House of Horrors: Isle of the Damned
Chapter 2 Act 10
The Ship of Nightmares
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Location: Reception Room Vestibule
Time: 7:00 PM
Date: April 14th, 1912
"I cannot believe this shit is happening," Daisuke said, leaning back against one of the support columns near the entrance to the staircase.
"Is this seriously happening? Someone actually killed in here?" Shiro asked, glancing around the room, giggling. "I can't believe someone actually had the balls to do that!"
"Shiro, try to be more careful. We don't know who's dead right now." Mackenzie said sternly. "It could very well be your sister you know," the painter continued, earning a frown from the girl.
"If someone dares to even touch a hair on her head, I will stab the shit out of them. And that isn't a threat."
"Fuck me… I can't believe this!" Diego snapped angrily, as he walked down the stairs onto B-Deck. He was followed by Ren, Miyaki, Giselly, and Mallory.
"I'm glad to see you guys!" Charlotte said, a look of relief on her face. She was even more relieved when her sister Nessa came onto the landing, hugging her sister tightly.
"Big sis! You're alright! I'm so happy you are still here with me!"
"Me too kiddo." the girl softly replied, hugging the girl back.
"Hijo." Maria said softly, grabbing Daisuke's attention. He threw his arms around her, a sigh of relief leaving his lips.
"Mama… I'm glad you're alright."
"I haven't seen Aikeno all day. She was going to spend it with her son and Haruna. We normally convene at 4 for tea, but she missed that time." she said softly. Daisuke swallowed the lump in her throat.
"We should… we should probably take roll call, make sure everyone is here." he said softly.
"Ugh… I can't believe I have to waste my time on this shit." Lars snapped angrily, as he slammed the B-Deck Promenade doors closed. "I can't even enjoy the fucking sunset without some asshole deciding to off some mother fucker."
"You know, we could do without your attitude." Giselly snapped, glaring at the man. "All you've done these past few days is sit around, drink and smoke cigars. So if you don't give a fuck about what's going on here, then feel free to leave. I'm sure the Smoking Room will serve your needs."
"No one leaves." Diego said firmly, causing the group that had gathered to look at him. "Everyone of us here is a suspect. I trust that none of us are capable of killing someone. However, after the last time, we can't take too many precautions."
Everyone remained silent, not exactly knowing how to reply to the man. The NPC passengers were walking around, silently asking why such a large group had gathered. A few moments passed, and Dalila entered the room, followed by Seisha, Eris, Nyx, and Alice. The five of them had worried looks on their faces. Alice looked around for a moment, asking the question no one had an answer to.
"Do we know who it was that died?"
"Sorry Alice, we're pretty much in the dark. We don't know anything, Surrashakuma said we would get some generated Student ID's that would contain the information we need. We can only hope whoever it was had a swift painless death. Though knowing the state of this game, I hardly think it is," the storyteller said. He felt someone take a hold of his hand, and looked to his side, seeing it was Charlotte.
"I hope that's the case too… no one needs to suffer in pain."
"Should we get alibis ready?" Eris asked, earning curious looks from the others. "It would be good to know where each of us was. That way, we'll have more time to investigate the scene and not waste what little time we have searching this massive ship for clues."
"She's right. If that's the case then I'll go first. Me and Nyx were having tea in my suite. I did briefly step out to get some crumpets from Cafe Parisien. I ran into Ashton in the hallway, our meeting was brief but we went on our way not long after."
"Diego, Miyaki, Ren, Mallory and I were on the Palm Court. We took the Titanic tour earlier trying to access a control panel located in the Marconi Room. Miyaki and I were able to get into the system, but we weren't able to change much or get us out. Afterward, we decided to wait on A-Deck until dinner." Giselly said.
"Seisha, and I were in the reading room. He asked me to read him a story, so we spent most of the day there. We met up with Eris just as we left the room." Dalila explained, earning a nod from Seisha.
"Miss Dalila was very kind to me. She read me, Moby Dick, it's such a good story!" the boy said happily, as he still clutched the book in his hands.
"I don't have an alibi sadly. I was taking a walk through C-Deck hoping to clear my mind." the Gorgon said firmly. She glanced at Nessa, who was still holding onto her sister's hand. "What about you? I think I heard you say something about the pool?"
"That's right. But I went there by myself, so I don't have anyone to back me up." the curly pink-haired girl replied with a frown. "Even then, it wasn't me who killed them. It would take me awhile to go from F-Deck to B-Deck, even using the lifts. You'd clearly be able to tell if it was me,"
"It doesn't matter honey. This is a video game, meaning anything can and will be able to happen. Who knows? Maybe you were capable of doing it after all." Lars said, holding back a chuckle. "For all we know, you and your cunt of a sister could have worked together. Maybe you even found some tickets to get off this island?"
"Porque no cierras tu puta boca? All you ever do is antagonize people. If you don't have anything to say, then don't fucking say anything." Daisuke said, stepping up to the man, glaring in his eyes.
"Oh? Is the storyteller going to do something about it? Are you mad that I called the siren and her sister a cunt? Because that's what she is. A useless sweaty-" the man didn't even finish his insult, as the storyteller silenced him with a punch. Lars stumbled back, confused for a moment, only to take a second punch right to the mouth. "Ack!"
"You talk like that about my girlfriend again and I will knock every single tooth out of your face. I will make you swallow each and every one!"
"Son… don't do this." Maria said, grabbing hold of Daisuke's wrist. "This is what he wants… he wants you to get angry. Don't give him the satisfaction. You worry about yourself and those closest to you."
"Pfft." the man spat, covering the pristine white tile with pink blood. "What about you madam? What were you doing on the night of April 14th? Killing someone perhaps?"
"Hijo de tu puta madre." the woman hissed angrily at the man. "I don't have to tell shit to the likes of you. But for your information, I was in the Gymnasium with Ibb and Riku. We were there until the dinner alarms were sounded. We split up just before the system-wide announcement. They headed to their rooms while I headed down here."
"Then all three of them are innocent of this. Especially since I remember seeing Maria, Ibb, and Riku entering the Palm Court for a brief moment before splitting up." Miyaki added, giving the woman a smile.
"She's telling the truth, I saw them as well." Ren said, corroborating his friend's statement. Lars shrugged his shoulders.
"Like I give a shit, one of you fuckers did it. And I'm truthfully going to enjoy seeing you all die. The best of humanity all gathered together on the Ship of Dreams, in order to put one of their own to trial. What an upset!" he said with a laugh. "Oh wait… we aren't even the best of humanity. We're just some bumblefucks who got turned into monsters and shit by an insane doctor! Ha! Even better!" he laughed, as he made his way out of the landing.
