There’s no way out. Neuvillette won’t even bat an eye at you as he sits in his high pedestal from above, watching the events unfold. Then, you call on the most jaw-clenching request.

“May I request to fight for my honor, your Honor?”

Why? Why are you fighting a battle you know you won’t win? But, as the impartial Chief Justice he is, he says, “…I will allow it.”

A loud crack of thunder can be heard outside as Clorinde is brought down onto the stage in the Court of Fontaine.