Some people have been thinking Jonathan is looking after Avdol while he's recovering. He's... Not. Jonathan has another task, and it's an important one. So even though Avdol is returning this chapter, we won't be seeing Jonathan for a bit longer.

As the group got into the boat they purchased, Joseph said, "This is our final stretch before Egypt, the Red Sea. Hol Horse, do you know anything else about the rest of DIO's assassins?" "We never found the Stand user representing the Fool," Hol Horse noted, "And DIO himself has the Stand representing the World, so that just leaves the Judgement and the Priestess. Unfortunately I don't know anything about their powers, but I do know who their users are. Judgement is a man named Cameo, while Priestess is named Midler." "I know where the Fool is," Joseph said, "We'll be meeting him soon enough. But let's get across the sea first."

"I WAS JOKING!," DeKurliss roared out, seeing that Mannish Boy had failed spectacularly. "Good grief... We only have two remaining assassins to send against the Joestars. Let's see... Where are they...? Hello." He saw the boat was not straight crossing the Red Sea. "So they're reaching a small island in the middle of the sea. Perfect. I'll have the Judgement head there and deal with them." He immediately sent out the call.

"Hey old man," Jotaro said, "Aren't you going the wrong way? We have to head west to reach Egypt." "There's someone I need to meet with first," Joseph explained, "So we're making a brief detour to that island over there. Trust me, this man is very important to our journey." "Is he talking about the Stand user for the Fool card?," Hol Horse asked. "Possibly," Polnareff said, "But we'll find out before long."

On the island, the place looked deserted. "Does someone really live here, Mister Joestar?," Fluttershy asked. "Just one person," Joseph replied, "At least, that's what he told me." "'He' who?," Kakyoin asked. Suddenly, something peered at him through the foliage, prompting Hol Horse to aim his Stand in defense. "Relax," Joseph said, "That's who we're here to see." A man came rushing out of the brush, and the group gasped. "He... He looks just like Avdol!," Fluttershy realized, "But with gray hair!"

As the man started feeding some chickens, Joseph approached. "Excuse me. My name is Joseph Joestar. Me and these other five are heading for Egypt." "Go away!," the man said curtly, "I won't listen! No one ever comes here with good news, so I don't want to hear it!" He turned around, and sure enough his face was identical to Avdol's. He then stormed into the house. Hol Horse took a step back. "That... That can't be..."

"That's Avdol's father," Joseph explained, "He isolated himself from the world and lives alone on this island. I didn't tell you all because if DIO were to know that we were here, his peace would be disturbed." Polnareff closed his eyes. "What are you looking like that for?," Hol Horse said sadly, "In case you forgot, I was the one who caused Avdol's death." "Only because of my carelessness," Polnareff admitted, "That's a burden I'll have to carry for the rest of my life..."

"I know Avdol's brother is a Stand user," Kakyoin noted, "What about his father?" "Yes, he's also a Stand user," Joseph said, "But I don't know what his Stand does." Polnareff then walked off. "I guess he needs time to think about things," Fluttershy said. Once he was certain he was out of earshot, she added, "I'm feeling kinda bad about all this, though. When will we be able to tell him the truth?" "Once we're ready to leave," Joseph assured her. Hol Horse looked confused. "Truth about what?," he asked.

"I suppose we can put your mind at ease, at least," Joseph said, "Come inside and see for yourself." The four of them entered the house. "I must admit," came a familiar voice, "I never expected you'd be joining us, Hol Horse." From the nearby bathroom came Avdol, drying off his hair. Hol Horse looked completely shocked. "But... But how did you surviving getting shot through the brain by my bullet!?"

Avdol chuckled as he pointed to the scar on his forehead. "Simply put, you never shot me through the brain. Your former partner, J Geil, stabbed me so vigorously that my head wound up facing upwards at just the right angle that your bullet merely grazed my skull. The impact still knocked me unconscious, not to mention the blood loss." He rubbed his shoulder. "I'm still feeling that wound." Hol Horse sighed in relief. "That's my conscience cleared. But what about your father?" "Still in Egypt helping my brother's merchant business I'd imagine," Avdol explained.

