A Terrorist Attack Infused with the Prisoner’s Dilemma.
I spent the past while strapping bombs to my body…
Between making bombs, hiring people, synchronizing schedules, and hijacking broadcast signals…
It wasn’t easy for me, who had lived as an ordinary citizen up until now, to attempt terrorism.
What would I have done without money?
Well, anyway, I managed to get here with backbreaking effort.
Surprised, big brother? Are you watching this?
I will implement the story you illustrated in this world.
There will be some manipulation and transformation, of course…
Once again, I checked my clothing.
A black robe, black pants, black cloak, black hair.
And a grey mask that covers half of my face, deeply inspired by the Phantom of the Opera.
Perfect.
The building rooftop I am standing on, where the river can be seen at a glance.
As I looked up at the sky from the railing, something began to come into view, steadily approaching.
Cutting through the air, flying towards me was someone.
The long-golden-haired figure, fluttering as she flew, was the protagonist and hero Stardust of this world.
Bang- She landed on the rooftop.
Wow! A hero landing!
Seeing her land so coolly in person, my heart raced as a fan of the original work.
But, uh, why is she coming towards me?
“Oh no! I have the detonator in my hand! Please stop!”
I shook the detonator in my right hand, and her footfall, which had been approaching briskly, slowed down.
Eventually coming to a complete stop, she crossed her arms and began to glare at me.
“….Egostick.”
“Yes. That’s my name. You remembered?”
“Disarm the bomb now. If you do, I’ll let you off with a few punches and a restraining.”
“Haha, as if I would do that?”
Upon hearing this, her expression twisted.
…Yet no matter how twisted her expression becomes, she’s genuinely dazzling.
“Now now, don’t scowl so much. I clearly stated on the broadcast, didn’t I? That I will make sure everyone can return home safely.”
I said so, winking at the camera that was filming us. Right before her arrival, I made sure we were back on broadcast.
“Miss Stardust. I am quite interested in you. Yes, very much so.”
She remained silent, continuing to glare at me regardless of what I said. Maybe she wants to hear what I have to say.
With her tacit approval, I continued to speak.
“The late bloomer hero who rose from C-class to A-class. A person who compromises with no evil, with her own justice and conviction. She’s the symbolic representation of a human hymn, I believe. Personally, I admire her a lot.”
Her face hardened even more at my flattering yet gilded words. But still beautiful.
“If you’re just going to spout nonsense, then shut up. What are you trying to say?”
Oh, I just wanted to compliment you on nationwide broadcast.
By doing this, more people will recognize our lovely Shinharu…
Enough of my sidetracks as a fan.
Now it’s time to start the real show.
“Listen up. Here’s what I want to say. If you open the drawer beneath the captain’s room on the right side of both ships, you’ll find detonators.”
“Those detonators are each set up to blow up the other ship. Not their own, the other one!”
Once I finished speaking, Stardust’s expression contorted.
Yes, she must understand what I want to say.
I slowly continued, smiling.
“Here’s how everyone can survive.”
“Simply don’t press any detonator.”
“You have 30 minutes. Just don’t press the detonation button in both ships for that time.”
“However, the moment a button is pressed on one ship, the next one goes boom… Well.”
“I guess, whoever presses the button first on their ship will ‘definitely’ survive.”
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