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Chapter 4: Turnabout Sisters Part 3

September 7, 3:11 PM

Detention Center

Visitor's Room

April: Well hello!

"Wait, we're visiting her?" Ruby said.

April: I didn't expect anyone to visit me in such a dank place as this... It's really quite... moving. Not! You stinking lawyer! I hope you die!

Some of them laughed.

"That was a complete 180°." Blake said.

April: Have you come to laugh? Yes, laugh at the fallen Miss May!

Phoenix: No, not really, there's something I wanted to ask.

April: Unfortunately, there is nothing I want to BE asked. Haven't you done enough questioning, you...! Spiky-head!

Phoenix: (Here we go again...) Please, you're scaring the security guard.

Some of them laughed.

"Yeah, look at him. He's so scared, he's frozen still." Yang said.

"It's like he's a drawing!" Nora said.

April: ... So? What is it you wish to ask of me, then? Hmm?

Phoenix: (For starters, how did you get to be so totally whacked!?)

"You never examined the detention center."

"Why should I examine the detention center?" Weiss said.

"I thought you would examine everything." Blake said.

"Yeah, every crook and nanny!" Ruby said.

"Do I have too? And it's nook and cranny." Weiss said.

"You said you would. And that includes non important stuff." Yang said.

"*sigh*"

(Examines Security Guard)

Phoenix: This guard monitors the visitor's room. He hasn't moved an inch. A real pro, this guy. Or maybe he just doesn't get to see a lot of women like Miss May in here.

"There's nothing else to examine, thank goodness."

"*inhale*". Nora was going to say something.

"Don't bother."

(Talks about That "man")

Phoenix: About the man who stayed with you in your hotel room...

April: ...

Phoenix: Can you tell me about him? Where is he? C'mon...

April: No way, Jose.

Phoenix: (Hmm... maybe if I had something to get her to talk...)

"Why are we bothering? She's not going to talk." Yang said.

"He said we need to show her something." Jaune said.

"The wiretap maybe?" Pyrrha said.

"It's probably something we don't have yet." Blake said.

(Talks about The wiretap)

Phoenix: Why did you place a wiretap on Mia's phone?

April: Aww, when you say it like that it sounds so... cold. So criminal!

"Because it's a crime, maybe?"

Phoenix: Um... tapping people's phones is a crime, Miss May.

April: Oh, and I suppose you learned that in Lawyer School, hmm? Creep!

Phoenix: (This woman is impossible to talk to...)

(Talks about Your attitude)

"But she's going to yell at us again!" Ruby said.

Phoenix: Say... Why are you so... angry? I mean, you don't look like a bad person...

April: Ooh, that does it! Bottom-feeding, scum-sucking lawyer!

"B-bottom-feeding...?" Jaune said.

Phoenix: B-bottom...? (I can't tell, does she have a thing against lawyers... or just against me?)

Some of them laughed.

"There's nothing else to do. Let's go... to our office. There might be more evidence the police overlooked." Weiss said.

"The police wouldn't do that kind of mistake." Ren said.

"With detectives like Gumshoe, I doubt that." Blake said.

(Moves to Fay & Co. Law Offices)

September 7

Fey & Co. Law Offices

Phoenix: Looks like forensics is taking the day off today. Detective Gumshoe's nowhere in sight. The police really gave this place a working over. I doubt there are any valuable clues left. Suppose it can't hurt to take a look around, though.

(Examines Bookshelf)

Phoenix: You couldn't cram more legal books in here, even if you wanted to. All the cases that the chief worked on are filed here. Hmm. Are some of the files missing...? Nah, I'm imagining things.

"I can't examine anything else again." Weiss said.

(Moves to Gatewater Hotel)

September 7

Gatewater Hotel

Room 303

Bellboy: Ah, welcome, sir! Quite the performance today, if I dare say so myself.

Phoenix: Oh, um, thanks. Sorry for putting you on the spot like that.

Bellboy: No, no, not at all, sir! Your efforts today can only help the Gatewater's "rep," as they say.

Phoenix: Huh? "Rep"?

Bellboy: Yes! Our reputation will swell as the hotel where the murderer used a wiretap! We can charge a premium for the room, of course. It will be great for business, sir!

Phoenix: Whoa, whoa! Miss May hasn't been charged with murder.

Bellboy: I, too, will become famous! "The Bellboy who brought the murderer ice coffee"...!

Phoenix: (Why do I feel like we're both stuck in the same bad dream...)

Some of them laughed.

Bellboy: So! You are our honored guest. Please let me know if there is anything I can bring you!

(Talks about Miss May)

Phoenix: About Miss May...

Bellboy: Oh, her? Sir, not to boast but I knew the moment I saw her... "She'd do it!" I said!

"Do what?" Pyrrha said while laughing a little.

Phoenix: (Do WHAT!? I'm starting to think the most suspicious person here is this guy!)

"What is this character?" Weiss said.

(Talks about The hotel)

Phoenix: Could you tell me about this hotel?

Bellboy: Absolutely! And on that subject, I have an excellent idea, sir! Currently, this hotel is known as the "Gatewater." I propose that we add a subtitle!

