Episode 5: Sins of Cynicism (Part 1)
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Case Summary
The death of social journalist Jasmine Kenders is flagged as suspicious a year after it happened. The team re-investigates the cold case, starting by piecing together the aftermath of a defamation suit shortly before her death.
Characters
Locations
Evidence
- Opaline River Pollution Investigation ReportThe Opaline River Pollution Investigation Report issued by the EPA. It analyzes the source of the water's contamination.
- Car Service RecordsRecords of a cancellation for brake pad replacement service.
- Date-Marked Desk CalendarA calendar from last year left on the sofa with Sept 12th marked.
- Gift Hair ClipA hairpin that was left in the packaging at Jasmine Kenders' home. The card attached indicates it was given to her by Iker Lance.
- Notebook with Missing PagesJasmine's notebook with two pages ripped out.
- Strange DrawingA painting of what seems like codes drawn by crayons. There is a picture of Jasmine and a serial number on the back.
- Admission Appeal ResponseThe response letter to Ian Johnson's letter of appeal after his application to Stellis University was rejected.
- CryptexA cryptex replica from The Da Vinci Code, found in Hugh's toy chest.
- Stellis News Funding ProposalA memory card that only contains Stellis News' funding proposal for Q4.
- Termination ContractJasmine's termination contract from Stellis News.
Clues
- Difficulty of Testing for NXXTesting for NXX is extremely difficult. Currently, there are only a couple of top tier facilities, including Pax Pharmaceutical and Crimson Biotech, that are capable of doing it.
- NXX's Toxic EffectsNXX affects a person's hormone secretion and mental state. In severe cases, it affects physical development and causes irreversible damage to the nervous system and internal organs.
- Jasmine's Forensic ReportAccording to the forensic report, Jasmine's cause of death was falling off a cliff. There were no abnormalities besides a laceration wound on the head.
- Opaline Fish Growth AbnormalitiesJasmine's press release stated that Heirson illegally dumped waste and poisoned the Opaline River, causing abnormal growth and death for large numbers of Opaline Fish.
- Opaline Village Lab SuspicionsBased on the abnormal situation with Opaline fish, it is speculated that their lab at Opaline Village may be Heirson's base of operations for illegal drug research.
- Hairpin GifterBased on the attached card, the gift was sent by someone named Iker Lance. His relationship with Jasmine Kenders is unknown.
- Hans' Brake Pad Service ReceiptHans Weller cancelled his appointment to replace his car's brake pads on Sept 15th of last year.
- Hugh's BirthdayA desk calendar with Huey's birthday circled: September 12.
- Jasmine's License PlateJasmine Kenders' car, produced by Pax Motors, was a white SUV with the license plate "VD3F046".
- Laptop Purchase InfoThe laptop that Jasmine Kenders bought for Hugh is a V-3010 from Pax Electronics. It was the newest model in the summer of last year.
- Package's Delivery TimeThis still sealed package contains a hairpin. The delivery time was Sept 5th of last year, after Jasmine Kenders lost the case.
- Hugh's BrandThere is a "03" burn mark on Hugh's arm.
- Hugh's Health StatusHugh is much skinnier than kids at his age. It is speculated drugs affected his growth development.
Stages
Stage Name | Stage Type | Stage Cost | Attribute | Recommended Power |
---|---|---|---|---|
Main Story 05-01 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) | ||
Main Story 05-02 | Debate | AP x10 | Logic | 20,879 |
Main Story 05-03 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) | ||
Main Story 05-04 | Debate | AP x10 | Intuition | 22,109 |
Main Story 05-05 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) | ||
Main Story 05-06 | Debate | AP x10 | Empathy | 24,701 |
Main Story 05-07 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) | ||
Main Story 05-08 | Debate | AP x10 | Empathy | 25,685 |
Main Story 05-09 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) | ||
Main Story 05-10 | Debate | AP x10 | Intuition | 27,169 |
Main Story 05-11 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) | ||
Main Story 05-12 | Debate | AP x10 | Logic | 27,169 |
Main Story 05-13 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
Walkthrough
Episode 05-05:
- Heirson couldn't have polluted the river
- [NXX's Toxic Effects] + [Opaline Fish Growth Abnormalities]
Episode 05-11:
- The one who left us the evidence
Episode Clear Rewards
- Tears of Themis x1
- Stellin x10,000
- Oracle of Justice IV x10