Event Quest:I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!:VN:2-2

[Translation by Kukuru]

Location: Daikanyama Academy

Aaaah……

It looks like we managed to settle things down here. Is anyone hurt?

1 option
Thanks for the help.

Hahaha. There’s no need for thanks. This is how things are meant to be.

Now that things have settled down, Allow me to introduce myself.

I am the Blood-Sucking Knight! Call me, the Knight of Rutabaga!

2 options (Same Response)
…… Knight of Rutabaga?	What's Rutabaga?

The Knight of Rutabaga simply answers the [Player]’s question with a smile.

If you are in a tight spot, call out for my name!

I will respond to that voice. Now then, I will see you all again…… Farewell!

Hmm? Where am I going? Ah. I will materialize into the wind and leave.

Well, adieu.

… So c-cool…!

Did you see that, Master?! The Enigmatic Pretty Boy’s identity is unknown. Like that time when he said good-bye!

Knight of Rutabaga… what a beauty…! I’m so inspired that I'm going to put on a mask.

3 options
I-Is that right?	Yeah!	A Masked Demon Butler…?
You don’t understand how awesome that was! O-oh, Master, I am such a child~.	I’m glad you agree! Huhuu. Master, I think you’ll be like that too!	That name makes me sound like I’m a bad guy! Evil villain? Demons are unpleasant…

What’s wrong, [Player]? It looked like you were in awe.

Anyways, thank you for your hard work, [Player]. Thanks to you, the children are safe.

Even so… who was that person? He called himself the Knight of Rutabaga.

Rutabaga…… The Brassicaceae’s famine relief. Turnips are similar, but they are a distinct species in which they can be used for food… Hmm.

Originally, it was an emergency food when there was nothing to eat. Sometimes, it was used for feed.

Based on that… we could assume that the Knight of Rutabaga is a helper when times get rough.

After finishing the story, Volos went to investigate the thing near the victim’s body.

To their surprise, it was a lantern made from a very big pumpkin.

Fascinating, the contents are carved out. …… Hmm, so that’s it.

1 option
Did you find something?

I’m not sure if it is a clue…… More mysteries have emerged.

Here, take a look at this pumpkin. There are no traces of a carving knife used.

In other words, someone must have manufactured this; It’s almost like it naturally became a “pumpkin lantern.”

I’m astonished…… There are no traces of growth from this pumpkin either.

One more thing. This color and smell…… there’s no mistaking it.

My genuine-made pumpkins…… I brought these for a Halloween cuisine at my school.

The pumpkins that I put a lot of effort into… Why did such a thing…?

2 options (Same Response)
That’s not good, is it?	Did someone take Volos’ pumpkins?

…… I can’t believe it. I don’t understand how this happened……

In any case, I need to verify some things.

Volos walked over to the stall, picking up a cap to take some of the leftovers from the stew pot.

If the store manager comes in, I will leave the money here. Excuse me.

2 options (Same Response)
H-hey......?	What are you doing?

(Sniff sniff)…… (Sniff sniff)

This smell, there’s something off about it. The ingredients are squash and carrots… is this aged?

The observation regarding the outward appearance is complete. Now then, I will-

2 options (Same Response)
What are you planning to do?!	Don't eat that!

Huh…? This is just an experiment.

The children here ate this stew, there might be a possibility that this is the cause.

......For this incident. My pumpkins was used entirely in this dish.

Therefore, I’m eating it, It is simply a verification test……

It is a quality check. Just like the application of heat in cooking, it is strongly grounded on the rule to review the reactions and changes.

As a researcher. As an Agricultural Student. This is an important process in investigating this incident.

Well then, thank you for the food! Aah-

???:( face) That is careless.

[Water splash special effect]

Aaaaiiee!! What was that on the back of my head, was that cold black tea?!

Indeed…… you are very eager in doing research. But still- please reconsider the situation.

2 options
Who are you?	Are you Rutabaga?!
When asking someone for their full name, you must introduce yourself first. It’s courtesy. I am a frail beautiful girl- Especially in contrast to the Countess, no?	I wonder who he is…? I have no connection to him. However, this Rutabaga- he is very good looking, don’t you agree?

So. What are your names?

Oh… My name is Volos. An Agricultural Student, and the producer of these pumpkins…

1 option
It’s [Player], Princess.

Yes, thank you for your polite introductions. My name is- ah, I shouldn’t.

???

Blood-sucking Pretty Girl Detective of Love and Intelligence, Alice. People have called me so.

2 options (Same Response)
Is that from a popular movie?	That’s a little too much to say.

Then, Pretty Girl Detective is fine. This time- it will be like that movie.

Note: Ghostly/Pale Alice will be referred to "Pretty Girl Detective Alice" from this point on.

Master, this girl, she is the “setting” herself but……

A blatant shady explosion! Are you okay with that?

By the way, Pretty Girl Detective Alice. Why is there black tea on the back of my head?

Your head will grow cold and turn into ice. You even tried to do very, very stupid things.

It is indeed extreme. Is this your way of taking responsibility for your actions?

But, my pumpkins are still the cause…?

That’s correct. I have yet to know the details but- those pumpkins are indeed part of the problem, no doubt.

However, you are not particularly raising those pumpkins, I assume?

Do you know something about it yourself, P-Pretty Girl Detective?

2 options (Same Response)
As expected of a detective.	Do you know the original cause?

There is insufficient evidence to tell. It is conclusive. We will find out in the end.

To begin with my earnings, I will strike and scold the perpetrator. And finally, the criminal accepts defeat.

What a lovely story…… That is how a mystery should be.

With a somewhat ecstatic face, Alice idly gazes at the empty space.

Then she lightly turns around and fixed her gaze towards them.

What do you gentleman say? Cooperate with me. Will you refuse?

Cooperate…? What will you do?

Ah, it is settled. I will need assistants to investigate this incident.

Suddenly, the people here became Pumpkin Heads and started behaving indiscriminately.

This incident is very difficult to understand. But, a worthy Pretty Girl Detective will step up to the challenge.

Now then, you two will work as my two assistants.

2 options (Same Response)
Volos is Assistant No.1?	I’m assistant No.2?

Um, Alice-chan, I admire your attitude but…… I cannot get myself involved with you.

My my my. You’re just like Jambavan. Are you dissatisfied?

It’s because you’re a child, I don’t want to put you in danger.

......

Fine, let me rephrase this. I will act cautiously, and the gentlemen in front will take care of the fighting.

It is necessary solution for this strange incident. Hehehe, I’ll be participating from the sidelines.

Or......

The little girl’s smile is meaningful, like a ray of hope.

Even borrowing help from a beautiful girl like me, will you be confident in solving this case?

2 options (Same Response)
I’ll leave it to you.	More company is better.

Likewise…… Pretty Girl Detective…… are you interested in Mochi Rice Cakes?

2 options (Same Response)
She's good!	Hey, stay on track!

Understood- Pretty Girl Detective Alice-chan. By all means, please solve this incident.

It’s decided. Let’s go, the next case awaits us!

…… Master, this girl. To an extent, she is a very selfish girl…

2 options (Same Response)
I’m going.	I won’t give up.

U-Understood! I will help as well!

Until Chernobog’s play, We still have time so let’s do our best!

…… Well then. In a way, Master develops a new relationship with the Pretty Girl Detective-

With more confusing puzzles on the rise, a full-scale investigation has launched…… Exciting!