Bullet News

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*"Bullet News Special: Discordia?!", "Bullet News Special: The Grand Historians?!", "Bullet News Special: Last Travel?!", and "Bullet News: The News of the Dead" redirect here.*

## Bullet News

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## **Main Background**

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**Bullet News** is the 23rd Standard Ultimate Wizard quest released for the Global version of Crash Fever, albeit at Spectre difficulty.

As it was released during the Global version's 4th anniversary, there were four story quests associated with it, **Bullet News Special: Discordia?!**, **Bullet News Special: The Grand Historians?!**, **Bullet News Special: Last Travel?!**, and **Bullet News: The News of the Dead**. It should be noted that the middle two story quests are not canon, and more of a meta commentary for the anniversary event.

Some time after the events of Zeno Aftermath, Tylor Manysecrets starts off another airing of Bullet News with the typical "BANG!". However, this time his co-host, Vicky Tellmenothing, just acts dismissively as he tries to do the opening lines. He asks her what she's trying to do, pointing out that they are supposed to be running a show. Vicky says that she had been wanting to innovate and explore new ideas, but Tylor mentions that it is a catchphrase that the listeners love, and points out that they've discussed it before.

Vicky suggests that they start out with "Bubble Bang!" instead, as it sounds cuter. Tylor points out that they're currently on air, and that this isn't the time for it. Vicky responds that she never gets to choose what she wants, and mentions some macarons that she wanted in a patisserie that she didn't get. She calls him the worst, so he gives in and agrees to let them use "Bubble Bang" just this one time. He quietly reminds her that they're on air and she needs to stop it.

Vicky asks if "fine" is all he's going to say, and Tylor asks what more she wants out of him, while referring to her as "baby". She gets annoyed at that, and then states how the show is always so serious since they constantly cover shootings and conspiracies. She suggests that they do something fun for once. Tylor ask what she means, and points out that Bullet News has been rising in the ratings lately. Vicky just tells him that he should do it by himself, if that is all that he cares about.

Tylor begs her to not act like that, and reminds her that they finally got a live audience. He asks the crowd if they all came to see Vicky, and they awkwardly cheer in response. Vicky tells the crowd that she loves them too. Tylor then tries to continue the show, saying that their first headline is something about another shooting breaking out. Vicky quickly stops him, saying that they aren't going to start off with yet another shooting. She says that this special should be something sweet and fun instead. She asks what happened to the "Facts, Trends, and Gossip" part of their show.

Tylor stumbles a bit, and suggests that they have a quick break, and asks the crowd if this is what they wanted to see. The crowd cautiously cheers in response. Vicky reminds him that the audience is there to see her, though Tylor remarks that her nail polish doesn't go well with her belt. The audience boos at his remark, and Vicky calls him a jerk for saying something so mean. Tylor tries to apologize, but Vicky says that it is too late, and what was said was said. She remarks that she guesses he doesn't love her after all.

A figure emerges from the crowd, and says that there is some breaking news. Tylor, a bit panicked, quickly asks them to explain, saying they ought to be focusing on the news, while Vicky asks the person who they are. Tylor soon recognizes the figure as the adapter.

Meanwhile, a camera shows Durkheim standing amidst a group of burnt and dilapidated buildings, and he states that he will be manipulated no longer. The camera zooms in on his face, as he asks some unknown individual if they really want to test him. He states he has heard enough, and disappears from the frame as the camera feed suddenly becomes white noise.

Tylor apologizes to the audience that they seem to have some technical issues with their live feed, which the crowd is visibly disappointed at. Vicky says that's it, and remarks that if you want something done, a girl should do it. Tylor asks if that is really what the saying is, but she tells him to shut up. He begins to protest, but she snatches his microphone away.

