A Love Poem to Skadi RPG Exploration
Manor of Hermes: Exploration Gameplay[edit | edit source]
Players may invite any of the four male leads as an exploration companion, but each invitation requires the player to spend one 
Lamp Light, which are obtained through 
Skadi Reputation level milestones. Many, but not all, of the clues in the manor require a specific male lead to deduce their meanings.
1F Map
2F Map
3F Map
B1 Map
Major Points of Interest[edit | edit source]
| Location | Point of interest | Notes and Dialogue
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| 1F Reception Room |  Painting |
On the north wall near the door
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: ... You: What's up? Luke: Isn't this painting... kinda weird? You: Weird? Luke: Yeah. Look at it: the wings, the weird skull design, and what looks like two eyes in the background. Luke: I feel like I've seen it before, but I can't remember where... Luke: I only remember that it's some religious sect's symbol. You: ??? Luke: If only we had someone who knew about religion or art. Artem
Artem: ... You: What's the matter, Mr. Wing? Artem: Nothing. I just think this painting... seems familiar? You: Familiar? Artem: Yes. A demon's head and an angel's wings... It looks like religious imagery. You: Do you remember from which religion? Artem: Sorry, I can't remember right now. You: No worries. It's not something that you'd normally pay attention to. You: (However... If there was someone familiar with religion and art...) You: (They'd be able to recognize it.) Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, why are you staring at this painting? Vyn: No reason, merely that I had discovered something interesting. You: Something interesting? Vyn: Carefully look here. Does this painting not seem odd? You: ... You: There are wings, skull, and eyes in the picture. You: Why do they put these patterns together? Vyn: ... Vyn: These appear to be the symbols of a certain cult. You: Dr. Richter, can you understand this picture? Vyn: I wish I could. But unfortunately, I do not know this picture. Vyn: The reason I came to such speculation is that... Vyn: The combination of these bizarre patterns and the painting itself seems to be full of religious sentiments. Vyn: But that is all I can tell. You: Well... This painting is probably more than just a decoration. Vyn: True. However... Vyn: This could be related to a very obscure cult. Vyn: To decipher its symbolism and reason for being here, we may need an expert who can truely read the painting. Marius
Marius: Hold up! You: What's wrong? Marius: This is... Rebirthism? You: Rebirthism? What's that? Marius: Look at this painting. Marius points to the painting on the wall. Marius: Don't you find it strange? You: Now that you mention it... You: The painting has wings, a weird skull, and... eyes? You: Why this particular combination of things? Marius: Because they're icons in Rebirthism. Marius: Rebirthism was a popular cult among certain groups of people in the last century. Marius: They believe that people are born with sin. Marius: But at the same time, everyone has the chance to cleanse their sins. Marius: Skulls symbolize evil, wings symbolize possibility, and eyes are the gaze of God. You: Wow... You know this really well. Marius: I heard from my lecturer in the arts and religion course at school. Marius: Although Rebirthism is not a common religion, many of its believers are artists and master painters. Marius: Influenced by the doctrines and customs of the cult, they created quite a lot of masterpieces. Marius: Like the famous Seven Days Worship collection, it is about the processes of a religious ritual. Marius: This one is the third painting of the Seven Days Worship series, with very similar contents and techniques. You: I've seen the Seven Days Worship on the internet, but the painting look kind of distorted... Marius: In art, distortion and madness are sometimes regarded as a kind of beauty. Marius: Although the beauty of madness in Rebirthism paintings is a very uncommon type of aesthetic... Marius: Not just you, many people who study art find it difficult to accept. Marius: So there are indeed very few people who understand Rebirthism and their paintings. You: But if the painting is here, it means... Marius: There might have been people in this manor who believed in Rebirthology. You: ... Marius: Hold on. There's something else here. Again, Marius examines the paintings carefully. On the back of the frame, he finds something unexpected. Marius: It's a purple gemstone fragment, which should belong to the Erin's Winter.
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| 1F Reception Room | Statue |
Directly south of the entrance
Dialogue
Luke
You: Luke, look. This sculpture is gorgeous. Luke: Yeah, and the details are skillfully done, so... You: So? Luke: This must be the work of a great master. Luke: I can't discern more details about it or its creator, though. Sorry. You: No problem. It's already impressive enough that you could make out that much. You: Only someone experienced with art or sculptures would be able to get more information from such a short glance. Artem
You: Hm? A sculpture, here? You: It's lovely... You: You can see how elegant it is even through a layer of dust. Artem: This must be a master artist's work. You: Mr. Wing, do you know who sculpted this? Artem: No. I'm only judging by the material and precise handwork. Artem: This isn't my area of expertise, so that's all I can say. Artem: If I were someone who knew about sculpting or art... Artem: Then I should be easily able to identify the creator. You: Mr. Wing, you're too modest. The amount you know is already quite impressive. Artem: Thank you. Vyn
You: This sculpture is so beautiful... Vyn: Do you like it? You: Yeah. Look at it, Dr. Richter. Even though it's dusty, it still looks so exquisite... You: It must be very expensive... Vyn: Indeed, from the material and precision of the craftsmanship, it is probably the work of a master. Vyn: But I am sorry I do not know... which master to be exact. You: It doesn't matter, Dr. Richter. I was just making a comment. You: To identify precisely whose work this is, in such a short time... You: I'm afraid only an art expert would be able to do that... Marius
You: What a beautiful sculpture... Marius: Isn't this a work of Railas'? You: Railas? The famous painter? Did he also make sculptures? Marius: Of course. Although Railas is mostly known as a painter... Marius: His sculptures are just as highly valued as his paintings. Marius: But due to his sculptures being relatively rare, they are all very expensive. Marius keeps circling around the sculpture before he stops and squats down behind it. Marius: A statue of this size... Without certain networks and connections, it's probably something very hard to get. You: If that's the case, then wouldn't that mean the owner of this manor is... Marius: Yeah. He's very wealthy, with good connections. You: ...Really...? Marius: Okay, let's put that aside for now, Miss. Marius: I also found something else. You: What is it? Marius: Look. Marius extends his right hand. In his palm lies a purple gemstone fragment. You: It's a shard of Erin's Winter! Marius: Yup!
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| 1F Reception Room | Treasure Box |
Southwest corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
You: Luke, Luke, there's something in this box! Luke: Hold on, lemme open it... Luke opens the box and takes out something that looks like a notebook. Luke: It looks like a list, but parts of it are destroyed. You: What's written on it? Luke: There's writing, but these records seem to be encrypted. Luke: They're recorded in some sorts of... religious symbols. Luke: We can't decipher this if we don't know the specific meanings of the symbols. You: Can you tell which religion they're from? Luke: They look familiar, but I don't know why... Luke: If only we could check online or ask a religion or art expert. Artem
You: ... You open the box. Artem: What is it? You: There's a list inside, but the writing is a bit odd. You: I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I think this record uses images instead of writing. Artem: It must be some method of encryption. These pictures resemble a skull and feathers... Artem: This sort of imagery is common in religious encryptions. Artem: Maybe this notebook has something to do with a religion? You: (It would be nice to have someone who knows about religion or art right now.) Vyn
Vyn: Wait a minute. Vyn stops suddenly. He opens a box and takes out something. You: What's wrong, Dr. Richter? Vyn: There is a list of names... in the box. You: Yeah... But part of this list seems to have been destroyed... You: ... Vyn: What are your thoughts? You: Dr. Richter, do you find the writings on it... a little strange? Vyn: These words seem to be recorded by visual encryption. But as for the details... Vyn: I apologize. This encryption method is not very common. Vyn: Perhaps we require the opinion of an art expert to decipher the patterns and understand its message. Vyn: Unfortunately, I am not able to do this. You: It's fine. Let's take a picture for the record. Let's move on. Vyn: Sure. Marius
You: Marius, wait. You open the box in front of you and take something out. Marius: A list... But part of it has been destroyed. Marius: Hold on. Let me see what's written on it? You: What's wrong? Marius: Look at the shapes of these words. Do you find them strange? You: Well... they look like a combination of skulls and feathers... You: Are these words encrypted? Marius: Yeah. It's a special encryption method used by the cult of Rebirthism. You: Can you understand their encryption? Marius: Well, I've seen this in a painting which was shown in class before. Marius: Rebirthism is an obscure cult. Although there're very few written records about them... Marius: But because many of their believers are artists and painters, they have a large collection of artworks. Marius: In the second painting of the Seven Days Worship depicting Rebirthism's rituals... Marius: It portrays the process of how this encryption method was invented. Marius: And the method of decoding this encryption is also hidden in the painting itself. You: You mean... you can understand the messages on it? Marius: Of course. I was very curious so I studied all the paintings of the Severn Days Worship. Marius: Let me see... Marius takes the list and starts reading it page by page. Marius: ...This list is a record of the believers' tributes. You: "Tribute?" What is that? Marius: It's a donation the believers give to the church. Marius: Rebirthologists believe that people are born with sins and it's possible to cleanse their sins. Marius: The reason unfortunate events happen is because of your sins. Marius: And to stay out of misfortunes, believers must cleanse their sins. Marius: But it's not enough to cleanse your sins yourself. You need a Prophet. Marius: And that's the Abbot of Rebirthism. He claims to be the son of God and capable of communicating with God. Marius: As long as the believers continue to pay their tributes, they would receive prophesies. Marius: And by following the prophesies they can wash away their sins. Marius: How fast the prophesies work is related to how much tribute one pays. The more you pay, the faster it works. You: Isn't that how pyramid schemes work nowadays? Marius: Exactly, but when Rebirthism was popular, science was not universally accepted... You: So how much did the people on this list pay? Marius: Let me see... Marius: Some contributed their houses, some contributed gold... The tributes are all enormous sums. You: Unbelievable... Marius: Looks like this manor was a place where Rebirthism believers gathered. You: ... Marius: Oh, right, there's something else on the list. Marius hands you something. You: It's a shard of Erin's Winter. Marius: Yes.
