Mock Trial
W-wait! Stop! I surrender! We lost! We lost!!
I'm sorry for mouthing off!
We were wrong... Please... stop... *Sniffle...*
Elisa! Q-quick, you should kneel too!
I-I'm sorry!
116th Saintess Muriel deeply regrets her actions as well! We beg for your forgiveness...!
Whose side are you on?!
It appears the outcome has been decided.
As the Monolith Order has formally surrendered...
The winner of this mock trial is the Voyager Savior Party!
Yes! Next stop, the restaurant!
Omega cheered super hard! Omega deserves a pat in the back!
Aww, our little champ! I'll give you a praise sticker!
Good work, everyone.
...Mm...
Asherah? Is something wrong?
It felt easier than the last time we fought them.
Mm? It wasn't exactly tiring...
Hmhmm. Maybe they were just weak to begin with?
No, you've just gotten ridiculously stronger!
Estimated average combat performance increased by approximately 23.17%.
Muriel. Elisa.
Thanks for helping us today.
What good is gratitude? At least let me hold that sword!
Mm... That's not happening.
Then what about your promise to help us find a sacred relic...?!
W-what... happens... to that?
Don't worry. We never intended to deceive you.
During the Journey, we're bound to hear information that may interest the Order.
Maybe...?
...No. Certainly!
If we learn anything, we'll inform you immediately.
R-really...? We did help you, so you won't forget... right?
Of course! And today, both saintesses assisted sincerely in the training.
I fully intend to report that to the Order.
R-really? You'll make it official?
That's wonderful, 116th Saintess Muriel! Once the report is submitted, we'll be reevaluated...
And safe from demotion for a while!
What are you talking about?! After all that effort, you think avoiding demotion is enough?!
We're going back and submitting our own report!
You're better at writing those, so... you handle it.
Yes, 116th Saintess Muriel!
And don't just write about yourself! Focus on the overwhelming display of my faith and strength!
Of course! I'll describe your glorious performance exactly as it was!
Ah. Should I also include the part where you insulted the high priest during the fight?
D-don't you dare put that in!
Wow... They recover surprisingly fast.
I'd call it... simple-minded resilience.
Rapid energy recovery is a significant survival advantage.
Mister... Omega's hungry...
Looks like we need some energy recovery too.
Perfect timing. It's about time for dinner.
Lisa, are we heading to the restaurant now?
Mm... Yes, of course!
It's reserved under Voyager Savior Party.
It's in central NOA, so you'll find it easily.
...Wait. What about you, Lisa?
Oh! I just need to gather a few documents first...!
Go ahead. I'll catch up shortly...!
Something feels off. Why would dinner require paperwork?
She's our liaison, so I guess there's something we don't know about.
Come on, let's go ahead without her!
Luna's excitement level approximately 4.78 times baseline.
Of course! Expensive food tastes best when it's free!
Omega will eat a lot! Maybe the plates too!
No. Plates are not food.
We arrived at the restaurant ahead of Lisa.
At the mention of the Voyager Savior Party, we were escorted to a round table covered in lavish dishes.
The bold spices and intense aromas were overwhelming in the best way.
Soon after, Lisa joined us, and we all enjoyed a lively meal together.
Ugh... I'm stuffed... I can't eat another bite...!
Omega's full... And sleepy... Good night...
The 7-hour 48-minute legend confirmed. Exceptional cuisine.
Haha. Did everyone enjoy the meal?
Then may I have your attention for a moment?
She stood there, smiling brightly, and in her hands...
Were several unfamiliar sheets of paper.
...What's that? Pens and forms?
Oh, it's nothing serious.
Just... a tiny bit of homework for me.
Voyager Savior Party Liaison Performance Evaluation...?
A periodic survey conducted by the Observation Council, Polaris.
Journey members evaluate the performance of their assigned liaison.
Now, everyone? You'll be marking every category as Excellent, won't you?
Surely you wouldn't leave a poor evaluation after such an expensive meal.
Right?
...A-ha. So that's what all that effort was for.
Captain! That hurts my feelings!
You're making me sound like I only worked hard for a good evaluation!
...That's not entirely wrong.
Y-yeah... True...
A short while later.
Lisa swiftly collected the forms from our hands...
Then she began inspecting them closely.
Oh my. Thank you. I barely did anything, yet you marked everything as Excellent!
Thanks to you all, this evaluation should go smoothly!
Omega is scared of Lisa now...
...Asherah. Maybe that's how you survive in this world.
Ahaha... Well, at least the meal was worth it.
Some time later.
We heard that the Outstanding Liaison commendation awarded by Polaris went to Lisa.
Through the mock trial, everyone had found a happy ending.
Either way... It might be impossible to deny that Lisa is truly capable.