She states her "Bubble Bang!" catchphrase, and says they will be discussing facts, trends, and gossip. She says that their biggest story of the day is that Lucilla Ming has released a wildly popular new hit single, "My Boyfriend Lied About Being an Octopus". She mentions that the continuation of Lucilla Ming's Invertebrate Love is Real Love" tour had been cancelled due to a rise in provincial conflict. Vicky then goes on to mention fashion, and discusses how cowboy boots are trending again, advising the women to get a pair much like her own that she is wearing right now.

The crowd cheers, but the adapter asks Vicky to return Tylor's microphone. She refuses, saying that this is her show now. The adapter tries to argue that there are more important things right now, but she asks what could possibly be more important than her "cute and helpful" show. The adapter tries to explain that there are forces at play that could decide the fate of the server. The camera feed suddenly cuts back in, showing a struggling Durkheim.

The adapter asks everyone to look at the screen, but the audience focuses on Vicky instead. While Vicky is distracted, however, Tylor manages to grab his microphone back. He remarks that he has news for her, saying that she can't take his show away from him. The adapter tries to get their attention, but everyone just ignores the adapter. Vicky says that Tylor won't get her the shoes she likes nor the macarons, and now he won't even let her have the show. Tylor points out that the show is meant to be something they do together. Parts of the crowd begin to cheer for Tylor, while the other parts begin to cheer for Vicky. The two start fighting amongst each other, much to the adapter's dismay.

The adapter fights against both of them to get them to calm down, and after a long battle of wits they eventually start to lose steam. The adapter finally starts to get their attention. Vicky sighs, and says that she is so tired of this. She asks why she has to be the only one who gets it, and says that everything would be fine if Tylor just listened to her instead of arguing all the time. She suggests that they add a little bit of both in order to create the best show.

Tylor readily agrees to Vicky's idea, and says that they need "a little bit of bubble, a little bit of bullet, and the right amount of bang!". Tylor thanks the adapter for pointing that out, and Vicky says that he has to make sure she gives her a say as well. He remarks that he doesn't think speaking up would be a problem for her, and she asks if he's really trying to be sassy again. He stutters a bit, while a voice from the audience says that they ought to get married if they can't stand to look at each other without arguing. The audience begins laughing, much to Vicky and Tylor's annoyance.

Tylor suggests that they start their show for real this time. They each do their own catchphrase, and Vicky starts of by mentioning that, besides the idols, fashion, terror, and corruption, there are rumors of a new renegade. Tylor mentions that it was a young game developer that was presumed to have died from a terror attack, and Vicky says that the man has reappeared and is causing quite a havoc in the streets. They both remark that Durkheim does not seem like one to quit easily.

Tylor concludes that violent incidents happen around them all the time, while Vicky remarks that water is wet, and shoes are expensive. Tylor agrees with her last point, saying that she has certainly had him experience it first hand. The crowd then focuses on the feed of Durkheim.

At some point after the show has ended, the story quest **Bullet News Special: Discordia?!** occurs. Tylor mentions that their last show was a great success, and Vicky states that is what happens when a lady is allowed to take charge. Tylor says he isn't really sure that it was just her.

A colorful, prism-like rift in space suddenly opens up in front of them. Innes appears through the rift, and remarks that the place's lighting and color is really nice. Vicky agrees that it is lovely, mentioning that it cost a fortune, though she adds that she wasn't the one who paid for it. Tylor asks what is going on, and points out that they're in the middle of a show.

Innes asks if they really don't know her, but then realizes that she must have taken a wrong turn somewhere. She worries for a moment that she might have broken her device, but quickly gets it back into working order. Innes says that it was nice meeting them, but she has other things that she needs to attend to, saying that there are lots of dreary things that need some life and color.

Innes then notices the adapter, and asks who they are. She thinks for a moment, and says that maybe the adapter was why she ended up in the wrong place. Before anyone can react, she grabs onto the adapter, and begins to take them into the rift. She asks everyone if they could do her a favor and forget that this happened. Tylor and Vicky then continue on the show as usual.