Phoenix: A subtitle!?

Bellboy: The Gatewater Hotel - Murder Manor - Well? What do you think?

"Well, there are people who like that kind of stuff." Blake said.

"Now I want to visit one." Nora said.

Phoenix: Um... sounds great! (Whatever floats your tea set...)

"Now let's examine the room!" Ruby said.

(Examines Open drawer)

Phoenix: Huh? There's still a screwdriver stuck in that drawer!

Bellboy: Ah, please leave that as it is, sir. That's the "Drawer of Terror, Hiding Place of the Murderer's Wiretap." It's set to become one of the most popular attractions here.

Phoenix: (This guy's serious! I don't believe it...)

"If it's profitable, what's the problem?" Yang said.

(Examines Table)

Phoenix: A bottle and two glasses rest on the table. Why hasn't he cleaned these up by now?

Bellboy: Ah, I beg your pardon, sir, but if you could please refrain from touching those... It's part of the decor. I call it: "The last drink... before murder!" We'll be famous! The talk of the hotel industry!

(Examines Flowers)

Phoenix: A vase, as expected. I'm not good with flower names, except maybe tulips and sunflowers.

"Nothing new here..." Weiss said.

(Examines Window)

Phoenix: Nice weather again today. I can see the Fey & Co. Law Offices, of course.

Bellboy: Ah, yes. We plan to install a telescope in that window, of course. Just $5.00 will earn you three minutes of a "view to a kill"!

"What a steal!" Nora said.

"And also people looking at his office, which I'm not sure if it's legal." Weiss said.

Phoenix: ...

Bellboy: J-just kidding, sir. Oh hoh hoh hoh!

Phoenix: (By that look in his eyes I'd say he was more than serious...)

"I don't think there's anything else to do here."

(Moves to Grossberg Law Offices)

September 7

Grossberg Law Offices

"Hey, the painting is gone!" Ruby said.

"And two photos are on the desk." Blake said.

Phoenix: (Huh. Looks like Grossberg is out today... again. Maybe he's avoiding me for some reason?)

(Examines Vacant wall)

Phoenix: Wait a second... Wasn't there a giant painting hanging on that wall...? Yeah... yeah, it was a painting of...

[Sunflowers]

[Marvin Grossberg]

[Fishermen]

"Wait, it was a fisherman? I thought it was an explorer or something." Jaune said.

(Picks Fishermen)

Phoenix: Wasn't it? It wasn't a very memorable painting, anyhow.

"Then why give me a choice in the first place?" Weiss said.

(Examines Photographs on desk)

Phoenix: What's this? Old photos? There are two lying here. Something's been written in pencil on the backs. "DL-6 Incident - Exhibit A," "DL-6 Incident - Exhibit B"... Let's take a look at these...

[DL-6 Incident - Exhibit A]

[DL-6 Incident - Exhibit B]

[Leave them alone]

"DL-6?" Ruby said.

"Probably an old case."

(Picks DL-6 Incident - Exhibit A)

Phoenix: ... I'm sure I've seen this person somewhere... Perhaps I'll borrow this photo. I'm sure no one will miss just one little photo. And it might be a valuable clue... I'll take it for now.

(Photograph quietly added to the Court Record.)

[Photograph: On the back the words "DL-6-Incindent - Exhibit A" are written in pencil.]

"Yeah, let's steal evidence, why not? What's the other photo?" Yang said.

(Examines Photographs on desk)

"*gasp* It's the murderer!" Ruby said.

Phoenix: A photo lies on the desk. Maybe I should switch it with the one I took?

[Swap photos]

[Leave it alone]

"I can't take both of them? Fine. I need that photo only." Weiss said.

(Picks Swap photos)

Phoenix: I think I'll swap them...

(Photograph added to the Court Record.)

[Photograph: On the back the words "DL-6-Incindent - Exhibit B" are written in pencil.]

"And now we can show this to Miss May." Weiss said.

(Moves to Detention Center)

April: YOU AGAIN!? Can't you take a hint and stay gone?

Phoenix: Hey, the only reason I'm back here is because YOU won't talk to me!

April: Oh, so it's MY fault now? You don't just have spiky hair, you also have a spiky heart.

Phoenix: (That does it. When this case is done I'm shaving my head.)

"Nooo, but they're so cool!" Ruby said.

(Presents Photograph (B))

Phoenix: Have a look at this.

April: Look, I've said several times, I'm not telling you... ! Where did you...?

"Ha! Got you now!" Weiss said.

Phoenix: (Ah hah! A reaction!) This is him, isn't it?

April: What? Who? When? Why...?

Phoenix: It IS him. This is the man who stayed in your hotel room the night of the murder!

April: No! No, that's not right.

Phoenix: (Nice try, Miss Cooperative.)

April: D-do you have proof that was him? Hmm? Y-yeah! Proof! Show me proof!

Phoenix: (I'm so close!)

"P-proof? What do I do now?"

"Hmm... maybe show it to the bellboy? To confirm that it was him?" Jaune said.

"Good idea." Blake said.