"This whole thing was based on a lie," Fluttershy explained, "Even Kakyoin was in on it after the fact." "But not Polnareff?," Hol Horse asked. "He can't exactly lie on command," Jotaro noted, "And Avdol needed time to recover. As for Jonathan, he never returned to Britain. He stayed with Avdol until he recovered, then headed off to America to pick up something for Granddad. We'll be meeting him in Egypt after we've crossed the Red Sea." "This'll certainly catch DIO's forces by surprise," Hol Horse said, "I already reported Avdol's death to them."

Evening started to fall and Polnareff had not yet returned. "Hmm," Avdol muttered, "Perhaps I should go and look for him. It'll give him much relief to see me alive again." "Be careful," Hol Horse said, "Regardless of what Mister Joestar said, I'd bet dollars to rupees DeKurliss has used his Stand to track us to this island. It'll be either Cameo or Midler and I don't know anything about their powers." Avdol nodded. "Not to mention I still haven't fully recovered. I'll have to guard my shoulder if I encounter an enemy."

As he looked about the island, he heard a small tremor. Looking in that direction, he saw a robotic humanoid floating in the air. "I am the Stand that represents the Judgement card!," it announced, though it was clear it was not talking to Avdol, which meant Polnareff was likely nearby. "As for my ability," Judgement said, "I can grant the wishes people hold deep in their hearts and give them form from the dirt and earth. You made your own sister, all from your own heart!"

Avdol sighed. 'Even after finally getting his revenge, Polnareff still can't let go of his emotions for his sister.' It was clear that this was Cameo, since Hol Horse mentioned he was the Stand user representing the Judgement card. "You said something about your third wish," Judgement continued. He had been monologuing while Avdol was in thought. There was no need to hear it, since it was Polnareff that needed to learn that lesson. Judgement chuckled. "You wanted to bring Avdol back." Avdol raised an eyebrow, then remembered none of DIO's servants realized he was still alive, and neither did Polnareff.

"Hail 2U!," Judgement called out, and Avdol watched in surprise as an earthen image of himself rose up from the ground. The figure had his clothes, but was deliberately incomplete, its left eye looking rather veiny. The figure scratched at Polnareff, its fingers breaking apart. It was soon joined by a naked female figure, which Avdol recognized as resembling Polnareff's sister Sherry, albeit with her right eye pulsing with veins.

'Polnareff's hesitating,' Avdol realized, 'If he'd just calm down and remember these aren't real, he could summon Silver Chariot and destroy them. Looks like I'll have to step in.' Polnareff did finally think to summon his Stand, but it got restrained by Judgement. "Sorry, you've already had your three wishes. You don't get a fourth one." As the clay figures moved to bite into Polnareff, Avdol came up behind his doppelganger, surprising Polnareff at the sight. Avdol quickly grabbed the clay doll's hand and crushed it easily. "Gotcha!"

"What!?," Judgement called out, as his clay Avdol screamed as if in pain. Polnareff gasped. "I knew it! That was no illusion! There was another Avdol behind the clay one!" Avdol smirked. "Magician's Red!" The familiar sight of Avdol's Stand appeared and crushed his clay doppelganger's head, destroying it. "Impossible!," Judgement said, "You should be dead! You were stabbed by J Geil then had your brains blown out by Hol Horse!"

Polnareff couldn't believe his eyes. "Are you really Muhammad Avdol!?" "Yes I am!," Avdol called out. Polnareff still couldn't seem to grasp it, but Avdol waved his finger. "Tsk, tsk. Still lacking in maturity I see. You've been dwelling on your sister's death all this time without considering the consequences." "This is preposterous!," Judgement called out, "Did Hol Horse lie in his report when he decided to join the Joestars!?" "He didn't lie per se," Avdol clarified, "He really did believe I was dead."

He lifted up his headband to reveal his scar. "His bullet did hit my forehead, but right before then when J Geil stabbed me my head was facing upward, so the bullet only grazed my skin and skull. It never even reached my brain. That said, the impact did make me lose consciousness. Hol Horse never realized I was still alive because of that." He pointed to Judgement. "So you would be Cameo of the Judgement. For your actions here today, you'll receive... Hell 2U!"

