Age 738, Monday January 16th 1989.
"My name is D'Arby." said Telence.
"D'Arby?" said Jotaro.
"Yes. My name is Telence D'Arby. The D'Arby whom you defeated, is my older brother." said Telence.
"You're D'Arby the gambler's younger brother?" Polnareff said, shocked.
"So you're here to avenge your brother?" said Avdol.
Telence floated to the side. Leaving them to proceed into the mansion if they wanted to. "No, certainly not. I would do nothing of the sort. Did my brother not share with you his motto? "The deceived, not the deceiver, holds the blame." It is an adage I hold dear, as well. My brother lost. He is the wrongdoer. I hold no grudge against you. My brother is my brother. And I am me. We are two different people. My brother and I are ten years apart. I did look up to him to a certain extent, but we are of different generations. My brother tried to win by deception. He is old-fashioned. He could win against only the outmoded and the inexperienced. Master Dio realized that as well, which is why he kept me by his side and made me his butler. Is something wrong? If you wish to fight me, then I invite you to enter our manor." said Telence.
"Stay on guard, everyone!" said Joseph.
"We don't have time for games. Take us to Dio!" said Jotaro.
"Jotaro! Be careful! Something's coming out of his body!" said Joseph.
Telence D'Arby.. His Stand, Atum. Atum of the Egyptian pantheon.
"Hey, he brought out his Stand!" said Polnareff.
"We haven't seen this in a while," said Joseph.
"So another Stand that actually shows itself," said Avdol.
"So who's first? Who shall be my first opponent?" said Atum.
"Forget that! Jotaro, take him down!" said Polnareff.
Jotaro walked forward as star platinum appeared.
"I'll bet you Star Platinum will first attack with his left arm. His first attack will be a punch
thrown with his left arm." said Telence and Atum.
"How much do you bet? It won't make a difference either way. One punch is all it takes! Do it! Hit him, Jotaro!" said Polnareff. Atum moved out of the way as Jotaro punched.
"What? He dodged it?" said Joseph. "Such amazing speed! That's impossible." said Avdol.
"Ah, too bad. It seems I lost the bet. Like my brother, I enjoy a good bet. But, alas,
luck is never on my side. To apologize, I shall take you to a wonderful world." said Telence as Atum opened a portal as he dragged star platinum down.
"What the? A pit?" said Jotaro.
"Blast it! It was all a trap!" said Avdol.
"Jotaro!" said Joseph as hermit purple wrapped around Jotaro and Hierophant Green grabbed Jotaro's wrists. "Jotaro's falling into the abyss! Pull him out!" said Joseph. Telence appeared and dragged them into the portal. "I suppose I have no choice. Join us." "Mister Joestar! Kakyoin!" cried Polnareff.
"Relax, they will make it out. I'm sure," said Bardock confidently.
"Wait! It's too dangerous to go in after them!" said Avdol.
"Avdol, can you hear me? If you don't hear from us in ten minutes, torch that mansion! Understand, Avdol?" shouted Joseph. The portal closed as Polnareff shouted "Mister Joestar!"
"Is this an illusion? Are we underground or above ground?" said Joseph as they were standing on the shore in a tropical area. "This water feels so real. What is this? Just what is he trying to do?" said Joseph examining the sand.
Behind them was Telence on an island with a TV and a table, chairs and rug set up. They turned around.
"Old man, Kakyoin, see if you can figure this out. His Stand knew without a doubt I would throw a right punch. Have any idea why? If we don't figure it out, we'll lose this one." said Jotaro, nearby there were drinks.
"Care to wet your whistle? The drinks are real. And I assure you they are not poisoned." said Telence motioning toward the drink table and picking up a bottle,
"Are we inside the mansion?" said Joseph.
"Yes," said Telence.
"Where in the mansion are we?" said Joseph walking forward.
"I cannot tell you that." said Telence.
"Are we in the basement?" said Joseph walking over to a door by the drinks.
"Perhaps," said Telence. Joseph opened the door and there was nothing on the other side.
"Is a Stand doing this? The illusion?" said Joseph.
"Yes," said Telence.
"Is it your Stand?" said Joseph.
"No." said Telence. Joseph walked up to the drink table.
"Is it Dio's?" said Joseph.
"No." said Telence.
"Whose is it?" said Joseph, slapping the table.
"I'd rather not say," said T'arby, placing the bottle down.
"The Speedwagon Foundation has reported that there are two to three more Stand users. Is that true?" said Joseph. They stared into eachothers eyes.
"I'd rather not say," said Telence.
"You're not being very helpful." said Joseph, turning and walking away.
