Chapter 271

【"So of course it's 【four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, three legs in the evening】~"】

Where the Astral Express crew was located.

March 7th looked at Sparkle's answer with a stiff expression and said blankly: "This works too?!"

Dan Heng nodded slightly and said: "Masked Fool, as expected, hmm..."

Stelle's focus was different: "This rap, it's well said."

March 7th rolled her eyes at Stelle and said: "Is this the point?"

The livestream room.

"Hahahaha, this rap is so cute."

"Sure enough, Sparkle's answer can always exceed ordinary people's understanding."

"Hahahaha, I didn't like Sparkle's plot before, but this mission pulled up my favorability for Sparkle."

"Same here. So, when will Sparkle enter the pool? My 648 is already thirsty."

【Sampo listened to Sparkle's chatter and said speechlessly: "What kind of mess is this..."】

【Black Swan showed a kind smile and said gently and elegantly: "What a cute answer."】

【In the trash can, Sparkle's voice said: "Thank you for your compliment, my dear. But in view of your cheating behavior just now, this time it won't be so easy to fool! If you answer wrong... accept the punishment!"】

【As soon as the words fell, the trash can instantly turned into a Wubbaboon and entered the battle.】

【After a battle, Sampo made a fearful look and said: "Scared, scared me to death! What's wrong with this guy? Why did he suddenly do it!"】

【And at this time, the trash can that was knocked to the ground had no sound. Sampo looked at Black Swan and said: "Whoa, no sound? This guy is finally quiet. Sister, let's open the lid quickly and pull that girl out..."】

【Black Swan stopped Sampo: "—Wait, don't move yet."】

【"... Something is wrong." Black Swan looked at the trash can, and her expression changed slightly.】

【With the opening of the trash can, the scene in front of everyone was unbelievable.】

【Under the support of the unsettling BGM, Sparkle lay in front of them with blood at the corner of her mouth and scars all over her body, without a sound.】

【Sampo's voice instantly became terrified: "Ah... ahhhhh! Sister, you... you beat Sparkle to death!"】

【"This, this is impossible?! How can people die in Penacony's dream? Garden of Recollection... what did you do?!"】

When Sparkle's corpse appeared, many people were instantly stressed.

The Luo Fu Another Xianzhou.

In the teahouse where players gathered, they discussed one after another.

"Again, no way!"

"Good guy, one after another!"

"It shouldn't be Black Swan."

"It shouldn't be, but who is it?"

"It shouldn't be right, the time this dream bubble happened should not be now but in the past. Sparkle should be fine, otherwise who is the Sparkle who met Sunday before?"

"And in Sparkle's PV, it seems she has played this trick before."

"This speculation makes some sense."

【Looking at Sparkle's corpse, Black Swan was also somewhat shocked.】

【And Sampo continued to say angrily: "It was you, right? Killing people in a dream... only the power of 【memory】 can do this! You planned it from the beginning, just because she teased you and joked with you... you want to kill her to silence her!"】

【Sampo seemed to be acting, saying: "Oh... I understand, you insisted on not letting me go, just to drag me into the water! If I don't agree, the end... the end will be the same as her..."】

【Black Swan didn't care about Sampo's words, just said calmly: "There is no death in Penacony's sweet dream. This is the Family's promise, and also the protection of 【Harmony】. Even a Memokeeper cannot break this barrier."】

【"There is no need to go to such lengths. If you just want to confirm this... I have already told you the answer, Miss Sparkle."】

【Sampo looked confused and said: "Spar... Miss Sparkle? Who are you talking to?"】

【Black Swan looked at Sampo and said: "You."】

【"The 【other character Sparkle impersonated】... isn't it you? Mr. 【Sampo】?"】

【Sampo said in a panic: "This... you can't talk nonsense!"】

【"... If you want to point out that I am Sparkle, you have to provide corresponding evidence. Oh, evidence is probably a bit difficult, so... 【reasoning】 is also fine."】

Where the Astral Express crew was located.

March 7th was startled: "Is this Sampo really impersonated by Sparkle? Looking at the way he spoke and his habits before, I thought he was real?"

Dan Heng shook his head and said: "Don't jump to conclusions."

【Black Swan looked at Sampo and said: "The hint for the last question was a bit obvious."】

【Sampo realized: "Oh, is it the locked-room murder case? I thought you didn't intend to pay attention to it."】

【Black Swan smiled: "That is Miss Sparkle's hard work, how could I really bear to skip it?"】

【"The key to decryption lies in the two pieces of information provided by the detective: First, there is a lot of blood at the scene. Second, the victim has clearly been dead for a long time."】

【"With my shallow cognition, I can only draw two conclusions: First, the murderer seems to have no reason to create a 【locked-room murder】, because a locked room always needs a reason to exist..."】

【"But according to the detective's description, this locked room failed to delay the discovery of the corpse by the eyewitness, and the blood on the ground didn't look like it needed to be disguised as a suicide..."】

