Gradually, the crowd around him vanished.
Even the girl with long golden hair disappeared.
The street fell silent again.
Perched atop the tower, Black Jeanne looked down at Yan Huan with disdain.
"You really do love sticking your nose into other people's business."
"A fool like her deserves whatever happens to her..."
Elsewhere.
Besides Yan Huan, one other person had not fallen into the illusion.
Facing Robin, Miss Melody said firmly:
"Audie is a parasite feeding on Penacony. Of course he can't be trusted."
"But Master, he's a parasite who only wants the Holy Grail... while the Holy Grail can't buy your loyalty."
"If you want me to release my Noble Phantasm, then order me with a Command Spell..."
"Come on, Master. Do it the way those people used contracts and laws to take away my name and my career!"
Robin drew a deep breath and slowly shook her head.
"You know I won't do that, Miss Melody!"
"...Let's make a bet, though I've never bet on anything in my life."
"I bet those Masters and Servants won't be trapped by your Noble Phantasm. I have faith in them."
"..."
"I'll wait and see."
Miss Melody's face betrayed nothing as she looked at her kindhearted, innocent Master.
All she needed to do was buy Audie time.
About half an hour passed.
One by one, the Masters and Servants other than Yan Huan and Robin emerged from the illusion.
On the path leading to the theater's final stage, Miss Melody staggered backward, her strength so depleted she could barely stand.
"Ah. Just like when I was alive, I failed in the end."
Miss Melody looked helplessly at Robin, who stood at the front of the group.
"A fitting end for a traitor."
"Miss Robin, kill me..."
Robin could hardly bear