(Moves to Gatewater Hotel)

(Presents Photograph (B))

Phoenix: Take a look at this photo.

Bellboy: ... That's him, Detective.

Phoenix: Um... I'm the lawyer.

Bellboy: Oh, I know that! I just wanted to say "Detective" once. You know how it is.

Phoenix: (No. No I don't.)

"I do." Nora said.

Bellboy: Without a doubt, that is the man who checked in with Miss April May. How about I write an affidavit swearing that that's him!

Phoenix: An affidavit? (This guy is way too excited about this...)

[Have him write it]

[Turn him down]

"Oh, I need that affidavit right now." Weiss said.

(Picks Have him write it)

Phoenix: Well, sure. Why not?

Bellboy: Yes! I've always wanted to write an affidavit, sir. From hence forth I will be known as the "bellboy who swore the affidavit"!

"He's way too excited about this." Blake said.

Phoenix: Just hurry up and write it.

(Bellboy's Affidavit added to the Court Record.)

Phoenix: (Not even Miss May can play dumb to this!)

"Back to the detention center. *sigh*" Weiss said.

"Moving around is exhausting." Yang said.

(Presents Bellboy's affidavit)

"Do you think he's actually moving around, driving place to place just to show evidence?"

"That would suck." Ruby said.

"It would be worse if he didn't drive."

Phoenix: Could you have a look at this?

April: What's that?

Phoenix: The bellboy's affidavit! He told us everything he saw. He told us about the man you checked in with. He told us who he was.

April: ...!

Phoenix: (Now I'm getting somewhere!)

[Ease her fears]

[Push her hard]

"Aw, no! I need the answers and I'm gonna get them now!"

"Yeah, push her hard!"

Phoenix: (This is it, all or nothing! Time to do a little bluff.) No use playing dumb! (If, indeed, that's an act.) If you don't talk, I'm taking this photo to the press!

April: Whaaaaat!?

Phoenix: Even though he should be a witness to murder, this man is in hiding. I'm sure the press would have a field day with his reputation!

April: ...! Ooooh! Fine! I'll talk! You... you win, Lawyer.

"Yes!" Weiss said.

Phoenix: (Yes! Man, that felt good! It's great to be alive!)

April: Why are you pumping your fists in the air?

Most of them laughed.

"He's also excited!" Pyrrha said while laughing a littpe.

"Who wouldn't be? I'm excited just by reading the lines." Jaune said.

Phoenix: *cough* Now, tell me about the man you were with.

April: That man... He's my boss. Redd White, the president of the information gathering conglomerate, Bluecorp.

"Redd White... of Bluecorp... red, white, blue..." Blake said.

"With a pink suit and purple hair..." Weiss said.

Phoenix: (Redd... White?) "Information gathering?"

April: Well... I suppose you could call them a detective agency.

Phoenix: Hmm... So this is the man that was with you the night of the murder?

April: ... I'm... I'm scared to talk. I don't want to end up like her!

"End up like her? Does she mean Mia?" Ruby said.

"We are dealing with someone dangerous." Blake said.

Phoenix: (...!) It's okay, I'll just ask Mr. White himself. Can you tell me where Bluecorp is located?

April: ...

Phoenix: (Mr. Redd White, at last! Finally, a lead on this guy! If April May couldn't have done it, that leaves him! Time to take action!)

(Discarded the Bellboy's Affidavit.)

"Time to pay him a visit." Weiss said.

(Moves to Bluecorp)

September 7

Bluecorp Inc.

CEO's Office

"The painting!" Ruby said.

"Why is the painting here?" Yang said.

"... Is he blackmailing Grossberg?" Pyrrha said.

"That explains why he didn't represent Maya." Ren said.

Phoenix: ... (What's with the surreal décor...?)

?: Welcome! Please furnish me with the title of your personage!

Phoenix: (What the...?)

"Youuuuuuu!" Nora said.

White: Your name! What's your name? I was just inquirably asking the title that you go by.

Phoenix: Uh... Wright. Phoenix Wright. ("Inquirably"...?)

"He really has a huge vocabulary." Yang said.

White: Mr. Wright, is it? Right, I see... Splendiferous. Perhaps I have intimidated you with my giantesque vocabulary...?

Phoenix: (What is this guy's problem!)

White: I'm Redd White, CEO of Bluecorp. You know, Corporate Expansion Official? My business dealings bring me into contact with the elite of the elite. So I'm afraid I am not used to conversing with the wordily-challenged.

Phoenix: (What a fruitcake!)

They all laughed.

White: Hmmm, let me guess... You are an attorney fresh out of law school, are you not? That's the only explanation for why you would come to meet me like this!

Phoenix: (What does he mean by that?)

White: No matter. So, what business does a "mighty" lawyer have with a man such as myself?

"I already hate him." Blake said.

Phoenix: (Yipes! This guy's arrogance meter is off the scale!)

"Let's examine before I talk to him- what's with that desk?" Weiss said.

(Examines Desk)

Phoenix: I'm guessing this is supposed to be a desk? My my... This is quite the... thing.

"Four headless figures for legs... why would he have this?"

"It's hideous."