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| 1F Entertainment Room |  Lockbox |
Next to the sofa on the west half of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This is... a lockbox?) You: (The password doesn't seem to be in this room...) You: (Do I need to get it by other means? Like... through the island residents?) Keypad display: input password6151
You: (It's open!) You: (Let me see what's inside...) You: (!!!) Obtain
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| 1F Medical Ward (Room 1) |  Bookshelf |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: There's something between these books. Luke carefully takes out the object. You: It's a notebook. There are a lot of newspaper articles in it. Luke: Looks like they're all articles related to the treatment of some sort of disease. Luke: But that's all I can glean from them... Luke: It'd be handy to have a doctor with us right now. Artem
You: Mr. Wing, look up there. It looks like something's between those two books. Artem: It's a... notebook? You: I'll go find a ladder. One moment. Artem: No need. Allow me. Artem approaches the bookcase with a few steps and pulls out the notebook. Artem: It's just an ordinary notebook, but there are some news clippings pasted inside. Artem: They all seem to be reporting about treatments for a certain disease. Artem: As for the reports' contents... We should consult a medical professional. Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, do you see that between the two books? Vyn: Sure, I have retrieved it. It is a notebook, with many news clippings pasted onto its pages. You: News clippings? What are they about? Vyn: Without exception, all these articles are related to treatment methods for mental illness. Vyn flips through the notebook and asks you to look at the contents. On the last page of the notebook, on the news article, there is a number "No.0012." Vyn: In addition, annotations are written in the margins of each report. "Used," "Not used," "Not effective," and the like. You: "Used," "Not used"... Did someone perform these treatments after reading these articles? You: And who was collecting these information? Vyn: ... Vyn smiles but does not answer you. Vyn: Okay. Let us leave this complicated question behind for now. I have something to show you. Vyn gently holds out your hand and puts something on your palm. You: This is... a fragment of Erin's Winter! Vyn: Yes. It fell out when I picked up the notebook. Vyn: We are... quite lucky. Marius
You: Marius, can you please help me get the thing between those two books? You: I can't reach it... Marius: Sure. When have I said no to you before? One second. Soon Marius takes out the object between the two books. Marius: It's a notebook, with a lot of newspaper clippings in it. You: But I can't understand these reports. Marius: Me neither. I can roughly tell that they are all about the treatment of a certain disease. Marius: As to the rest... We'd better play it safe and consult a medical professional.
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| 1F Medical Ward (Room 1) | Lockbox |
Northwest corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This box is pretty new. It doesn't look like it belongs to the manor...) You: (Did someone specifically put it here?) You: (And... It seems like you have to enter a password to open it...) Keypad display: input password0012
You: It's open! You: Time to see what's inside. You: An account book?! You skim the records in the book and are surprised by its contents. You: This much gold and fine art... Whoever owned this book must've gotten rich. You: (Let me see who wrote this...) You turn to the first page of the book. You: "Grady"...?
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| 1F Medical Ward (Room 2) | Operating table |
Center of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Artem
Vyn
You: They are all... badly damaged... You: Dr. Richter, can you identify these things? Vyn: ... For some reason, Vyn remains silent for a while. You: ??? Vyn: Most of these... are instruments used in a physical procedure performed to treat certain mental conditions. You: Physical procedure for treating mental conditions? Vyn: Correct. If I have not mistaken, these damaged instruments... Vyn: Are electrical devices used for electroconvulsive therapy. You: Electroconvulsive therapy?! You are shocked by what Vyn tells you. Vyn: Yes. Before the discovery of chlorpromazine, physical therapies like electroconvulsive therapy... Vyn: Were widely used in the treatment of various mental disorders. Vyn: It appears that there was at least one mental disorder patient in this manor. You: Can we find out about the conditions of the patients who underwent these treatments? Vyn: I am afraid it would require more clues to do that. Vyn carefully examines the object in front of him. Vyn: Hold on... That green substance in this corner is ... a gemstone fragment? You: Gemstone fragment... Erin's Winter! Marius
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| 1F Dining Room |  Broken wood |
In front of the turned-around dining chair in the southeast corner
Dialogue
Luke
You: There are some fractured pieces of wood here. You: The type of wood is the same as the chairs in this room. Luke: The shape of the fractures point to an external force as the cause. You: An external force... Someone smashed the chair? Luke: Or maybe someone fell on the chair and broke it. Luke: Also, look at the pieces here. These dark spots look like dried blood. You: So some kind of fight or conflict happened here? Luke: Probably. Luke: Hm? You: What's up? Luke: It feels like there's something else in this pile of wood. Luke squats down and begins to dig through the pile of things in front of him. Luke: Found it! You: What is it? Luke: Look. You: A yellow gemstone shard... You: It's a fragment of Erin's Winter! Luke: Correct! Artem
You: Mr. Wing, come and look at this. Artem: What is it? You: Look at these chunks of wood. They look like they came from the chairs in this room. You: But the shape of the cracks looks unnatural... Artem: Indeed. Artem: It would be best to have them analyzed by someone familiar with evidence and crime scene analysis. You: Got it. You: (Someone familiar with crime scenes... A detective should do, then.) Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, look at these broken pieces of wood on the floor. You: Don't the shape of the cracks seem strange? Vyn: They do. But unfortunately... You: What's is it? Vyn: I am not an expert in forensic science, so I cannot answer your question. You: It doesn't matter. It was just a random question. You: (But if we want to solve this problem, I think we should consult a detective...) Marius
Marius: Be careful. Don't get tripped by these wooden pieces. You: Are these wooden pieces from a broken chair? Their style is the same as the other intact chairs in the house. Marius: But... Don't you find the cracks of these wooden pieces strange? Marius: They don't look like they broke down naturally. You: Makes sense. So what happened to them? Marius: That I can't be sure. I don't know much about forensics. You: (These traces... should I consult a detective...)
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| 1F Kitchen | Stain |
On the floor in the southeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: !!! You: What's wrong? Why are you making that face? Luke: Look over here. This residue seems to be charcoal ash. You: Charcoal ash? Like the stuff that's made from burning wood? You: Did someone set the kitchen on fire? Luke: I think so. Look at the cupboard next to you. Luke: Its position doesn't match the marks on the floor, which indicate where furniture was placed for a long time. Luke: The ashes are mostly around these old markings. Luke: After the original cupboard was destroyed, someone replaced it with a new one. Luke: Not just here, either. I've noticed some things ever since we came in. Luke: Most of the walls on the first floor were charred by a fire. Luke: You can also see evidence of a fire along the major hallway intersections. You: So this manor... Luke: Right. A large fire probably broke out in here. You: ...How about we keep looking around for more clues? Luke: Good idea. Luke shifts his gaze back to the residue on the floor. He reaches out and sifts through it. As he does, a yellow item suddenly appears from the ashes. You: That's—! Luke: It looks like a gemstone shard from Erin's Winter! Artem
You: Mr. Wing, look at what's in this corner. Artem: Looks like the product of some chemical reaction. You: Can you tell what it is? Artem: Sorry, it's dim in here, and there seems to be many impurities in the substance. Artem: I can't be sure of what it is right now. You: Me neither. That's unfortunate... You: (It would be nice to have an expert detective with us right now...) You: (They'd be able to tell at a glance.) Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, I found something here. Vyn: Are these... the products of some kind of chemical reaction? You: But it's dark and the lighting in the kitchen is not very good. You: There is no way to identify what these are. Vyn: ... You: (If only we have a detective here...) You: (They'd be able to identify this substance very soon...) Marius
You: What's this pile of dirt? Marius: It looks like the product of some kind of chemical reaction... Marius: But with only our eyes... and it's so dark in here... Marius: It's impossible to tell what this is at all. Marius: And it's so strange that something like this would appear in a manor... weird... You: (At times like this I wish there's a detective here with me...) You: (They'd be able to explain something like this...)
