To begin with, the Grand Chamberlain was the one who had orchestrated my original fate of death. He was the reason Edge’s planet—a world totally disconnected from civilization—had been attacked, and he was the reason Alyssa died.\n\nIn fact, looking at the situation, the Zorks had slaughtered Jesters across the galaxy because of information he leaked.\n\nOh, I see now.\n\nPart of it was just bad compatibility, but... I was angry. I’m not usually the type to resort to violence solely for my own sake, so I hadn't even realized it. But as it turned out, I was absolutely livid.\n\nTreating him like a small-fry to maintain a psychological advantage is a valid strategy, but I didn't feel like taking it easy on the Grand Chamberlain. Even if he was a small-fry, the magnitude of his crimes was simply too great. You can't underestimate an 'elite' like this—especially since he'd basically given up on being human.\n\nStill, who the hell is that female-type Zork operating behind the scenes at every turn?! Just when I thought it was Alexia, someone else pops up!\n\nThe Grand Chamberlain, Kotaro Nakazato, hardened his entire body. Encased in armor, he looked like a transforming hero from a show...\n\nI looked at my own hands.\n\n...Why? Why wasn't I like that?\n\nI knew I was a fighter pilot, so we were in different categories, but still. There was that 'handmade' feel to the exterior of my Jester-exclusive machine. And then there was the Massacre Night, currently crushed and undergoing repairs—or rather, being rebuilt almost from scratch. Every machine I touched was constantly etched with the scars of battle.\n\nDirt that even a high-pressure washer couldn't shift, new joints that had to be replaced, scratches, burn marks, and paint that didn't quite match. A seat stained with my own blood. I replaced what I could, but the underside still had stains from where my blood had splattered. The smell of oil simply wouldn't go away, no matter what I did.\n\n...What was the deal? Why was I so unrefined?\n\nDo you hear me, devs?! Having the smell of fire soak into you in real life is awful! I put out a powerful deodorizer once, but it made the place smell like a Don Quijote, so I threw it out immediately! It needs to be something a male idol in a live-action movie could handle! I don’t need realism! That’s exactly your problem!\n\nDammit! My combat suit reeks of sweat! (Purely venting at this point.)\n\nI felt like crying, so even though we weren't in space, I lowered my helmet’s visor. I drew my sword—a blade meant for Imperial Army Swordsmanship.\n\nThe Empire wasn't stupid; they’d increased the strength and sharpness of their weapons to fight Zorks. This was a Sonic Blade, designed to cut with ultra-high-speed vibrations.\n\n"Come at me, Strongest of the Imperial Army!"\n\nThe Grand Chamberlain swung his fist. He was fast! Truly a man who had abandoned his humanity. However... I dodged nimbly.\n\nThe Grand Chamberlain unleashed a roundhouse kick. Oh? I circled around at an angle and slashed with my blade. He guarded, putting distance between us. Both of us were still unscathed.\n\nHuuuh?\n\nWhat was with this guy? He was surprisingly easy to fight. Our movements meshed perfectly. Ah, I get it. These were the techniques taught at the Officer Academy. He’d mastered them just to replace the original. He was unnervingly diligent.\n\n"Now, Leo Kamishiro! You cannot win with mere human power!"\n\nThe Grand Chamberlain shifted gears, unleashing a barrage of punches so fast they were invisible to the eye. But I was a Jester! I dodged them all by reading ahead.\n\nI evaded a full-force straight punch, slipped to his side, grabbed his hand, and twisted.\n\nKotegaeshi.\n\nYou got cocky and leaned your weight into it!\n\nThe Grand Chamberlain was sent spinning through the air and slammed into the ground. Even a formal demonstration wouldn't have been this clean. Fuhahahahaha! Idiot! Don't underestimate a meat-head jock! Whenever three boys get together, they form a 'Cool Move Research Club'! Basically, I just had to use techniques the Grand Chamberlain didn't know.\n\n"Kotaro Nakazato. You underestimate humans too much."\n\nI twisted his arm, still in my grip. I was about to snap it when the Grand Chamberlain lifted my entire body with his free hand.\n\n"I'll impale you!"\n\nSpikes sprouted from the Grand Chamberlain's arm. Ah, I'm dead. ...Or so you'd think. I put the arm he was lifting me with into a Daishuki Hold. I dropped my sword, but I locked my legs around his shoulder.\n\n"Take this!"\n\nI used the momentum to spin. Snap, crack, pop. A satisfying sound. An exoskeleton is a fine idea, but it lacks flexibility. It was practically begging to be snapped.\n\nI retrieved my sword and pointed it at him. "See? Humans aren't to be underestimated!"\n\n"Hah! Die!"\n\nHis forehead glowed, and a beam of light shot toward me. Hyahooo! I dodged for my life! The moment I moved, I saw a policeman behind me get blown away, shield and all. Whoops... that was close.\n\n"Die!"\n\nAs I lost my balance, a spear-hand strike came for me. I abandoned my sword and grabbed his hand with both of mine, but his fingers pierced my combat suit and stabbed into my stomach. It's still meat! I'm still made of meat! But I managed to keep him from dragging my intestines out.\n\nAs expected, the Grand Chamberlain didn't try to use his broken arm. I poured all my strength into the hand I was holding. He lifted me up regardless.\n\n"Hahahaha! It is my victory!"\n\nHe probably thought I'd get exhausted, and the moment he let go, he’d pierce my torso for a Bad End. That’s why I was stalling.\n\n"Hey, Grand Chamberlain old man. Listen up. Since when did you think you were the only clone of Kotaro Nakazato?"\n\n"Hah! ...Continue."\n\n"You must have considered it at least once, right? That there isn't just one Kotaro Nakazato."\n\n"Oh? And do you have proof?"\n\nI stuck my tongue out mentally. He fell for it. Just then, the long-awaited communication came through.\n\n"Leo, we're doing it! Everyone, evacuate!"\n\nEdge's voice was the signal. Kevin and the others fled. The police retreated behind their shields. Even the army scurried away. Public Security had already cleared out. Good job! They finally knew how to work with me.\n\n"Leo! The distribution of Explosive Liquid is complete!"\n\n"Alright! ESP activate!"\n\nI heard the voices of Edge and Alyssa. Both of them held out their hands.\n\n"Hellfire!"\n\nUsing the Sage's Power, I ignited the area. Ahahahahaha! Burn! The entire surroundings were swallowed by explosive flames.