"I really hope he dies," Charlotte said, glaring at his retreating form. Daisuke gave her a questioning look, his brow raised slightly. "I...I what I mean to say is… I" she stammered, unable to get the words out.
"Big sis… earlier Daisuke said you were his girlfriend, is that true?" Nessa asked quietly. Charlotte blushed bright cherry red.
"Erm… I went to look for him and ended up finding him at the bow. He showed me how to fly, my feelings poured out of me and I finally had the courage to kiss him."
"That also proves to be our alibi. We didn't return to the First Class Entrance until just before the system announcement." the man said, wrapping his arm around her waist.
"Eeeee!" Miyaki cried, causing everyone to cringe. A nearby man's glass ended up breaking from how high pitched her screech was. "You two are so fucking cute together!"
"Goddamn girl, are you part dolphin or something? Jesus my fucking ears." Eris cried, earning a laugh from Giselly.
"Didn't you know? One of Miyaki's circus routines was animal calls. She has the most accurate dolphin call in the world. In fact, she thinks she can speak dolphin."
"I don't think I can, I know I can." the girl boasted. "In fact, I think Peter was going to get a dolphin for our show. I know Kitty was having a conniption because "Cat's don't like water" even though Tigers are excellent swimmers and-"
"Kiki sweetheart, you are ranting," Shiro said, causing the woman to flush."Any-hoo… me and Kenzie here were admiring the art in the First Class Lounge. She's been feeling a little down since Dais gave her the shaft."
"Shiro!" the girl cried out in embarrassment. "It wasn't like that… I confessed and he didn't feel the same way. Which reminds me, I'm sorry Charlie, I didn't mean to make things awkward between you two!"
"O-oh it's fine… I still see you as a little sister. Besides, I'm sure there's more fish in the sea, as they say." the siren replied.
"So yeah… since Kenzie was feeling down, I decided to hang out with her. We walked around the promenade and like I said before, ended up in the lounge. We were there when the announcement was given. Nothing really special happened," she said, flipping her ponytail over her shoulder. "So Dais I was wondering, when are you going to give Charlotte your shaft?"
Daisuke took a breath, about to angrily answer the question when three loud beeps filled the Grand Staircase, all of which were ignored by the NPCs.
"Ahem, attention all participants of the Killing Game. The time now is 7:10 PM. As of now, the student ID's containing information on our beautiful murder scene, are located in your pockets! Get to it or else you'll lose a lot of time! Have fun hunting!" the voice of Surrashakuma cried, causing everyone to freeze in place. No one knew what to do, not wanting to say or do anything. Finally, Diego decided to examine his pocket, finding the black cell phone like device resting within.
He booted it up, eyes widening in shock. His hand shook slightly as he scrolled through the information he was given. He finally looked up from the screen, looking at the others who gave him expectant looks. He looked to Daisuke, gesturing for him to follow.
"What's up?"
"It's bad… really bad," he said. Before he could even say anything, Miyaki's scream filled the staircase.
"DAD!"
"Holy shit… six people?" Dalila said, holding her hand to her mouth. "Who would do something like this?"
"Daisuke!" Giselly cried, getting his attention. He saw the circus performer was on the ground, visibly shaken. Sobs wracked her small frame as she clenched her eyes tightly shut, muttering things under her breath. "You have to find who did this!"
"Why me? I don't have any experience from this shit… we barely got through the last one, you actually think I can figure this one out?" he cried back. Giselly gave him a firm look, glaring into his soul.
"You have kept everyone together practically since the beginning. So buck up and figure this shit out! I have full confidence in you!" she said. He felt someone take his hand, giving it a soft squeeze.
"She's right Dais… I believe in you too… I'm sure you can figure this out." Charlotte said. He swallowed hard, giving the woman a nod.
"Seriously… why the hell does everyone think I have what it takes to solve this shit?" he thought, hearing a laugh in the back of his head.
"Because boy… you are the Shining Star of Justice. You exude my aura, that's why they all gravitate to you whenever someone dies. Because it is your duty to bring their killer to justice… it's high time you did your job. Unless you want me to take over?"
"No… I'm going to do this by myself, I don't need your help." he muttered angrily under his breath. Charlotte gave him a look of confusion, but said nothing as she glanced at the reports.
Alice's Account has been added to your Truth Bullets
Giselly's Account has been added to your Truth Bullets
Dalila and Seisha's Account has been added to your Truth Bullets
Maria's Account has been added to your Truth Bullets
Charlotte and Daisuke's Account has been added to your Truth Bullets
Shiro and Mackenzie's Account has been added to your Truth Bullets
Location: Parlor Suite (B-68)
Time: 7:10 PM
Date: April 14th, 1912
Victim File #2: Felicks Mlynarz
Cause of Death: Broken Neck
Time of Death: Approximately 6:50 PM
The victim was found by Sayaka Maizono, Kanemoto Mizuki and Ethan Gold in Suite B-68. He only suffered one injury, a broken neck.
Victim File #3: Tsumugi Shirogane
Cause of Death: Unknown
Time of Death: Approximately 6:47 PM
The victim was found tied to the bed within suite B-68. She shows various forms of trauma, including blunt force trauma to the back of her head, disembowelment, organ mutilation, and signs of sexual assault. A true cause of death cannot be identified.
Hostages are not official participants, thus their deaths do not follow the importance of those above. While Tsumugi wasn't a participant, she was given a motive, thus is counted as a victim. Good luck finding clues~ Surrashakuma.
"Atua forgive me. I wasn't able to spread your teachings to these people before they passed on. I apologize, as your Oracle, I promised to spread your message around the world. I have failed and because of that, these people are all dead."
"Hey, hey!" Kanemoto cried, causing Bethany to help in surprise. "Look, I like ya and I respect ya. But don't start spouting that Atua bullshit here. We don't fucking need it!"
"Let's not let petty sentiments get in the way of our search. We've got a lot of work to do is we wish to find enough evidence." Ethan said, moving toward Felicks. He knelt before him, feeling around his neck. "Okay, the victim file matches up with the scene."
"So his neck was truly broken?" Angie asked, a grimace on her face. "Why is that? Looking around the room, you can see the carnage. Why is he the only one that got this type of death?"
"Perhaps it was a mercy death?" Sayaka asked, earning odd looks from the others. "Think of it this way, what if he was at the wrong place at the wrong time?"
"That wouldn't match up with the rest of the scene. Maybe the person who did this was running out of steam and decided to snap his neck." The cryomancer said. "Whatever the case may be, at least his death was swift. The same cannot be said about the others."
