Chapter 208
The melodious sound of a piano began to rise from somewhere, like the opening ceremony of a stage. The screen slowly opened, and the actors who had been standing in the shadows finally made their appearance.
"The real show is just beginning!"
Vill-V's figure slowly emerged from behind the curtain, and the scene ended there.
Pardofelis: "Sister Vill-V, Sister Vill-V, it's you! It's fake, it can't be..."
How could that be? That Vill-V, she always sneaks into the Spiral Workshop, yet the other party has never caught her. In fact, the next day, Vill-V would even put a backup copy of the stolen potion on the table.
She could actually be the murderer or something.
Vill-V: "Oh dear, although I really enjoyed the surprise effect, it seems I can't shake off the suspicion now."
She herself was somewhat surprised, but upon closer reflection, it made some sense.
From the moment Raiden Mei found her until she placed the Consciousness Collector, every single one of Vill-V's actions was so normal, so perfectly in sync, as if everything had been pre-designed.
Theresa: "So that's how it is. You're the real culprit, Vill-V!"
Kiana: "Surrender and be executed, Vill-V!"
In an instant, the sentiment in the Chat Group shifted rapidly, with all eyes turning to the Spiral Workshop in the Previous Era Elysian Realm.
Vill-V: "At this point, perhaps I can offer an explanation?"
Theresa: "The evidence is irrefutable, what else is there to explain? In the Previous Era Elysian Realm, how would one be punished for murdering Flame-Chasers?"
Elysia: "Oh! Has it come to this again? My turn, my turn, I am the presiding judge."
Thump--
Elysia took out the hammer she had bought from Pardofelis earlier and smashed it down hard, the sound echoing in her mind and reverberating in the Chat Group.
The previously noisy atmosphere immediately quieted down.
Just as in a court hearing, the person about to be tried is a prisoner who is about to be taken to the execution ground.
Elysia: "Now, let's invite the defendant Vill-V, to speak."
Vill-V: "Since things have come to this, I have nothing to explain. But in the Previous Era Elysian Realm, how is the murder of Memory Body judged?"
This is a profound and complex issue. Even when the Previous Era Elysian Realm was built, no one expected this day to come, and no corresponding laws were in place.
Su: "According to the original design concept, if Memory Body kills Memory Body, the memory loss would not exceed five seconds, but the current situation is obviously different."
Theresa: "That's right, they all caused the Memory Body to be deleted, how can it be considered a minor injury? They killed the Memory Body, Kevin, Elysia, Chakravartin, and the worst part is that they didn't even spare Pardo."
Pardofelis: "Yes, more than enough!"
Kiana: "We recommend the death penalty immediately!"
What's the point of issuing a judgment? Where is a judgment even necessary?
You ruthless Vill-V, causing trouble in the Previous Era Elysian Realm is one thing, but you even went after Pardo!!!
Elysia: "Defendant Vill-V, do you have anything to explain?"
Vill-V: "Huh? This... if I report myself, can I get a reduced sentence?"
Theresa: "Your Honor, this man is lawless and has dared to provoke the court. I suggest we discontinue the trial."
Elysia: "That seems to make sense. They even killed the judge's Memory Body, so their crime is even more serious. Let's just say they'll be sentenced to death."
"That's a decisive yet cruel verdict." (Vill-V: "It really was a swift and cruel decision.")
You people probably learned your judgment process from that immortal from Mount Tai Xu. You're all making wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice. Even Elysia is messing around with you.
Apponia: "Your Honor, Vill-V is not the murderer."
Elysia: "Ahem, it seems there are still some doubts in the case. Apponia, do you have anything to say?"
Apponia: "Chakravartin has already proven with his life that the murderer is someone else. Your Honor, we should not arbitrarily accuse innocent people."
Elysia: "That seems true. Therefore, this court hereby declares Vill-V not guilty and acquitted."
Theresa: "..."
They were just about to be executed, and now they're being released without charge. This is how you caused this wrongful conviction!
Pardo just died tragically. If you keep doing this, Little Pardo will cry and die with her eyes open in disbelief!
[Q&A begins.]
[Which of the Vill-V collaborated with the murderer?]
[Quick Answer Question]
Bronya: "Which Vill-V... so there's only one accomplice, but isn't Vill-V's body shared?"
Vill-V: "This audience member, you guessed right, but what if they... no, what if [we] were all dead back then?"
Chapter 336 The Vill-V
A sudden chill ran down everyone's spines. This girl, Vill-V, actually said she was dead so calmly; it seemed she wasn't normal to begin with.
However, the most important thing now is the news that Vill-V had already died prematurely.
Raiden Mei: "No, if Vill-V's personality is already dead, then who gave me the Consciousness Collector?"
That's definitely the Magician's personality.
Moreover, that Vill-V was completely flawless; Raiden Mei followed her all the way but couldn't find a single clue.
Vill-V: "Heh, that's the killer's brilliance. Because if someone is a genius like [Vill-V], imitating other Vill-V wouldn't be difficult."
Kiana: "You mean, the murderer, like the one who imitated Chakravartin, imitated you after killing you? Or rather, possessed Vill-V's body?"
Durandal: "No, other things can make a writer, but differences in [talent] can never be compensated for by acting."
During her time with Raiden Mei, Vill-V had fully demonstrated her authenticity; otherwise, Mei wouldn't have felt comfortable using her Consciousness Collector.
Furthermore, the Q&A also revealed that she and the murderer were cooperating.
Vill-V: "You're right, I am unique, Vill-V is the most special. No matter who the murderer is or what abilities they possess, they cannot imitate me."
