The Morning Cheer That Never Existed in History

Zhen Xin recognized the other person as well.

She was equally curious about this Master of Trickery had crossed the Spacetime Barrier to come to this world before she even knew the name [Origin].

She couldn't understand why Jie Shu Wise One like Jie Shu would choose Su Yida. This Master of Trickery, not to mention being better than her sister, was utterly unremarkable even among a group of con artists. He had no particular strengths whatsoever. The only thing that could possibly catch her attention was that he had infiltrated Cheng Shi's Memory and become involved with Cheng Shi...

There are too many swindlers who could be associated with Cheng Shi. Wouldn't it be better to choose any of them as an accomplice than to select someone like Su Yida who has little ability?

Is it really because there's no one else to choose from?

While Zhen Xin was Zhen Xin, Su Yida, who was in the memory field, had already entered the tent. He was not interested in anything inside the tent. As soon as he entered, he hid behind the door, holding his breath as if waiting for prey.

Clearly, he understood the God of Merriment's Trials hints and thought he had found a way to pass the Trials.

Neither Circus should have an ending; as long as the key figure in the circus performance is killed, winning this game will be a piece of cake.

Soon, there was movement outside the door, but Su Yida did not expect that what he was waiting for was not Lake returning home, but Ringmaster Fait who came looking for someone!

By this time, Ringmaster Fait had already discovered Lake's disappearance and contacted Blackers in the Golden House. However, he still held onto the hope that "Lake might have already returned," so he would come over every now and then to confirm whether Lake had really come back.

The barely concealed anxiety on his face made Su Yida realize that things were not as simple as he had imagined. Lake was very likely missing, which meant that his plan needed to be adjusted immediately. For Dusk Play, the "reversed ending" should be to complete the performance normally!

Therefore, Su Yida, whose assassination attempt failed, decisively changed his strategy and reappeared before Ringmaster Fait disguised as the missing Lake.

To prepare for the role, he conducted extensive research within the Circus, gathering all the information he needed about Lake.

Coincidentally, just as he confidently went to meet Ringmaster Fait... Cheng Shi and Zhen Xin had already returned from their Giggle and Mock and brought Blackers to visit the Dusk Drama Circus.

All the strange things happening today make sense.

Blackers wasn't lying, and Lake had indeed disappeared. However, Cheng Shi, who "witnessed" Cheng Shi, discovered that Lake's disappearance wasn't as simple as they had imagined.

After Ringmaster Fait left Su Yida specifically searched Lake's tent. Everything in the room was intact, not like there had been a fight or argument. No money was missing, and it was not a robbery or kidnapping.

The props for the performance were all there in the Prop Box, but a few clothes were missing from the wardrobe, making it seem as if they had left on their own.

Cheng Shi on what Dusk Play saw and heard at the Circus today, Lake was clearly a Clown in the eyes of the circus performers who had a deep affection for the Dusk Play and was extremely dedicated. In fact, his contributions to the Dusk Play were no less than those of Ringmaster Fait. So why would such an actor, even if he wanted to go out and relax, choose to leave without saying a word at this time?

Doesn't he know that his presence is Dusk Play's reassurance?

Aren't you afraid of causing panic among the Circus?

Cheng Shi was puzzled. Just before the memory field disappeared, he frowned and asked:

"Is it possible to trace back to Lake's Memory?"

Zhen Xin glanced at him and said helplessly:

"Don't treat me like the Dragon King. I may have lots of props, but I'm not a wish-granting machine."

That's all the clues we have. Judging from what we see now, Su Yida's choice is at least correct.

Our arrival disrupted his plans.

But I don't think the Demon Realm Big Sauce will give up easily. Since he wants to break away from his teammates and seek victory on his own, he might find an opportunity to reappear as Lake.

Perhaps... we should stop here and let him continue his act?

When the Trials is over and the results are tallied, we'll settle accounts later and bring him in to ask Jie Shu what they were really thinking.

How?"

Not good.

Cheng Shi wasn't necessarily after Su Yida; he was just worried that the matter of Lake's departure was still unresolved, and no one knew why he had disappeared. If Lake did return halfway and saw another version of himself in the Circus, what would he, as an "abandoned" Clown, think?

Will she confront Su Yida in public to reclaim her identity, or will she feel betrayed and leave heartbroken?

These two different development paths determine how the Trials's outcome will be "reversed," and this is precisely what makes the [Deception] Trials so tricky—everything is uncertain.

Cheng Shi shook his head, pondered for a moment, and then asked:

"As this was a golden age for Kanliwal, it would be quite a big deal in history for two top Circus to compete on the same day, wouldn't it?"

"The History School has no record of this?"

Zhen Xin shook her head with a strange expression:

There's something I haven't told you yet because I haven't seen it with my own eyes, so I can't be sure if it's true or not.

The historical records compiled by the school of thought on Kanliwal do document the rise and fall of the Dusk Drama Circus, but these fragments of history never mention a Circus called Morning Cheer.

"???"

Cheng Shi was stunned, his pupils dilated in shock:

"No Morning Cheer?"

How could that be? You mean the background of this Trials is fake?

Zhen Xin's expression turned serious, her tone enigmatic:

"Uncertain.

History is not necessarily entirely true.

The history we have seen is merely the story the gods want us to know. Every corner of the Isle of Hope is filled with their will, so we must see for ourselves to know what is true and what is false.

The reason I agreed to come to Dusk Play first was to see if everything here was as described in the school's records.

Now it seems that they are almost identical.

Next, we'll see if Morning Cheer, whom Historian haven't found in historical fragments, also looked like this.

If His intention is to correct this history, to make Dusk Play with an ending that already has one without an ending, and to let the Unrecorded in History Morning Cheer take his place...

Perhaps we should also study how to tell a colossal lie that can deceive both existing history and Historian eager to know it.

"..."

So realistic it's indistinguishable from the real thing!

Cheng Shi too familiar with this plot; that's how Ultraman got his identity.

What is God of Merriment up to now?

Does He want to rewrite history?

But what's the point of rewriting this history?

Last time, they created a [Chaos] Emissary manipulation, so this time... it can't be just Fool's Game, right?

Oh no, if that's really the case, then isn't His target Himself?

Seeing Cheng Shi's constantly Change expression, Zhen Xin raised an eyebrow and asked, "What brilliant insights do you have?"

There's nothing particularly insightful, but there is some prudence involved.

Cheng Shi's expression was solemn as he pondered earnestly:

"We can't let Su Yida unpunished. This has nothing to do with personal grudges. I just feel that every player who appears in His Trials has a complex identity."

This is definitely not a random gathering; everyone here probably has a purpose in being here.

The Master of Trickery is too unpredictable. Even if we don't consider him a person, to the NPCs, he is practically a 'god' whose tricks can never be exposed.

We need to take him down first, lest he give up and fail to pass the level, instead hindering us.

As for the other missing teammate...

"Once we've captured the Master of Trickery, we'll return to the Golden House to search for his whereabouts."

Zhen Xin had no objection to this. After the memory dissipated, she glanced casually in one direction and smiled:

"Since you've made up your mind, let's go. Don't keep the Master of Trickery waiting."

Cheng Shi also looked in that direction and nodded slightly.

Scammers know scammers best; in front of two "big" scammers, a "small" scammer has nowhere to hide.