Eldritch Horror Theatre

If it had been noon the day before yesterday, Rebecca's answer likely would have been a curt "Yes."

In the eyes of most, this was indeed a sign of growing up.

Only parents would feel an inevitable sense of loss, especially when it had truly happened overnight.

Witnessing this exchange, Fu Qian sighed to himself.

The ensuing conversation was quite harmonious.

Rebecca acted as the tea server, displaying a level of focus that even Hayami Suzune felt she couldn't match.

Not only that, she even had the energy to join the conversation and gracefully manage the atmosphere.

However, when Mrs. Delin "unintentionally" brought up the topic of Universal Infamy again, Rebecca didn't offer any opinions, nor did she ask for Su Gao's thoughts.

Seeing no other option, the Delin family joined the discussion on the rogue demigod and the manslaughter incident involving a transcendent.

Lai Ge's tone was grave.

"Keeping her locked up indefinitely because of Takagi's death might be a bit excessive, but I honestly can't imagine what kind of chaos would unfold if we just let an existence like her roam the streets."

"Unless she can freely control her own abilities."

Delin commented expressionlessly.

"So you also think it wasn't her fault? But learning to freely control those abilities won't be easy."

Lai Ge frowned.

"It's not quite that extreme."

Hayami Suzune interjected.

"She had all of last night to calm down, and she was much better this morning. There is bound to be an adjustment period."

"What does 'much better' look like?"

Hearing this interesting detail, Fu Qian asked naturally.

"The Night Watchers who interacted with Kisaragi Kana today generally report that while she is still extraordinarily charming, she no longer gives off that madness-inducing feeling. Those at the Mid Tier and above are almost completely unaffected."

Although she disliked Fu Qian, they were in someone else's home, so Hayami Suzune answered anyway.

"I see."

The efficiency is even higher than expected!

Fu Qian turned to glance at Su Gao, perfectly meeting her gaze.

The timing was far too consistent with the Siren demigod's defection. Kisaragi Kana losing her influence over those at the Mid Tier and above was likely just because she was no longer Mid Tier herself.

At that moment, Emperor Yasui had probably already taken another step forward and, just as Nepheli had mentioned, restored the entertainment aspect of notoriety.

...

"Regardless, this is already the outcome with the most minimal losses."

The gathering had ended and the guests had dispersed. With only the two of them left in the living room, Su Gao finally let out a long sigh.

"Even if Headquarters had been alerted immediately and dispatched people over, they likely wouldn't have been any more efficient. It might have even triggered a violent reaction from Yasui Tokiyuki, making the outcome far worse."

"Were you asking those questions earlier because you want to take Rebecca to Night Watchers Headquarters?"

Fu Qian didn't comment on Su Gao's statement.

"I thought they might have a way..."

Su Gao's voice was slightly subdued, and she didn't look very confident.

"The original Rebecca wasn't exactly perfect, but at least she wasn't an... empty shell."

"But don't forget, the ones who actually influenced her perception were most likely her own parents."

Fu Qian nodded.

"Exactly. She merely grew up to fit her parents' expectations. You can't even say Yasui Tokiyuki actually hurt her."

"And in the foreseeable future, Yasui Tokiyuki will continue to be the King of Ye Island. He'll just face tighter surveillance, forming a new state of stability."

Thanks to her upbringing, Su Gao clearly harbored no such unrealistic expectations.

"But you still think he deserves to die."

"...So what? This world is always full of compromises. The Night Watchers have already done a good job."

"Yasui Tokiyuki perfectly mastered the timing, and he also had the Origin Council helping him."

And a certain Warehouse that prefers to remain anonymous.

Fu Qian shook his head inwardly and interrupted Su Gao.

"Don't overthink it. Do you think he deserves to die?"

...

Looking at Fu Qian in confusion, Su Gao finally nodded.

"He deserves to die."

"Good. Wait here for a while."

Fu Qian stood up and stretched.

Hmm?

Su Gao subconsciously followed Fu Qian's gaze. The next moment, she realized that despite it not even being evening yet, a moon had unexpectedly appeared in the sky, shrouded in a dense crimson glow.

In that instant, Su Gao finally seemed to understand why Fu Qian had specifically brought up her identity as a Night Watcher.

However, she didn't try to stop him, nor did she insist on following. Watching Fu Qian don his White Mask, Su Gao simply gave a silent nod.

...

Without another word, Fu Qian crossed the living room and pushed open the door.

Outside the door was no longer the exquisitely decorated courtyard, but a desolate wasteland covered in loose soil and crushed stone. High mounds and deep craters stretched out in continuous patches, eventually swallowed by the massive shadow of a distant mountain peak.

And even further away was the endless, dark abyss of space, punctuated by a pale blue planet.

Even from this vantage point, it remained towering and magnificent.

Without hesitation, Fu Qian stepped into this magnificence.

"In the legends of Ye Island, there is a moon you can reach in a single step just by opening a door."

"In that silent, desolate place, you can gaze down at the earth below in complete solitude, forever free from interruption."

Almost at the exact same time, a soft, elderly voice rang out.

The voice came from one of the high mounds. A gaunt figure stood atop it, his back turned this way as he gazed down at the blue planet.

His body felt remarkably light. With two drifting steps, Fu Qian likewise reached the top of the mound.

"Is that so? How come I've never heard of such a legend?"

Fu Qian questioned casually.

From this position, the blue planet almost gave off a crystal-clear feeling.

Other than that, not a single star could be seen—only a crimson moon, still hanging high in the darkness.

"Now there is."

The mysterious figure finally turned around, revealing a familiar face.

Yasui Tokiyuki. Sure enough, Emperor Yasui had come in person.

"Starting from midnight not long ago, the legend of this moon began appearing within the wills of the masses."

"Consensus also holds power."

Yasui Tokiyuki's tone was just as gentle as it had been on the broadcast, though the content was far more domineering.

"I get it. You created a seed, let it drift and grow among the many wills whose boundaries were no longer clear, and finally gathered that consensus to reverse-define this place?"

"Is this a requirement for your advancement ritual, or just driven by personal hobby?"

"Mister Dancy truly is extraordinary."

Yasui Tokiyuki didn't answer, nor did he skimp on his praise. A moment later, he pointed at the bizarre Red Moon.

"Is that connected to you? Is she how you realized I had arrived?"

"Yes, the relationship is very close. I've been waiting for her to appear."

Fu Qian nodded.

"Otherwise, relying on myself to find you would have been rather troublesome."

"You genuinely didn't run away on purpose? You were even waiting for me?"

The newly advanced Tier 1 Yasui Tokiyuki finally revealed a hint of surprise.

"So it was true when you said you were going to kill me?"

"Of course it was."

"Since that's the case, why not strike when I was in poor condition? That would have been far easier than now."

Yasui Tokiyuki pointed out the loophole in Fu Qian's words.

"That's simple."

Fu Qian sighed.

"Is it possible that I've already killed one in poor condition, but it had no effect?"

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