Original God: Black Tiger Afu's silky little combo at the beginning

[Ding, Skirmishers can choose one of the following options as a reward.]

[1. Possessing strength that is equal to the laws of nature.]

【2. Understand the truth of the past and revive your friends】

【3. Random Rewards】

【Tartaria: Why did you change the style this time?】

Rich Man Pantalone: ​​Even a fool would know to choose 1.

[Sanbing: The truth of that year]

[Tartaria: Hey, you're not really going to choose 2, are you?]

【Ying: Just listen to me and choose number two.】

[Sanbing: I don't need your instructions on what I do.]

[Sanbing: I choose the second one. I want to see the truth behind his betrayal.]

[Ding, the truth of that year begins to play. Niwa will be resurrected after the video ends.]

As the screen lights up again

A simple room appeared on the screen

"Mr. Niwa, are you really going to take this risk?"

"This concerns the core furnace of Talingsha. If we act rashly, I'm afraid..."

"There is no one better than me to enter the core."

"Really...if you insist on doing this..."

The video begins with a conversation between two people.

Hearing one of the familiar voices, tears quietly rolled down the corners of the eyes of Sanbing, who was having dinner with Lei Dianying.

"It's been a while since I came to Tatarsha. Whether it's you or Master Yu Yuchangzheng... it can even be said that everyone here is very kind."

The video switched to the first person perspective, and after a few blinks, Niwa's figure appeared in front of everyone in the live broadcast room.

"The Ta'esha you lead is like a warm gathering place, a huge village. People lead busy and meaningful lives, living with passion."

"From what I understand, General Raiden has dealt with many demons that have wreaked havoc on the land of Inazuma over the years. The location of Tadashi Sand was originally established to consume crystallized bone marrow."

"To consume the crystallized marrow, the forging industry arose, and thus, generation after generation of swordsmiths were born, some famous, some unknown... and then passed on their skills."

"Technology, bloodline, dreams... All the craftsmen involved in this industry seek to find their true selves in swords and steel. That's why you accepted the proposal from me and Mr. Akame."

Not until the last sentence was spoken did everyone see clearly who was speaking.

[Ying: Is this Niwa? He seems like a very gentle person.]

[Skirmisher: Of course]

[Tartaria: I'm beginning to wonder how such a gentle person could become your friend.]

"Mr. Escher, Akame mentioned that if you hadn't come to Inazuma and forged a friendship with him, studying technology together, he wouldn't have come up with the idea to optimize the forging technique so quickly."

"You put the technology we jointly researched under Akame's name, and later, he sold it to me."

"Now, the ore smelted with new technology is turning in the heart of the Taliang sand furnace."

"Then you will also stay here as our advisor. Your arrival has changed our production and forging methods."

In response to Niwa's praise, Escher modestly said, "You are too kind. Inazuma's forging skills are worthy of my appreciation. It is also an honor for me to be friends with you adults."

"But Mr. Escher, it is true."

Niwa's style of painting changed.

"What do you mean by that, my Lord?"

"I never connected the dots before today because I didn't want to and didn't want to believe it would work out that way."

“What have we gained by adopting new technologies into actual combat?”

“Weird black smoke, backlog of problems.”

"Worker fatigue and injury rates are increasing, and the rate of increase is accelerating."

"Until now, as you know"

"Someone died from the strange filth within the hearth."

"We suppressed the news and didn't let anyone outside know the truth, but you should know better than me."

“None of the people who went out to seek help have returned.”

"You and my friend, the Strange One, have taken the golden feather to Narukami Island to seek an audience with General Raiden. This is our last hope."

[Yatae Shenzi: When Cannon came to the castle tower to seek help from Kage, he was repeatedly rejected. I was busy assisting Ying at that time, so I rushed over after hearing this and promised to send someone to deal with it]

[Miko Yae: When the reinforcements arrived, it was reported that Niwa, the person in charge, fled with his family in fear of crime, and finally the cannon left Tatasha]

[Coral Palace Xinhai: I guess the culprit is this person named Escher]

"Even so, Mr. Escher, you are certainly not afraid of anything."