Victim File #2 has been added to your Truth Bullets
Victim File #3 has been added to your Truth Bullets.
Felicks' death (Mercy?) Was added to your Truth Bullets.
Angie moved toward the next two bodies, being the ones belonging to Holland Gehrig and Kinzo Weiss. Their bodies had been heavily mutilated, to the point where the only way to recognize them is by the tags they had around their necks. Their faces were destroyed as if bludgeoned by something. Their knuckles were bloody and mangled, having hit something hard. Bethany knelt next to them, uttering a small prayer.
"Sister dear, do you see something here that catches your eye?" She asked. Bethany opened her eyes, looking around the floor.
"Not really. Aside from the mirror shards and their crushed heads. It looks as if they were beaten to death. If we had their victim report-"
"But we do not. Meaning we need to solve this without them. Look at the mirror share there, what do you see?" Angie asked. The younger girl looked at the share, seeing the reflection of the ceiling. Her eyes widened as she looked up.
There was blood spatter all over the ceiling. The intricate Mother-of-Pearl designs were soaked with blood. Small dots peppered the ceiling, being heavier in other areas and lighter near the back of the room.
"There's blood on the ceiling. Meaning… someone used something to kill these two. They struck them in the head and continuously brought it down. Every time they lifted it up, the blood would spatter on the ceiling!"
"Exactly. And while Tsumugi's face is still recognizable, she has signs of blunt force trauma. There may be some correlation between the two." Angie said firmly.
"Weiss and Gehrig's deaths was added to your Truth Bullets
Ceiling Blood Spatter was added to your Truth Bullets.
"Big sis, who do you think could have done This? They must have been really angry at someone or something for all of this to occur." Bethany said, earning a sigh from the former artist.
"I cannot say, dear sister. All I do know is that someone brought all of these people together for a reason. That person saw it opportune to kill them all in one fell swoop." She replied, resting a finger on her chin. "Perhaps something lead to that? I know there is something amiss here but I do not know what."
Kanemoto moved towards Shidou and Aikeno. To her, they were the most tragic victims. Of course, she thought this due to their children being aboard the vessel. Shidou was resting against the back wall, a cord wrapped around his neck. She poked it with her finger, feeling it closely.
"What the hell is this? I've never seen anything like this before." She mumbled to herself. A shiver went through her and looked up, seeing the doors to the private Promenade were open.
"I'll examine you in a moment." She thought as she glanced down at Shidou. She noticed something golden sticking out of his pocket. She reached for it eyes widening a bit. "This is… the corner of a golden ticket?"
Only a piece of it remained. She dug into his pockets but found nothing. She looked the ticket over, spotting the letters RMS on the top corner. Aside from that, there was no writing on it. She frowned, placing the corner inside her bra.
"I'll keep that for evidence. If seems to me as if someone came here and killed him for this ticket. But if that's the case, why leave just a corner in his pocket?"
Her gaze fell down to Aikeno. She was such a kind woman. She clearly loved her son. Seeing her laying there with her throat cut made her stomach spin. She closed her eyes, a memory filling her mind.
"Leave the sick girl, Charlie's sister and Miss Del Rio alone. They're good people…"
"I'll keep that in mind."
"Nico… did you actually go through with this?" She asked herself slowly. She shifted her eyes back to Shidou. "Wasn't Nico strangled to death in her killing game? Maybe she… not but she's so tiny. I doubt she could have actually done that."
Golden Ticket Corner was added to your Truth Bullets.
Nico the potential killer? was added to your Truth Bullets.
Nico's cause of Death was added to your Truth Bullets.
Feeling another cold breeze, the brunette slowly stood up, opening the door to the private Promenade. She took a deep breath, her lungs filling with cold air. She took a few steps forward, rubbing her arms.
"Damn sleeveless dresses. Why the hell does Rinrin like seeing me in these so much?" She said softly to herself, a warm mist leaving her lips. She noticed nearby planter had been tipped over.
The plant was still in place, though wilted from being thrown sideways. She noticed the side of the planter had been pulled off. The soil had been spilled all over the deck as the wooden boards had been pulled apart. She traced her finger over it, finding it slightly sticky.
"This planter was put together with glue and resin. The side was pulled off by someone. Could that black cord around Shidou's neck be the resin?" She said softly to herself. Her eyes glanced down to the deck, spotting a few splotches of blood. "Blood… whoever killed everyone in there came out here. It's possible the murder weapon was ditched."
Planter's Missing Corner was added to your Truth Bullets
Planter's Resin was added to your Truth Bullets
Before she returned inside the room, Kanemoto looked at Ethan, who was speaking with Sayaka. She grit her teeth, feeling her anger beginning to boil.
"That bastard… he's in bed with Surrashakuma and Jibo. He's been feeding them information from moment one. But so is Lars… those two asshats probably did this. They may have even forced Nico to take part in this shit. I'll keep this to myself until the time is right. I wouldn't want to reveal my cards too early."
Kanemoto's Witness Report [Can only be used by her] has been added to your Truth Bullets.
"I wasn't expecting Tsumugi to end up like this. She had changed, she really had. She wanted the best for all of the ghosts on the island. She always made sure we were doing well mentally." Sayaka said, frowning. "How could someone do this to her?"
"I'm not sure Sayaka. All I know is that someone did her and Felicks in. We need to find as much information as we can. It's the only way we will win this case. The last thing we need is another sacrificial roulette."
"R-right." She said softly, approaching the bed. She did her best to stay away from the blood. She didn't want her feet to be soaked with blood. "She has bruises around her ribs. Right below the cut." She said, pointing to the violet mark on her skin.
"Hmm…" Ethan mumbled, feeling her side. He felt her ribs moving around, causing him to pull his hand back. "Her ribs are broken. Whoever attacked her, hit her with enough force to break them."
"Her file says she has signs of blunt force trauma. Even if her head is only mentioned, I feel like this could also be part of that." The idol said.
Tsumugi's broken ribs was added to your Truth Bullets.
Ethan spared a glance at Aikeno, before turning back to Tsumugi. Both women had something in common, cuts to their body. Cuts that could only be made with a blade. Sayaka sighed, looking away from her deceased friend.
"I wonder if she was okay with this. If a person dies and becomes a ghost. That's that. But if a ghost dies, then I'm sure it's permanent."
"Have you noticed anything? Both Aikeno and Tsumugi have similar wounds." He said, earning an incredulous look from the idol. "What I mean is, both can only be caused by knives."
