The Day You Vanished with the Stars/Story/Machinations

Machinations is the 18th chapter of the The Day You Vanished with the Stars storyline.

Summary

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Script

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Last updated: May 1, 2026

Characters Present

Zhuge Kongming

Craftsman

Captain

Shadow Guard

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A few rounds later, Kongming drove the craftsman into the corner. he suddenly burst into eerie laughters.

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His human skin mask cracked and revealed a more disturbing mask underneath.

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Zhuge Kongming

Who are you?

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Craftsman

I'm faceless and nameless...

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Zhuge Kongming

You tried to murder my Shadow Guard and spread explosive lanterns in the city. What are you up to?

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Craftsman

If I let this messenger boy through, I'd be the one lying on the cold ground now.

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The craftsman took out a lantern, and I knew it's meant to be a distraction for him to escape.

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Captain

Kongming, stop him!

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I picked up a stick to deflect the lantern, while Kongming darted ahead and knocked the dagger off his hand.

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Though cornered with no way to run, the craftsman remained unusually calm.

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Zhuge Kongming

I suggest you surrender yourself and save us the trouble.

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Kongming signaled the Shadow Guard following us to come forward.

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Zhuge Kongming

We outnumber you three to one. The odds are hopelessly against you.

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Well I beg to differ.

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Something came from behind. Without thinking, I put myself behind Kongming and blocked the attack.

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I heard the sound of my flesh rent open by a blade.

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Blood spilled out but I almost felt no pain. Every bit of me was focusing on the dagger.

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I remember the dagger... the one used to stab Kongming the last time!

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Zhuge Kongming

You've betrayed Emberya and it's punishable by death.

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Shadow Guard

So what?

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The Shadow Guard lifted his mask and revealed the black mask underneath, identical to the craftsman's.

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Now the odds have turned against us. The craftsman might be easy to handle, but the Shadow Guard...

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Zhuge Kongming

Are you alright, Captain?

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Captain

Just a scratch... No worries.

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Zhuge Kongming

I'm leaving my back to you, Mr. Assassin.

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< The screen goes black, then switches to Moon Emberya, where the Captain will have control of Theresa's [Starlit Astrologos] battlesuit. >

Craftsman:

Impressive.

Craftsman:

Now try this.

< Defeat the enemies. >

< Enemies defeated. >

End