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Yeah, this is getting too suspicious to stay quiet about. You better tell them, even if you don’t find out who the culprit is, you won’t take advantage!
“Everyone, I got king again…” You don’t say it with the enthusiasm of a king… but the disappointment of a fraud king! “I think this is rigged.”
“Rigged?” Ruby becomes upset. If there’s one thing this girl hates is a liar and a cheat! “Are you sure?”
“Not entirely.” You shake your head.
“Can’t say I pay much attention after I get mine.” Crossbill always picks first and fails miserably. She’s always seething for a little bit to be on guard.
“It’s far from a mistake to bring this issue up.” Suan De finds this as suspicious as you do.
“Ehem. Foul play or not, you *must* stay in character, cat. The king’s orders are absolute.” Ichie is quite strict.
“A ruler who cheats has no credibility.” Crossbill chuckles. “Buuut since the king himself brought it up, I believe the orders should stay as is.”
“True, our honorable king doesn’t deserve that us — peasants — disobey!” Pillowchie nods. “Cat, you were blessed by his royal touch, you should be grateful!”
“Shut it, don’t say a word about it.” Suan De goes back to her quirky cat pose despite her protests.
“But who did it? We have to rule out Johnny, he brought the topic up himself, and I will always attest that he plays fair even when the situation looks bleak.” Ruby believes in you wholeheartedly.
“There’s one bird here that is a known thief…” You don’t want to place the blame on Crossbill, but…
“I know you’re jokin’, but I would’ve won them for myself If I cheated.” Crossbill provides the most reasonable of arguments. “I know exactly what I’d want to do to all of you...”
“Does it really matter? As the royal pillow, I don’t see anyone better fit to rule than my dear Teacher!” Ichie argues.
There’s a little pause after this eyebrow-raising statement.
“It’s Ichie.” Crossbill deadpans.
“Agreed.” Suan De agrees.
“H-How dare you besmirch my name so easily?!” Ichie is in shock that she was blamed for this so quickly. “I demand proof.”
“It’s your game, straws, and cup — and you always pick before Johnny.” Crossbill doesn’t hesitate to explain.
“A-All conjectures! He always picks last!” Ichie looks away with a guilty look.