White: It is modeled on my body, see? Well? Does its sleek roundature not... inspire you?

"... Ew. Examine the painting." Yang said.

"I was going to." Weiss said.

(Examines Painting)

Phoenix: ...? Haven't I seen this somewhere...? Is this a replica?

White: Ridiculosity! I have no interest in anything but originals. That right there is a bona fide original! Worth five million, for sure.

Phoenix: Hmmm...

"And of course he didn't figure it out."

(Examines Trophy display)

Phoenix: An impressive line-up of trophies. "Judges Special Runner-up" "Best Participation" "Judges Cooperation Award" "Special Good Try Prize" Hmm. The words "Judges" and "Special" kind of stand out.

"Those are weird categories." Ruby said.

(Examines Statue)

Phoenix: A statue of a man holding up the world. The "Bluecorp" sign certainly stands out enough... The model for the man is, of course, Mr. White.

White: Truly a work of art! But, probably to beautacious for you to appreciate, correct?

Phoenix: (I think it's a little too "beautacious" for just about anyone to appreciate.)

"What's the matter with him posing naked?" Weiss said.

(Examines Window)

Phoenix: This is the top floor of a 20-story building. The view is quite... presidential.

"Nothing important here... I think that's all."

(Talks about Miss May)

Phoenix: Miss May is an employee of Bluecorp, is she not?

White: Correct. She was my secretariat. What a shock it was to hear what she has done!

Phoenix: "What she has done"... You mean the wiretap?

White: Indeed! She is paid to answer phones. Tapping them is NOT in her job description. She does gather information for us as part of her duties. But, I assure you, we do not condone illegal methods! It is ineffable that she would do this.

"Ineffable?" Jaune said.

"Indescribable." Pyrrha said.

Phoenix: (It sounds like he's trying to turn Miss May into a scapegoat...)

(Talks about Night of the murder)

Phoenix: On the night of the murder were you in April May's hotel room?

White: Who can say? I seldom pay attention to mundane details such as time and place. My motto is: "Don't worry, be happy!"

"Plain and simple." Yang said.

Phoenix: Still, Mr. White... The hotel bellboy has stated on the record that he does remember you very clearly.

White: ... No matter! The bellboy can say what he pleases. I still won't talk to you. If you want me to speak, put me on the witness stand! Although I doubt you'd be capable of doing that.

"And what makes you think that, huh?" Yang said

Phoenix: (Hmm. He raises a good question, actually... Why didn't prosecution call him as a witness? He should have "seen" the same thing as April May!)

"Probably because Edgeworth wants to win, no matter what." Blake said.

White: Oh hoh hoh. The police... the courts... To me they are mere toys. Playthings for my amusement!

"Does he really have that much power?" Ruby said.

"Unfortunately... People like him have that kind of influence." Weiss said.

(Talks about Bluecorp)

Phoenix: What kind of company is Bluecorp, anyway?

White: Ah, excellent question! We buy and sell various kinds of information. We are a company of the future! You might say, we ARE the future!

Phoenix: (Sell... information?)

"Is this a thing? Are there companies that sell information or something?" Yang said.

"I don't think so. Unless it's a phone company."

White: In just 10 years, I've built this business up into the grand office you see now. Ah, in case you were wondering, Bluecorp was named after the color "blue"! I, Redd White of Bluecorp, as founder and CEO, named it so! And why, you ask? Because I like the color blue of course! Fantabulistic, is it not?

"More like the entire color palette." Blake said.

(Talks about That painting)

Phoenix: Uh... there's something that's been bothering me.

White: Yes? What might that be?

Phoenix: That big painting on the wall over there...

[It's gorgeous]

[I've seen it before]

[When did you get it?]

"Hmm... I'm pretty sure all of them lead to the same conclusion." Weiss said.

"Even the 'it's gorgeous'?" Jaune said.

"I meant in general."

"Just pick one." Blake said.

(Picks When did you get it?)

Phoenix: Say, when did you get that painting?

White: ... Hmm... no idea! I forgot!

Phoenix: I've seen that painting before. Yesterday, in fact. Why do I find that painting here today?

White: ... Mr. Wrong, was it?

Phoenix: Wright.

White: It appears you do not fully grasp your position here. I ask again. Who are you?

"I'm amazed how you switch characters that easily." Pyrrha said.

"It's not that hard to do." Jaune said.

Phoenix: Umm... huh? A lawyer?

White: No, my feeble friend. A "mere" lawyer. Worth nothing. Zilch. Zippo. Nada! Just like that sorry excuse for an attorney, Grodyburger!

Phoenix: (Wh-what!?) Ungh! Oof...!

"Wh-what? Did he just hit Phoenix?!" Yang said.

Phoenix: Unh... uhhh... (He... he punched me!)

"He did!" Jaune said.

"He knows that he can charge him for assault, right?" Weiss said.

White: Well, Mr. Lawyer. What will you do, eh? Charge me with assault? Charge away, I welcome it! For it is YOU who will be found guilty!

Phoenix: What...?

White: Heed my exposition! The police, the courts, they all do my bidding.

"He's more dangerous than I expected..." Blake said.