【"In this way, the murderer seems to have no reason to create a locked room. There is also reason to speculate that if the scene is really a locked room—the person who created the locked room may not be the murderer."】

【"As for the second conclusion, it is even more obvious. When everyone broke into the scene, why did the assistant rush up to stop the bleeding? How could such a professional not hesitate to destroy the scene to rescue someone who was clearly dead for a long time?"】

【Black Swan stared at Sampo and said calmly: "The answer is simple—because the 【Detective Assistant】 is the murderer."】

【"Although I was in a hurry and didn't finish listening to the whole riddle, I can make the following speculation: The murderer killed the victim the night before, but did not lock the bedroom door."】

【"Therefore, when he learned this information, he realized that it was the victim who was still breathing who created the locked room."】

【"For this reason, he must arrive at the scene as soon as possible to confirm whether the victim left any evidence unfavorable to himself. And judging from his behavior, it should be related to that canvas, perhaps the death message is on it."】

【"Of course, this is just a simple thinking game. It doesn't matter what the answer is, Miss Sparkle just wanted to hint at one thing—the murderer is the 【Detective Assistant】..."】

【"... That is you, Mr. 【Sampo】. Although I have been using this title—but it was first proposed by you."】

【Sampo smiled and said: "Has anyone ever said that compared to a Memokeeper, you are more like a detective."】

【Black Swan said calmly: "In my opinion, there is no essential difference between the two. Following the subtle ripples on the water surface, using some abilities and skills, constantly diving deep, touching the deepest secrets in people's hearts, salvaging them, and protecting them carefully..."】

【"The truth will not lie, and 【memory】 will not either."】

【Sampo said in an unusual calm tone: "Very wonderful reasoning, it is infinitely close to the truth... However, I have another answer here, would you like to hear it?"】

【Black Swan asked curiously: "Another answer?"】

【Sampo said: "The great artist Sparkle locked the bedroom door and created the illusion of 【blood everywhere】 with red paint. And that detective assistant who was the first to rush into the room and prove that she was dead..."】

【"... is not the murderer, but an 【accomplice】 who assisted her in faking her death."】

【Just then, Sparkle's corpse lying on the ground suddenly let out a sigh and said: "Regret, regret. My dear, you really were only a little bit away from getting it right. Unfortunately, the correct answer is—"】

【"—Sparkle's corpse."】

【" 【Sparkle】, disguised as 【Sparkle's corpse】."】

【Sparkle got up and laughed excitedly: "Clang clang—I won."】

【Black Swan laughed: "... Can 【Sparkle's corpse】 also count as a character?"】

【Sparkle reminded: "Why not? In those three small plays, 【Sparkle's corpse】 appeared in each one."】

【Black Swan accepted this statement: "Although it is a bit deliberate emphasis, it is not impossible. Then... who is this Mr. Sampo?"】

【Sampo smiled: "Beautiful lady, I confessed to you early on—I really don't know anything, just helping a friend deliver a letter."】

【Black Swan sighed: "It turns out that I fell into the trap of the Fools from the beginning."】

【Sparkle comforted her again with that unique tone: "My dear, why be so serious? Aren't you having a lot of fun—at least I am very happy."】

【"You take away 【memory】, I harvest 【elation】, we can take what we need from each other. Since we are so compatible, and both of us are alone... why not join me and dance a duet together?"】

【Black Swan asked with interest: "Oh... can I understand this as a Masked Fool inviting me to cooperate?"】

【Sparkle smiled meaningfully, but did not deny it: "A play that is unprecedented will be staged in Penacony. Those who can't get on stage can only retreat behind the scenes."】

【"To enjoy this play, you can only get to the front of the stage, stand under the spotlight, and watch everything dance around you—come with me, this is the best auditorium!"】

【Facing Sparkle's invitation, Black Swan said calmly: "... Although I don't understand why you are so obsessed with destroying the Family's barriers. But I have already said, the Memokeeper can't help you, please find someone else."】

【"In addition, I don't think you are lonely. Oh, I don't mean him..."】 Black Swan looked at Sampo and said to Sparkle: "But I mean behind you..."】

【"The one who hired you to come to Penacony shouldn't want you to secretly interact with other forces, right?"】

【Sparkle showed a smile of great interest, looked at Black Swan and said: "... How did you know?"】

【Black Swan didn't explain, but gave a warning: "Although memory is like the deep sea, but wanting to eat two fish with one... the fish in the sea may not suit your taste?"】

【Sparkle's eyes flashed with dangerous light, and she smiled: "Then your meaning is to refuse?"】

【While Sparkle was speaking, voices had quietly gathered around, blocking Black Swan's way.】

【Sparkle stared at Black Swan and said: "Memokeeper... do you think you can leave safely?"】

【Black Swan looked around, but didn't care, and said calmly: "Why can't I?"】 ===== CHAPTER 272 =====