"You think a knife was used to cut Tsu open?" The blue-haired beauty asked, earning a nod from the cryomancer.
"I believe that's the case. It's not that hard to get a knife from the dining room and carry it with you." He said, narrowing his eyes. "I wouldn't put it past someone to actually do something like that, especially with the Golden Tickets being involved."
"So someone grabbed a knife, killed everyone here and left? I don't buy it!" Sayaka said, pointing to her friend. "What about that? It's clear Tsumugi was raped."
"Sweetie, I know you are angry but don't throw a tizzy with me. I'm just as lost as you are and am trying to come up with a solution!" He said firmly. He sighed, shaking his head. "I'm sorry, this shit is just stressing me out."
"How do you think I feel? I thought that I was done with these damn Class Trials, yet here I am again. God, I'm starting to wonder if I was brought here just to suffer some more. As if dying twice was bad enough."
"Mom!" A familiar voice cried, making the two jump at its sheer volume. Reukra had shown up, eyes focused on the unmoving body of his mother. He took a couple of steps forward, falling onto his knees. "Mommy?"
"Reukra… I'm afraid your mom is-" Angie was cut off by his shouts.
"No! She isn't. She can't be… we were gonna get out of here together. Mom! Mom!" The not cried, shaking the woman, trying to get her to move. Haruna made it to the room, panting a bit from the run. She gasped at the sight.
"Aikeno?" She mumbled, slowly approaching the body. Reukra was hugging her body tightly, sobbing audibly. The Supreme Hostess felt her heart jump into her throat as she knelt down next to the boy.
"Haruna, she isn't dead, is she? She's just sleeping right?"
"Reu… honey." She liked her lips which had become abnormally dry. "Aikeno is… your mother is gone. I'm sorry."
The young man broke into tears, burying his face into Haruna's chest. She wrapped an arm around him, holding him tightly. It didn't take long for Miyaki to arrive as well, spotting the body of her deceased father. Ethan looked away, growling under his breath.
"People shouldn't have to see their loved ones like this. Ursula… lend me your strength."
Location: Reception Room Vestibule (D-Deck)
Time: 7:20 PM
Date: April 14th, 1912
Having taken Reukra out of the Parlor Suite, Haruna decided to head down to the Reception Room. it was bustling with people, all of them getting ready for dinner. The music was lively and quite calming. The duplicator was still sniffling, hugging her frame tightly. She was sitting in one of the decorative couches, a few drinks before them. Haruna wasn't one to like alcohol, but she knew now was the perfect time for some. She had given Reukra something light to calm him down, and thankfully it was working.
"Haruna."
She glanced away from her glass, seeing the worried looking faces of Evan, Hikaru, and Rei. The three former Ultimates, and fellow ghosts. Tsumugi's death had hit them hard. Even though she had been a member of despair, they had all come to see her as a friend. Someone who could guide them through their undead existence and hopefully help them find peace. The hostess frowned, looking away from them.
"You have my condolences. I wasn't expecting Tsumugi to be among those victims… I'd appreciate it if you left us alone for now. Reukra isn't doing well right now."
"We understand, we'll be quick. We're gathering alibis, trying to piece this together. Would you mind telling us where you two were?" Rei asked, holding out a notepad. The pinkette nodded, a small smile on her face.
"Me and Reukra had tea with Miss Aikeno earlier. We were set to go to the Turkish Baths, and we returned to our suites to change. I decided to ditch her and take Reukra on a little excursion through the ship. I realize now if I hadn't ditched her, she'd still here with us."
"Haruna you can't say that. Anything could have happened… think of it this way. Whoever killed Aikeno clearly had a reason to do it. They may have even attempted on your life and Reukra's as well." Hikaru said, earning a glare from the woman. "I know you don't want to hear it, but be glad that you are alive."
"That is the most insensitive thing you could ever say, Hikaru. You could have worded it a lot better than this." Evan said, glaring at the man in anger.
"It's fine." the soft voice of Reukra said, sniffling as he looked up. "I get what Hikaru is trying to say. I'm happy to be alive… but I don't think I can live without my mom. I finally got her back and now she's gone."
"It'll be fine sweetie." Rei said, placing a hand on his cheek, wiping his tears away. She gave him a bright smile. "Loss is something that we all have to go through. But just remember, they aren't truly gone. They'll always be here with us, in our hearts."
"She's right. I wish I had learned that lesson when I lost Rei during our killing game. I'd probably be alive to tell the tale." Hikaru said with a laugh.
"Regardless, I'd like to share our whereabouts. Rather, our separate ones. I was on the Poop Deck when this murder occurred. Quite far from where it took place. However, since no one was with me, it's a rather weak one." the former mythologist said, glancing at the coupe. "These two, however, were going at it like bunnies."
"Hawawa... don't say it like that!" Rei cried, a flush on her cheeks. Haruna giggled, shaking her head.
"You should embrace those moments Rei… believe me, if today didn't end as it did, I'm sure I and Reukra would have taken that step before. There was a lovely car in the Cargo Hold that we could have used." Haruna said, causing Reukra to blush.
"Haru!" the boy stammered, balling his fists. "W-we're not at that stage yet! I know you are older than me but that doesn't give you the right to take it that far!" he said. Haruna rolled her eyes, giving him a kiss on the lips.
"Oh, I'm going to have fun taking your innocence."
Rei bit her lower lip, glancing at the nearby band. Several of them were playing on some very expensive looking violins. Hikaru could see her fingers twitching slightly. He gave her a small push, a grin on his face. "Go on, I'm sure they'll let you join."
"O-okay." she said, taking a few cautious steps toward the band, thankfully just as they finished playing. The leader of the band smiled warmly.
"Good evening miss, do you have any requests?"
"Um… would you mind if I played a song? I'm a violinist and it's been a long time since I've held one." she said. The man chuckled, turning to one of his friends.
"I'm reliving you for a bit, go on and get a drink. I think this little lass can stick around for a song or two." he said. The man nodded, handing her his violin, wishing her luck. The girl sighed contently as she looked the instrument over. Ever so slightly, she rested it against her chin, placing the bow on its strings.
"Do any of you gentlemen know Paganini Caprice Number 1?" she asked, earning incredulous looks from them. "Ah… by those looks, I can tell you do."
"That is an incredibly hard piece to master, you claim to be able to play it?"
"Indeed sir, I happen to be the Ultimate Violinist. Sit back, relax and listen to this beautiful song." she said, in an almost boasting manner as she began to play.
"She's amazing isn't she?" Hikaru said as the soft music started to fill the Reception Room. Haruna shook her head, glancing back at Reukra, who had remained silent.