Phoenix: (So you say... But I wonder... Is that kind of control really possible?)

White: I don't expect you to understand. It is a world beyond your compensation. ... You came here from Grodyburger's, I presume?

Phoenix: Mr. Grossberg's... yes.

White: Then you must ask him: Why is it that this painting of his hangs here? Perhaps then he will tell you? Perhaps he will explain how a man can live life purely for personal profit! ... Go now! Skedaddle! There is nothing more to discuss!

"Let's get some answers." Weiss said.

(Moves to Grossberg Law Offices)

Grossberg: ... ... ...

Phoenix: (Huh? I don't think he's noticed me standing here. Maybe I should... clear my throat?) Aaa-HHHEM!

Grossberg: Jumping Jehosephats! Oh! You!

"Ow, that hurt my throat a bit." Jaune said.

"You don't need to overdo it." Ren said.

Phoenix: What's wrong? You looked so pensive... like an old man at the end of his days.

Grossberg: Hmm? I'm not senile yet! I was just thinking about this whole mess...

"My Grossberg voice is similar to my judge's voice. I need to change it." Ruby said.

"Or maybe I can do the judge-" Nora said.

"No!"

"But I wanna!"

"I'm the judge!"

"Ruby, just give her the judge." Yang said.

"What?! Why?!"

"Cause she won't stop." Ren said.

"Everyone tells me I don't know when to give up." Nora said.

"... Fine... She can be the judge."

"Yes! I am the ju~dge, I am the ju~dge! Now give me a turkey sandwich!"

Phoenix: (Something's really bothering him, that much is clear.)

(Talks about Today's trial)

Phoenix: So you came to see the trial?

Grossberg: Yes, yes I did. Something was bothering me all last night, you see, couldn't get a wink of sleep.

Phoenix: Really? What was that?

Grossberg: Well, you see, it's just... Mia's sister, that poor girl. My boy, I owe you my thanks, truly. I don't know what I would have done if things had gone poorly for the girl.

(Talks about Your refusal)

Phoenix: I asked before, but, why did you refuse her request for defense? I think I have a right to know.

Grossberg: A right, Mr. Wright? No, no, I'm sorry. It's just, I need more time to think about it, my boy.

Phoenix: ... (He does seem troubled about something... I'm starting to have a feeling I know what it is.)

(Talks about Mr. White)

Phoenix: So, I paid Bluecorp a visit.

Grossberg: Oh? Oh, I see.

Phoenix: Mr. Grossberg... I have to admit, something has been bothering me.

Grossberg: Oh? What is it? Well, out with it, my boy!

Phoenix: You see, it's just...

[That big painting]

[That photo of Mr. White]

[Why wouldn't you defend Maya?]

"What do I pick now...?" Weiss said.

"You know that all of them probably lead to the same conclusion." Blake said.

"... Let's go with the painting."

(Picks That big painting)

Phoenix: Mr. Grossberg, sir... There was a giant painting hanging right there the other day, was there not? The one you said you had "no intention of parting with"? Well, I saw it. Today. It was in the CEO's office at Bluecorp. Redd White's office.

Grossberg: ... So... you noticed. I suppose I should have guessed you would. It is a large painting...

Phoenix: Mr. Grossberg, I know you and Mr. White are connected somehow!

Grossberg: C-connected, you say?

Phoenix: Yes! And I know what it is...

[He's giving you information]

[He's blackmailing you]

[You're lovers]

Some of them laughed.

"That's amazing! You have to pick the lovers!" Yang said.

"I won't pick the wrong option just to get a funny response."

"C'mon, aren't you curious about how he would react?"

"I actually want to see that." Blake said.

"Me too!" Ruby said.

"I'm wondering what will Phoenix say." Jaune said.

"It won't hurt. We will find out eventually the true reason." Pyrrha said.

"You don't get many chances you have options like that." Ren said.

"Just pick it already!" Nora said.

"... I'm not picking that." Weiss said.

"Give me the mouse." Yang said.

"What?"

"I let the Suedeshoes thing slide, but not this one. Now give me the mouse!"

"No!"

"Give me the mouse!". Yang's eyes had become red. She then grabbed the mouse. But Weiss tried to fight back.

"Let it go!"

'This is embarrassing...' Ruby and Blake thought.

"OW! You bit me!"

(Picks You're lovers)

"There!" Yang said, her eyes turning back to their original color.

"Is anyone going to say anything?!"

"..."

"You guys suck..."

Phoenix: It's not something I can claim to understand... But you and Mr. White are lovers, aren't you!

Most of them laughed.

Grossberg: W-w-what! My boy!

Phoenix: You sent that painting to him! As a sign! A sign of undying love!

"Undying love?!" Blake said while laughing.

Grossberg: M-m-my boy, please! You're letting your fancies run away with you! Where do you get these bizarre ideas?

Phoenix: I... I don't understand how you could...

Grossberg: That's because I'm not, we're not... Don't be ridiculous! ... Enough. I'll swallow my pride and tell you all.

Phoenix: (I knew it! They are lovers!)

They laughed even louder.

