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Chapter 159. The So-Called Routine
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Blood gushed from his forehead. His body crumpled to the ground like a rag.
An unexpected sneak attack, coupled with a decisive strike.
Avdol, who rushed over, had no idea that, aside from the visible Hol Horse, another person was hidden nearby.
In this two-pronged ambush, he was undoubtedly struck directly in the head by a bullet fired by the [Emperor]!
"Well… they really dare to write and film this… Pucci, and the Green Dolphin Studio…"
Even though he saw Polnareff stepping into the trap set by the [Hanged Man], and despite the time that had passed without the [Hanged Man] showing up, Hol Horse's presence somehow grew stronger.
If it weren't for the fact that Sora was watching this scene, he might have forgotten that this battle was never a straightforward 1v1 between Polnareff and Hol Horse, or even a 2v1. It was actually a 2v2!
Sora had a premonition that Polnareff and the others might lose. After all, similar plot devices were frequently seen in film and television.
When a fractured protagonist group witnesses a sacrifice due to their recklessness, they finally begin to cooperate… this is a classic trope in storytelling.
But while this trope is classic, it's also overused. In most cases, the characters who get sacrificed are just minor supporting roles!
For instance, Coulson in "The Avengers."
Who would ever sacrifice a member of the protagonist team in this kind of setup!?
If Sora had followed the story from "Phantom Blood" all the way to "Stardust Crusaders," he might have been immune to such sacrificial plots, only feeling uneasy without losing his rationality.
But for new viewers, even if they started watching "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" with "Battle Tendency," the pressure from Higashikata Josuke had only recently turned into genuine interest in "Stardust Crusaders."
Now, he was practically ready to explode with anger!
Especially when he saw that Avdol's sacrifice was to save Polnareff!
"—Being burned alive is painful, so just end it with this dagger."
"—...I was too arrogant, thinking my swordsmanship could rival flames... Haha, let this fire turn me to ash; it's my respect for your abilities as a defeated foe. Ending it myself is too disrespectful…"
"—!?... This guy is unwilling to abandon his knightly spirit even in death, and he didn't throw the dagger at me from behind! This noble spirit even surpasses DIO's orders; killing him is such a pity!"
This was the first encounter between Avdol and Polnareff.
And it was why Polnareff would eventually join Jotaro's team.
Under DIO's mind control, Polnareff had attacked Avdol and the others but lost to Avdol, who had never underestimated him due to his overconfidence in his own swordsmanship.
Compared to now, he hadn't made any progress at all.
The sudden surge of comments undoubtedly exposed the audience's emotions at this moment!
"Damn! Green Dolphin Studio!"
"I get it, but where are the flames of the [Magician's Red]!?"
"The range of the [Magician's Red] is only C, similar to the [Star Platinum]. So the flames are probably... damn it, they were plot-killed by the Green Dolphin Studio! Absolutely!!"
"Damn Green Dolphin Studio! Damn Pucci! Bring Avdol back!!"
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At this point, should it be over?
No, of course not!
It seemed like "Stardust Crusaders" and the Green Dolphin Studio were far from satisfied.
Hol Horse, who had caused all this, chuckled proudly: "I'm so lucky."
"J. Kyle's Mirror and my gun both fear Avdol's flames; I thought he'd be the toughest to deal with… I really hit the jackpot!"
"In this game of chess, there's nothing I fear anymore!"
What's mockery?
This is mockery!
It's like after an exam, a top student who didn't do well says, with a relaxed expression while holding a perfect score, that he's lucky to have guessed right.
Coupled with the comments they had sent earlier, Hol Horse's words at this moment were… no! They were mocking them!
Higashikata Josuke, already furious, felt an urge to shout, "Why can't this be like a game where players can change the ending!?"
If he could intervene, he would definitely beat Hol Horse's mocking face to a pulp so that he'd never find a girlfriend again and would go to great lengths to find a healing Stand to bring Avdol back!
However, he wasn't a player, nor an actor.
Right now, he was just a powerless viewer.
All he could do was watch as Kakyoin, who had also rushed over but arrived too late, trembled while trying to lift Avdol's body.
And Polnareff, who was spitting disdain about Avdol meddling in affairs that were none of his business, was already in tears as he charged at Hol Horse!
Indeed, Josuke's desire was the same as countless other viewers' wishes.
It was also Polnareff's wish at this moment!
Even though his Stand wasn't a healing type.
In India, he didn't know any Stand users with healing abilities.
But! After beating Hol Horse to regret being born in this world!
His body was already moving faster than his mind!
And then...
—To Be Continued!
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