When Luke woke up, his mentor was again the first of the two to stand up. He seemed to re-read all the notes he had taken since the start of their adventure. Between two yawns, Luke took the opportunity to prepare. Indeed he had not forgotten the professor's words.

"Luke, the truth will come out tomorrow."

He was impatient, like all the times when the professor had solved a mystery ... Misthallery, Ambrosia, Monte d'Or and the Azran legacy. Each time, he experienced the same emotions: excitement mixed with admiration and surprise.

"-Luke, do you remember what I told you last night?
-How could I forget it!
- First of all, I would like us to return to the castle to be sure of my latest theory.
-No problem professor, I'm with you! "

"-So what would be the truth behind this mirror?
-If my theory turns out to be correct, yes. "

Descole had gone back to see his Butler, to clear up his thoughts and also to get news.

"-Well, what a sad story ...
-At the same time, such fantastic properties seemed very strange to me from the start.
-Why did you want this mirror in this case, sir? "

Descole lowered his eyes and fixed his mask for a time, placed on the dashboard of the Bostonius. His silence spoke itself. But this silence was the answer to his question. And Raymond knew why he wanted it.

"-What are you going to do now?"

Descole rubbed his eyes and put his mask back on, with a smirk, the air of nothing.

"-I'll just see Layton at work. It promises to be very ... Laytonesque.
-About that, sir ... "

Raymond disappeared for a few seconds and returned with a sealed envelope, which he handed to his master.

"-What is it ?
"Give it to Mr. Layton, please, it's of great importance."

The masked man did not flinch and put the envelope in one of his pockets.

"-Very well, I'm going on right now. In my humble opinion, I'll be back tomorrow, with of course Layton and his brat. And you will surely meet this young lady Vic."

At these words, he left and left Raymond alone, but nevertheless amused by the nickname that his employer had given. He probably hadn't noticed his familiarity.

"-Professor Layton!"

Layton was surprised. No sooner had he gone outside than Victoria ran to meet him. She caught her breath and without a word she handed an envelope to the archaeologist. He arched an eyebrow and gently took the envelope to open it with a gesture.

"Congratulations Professor Layton, you ignored my warning. It's nothing. You are wasting your time.

Why would you want to unearth the past? So leave it in peace, it does not bode well to put it back on the carpet.

I still give you time to meditate. "

He put the message back in his jacket. Well ? Another threat was not surprising.

"-Who was this from?
-Patience Luke, patience ... "

Victoria, who had caught her breath, straightened up and looked at her two colleagues. She had big dark circles and a white complexion. Obviously, she hadn't slept all night, well it was usual at home.

"-What are we going to do today ?
-Return to see the Duke. I have a few final questions to ask him.
-Very well.
-The truth will be revealed just after, everything will depend on the progress following this meeting.

-You ... have you shed light on this story?
-I'm sure of it, yes. "

She was impressed. But that didn't surprise him coming from Layton after all.

"-Mademoiselle Victoria, tell me what do you intend to do after this whole affair?
-What do I plan to do ...? "

She bit her lip.

"-I think I would go back to London and then see what the weather has in store for me.
-I see."

A voice arises from behind Victoria.

"-In this case what are we waiting for to go see this nice Duke?
-Descole, we are waiting for you!
-Oh, I'm flattered. "

He took the opportunity to give him the message Raymond had given him. Layton knew immediately what it was. Everything was going its way, it was perfect. He put the paper away, too, in his jacket pocket.

"- First of all, we will not all go to the castle.
-What do you mean, Layton? "

The archaeologist adjusted his top hat.

"-Victoria and I will go to the castle, while Luke and you will gather as many inhabitants as possible in the central square.

-Professor, will you leave me with Descole !? Are you kidding !? "

Descole sneered. He didn't really like it, but why not make the kid go crazy? After all, he hadn't forgotten about this partition story, which Luke had proudly tackled.

"-Luke, it will be the only time, I promise you.
-Very well..."