"I could lie, but unlike my brother, I prefer not to resort to trickery." said Telence.
Jotaro scoffed.
"So what you're saying is if we don't defeat you, we can't proceed?" said Joseph.
"Exactly! Absolutely correct, my good sir." said Telence bowing.
"That gentlemanly demeanor is beginning to get on my nerves," said Kakyoin.
"Remember, it's three against one. We're short on time, so you'll have to deal with all three of us at once." said Joseph.
"Come now, take a load off. I have something to show you." said Telence walking over to a cabinet and opening it..
"This is my collection," said Telence, revealing puppets..
"Collection?" said Joseph.
"Like my brother, I'm a humble collector. Every collector yearns to share his treasured trinkets for that ephemeral moment of praise, does he not?
"Is he…" said Jotaro.
"Dolls? But why?" said Kakyoin.
"No, Kakyoin. He's D'Arby's brother. Those aren't ordinary dolls." said Joseph, shaking.
One of the female dolls, with blonde hair and a blue dress, said "D'Arby! Talk to me. Please, talk to me. Talk to me! I'm so lonely! Help me!" the others spoke as well, twitching.
"They're alive! These dolls are alive!" said Kakyoin.
"You took their souls!" said Jotaro.
"My hobby is making dolls. Course, most doll makers cannot imbue their handiwork with human souls. I suppose I may be giving too much away, but that is my Stand's ability. My brother's collection is rather boring. All he has are simple coins made of souls. With my collection, You can dress up, and have actual conversations." Explained Telence. He took the female doll from earlier.
"Meet Sonia. She can wax poetic about her many passionate love stories. She has such exquisite skin, doesn't she? Anyone would be proud to own her." said Telence. He put Sonia back in and took down a Doctor.
"Dr. Elliott is a serial killer. He's killed eight people. He'll tell you all about the patients he's exterminated. I made the glasses and stethoscope myself. Oh, and how could I forget! I must show you this! This is Tatsuhiko, a video game expert from Japan!" said Telence, putting Dr. Elliot in and takes down Tatsuhiko. "He was a formidable opponent with an IQ of 190. It wasn't easy beating him and stealing his soul, though." said Telence.
"You're just as sick as your brother. No, you're even more sadistic. I'm losing all patience!" said Joseph.
"Beneath that polite façade is a deranged sociopath. You make me sick." said Kakyoin.
"By the way, I'm sure you learned this when you fought my brother, but the human soul is a mysterious thing indeed. The moment a person admits defeat, the soul loses almost all its vitality. At that very moment, I can rip out a person's soul! That is our Stands' fundamental mechanism." said Telence while placing Tatsuhiko back in the cabinet and shutting it.
Hermit purple came out of Joseph's hand. While Kakyoin and Jotaro summoned Hierophant Green and Star Platinum.
"I've heard enough! No more Mr. Nice Guy! We'll knock the living daylights out of you, and get on our way!" said Joseph.
"But you must listen!" said Telence, summoning Atum.
"Jotaro! You already know you're under my control. Remember," said Atum.
Jotaro, when you tried to attack me, and I knew exactly which arm you would use. Shocking, wasn't it? You still haven't figured it out!" said Telence. Atum floated toward Jotaro.
"You were shaken, and while only slightly, I was able to touch your soul. What do you think I did when I touched your soul?" said Atum.
Jotaro lifted up his right sleeve to reveal a hand touching Jotaro's arm.
"What?" said Kakyoin, "What is that?" said Joseph.
"I embedded Atum's hand inside your soul. I could crush your right arm and make Master Dio very happy. But if I did that, I wouldn't be able to defend myself against Kakyoin and Joseph, and I would perish.I certainly don't want that. " said Telence walking over to the tv and slapping the table.
"So I have a suggestion, gentlemen. Let's play a game and bet our souls." said Telence.
"What?" said Joseph.
"If you beat me, I will let go of your arm." said Telence.
"Good grief. Already under your control, huh? You're going to regret this, D'Arby." said Jotaro clenching his right fist.
"I would love to hear you utter the words, "I'll bet my soul on this game." And I have another humble request: Kakyoin, you shall be my first opponent." said Telence.
"Hey, what do you mean? You should fight me first." said Jotaro.
"Mr. Joestar and you are family, but Kakyoin is not. I'd prefer Kakyoin not back out
and attack me with his Stand after I've taken both your souls." said Telence.
"arrogant prick. thinks he's won already." said Joseph.
"Fine. I'll be your opponent." said Kakyoin.
"What?" said Joseph.
"Kakyoin!" said Jotaro.
"It's fine. I'm not worried. I've probably played more video games than anyone here. I challenge you to F-Mega. I'll bet my soul!" said Kakyoin, grabbing the F-Mega cartridge.