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| 1F Kitchen | Hanging Pots |
On the north wall of the cooking area, between the ovens
Dialogue
Luke
You: These things hanging on the wall... Cooking pots and pans? Luke: ... You: For some reason, I feel like there's something off about them... You: Especially compared to the ones on the floor. You: They all look dirty and old, but... Luke: The ones on the wall are newer, and there are signs of upkeep. Luke: The cookware on the floor is dustier and dirtier than those on the wall. Luke: You can also see that they're damaged. Luke: Doesn't look like they've been used ever since they were knocked down. You: But they're all in the kitchen. Why the big difference? Luke: A likely possibility is that they were knocked over in some kind of incident. Luke: Afterwards, someone returned to the manor and settled in. Luke: The cookware hanging on the wall were the ones they used. Luke: But, this is just my guess. We'll need to find more evidence. Luke continues to observe the cookware on the wall. He reaches out carefully and attempts to take a pot off of the wall. As soon as the pot leaves the wall, something falls onto the floor. Luke: A yellow gemstone... It's a shard from Erin's Winter! Artem
You: ... Artem: Did you find something? You: Mr. Wing, look at the wall over there. Artem: Are those... pots and pans on the wall? You: Yes, but some of these pots give me a strange feeling. You: But I can't explain why... Artem: Maybe we're missing something. Let's keep looking. You: Okay! You: (Hmm... Should I consult a detective?) Vyn
Marius
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| 1F Small Study |  Bookshelf |
On the northeast wall
Dialogue
Luke
You: Is there something stuck between those books...? Luke: Think so... Hold on, I'll get it. Luke carefully takes out the sheets of paper that were between the books. Luke: These look like records. Luke: The writing looks odd, though... Luke: This is the first document we've come across that uses another language. Luke: Parts of this report are substituted with Akkadian script. You: Akkadian? You mean the language that the Code of Hammurabi was written in? Luke: Yep. You: Can you understand what's written? Luke: Too much of it is in Akkadian. I can't read it... Luke: All the other documents in this manor are in English. Luke: Why would this one be mixed with Akkadian? You: If that's the case... You: We'll need to find someone who knows Akkadian. Artem
You: Mr. Wing, look over there. It looks like there's a document between the books. Artem: Wait. I'll get it. Artem protectively shields you as he pulls out the document. You: So? What's written on it? Artem: This document... You: What about it? Artem: The key information in this document is written in Akkadian. You: Can you read what it says? Artem: Yes. I had previously studied the Code of Hammurabi and learned Akkadian. Artem: This document... is a fire testing record. You: Fire testing record? Artem: Yes. Whoever wrote this document was testing the degree of damage resulting from fires of varying intensity. You: You mean... Someone was planning to set the manor on fire? Artem: That is one possibility. Artem: However...Are some pages missing? You: Missing pages? Are they somewhere else on the bookshelf? Artem: I'll look again. Artem searches the bookshelf again, but soon stops. You: Mr. Wing, did you find something? Is it the missing pages? Artem: No, it's a red gemstone shard. Artem: It should be a shard from Erin's Winter. Vyn
Vyn: ... Vyn stops in front of the bookcase and pulls out something between the books. You: What's wrong, Dr. Richter? Vyn: It is nothing special. I just found a document. Vyn: However... You: What's wrong? Vyn: Most of the other records in the manor are written in English. Vyn: However, a lot of the information in this file... has been replaced with Akkadian. You: ... You: Dr. Richter, can you understand what's written in it? Vyn: Sorry. Akkadian is rarely used nowadays. I am not familiar with it. You: (Should we find someone who understands this language...) Marius
You: Marius, look at the bookcase over there. You: Is there something stuck between the books? Marius: I'll get it. They are documents. You: Documents? Marius: Well, but it's a shame that... Marius: Most of the records in the manor are written in English... Marius: But a lot of the information in this document is recorded in Akkadian... Marius: I am not familiar with the language. I can't understand it. You: Okay. You: (It looks like we need someone who knows this language...)
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| 1F Small Bedroom | Bed |
Southwest corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: Hold on. There's something under the bed. After a careful look, Luke slowly pulls out a box. Luke: It has some letters... and a drawing. You: What do the letters say? Luke: Sorry, I can't read them. You: ??? Luke: These letters are written in Akkadian. Luke: It's a dead language. I don't know it. You: I see... You: (Then... Shouldn't we find someone who does know it?) Artem
You: Mr. Wing, there's a box under the bed. Let's take a look inside? Artem: All right. Artem slowly pulls out the box and opens it. Artem: Inside, there are only some letters and a drawing. Artem: The letters are written in Akkadian, the same language used to write the Code of Hammurabi. Artem: Do you want to know what it says? I do
You: Yes. These letters might have valuable clues. Artem: You're right. These... are love letters. You: Love letters?! Artem: Yes. Not right now
You: We should read them later. There are so many of them that it'll probably take a while. You: Let's look around the rest of the manor first and come back later. Artem: ...No, we'd better read them now. Artem: These... are love letters. Artem: Look at this one. It's addressed "To my dear Erin," from "Winter." Artem: In this other letter, the receiver's and sender's names are swapped. Artem: As for their contents... Mainly secrets and other private discussion. Artem: This letter mentions that Winter was the son of the manor's butler. Artem: He and Erin were childhood friends and grew up together. Artem: But for some reason... Artem: They couldn't make their feelings public, so they had to secretly write letters to each other. Artem: As for this drawing... The writing here says that it was a gift from Erin to Winter. Artem: The inscription in the corner says, "My love and I — Winter and Erin." You: They were in love? Artem: I think so, but here's something worth noting: in her letter, Erin said that she didn't have much time left. Artem: There is more to their relationship than meets the eye. While he's talking, Artem rummages through the box again. Artem: !!! You: What's the matter, Mr. Wing? Artem: I found a red gemstone shard in the box. You: Red gemstone shard... You: Is it from the Erin's Winter?! Artem: Most likely. Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, there is a box under this bed. Vyn: Please, allow me. Vyn pulls out the box and opens it. You: It seems that there are only some letters and a picture. You: But I can't understand... some of the words in these letters... Vyn: These words... seem to have been replaced with Akkadian. You: Dr. Richter, can you understand it? Vyn: Sorry. This language is very rarely used now. I am not familiar with it at all. Vyn: I can only recognize the language itself. You: But this language... feels familiar to me... Vyn: The infamous Code of Hammurabi was written in this language. You: Maybe we should find someone familiar with the Code. Marius
You: Marius, there's a box under the bed. Marius: Step back. I will get it. Marius pulls out the box carefully and opens it. Marius: These look like letters, and there's a painting. Marius: The words are... In Akkadian? Marius: That's too difficult... You: Doesn't the Code of Hammurabi also uses this language? Marius: Shall we find someone who understands the code?
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| 1F Maid's Bedroom | Table |
Beside the bed on the north wall
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: What's this? Luke approaches an object lying on the table. Luke: It's a notebook that belongs to an Avril. You: Isn't that the name we just saw on the doorplate? Luke: Yes. You: What did she write about? Luke: Let me see... Luke quickly flips through the notebook. As he does, his expression gradually changes. You: What's wrong? Was something weird written down? Luke: Nothing much. Just some family drama. Luke: This would be enough content for dozens of TV drama episodes... Artem
You: This is a... notebook? You pick up something that is lying open on the table. Artem: What is it? You: I found a notebook that apparently belonged to a maid named Avril. You: It says... You quickly skim its pages. Artem stands next to you and follows along. A short while later... Artem: ... You: ... You: Haha... The people in this manor sure lived interesting lives. Vyn
Vyn: This is... Vyn walks towards the table and rummages through the stuff on it. You: What's wrong, Dr. Richter? Did you find something? Vyn: It is a notebook which belonged to a maid called Avril. You: What's it about? Vyn: Well... You should see for yourself. Vyn hands you the notebook. You flip through the notebook and become a bit... embarrassed. You: HaHaha, the occupants of this manor and their relationships can be made into a prime-time drama. Marius
You: There's something here? Marius: It's a notebook. And it belongs to a maid, called Avril. You: What did she write about... Out of curiosity, you flick through the notebook. Marius is reading it next to you. Gradually, the facial expressions of you and Marius's face become... funny. You: Ha... Haha... Marius: The relationships in the manor are surprisingly complicated. |
Purple Gemstone Shard if checked by Marius
Stellin x10,000
Green Gemstone Shard and password if checked by Vyn
Yellow Gemstone Shard if checked by Luke
Red Gemstone Shard if checked by Artem| Location | Point of interest | Notes and Dialogue
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| 2F Lassiter's Bedroom | Shrine |
On the north wall near the door
Dialogue
Luke
You: ??? You: Luke, look at this shrine. Luke: It's huge... Why is there a picture in the center of it? You: Strange... Wouldn't this photo ruin the shrine's aesthetic? Luke: Maybe there's a special reason why? Luke: This kind of shrine looks familiar. I feel like I've seen it somewhere... Luke: It seems to be some sort of religious symbol... Luke: If only we had someone who knows about religion or the picture on the shrine. Artem
Artem: ... You: What's the matter, Mr. Wing? Artem: Nothing. I just find this altar somewhat strange. You: True. And there's a picture in the middle... Artem: Hmm... The design looks familiar, like a certain religion's ceremony. You: Do you remember which religion? Artem: Sorry, I can't think of it right now. You: It's okay. After all, people don't usually pay attention to these things. You: (But... If there is someone who is familiar with religion and art...) You: (They should be able to recognize it.) Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, look at this shrine... Vyn: Do you think there is something strange about it? You: Well, besides its strange shape which consists of eyes, skull, and wings... You: Why put a photo in the middle of the shrine? Vyn: Perhaps there is a special meaning behind it. Vyn: This shrine seems to hold a lot of religious meaning. We should find someone who possesses this kind of knowledge... Vyn: Or someone who can understand the images on the shrine. Vyn: Maybe then your questions can be answered. Marius
A shrine decorated with strange patterns is on the table. And there's a photograph in the middle of the shrine. You: Marius, do you know what this is? Marius: This is a... wishing shrine of Rebirthism! You: Wishing shrine? Are you sure? Marius: I'm certain. Marius: Although Rebirthism is a very uncommon cult that not many people know about... Marius: But the picture on the shrine is quite well known in the art community. Marius: Some smaller churches would paint their frescos by imitating this painting. Marius: Even the images on stained glass windows. You: Imitate this? But there're eyes, skulls, and wings on it... You: They seem inappropriate for a church... Marius: They don't copy the painting itself, what they copy is the composition. Marius: The patterns you mention have great contrast in their shapes and colors. Marius: So how to put them together subtly and express what the painter wants to say... Marius: That is not an easy task. Marius: But the artist had done a good job with the pictures on this shrine, especially in expressing the mysterious mood of Rebirthism. You: Now that you mention it... You: when I look at the shrine, I can imagine what Rebirthism is like. Marius: Later on, a master artist was inspired by this painting when he saw it by accident. Marius: He used a similar composition in painting the fresco of a church. Marius: In the end, when the church was finished, the frescos became hugely popular. Marius: As a result, this composition became popular as well. Marius: Most people only know about the work of that master, but not many know about this Rebirthism shrine. Marius: I also came to know about this by chance when I was studying at the Florence College of Art. You: What does the shrine mean then? Marius: According to the doctrine of Rebirthism, if there's something the believers want from God... Marius: First of all, they need to donate money to the abbot to show their sincerity, which is the tribute. Marius: Secondly, they need to worship this statue at home for 21 days and wait for the coming of God. You: And this photo was placed on the statue because... Marius: Look. There's a message behind the photo. Marius: "I implore the almighty powers of the heavens to wash away my daughter's sins and to awaken her from her madness." Marius: "Lassiter Modero." You: ...Mr. Modero was a believer of Rebirthism, and it was him who worshiped this statue for his daughter? Marius: Yes. And judging from the size of this statue, Mr. Modero's tribute was not small. Marius: So his status in Rebirthology must be quite respectable. You: ... Marius: Oh right. There's something else in the shrine. Marius opens his fist happily. Marius: I found this behind the picture. It is the missing gemstone of Erin's Winter.