"The fact that these are probably actual things he would say, makes it even funnier." Jaune said.

Grossberg: N-no! We are NOT lovers!

"Wait, that was speech? But it was in blue. Did he read his mind?" Ruby said.

"That was worth the fight." Yang said.

'Why can't I play the game my on way?!' Weiss thought.

Grossberg: Redd White is a man who makes his living through intimidation. Bluecorp is a company that excels in finding people's weaknesses, I'm afraid. I've been paying them for 15 years now...

Phoenix: (15 years...!)

"What secrets does he have to get blackmailed?" Pyrrha said.

Grossberg: All because of the "DL-6 Incident," as you may have guessed.

Phoenix: (The name on the back of those photographs!)

Grossberg: As you suspected, I could not stand in defense of Maya because of this. White would have destroyed me if I did.

Phoenix: (So that's the connection!)

Grossberg: It is hard for me to tell you this, my boy. But arresting Redd White will be nigh on impossible.

Phoenix: Impossible? Why!?

Grossberg: He has information on everyone. It gives him an iron grip! He owns judges, attorneys, prosecutors, police... and politicians.

Phoenix: What!?

Grossberg: They are bound, unable to do harm to themselves, and therefore, to him. Don't look at me like that. What you see is nothing more than the weight of many years.

(Talks about The DL6 Incident)

Phoenix: What is the "DL-6 Incident"?

Grossberg: "DL-6" is nothing more than the sorting code the police gave the case. It was 15 years ago now... I received a request from a medium. A spirit medium.

Phoenix: (A medium...?)

Grossberg: Her name was Misty Fey.

"Maya's mother?" Blake said.

Phoenix: (Fey!)

Grossberg: Indeed. She was Mia's mother. She had been investigating a murder at the bequest of the police. And... she failed. As a result, the police called her a fraud.

"They needed the help of a spirit medium?" Weiss said.

"It sounds like they were desperate."

Phoenix: (This is what Maya was talking about the other day!)

Grossberg: I did all I could for her, and in the end, cleared her of wrongdoing. That murder case, however remains unsolved to this day. That case, is the DL-6 Incident.

(Talks about Reason for blackmail)

Phoenix: But why were you blackmailed over this, Mr. Grossberg?

Grossberg: The DL-6 Incident was top-secret at the time. It made sense. The police didn't want people to know they were using a medium! They couldn't let people know. But one person found out. I... I told him.

Phoenix: You told White?

"Why would you tell him?!" Jaune said.

Grossberg: He offered me riches... It is an embarrassment to me now. Because I talked, the police were mocked far and wide. In secret, they began looking for the one who sold them out. Of course White heard about it, and he came to me. Only this time, the offer was blackmail.

"That's what you get for doing something like that." Blake said.

Phoenix: ... I see.

Grossberg: ... White controls the law of this country as he sees fit. Yet if you would still challenge him... Have a close look at Mia's office.

Phoenix: Mia's office...?

Grossberg: She followed his every move for years. She may have recorded something of what she found.

(Moves to Fey & Co. Law Offices)

Phoenix: It's funny, looking at this room, it seems... so normal. Hard to imagine a murder took place here. Mr. Grossberg said there would be clues... Maybe I should have another look.

"Everything must be in the bookshelf." Weiss said.

(Examines Bookshelf)

Phoenix: All the cases the chief ever worked on are filed here. They're in alphabetical order. Let's take a look... Which file should I look at...?

[File A-I]

[File J-S]

[File T-Z]

"T-Z obviously."

(Picks File T-Z)

Phoenix: "T"... "U"... I know, "W"! "White"! ... ! The entire "W" section is missing! Was it taken...?

"It's missing?!"

"He must've taken the files after he killed Mia!" Jaune said.

"So we don't have anything?" Yang said.

"Check through the other files." Blake said.

(Examines Bookshelf)

Phoenix: All the cases the chief ever worked on are filed here. They're in alphabetical order. Let's take a look... Which file should I look at...?

[File A-I]

[File J-S]

[File T-Z]

(Picks File A-I)

Phoenix: Let's see if there's "A" record in this file that catches my "I." "A"... "B"... "F"! "Misty Fey." That's Mia and Maya's mother. Hmmm... Should I take a look?

[Read it]

[Leave it be]

"Of course read it! Don't leave anything!" Weiss said.

(Picks Read it)

Mia: "'I have tarnished the Fey name.' Leaving only these words, my mother vanished. I was determined to find the ones who had made my mother blame herself in this way. Using the E.S.P. that runs in my family, I held an audience with the dead. Finally, the names of two men surfaced. One was Marvin Grossberg, a lawyer who sold my mother's information for riches. The other was the man who sold that information to the press. This parasite, who makes his fortune on threats and coercion... His name is..."

Phoenix: Hmm. The record stops there. ... So Mia knew Grossberg...

"She knew he told White about the case." Ren said.

"Still nothing incriminating. It must be in the last option."

(Examines Bookshelf)

Phoenix: All the cases the chief ever worked on are filed here. They're in alphabetical order. Let's take a look... Which file should I look at...?