"Good," said Telence.
"Kakyoin!" said Joseph.
"You don't have to go first." said Jotaro..
"Yes, I do. The hand in your arm could hinder your game-playing ability. D'Arby, how do I know you'll release Jotaro if you lose?" said Kakyoin pointing at Telence.
Telence walked over and held up a Kakyoin doll. They all got settled with Joseph checking the machine with hermit purple.
"The TV, console, and game cartridges are all good. It's an ordinary video game setup." said Joseph.
"I am not like my brother. I do not cheat. Now, let's begin." said Telence sitting down. "Yes" said Kakyoin, grabbing his controller. They booted the console up.
"F-Mega, select your car" said the game.
"Go ahead, and select your vehicle." Said Telence, as they flipped through car choices.
"Right," said Kakyoin. They picked their cars and pressed start.
"So, I see you picked #28 .I will be #15 . My birthday is January 5th." said T'arby, summoning Atum.
"We can begin whenever you the courtesy and start! " said Kakyoin, summoning Hierophant Green.
"Race starts at...Five!" said the screen, Atum began to hit the button fast. The red car began to rev the engine.
"He's button mashing the accelerator at such an incredible speed He's trying for a turbo start!" said Kakyoin.
"Three!" said the game.
"I don't have time." said Kakyoin
"Two!"
"to do the same! He'll take the lead!" said Kakyoin.
"One. Start!" said the game. The cars sped forward Telence in the lead. Telence cut Kakyoin off.
"He blocked me!" said Kakyoin. Telence chuckled. "As long as I'm in front he can't beat me. It's impossible for him to pass. And unfortunately for you, I never make mistakes during a race. It's over, Kakyoin!" said Telence. Hierophant Green began to move the D-pad in a circle, as the car began to spin. The car cut T'arby, shooting him to the side into the wall. As Kakyoin took the lead.
"What? Kakyoin, you've played this game before, haven't you." said Telence.
"I'd rather not say." said Kakyoin, smirking.
"All right! This is your chance, Kakyoin! Hurry up! Get your machine back on course and start!" said Joseph.
"That technique. You don't get these skills simply by playing video games. I never guessed he'd make such a bold move." said Telence, Telence was tied with him. They stopped then blasted off at the same time.
"They're tied! They're side by side!" said Joseph.
"No. Kakyoin is on the outside. He's at a disadvantage on the turns." said Jotaro.
"355 kilometers per hour, 358, 360. Three seconds till the first turn! I can't turn at this speed! I'm entering the turn at full speed! Two! One!" said Kakyoin.
Telence's car slightly pushed Kakyoin's car off the edge on the turn. Before Kakyoin got back on track.
"They're synchronized! They turned at the same speed at the same time! They're neck and neck!" said Joseph.
"I like you, Kakyoin! Your soul is on the line, but you're unflinching! You've conquered your fear! You will make a worthy addition to my collection." said Telence.
Noriaki Kakyoin thought to himself. "Conquered my fears? Thank you. I haven't always been this way. Six months ago, when I met your master, Dio, he planted a flesh bud in my brain, and I was terrified. I still remember. I remember the horror of facing that monster. My legs wouldn't move. Every hair on my body stood on end. I was frozen. I realized I was helpless. The mere sight of him was turning my own body against itself. My stomach was in knots. I could taste bile in the back of my throat. I nearly threw up. Dio gazed down at me, and said tenderly, as if calming a child, 'Kakyoin. There's nothing to fear. Let's be friends.'
Kakyoin's thoughts raced back to the moment when his resolve was shattered. He could still feel the icy grip of Dio's presence, the way it seeped into his very being, paralyzing him with fear. The memory of Dio's gaze was etched into his mind—those cold, calculating eyes that seemed to peer into his soul, stripping away his courage layer by layer. Dio's words, deceptively gentle, had cut deeper than any blade.
I curse myself! I heard his words. And I was relieved. Totally and utterly relieved. 'I can still live!', I thought. But it was humiliating. I'll never forgive him! It was humiliating beyond words. I'll never forgive myself. I curse myself for submitting to him. Jotaro saved me. That's why I decided to embark on this journey. I will never again allow myself to become the pathetic, cowardly Kakyoin I was on that fateful day!
The cars jumped and landed. "Three, two, one!" thought Kakyoin. The cars turned right.
"They're neck and neck again! The third corner!" said Joseph.
"That is why I, Noriaki Kakyoin, will never be controlled by my fears. That, I promise you!" thought Kakyoin.