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| 2F Lassiter's Bedroom | Bedside bench |
At the foot of the large bed
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: This is... Luke finds a scroll from underneath the rags on the bench. Luke: Its contents are recorded with images instead of text. You: Can you make any sense of out it? Luke: Nope. I've never seen this kind of encryption before. Luke: But these symbols kinda look like religious ones... Luke: Maybe it's a special way that a certain religion encrypts things? You: (In that case, we should consult someone who knows about religion or art.) Artem
You: (There's something underneath the rags on this bench... A parchment scroll?) Artem: What is it? You: I found a scroll, but the words on it are strange... You: I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I think it uses images instead of writing. Artem: It must be some method of encryption. These pictures resemble a skull and feathers... Artem: Maybe it's related to religion? You: (It would be nice to have someone who understands religion or art right now.) Vyn
Vyn: ... Vyn opens the scroll under the rag on the bedside bench. You: Dr. Richter, is there a problem with this scroll? Vyn: The content of this scroll... seems to be encrypted with patterns. You: Graphic encryption? Vyn: Yes. And these graphics used in the encryption seem to hold a lot of religious meaning. You: Dr. Richter, can you understand it? Vyn: Although I would like to say "yes," I am sorry to say that I have not seen such an encryption method before. Vyn: Perhaps... Someone with knowledge in religion or art would know how to decipher these codes. Marius
There's a scroll under the rags on the bedroom bench. Marius examines the scroll. You: Did you find anything? Marius: Before I answer that, take a look at this picture, Miss Attorney. See anything unusual? You: ... You: The shapes of the texts look like a combination of skulls and feathers. You: Is it encrypted? Marius: Not bad, Miss Attorney. You're right. This type of encryption... Marius: It's the same encryption method as in the second painting of the Seven Days Worship collection. Marius: If I've not mistaken, this is indeed the unique encryption method used in Rebirthism. Marius: On one hand, it's to prevent information leaks and government sanctions, and also to show Abbot's divinity... Marius: They use a combination of their signature skull and feather patterns to represent different words. Marius: And to convey the message in this way. You: On the scroll, it reads... Marius: "Your appeal has been noted by God." Marius: "In a few days, Grady, God's messenger, will arrive and cleanse Erin Modero's sins." Marius: ... You: ... As you are comprehending what Marius has just said, your eyes look away... Something shiny in the gap of the bench has caught your attention. You: This is... You come closer to the bed bench. You: It's a gemstone shard we've been looking for!
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| 2F Lassiter's Study | Desk |
South center of the room
Dialogue
Luke
You: Why is this sheet of paper blank? Luke: Blank? Luke stands at your side and carefully examines the sheet of paper. He also leans in and takes a quick sniff. Luke: It's not blank. Something's written on it. You: ??? Luke takes the piece of paper from you and fishes out a lighter from his pocket. He flicks it and holds the paper above the flame. Before long, words start to appear on the paper's surface. You: !!! Luke: Just as I thought... The text was written with a weak acid. Luke: It's mostly visible now. Wanna take a look? You: Yeah. You take the paper from Luke and read its contents. You: ..."Commission received. I will bring a police unit to the manor in three' days time at 19:30." You: "Rest assured, we will arrest that criminal Winter for wanting to kidnap your daughter and burn down your estate." You: "Chief Chuck." You: Luke, this... Luke: ... Luke: Let's keep looking around to see if there are any more clues. You: Yeah. You and Luke split up and closely examine the desk again. Unfortunately, aside from the blank sheet and a gemstone shard tucked away in a corner... You and Luke find nothing. Artem
You: Why is there a sheet of blank paper? Artem: Maybe it was left behind by a previous explorer. You: ... You: (But if you get closer, there's a funny smell.) You: (It would be nice to have a detective about now...) You: (They could check it out.) Vyn
Marius
You: How come there's a blank piece of paper here? Marius: Maybe someone left it here when they explored this manor earlier? You: ... You: (Something feels off...) You: (When I get close to the paper, it smells funny?) You: (I wish we have a detective here right now...) You: (Then I can ask him to check if there's anything wrong with this piece of paper.)
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| 2F Lassiter's Study | Lockbox |
Below the statue in the center of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (There's a box here. It looks pretty new.) You: (I'll need to enter the correct password if I want to open it.) Keypad display: input password1930
You: These are... You: So many personal files... You: (Did Mr. Modero collate them?) You quickly skim the pages as you flip them. You: (Some of these people are psychiatrists, and others are patients who were successfully treated for their mental illnesses.) You: (Parts related to their mental illnesses are circled.) You: (Looks like that mattered a lot to Mr. Modero.) You: Doctor... Recovered patients... Was Mr. Modero trying to find ways to treat mental illnesses? You: (But there's a comment in the last file...) You: "All... Useless"!? Obtain Evidence: Vast Archive
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| 2F Grady's Bedroom | Desk |
In the center of the room near the entrance
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: Is this... a medical record? You: Medical record? Luke: Yeah, look here. It's the names of the doctor and patient. Luke: But why is the writing so messy? Luke: It's completely illegible... Luke: And I thought only our country's doctors wrote like this. It's the same in other countries... You: Let's go consult a medical professional... Luke: Yeah. Artem
Vyn
There are a few documents on the desk. Vyn looks at these documents and frowns. You: What's wrong, Dr. Richter? Vyn: Look at this. You: Is this a medical record? Vyn: Yes. The attending physician is called Grady, and the patient is Erin Modero. You: Mr. Modero's daughter? What was her illness? Vyn: Her symptoms seem to match those of mania. You: Was Miss Modero cured? Vyn: Not only was she not cured, but according to this medical record, her condition got worse and worse. Vyn: Initially, Miss Modero was still able to maintain some amount of lucidity each day. Vyn: But towards the end, she was completely unable to maintain her sanity. She was confined inside the house. You: Really... That's too bad... You: But judging from the age of the manor, conditions like mania back then... were almost incurable. Vyn: Indeed. But I believe Erin's condition only deteriorated so much because of the practitioner. Vyn: Grady was not a doctor at all. You: Dr. Richter, how do you know that? Vyn: This medical record seems at first glance to be written by a doctor, but the descriptions of her symptoms are confusing and inaccurate. Vyn: In terms of treatment, he was blindly testing all kinds of famous physical therapies on Erin. Vyn: His unscientific methods caused Erin's condition to worsen instead of improve, and further damaged her health. Vyn: If he had not made so many incorrect methods, judging from Erin's symptoms in the early stages... Vyn: If she had received the right treatment, her condition could never have deteriorated so much. You: So in the end, Miss Modero... Vyn: The final treatment record is missing. Let's see if there are any other clues. You: Okay. Vyn: By the way, I found something else on the table other than the medical record. You: What? Vyn: It's the gemstone fragment we are looking for. Vyn: Better put it away. Marius
You: Marius, I found something. Marius: What did you find? You: Looks like it's a medical record. I saw the names of the attending doctor and the patient. You hand the medical record to Marius. Marius: But why are the symptoms recorded in such a mess... I have no idea what it's saying. You: Maybe we don't understand because we're not doctors? Marius: ...
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| 2F Grady's Bedroom | Bookshelf |
Behind the desk in the west half of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Artem
Vyn
Vyn stops in front of the bookcase. You: Dr. Richter, what's wrong? Did you find anything unusual? Vyn: There are a lot of books on this shelf about applying physical procedures to mental patients. Vyn: Like this one for instance... Vyn takes out a book and hands it to you. Vyn: It mostly talks about hydrotherapy. Vyn: It treats patients by stimulating them in a bathtub with freezing and boiling water alternately. Vyn: In addition, these books also describe unorthodox methods like torture, interrogation, exorcism, and others. Vyn: These methods were once popular and were widely used physical procedures. You: But it must be impossible to cure the patients with such methods... Vyn: Indeed. Not only are these methods ineffective, but they may also further worsen the patient's mental conditions. Vyn: However... Vyn: If the practitioner had to rely on books of this level to perform treatments, was he or she actually a doctor? You: ??? Vyn: It is nothing. Vyn: Although, there seems to be something deep inside the bookcase. You: Yes... and it's glittering... It is... You try to take out the glittering object. You: It's a gemstone fragment! Vyn: It looks like this is exactly what we are looking for. Marius
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| 2F Erin's Bedroom | Cabinet |
Eastmost cabinet on the south wall in the west half of the room
Dialogue
Luke
You: Huh!? There's even something here? You: Luke, look. You carefully pull out the sheet of paper from under the drawer and show it to Luke. Luke: Looks like an experiment record. Luke: Unfortunately, it's written in Akkadian... I can't read it. Luke: There are also some annotations in the margins... Are these legal codes? You: So if we want to extract clues from this document, we'll have to find someone who knows Akkadian... You: And who has a background in law? Luke: Yeah. Artem
You: There seems to be something here... You try feeling under the cabinet and fish out a document. You: Mr. Wing, look. Is this... an experiment record? Artem: Yes. You: Can you understand what's written on it? Artem: ... Artem: !!! You: What's wrong? Why are you making that face? Artem: In this record, some key information is substituted with Akkadian. Artem: However, this record is incomplete. Someone must have intentionally removed this page. Artem: It says... A fire would spread the fastest if its starting point was in the kitchen on the first floor. Artem: "Once the fire cuts off a few intersections and the staircases, chaos will ensue. Then, we can quickly flee the manor." Artem: There are annotations in the margins... A local Skadi code of law from one hundred years ago. You: What is it...? Artem: "Damage to others' property by malicious means such as theft, arson, and robbery..." Artem: "Is punishable by capital punishment, regardless of the reason." Artem: Wait, there are words below the annotations. Someone's comments? You: ??? Artem: "He can't do it... But the method is feasible..." You: This... Artem: ... Artem: Let's look around and see if there are any other clues. You: Okay. You and Artem carefully search the area around the wardrobe. Aside from a shard in the corner that seems to be from an Erin's Winter gemstone... You don't find anything else of use. You: ... Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, I found this at the bottom of the cabinet. Vyn: It looks like... a record of experiments. You: I think so too. But I can't understand the words. Dr. Richter, can you understand them? Vyn: I can understand part of it. But I am not sure if my understanding is correct. Vyn: A lot of the information in this document is replaced with Akkadian. I do not know much about this language. You: ...Maybe we should find someone who knows Akkadian. Vyn: Plus, we might need someone with a background in law. Vyn: If I have not mistaken, in the blank space of this document, there is a written comment about the law. Marius
Marius: Lady Attorney, look here. Is there something inside? And yet before you could answer, Marius has already taken something out. Marius: Looks like... a record? Marius: But... this is written in Akkadian... Marius: And the annotation in this empty space, looks like a legal term? Marius: I'm not familiar with either of these. What about you? Can you understand it? You: No... I don't... You: (So maybe I should find someone who understands Akkadian and has a legal background?)