"Otherwise...why would you be smiling like this?"

Niwa's suspicions were well-founded.

"I am simply surprised that you, Your Excellency, would speak such sincere words to me."

"This speculation must have been hidden in your mind for a long time."

Facing Niwa's question, Escher still answered calmly.

Seeing Escher's performance, Niwa took a deep breath and continued

"Perhaps Lord Imperial Guardsman Chosho has also noticed the commonality behind these events."

"That's you, Mr. Escher,"

"At this time, the Imperial Carriage Master Zheng has been upright throughout his life and acts more cautiously than I do."

"It is said that Lord Miyu resembles the demon woman Torachiyo, who was killed by the general."

"In order to cleanse the family's reputation, it is necessary to act with caution."

Escher responded calmly.

"You even know how to advance and retreat in this matter, but you are just a mechanical craftsman who came all the way from Fontaine."

"It wouldn't be a waste of talent."

"Lord Niwa, do you mean that I should seek a job with the government?"

“It’s a pity that my heart is in the art…”

Niwa had obviously lost his patience and didn't want to waste any more time talking to Esher.

“That’s it, Escher!”

"I'm standing here because the evil within the furnace is raging. I need someone to carry the evil-absorbing device you gave me and go into the high-risk area to resolve the problem."

"I am the person in charge here. I will shoulder my responsibilities and bravely face death. What about you? What are you waiting for?"

Faced with Niyu's question, Escher said calmly: "Looking at your eyes, it seems you don't trust me."

"It's come to this. There's no need to continue the show."

"Whoever you are, your plan to destroy the Tadashi seems to have been executed well."

"I just want to know, what are you waiting for? Are there any answers here that you're curious about?"

Niwa turned his back, his tone full of questions.

Escher walked behind Niyu, touched his head with one hand and the dagger behind his back with the other, and said: "Lord Niyu, I am waiting for a moment."

The next second, the dagger pierced Niyu's body, and Niyu could not avoid this blow.

Unprepared, his eyes widened suddenly, not expecting Escher to stab him in the back.

"Like this, listening to what you say will completely prevent you from entering the heart of the furnace."

Niyu, who was seriously injured, became unconscious and fell straight down.

Escher chuckled and said, "You are a little smarter than I thought."

"I thought I disguised myself well at least for the first few days."

"I didn't expect that you would start asking people to inquire about me since then."

"It's a long way from Inazuma to Fontaine. Your people spent a lot of time to confirm that Escher is a pseudonym. I'm not from Fontaine... but ah,"

"But you still can't imagine who I am, and you can't imagine what it is about this Treading Sand that attracts me. Do you really think you can break the trap I set?"

Niyu collapsed to the ground, looked at Asher in disbelief and said: "Kill me, and no one can enter the heart of the furnace... You want to destroy... this place?"

Escher shook his head and said, "No, no, there is another person."

"Even though people might not think he's human... you told him: You're not a puppet, you're a human. The most you lack is a heart."

Niwa also knew who Escher was talking about, his friend - the Strange One, also known as the Future Soldier.

"There must be some powerful force behind this. Sooner or later, the truth will be revealed."

“But I don’t understand…how many layers of intention do you have in doing this?”

"You would have been more thorough, wouldn't you?"

Niwa knew that he was doomed to die, but he also wanted to die with a clear conscience.

"Of course, for appreciation and experimentation. You know, I'm not the most patient person."

"Of course, if you're curious, I'm willing to tell you my real name."

"You may address me as Doctor, the Fatui Executor."

Niwa had also heard of the Fatui's name. His eyes widened in disbelief, and with all his remaining strength, he asked, "Fatui... Fatui, what is your purpose?"

"I just want to cause a little trouble to your country."

"That's why you improved your technique... to maximize... the unholy power within your crystallized marrow."

Niwa stared at Escher, or more precisely, Dr. Dottore, with bloodshot eyes.