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The "Exquisite Human Puppet" in front did not circle around in the dense forest, but instead moved straight forward at a high speed.

And with the occasional rustling noises, it was a clear display of exposing its tracks, as if in a hasty escape.

If he hadn't been familiar with the "Exquisite Human Puppet," Arthur would have sped up to catch up, only to step into the next trap the opponent had set—for the successful completion of the 'Grudge Rite', in addition to utilizing the riot in South Town and the upcoming landing of pirates in South Los to distract everyone's attention, another trap had been laid out targeting 'the ones who slipped through the net'.

Because, no matter how many preparations were made, there were bound to be omissions.

So, the opponent planned on 'entering the game with their body'.

The opponent planned to use 'themselves' to attract all the remaining people together.

Then?

Naturally, to use 'themselves' to completely cover up the noise of the 'Grudge Rite'.

Arthur didn't understand the 'Grudge Rite'.

But having experienced the ritual of 'Orange Cat', Arthur had a rough guess about the 'Grudge Rite'—time, place, and base materials were naturally necessary, and perhaps, the riot in South Town and the soon-to-arrive pirates in South Los were also a part of it.

Of course, the most important thing was...

Noise!

The opponent had taken such cautious measures, the 'Grudge Rite' probably would make a great noise when starting and upon completion.

Therefore—

'Overlap!

Have the "Exquisite Human Puppet" set up a fake ritual, making noise that sounds similar!

With the traits of the "Exquisite Human Puppet," it would surely be able to fake it convincingly.

And if it were up to me...

I would deliberately make the "Exquisite Human Puppet's" fake ritual fail, then control the "Exquisite Human Puppet" to act unwillingly, making a final crazy move that ends in mutual destruction.

It's best to bury explosives!

Next?

Naturally, to hide in the shadows and continue the setup, staging a 'return of the Evil Spirit' play.'

Arthur thought to himself, quickening his pace.

The opponent, exploiting the traits of the "Exquisite Human Puppet," would naturally maximize those traits.

Arthur could even imagine that, as he sped up now, the "Exquisite Human Puppet" in front would also accelerate.

A faint glow appeared all over the opponent, making him conspicuous while simultaneously moving forward as if gliding.

'Arthur Kredos!

You really did follow!'

Utilizing a prop on the "Exquisite Human Puppet," that member of the 'Death Poetry Society' caught sight of Arthur's figure.

Immediately, a thick hatred emerged on the face of this 'Death Poetry Society' member!

That hatred was almost tangible.

If hatred could kill, Arthur would have died countless times already.
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And such hatred was naturally not unreasonable.

It accumulated over and over again—

If it weren't for the 'Spirit Medium' in his sight, this 'Death Poetry Society' member wouldn't have needed to go to such great lengths, wasting a massive amount of the society's resources.

Even causing the Left Cantor and the Right Pastor to become dissatisfied with him.

And to start doubting his 'Child of Death' status.

Yes!

He was fake!

He was completely pretending based on that vague prophecy!

But indeed, he was the one with the 'Death Talent,' found by the Right Pastor through divination.

Since that was the case...

Why couldn't he become the 'Child of Death'?

Why couldn't he become the successor of the 'Death Poetry Society'?

If others could!

Of course, he could!

In fact, at the beginning, everything went extremely smoothly.

It took him a year to formally enter 6 White Bird Street, where he used his words to agitate the nerves of those attending the salon and auction.

He wielded their jealousy as his sword and their greed as his spear, pitting them against each other.

Ultimately—

The 'Axe Murderer' was born.

This was the first creation he had meticulously planned and produced.

According to his plan, the 'Axe Murderer' would remain active in South Los for at least a year before being completely eliminated.

For this, he even instigated the coach of the 'Joel Jock Swordsmanship Club.'

Dexi!

Knowing that Litter, the third place winner of the last 'Swordsmanship Competition,' had come about because of Dexi, whose jealousy was already palpable as if it were physical, he barely said two sentences before the other party took the bait easily.

The 'Axe Murderer' and Dexi would cooperate with each other, the latter helping to better conceal the former's identity.

But who would have known that it would all be ruined by that damned 'Spirit Medium'!

Then came the 'Baby Theft Case' and the 'Lady of the Long Night Salon Murder Case'!

He had originally planned to use the 'Baby Theft Case' and 'Graham the Toad' to divert everyone's attention so that Woolter could take over the Shire District Police Station smoothly.

But that failed too.

Even worse, that guy died inexplicably.

At that time, he suspected that the 'Spirit Medium' had discovered something, so he had to activate the backup plan at 'Oakwood Manor.'

That place was originally intended for himself.

But to test the 'Spirit Medium,' he had no choice but to do so.

But what was the result?

Nothing was gained.

The other party acted very normally, but it was precisely because of this normalcy that he became even more suspicious.

The series of events on 'Rat Street' further confirmed his suspicions.

The 'Spirit Medium' had an exceptional understanding of South Los.

He even suspected that there was some major force behind the other party.

Therefore, he once again deeply concealed himself.

He pushed out the retired financial advisor of the Grand Duke.

Using the police chief of the Dort District, James, as bait, he lured the 'Spirit Medium.'

As expected, his guess was not wrong.

The 'Spirit Medium' had significant influence in South Los; otherwise, how could the 'Blood Descendants' possibly cooperate with them, and so deeply at that?

He knew the descendant of the 'Blood Marquis' all too well.

Thus, he used the spy from the 'Death Poetry Society' and another 'Blood Descendant,' Bern, for several rounds of testing.

Everything proved that he was right.

Unfortunately, he discovered it too late, especially when the news that Arthur Kredos was the contemporary 'Black Cat' of the 'Cat Faction' and also an 'Entrant' spread, he knew he had to activate his backup plan.

Luckily, he was accustomed to having a backup plan!

Now—

Let's begin the second round!

Thinking this, the member of 'Death Poetry Society' controlling the [Exquisite Human Puppet] stopped and turned to wait quietly.

Just a few seconds later, Arthur truly appeared within sight.

"Welcome."

The 'Death Poetry Society' member made the [Exquisite Human Puppet] reveal a smile.

Then, he took off his helmet.

When Arthur saw the face beneath the helmet, his eyebrows raised—

"Is it you?!"