Episode 5: Sins of Cynicism (Part 2)

Episode 5: Sins of Cynicism (Part 1)

Episode 5: Sins of Cynicism (Part 2)

Episode 5: Sins of Cynicism (Part 3)

Case Summary

As the investigation progresses, clues from news reporter Jasmine Kenders' case point towards Opaline Village...
What kind of truth will be found at the bottom of this haystack?

An old man with questionable behavior, a secretive village chief, and reticent villagers...
A beautiful mountainside view, now shrouded by a fog of mystery. What are their agendas?

A seemingly accidental car crash is covered in contradictions.
As the spotlight expands beyond the scene of the crime, important clues begin to emerge, awaiting their discovery.

Evidence

• Opaline River Pollution Investigation Report
• Notebook with Missing Pages
• Date-Marked Desk Calendar
• Strange Drawing
• Gift Hair Clip
• Car Service Records
• Stellis News Funding Proposal
• Admission Appeal Response
• Termination Contract
• Cryptex
• Jasmine's Forensic Report
• Jasmine's Car Accident Report
• Yvonne's Testimony
• Ian's Testimony I
• Photo of Ian's IOU

Clues

• NXX's Toxic Effects
• Difficulty of Testing for NXX
• Jasmine's License Plate
• Jasmine's Forensic Report
• Opaline Fish Growth Abnormalities
• Opaline Village Lab Suspicions
• Hugh's Birthday
• Package's Delivery Time
• Hairpin Gifter
• Laptop Purchase Info
• Hans' Brake Pad Service Receipt
• Hugh's Brand
• Hugh's Health Status
• Hugh's History
• Brake Pad Wear
• Heirson Fitness Tracker
• Hans' Work
• Hans' New Car
• The Wellers' Exorbitant Spending
• Hans' Unfamiliarity with Hugh
• Hans Weller's Pollution Suspect
• River Water Purification
• Affected Opaline Fisheries
• Accident Compensation
• Reason for Hurried Departure
• Irvin's Whereabouts on Sept. 12
• Laboratory's Operating Status
• Village Visitor
• Opaline River Water Quality
• Hans Recognizes Hugh
• Hans' Son's Job
• Hans Protecting Heirson
• Details on Jasmine's Injuries
• Ian's Hallucinogens
• Prison Cell Numbering

Stages

Stage Name	Stage Type	Stage Cost	Attribute	Recommended Power
Main Story 05-14	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
Main Story 05-15	Debate	AP x10	Logic	27,669
Main Story 05-16	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
Main Story 05-17	Debate	AP x10	Intuition	29,277
Main Story 05-18	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
Main Story 05-19	Debate	AP x10	Empathy	33,321
Main Story 05-20	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
Main Story 05-21	Debate	AP x10	Logic	34,655
Main Story 05-22	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
Main Story 05-23	Debate	AP x10	Empathy	36,489
Main Story 05-24	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
Main Story 05-25	Debate	AP x10	Logic	38,357
Main Story 05-26	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
Main Story 05-27	Debate	AP x10	Empathy	37,823
Main Story 05-28	Story	AP x10 (First-Time Cost)

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