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| 2F Erin's Bedroom | Bed |
In the east half of the room
Dialogue
Luke
You: (A notebook under the pillow...?) You: (What a hiding place... Almost missed it.) Luke: Something wrong? You: Nah. Look at what I found. Luke: It's a diary. Luke skims the diary. A frown slowly spreads across his face. You: What's wrong? Luke: Look at this diary... Someone copied a lot of legal excerpts into it. Luke: Most of the writing was replaced with Akkadian. Luke: I don't know much about Akkadian or these legal codices, so I can't make out the full content of this diary. You: Based on your description, we'll neeed someone who knows Akkadian... You: And someone with legal expertise. Luke: Think so, yeah. Artem
You find a diary under the pillow. You: ... Artem: What are you reading? You: The diary I just found. The owner's name is written on the cover: "Erin." You: But a lot of the diary's contents are written in Akkadian. You: I can't read any of it... Artem: Give it to me. I can. You: You sure, Mr. Wing? It's a lot... Artem: Do you remember what I said? I've studied Akkadian before. Don't worry. You: Then... Thank you. Artem: Not at all. Artem: ... Artem reads through the diary and seems lost in thought for a time. You: Did you discover anything? Artem: This is actually Erin's diary. The reason why she wrote in Akkadian... Artem: Is because she didn't want her father to find out that she was in a relationship with Winter, the butler's son. Artem: According to Skadi's local laws back then, parents had absolute authority over their children's marriages. Artem: And Erin's father... severely looked down on Winter. Artem: To protect each other, Erin and Winter used Akkadian, a language that only the two of them could understand. You: I see... Artem: Mm. And since Winter's dream was to become a judge... Artem: Erin studied and researched various legal texts with him. Artem: She also copied some excerpts to her diary and quoted texts from classic works. Artem: She then added her own annotations and comments in the margins. Artem: Like this sentence. It's from the Code of Hammurabi. Artem: And this one is an article from the Corpus Juris Civilis. Artem: It seems as though... she viewed these exercises as a means to pursue freedom. You: ??? Artem: Here, she wrote, "I can neither leave this manor nor escape my fetters, but..." Artem: "When I am studying these things, my soul is free." Artem: "I can use them to picture the outside world I have never seen." Artem: However... You: ??? Artem: The first half seems normal, but the second half... Erin's handwriting becomes messier and her words more disorganized. Artem: There are also many sketches that don't make sense. Artem: Her condition is reminiscent of some mental disorder patients whom I've met before. You: You mean that Erin might have had a mental illness? Artem: It's just a possibility. I can't be sure. Artem: By the way, there is a gemstone shard in this diary. Artem: It should be what we're looking for. Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, I found this under the pillow. Vyn: Is it a diary? You: Yes. But I found that a lot of the information in this diary has been replaced with Akkadian. You: Meanwhile, there are some extracts which seem like legal articles to me. You: But I can't understand the writings... You: Dr. Richter, can you read it? Vyn: Sorry. I do not know much about Akkadian. Vyn: Maybe we need someone who knows Akkadian and has a legal background to unlock the secrets of this diary. Marius
You: There is something under the pillow... Marius: It looks like a diary? As Marius speaks, he takes out a diary. Marius: Let me see... the signature on the cover is Erin... Marius: ... You: What's wrong? Marius: This diary... someone seems to have replaced a lot of the contents with Akkadian? Marius: And some sentences look like legal terms? Marius: How am I supposed to read this? I can't get the point at all. You: ...To understand this diary, we need someone who knows Akkadian and has a legal background? Marius: So complicated... They probably don't want anyone to understand it.
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| 2F Preparation Room | Rope |
On the west wall
Dialogue
Luke
You: Huh? ...Why is there rope on the ground? Luke: Let me see. Luke squats down. He picks up the rope and carefully examines it. You: Discover anything? What was it used for? Luke: Do you remember those strange markings we saw on the wall by Erin's bedroom window? You: Are you saying those marks were caused by this rope? Luke: Looks like it. The marks and the shape of this rope are a match. You: But that still doesn't explain what this rope was used for... Luke: Do you know the story of Rapunzel? You: You mean the story of the imprisoned princess who pulls her prince up with her hair? Luke: Yeah, but what happened here was... Luke: The "prince" using a rope to help "Rapunzel" temporarily escape her cage. Artem
You: ... Artem: What are you looking at? You: I found a rope on the floor. You: But the rope being here feels strange to me. Artem: ... Artem: Do you remember the odd marks we saw on the wall by Erin's bedroom window? You: Are you saying that they were made by this rope? You: ...Then why would rope marks be by the window? Artem: Have you read "Rapunzel" before? You: You mean the story of the imprisoned princess who used her hair to pull the prince up the tower? Artem: Yes, but here... Artem: Perhaps Erin's "prince" tried to give her temporary freedom by hanging this rope out the window. Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, look! There is a rope here... Vyn: This rope... You: It's a little strange, isn't it? I feel the same. Vyn: Do you remember the strange marks we saw on the wall outside of Erin's bedroom window? You: You mean those marks were left by this rope? You: But why is there traces of this rope there? Vyn: Perhaps they tried to emulate Rapunzel. You: ??? Vyn: In the fairy tale, Rapunzel lets down her long hair and pulls the prince up the tower. Vyn: In reality, the window of Erin's bedroom leads to the garden of the manor, so maybe... Vyn: This time, the prince hangs a rope from the window to help Rapunzel get some temporary freedom. Marius
Marius: Oh? You: What's wrong? Marius: There's a rope on the floor. You: ??? You squat down and examine the rope. You: What is this rope for? Marius: Do you remember the strange marks on the wall that we saw outside of Erin's bedroom window? Marius: I think they were made by this rope. You: But why are there marks here? Marius: Miss Attorney, have you heard the story of "Rapunzel" before? Marius: The imprisoned princess Rapunzel lowers her long hair to pull the prince up the tower. Marius: And in this manor... Marius: Maybe it's the opposite. Marius: The prince hangs a rope by the window to help the girl achieve temporary freedom.
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| 2F Rest Area | Lockbox |
South wall in the east half of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This is... a lockbox?) You: (The password doesn't seem to be in this room...) You: (Do I need to get it by other means? Like... through the island residents?) Keypad display: input password4745
You: (It's open!) You: (Let me see what's inside...) You: (!!!) Obtain |
| Location | Point of interest | Notes and Dialogue
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| 3F Equipment Storage Room | Bed |
Southwest corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
You: There's something under the bed... It looks like a medical record? Luke: More specifically, part of a medical record. Luke: This part only describes a certain stage of an illness. Luke: The previous parts are missing. You: Then, what does this part say? Luke: I don't know... I can't make heads or tails out of the scribbled writing. You: Maybe... we should consult a doctor. Artem
Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, look what's under the bed. You: Is this a medical record? Vyn: Yes, but this medical record is incomplete. Some parts in the front are missing. You: What's in this medical record? Vyn: "The mental state of the patient, Erin Modero, has become completely unstable..." Vyn: "...surgical lobotomy, or ice pick lobotomy which is more efficient, is recommended." Vyn: ... You: Dr. Richter... Vyn: It's fine. Let's see if there are any other clues around. You: Yeah. You and Vyn go through all the objects and traces around the hospital bed again. Unfortunately... Except for the green gemstone fragment in the corner... You can't found any more records about Erin's treatment. Marius
You: Marius, under the bed... Before you can finish, Marius has already picked up the files under the bed. Marius: Looks like it's a medical record. But some pages are missing. You: Can you see the name of the patient, the symptoms, and the conclusion? Marius: The patient was Erin Modero, as for the symptoms and conclusion... Marius: No. I can't tell for sure. The record is very confusing. You: ...I suppose we should get a doctor to have a look?