"Reu… are you going to be okay?"
"It will be hard… but Mom wouldn't want me to sulk for too long. I'm going to find the bastard who did this to her Haru, and when I do… I'm going to make sure they die for their crimes." he said firmly. Haruna nodded, giving him a loving kiss on the cheek. She didn't want to ruin the moment by speaking, but she was growing concerned about Reukra's changing attitude.
Haruna's Account was added to your Truth Bullets
Rei and Hikaru's Account was added to your Truth Bullets
Location: Parlor Suite B-68 (B-Deck)
Time: 7:30 PM
Date: April 14th, 1912
"Weiss… Gehrig." Ibb said softly, as she knelt before her deceased friends. "I'm sorry… I wasn't a good friend to you was I?"
"Hey, they're deaths aren't on your head. We'll find whoever did this, okay?" Riku said firmly, placing a hand on her shoulder. She nodded, giving him a hug. He closed his eyes, not wanting to stare at the carnage before them.
"Who could have done something like this? Felicks was such a gentle person… he didn't deserve this!" Mariana snapped, anger flowing through her body. "If I could turn into a dragon in this shithole, I would burn the bastard that did this to death. I would tear him a new one with my claws! I would make sure every single bone in their body was broken!"
"Mariana, this isn't helping." the Ultimate Treant said, frowning as he examined Felicks body. Despite the state he was in, he had a smile on his face. He grit his teeth in anger. "Dammit… I was such a dickhead to you. We finally started becoming friends and this happens… I'm sorry I couldn't help you."
"This is all quite peculiar." Miya said once she had gotten an initial survey of the room. "The state of this room is telling me a lot of things, but all of them are hard to place together."
"What do you mean by that?" Riku asked, turning to face the Missing Persons Investigator. "I thought you only dealt with Missing Persons cases?"
"I do, but that doesn't mean I don't dabble with other forms of investigation. After all, my true aim is to become a Forensic Investigator like Saiko-chan!" she said excitedly. She cleared her throat, looking down at her notes. "Anyway, I was examining this scene with a fine tooth comb and I found a lot of things that don't make sense."
"Like what exactly?" Ibb asked. Miya moved towards the back of the room, near where Gehrig and Weiss were laying. She knelt down before all of the glass shards and started moving them around. It took her about two minutes, but she was able to piece them all together, as best as she could.
"This mirror is broken into various pieces, but look at the middle. There's a gap open isn't there?"
"Yeah and?" Ashton asked, crossing his arms. "Just because there's a piece of glass missing doesn't mean anything."
"Actually it does." the young woman said, slowly rising to her feet. "Aikeno and Tsumugi have similar wounds. A slash to the neck for the former and a… well that for the latter." she jabbed her thumb at Tsumugi, not wanting to look at her.
"You mean to tell me, someone used a mirror shard to kill these two?" Mariana asked, a look of contempt on her face. "I don't think that's possible. Wouldn't the one who used it have cut their hand?"
"Not necessarily. If they use it correctly, they wouldn't need to, not to mention they could have used a glove to hold the shard. Whatever the case, this opens up the possibility of someone using that as a weapon." Miya said, glancing around the room. "I've found everything I could in this scene. Nothing truly stands out to me, with all of the bodies laying around. But hopefully, someone else found something that we can use."
"Something isn't adding up here though." Riku said eyes narrowed as he surveyed the scene. He noticed several other things were out of place. On the other side of the room, a few life belts had been left strewn about the floor. One of the tables had been knocked over as well. He also noticed the door to the sitting room was tightly locked. "Someone must have been in the sitting room next door."
"Why do you say that?" Ibb asked curiously. "The crime took place here."
"That doesn't mean it couldn't have started next door. Maybe the hostages were over in the sitting room. In comes the killer, threatening them. They move to the bedroom, while someone else, maybe an accomplice, locks them in."
"If that's the case, couldn't they have left through the entrance? Or even barricaded the Promenade Deck door?" Ashton asked. He crossed his arms, shaking his head. "I don't think someone was in that sitting room, it doesn't make sense to me."
"Well, there's no way we could take a look in there. The door is locked and the sitting room can only be accessed from this one. Whatever the case may be, that room is out of our grasp." Miya said, closing her eyes.
Mirror Shard Knife? has been added to your Truth Bullets
Locked Sitting Room Door has been added to your Truth Bullets
Ashton frowned as he longingly looked at Felicks, shaking his head. Mariana took hold of his hand, giving it a light squeeze. "Are you gonna be okay?"
"I was adopted… me and my sister Aliyah." he said softly. "We were taken in by this wonderful family. The Stevensons. Alissa and Richard, along with their son Michael. I hated them… I truly did. Everyone in the orphanage always passed me and my sister up, because I was a tall black boy and my sister was too much to handle. In comes this white rich couple, looking to adopt a couple of kids because of the mother's cervical cancer."
"What happened to them?" Riku asked curiously. Mariana already knew the story, but she didn't find the heart to tell it. Ashton sighed, shoving his hands in his pockets.
"They were killed by a rival gang. The true reason why I didn't like Felicks, why I insulted him and pushed him away, was because he looks like my brother Michael. Down to his skin color and his attitude. He was a good kid, smart, kind and in AP classes, likely to be the Ace Valedictorian for some rich academy in Washington State. Goddamn it, I wish I told him not to come down for vacation, he shouldn't have been there…"
"It will be okay… we'll get out of here, find those gangsters and burn them to ashes. I promise you that Ashton. I will get us out of here…" Mariana said, giving him a kiss on the cheek. Despite her stature, Mariana was able to manage the tender action.
"Yuck! Ew… why do people insist on kissing each other? Don't they know that spreads germs around?" Miya asked.
"You won't be saying that when you find a cute boy and start macking lips with him, nya!" Riku said, giving her a wink.
"Oh frick off you stupid house cat!"
Location: Starboard Promenade Deck (First Class Entrance)
Time: 7:40 PM
Date: April 14th, 1912
Nico was standing nervously in front of the First Class Entrance. The sun had gone down by now, only the last few remaining rays were visible. The skies were starting to darken and the stars were starting to appear. The Ultimate Guesser took a deep breath, filling her lungs with cold air. A few officers had passed by her earlier, saying they were entering a cold front as they strayed away from the Northern Pass. She figured they were trying to avoid icebergs as much as possible. She had yet to see any elusive chunks of ice floating beside the ocean liner.
