The Mystery of King Crimson (Story Arc)

The Mystery of King Crimson (キング・クリムゾンの謎, Kingu Kurimuzon no Nazo) is the fourteenth story arc in Vento Aureo.

It narrates the clash between Bucciarati and the Boss, whose King Crimson's time erasure power overwhelm Bucciarati, and his eventual forced escape.

Summary

Bucciarati tracks the Boss to the basement, and a fight ensues. The Boss reveals his Stand King Crimson and his power of time erasure. Overwhelmed by King Crimson's power, Bucciarati is fatally injured while the Boss isn't even wounded but manages to escape with Trish and joins Giorno. Unwilling to reveal himself, the Boss leaves, swearing to kill the traitors. Giorno heals Bucciarati, apparently without effect, but then Bucciarati wakes up.

Bucciarati subsequently announces to his team that he officially betrayed the Boss.

Chapters

• 079 (518). The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 1
• 080 (519). The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 2
• 081 (520). The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 3
• 082 (521). The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 4
• 083 (522). The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 5
• 084 (523). The Mystery of King Crimson, Part 6

Volumes

• 10 (56). The 'G' in Guts

Anime Episodes

• 20 (133). The Boss' Last Orders
• 21 (134). The Mystery of King Crimson