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| 3F Equipment Storage Room | Cabinet |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Artem
You: Mr. Wing, look inside this cabinet. You: There are some weirdly shaped tools... Artem: They seem to be instruments used for some kind of surgery. I've seen them before in files. You: Some kind of surgery? Artem: Ahem... Sorry, I can't recall the exact name of the surgery. You: No problem. I was just curious. You: (...Let's ask a medical professional later.) Vyn
There are some strange-looking tools in the locker. You: What are these for? Vyn: Don't touch them. As you were about to get closer to observe the tools, Vyn suddenly speaks. You: Dr. Richter!? Vyn: Sorry if I scared you. But you should not touch those tools. You: Why? Is there something unusual about them? Vyn: These tools are used to perform surgical lobotomy and ice pick lobotomy. You: ??? Vyn: Both of those procedures were used in the treatment of mental illness. You: But the shape of these tools... This one, for example, is so sharp and narrow. Wouldn't it hurt the brain? Vyn: ... Vyn goes into silence for a while. Vyn: ...Regarding surgical lobotomy and ice pick lobotomy, especially the latter... Vyn: Their rationale... is to make incisions to the nerve tissues in the brain. Vyn: For example, in an ice pick lobotomy, first, they anesthetize the patient with an electric shock. Vyn: Then the doctor would drive the ice pick-shaped tool into the base of the eye socket through the area above the eyeball. Vyn: By continuously hitting the back of the pick with a mallet, they sever the connective tissues to the prefrontal cortex and achieve their intended effects. You: But this method is simply... Vyn: Yes, it is horrible. Correct, it is the direct physical mutilation of the patient's brain. Vyn: Many of the patients suffered serious complications and permanent impairments, thus becoming walking corpses. You: ...Does this mean that someone in this manor had or was about to have such a procedure? Vyn: ...Yes. You: ... Somehow Vyn's explanations make you uncomfortable and sad. Vyn: [Player], look into the cupboard. There is something inside. Perhaps because he's trying to distract you, Vyn quickly speaks up. He points to the end of the locker, where you can vaguely see something shining. Vyn reaches towards the shining object. Vyn: Looks like we are lucky... Vyn: It's a gemstone fragment of Erin's Winter. You: !!! Marius
You: What are these in the cabinet? Marius: They look familiar... I think I've seen it before somewhere... You: Marius, do you recognize these things? Marius: I don't remember where I've seen them before. I only know they are used in some kind of surgery. You: (Perhaps... I should consult a medical professional?)
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| 3F Collection Room | Shrine |
Northwest corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: Why is there a puzzle in the altar's drawer? You: Who left it here? Luke: Hold on. The pattern on this puzzle... It looks like some kind of religious symbol. You: Religious symbol? Do you recognize it? Luke: Only vaguely. I can't remember exactly... You: (Maybe... We should find someone who knows about religious things.) Artem
You: A jigsaw puzzle is inside this drawer. You: The design on it is... Artem: It seems to be a symbol of a certain religion. You: Do you recognize it, Mr. Wing? Artem: I've seen it before, but I can't recall the name or religion. I'm sorry. You: It's okay. You: (Next time, should I bring someone who knows about religion?) Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, there's a jigsaw puzzle in the drawer. Vyn: The pattern of the puzzle... Looks like a religious symbol. You: Religious? Dr. Richter, do you recognize it? Vyn: Sorry. I have not seen this before. Vyn: It was just my intuition. You: It's fine, Dr. Richter. You: (It'd be great to have someone who understands religious culture now.) Marius
You: Marius, Look. There are some jigsaw puzzles in the drawer? Marius: Shall we piece them together? You: It's fine... Without the reference picture, it'll take ages for us to put these 20 pieces together... Marius: It's not a big deal. I know what the puzzle is supposed to look like. You: !!! Marius: The picture of this puzzle looks like... Marius: The fifth painting of the Seven Days Worship series. Marius: I still remember what it's like. It won't take long for me to assemble it. As Marius speaks, he begins to put the pieces together. Before long, he has completed the puzzle. As he finishes his final touch, he takes out a piece of paper from his pocket and makes a sketch of the image. You: Why are you copying the picture of the puzzle? Marius: The Seven Days Worship is one of the few remaining paintings from Rebirthism... Marius: Other than depicting the processes of their rituals, it also records the encryption method of the cult. Marius: They often use this encryption method to deliver messages, so I want to copy this down for \n further reference... Marius: To see whether there are any hidden messages in this puzzle. You: Did you find anything? Marius: Yes. According to Rebirthism's encryption rules, the message of this painting is... Marius: "To Grady, there's no need to cure his daughter. After his daughter has passed away..." Marius: "just focus on finding a way of delivering Modero's property and wealth to the son of God." You: Isn't Grady nothing but a fraudster? Marius: ... Marius: Let's see if there are any other bits and pieces in this cabinet? You: Let me see... You: There are none... You: But I found some gemstone fragments in the corners. Marius: That's not bad... Our time was not wasted.
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| 3F Collection Room | Lockbox |
North wall of the room, between two cabinets
Dialogue
MC
You: (It's a locked box.) You: (I'll need to enter the correct password if I want to open it.) Keypad display: input password0020
You: So many books! A lot of them are famous legal codices. You: Oh? Are these books... for learning Akkadian? You continue to rummage through the things inside the box. You: (There are some discarded drafts of someone practicing writing and lettering.) You: (These all belong to...) You look again at the covers of the various books before you. You: (These books were given to Erin by a tutor named Laila...) You: (Looks like Erin was studying these legal codices and Akkadian.) You: (But these practice notebooks aren't all Erin's. One is Winter's.) You: (Was Winter studying with Erin?) You: (From this opportunity, did he also learn this language?) You flip through Winter's notebook. You: (There is a sentence on the last page...) You: "Thank you... for wanting to help me realize my dream..." Obtain Evidence: Study Notes
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| 3F Studio | Crate of scrolls |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Artem
You: (There are some letters in the box, but their contents are written in... Akkadian?) You: (I don't understand it at all...) You: (Akkadian... Right!) You: Mr. Wing, can you do me a favor? Artem: What can I help you with? You: Can you read what is written in these letters? You: They're all written in Akkadian... You: I remember that you're familiar with it. Artem: Give them to me. Artem takes the letters. Artem: ... You: How is it? Artem: These are secret love letters between two people named "Erin" and "Winter." Artem: Erin and Winter were in a relationship, but it seems that Erin... received some kind of treatment? Artem: Instead of curing her, the treatment worsened her condition... Artem: She felt that she had little time left. Artem: Erin tried to persuade Winter to leave, but he refused. The reason was... Artem: !!! You: What? Artem: "I found a way for us to get away from the manor and your father." You: !!! Artem: Wait, there's more... Artem: Judging from the date, it seems that some time had passed. Artem: "Winter" told "Erin" that their original plan needed to be changed. Artem: "I already have no time for preparations. They want to render you as a living corpse." Artem: "There is no time for hesitation. I must take you away from here immediately." Artem: "Escape with me, my sweet Erin." You: !!! Artem: ... You: ...Did they run away? Artem: We need more clues to find out. You: Then I'll look around again. You lower your head again and carefully search inside the box. However, you don't find any other letters. Some good comes out of your search, though. You find a gemstone shard at the bottom of the box. You: (This should be what we're looking for.) Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, look. What's in the corner of the box? Vyn: Are these letters? You: I think so. But parts of the letters... are written in Akkadian. You: I can't read that. Dr. Richter, can you? Vyn: I am not familiar with this language. I am not sure if I can understand it correctly. You: ...Should we find someone who understands this language to help? Marius
You: Marius, look at this box... You: So many letters... Marius: A lot of the messages in these letters have been replaced with Akkadian... Marius: I don't know much about the language, do you? You: Ha... haha... Marius: It seems that to understand these letters, we need someone who understands this language.
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| 3F Studio | Canvas on Floor |
Northwest corner of the room, by the easel
Dialogue
Luke
You: There's something behind the easel... You: It's a letter! Luke: What's up? You: I found a letter behind the easel. You hand over the letter to Luke. Luke: ... You: So? What does it say? Luke: Sorry, it's written in Akkadian, so I can't read it. You: No prob. Let's take a picture first, and then we can ask someone who knows Akkadian. Artem
A letter is hidden behind the easel. You: ... Artem: What are you looking at? You: A letter that I just found behind the easel, but it's written in Akkadian... You: I don't know the language, so... Artem: Give it to me. Artem: I had learned Akkadian when I was studying the Code of Hammurabi. Artem: I should be able to help. You: Thank you, Mr. Wing. Artem: ... Artem takes the letter and quickly reads it. You: What does it say? Artem: This letter's author is "Winter," and this is... his "will." You: Will!? Artem: Yes. In it, he says... Artem: "I had promised you in that inferno that we would both live and meet again." Artem: "These years at the manor have been lonely, but they were also happy..." Artem: "I'm sorry that I can't protect you any longer..." You: ... Artem: ... As the atmosphere grows gloomier, you decide to change the subject. You: By the way, Mr. Wing, when I found this letter, I also found something else. Artem: What is it? You: It's a gemstone shard that we've been looking for. You: At this rate, we should be able to complete the gemstone very soon! Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, could you please have a look at this? Vyn: What is this? You: I found it behind the drawing board. It's a letter, which seems to be written in Akkadian. You: I cannot understand it. Vyn: I do not know much about this language. I cannot guarantee that I can fully understand it. You: I see... You: ...Shall we find someone who understands this language to help? Vyn: Or maybe someone who knows the Code of Hammurabi, if I remember correctly... Vyn: The code was written in that language. Marius
You: Marius, look. Is there something behind this drawing board? Marius: Let me have a look... Marius: Oh, it's a letter. You: Is there anything on it? Marius: ... Marius: Sorry. The letter was written in Akkadian. I can't read it... You: It's okay. You: (Looks like to read this letter, we'd need someone who understands the language.)
