Inconsistent Testimonies, First Clues

Forget these players—even the companions beside them, shrouded in black mist, were utterly dumbfounded and all turned to look!

There was another expert?

Besides the one who kept sleeping, was there another idiot?

Who would have thought that such a tiny roundtable meeting could gather such top-tier crouching dragons and fledgling phoenixes?

No, wasn't that basically a direct giveaway!?

Only the Trickster's companion could move freely. Normal players could only order their companions to attack marked players.

This was the most basic rule, made crystal clear from the very beginning of the game!

Had he forgotten?

"Huh? Where's the Arbiter? Come out and explain!"

Sun still had not realized that anything was wrong. With his legs propped up on the table in front of him, he shouted loudly.

Since it was currently his turn to speak, no one else could respond. They could only watch him.

At last, the tall companion beside him could not hold back any longer and spoke up to explain.

"Is there something... you forgot?"

"Tu Shan hasn't been marked. I can't attack him."

"Only the Trickster's companion can move freely and kill people."

"You aren't the Trickster, so of course I can't act however I want."

As he explained, the companion's voice carried a hint of anger. He was deeply dissatisfied with having Sun as his companion.

"What the hell are you talking about!" Sun had no patience whatsoever and did not listen at all.

Just like some brainless boss throwing a tantrum.

"I told you to kill that Tu Shan guy. Why do you have so many excuses every damn day!?"

"You've come up with all these reasons again."

"And in the end, it just means you didn't do anything. What's the point of having you?"

Sun's companion:?

Everyone:?

No, was this guy picking