"All right! The fifth corner! In sync again! They're both turning at the same speed!" said Joseph, lifting up a fist.
"Kakyoin!" snarled Telence.
"The sixth corner is coming up!" said Joseph.
"The speed tunnel comes right after the sixth turn. If you enter the tunnel, you can double your max speed to 850km. I've got to make it to the tunnel! The tunnel is wide enough for only one car. " thought Telence.
"If they try to enter the tunnel side by side, one of them is going to crash! Sixth turn! They're still neck and neck!" said Kakyoin.
The cars were slamming into each other.
"The tunnel! I see the tunnel." said Telence, there was a tunnel in the middle with road on each other.
"Kakyoin, push him aside!" shouted Joseph.
"Haven't you realized, Kakyoin? Do you really think you can push me aside? Look at your power meter!" said Telence.
"Kakyoin has less power!" said Joseph.
"You used up your power when you spun around and blocked me back at the beginning of the race! " said Telence happily as he tapped his controller as the car made Kakyoin's car lean on Telence's before knocking Kakyoin to the side. Kakyoin came back trying to knock Telence out of the way.
"Two seconds until we reach the tunnel," said Telence.
"You're going to crash! Let him have the lead! Go in the tunnel behind D'Arby!" said Joseph.
"I can't do that! If he makes it to the tunnel first, there's no way I can win." said Kakyoin.
"One second!" said Telence.
"Kakyoin!" shouted Joseph. Due to leaning on T'arby, Kakyoin was able to go sideways and drive on the walls of the tunnel.
"Whoa! He went on two wheels!" said Joseph.
"You're riding the tunnel walls," said Telence.
"Yes, Kakyoin! You can do it! Push him aside!" siad Joseph swinging his arms.
"Quiet! You're ruining my concentration!" said Telence as Joseph laughed. Everytime Kakyoin got close, T'arby would knock him away.
"He's slamming into Kakyoin!" said Joseph.
"I don't care if I lose some power. I need to get around that turn faster than Kakyoin, even if it's only a hundredth of a second sooner. I need to get out of the tunnel before him, even if it means I'm just one one-thousandth of a millimeter ahead!" thought Telence.
"No radar" said the tv.
"Hey, what's wrong? I can't see the cars!" said Joseph.
"From here on, we have to get through the tunnel in darkness." said Kakyoin.
"What?" said Joseph.
"Absolute darkness, where the radar is completely useless! And there are eight turns, a landmine, and a cannon attack. It remains dark until you're out of the tunnel. One mistake and you'll slam into the wall. But I know exactly where the turns are. And I'm sure D'Arby does too." said Kakyoin. The sound of cars zooming was heard.
"That's the car turning," said Jotaro. As Kakyoin and Telence moved the D-pad.
"What's happening? Where are they? Who's ahead?" shouted Joseph.
"Three!" said Kakyoin.
"Two!" said Telence.
"One! Cannon attack!" they both said,
"A cannon fired, lighting up the cars. For a second there, the blast lit up the cars!" said Joseph. "Kakyoin is slightly behind." said Jotaro.
"The exit! They're about to exit the tunnel!" said Joseph. They exited the tunnel sending them into the air everyone was shocked. "D'Arby is ahead! He's one car length ahead!" said Joseph.
"Now our speed will double. I have won!" said Telence.
"No! I still have more power than you, D'Arby! Which means." said Kakyoin as he moved the D-Pad in a circle. As Kakyoin's car spun in a circle.
"Kakyoin's car just. He spun and knocked D'Arby's car off the race track! He was going 850 kilometers per hour! He's out! Kakyoin's car is safe on the ground. He did it!" said Joseph.
"The car with less power loses in collisions. Forfeiting your power to ram me was a mistake. You didn't realize that I intentionally stayed one car length behind so I could spin and knock you off course." said Kakyoin.
"Is that so? Seems you're the one who's missed something. Losing power was not an accident. I planned it so you would knock my car off course! Everything rests on this one moment! Look where my car is going now!" said Telence. As his car landed further ahead.
"What? He landed on the opposite side of the track, farther ahead!" said Joseph.
"I don't believe it!" said Kakyoin.
"Yes, normally, it's impossible. Normally, an attempt to make it to the opposite track by hurdling over the curve would result in an abrupt collision with terra firma, even at 850 kilometers per hour. You can't make it by jumping over the curves. But Kakyoin, it's another story if you're catapulted over them. All I needed was your help! I sacrificed my power so you would hit me. It was all part of my plan. Now, then, Shall we proceed with our race, Kakyoin?" said Telence.
"Don't give up, Kakyoin!" said Jotaro. Atum was behind Kakyoin and grabbed hold of his spirit and dragged it out.