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| 3F Storage Room 1 | Barrels |
Southeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
You: Luke, what's this? You point to the object in the corner. Luke: I feel like it's a barrel for storing liquids. I'll take a closer look. Luke approaches the oil barrel. He takes out a switchblade and makes a small cut at the bottom of the barrel. A dark, semi-solid substance leaks out of the resulting hole. You: What's that? Luke: It's a colloidal precipitate formed from the oxidation of gasoline at high temperatures. Luke studies the substance in front of him for a while, and then quietly speaks. Luke: But... Why's there a gasoline barrel here? And why is it still sealed? You: Maybe something in the manor ran on gasoline, and this was a reserve. Luke: No, I specifically looked out for that. All the fireplaces and kitchen stoves in this manor use wood as fuel. Luke: Most of the light sources are candlesticks or electric lamps, so there's no need for gasoline. Luke: What was the point of buying this? You: Luke, look here. The bottom of the barrel has a sticker with purchase information. You point out your findings to Luke. Luke: Let me see. The buyer was... Winter? You: Oh, there's a gemstone shard behind the barrel! Artem
You: Mr. Wing, these two barrels are unopened. You: There's a dark substance on them. I don't know what it is. Artem: Looks like... the product from a chemical reaction. Artem: However, it is difficult to confirm its composition with just the two of us. You: You're right. You: (Maybe I should consult someone like a detective...?) You: (They would be able to quickly identify this substance.) Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, look at these two barrels. You: Some dark substance is on the surface of the barrel. Vyn: It seems to be the product of some chemical reaction. Vyn: But as for what they are exactly... Vyn: I aplogize, I cannot be sure. You: It's fine. It's normal that you don't know. You: (Maybe I should find a detective to have a look?) You: (They should be able to identify it...) Marius
You: There are two unopened barrels. Marius: Look at the surface of the barrel. You: There is some dark substance on it? Marius: Well, it seems to be the product of some kind of chemical reaction. You: Do you recognize what this is? Marius: I'm not sure. In such a dark environment... Marius: I'm afraid it'll be hard to identify them just by looking at them. You: (It'd be great if we have a detective here now...) You: (They should be good at that these things...)
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| 3F Storage Room 1 | Crate of old toys |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Brightly colored toys fill the wooden box by the wall. You: Luke, don't they look like the plushies we had when we were little? You point to a stuffed rabbit in the box. Luke: Haha, they're pretty similar. By the way, did you notice that they're similar to our childhood toys in another way? Luke: They're all paired. Luke: Take a look and see if you can find names embroidered on any of the toys. You: ... You take the stuffed rabbit out of the box and carefully check it. You: Luke, there really is! Luke: Oh?! You: There's a name on the back of its ear. This one says "Erin"... You take out another rabbit. You: This one is "Winter"! Luke: ... You: Erin and Winter must have been very close. Luke: Yeah, I think so too. They're like us... Luke: These toys must've been kept as keepsakes. Luke: After all, it wouldn't have been easy to get two of every toy in this box. You: Why's that? Luke: At the time of this manor's construction, Skadi Island's borders were closed to commerce. Luke: There was virtually no trade with other countries. Luke: At that time, even plushies like these had to be imported from abroad. Luke: Getting one was hard enough, not to mention a pair. Luke: You can tell that they were really important to each other. You: I see... You look at the toy box again. Suddenly, a shine from the bottom of the box catches your attention. You: Is something in there? You reach towards the glint of light. You: It's a gemstone shard! Artem
You: There are so many toys in this box... Artem: ... You: Mr. Wing, what's the matter? Artem: The number of toys feels unusual. You: ... You look more carefully at the toys in the box. You: There's two of each toy, and they're in pairs. Artem: Indeed. There are also names on the toys. Artem takes out two stuffed rabbits and points at the back of their ears. Artem: Look here. One is embroidered with "Winter," and the other "Erin." You: What does this mean...? Artem: ... Artem: Based on the clues and information that we have, we can't answer that. Artem: We might have overlooked something, or perhaps there's a problem with our current direction of inquiry. You: ... You: (What if we consulted someone like a detective?) You: (They should be able to find out more.) Vyn
You: There are many toys in this box... Vyn: Do you like these? You: Ah... No, Dr. Richter. It's not like that... You: I just find it a little strange. Vyn: Strange? You: Well, look at these toys. They're all in pairs. You: And... You dig out two stuffed rabbits from the box and point to something behind the ears to Vyn. You: I found this when I was looking at it. There's a name embroidered on the toy. You: One is "Winter" and the other is "Erin." You: Dr. Richter, do you think there's something special about these toys? Vyn: ... Vyn: It is possible. But based on what we have now, it is impossible to come to a conclusion. Vyn: Maybe we are missing something, or... our deduction is not in the right direction. You: ... You: (Should I consult a detective or something?) You: (Maybe they will have more discoveries...) Marius
You: There are a lot of toys in this box... Marius: Were they left behind by the kids in the manor? Marius: ??? You: What's wrong? Marius: How come these toys are in pairs? Marius: And... Marius rummages through the box and finds two stuffed rabbits, and points to the rabbit's ear. Marius: Look here. There are names embroidered on the toys, this one says "Erin," the other one says "Winter." You: ...what does that mean? Marius: Without more clues, I'm afraid it's hard to draw a conclusion. Marius: Either we've missed something or we are thinking in the wrong direction. Marius: Perhaps, we should consult a professional. You: Like a detective?
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| 3F Library | Bookcase |
(info needed)
Dialogue
Luke
You: ... Luke: What's up? You: Luke, look at the book with the black cover in the bookcase. You: Isn't it odd? Luke: We won't know if we don't look. Luke takes the strange book from the bookcase and quickly skims it. Luke: ... You: What's up? Why so serious all of a sudden? Luke: This is a missionary book from a cult called "Rebirthism." Luke: As for its contents... You'll see when you read it. Artem
You: Mr. Wing, over here! Artem: What is it? What's the hurry? You: Look at this book. Is it a missionary book from some kind of cult? Artem: Let me see. Artem takes the book and gives it a look-over. Artem: You're right. This is a missionary book for a cult called Rebirthism. Artem: But its contents... Artem: ... Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, I found a strange book in the bookcase... Vyn: Give them to me. You hand the book to Vyn, who quickly flips through the pages. The look on his face gradually changes. You: Is there a problem with the book? You look... Vyn: It is a missionary book about the doctrines of a cult called Rebirthology. Vyn: As for the details... Vyn: You will know when you read it. Marius
Marius: ... You: Marius, why are you frozen in front of the bookcase? Marius: I'm looking at this book. Marius waves the book in his hand at you. You: What book is it? Marius: It's a missionary book about Rebirthism. Marius: What's in it... Marius: The metaphors of this cult are even more interesting than what I imagined...
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| 3F Abandoned Bedroom | Lockbox |
Southwest corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This is... a lockbox?) You: (The password doesn't seem to be in this room...) You: (Do I need to get it by other means? Like... through the island residents?) Keypad display: input password8153
You: (It's open!) You: (Let me see what's inside...) You: (!!!) Obtain |
| Location | Point of interest | Notes and Dialogue
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|---|---|---|
| B1 Secret Room | Mask |
On the north wall
Dialogue
Luke
You: Luke, look at what's hanging on the wall! You: A white outfit, a long-haired wig... You: And a demon mask on the table. Aren't these... Luke: Yeah. An exact match with the "Lord of Nightmare" who appears on polar nights. Luke: Along with what we found in the kitchen on the first floor, it looks like someone was maintaining the cookware... Luke: It's obvious that someone was living in the manor and pretending to be a demon. You: But who was it, and why would they do that? Luke: I don't know who it is, but as for why... Luke: Do you remember what people's immediate reactions were when they saw the Lord of Nightmare? You: They'd run away and never come back... You: So this person dressed up as a demon to keep explorers away from the manor? Luke: I think it's possible. Luke: Judging by the traces from the kitchen and bedroom, this person had lived here for a long time. Luke: To guard an abandoned manor for so long and even come up with a way to keep people out... Luke: Were they trying to protect something? Artem
You: ... Artem: ... You: So... the demon in this manor was just a hoax? You: But why? Why would someone pretend to be a demon, and who? Artem: It would be difficult to reason that out with what we currently know. You: (Maybe I can consult a detective for their opinion?) You: (After all, logic and deduction are their bread and butter.) Vyn
You: !!! Vyn: ... Vyn: It appears that the "demon" of this manor was in reality a person. You: But why? Why would someone pretend to be a demon, and who was it? Vyn: Regarding those questions... Vyn: We cannot decipher that mystery with our current clues and deductive capabilities. Vyn: Perhaps we should consult a detective for their advice. Marius
You: Marius, look at what's on the wall! Marius: This outfit... And the long hair and the helmet on the table... Marius: Doesn't it fit the description of the Lord of Nightmare? Marius: So the so-called ghost was an impersonator? You: But why? Why would someone pretend to be a ghost, and who was it? Marius: ... Marius: We probably won't be able to find the answer with the existing clues we have. Marius: Perhaps we should find a detective and consult his opinion.
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| B1 Secret Room | Broken mirror |
Southeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
You: The mirror on the wall is broken. Luke: Judging by the mirror fragments, it was damaged by an external force. You: You mean... Someone broke the mirror? You: But why would they do that? Luke: Lemme ask you: What are mirrors usually used for? You: To fix our hair or clothes? Luke: And? You: We can use them to look at ourselves? Luke: So what if someone didn't want to look at themselves? You: That's why they broke the mirror? Luke: Yes. I'm guessing that this person had some reason to not want to look at themselves, particularly their face. Luke: Do you remember the bloodstained pieces of wood we found on the first floor? You: You suspected that someone had a fight there, didn't you? Luke: Yes. Factoring in this mirror... Luke: Maybe the person's face was injured in a fight? Artem
Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, look. The mirror on the wall is broken. Vyn: Perhaps a previous explorer had damaged it by accident. You: Really...? You: (Something still feels off. I think we're missing something.) You: (It'd be nice to have a detective here right now. They're more perceptive about this kind of thing.) Marius
You: The mirror hanging on the wall is broken... Marius: The manor has existed for a long time. It's not surprising that a mirror is broken. You: ... You: (Hold on. I feel like something is missing.) You: (It'd be nice to have a detective here now. They'd more sensitive to this kind of thing.)
