Sorry for not updating in a while, I've been on three holidays the past five weeks, and the last chapter was made during the second and updated just after. I will also be using the old measuring system used in England at the time, but will put the modern version in brackets in bold next to it. Enjoy!

Clive POV- 23 Years Old

They were outside right now. I could hear them.

All I had to do was wait for my cue now, and hopefully, wouldn't fail. Hopefully? I wouldn't fail, why would I think so?

That was when the two of them walked in, being let in by the bouncers. "Just look at these fountains! And the floors! This place must have cost a fortune to build!" That's because it did.

"I know you're excited, Luke, but do try to keep your voice down" The Professor said to the young thirteen year old.

"Sorry, Professor. This place is just so impressive" You think so?

"I understand the feeling. It's also quite large. Finding your future self in here may prove a challenge" It won't because I can see where you are and am following you, I thought, deciding it would be the perfect time to walk in.

Coming out from where I was, I walked to about three paces away from them, fists clenched for no real reason. "So your?" Layton started.

"He's…the future me?" Luke asked. Of course not.

"It's good to finally meet you, Professor" I said as realistically as I could, my hand on my chest. "Or rather…I suppose I should say it's nice to see you again. It's me, Luke Triton" I said, keeping my face as neutral as possible so I wouldn't give any hints away.

That was when I looked at the actual Luke. He believed the whole thing, as his mouth went into a little 'O' shape as I did so.

"Hello, Luke" the Professor said.

"Uh, hi Professor. Oh you're talking to him" Well done, genius. "This is going to take some getting used to"

"I can't believe how small I used to be" I said. Well, I was actually smaller than Luke when I was his age, so I must have been around 145cm (4'9") at the most.

"Hmph! I'm not that small!" Luke protested.

"So tell me—why did you go through such pains to bring us here?" the Professor asked me.

"I'll be happy to tell you in just a moment" I said. "But before that, I'd just like to verify that I'm dealing with the real Professor Layton here" If I knew this wasn't so serious, I'd be in hysterics by now.

"Who else would I be?!" The Professor asked.

"Allow me to explain" I said. This was so fun, they still believed me! "In my London, it's rare to find someone who doesn't know the name Hershel Layton. In fact, many imposters have recently come forward claiming to be him.

"Are you saying you think the Professor is a fraud?!" Luke asked.

"Professor, if you think back on our adventures together, you may recall a man named Don Paolo" Thanks for the research, Dimitri. "As you know, he was a master of disguise. How do I know the man before me isn't Don Paolo in another one of his costumes?"

"Now that's just rubbish, and you know it!" Luke said.

"Is it know" I questioned him. "He's tricked us before. Who's to say he couldn't do it again?" This was just one big game for me, but those two thought it was serious!

"Very well, I'll play along" The Professor said. "How do you propose to prove my identity?" he asked.

"It's quite simple really" I said, walking away from them, deep in thought. Once I stopped, I stayed how I was. "Professor…I challenge you to a battle of wits!" I said, pointing at him.

Time for the mastermind puzzle I got out of Marina:

"What exactly do you have in mind?"

"As a cautious man, I'm sure you have questions about my identity aswell. So that we may prove our identities, I propose we demonstrate our respective intellects. I've prepared a puzzle that can only be solved by someone as insightful as the Professor. Should you find the solution, I've give you a chance to present me with a similar challenge. If I am who I say I am, I should have no trouble solving whatever you throw my way, should I?" I asked. "Let's get this started":

Before us are four cards arranged to a set of conditions. Here they are.

First, a Heart is next to a Diamond.

Second, a Club is not next to a Spade.

Finally, a Heart is directly to the right of a Club.

Using just these three conditions, I challenge you to find the Spade amongst these four cards.

The Professor studied the four cards, before making his decision. As I guessed, he got it. "Yes, placing the spade there results in the correct answer. Impressive, Professor"

"Thank you" The Professor said. "Now may I present you with a puzzle of my own design?"

"Nothing would make me happier" A lot of things would make me happier, Luke sure was confusing.

"Good. I enjoyed the idea behind your puzzle, so if you don't mind, I'd like to do something similar" The Professor said:

Here are the conditions for my four cards:

A Club sits directly to the right of a Heart.

A Diamond is the far left or right card and has a heart next to it.

Finally, a Club is also the far left or right card.

Using these conditions, I challenge you to find the Spade.

Hmm, according to these conditions, it was Diamond, Heart, Heart, Club, and there was no Spade. "You almost had me there, Professor" I said. "But as you know, this puzzle is flawed, it's impossible"

"Is that so?" Layton said, folding his arms.

"Yes, I tried several solutions, but none work given the conditions you've set forth" I said.

"Oh, really?" he asked. "Tell me, did I ever state that the four cards on the table contained one card from each suit" he questioned.

"Hmph. So are you saying, that there is no spade?" I asked. I knew the answer, I just had to play along, for now.

He turned each card over, and I was right. The solution was Diamond, Heart, Heart, and Club. "Precisely, this was a trick question, but it makes a pertinent point. In the puzzle you issued me, you failed to specify that the four cards included one from each suit. When you leave a loophole like that, it can make the puzzle unsolvable" She always has to do something like that. "The same omission can also open the door to alternative solutions. You intentionally presented me a puzzle that, when examined closely, is actually incomplete. The real test you set out for me was seeing if I'd catch on, was it not?"

"It seems you are the genuine article, Professor" I said.

"I'm glad to see that I've finally convinced you" the Professor smiled.

"To be honest, I was convinced from the beginning" I smiled back. "But I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to pit myself against my mentor in a battle of wits"

"I'm flattered…I suppose" The Professor said.

"Out with it already!" Luke shouted. "Why did you call us here?"

"There are too many eyes on us here. There's a supply room in the back where we can talk. Follow me" I said.

So I am leaving it there. Did you like the chapter? Please review so I can see what you guys think! Thanks for reading!