"Wel well well, if it isn't my favorite girl in the world!" the voice of Dylan said, causing Nico to jump in surprise. She whirled around, her braid falling off her shoulder as she spun. The boy had a grin on his face, as he closed the distance between the two. "Why aren't you checking out the murder scene? Scared?"
"I am not." she said firmly. "I've already figured out who the killer is. It wasn't hard to guess with the information that's been gathered by everyone else."
"Oh, I see! And how guilty are you on the list of suspects?"
"What do you want?" the silver-haired girl cried, squeezing her eyes shut. "You haven't stopped taunting me since that night."
"That's because you weren't able to keep your end of the bargain. Oh, wait… maybe you did!" the teenager said, giggling. "It was you who offed those hostages, wasn't it? It was so methodical too… my guess is that you did it quickly, in order to be done with them. If that's the case then who did Tsumugi and Felicks in? Any guesses?"
"I didn't do it." Nico snapped, glaring at the Cuban. "I didn't kill anyone. I haven't been inside the ship since the Church Service this morning. So you can stop blaming me for this. For all we know, it was you who killed all four of them. Probably for those goddamn tickets!"
"Eh… I don't think so. Why would I need to kill for a ticket? When I have 4 of them in my possession?" he said, reaching for his back pocket. He flashed the four tickets, all of them being in the style of RMS Titanic tickets. "All of that anger, all of that was just an act sweetheart. To make those idiots think I was the killer if a death did happen."
"But why… why would you go through with something like that?" the guesser asked. She shook her head a moment later. "No, I think I get it now. You want a sacrificial execution, don't you? That time that Tsumugi couldn't find you, you were in the Class Trial Courtroom watching that trial!"
"Bingo, Yahtzee! Is that the final answer? Our survey says… ding ding ding! You are absolutely correct!" Dylan said, bursting into laughter. Nico narrowed her eyes in anger, her teeth gnashed together. She was breathing roughly as the adrenaline coursed through her body.
"You… you are everything that's wrong with our world. People like you are disgusting, and only live to make everyone else suffer. If you have those tickets then go! Get the hell out of here, no one wants you here!" she shouted, causing the boy to stop laughing.
"Jeez, what crawled up your vagina and died? Oh, wait, nothing. You died a virgin, you loser!"
"So did you, you fucking asshole!" Nico shouted, pointing a finger at him. "You wanna know something, here is an accurate guess of your entire life. You were born to parents that didn't love you. You probably have a sibling that got my love from them than you. You decided that you wanted their attention and failed at every moment. Due to being unloved and abandoned, you decided it didn't matter. You said 'fuck my parents' and became a smarmy douche-bag." she cried, panting in anger.
"Shut up." the boy hissed angrily.
"You probably do the things you do because you feel alone. You died alone, no one loved you. Even your so-called friend and confidant stabbed a knife in your eye. You act all tough and mighty and antagonistic because it makes you feel better. It reminds you that you are still alive in some form. But at the end of the day, you are worthless. You have nothing in your chest, nothing but a shriveled up heart filled with hate. You will never, ever experience love with someone, because you cannot feel it yourself. You died alone, and for the rest of eternity, you will be alone. So have fun with your new lease on life Dylan Rufheiser. I truly hope you enjoy what some of us aren't capable of having… you fucking asshole." she paused, taking one final look at the boy. "Honestly, your mother should have thrown you out and kept the stork."
With that, the Ultimate Guesser took her leave, leaving behind the shocked Cuban boy. He said nothing as he turned around, walking in the other direction.
"That chick needs to get laid. Poor thing will probably never get to experience the wonders of sex."
Nico growled as she stomped down the Grand Staircase. She didn't care that people were looking at her, those that got a good look at her steered clear. She was never one to get angry but Dylan had driven her over the top. She didn't even regret a single thing she had said. She made it down to the bronze cherub, looking at its gentle face. She didn't know why, but she wanted to break it. She pulled her fist back, about to throw a punch when someone grabbed a hold of it. She whirled around, pulling it out of their grasp.
"Don't touch me!" she cried, throwing her fist forward. It collided with someone's jaw, causing her to cry in pain. "Ow…"
"Well, I wasn't expecting someone to punch me today, especially after I hit Lars." Daisuke said, rubbing his lower jaw. He moved it slightly, rubbing his skin. "Damn girl, you've got a killer left hook."
"Daisuke… I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hit you!" the girl said, bowing her head apologetically.
"It's fine sweetheart. You clearly seemed to need it, though I would advise you to head to the Gymnasium and use the punching bag in there." the storyteller said jokingly.
"Honestly, I think you sort of needed that punch. Maybe now you can think clearly instead of talking about how you'll punch Lars the next time you see him." Charlotte said jokingly. She fixed the scarf around her neck, resting it around her shoulders. "Now then, why is it that you are so pissed off Nico? You are among the gentlest ones here."
"It's just… this whole murder has me on edge. I never thought I would be involved with something like this again. I thought… that after the class trial on the space station, that I wouldn't have to face this again." she said, chuckling. "I guess even in death I have to face my fears."
"I understand what you mean Nikki. I had hoped that after Isabella's trial, we didn't need to face something like that again." Daisuke said, sighing. "Alas, life always throws you a curveball no matter how much you'd want to avoid it."
"Ugh… my hands are sweaty." Charlotte mumbled, tugging on her gloves. "Why do these have to match my outfit so well? I don't even like gloves."
"I see you two are… consorting with each other now. You make a cute couple." Nico said happily. Daisuke smiled, wrapping an arm around Charlotte.
"She convinced me to let go of the past. I have a bright future ahead of me now… once we solve this case, all we have to do is get out of this island. We'll be able to hopefully save our friends."
"Well… I'd like to get to know you better. Ideally, I want to know what I am getting myself into. Though you are a hot-blooded Spaniard. I'm sure you have a lot of stories to share about your life in Spain." the siren said, giggling. Daisuke chewed the inside of his cheek.
"Hehe… yeah. Stories."
Nico couldn't help but smile. However, what Dylan had told her on deck had really gotten to her. She remembered the ticket she had secured in her stocking. Her only chance of getting her life back. She was honestly thinking about shredding it and sending the pieces flying through the cold air of the North Atlantic. But now… she was second guessing that choice. Ironic, since the Ultimate Guesser never second-guessed herself. One comment did stick out to her, and made her angry and embarrassed at herself.
"What crawled up your vagina and died? Oh, wait, nothing. You died a virgin, you loser!"
"Nico, what's wrong? We've been asking you questions for the past three minutes. You just spaced out." Charlotte said, placing a hand on her forehead. "You don't seem warm… maybe a glass of water will do. I'll head to the Reception Room and get one."