At these words, they parted again. Only a few hours before the grand finale ...

Luke wanted to bury himself six feet underground at all costs. Why did the professor want him to go with Descole? He could no longer see him painting him and his smile of doom.

Descole, it was said to him ... Delighted.

"-Well, well, well ...
-Yes I know, we must bring the inhabitants together, I heard the professor's words very well.
-The brat, will never change ... Always so insolent.
- I can say the same for you! What plan do you have behind your back !? "

Descole, exasperated, turned to the child.

"-I don't plan anything at all.
-But of course and making your handsome man in front of Victoria, is that something?

-You handle it, it's totally your kind! You just have to see with ... With Aurora ! "

Luke was cut by the hand of the man he could no longer bear. She patted her shoulder quietly, but it was not friendly at all.

"-Tell me when you open your eyes.
-What are you telling !?
-If I wanted to manipulate you or even plan I don't know which plan, I would easily have taken on another identity and I would have fled after stealing the mirror. The mirror is in the castle.
-But...!
-I didn't do all this, only to take revenge on TARGENT. And I learned that this damned organization was still in operation right here.

-Your silence speaks itself. "

Descole was right, which made Luke even more angry.

"-You still have progress to make, in terms of reasoning. But I must say that you have improved a lot. And you are also deceitful.
-Deceitful ?
-Do you think I did not forget the scene you made with this partition ? "

Oh, that Luke wouldn't forget it for the world. He remembered when Descole was embarrassed.

"-I don't regret what I did.
-Tss.
- I hope you will tell everything to your "Vic".
-Hmm ...
-Go, we have residents to gather. "

"-I am surprised that you left your apprentice with Descole.
-I trust them completely. Actually, I wanted to know how you were doing, Victoria.
-How I go ?"

They continued to walk to the castle.

"-You were strange yesterday.
-Oh.
-Is it because of Celian? "

Victoria looked away.

"-Yes ... I trusted him you know.
-I understand you Victoria. But you know, he is sorry.
-How can you be so sure?
-Last night, we went to talk to him with Luke. He was very cooperative. I therefore deduce that it is a kind of forgiveness.
-If you say so ... "

A long silence settled for five minutes, until Layton put his hand on his chin.

"-It was not all that strange.
-What ?
-Well, when we were in the mirror room you shouted.
-I do not remember...
-Oh really ? Victoria you looked in the mirror didn't you.
-... "

Touched. She could no longer lie about it. She sighed.

"-Yes.
-What did you see so that it put you in such a state?
-Well..."

She placed a lock of hair behind the ear.

"-I saw a memory.
-A memory ?
-Professor I can't tell you more, it's too difficult.
-Do not worry I understand Victoria.
-Thank you, Professor Layton. "

She gave him a small smile and started talking about puzzles and teas. On these points, they got along pretty well.

Once arrived at the castle, it was Magda who welcomed them again. Once in front of the Duke, Layton did not pass by four paths:

"-Mr Duke, I would like to come back to the death of Mademoiselle Cornelia.
-What do you want to know...?
- Tell me where did you find the body?
-He was never found. "

What a surprise. Victoria and Layton understood that something was wrong.

"-How can you know that she is dead, then?
-Well miss, it turns out that a piece of fabric belonging to our late Cornelia was found, not far in the forest. His body probably ended up in the belly of these wild beasts.
-So you deduced that it was Isaac who had killed her?
-Who else ? It was the only solution.
-No, she could very well have committed suicide.
-It's impossible, she could never have done such a thing. She cared too much for life.
-If being locked in a castle is a life ... "Songea Victoria.

"-You only had that to ask me?
-Has she got a sister or a brother?
-A sister, that's right. It was my mother, unfortunately she left us a few years ago.
-You see us sorry ... "

Layton suddenly stopped looking around the room. He noticed a medium-sized painting, more precisely a painting. It represented two women.

