Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story · Main story, Act 29: Dark Road
143. Public Enemy
I have once sketched corpses to improve my painting skills, so I'm curious to know what one looks like with a face half burned by fire and half by acid.
2 scenes, 38 lines
1. Public Enemy
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Here we are on Dark Road.
Hmm... Still as deprived as ever.
Have you been here?
Yep. To deal with some stuff.
Panther, I'd suggest you cover your face.
Many people got laid off because of your economic policies.
What's wrong with the optimization of inefficient workers?
But I've decided to cover my face anyway just in case of any trouble.
Take my hand, commoners, because I can't even see the way.
You even covered your eyes?!
Oh! Welcome back, Your Honor! And these two guests are?
Could they be bad guys, Judge? They look suspicious.
They are my friend and his disfigured grandma.
How miserable...
Really? Judge, Dark Road is our home. And we don't like any outsider to ruin it.
We would be at serious stake if we allow anyone with a covered face to step in.
My friend's grandma has one half of her face ruined in a mine explosion and the other half destroyed by strong acid.
Are you sure you want to see it?
2. Stage 143-10, after the battle
18 linesAre you sure you want to see it?
...
Are you trying to scare me or what?
Not at all. Not only does my grandma look intimidating, she often forces me to massage her.
Shut up! I'm not here for those little heart-warming stories of yours!
Forget it. I don't mind if you really want to see her face.
Vedfolnir throws up her hands.
You said it!
Doomer! Forget it... it's pretty scary!
You gutless rat! Check this out!
Bloomer closes her eyes in fear while Doomer takes a deep breath.
He drags the veil off Panther's face and puts it back on swiftly.
Hump! It's not that scary... all right. I believe you.
But don't forget I'll keep an eye on you!
Okay! You worry too much, Doomer!
Vedfolnir strides away with the two companions.
Hahaha... How funny! That guy claimed he would like to see my face, but his eyes were closed at the moment I was unveiled.
Doomer's just like that...