"I have a request from you two." Nico suddenly said, causing the two to stop.
"A request?" Daisuke asked, tilting his head in curiosity. "Hmm… that's the first time I've heard someone ask for a favor in that manner."
"What is it? Do you need help with something? Are you having a crisis because you'll become a ghost again?"
"This… I guess a request like this is going to sound really really contemptuous but. You two are the only ones I can trust with something like this." the silver-haired girl said, causing the couple to share a look.
"It must be serious if you trust someone like me. Especially since we don't know each other that well," Daisuke mused. "Just speak your mind, if it's within our power, we'll do it."
"Mhmm… so go on, tell us what you need." the siren added cheerfully. Nico took a deep breath, shortening the distance between them.
"Charlotte… if it's okay with you. Would it be alright if… you let Daisuke turn me into a woman?"
"What?" the two exclaimed, surprised at her words. Nico grabbed grit her teeth, shushing them loudly.
"Don't do that!" she hissed. "I want to keep this between us… please… I died before experiencing one of life's greatest pleasures. I can only guess as to what it feels like. I trust Daisuke more than I do anyone else here!"
"Why? I don't think we ever met before this." the man said, tilting his head in confusion. He narrowed his eyes, trying to see if he could remember her. "Nope… I don't recall ever meeting you."
Nico pushed her glasses up her nose, a slight flush on her cheeks. "Um… do you remember a story called 'Tokisaki's timeless treasures?'"
"Tokisaki's what?" Charlotte asked. She looked at Daisuke who had a flush on his cheeks. "Do you know what it is?"
"Y-yeah… it's a book that I wrote when I was seventeen. Hiyoko dared me to write it okay? She said that I wouldn't be a well-known author if I didn't write something like that. So I told her I would. It became one of my passion projects. 425 pages of nothing but...nothing but…"
"Nothing but hot raunchy sex." Nico said, the blush on her cheeks reddening. "I met you during a signing for a book called "The Golden Princess" which you based off of your little sister Erika and her pet dog Snowflake. I was the only one who brought this book, and you got really mad at me. It was a limited release and I had been able to get a personalized hard cover that I wantedto get signed. I couldn't help but look at you different from then on."
"Jesus Christ." Charlotte mumbled dryly. "You sick perverted fuck. This is how you fucking use your talent? To write smut?"
"It was a fucking dare!" Daisuke shouted, a look of embarrassment on his face. "It was meant to be private. But Hiyoko sent it off to my publisher, next thing I know, they're fucking advertising the fuck out of it. That's why I yanked it off the shelves so fast. I bought every single copy and burned it in my backyard." he spat, sighing. "How you got a copy of that is beyond me…"
"Which is why I'm asking you. I've actually been wanting to speak to you about it before. Now that I have a body, for however short a time it is, I want to enjoy myself. Please, Daisuke… could you at least think about it?" the guesser said, making the bow swallow the lump in his throat.
"I'm sorry Nico… I consider you a friend now but… I'm with Charlotte now."
"I… I understand."
"Hmm… actually…" the siren said, causing the two to look at her. "We are on the ship of dreams, and these bodies are avatars. Why not have a little fun?"
"Charlie… you heathen!" the storyteller said, earning a glare from the girl.
"Hey… at least this time I'm getting involved, unlike that time you kissed Mackenzie."
"She kissed me, woman! Ah!"
"Nico… I'm not sure how long this trial is going to be or what's going to be happening afterward. But if we have time… I promise you, we'll turn you into a proper woman before you return to being a ghost." she said. Nico smiled, hugging the girl tightly.
"Thank you, Charlotte… that's all I ask. It was the one wish I never got to fulfill when I was alive."
"Jesus Christ… why is it that girls gravitate towards me? Even in high school, I had Kikiro and that Lion Tamer after me. Did Hope's Peak make a mistake? Or am I secretly the Ultimate Romantic too?" the man thought, rubbing his chin. "Well… I am a writer, that's probably it."
"I dunno about that… I believe you are just a total chad."
"Shut up Sparkling Justice."
"Hey… I didn't do anything wrong. Sparkling Justice is just here to serve Justice, he's just doing his job." the voice said, causing the man to grit his teeth.
Ding Ding Ding Ding
"Ahem… this is a system-wide announcement. It is now 8:00 PM. The investigation is officially over. I hope you all have found all the information you require. Head to the Lifts on B-Deck and await further instructions. Toodaloo!"
"It's time… let's hope we can put this entire matter to bed." Daisuke said, earning nods from the two girls.
Location: Lifts (B-Deck Landing)
Time: 8:05 PM
Date: April 14th, 1912
"So… what do you think is going to happen now?" Ren asked, looking around at the group that had gathered before the lifts.
"The thing that happens when murders take place. We're going to have a Class Trial." Evan replied, earning a chuckle from Lars.
"I would have thought you two would know that by now. Seeing as you are killing game veterans… or wait… should I call you failures? Yep...going with failures."
"Do you talk just to hear yourself speak?" Giselly asked, earning a small giggle from Miyaki, who was still recovering from the loss of her father. Lars shrugged.
"I just love hearing myself speak. I also love hearing myself insult people… cunt, bitch, twat, asshole!" the demonologist said, pointing at various people as he insulted them.
"I really hope he dies today." Charlotte said, earning a sigh from Daisuke.
"Whatever the case may be… we cannot deny that many of us died tonight. Let us work together to find the killer. I believe it is the only thing we can do. We'll be able to leave this program after the trial. Then we can go our separate ways." Diego said firmly.
"I think that would be for the best. It's clear that none of us work well together. If the tickets are the only way that we can get off Hora Island, then we should focus on finding them and getting out of here. I know I'm not risking my sister's life for any of you." Shiro said firmly, holding Miyuki's hand tightly.
"I know you care about your sister Shiro, but splitting up is a horrible idea. Especially with that monster that is causing havoc on the island. We should stick together… for now at least." Alice said an almost fearful look on her face.
"I'm sure we have enough evidence to convict the person who did this. But even with all of it, we weren't able to hone in on a single person. This trial is going to be a repeat of the last one, I just know it." Riku mumbled, frowning. Ibb sighed, crossing her arms.
"I'm sure I'll be able to find the one that killed my friends. I will make sure they suffer in the pits of hell."
"I'm doing the same for the one who killed my mother. You aren't getting away with it." Reukra said, glaring at everyone in the group.
"I didn't get to say goodbye to my father… all I want is to find the one that did this, and make him feel every ounce of pain and fear that he must have felt. They deserve no mercy from us." Miyaki added, clenching her fists.
