Episode 41

**"Red Moon 1"** is the forty-second released episode of *Zero Game* by Zelbasen. Gina Park, Elliot, and Loveme plot against Jay to ensure the survival of the uncontrolled Blue Moon members.

## Plot

Before the events of the Blue Moon massacre, Gina Park called Elliot and Loveme over to plot against Jay. She urged Elliot to change his passive skill as soon as possible and asked Loveme for a favor as the Operator. Aware that her condition is only getting worse, Gina realized that Jay will continue to pose as her even after she dies. Aggravated at the thought, she asked Loveme to protect those who she loved and who loved her. She also emphasized to pay special attention to the Baek brothers, since she did not want to see Jay successfully take away Alex's 100,000 LP. Loveme accepted the favor and Gina asked Elliot for an important favor as well.

Posed as Gina, Jay stated that someone started a rebellion in the guild. She ordered her members to find the traitor and move everyone to safety at the nearby village. People began to suspect Elliot including Alex, Perry, and Rosaline. Elliot refrained from providing details and told them to either stay and fight or run away. Elliot turned and left, only to be stopped by Alex who questioned his motives. Elliot abruptly asked to pair-change with Alex in order to avoid other players suspecting him as the traitor. Alex agreed and soon after the switch, Elliot hit Alex's vitals, rendering him unconscious. Perry appeared and volunteered to accompany Elliot since he would not be able to use his ability at night. Instead, Elliot asked her to look after Alex, reassuring her that he would be alright.

In the Red Village, Elliot turned Alex's Life points into a Vested Item which automatically changed the first place ranking to Jade, posing as Gina Park. Rita announced the change in first place and transferred the Stone of Reincarnation to Jay. Jay realized that after pulling off this plan, she had a chance to take down the Operator as well. Delighted at this realization, she reminded herself that retrieving Alex's 100,000 LP would make her invincible. At that moment, Elliot appeared in front of Jay as

     Alex. After realizing that it was Elliot in Alex's body, Jay laughed hysterically at Elliot's foolish attempt to fight alone at night. Elliot smiled as he activated his Shadow ability by using the "Limit Break" skill. He conjured numerous small shadow monsters that bit off the limbs of the Blue Moon members, and descended from the rooftop to attack Jay. Suddenly, Jay used her Mind Control ability prevent Elliot from using Shadow. Shocked, Elliot realized that he was naive to assume that all he had to do was avoid her eyes. Jay slowly walked up to Elliot explaining that she also learned "Limit Break" because she had already cleared Level Four. By using this particular aspect of her ability, Jay could control any designated person for three minutes even without making eye contact. She began beating Elliot, only stopping to ask him how it felt to get bested by someone whom he thought was weaker.

## Character Appearances

* Players
	+ Elliot Baek (flashback)
	+ Gina Park (flashback)
	+ Loveme (flashback)
	+ Jade Lin (flashback)
	+ Alex Baek (flashback)
	+ Nathan Kang (flashback)
	+ Perry Joo (flashback)
	+ Rosaline Kim (flashback)
* NPCs
	+ Rita (flashback)
* Guilds
	+ Blue Moon (flashback)

## Abilities and Skills Appearances

* Mind Control (flashback)
* Shadow (flashback)

## Item Appearances

* Vested Item (flashback)
* Pair-Change (flashback)
* Stone of Reincarnation (flashback)

## Gallery

Gina Park pissed at Jay for her betrayalThe Baek twins pair-changeElliot being mind controlled by Jay