[File A-I]

[File J-S]

[File T-Z]

"At least I can skip those lines."

(Picks File J-S)

Phoenix: Let's see... "J" through "S"... Nothing much in here. Maybe I'll just skim some of this?

[Skim]

[Leave it be]

(Picks Skim)

Phoenix: *sigh* Well, no harm in flipping through a bit, I guess... The biggest part's here at the end in "S"... "Suicide"? Eww... She has a collection of suicide reports. There's politicians... policemen... ... ...! There's writing on most of these in pencil. "White"...? This is Mia's handwriting. Wait, I get it! Mia thought he was involved in these "suicides"! White drove them all to...

"That's good proof." Blake said.

"And we're going to present it in court and expose him!" Ruby said.

"Unless he does something dumb and show it to White... He's going do it, right?" Yang said.

"Possibly." Jaune said.

Phoenix: ... I can use these newspaper clippings. Hmm... let's find the most disturbing one...

(Newspaper Clipping added to the Court Record.)

[Newspaper clipping: Article about a politician's suicide. The word "White" is written in pencil at the top.]

(Moves to Bluecorp)

White: Well, aren't you persistent.

Phoenix: Sorry, but there's something I have to ask you.

White: Mr. Lawyer, I really hate having to repeat myself... But it seems the message has not yet penetrated your thick skull... Stop bothering me! If you try my patience further, I fear a nasty accident may occur. Do I make myself clear?

Phoenix: (Transparent...)

"Wait, we do have to show it?" Weiss said.

(Presents Newspaper clipping)

Phoenix: (This is the only clue that Mia left me... I'd better make this one count!)

"And show it to the enemy like an idiot." Blake said.

Phoenix: Mr. White... see this? It's an article describing the suicide of a politician.

White: ...

Phoenix: He was embezzling secret government funds. Then, one day, word got leaked to the press. The very next day he took his own life.

White: And this concerns me how...?

Phoenix: I found this article in Mia's office.

White: Miss Mia...?

Phoenix: She had a file filled with articles like this. Every one of them was labeled with a single word... "White."

White: ...!

"He then grabs it and destroys it. I don't know what you're talking about." Yang said.

"All I see is confetti that I may or may not have created." Nora said.

Phoenix: Mr. White, I know what you did to this politician.

[You bribed him]

[You spied on him]

[You blackmailed him]

(Picks You blackmailed him)

Phoenix: You were blackmailing him!

White: Blackmail?

Phoenix: Not just him, either. You were threatening and coercing hundreds of others! You were involved in all of the suicide cases that Mia investigated! This company is built on blackmail! I'm right, aren't I?

White: What a bizarre accusation. Mr. Wrong... What is it that you should be doing now? Investigating me? No no no. I think not! You should be searching for the one who killed Miss Mia!

Interphone: *beep*[Secretary's Office, hello?]

"That voice? Really?" Blake said.

"Why not?" Yang said.

White: Mr. Wrong will be leaving now.

Interphone: [Yes, sir. I'll send someone right away.]

Phoenix: Wait a second, Mr. White...

[You're right]

[You're wrong]

"What will happen if you choose 'you're right'?"

"He'll either give up on him before he changes his mind or turn it around and indict him of the murder." Ren said.

"Hmm... you might be right. Pick 'you're right'." Blake said.

'Can't I make my own decisions?' Weiss thought.

(Picks You're right)

Phoenix: You are absolutely right. I should be looking for the killer now. And actually, I've done better. I've found him. He's sitting right in front of me.

"There we go. Officialy accuse him." Yang said.

White: Just what are you insinuating?

Phoenix: Mia was on to you. She was keeping tabs. For this reason you had April May tapping her phone. Then, Mia was murdered, and all the documents about you mysteriously disappeared. So, the culprit would be...?

White: ...

Phoenix: Even a child could work it out, Mr. White. You did it!

White: ...

Interphone: *beep*[Secretary's office.]

White: We won't be needing an escort for Mr. Wrong. Instead, please connect me to the public prosecutor's office.

Interphone [Of course, sir. One moment please...] ...

"What is he planning?" Pyrrha said.

Interphone: [White? That you? What are you doing calling me at a time like this!?]

"How do you know the chief prosecutor is an angry old man?" Weiss said.

"I don't." Nora said.

White: Hello. Chief Prosecutor? I've changed my mind. I want to testify tomorrow.

Interphone: [What's this about?]

White: The Mia Fey case. I witnessed the murder, you see. And, thus, as a very important witness, I would like to testify.

"What is he doing...?" Ruby said.

Interphone: [What? Why now? I thought you said you didn't want to go to court?]

White: Quietude...! I told you I changed my mind, didn't I? Oh, and one other thing. Send the police over here right away. The man is standing right in front of me. He looks dazed but could be violent!

"He's accusing Phoenix?!" Jaune said.

Interphone: [What? What man?]

White: Are you even listening? The executioner! The hatchet-man! The liquidator... The killer, man!

Phoenix: What!?

"That jerk!" Ruby said.

Interphone: [Mr. White... this isn't another one of those...]

White: Chief Prosecutor. I do not believe you are in a position to freely offer your opinions to me, correct? I'm telling you to send the police, now!

