December 28th, 2016
District Court
Defendant Lobby No. 2, 2:24 PM
Nick's POV
Edgeworth: I'm sorry, Wright. I've just wasted all of your effort.
Bogo: It's not your fault. You did the right thing… I think.
Gumshoe: … But Mr. Edgeworth… I just don't believe it, pal! I mean, you… killed your dad?
Edgeworth: I didn't want to believe it myself, Detective! But… it's the truth. I deserve to be punished. Murder is murder, no matter what the circumstances.
Gumshoe: This is crazy! Just crazy!
Bogo: I know you don't like, believe me neither do I, but there's no way of proving that he didn't do it. It's impossible.
Nick: That's where you're wrong.
Bogo: Excuse me?
Maya: What are two doing?
Phoenix: Huh? Oh… Nick's helping me getting my case ready. We're reading through the Court Record.
Maya: For what?
Nick: Isn't it obvious? We're going to prove that Miles Edgeworth is innocent.
Gumshoe: …! Wh-what are you talking about, pal! He just admitted to it! He confessed that he did it! In court!
Phoenix: I'm sorry, Edgeworth. But I don't believe in your "nightmare."
Edgeworth: Wh-what!?
Nick: It's just a dream, right? There has to be something that you might have missed. We made a promised to protect you and get you off the hook. And I never go back on my word!
Phoenix: Neither do I! The truth is right here in this Court Record. In any case tighten your belts. The real fight is just begging. We'll prove that you're innocent. Trust us.
Edgeworth: W-Wright… Nick…
Nick (Thinking): Judy… if you're out there. Give me and Phoenix strength to win this fight.
District Court
Courtroom No. 3, 2:30 PM
Phoenix's POV
Judge: Then, I would like to resume our trial.
Karma: Judge! Miles Edgeworth has admitted his own guilt. He has confessed his crime. Let us begin by hearing his testimony. Then, thought pointless, let the defense do their cross-examining. The statue of limitations on the DL-6 Incident runs out today. Thought it's unconventional for me, I'd like to run this one by the book.
Judge: I see. Does the defense have any objections?
Phoenix: No, Your Honor.
Phoenix (Thinking): von Karma… you knew this was going to happen from the very beginning, didn't you!?
Judge: Very well. Will Miles Edgeworth take the stand?
Karma: Will the witness state his name and profession.
Edgeworth: Miles Edgeworth… I'm a prosecuting attorney.
Karma: Mr. Edgeworth. Fifteen years ago, you mistakenly killed your father, Gregory Edgeworth. Is this correct?
Edgeworth: … It is correct.
Karma: Then testify about this matter to the court.
Nick: Phoenix, you ready?
Phoenix: You bet. There was one thing about the story that didn't make sense. I just hope he brings it up.
Maya: Please… Please…