Meanwhile, the adapter slowly wakes up on the other side, struggling with the bombardment of sensations. Xibalba talks with Innes, saying that they need to be careful as they don't know who is watching them. She asks what they will do if the Queen of Hearts discovers the truth of what happened to her. Innes says that she doesn't need to be so gloomy, and points out that she wasn't very careful when she ran into her in the first place.

Xibalba asks about what Innes said about picking up a friend, and how they felt familiar enough that they seemed like they knew each other. Innes confirms, and says that she was thinking that the adapter might be the key to finding even more. They notice the adapter waking up, and Xibalba greets them to Discordia, saying that is a land of colors.

Some time after that, the non-canon meta commentary quest **Bullet News Special: The Grand Historians?!** occurs. Tylor and Vicky introduce the show as usual, and Vicky wonders about what has been happening lately. Tylor says not much has been happening, and the most he has heard about were traffic jams, noise complaints, and lost cats. Vicky remarks that cats being lost sounds horrible, but Tylor points out that there was no crime, so there isn't really anything newsworthy about it without violence happening.

Vicky tells him to not worry, as she has just the thing. Tylor says that he hopes she has something spicy for him. Vicky mentions that there is something going on lately with war and sacrifice, prompting Tylor to ask where. Vicky also mentions that the romance is wonderful, though Tylor ignores that and asks if they have guns. Vicky admits that they don't really have those kinds of guns, and Tylor asks why he hasn't heard of such savages.

Vicky says that he would know if he actually followed pop culture for once, as there are other servers in ALICE besides Unknown Skies. Tylor asks how news from other servers is really news, but Vicky says that she is sure the audience is excited in other servers. Tylor just yawns. Vicky says that Zhuang Zi might die, referring to the story of Storm Front, and asks if he cares about that at all. Tylor just remarks that Hui Shi wouldn't let that happen.

Vicky asks how he knows about Hui Shi, causing Tylor to stutter a bit. Vicky asks if he actually follows the story, and recalls how, when she asked him to come to the Grand Historians cosplay party, he had said that it was boring and that he didn't want to go. Tylor stumbles over his words, while Vicky asks what he was doing instead, and if he was with someone else. Tylor reassures her that he wouldn't do something like that. Vicky says that she's had enough for that day's show, and she's going to find someone who cares. Tylor begs her to not leave, but once she does he just quickly concludes the show and chases after her.

Some time after that, the non-canon meta commentary quest **Bullet News Special: Last Travel?!** occurs. Tylor and Vicky start off the show as usual, and Tylor mentions that they have quite the scoop today. Vicky starts to mention something about Lucilla Ming, but Tylor stops her and mentions that he has something better due to a special source. Vicky says it better be something more interesting than Lucilla Ming's new pet fashion line, and Tylor says that it is about the recent events happening on the Main Branch.

Vicky asks if he is talking about the Carroll Games, and remarks that Carroll is really causing some havoc, though she refers to Carroll as a "she". Tylor, noticing Vicky's error, says that she must have really not been following what was going on. Tylor says this is a Bullet News exclusive, and he begins an explanation that references the story of ENDPOINT - that a ragtag band of heroes will supposedly be putting an end to the conflict, as they had placed a bomb inside Carroll's hideout.

Vicky asks if it is really OK to be talking about this, especially since Carroll might be listening. Tylor reminds her that they were blocked in that market, so they have nothing to worry about. He mentions that their coverage of the shooting at Elysium University was deemed "insensitive", though he makes a snide comment about how he feels they are "oversensitive". Tylor then continues about the events in the Main Branch, saying that the heroes could time travel. Vicky asks Tylor if he's OK, and if this is some kind of joke. She says that, while she loves surprises, this is a bit out of hand.

