vigil

Then, obviously, I pick the first option.

Even if I were to die immediately after this trial, I would gladly choose this option.

You will not die. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain all this to Lavinia.

You need to give her a message from me—

In the future, if and when she travels to Volsinii, the Bellones will protect her, as always.

Now, go prepare to reopen the case.

You never told me about this. My teacher never told me about this.

Back then, telling you would have only hurt you.

Judge Russo was planning to tell you, before his death.

But I told him I'd tell you when the time was right.

You picked a good time, indeed.

I know you were worried that when I woke up, I would be devastated by everything that happened during Carnevale.

But I sincerely mean it when I say—

I feel grateful, Lavinia.

You see, history repeats itself.

Back then, Volsinii was dangerous and chaotic.

Amid the fighting famiglie, no one cared about the lives of the ordinary people, and so Judge Russo became a blade of vengeance.

And now, although Nuova Volsinii has its flaws, the implementation of the 'New Urban Management Act' has been highly effective.

Admittedly, in areas we overlooked, Irene came close to making a foolish decision—

But that was merely a close call.

I'm relieved to hear you feel that way.

We all know that many things have changed.

All we need to do is try a little harder... that's all.