#Episode 4: Turnabout Cover-Up
“…AND this year’s nominees for Mod of the Year are…”
“…MT Zehvor…”
“…Chronicler…”
“…And Political Slime…”
“And the winner is: MT ZEHVOR!”
MT: Thank you, thank you all. I guess that’s all I want to say. Now to take the prize money.
Meso: Lol what prize money. This is just to make you guys feel better.
MT: …
Grand Entertainment Category Hotel
Banquet Hall
7:35 PM
Eljay: Well, that certainly was an interesting speech. Looks like MT has stormed off to backstage or something.
Kahi: I don’t really think anyone came with a speech prepared. Well, except for Chronicler, but he’s weird that way.
Eljay: Yeah… Say, how about we get some food?
Kahi: Yeah, I am kinda hungry. I wonder if they have some cake.
Eljay: I can go check.
AHEM
Butler: Excuse me, skruberies, but I overheard that you needed some cake?
Kahi: Yes, please! I wouldn’t mind taking a lot of it. After all, it is free, and what better can I do than take advantage of that!
Eljay: Hmph. Alright. I guess you can bring it to us. But make sure you get me a large piece!
Butler: Oh, that also reminds me! I need to give you a message, Eljay. Here, I’ll take you to the mail room.
Eljay: Okay…
Cronk: Well, another year lost to MT. Oh well. I guess he deserved it.
Kahi: “Guess?” He’s done a good amount of work. You’re just saying that because you don’t get on good footing with him.
Cronk: Maybe so, but regardless, I’d like to think of other things. Say, do you know who that butler was?
Kahi: That one with the protector mask? No.
Cronk: Odd, because I’ve never seen him before…
Kahi: Hm. Maybe I should follow him. After all, Eljay is my guest, and I need to make sure I get that cake,
Cronk: From the tone of your voice, it sounds like you’re more concerned about the cake.
Kahi: Maybe I am…
Meso: Hold it, dudes. Where do you think you’re going? You can’t enter that kitchen.
Kahi: Kitchen? I thought he was taking Eljay to the mail room.
Meso: What do you mean?
Kahi: Did you not see that butler with the protector mask? Isn’t he staff here?
Meso: Nope. Never heard of that guy.
Cronk: Oh dear… You don’t think?
Kahi: Meso, you gotta let us through. I think that guy just took Eljay somewhere he isn’t supposed to be-
Policeman: EVERYONE EXIT THE BUILDING! MOVE!
Kahi: What the-?
Cronk: I guess this means I need to escort you out of here, Kahi. Sorry.
Grand Entertainment Category Hotel
Outside
7:40 pm
Kahi: This is crazy. I’m not even allowed to go inside. What the heck happened to Eljay?
RING RING
Kahi: Hello?
Assassin: Hello, Kahi.
Kahi: How do you-
Assassin: I’m an assassin. I know all the names of my past targets. You’re lucky to be alive, Kahi. Listen, I have to make a deal with you.
Kahi: And what is THAT?
Assassin: I have Eljay hostage. I’m going to kill him if you don’t accept what I’m about to offer.
Kahi: Spit it out already, then!
Assassin: I need you to defend MT in court.
Kahi: What!?
Assassin: He’s been accused of murder. I need you to prove he’s innocent in under one day.
Kahi: How am I supposed to-?
Assassin: That doesn’t matter. I’ll help you get unforged evidence to prove him innocent. Now are you going to accept this, or not?
Kahi: (My gosh… What do I do? Do I accept?)
