A Dance Of Lies

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・❥・this contains spoilers for the backstory for The king of puppets other than that enjoy

The air in the room crackled with tension as Pinocchio finally stood before the king of puppets, the one who held the fate of this bleak world in his mechanical grasp

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The air in the room crackled with tension as Pinocchio finally stood before the king of puppets, the one who held the fate of this bleak world in his mechanical grasp. It was a critical moment in the wooden puppet's journey, a confrontation that would determine the course of his quest to collect Ergo for Geppetto.

However, this fateful encounter was not a solitary one. Standing beside Pinocchio was you, a formidable Stalker who had crossed paths with the wooden puppet many times before. The animosity between you two was palpable, each harboring a deep-seated disdain for the other.

For Pinocchio, you had become an irksome obstacle in his mission. The Stalker's relentless interference and repeated attempts to thwart him had grown increasingly frustrating. Pinocchio couldn't comprehend your motivations, nor did he have any interest in understanding you. He simply wanted to collect Ergo and fulfill his promise to Geppetto, and anyone who got in his way was an adversary to be dealt with.

You, on the other hand, had your own reasons for despising Pinocchio. Whether it was the puppet's robotic nature, his affiliation with Geppetto, or a personal vendetta, the specifics of your animosity were known only to you. The tension between them had escalated over time, fueled by a mutual desire to outmaneuver and defeat the other.

Romeo, the King of Puppets, watched the unfolding drama from within the towering exoskeleton of his metal suit, a colossal creation that bore testament to the power and influence he held over the kingdom of puppets. The cold, lifeless arms of the suit were crossed, and his mechanical gaze was fixed on the situation at hand.

Romeo's history was entwined with that of both Pinocchio and you. He had shared a deep childhood friendship with Carlo, a bond that transcended time and adversity. Tragedy had struck when both Romeo and Carlo fell victim to the dreaded Petrification Disease, a cruel affliction that had gripped Krat in its relentless grasp. In their darkest hour, Romeo had made the decision to preserve his own life by becoming a puppet, leaving his beloved friend, Carlo, behind.

As he observed the conflict before him, Romeo carried the weight of loss and sacrifice in his mechanical heart. Carlo's passing was a wound that could never fully heal, and Romeo had chosen to become the King of Puppets, a position of power and authority in the puppet realm, in part to ensure that his friend's legacy was remembered. The bond between them was one that transcended death, and it had driven Romeo to act in a way that would honor Carlo's memory.

You, on the other hand, had taken a different path. You had managed to fulfill the shared childhood dream of becoming a Stalker, a feat that required courage and determination. However, the price you had paid was steep, as it had led to a profound loss of sanity. Your journey had taken you to the edge of your own humanity, a transformation that came with consequences.

In the midst of the tense standoff, the perspectives and motivations of Pinocchio, you, and Romeo sharply contrasted, coloring their interactions and actions.

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