"Kakyoin!" said Joseph.
"There, his soul is mine. He admitted defeat. He knew it was pointless to continue racing." said Telence. Kakyoin's body fell on the table.
"I must say Kakyoin, you are the first opponent to ever make me perspire." Said Telence.
Atum pushed Kakyoin's spirit into the doll.
"This Kakyoin doll will make a most exquisite addition to my collection. He was my first opponent to conquer his fears and not crack under pressure." said Telence.
Joseph kradeled the body and said "Kakyoin!"
"I will treasure him and his good company. Careful. I advise you to remain calm and not to attack me. And that's not all. I could slip on a banana peel and hit my head, choke on a piece of gum, or suffer a heart attack and die from something as simple as someone popping a bag of popcorn. Kakyoin's soul would go straight to heaven with me." said Telence.
Telence put the Kakyoin doll on an open shelf. Jotaro sat down.
"Hey, Jotaro! Why are you sitting down? I'll beat him! I'm next! " said Joseph.
"Old man, have you even played any of these games? Stay out of this, old man. We're not playing cards or hanafuda here. We're playing baseball next. That's how we'll do this. I bet my soul." said Jotaro holding up the baseball cartridge.
"Good. I bet Kakyoin's soul. There. My Stand, Atum, has released your arm. Now that I have Kakyoin's soul, there's no reason for me to keep my Stand's hand on you. And I'd be at a bit of a disadvantage if I faced you with my Stand one-handed. I know your Star Platinum is swift and precise." said Telence as Joseph tossed the cartridge and Telence caught it.
"Of all the games you could have chosen. This one is my specialty." said Telence.
"D'Arby! The minute Jotaro beats you, I'll throttle you. Don't forget that." said Joseph. Telence placed the cartridge into the game console.
"Oh that's a baseball! " said the game.
"This game hasn't been tampered with either. I'm certain." said Joseph using hermit purple.
"First, pick your team," said Telence.
"Jaguars." said Jotaro, selecting the team. "Jaguars." said the screen.
"I see. You selected a strong offensive team. You have two batters with over a 400 batting average. Then I'll choose the Red Dragons." said Telence. "Red Dragons." said the screen.
"Offense or defense? Take your pick." said Telence.
"Offense." said Jotaro.
"Fine. Jaguars will bat first. You can design your own players by drawing their faces. This is Star Platinum." said Telence as he drew their stands as players.
"Done. Now, shall we play ball?" said Telence.
"Jaguars versus Red Dragons. Play ball!" said the game.
"I've chosen a number as my pitcher. January 5th is my birthday, you know. Here we go." said Telence.
"The pitcher is winding up. The first pitch!" said The game, Star platinum swung the bat missing as Atum threw the ball.
"What?" said Joseph.
"Strike one!" said the game.
"Hey, Jotaro. What did you just do? You swung the bat before the pitcher even threw the ball! Hey, Jotaro. What are you practicing your swing for? No. Is this the first time you've played this game? Have you even played video games before? Answer me, Jotaro!" said Joseph.
"Relax. I know how to play baseball. I'll figure out the game's controls as I go." said Jotaro.
"What? Your timing is totally off! Your swings are pathetic! This is your first time playing, isn't it?" said Joseph.
Atum threw the ball and Star Platinum missed again.
"Strike two!" said the game.
"Now you swung the bat after the catcher caught the ball! You have no clue what you're doing!
You've never played a video game before, have you?" said Joseph.
"Strike! Batter out!" said the game. Quit messing around, Jotaro! Stop trying to act so cool! You bet your soul! There's no backing out!" said Joseph gripping Jotaro's jacket.
"Good grief. This is when you're supposed to cheer for me. Like "It's only the first inning. The game's just started. You can do it, Jotaro." Like that. " said Jotaro.
"What are you thinking? Star Platinum's reflexes mean nothing if you don't know the first thing
about video games. Do you honestly think you can beat him? What's your plan, Jotaro? What's going on in that head of yours? " said Joseph, shaking him.
"Jotaro. If you're trying to trick me by pretending to be an amateur, it's not going to work. I'd never let my guard down, not even against a child! I've bet a soul, and I will not hold back." said Telence.
"Old man. I have no plans. My only "plan" is to knock the nose straight off the condescending, over-inflated douchebag taking up space beside me. All I care about is getting Kakyoin's soul back." said Jotaro pointing at Telence.
"Say what you'd like. It's still the top of the first inning, and you have one out. There's still more games to play. And remember, if you fall more than eleven points behind, you lose." said Telence.
"Second batter, number !" said the game.