Polnareff couldn't help but cheer up. 'My third wish came true for real. Avdol really did come back to life!' Judgement seemed to have calmed down after the revelation. "This may be a blessing in disguise. After I kill both of you here, I can get an additional reward for succeeding where Hol Horse failed!" He then grabbed the Sherry doll and threw it at them. Polnareff growled in anger. "Silver Chariot!" The knightly Stand immediately slashed the doll apart, as Magician's Red destroyed the remnants. "Avdol... You're right," Polnareff said, "It's time to bury the past once and for all. But that doesn't mean I'll forgive this man for abusing even the image of my sister!"

"Just be careful," Avdol said, "His Stand is pretty strong. And fast too." "Avdol," Judgement said, "Tell me your three wishes. I'll be sure to grant them before you die." Avdol smirked. "My wishes? Clearly you don't realize that I've been listening for a while. I do have some wishes in mind, but you won't be able to turn them against me with your power. That said, instead of three..." He held up his hand, only the thumb curled against his palm. "I'll take four wishes!"

Judgement looked taken aback. "Four wishes...? You can't be serious..." Avdol smirked. "So you'd deny my wish when you offered so freely. Here, let my Stand offer my first wish! Magician's Red!" Magician's Red made to kick Judgement, who chuckled as he put his guard. "So weak against my Stand. There's no way you'll be able to--" But his words were cut off by his own scream of pain as Magician's Red easily broke apart the arm it was using to guard.

"What do you know?," Avdol said tauntingly, "My first wish was for you to scream in pain. And sure enough, it came true." "How is this possible...?," Judgement asked in confusion, "Even if you destroyed my clay dolls, they crumble easily. You shouldn't be nearly strong enough to damage me from what I saw." "I had to take care to guard my shoulder," Avdol explained, "It still hasn't completely healed from Hanged Man's attack. I also didn't have time to strengthen it, having only woken up three days ago and taken a comfortable flight here from India."

Polnareff chuckled. "That's Avdol for you. Still the best." Avdol smiled. "Now then, for my second wish..." Magician's Red started strangling Judgement with its Red Bind. "I'll have you scream in fear! And for my third wish..." Magician's Red launched a powerful kick to Judgement's back. "You'll cry in regret!" As Judgement wound up fulfilling both wishes, albeit against its will, it quickly disappeared in a puff of dust.

"He's running away!," Polnareff called out. "The Stand yes," Avdol noted, "But with its speed and power, Cameo himself should be somewhere close by, due to the normal rules of Stands." They searched the tall grass until they found a wide reed sticking out of the ground. Avdol plucked a nearby leaf and place it on top. Sure enough, the leaf floated up as wind came from inside the reed. Avdol then stuck his finger inside, which got stuck when something sucked it in. As he pulled it out, the tell-tale sound of a breath could be heard.

'So he's hiding underground,' Polnareff realized, 'This coward dared to use my sister's memory. I'll show him some real hell!' He then chuckled. "What's say we chuck a few things down this hole?" He threw down some dirt, sand, a spider, some ants, and a lit match. The puff of black smoke indicated it was having an effect, but Cameo still stayed underground. Avdol then got an idea. "Polnareff, I think I'm starting to feel nature calling." He indicated the reed, and Polnareff realized what Avdol was getting at, which honestly disgusted him.

As the two started draining the lizard, Avdol said, "Come now, let's laugh together in this moment of bonding!" He started to laugh raucously as Polnareff looked at him in concern. "Your personality seems to have changed a little. I couldn't imagine you doing this two weeks ago. Are you sure that gunshot wound didn't rattle your brains a little?" "Eh, it might have," Avdol admitted, then got right back to laughing. Polnareff gave a good-natured shrug and started laughing himself.

Before long, Cameo came bursting out of the ground, urine spilling from his mouth as he yelled out in disgust and horror. He then spotted the two Stand users and realized he was outmatched. He immediately assumed a pleading. "Please! I beg you, spare me!" Avdol scoffed. "My fourth wish... Will be that none of your wishes ever come true! Magician's Red does not forgive!" And with that, Cameo was consumed by flames, though only enough to burn away his hair, burn his clothes to shreds, and leave his skin charred black. Polnareff shrugged at the poor man's humiliation. "Ba dum tss..."