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As far as she was concerned, she's always lived life the exact same way. But, to other people—

She was just like a Siracusan.

Was she just like a Siracusan?

She didn't know.

All she remembers is what she once said to her grandfather:

'People who keep going on and on about how life in Siracusa is nobler, or about life in Columbia is nobler, are all full of it.'

To which he laughed heartily.

The high-profile case of Ministro Carracci's assassination is about to be heard in court.

But it seems that only a small number of invitees are being allowed inside the courtroom, for security reasons.

Everyone else is waiting around the rione della giustizia for the outcome of the trial.

The courthouse is encircled by guards, but nevertheless, a large crowd has formed.

It appears the death of Ministro Carracci has touched the hearts of the citizenry.

We will continue to report on this situation as it develops, so stay tuned.

Sora, are you ready?

Mhm.

You two can go, if you want, while I'm performing.

That's alright. Even if we showed up, it's not like we'd be able to get in.

Yeah, all we can do is sit tight and wait for the verdict.

And you break a leg out there.

Don't worry about me. I'm already in the right headspace.

Sora, are you ready? Almost time for curtain.

Be right there!

Volsinii Courthouse

Quiet, please. Court is now in session.

The outcome of today's trial will be made public to all citizens of Volsinii.

The case being heard today is the assassination of Ministro dei Lavori Pubblici, Carracci.

Bring the defendant to the stand.

So... that's Texas?

Look at the color of her eyes and hair. There's no mistaking it! She's a Texas!

Zzz......

How is she still alive?

She murdered Carracci?

Silence!

Cellinia Texas, you were present at the murder of Ministro Carracci.

I was.

I planted the bomb and detonated it as il Ministro dei Lavori Pubblici was walking by.

She straight up admitted it?!

This is the last Texas...? How the mighty have fallen!

What was your motive?

I had none.

Who gave you the order?

No one.

In other words, you acted alone?

Yes.

Impossible! How'd you get your hands on a bomb, and when did you have the opportunity to plant it?

Does that matter?

Did you come to take revenge for Famiglia Texas?

No.

But...

Your Honor, I've confessed to everything.

I believe there's no need for these two mafiosi in the juror's box to be so rowdy.

How dare you!

Can we just skip all the boring procedures?

Huh?

Leon, what are you still doing here?

I thought you'd be at the courthouse.

Is it really so surprising, Demetri?

Would you like a drink?

Let's skip the morning booze. I'll prepare some refreshing fruit juice for you.

Get me a whiskey, the strongest we have.

And then, answer my question.

How'd you guess?

Simple.

The attack on me and the assassination of Carracci both prove that someone wants the Dodici Famiglie at each other's throats.

And as Lavinia is a Bellone spokeswoman on the topic, she can't be allowed to find the murderer, or she would be able to bring the situation under control.

Therefore, now that Lavinia has arrested Cellinia, the other side can't let the trial proceed.

So, what has to happen to Lavinia?

Fortunately, things didn't work out for you.

You might not have realized it yet, but she's already influenced you a great deal.

It's making you question your decisions more and more.

And through her influence on you, she might come to believe that she's capable of something.

I have to nip that flight of fancy in the bud.

Funny how you talk all confident-like.

Actually, Leon.

Doing this brings me no joy, or peace of mind.

I didn't want to wait to the very end to tell you the outcome and force you to accept it.

So, it's just like you said. Fortunately, things didn't work out for me.

But that didn't stop you.

We can take all the time in the world settling this score.

Speaking of which, the safest option was to have Cellinia die mysteriously on the eve of the trial, but that didn't happen.

Proving... that the other side is afraid of her.

After all, even if we set aside her being the last Texas, she's still a guest of the Don.

In other words, the only ones willing to let this opportunity slip by... are from this famiglia.

Lo and behold, nobody made any attempts on Cellinia's life yesterday.

What if the other side anticipated your trap and purposefully held off?

If they're set on challenging Signora Sicilia's authority, you'd expect there to be a lot of commotion. So I did a bit of research into which famiglie have been the most active over the last couple days.

And it turns out... You, Demetri, are behind all of this.

I must admit, I did not expect Signorina Cellinia to stand trial for someone else's crime.

I figured it wouldn't make a difference whether or not she was involved in our plan, but by the looks of things, I really should have thought that part through.

Don't be too hard on yourself. If she didn't come out and say she was fine bearing the stain of this crime, I wouldn't have thought of it either.

So in that case, you should show her your gratitude.

Of course I will. But before that, I have to ask: why, Demetri?

Isn't it obvious? I'm the traitor in the famiglia.

I'd be more willing to believe that everyone else is a traitor before you.

If I can't trust you, then who?

Leon, what do you think about this new nomadic city?

Obviously, it's a new way of dividing up the spoils.

Whoever has the last laugh will be the big winner.

Sure, but I see it more as a testing ground for Signora Sicilia.

Let the Dodici Famiglie fight amongst each other here in the name of building a new city.