"He's getting worse! He was over 40 centimeters above the ball when he swung!" said Joseph.
"Strike two!" said the game.
"Not even close!" said Joseph.
"Strike three! You're out! " said the game.
"It's all over. He's no competition for him. It's like the high school baseball champs going against the tea ceremony club. It's pathetic." said Joseph.
"Strike! Strike two!" said the game.
"It looks like he really is a beginner. This is too easy! In the same way that a judo pro can gauge his opponent's skill simply by looking at the way he wears his gi, I can tell Jotaro is a complete video game novice! But I will never let my guard down. I know every batter's weakness in this game. Next will be a low pitch to the outside. I'll throw my best pitch, the four-seam fastball, and strike him out!" thought Telence.
"First inning, two outs, two strikes, no fouls. Here comes my next pitch." said Telence.
"Go ahead. I pretty much got the hang of batting now." said Jotaro.
"What did he just say? "Got the hang of it"? What? He can't have. What is he talking about? What does he mean?" thought Telence. As Star Platinum hit the ball, sending it out of the park.
"What?" said Telence.
"Jotaro!" said Joseph, smiling.
"Good. This game is pretty fun." said Jotaro.
"Huh? It can't be. It's going. The ball is still going!" said Joseph.
"What did he say just now? He just "got the hang of batting now"? Got the hang of it? Got the hang of it? Got the hang of it?" said Telence.
"Oh Yeah It's good! You've got to be kidding me! No way!" said Joseph laughing.
"Home run!" said the screen.
"A home run!" said Joseph laughing.
"Jotaro! What did you just say? "I got the hang of it"? Did you really say, "I pretty much got the hang of batting"?" said Telence, slapping the table.
"I'm not going to say it again," said Jotaro.
"He was a beginner. He learned how to swing with just eight pitches? Jotaro Kujo has all the speed and dexterity of Star Platinum. Now I know why Master Dio finds him to be problematic. Now I know why my brother lost." thought Telence picked up his controller.
"Interesting. I couldn't have asked for a more fitting opponent. But revealing your talents so early in the game, that, my friend, is a mistake you will game continues, Jotaro." thought Telence.
Atum threw the ball as Star Platinum hit the ball out of the park.
"He did it! He did it again! Another home run! You scored four runs in the first inning! Looks like you've got this game in the bag, Jotaro! Keep it up! Keep going! Hey, D'Arby. I know you'll turn a deaf ear to me, but I'll say it anyway cause I'm a nice guy. If you return Kakyoin's soul and take us to Dio, we'll spare your life." said Joseph walking over to D'arby.
"My brother was a master gambler and a genius con artist. Yet he never said, "Terrence, let's play a game of poker." Not even once. Why do you think that is? When I was fifteen, I caught my brother making a move on my girlfriend. He was ten years older than me, and I beat him to a bloody pulp. I broke his ribs and kicked him until he vomited blood. The last thing he ever said to me was, "I'm sorry." Do you know why?" said Telence.
"Cut to the chase" said Joseph.
"Ever since we were kids, my brother knew he could never beat me. And there's a reason for that. Right now, you may appear confident, hitting home run after home run. But you feel a sense of unease, just like my brother did all those years ago. My prowess worries you, doesn't it? You're thinking, "No. Maybe. It can't be." Right, Jotaro?" said Telence.
"What are you talking about?" said Joseph.
"I'm changing pitchers! Number 15 is out. Number 7 is in. Number 77 is a power pitcher with
a maximum pitch speed of 165 km/h. I'll also tell you my pitch. Number 77 will throw a forkball
right down the middle!" said Telence.
"What? He's declaring what he's throwing?" said Joseph, surprised.
"A forkball right down the middle. Do you believe me or not?" said Joseph
"Jotaro, he's just trying to shake your confidence. Just ignore him!" said Joseph.
"Throw the ball, D'Arby." said Jotaro.
"To believe or not to believe?" said Telence.
Atum threw a ball.
"It's coming right at him! It's a fastball! Is it going to change direction? What's going to happen? He swung! Jotaro bet on the forkball! But it's not changing direction! It's a fastball!" said Joseph. Star Platinum swung and hit the ball.
"He hit the bottom of the ball!" said joseph. Atum caught the ball.
"Out! First inning! Three outs! Change!" said the game.
FIRST INNING
"You idiot! You fell for it? You swung for a forkball!" said Joseph.
"No. He already knew I would swing for a forkball. He knew before he threw the ball,
so he switched to a fastball. And he's right. I've been worried ever since we stepped foot into this mansion. He somehow knew that Star Platinum would throw a left punch." said Jotaro.
"That's impossible! Are you trying to tell me he can read your mind?" said Joseph.