Interphone: *beep*

White: ... Did I not tell you, Mr. Wrong? You are a mere lawyer! As was Miss Mia.

Phoenix: How dare you!

White: I'll point the finger at you, and you will be tried as Miss Mia's killer! The case is as good as settled. No lawyer of any worth will defend you. I have friends in the local lawyer's association, you see. You'll be given a lawyer so stupendously inept that they make even you look competent.

"We're screwed." Jaunee said.

Phoenix: (I... I feel faint.)

Gumshoe: Detective Gumshoe, reporting, sir! Aaa! Butz! Hairy Butz!

"He still didn't learn his name?" Weiss said.

Phoenix: Wright, actually. Phoenix Wright. And my friend's name is "Larry"...

Gumshoe: Oh, right! Sorry, pal. Butz was that murderer, right?

"How are you still in the force?"

White: Detective Gumshoe. I present to you, the man who killed Miss Mia Fey!

Gumshoe: W-what!?

White: Take this despicable human being into custody. ... Farewell, Mr. Wrong!

September 8, 3:37 PM

Detention Center

Visitor's Room

"I can't believe it! Now we're in prison!"

Phoenix: I can't believe it's only been a day since the first trial. My trial begins tomorrow. White's going to set a trap for me. And the prosecution will be in on it, of course. Edgeworth, included. An attorney was assigned to me by the state, yesterday. I refused. I had an idea.

Maya: ... Wright! Mr. Wright!

"At least they let Maya go." Ruby said.

Phoenix: Oh, Maya! Great, they let you out of detention.

Maya: Just now, yes. It's all thanks to you!

Phoenix: Hah. Now I'm afraid we've switched places.

Maya: What? You mean, you...?

Phoenix: I explained what had happened to Maya. ...

Maya: I don't believe it! How many people does that man need to destroy before he's satisfied!? My mother... My sister... And now you! This has gone too far! Mr. Wright, please tell me, is there anything I can do?

Phoenix: Um... well...

[Defend me in court]

[Cheer me on in court]

[Help me break out of here]

"What are these options?" Weiss said.

"Help me break out of here? He must be joking" Pyrrha said.

"Defend me in court? Now it's Maya Fey Ace Attorney!" Ruby said.

"Pick any." Blake said.

"... I don't know!" Weiss said.

"Let me." Yang said.

(Picks Help me break out of here)

Phoenix: Right. Okay, listen up. I want you to help me break out of here!

"Some of them started laughing.

Maya: You mean... a jail break?

Phoenix: Yeah. Tonight's our only chance!

Maya: Alright!

Phoenix: Huh?

"She fell for it?" Pyrrha said.

Maya: Oh, I'd better go get a hacksaw while the stores are still open. Oh, oh! And a rope ladder, and a getaway car! Can you drive?

"She's actually going along..." Blake said.

"That's adorable!" Ruby said.

Phoenix: ... W-wait. Wait wait wait.

Maya: What what what?

Phoenix: I'm kidding! It was a joke!

Maya: No way!

"Aww, Maya!" Yang said.

Phoenix: No really, I was kidding. But thanks. It's good to know you're on my side. (And there really isn't anything you can do for me anyway...)

Maya: But... but I can't just sit here and do nothing! I've got to give that man a piece of my mind!

Phoenix: (Just a piece...?) Okay. Then, come to the court tomorrow.

Maya: O-okay! I'll be there! I'll show them a thing or two!

Phoenix: It's the beginning of a new century, yet with crime it's the same old story. In fact, it's gotten worse. Lengthy court proceedings are no longer realistic. Beginning a few years ago, a limit of three days was put on initial court trials. Almost all finish in a day. Most with a guilty verdict.

"Why? Who thought this was a good idea?" Blake said.

Phoenix: I never thought I would end up in the defendant's chair myself. Tomorrow the true culprit will appear as a witness. This is it! It's me or him!

To be continued.

"I can't wait." Weiss said.

"And it will happen... right now." Nora said.

"Hey, can you save the game in the middle of the trial?" Yang said.

"I think so. Why?" Weiss said.

"Cause if you do a mistake, you can use savestates."

"Really? Thanks. But I won't use it. I can do it without any mistake."

"Wanna bet?"

"Sure. Because I won't lose."

"Weiss, don't do this. I am talking from experience." Ruby said.

"It's the second case. It won't be hard."

"Yang, please have mercy on her..."

"Ruby, you clearly don't know me well." Yang said.

"I have an idea! Whoever loses the bet, will act like the opposite of himself for a week." Nora said.

"What do you mean?" Weiss said.

"If Yang wins, Weiss will act like an energetic, friendly philantropist, who cares about others all the time."

"That was redundant." Ren said.

"What are you insinuating? And it's philanthropist." Weiss said.

"If Weiss wins, Yang will act like a scrawny nerd." Nora said.

"Do I have to dress like one too?" Yang said.

"Yes."

"... Alright. I'm game."

"And I'm playing the game." Weiss said.

"... You don't know how to talk tough."

"Bite me... Wait, no!"


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