upon hearing this in the VIP section, Xu Ning immediately covered his mouth, exclaiming, "What kind of hellish joke is this? I almost spat out my wine!"
Clarinde had already stood up and stood protectively in front of Furness. Hearing this, she couldn't help but turn around and glance at Xu Ning. "This isn't part of the performance, is it?"
Xu Ning smiled and said, "Yes, but it's nothing serious. The other performance has just begun."
Linni, standing there pale-faced in the audience, finally made everyone realize that a performance accident had really occurred.
The Supreme Judge, Navigette, immediately ordered the opera house to be sealed off, the scene secured, the performers restrained, and medical personnel summoned for rescue.
Soon, Judge Navelette stood on the stage and announced the results of the investigation.
The water tank fell because fireworks on the stage ignited the ropes.
There was a person inside the magic box who was already dead. The deceased was Cowell, one of the supporting performers in the Linney Magic Troupe.
The girl who should have appeared in the magic box vanished without a trace.
"...This situation is not simply a stage accident, after all, it has many characteristics that are unique to serial disappearances of young girls."
The audience erupted in uproar. Anyone who hadn't heard of this case was probably not from Fontainebleau, as it was a nightmare that had plagued Fontainebleau for over twenty years.
Has such a heinous crime occurred again? And in full view of everyone?
Furina, who had been deep in thought, suddenly pushed away Clarinde, who was standing in front of her, and burst into laughter.
Once everyone's attention was drawn to this spot, Funina pointed at Linni triumphantly and said, "Isn't the answer obvious? I know it all! This highly skilled and all-powerful Mr. Linni, you are the culprit behind the serial disappearances of girls, aren't you?"
Even Xu Ning hadn't anticipated Fu Ningna's move.
You just pondered for a long time with a serious expression, and you came to such an outrageous conclusion?
Water Goddess, your alias is "Silly Fufu," right? It must be "Silly Fufu," isn't it?
Seeing Xu Ning's incredulous expression, Clarinde pinched her temple, looking troubled.
"You don't need to be so surprised, this isn't the first time."
Frynn's remarks shocked everyone in the opera house, and Navigette, who was standing on the stage, also spoke up.
"Ms. Furnessa, may I interpret your statement just now as an accusation against Mr. Linnie and his companion?"
Funina seemed to have not expected that Villette would turn the tables on her here, and was momentarily speechless.
"Hey? I just think it's a bit premature for him to make accusations now..."
However, before Funina could even defend herself, the Fontaine audience, who loved to judge, had already begun to cheer.
"The Water God personally upheld justice and solved a long-standing kidnapping and murder case..."
Fu Ningna was clearly in a difficult position, so she could only force herself to speak, "Ahem, of course, everyone, the truth is obvious, but we can't afford to have a weak opponent."
Funina pointed to the empty space below, "With Linni's help, you once fought me to a draw. You'll help him this time too, won't you? And I will defeat both of you in this trial."