"Alright! That's what I like to see… this is gonna be a fun trial!" Dylan said, chuckling. "Yes indeed! It's going to be the most fun one yet!"
"At least one of you is excited about it!" Surrashakuma said, appearing behind the group. She stepped forward, a grin on her face. "I shall be the Master of Ceremonies for this one all by myself. Jibo, Syd and Saino will be watching closely from the outside. It's going to be fun… I get to push the button like big brother Monokuma!"
"You disgusting bear. How can you take enjoyment from the deaths of people?" Dalila cried, causing the bear to look at her.
"Believe me, honey, I wasn't always like this. But I was recently shown the beauty of despair, all it took was splattering to the ground a terminal velocity to see it. Eh… that's a story for another time! Let's go…!" she said, pressing the lift button. The doors began glowing as they all joined together. They turned into one large lift, capable of fitting them all. "Everyone file in, chop chop! We don't have much time!"
"You seem to be in a hurry. Why is that?" Mackenzie asked, earning a giggle from the bear.
"Let's just say, things are about to get exciting on the Ship of Dreams. Then again, in a few hours this puppy is going to be something a lot more nightmarish than you can ever imagine! Kukukuku!"
Everyone remained quiet as they got onto the lift. The operator wordlessly spun the dial, closing the gates. The elevator started moving downward, ferrying them towards the Class Trial Court Room. Daisuke tightened his hold on Charlotte's hand, giving her a confident smile. Maria looked between them, a proud look on her face. She shifted her gaze forward, her mind whirling with worry.
"So this is what it's like to be part of a Class Trial. I don't think this is a novelty I'd like to experience. I'll make sure my son gets out of this one alive. I'm sure the evidence we have is enough to find this killer…. I hope." she thought to herself.
The doors opened a second later, revealing a rather large room. All around them lay whirling machinery, large arms moving up and down at a feverish pace. The sounds of turbine engines could be heard, filling the entire room. Despite how loud the machines were, voices could still be heard, as workers ran around, doing various duties. The stands were neatly arranged in a circle, with enough seats for everyone, ghosts and hostages included. Photos of Felicks, Isabella, Jose, Weiss, Gehrig, Aikeno, and Shidou were placed there as well, with bright pink X's on their portraits. For Jose's picture, devil horns formed the X, while Felicks had a pair of Fairy Wings on his, and Weiss and Gehrig had the words Keter and Euclid written on their own.
"Welcome one and all to Titanic's Engine Room! It is here where the magic happens. The superstructure is powered by all of these engines. Powered by highly pressurized steam. Without these bad boys, this ship wouldn't move anywhere. And it shall be the site of Hora Island's Second Class Trial. Who would have thought… veterans and hostages in one killing game? I'm so fucking excited!"
"Your excitement aside, we need to solve this murder and quickly. I grow tired of coming down here." Diego said, sighing as he took his spot.
"We should review our information first… it's the only thing we have left to do." Eris said firmly. Daisuke placed a hand on Charlotte's looking at everyone in the room. They all have various expressions on their faces. Some of fear, some of confidence, and others of pure enjoyment. He swallowed the lump in his throat, closing his eyes.
"I'll make sure we all arrive at the truth. This time, I have to give it my all. I cannot let another sacrificial roulette take place. Losing any of my friends, Charlotte...Shiro, Mackenzie… mom… I don't think I could go on if I lost any of them. I'll make sure of it… I'll make sure the one responsible for this crime is brought to justice!"
xxx(End of Act 10)xxx
Surviving Subjects: 22
Ghost Peeps: 11
Hostages: 3
xxx(Truth Bullets)xxx
Victim File #2: Felicks Mlynarz
Cause of Death: Broken Neck
Time of Death: Approximately 6:50 PM
The victim was found by Sayaka Maizono, Kanemoto Mizuki and Ethan Gold in Suite B-68. He only suffered one injury, a broken neck.
Victim File #3: Tsumugi Shirogane
Cause of Death: Unknown
Time of Death: Approximately 6:47 PM
The victim was found tied to the bed within suite B-68. She shows various forms of trauma, including blunt force trauma to the back of her head, disembowelment, organ mutilation, and signs of sexual assault. A true cause of death cannot be identified.
Alice's Account- She's and Nyx shared tea in her room. Alice met with Ashton for a brief moment.
Giselly's Account- She, Miyaki, Ren, Mallory, and Diego were in the Palm Court on A-Deck
Dalila and Seisha's Account- Dalila and Seisha spent the day reading "Moby Dick"
Maria's Account- Maria, Riku, and bb were in the Gymnasium just before the announcement
Charlotte and Daisuke's Account- Charlotte and Daisuke were on deck until before the announcement
Shiro and Kenzie's Account- The Two were in the First Class Lounge admiring the art
Felicks' Death (Mercy?) Could his death have been an attack or a mercy killing?
Weiss and Gehrig's Deaths- Angie believes that they were bludgeoned to death. Could she be right?
Ceiling Blood Spatter- Signs that Weiss and Gehrig were bludgeoned to death
Golden Ticket Corner- Kanemoto found this in Shidou's Pocket. Did he find one or?
Nico the Potential Killer?- Due to Secret Circumstances, Kanemoto believes Nico to be the killer, and with good reason
Planter's Missing Corner- This piece was pulled from the Planter. Could potentially be the murder weapon.
Planter's Resin- Could be what was used to strangle Shidou
Tsumugi's Broken Ribs- Tsumugi has various broken ribs, perhaps from the killer
Knife (Potential Murder Weapon?)- Ethan believes a knife may have been used to kill Aikeno and Tsumugi
Haruna's Account- She and Reukra were below decks Smooching
Rei and Hikaru's Accounts- Oh they fuckin'
Mirror Shard Knife- There's a piece of glass missing. Could this be a weapon?
Locked Sitting Room- This door is locked, perhaps by the killer.
A/N: Well here is the chapter. I hope it has all of the information you need to hone in on the killer. Hopefully not, or else the class trial wouldn't be fun to read eh?
Also, I would like to say… Happy Despairaversity to LoD! ANH has been up for a long time now! It's thanks to this story that Isle is even a thing! Even now, I hold a lot of love and respect for that story. Crit Fail is a beast! Thanks for creating this dude… without you, I don't think I'd be surrounded by a community of such wonderful people! Ayy!
Now I leave… I must attend…WWE and meet… JOHN CENA!
(Trumpet Sounds)
Update: 11:56 PM- I didn't meet John Cena, but I got a high five from Bayley.