The creator of the Divine Key, a man who single-handedly oversaw most of the highly complex and challenging engineering feats of the Previous Era, was exceptionally confident in this regard.
However, the others were confused by her.
One minute they say that Vill-V has been killed, the next they say that no one can imitate her. The truth, which was about to surface, has become elusive again.
Kiana: "So, who exactly is Vill-V who cooperated with the murderer? An expert, Occultist, or you, the Great Magician?"
Vill-V: "Hahaha, lovely viewers, are you puzzled? Curious? Of course, the Magician of the Twilight Era will reveal the answer to you shortly."
Vill-V: "This is a taboo known only to me. Only by lifting the veil surrounding [Vill-V] can we see the fog beyond the fog. The [Extreme Evil] Vill-V, who has never appeared before!"
[Correct answer.]
Theresa: "The Vill-V?"
New terms are buzzing in everyone's heads: expert, Occultist, Great Magician, Chef... and even the id has been seen making a fool of Original.
They thought they had seen all of Vill-V.
Who is this newly emerged Extreme Evil?
Vill-V: "Of course, she is Vill-V's malice, she is Vill-V's rebellion against that ignorant era, a monster imprisoned in a cage!"
Kiana: "She doesn't sound like a good person. Why haven't we seen her before?"
Vill-V: "Didn't I just say? That's a monster imprisoned in a cage; she possesses talents far surpassing those of the other personalities."
"The Vill-V that he could perfectly imitate Magician, and that even a cute audience like Mei didn't notice, is a little unsettling to me."
After all, it was imitated by another version of herself, who even fooled Mei Pardofelis.
Even Magician experience a little bit of frustration.
Raiden Mei: "So, you're saying I was kept in the dark by the Vill-V all this time?"
Pardofelis: "So, from that time on, we've been walking right into the killer's gun?"
The two felt a chill run down their spines, and at the same time, they felt fear towards the so-called Vill-V. She had actually played along with them for so long without revealing a single flaw.
This kind of enemy, who enjoys scheming behind people's backs and whose talent far surpasses that of Vill-V, is too difficult to deal with.
[Congratulations to Magician Vill-V for winning the reward: Concept Card - Magician.]
[Description: Using the Concept Card will grant access to the Magic Circuits, which means you can become Magician with magical powers, but the specific type of Magician you become will be random.]
Vill-V: "Oh? This is great! It's practically made just for me."
Theresa: "Magic Circuits, Magician? And magic... This isn't just Magician, this is a sorcerer!"
Sure enough, there are always people who use magic as a pretext to swindle and deceive. Magic is just a side job; in reality, she's a magician!
Vill-V: "Don't worry about the details. Let me see what kind of talent the greatest genius of this century will possess!"
With a gentle pinch of her fingers, the magic on the surface of the Concept Card instantly transformed into light and dissipated, merging into Vill-V's body.
It felt as if a warm current was circulating through her body, extending along her meridians and becoming a part of her body. At this moment, Vill-V truly felt that she had learned [magic].
Elysia: "Vill-V, what kind of magic have you learned? Can you control the wind and rain, and teleport?"
Vill-V: "It seems to be... Jewel Magecraft?"
The remaining information on the Concept Card in her hand describes the magical abilities she has acquired.
[Description: Jewel Magecraft, a powerful magic that relies on gems to activate. Each use consumes the gem's energy. Luck won't save you from bad luck, and spending money won't change your fate. If you don't have a talent like the Golden Rule or immense wealth, please consider giving up and starting over.]
Vill-V: "I... you win."
With a thud, Vill-V threw the Concept Card in her hand on the ground and couldn't help but stomp on it twice.
She wanted to swear, but the vocabulary in her head and the composure of Magician prevented her from doing so.
Jewel Magecraft, as the name suggests, is extremely expensive; only those with deep pockets can afford it. Otherwise, every time they use magic, they'll have to worry about their next meal.
Elysia: "What's wrong, Vill-V? You don't look well?"
Vill-V: "It's nothing, just a minor problem."
Well, with the funds Eden gave her anyway, Vill-V figured she could still squeeze out a lot more, so supporting a Jewel Magecraft shouldn't be a problem.
Despite her obvious desire to become a puppet Magician, Vill-V suppressed her frustration and focused her gaze on the screen.
[In the scene, Raiden Mei is investigating the mirror in Vill-V's memory space, which contains Vill-V's past experiences. The mirror in front of Mei looks to be very old.]
As Mei touched the mirror, an image immediately flashed into her mind.
In the ingeniously designed space constructed of gears, Vill-V stood alone, as if talking to herself.
Do you know what you've done?
"Hahaha, hahaha, this is mockery, understand? We're all geniuses, we shouldn't need to explain why, right?"
[The space where only Vill-V exists does indeed contain another person.]
Chapter 337 The True Genius
Raiden Mei frowned, sensing something was amiss. She put aside her doubts and continued to observe this memory.
Do you think that separating me from your thoughts will solve everything?
The mysterious voice mocked.
"What do you take evil thoughts for? The parts of a pocket watch, something that can be counted one by one?"
"As long as we live, it can never be completely eradicated; even the slightest influence, like a breeze, can give rise to countless evil thoughts once again."
Even though Vill-V possesses unparalleled talent, she is still a human being, a human being with emotions.
Humans have thoughts, and with thoughts come evil intentions.
Even if she is divided, she will still be reborn; even if she is destroyed, she will still awaken again from the depths of the soul. Evil cannot disappear unless the individual disappears along with her.
This wasn't originally my decision.
Vill-V shook her head.
"You know, she only temporarily handed over the ability to segment her thoughts to me."
"So, by what right? Don't you... don't I... aren't we all Vill-V? Why should we let her manipulate us?"