Tylor reassures her that it is true, and says that they would never shy away from telling their audience the truth, even if it sounded crazy. Vicky asks Tylor how he knows about this, and he insists that Bullet News has the greatest sources anywhere. He mentions that this is why Bullet News is the highest rated news show, in terms of viewership and viewer trust. Vicky asks if this has something to do with a blue-haired woman that she saw him talking to at a bar last night. Tylor just says that it's break time, and Vicky asks him if it was something to do with that "airhead in the bikini with all those scary monsters". Tylor just leaves, with Vicky telling him to come back and explain himself.

At some point after that, the mostly canon quest **Bullet News: The News of the Dead** occurs. Tylor and Vicky start off the show as usual, and Vicky mentions that she will be doing a "Ghostly Gossip" segment since Halloween is approaching. She asks Tylor what he thinks, but he just asks if she really still believes in ghosts. Vicky points out that he was just talking about time travel the other day, so why would ghosts be that crazy? Tylor says that, while he is all for outlandish tales, there is no scientific basis for ghosts.

At that moment, the lights in the studio suddenly go out. A brief flash of light is seen, and a shadowy figure begins to approach Tylor and Vicky. Vicky yells at Tylor for making a ghost angry, while Tylor stutters and says there must be a logical explanation for it. The figure, observing the room, notes that the technology seems to be from "the past". The lights suddenly turn on, revealing Aleister. Tylor loudly shouts "BEGONE, EVIL SPIRIT!", and Aleister remarks that, in response to such hostility, he will make a quick exit. He runs out of the studio while concealing his face with his robes.

As Tylor and Vicky recover from the incident, Vicky begins to smile, prompting Tylor to ask what she is smiling about. Vicky points out how Tylor called the figure an "evil spirit", despite him previously saying that ghosts weren't real. He points out how Aleister was dressed, and how it was unlike anyone from their time period, but just gives up and admits defeat, saying that she can run her Ghostly Gossip segment. Tylor says that it has already been an exciting first segment, and asks if she has anything else, to which Vicky says she doesn't. Vicky then thinks for a moment and remembers something, and mentions how she heard that there will be a big Halloween party happening. She asks the studio staff to give her a spotlight, and then says that she better see everyone there.

The story is continued in Revelations.

## Counter Units

The Regional Festival counter unit to this quest is the Anniversary version of Durkheim. The Regional Spectre counter unit to this quest is Frazer.

## Quest Overview

* [Prologue 1]
* [Prologue 2]
* [Ultimate]
* [Spectre]
* [Epilogue]
* [Bullet New Special: Discordia?!] [Story] Kooky Crazy Android
* [Bullet News Special: The Grand Historians?!] [Story] Slow News Day
* [Bullet News Special: Last Travel?!] [Story] The Big Scoop
* [Bullet News Special: The News of the Dead] [Story] Twilit Tidings

## Post Quest Blurbs

* **Lucilla Ming Silent Hit:** 'Delayed for a Cat Toy', one of Lucilla's lost singles, has been rediscovered recently thanks to her new label.
* **Promised Shoes:** Tylor usually tries to make Vicky happy with presents... But those limited-edition shoes he promised her once were stolen.
* **Tylor Secret Closet:** Tylor has a secret closet in his apartment. He has never revelead what is inside.
* **Bullet News Location:** Located in the capital of Unknown Skies, Bullet News is so popular that a ticket is almost impossible to come by.
* **Le Rouge:** It appears that while he was training with Malinowski, Durkheim decided to buy a new trench coat from an anniversary sale.
* **La Noir:** The old Malinowski bike, which Durkheim grew to love. He received it as a present, but the story behind it is still unknown.
* **The Love Guns:** A decorative pair of guns. When put together, they reveal a heart.
* **A New Threat:** Durkheim's adversary has been deleted from all archived footage. The police have no witness reports on record.

## Trivia

* Tylor mentioning how Bullet News is blocked in the Main Branch is likely a reference to how the Japanese version of Crash Fever no longer gets original content from the Global or Taiwanese versions.