Chapter 247: Who killed Robin? Sunday is in a panic!
The situation at the scene was descending into chaos.
"Bizarre" was the only word for it.
It was one thing for the IPC envoy, Aventurine, to be a suspect. After all, their goal was to annex Penacony…
But now?
Even the head of the Oak Family, Mr. Sunday, was suspected of being the mastermind behind Penacony!
That was quite the curveball.
Noticing the suspicious gazes cast from all around, Sunday turned to the Masked Fool, Sparkle, standing before him.
"Miss Sparkle," he asked calmly, "have you brought anything else to light?"
Sparkle, wearing an expression that screamed she lived for the drama, replied, "That's all the content I've exposed, so far. What's the matter? Brother Sunday? Not satisfied with your own role?"
"That is not it. It is merely that the content Miss Sparkle exposed is, after all, a plot teaser. I worry that if more were to appear, it might lead to unnecessary misunderstandings."
"Oh, so you're saying you don't trust the trailers anymore, only the main storyline, is that it?"
"The situation in Penacony is complex and convoluted. If one only looks at things outside the main plot, it is easy to form misconceptions," Sunday replied, neither humble nor pushy.
"Alright then. Since so many people are here, let's watch the rest of the main story for this version."
As soon as Sparkle's voice faded, a chorus of agreement erupted from the crowd!
"I agree with Miss Sparkle!"
"Yes, yes! Great suggestion!"
"Since it's Director Sparkle's proposal, I'm in!"
"I really can't tell who the enemy is anymore…"
"We desperately need hints from the game's plot!"
"Since so many of us are here, we should be able to explain any details or metaphors that appear in the plot!"
Faced with such overwhelming consensus, even those who wished to object found it futile.
Aventurine, for one.
He knew.
He was likely about to do something outrageous within the plot.
And once these actions were exposed as part of the game's narrative…
The Family would undoubtedly use it as grounds to permanently strip him of his credit standing in Penacony!
In that case, his mission would be a total failure.
Although Aventurine desperately wanted to object, in the current situation, raising his voice would only magnify the suspicion against him tenfold!
Sigh…
"No choice. I have to gamble on the 'feather's' plot."
"I hope my luck holds up in the game's story, too."
Aside from Aventurine, Acheron and Firefly—both directly involved in the plot—silently supported the decision.
Because, for them, they had nothing to hide!
They had come to Penacony with no conspiracy, nor any desire to slaughter…
One was fulfilling a promise to a Galaxy Ranger; the other was following Elio's script.
The reason they had been pushed to the forefront was entirely due to the early plot stirring the pot!
Sunday remained remarkably calm, entirely unconcerned about the impending plot.
Although he had initiated the Choir in the teaser, and, presumably, had utilized the power of Order to make the Choir appear unlike anything seen before, Sunday was not the least bit flustered!
He believed his path was righteous.
Even if it were exposed in the plot, he trusted that Feathered Spirit would fully articulate his philosophy!
He believed that most people present would be able to understand!
Perhaps they would even join him of their own volition.
Sunday even found himself looking forward to his own plot segment arriving sooner.
Seeing everyone so calm, even Sunday before him so steady and confident… it made Aventurine doubt himself.
"Is there really not a single person who wants to refuse?"
"Are you all truly won't disagree?"
"Am I really the final boss?"
Amidst these thoughts, the plot on the big screen had already begun.
The arrow had left the bow; there was no turning back.
Aventurine's gaze darkened.
Regardless.
Watch it first!
Then adapt as the situation demands!
[ Mission Name: Who Killed… ]
[ The Memokeeper expresses distrust in Aventurine, but convinces you to prioritize the big picture. You decide to go and see what this truth, enough to overturn Penacony, really is. ]
The plot begins.
In the corridor of the Reverie Hotel, Aventurine is waiting.
As the Trailblazer approaches, Aventurine speaks: "Good, I knew you would come. By the way, that Memokeeper… never mind, I won't ask."
"After all, I said you could consult with your companions, or turn around and use me—I welcome it! Because that, too, is showing me your value."
"I never make a losing deal. I hope you friends… won't let me down."
"Come—this way, please!"
Following Aventurine, they head toward the room emitting a red glow.
At this moment, everyone is watching this segment of the plot.
Aventurine himself, the person directly involved in this plot, feels as though he has been forcibly dragged onto a stage to perform.
"Damn it, of all times."
Aventurine knew clearly.
If he did anything slightly out of the ordinary in the plot right now, it would likely be magnified tenfold here.
It was practically a public execution!
Furthermore, the Family had consciously blocked his retreat behind him.
It seemed they were worried he might run away.
The situation was dire…
Compared to the current Aventurine, the one in the game appeared relaxed and confident.
"Oh, right, I seem to have said something after that… what was it?"
"Ah… a familiar corridor, a familiar room. Remember? We last met in this very place."
"We've arrived, just behind this door. Hold your breath, and wait and see—"
As the Trailblazer triggers the [ Enter Room ] option, the scene falls completely silent.
Everyone knows.
Next,
There will certainly be a bombshell scene!
And the screen,
Goes completely black at this moment!
Only Aventurine's narration and subtitles appear below.
"Oh, I finally remembered… friend! After that, we played a pleasant game."
"Look, this moment, just like that moment… isn't it?"
"I remember it all now, back then, this is what I said to you—"
The screen lights up.
Aventurine and the Trailblazer appear in the room.
The two approach the Dreampool step by step.
"Look, friend."
"The game has already begun."
There are many blue dream bubbles of various sizes in this room, obstructing the view; one must get close to see the scene inside the Dreampool clearly.
Aventurine pushes aside the dream bubbles in front of him.
"Make a deal with me, one you cannot refuse."
"There is no reason…"
"—And no room for maneuvering."
Reaching the Dreampool,
The Trailblazer's pupils suddenly contract violently!
Lying in the pool,
IS ACTUALLY… ROBIN!!!
There is a purple piercing wound on her chest.
Clearly,
This body has already lost its life.
Everyone present,
More than half of them are instantly stunned!
And the Robin in the pool dissolves into dream bubbles and dissipates completely…
[ To be continued… ]
Seeing the words appear on the screen,
Only then does the crowd react.
"My god! What is going on?"
"Wasn't Firefly taken away by [ Death ] before! How did Robin also die in the Dreampool?"
"And the method of death is the same, both are piercing wounds to the chest!"
"NO—! THIS ISN'T REAL—!!!"
"Now I know why the name of this mission is [ Who Killed… ], so there's more than one victim!"
"Who is the mastermind! I want to stab him first!"
Many people appeared very agitated.
One could say they were filled with righteous indignation!
However,
The person truly frightened by this scene was far less agitated than these people.
Sunday wore a grave expression.
Compared to the others,
He merely breathed faster, his pupils contracting.
But in fact,
This was the true reaction of someone genuinely terrified!
He would not be the first to scream and shout.
Sunday's rationality and upbringing did not support him doing so.
Gently stroking his forehead,
Sunday tried to rid himself of that sense of unease.
Rationality!
This damned rationality!
He had to think as calmly as he always did!
After taking a deep breath,
Sunday immediately said to his subordinate beside him: "Contact Robin immediately. I must confirm my sister's safety at this very moment!"