Chapter 206. The Importance of Six Dimensions
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Is this even possible?
Could this really be possible!?
Looking at this sudden shift in perspective… No, it can't exactly be called a sudden shift.
Rather, it's like the transition from the time when only the U.S. possessed nuclear weapons, to when the Soviet Union acquired them, and then eventually the other three major powers also developed their own nuclear arsenals. This marks a shift from passive defense to active power!
For almost all the viewers witnessing this moment, this was the first time they realized—
The six-dimensional stat chart of Stands is actually useful!?
It turns out it's not just a way to distinguish between close-range power types and long-range manipulation types of Stands!?
It's no wonder the audience thought this way.
Because every Stand user battle has basically been a contest of their Stand abilities.
Rarely did anyone compare the actual power levels of their Stands. Instead, they focused more on how to counter the opponent's Stand ability.
Even with Jotaro's [Star Platinum], which had a 5A1C stat chart.
The Stand with both power and speed ratings of A was often more about highlighting Jotaro's intelligence and resolve—like when he scared [Osiris] into surrendering or won against the cheating methods that even the genius gamer [Atum] couldn't detect.
So, how did the audience feel about the six-dimensional charts before this?
The answer: they didn't feel anything!
Compared to the flashy Stand abilities that are easy to recognize at a glance, the six-dimensional stat charts had no presence at all.
Let alone the fact that in every Stand battle, the six-dimensional stats of both the enemy and the ally were often similar or counterbalanced each other...
But now!
"We can win!"
"There's a chance!"
The anxiety everyone felt suddenly lifted.
The destructive power of Vanilla Ice's [Cream] was indeed enough to threaten everything in this world.
But [Silver Chariot]'s speed was enough to threaten [Cream]!
This angle—something no one had ever considered or noticed before—was surprising.
But as long as Polnareff could seize the opportunity...
The odds, which had seemed so slim before, didn't necessarily mean Polnareff couldn't defeat [Cream].
After all, [Silver Chariot]'s speed was fast enough to strike [Hanged Man], who moved at the speed of light!
Furthermore, once [Cream] entered that dark space...
Neither the heat detection of [Magician's Red], nor Iggy's sense of smell could track this Stand that no longer existed in the real world.
But conversely, once Vanilla entered that dark space...
He couldn't see Polnareff and the others who were still in the real world either.
He could only attack based on prior positioning and predict movements through momentum.
And this, this was their only chance to defeat or even kill Vanilla Ice!
"Bring it on, you bastard!"
In "Stardust Crusaders", Polnareff, who had also realized this, shouted loudly around him: "I'll tear you to pieces!"
"Now, my [Silver Chariot] is faster than ever! The fury from losing Avdol is driving it to kill you!!"
Yes, there was only one chance!
Unlike the audience, who were getting more excited, Polnareff grew even more cautious in his rage.
Because only when Vanilla attacked them and checked if his strike had landed by emerging from that dark space could they have a chance to hit him!
This was critical information Polnareff had discovered while fleeing with Iggy.
But even with this information...
It was incredibly difficult.
In fact, the only way to observe [Cream]'s movements was through its inherent weakness: when it attacked or moved, it destroyed everything in front of it, regardless of whether it was friend or foe.
In other words, when [Cream] started attacking, and if there was an obstacle in front...
Only then could Polnareff and the others pinpoint [Cream]'s position.
Sometimes, Polnareff couldn't help but regret his earlier impulsiveness.
He had revealed [Silver Chariot]'s speed too soon, making Vanilla Ice wary, causing him to stay hidden.
However, even if he could do it all over again, Polnareff would still make the same choice, letting that bastard taste the despair Avdol had felt!
So now, he had to pretend to be completely enraged.
...No, to be precise, he had to maintain a calmness that no one would notice beneath his rage.
Only in this way would Vanilla see an opportunity and attack him without hesitation!
This—
"A psychological battle?"
Kujo Jotaro, wearing a full-dive device, murmured to himself: "But..."
"Why are we watching this? And Director Pucci, why are you watching this with us too!?"
"Aren't you, as the director and scriptwriter, already aware of the plot from the start?"
Kujo Jotaro sarcastically commented on Pucci and Joseph's lack of professionalism.
Even though they had watched things like this together many times before.
But who could blame them? Cujoh Jolyne hadn't been in a good mood recently.
Jotaro mistakenly thought Jolyne's frustration stemmed from "Stardust Crusaders" BD special edition not breaking even, leaving her relying on external support to avoid going into debt.
Because of this, during his breaks from filming, Jotaro couldn't relax like before, gathering with Joseph and the others to watch the show and enjoy their performances.
Instead, he worked hard to study the script, trying to be a good father.
So when Joseph and the others invited him to watch the show again, and they even included Pucci this time…
Of course, Jotaro wasn't happy about it.
"No, Jotaro-san, you've got it wrong."
Pucci raised a finger and waved it side to side. "It wasn't Joseph-san who invited me to watch. I specifically invited him, and you, to come and watch."
"Besides, isn't this common in the industry?"
Pucci continued, "After finishing a project, actors usually watch their performances from the audience's perspective to see if there's anything they could improve on... But that's only the secondary reason for inviting everyone."
"The main reason is for everyone to watch this scene and learn from it."