Finally, the murderer is revealed! I think some of you will be surprised to see who committed the murderer.

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CHAPTER ELEVEN: MURDERER REVEALED

Lloyd and Colette gathered everyone up. Even the guards, maids, cooks and caterer! Anyway, Charles and Jean were the main attraction. They had the answers that everyone was looking. They knew who killed Kate Ashford.

"I'd like to thank you all for coming," Charles said, in an indigenous voice. "I must admit, this murderer is a crafty one but we were able to solve this mystery."

Everyone fell silent as Jean went through the evidence gathered and the findings of the interrogation.

"Exhibit A: Red hair found at the crime scene. Also, the ones who were interrogated saw someone with red hair before Kate Ashford's murder.

Exhibit B: A blue cloak that the murderer wore and ditched after running away from Mr. Sage and Ms. Combatir.

Exhibit C: A stiletto used to kill Kate Ashford.

Finally, exhibit D: A cast of the footprint left by the murderer found in some soil when he tried to get away.

The information that we have gathered from the interrogation is as follows.

First, we interviewed Lloyd Irving. He reported that Kate Ashford acted ill towards his friends making each of his friends prime suspects and he had nothing to do with the murder. His story checks out because his majesty supports his story.

Next, we have Colette Brunel who let out an ear-piercing scream due to the lights out. This story checks out because we have confirmation from Lloyd Irving.

Next, we have Genis Sage and Presea Combatir who were chasing down the suspect when he tried to get away. This story checks out because one of the maids stated that they saw the two chasing down a man in a cloak.

Next, Raine Sage and Regal Bryant were many feet away and couldn't have possibly done it. This story checks out because the two of them were seen exactly in the same spot after the murder.

Finally, Zelos Wilder and Sheena Fujibayashi were in another room when the murder took place. Their story checked out because we have witnesses stating their position after the murder, rushing back to the scene of the crime."

"Wait a minute," Genis said, "So that means none of us committed the murder."

"That is correct," Charles said, "None of you are guilty of killing Kate Ashford."

"So who did?" Raine asked.

Jean started to pace around. "May I, sir?"

"If you must," Charles replied.

"It was made apparent that the murderer would actually be the Chosen, Zelos Wilder."

Zelos gave a huge gulp.

"Regal Bryant said there was someone in a blue cloak that had an exsphere and red hair in front of Kate Ashford before she was murdered. Colette Brunel also thought that Zelos was the murderer because Zelos was steamed at Kate Ashford."

"Colette? How could you?" Zelos asked.

"I'm sorry, but you were really mad," Colette replied. "I didn't know what you would do."

"If I may continue," Jean said, "the murder weapon, a stiletto, is the Chosen's trademark weapon. And finally, the shoe design that the Chosen has was exactly the same footprint that was left at the scene of the crime."

"So that would make Zelos the murderer, right?" Lloyd asked.

"Yes, all the evidence would point to the Chosen, but there is one thing that would contradict all of this."

"And what would that be?" Presea asked.

"Zelos is too stupid to come up with a complex plan of this degree."

"Hey!" Zelos yelled. "Are you saying I'm stupid?"

"Don't get me wrong, Chosen, but it is a well known fact that you have an attention span of a five year old. You get bored easily. By the time Kate was murdered, you would have forgotten that you were even mad at her."

"………"

"No, for someone who would have committed this murder would have to be a genius; someone with an intellectual skill. Wouldn't you say..."

Jean pointed to the caterer. "LOUIE THE CATERER WHO CATERS!"

Everyone gasped (except for Kratos, he's too cool for that).

"Wha…what are you talking about?" The nervous caterer asked.

"Admit it! You are the murderer!" Jean yelled.

"Prove it!"

"And we shall," Charles said, getting up from his spot. "First, the cloak had fibres that belonged to a caterer's outfit. You probably ripped off these fibres when you took off the cloak. Second, was the footprint which appeared to belong to the Chosen, was about your shoe size as well and mandatory for all caterers to wear. The stiletto was supposed to be used to cut the cake but you used it to kill Kate instead. Under your gloves, you have an exsphere to give you the strength to carry heaving boxes used in the celebration. Finally, the red hair was DNA tested in a crime lab in Meltokio and matched your file which was on record with both the papal knights and Meltokio guards. They sent down your record and we found out your real name is Robert U. Cromwell. You were previously charged with attempted murderer, conspiracy and possession. You earned this job because the courts thought you have 'changed' in prison. Apparently, they thought wrong."

The caterer started to grumble.

"Although, this could even be too big a job for you to come up with so…"

"Lies, lies, lies! I did it! I did it all! There, is that what you want, you smarmy little bastard?"

"We want the truth!"

"The truth? You can't handle the truth. No truth-handler, you! Bah! I deride your truth-handling abilities!"

"Just tell me why you did it! Why did you kill Kate Ashford!"

"I hated her more than anything! The way she walked, the way she thought highly of herself! It sickened me! And she put me away for years. Huh! 'Attempted murder' now honestly what is that? Do they give out a prize for attempted chemistry?"

"Just because she put you in jail doesn't give you any reason why you should kill her."

"True, but this celebration gave me an opportunity to end her miserable life. When I saw that the Chosen and Kate had a previous relationship, I knew I'd be easiest to frame him. I mean, look at me! We have the same shoes, the same hair, and the same hatred. I knew that Zelos was the one I can frame."

Everyone was in the room, silent. Finally, Charles said, "Jean, book him."

"With pleasure, sir!" Jean replied.

"Ah, ah, ah, can't touch me!" He grabbed Colette by arm and threatened her with a knife. "This girl's my ticket out of here!"

"Ah!" Colette yelled. "Lloyd! Lloyd! Lloyd! Lloyd!"

He took Colette and dashed out the door.

"Colette!" Lloyd yelled after them, "I'm coming!" Everyone chased the caterer out the door.

So, for those who thought the caterer/cook murderer Kate:

"You think you're all that, but you're not!"

Please R&R this chapter and stay tuned for the next one!