"-These are Cornelia and her sister. This painting is thirty years old if you want to know everything.
-Thank you for this information, can I see it more closely? "

The Duke nodded and Layton examined the canvas. The two women were side by side. They were quite young. They seemed happy and held hands, a sign of great brotherly love. He opened his mouth wide. He had finally understood.

"-Victoria, we have everything we need it's time to return to Rosenberg.
-Well Professor!
-Sir, thank you sincerely for your help. "

After greeting each other, they returned to the entrance, when Magda interrupted them.

"-One last thing !
-Yes Magda?
-I could not help spying on your conversation, and I wanted you to know that Cornelia too was expecting a child ...
-But that means that ...
-No, it would seem that he is alive. But nobody knows who it is ...
-And I am sure we will know in an hour.
-But ... what are you saying there, finally sir ?!
-Magda, can I ask you for a service? "

"You've done enough with your friends!"
"The valley was calm, until you came!"
"They're in league with these soldiers, I'm sure"
"They must have this damn mirror, they will use it against us!"

Descole pulled out his sword, exasperated by all these first-time idiots. Luke, said nothing, Descole had teased him enough since they cooperated.

"- Shut up, don't you see that we are going to put an end to all these rumors?
-For once, I agree with Descole, we are only helping you! "

Agnes, dean of this village came forward.

"-Is it really necessary ...? After all, the valley was so peaceful before, that you did not come to stick your nose.
-We will see that Agnes. "

The whole village turned to the voice. Layton arrived quietly, accompanied by Victoria. He had explained a snippet of histheories to her on the way, however she still hadn't understood the truth.

The Gentleman placed himself in the center of all, and began pacing. He was ready. The truth was coming to light ...

"-In truth ... This whole wish story is just a farce."

"But what does he say?"
"Does he hear himself speak?"

"-This mirror is only a reflection of your desires!"

His colleagues listened again with great attention. What did he mean by that?

"-In reality, all your testimonies, your rumors, allowed me to understand everything, quite quickly to tell the truth. Your mirror is only a simple mirage."

"Huh ?! Impossible, I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Mirage, mirage ... My eye yeah!"

He continued his monologue, imperturbable.

"-The glass more precisely. Let me explain."

He readjusted his top hat again. The puzzle was complete.

"-When I saw this famous mirror, the glass intrigued me. Its reflections were ... colored. It was therefore not a normal glass. Luke remember the cave with the Crystals of Truth.
-Yes ! They had the same properties!
-That's right. It is therefore more than likely that the glass is made of these same Crystals. After all, they are not called "Crystals of Truth" for nothing ... "

At that moment, he looked at Celian who gave him an approving look. He understood.

"-Go straight to the point." Sighed Agnes.

"Do you know why these crystals have this name? Those who have looked at their reflection in the mirror will know what I am talking about. Isn't that Victoria?"

She nodded, troubled.

"-Your damned mirror is indeed cursed that yes. But it is you who make it cursed."

"We would never do such a thing!"

"What would Rosenwald say about these accusations !?"

"-Rosenwald is part of the cause of your misfortunes, I must admit. Do you remember what I said a few moments ago? This mirror, shows nothing but the truth, in the form of mirages. This valley sees life in black, because of its dark past. Those who looked at themselves in the mirror saw only a simple illusion. This whole story of wishes came together. "

The locals were shocked. They couldn't believe the gentleman, and this legend then !?

"-The damned have simply condemned themselves. This is the whole truth about this mirror.
- Congratulations, Professor Layton. I am impressed."

Agnes had moved away from the crowd, near the professor.

"-Yes. All these rumors concerning this object are false. This mirror only provokes hallucinations, mirages. It does not grant any wish."

Victoria's eyes were dark. All this ... For that? But it was too late to back down. It is impossible that all these rumors are false.

Descole and Luke weren't that surprised. They were used to all these staging.

Layton looked at the old woman, narrowed eyes.

"-It's now time to give us some explanations Agnes. Or would you prefer that I call you Cornelia?"