"It's my turn at bat. This will be a home run. I'll hit a home run right into the left-field bleachers." said Telence.
"Old man. You're sure the game and console are good, right?" said Jotaro.
"I'm positive. And I haven't seen him make any funny moves either." said Joseph.
"Then the secret is his Stand. His Stand doesn't just take souls. He has another ability. I'm going to aim for it. Now I'll get to the bottom of this." thought Jotaro.
"What? He's going to try to hit the batter on purpose?" thought Joseph.
"Where might you be aiming now? An inside pitch? Will you throw it high? Or low? Are you planning some sort of trick?" said Telence.
"What? He pulled back the second Jotaro threw the ball! He knew exactly what was going to happen! There's no way he could have done that without reading Jotaro's mind." said Joseph.
"Home run!" said the game.
"That's one run," said Telence.
"We've faced all kinds of opponents, but never one who could read our minds. If he can really read our minds, then it doesn't matter how smart or strong we think we are. We don't stand a chance! Jotaro, what are you going to do?" thought Joseph. Telence Laughed.
BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
"He's declaring another home run," said Joseph.
"Let's see. Will it be an outside pitch? Or are you going to aim low? Perhaps a fastball? Four to two." said T'arby. Telence laughed.
Jotaro moved the ball to atums knee cap. Star Platinum threw the ball. As Atum swung the wall.
"Home run" said The screen,
"Four to two" said Telence
"A person's body language and the surrounding environment can sometimes help predict an opponent's next move. But never perfectly. His Stand predicts Jotaro's pitch with 100% accuracy. And technically he's not cheating! Another home run! It's four to three! How do we stop him from reading our minds? How?" thought Joseph.
"I'll be in the lead in no time. Now, will your next move be an inside pitch? A fastball? A high pitch? Perhaps a curveball? Oh, what do you have up your sleeve?" said Telence. Jotaro took off his hat, setting it on the tv.
"Your hat," said Joseph.
"Heh, you fool. Do you honestly think I'd cheat like my brother?" said Telence.
"Jotaro, that's not it! Hiding your face with your hat won't help. He's not watching the reflection of the screen in your eyes. There's no way he can see what you're pressing or what pitch you're choosing. I've been watching him. That's not what's going on." said Joseph.
"I'm sweating. That's why I took it off." said Jotaro.
"Please hurry up and throw your next pitch. But I won't be sweating anymore. I'll tell you my next pitch. I'm throwing a high, outside fastball." said Jotaro.
"What?" said Telence.
"What? What did you just say, Jotaro?" said Joseph.
"Just as I said. Losing your hearing, old man? I just told him my next pitch. I'm going to throw a high, outside fastball." said Jotaro.
"Jotaro!" said Joseph, stepping back.
"To believe? Or not to believe? Not too bright, are you?" said Telence.
"My Stand can peer into your soul in the same way that a thermal imager detects an object's radiation. It doesn't matter what Jotaro may say, his soul cannot lie. Yes or no? Right or left? By analyzing your soul, I can see the answer to any yes-or-no question. Outside or inside? High or low? Fastball or curveball? My Stand is infallible. A high, outside fastball? Yes or no?
" thought Telence.
Jotaro's soul replied. "Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!"
"Jotaro is telling the truth. He's going to pitch a high, outside fastball. This is no ruse. What is he up to? He beat my brother by bluffing, but he thinks that will work with me? You fool!" thought Telence.
"Here it comes." thought Jotaro. Star platinum threw the ball.
"Don't forget, you lose if you fall eleven runs behind." said Telence. The ball curved.
"What? A curve! That wasn't a high, outside fastball!" T'arby said, shocked.
"And he hit it! But it's a grounder! Throw to first! He's out!" said the game.
"I don't believe it. There was no way he wasn't throwing a high, outside fastball. No one's soul can lie. Not even the great Buddha's. Not even my brother's, the world's greatest con man!" thought Telence.
"Next is another high, outside fastball." said Jotaro.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's soul.
"He's not lying. He's serious!" thought Telence.
"Jotaro, you don't intend to have me believe you're cheating right now, do you?" said Telence.
"I do! I do! I do! I do!" said Jotaro's soul.
"What? He's cheating?" thought Telence.
"A low, inside forkball! Fly ball! The pitcher caught it! Out!" said the game.
"You cheated! Jotaro, You must've tampered with the console!" said Telence.
"No! No! No! No! No! No!" said Jotaro's soul.
"What? So he didn't tamper with it?" thought Telence.
"I know you're cheating! Now come clean! No response. I have to ask a yes-or-no question!" thought Telence.
"Looks like you can read my thoughts only when it's a yes-or-no question. Like your brother used to say, it's not cheating if you aren't caught." said Jotaro.
"It's not cheating if you aren't caught? How dare you? Do you know who you're talking to? Go ahead and pitch, Jotaro! I'll figure out your trick and take your soul!" shouted Telence.
"Now, then. Shall we continue? My next pitch will be. A high, outside fastball." said Jotaro.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's soul.
"Jotaro's soul isn't lying. He is genuinely going to pitch a high, outside fastball. I'll figure out how you're cheating! This ends now!" thought Telence.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's soul.
"He hasn't changed his mind. It's still a "yes." He's going to throw it! Here it comes!" thought Telence.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's soul.
"It's still a "yes." He threw a fastball!" thought Telence.
"It tumbled! A forkball! What? It's a different pitch!" said Telence.
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's soul.
"Out! That's three outs! Change!" said the game.
"I don't get it! I can't figure out how he's cheating? Jotaro's soul kept saying he'd throw a fastball, but it curved! How is he deceiving me? " thought Telence.
"You're done for, D'Arby." said Jotaro.
"Shut up! It's the hat! Why did you take off your hat?" said Telence knocking the hat on the ground.
"You've been cheating ever since you took that hat off! Move! I'm checking your station and controller." said Telence as Jotaro got up and retrieved his hat. Telence looked moving the chair
"How did you do it? I don't suppose it has something to do with that hat, does it?' said Telence.
"No! No! No! No!" said Jotaro's soul.
"The culprit is somewhere around here! You're using Star Platinum to cheat, aren't you? You're doing something, Jotaro! Admit it!" said Telence breathing heavily.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's soul.
"I can read people's minds! And I can read Jotaro's thoughts! How does his mind throw the ball one way, but his body throws it another?" thought Telence wheezing.
"He, uh... looks like he's losing his youthful glow. He definitely doesn't look like a guy in his twenties anymore." said Joseph.
"D'Arby, it's your turn. Hurry up and throw it." said Jotaro.
"Four to three… Only a one-point difference. I can beat him. I am a video game genius! I cannot lose. I am a video game genius! I cannot lose. My mind is a steel trap. I've won every match! I'm invincible! A video game expert is an expert at life! You think you can shake my confidence?" thought Telence.
"It's in! It's a home run! Another run for the Jaguars! It's five to three!" said the game.
Kakyoin spirit went back into his body.
"No! I inadvertently released his soul!" said Telence scared
"Kakyoin's soul just. He's conscious!" said Joseph walking over to Kakyoin smiling.
"No! I didn't admit defeat! It was an accident! Releasing his soul was a mistake!" said Telence.
Jotaro stood up "If you released his soul, then that means your soul admitted defeat." said Jotaro leaving behind hermit purple intertwined in Jotaro's controller.
"What? Joseph's Stand, he entwined it around the controller." said Telence.
"Oh, whoops." said Joseph, smirking.
"Something so idiotic. The cheat was. The one manipulating the controller. So Jotaro wasn't controlling it. It was you, Joseph Joestar!" siad Telence.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's and Joseph's soul.
"That's right, D'Arby. I'm sure your brother would have figured it out a long time ago. By the way, old man. I'm glad you caught on to my secret idea." said Jotaro as Telence collapsed.
"Of course! I know exactly what you're thinking! You're my grandson! Come on, Kakyoin. Now… What to do with you?" said Joseph as Kakyoin stood up. They looked back.
"You have to forgive me! I gave you Kakyoin's soul back! Everything's back to normal now! We're good! Right?" said Telence bowing.
"If you want to know whether I'll forgive you, why don't you just read my mind?" said Jotaro.
"No! No! No! No! No!" said Jotaro's soul.
"Tell me, will I hit you with my right fist or my left? Guess." said Jotaro.
"Just get it over with. You'll use your right" said Telence.
"No! No! No! No! No!" said Jotaro's soul.
"Your left fist?" said Telence.
"No! No! No! No! No!" said Jotaro's soul.
"Both?" said Telence.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" confirmed Jotaro's soul.
"Are you going to do the "ora-ora" thing?" said Telence.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Just punch him already." said Joseph touching his face.
With a battle cry that echoed, Star Platinum unleashed a relentless barrage of punches, each blow reverberating with the power and fury of Jotaro's indomitable will. "ORA! ORA! ORA! ORA! ORA!"
Sending Telence through the sky breaking the wall.
Telence D'Arby: Out of commission!
"Looks like we broke through some sort of wall. That's our ticket out of here, Jotaro! Kakyoin!" said Joseph.
"Good grief." replied Jotaro.