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| B1 Altar Hall | Magic Circle |
Center of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Artem
Vyn
Marius
You: Marius, look. What's that on the floor! You: Is this a magic circle? Marius: This is the Blood Circle of Summoning. You: ??? Marius: Rebirthism priests draw this circle before they perform a ritual to wash away their believers' sins. Marius: They believe that with this circle, they can summon God from heaven into the mortal realm to improve the effect of cleansing. Marius: Next to the circle, they would write down the name of the sinner who is to be cleansed. Marius: So who this circle was for... Marius walks towards the edge of the array, where there's some vague wording. But you have no problem recognizing it as you've seen this name in the manor many times. "Erin Modero." Marius: So it was for her... You: But from the traces of this circle, it looks like it's not complete... Marius: Exactly, they usually draw the Blood Circle of Summoning on the day of the cleansing... Marius: I'm afraid something had happened on the day of Summoning and Cleansing.
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| B1 Underground Bunker | Bloodstains |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: The walls here have a lot of scratch marks and dried blood on them... Luke: It looks like they were caused by a struggle or self-harm. You: Luke, look! Is this blood meant to be writing? Luke: It looks like it, but the words are... Luke: It's Akkadian. I can't read it. You: We'll need to find someone who knows Akkadian. Artem
You: Mr. Wing, look at the wall! You: Starting from this corner, there's a trail of dried blood and scratch marks. Artem: They seem to be the result of a struggle or self-harm. Artem squats down in the corner and carefully inspects the wall, one trace at a time. Artem: !!! Artem: This bloodstain looks like words. You: "Words"? Artem: Yes. They're written in Akkadian, so most people wouldn't recognize it. You: What does it say? Artem: These words mean... Artem: "Live on. I will always love you." Vyn
You: These marks... Are they dried bloodstains and scratches? Vyn: They look to be markings left behind by someone in this corner who had suffered a struggle or self-harm. Vyn: But... Look here. Vyn points to some bloodstains. Vyn: Here, it seems that blood was used to write something on the wall. The words are in... Akkadian. You: (Looks like we'll need to find someone proficient in Akkadian to solve this mystery.) Marius
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| B1 Operating Room | Cabinet |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: There are some medical reports here. You: Medical reports? Luke: Well, to be precise, they're reports about medical experiments. Luke: The patients in these reports had all undergone the same surgery. Someone was closely monitoring their statuses after surgery. You: What kind of surgery? Luke: Don't know... I can't understand what the report says about the surgery. You: It's okay. We aren't doctors, so it's not like we're expected to understand this stuff. You: (We'll need a doctor to solve this mystery.) Artem
You: Mr. Wing, look at what's inside this cabinet. Are these medical records? Artem: They seem to be medical experiment reports. These people had all undergone the same procedure, but... Artem: The descriptions of the surgery seem strange. You: Is it hard to understand because we aren't medical professionals? Artem: We can't rule out that possibility. Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, I found this in the cabinet. You hand the documents to Vyn. He quickly looks through them. You: So, Dr. Richter? Make any discoveries? Vyn: These documents are medical experiment reports. Most of the patients discussed herein suffered from mental illnesses. Vyn: Doctors had performed surgical or icepick lobotomies on them and then closely monitored their post-surgical conditions. Vyn: They wanted to discern whether these two interventions were effective modes of treatment. You: ...What were the patients' conditions like after surgery? Vyn: Very poor. Most of them suffered complications and sequelae. Marius
You: Marius, I found something in the cabinet. Marius: What did you find? The minute you remove the files from the cabinet, Marius is already beside you. You: These look like medical reports from experiments. Looks like these people had all undergone the same surgery. You: But I can't read the medical reports... Marius: Shall we consult a doctor? They should be able to tell. You: Good idea! |
Minor points of interest[edit | edit source]
The following points of interest do not contribute to exploration and only serve as setting and flavor text.
| Location | Point of interest | Notes and Dialogue
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|---|---|---|
| 1F Corridor | Envelopes |
Immediately left of the front door
Dialogue
Luke
You: Luke, look at all the letters here! Luke: Let me see... The front of the envelope says... Luke: "To Mr. Lassiter Modero"... Is he the owner of this manor? You: Maybe. I remember seeing this last name on the front gate a little while ago. Luke: Looking at the style of this manor, it's probably about a hundred years old... Luke: The writing on these envelopes have faded over time. Luke: We can't get anymore useful information at the moment. You: No worries, we've only just started. A place this big definitely has a thing or two to discover. Luke: You're right. Let's keep going. Artem
You: Mr. Wing, look here. Artem: Are these letters? You: Yeah. It says "To Mr. Lassiter Modero"... Must be the name of the manor's owner. You: But the rest of the words are faded... Artem: This manor has likely been around for over a hundred years, so it isn't unexpected for any writing to have faded. Artem: Let's keep going. We might discover something else. You: Okay. Vyn
You: Dr. Richter, wait. There are lots of envelopes here. Vyn: They seem to be letters addressed to the owner of this manor. His name is written here. You: "To Mr. Lassiter Modero"... The rest of the words are faded. Vyn: Too much time has elapsed. Looking at the architectural style here... Vyn: This manor was likely constructed over one hundred years ago. You: Let's keep going. We might make more discoveries. Vyn: All right. Marius
You: So many envelopes... Marius: Envelopes? Are they addressed to the owner of the manor? Is there anything written on the envelope? You: Let me see... "to Mr. Lassiter Modero..." You: Was he the owner of the manor? Marius: I think so. Is there anything else written on it? You: No. The words have gone blurry... Marius: Well, judging from the architecture of this manor, it was probably built more than a hundred years ago... Marius: The words on the letters have all gone blurry. Marius: It's okay. Let's go inside.
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| 1F Corridor | Book on the ground |
On the right side of the foyer, before moving to the main hallway
Dialogue
Luke
Luke: Hey, wait a sec. A book's here. You: It's "Alice in Wonderland." Hey... Something's written on the title page. Luke: "To my only daughter, Erin"... You: So this Mr. Modero had a daughter. Luke: This Erin really liked this book. Luke: Look. The book's old, but you can see signs that the pages were frequently flipped. You: Yeah... Some parts look like they were read many times. Luke: ... You: What's wrong? Luke: Nothing. I just thought of a saying that I had heard before. You: ??? Luke: "People who enjoy reading Alice in Wonderland are those who long for freedom yet are unable to attain it." You: !!! Artem
You: This book is open. It's "Alice in Wonderland." Artem: These pages look like they have been turned many times. Artem: Looks like the book's owner liked it a lot. You: There's writing on the title page. "To my only daughter, Erin"... You: So Mr. Modero didn't live here alone. He had a daughter? Artem: Seems so. Artem: ... You: Mr. Wing, what's wrong? Artem: The suspect of the assault case that Captain Morgan consulted us for was also fond of this book. Artem: Do you remember what he said at that time? You: "People who enjoy reading Alice in Wonderland are those who long for freedom yet are unable to attain it. You: Mr. Wing, are you saying that that Miss Modero... Artem: Perhaps... We should continue onward. Artem: Obtaining more information will let us make better judgments. Vyn
Vyn: This is... You: What's wrong, Dr. Richter? Vyn: Nothing. I just found a book left open. It is "Alice in Wonderland." You: Does the title page say anything on who it belonged to? Vyn: "To my only daughter, Erin." This book must have been a gift from Mr. Modero to his daughter. You: Erin must've loved this book. You see that its pages are worn from being turned so often. Vyn: ... You: Dr. Richter, what's wrong? Vyn: Have you ever heard what some people say about this book? You: What? Vyn: "People who enjoy reading Alice in Wonderland are those who long for freedom yet are unable to attain it." Vyn: Do you think this was also the case for this Erin? You: ... Marius
You: There is a book here. It's Alice in Wonderland. Marius: Does it say who the owner of the book is on the title page? You: Let me see... You: "To my only daughter, Erin..." You: I think it was a present from the owner to his daughter. Marius: It looks like his daughter liked this present a lot. Look, this book has been turned so many times. Marius: However... Alice in Wonderland? You: Is there a problem? Marius: No. Just a silly thing some people say... Marius: "People who enjoy reading Alice in Wonderland are those who long for freedom yet are unable to attain it." You: !!!
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| 1F Lounge | Easel |
Northwest corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (There's still a painting on the easel...) You: (This painting looks unfinished. There's a vague outline of a woman.) You: (Something's written in the lower right corner!) You: (...Miss... My...)
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| 1F Reception Room Study | Pitcher and cups |
On the small table midway up the east wall
Dialogue
MC
You: (The pitcher and cups... Are they porcelain?) You: (In those days, it was hard to get porcelain products...) You: (Seems like Mr. Modero was more than just rich.)
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| 1F Reception Room Study | Painting |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This painting... It has a strongly Baroque feel.) You: (Aside from this painting, a lot of things in this manor feel very Baroque...) You: (Maybe... The manor owner really liked that style?)
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| 1F Entertainment Room | Billiards Table |
East side of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (Such a huge billiards table!) You: (Judging by the billiards table and its surroundings, this must be an entertainment room.) You: (Of course someone that rich had their own entertainment room to relax in...) You: (Speaking of rest... I really want a vacation where I can actually relax...)
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| 1F Entertainment Room | Bookshelf |
Northwest corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (So many books...) You: (So many out-of-print editions!?) You: (I... I really want to touch them... Must resist...)
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| 1F Entertainment Room Bathroom | Sink |
Northwest corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (The faucet's covered by a thick layer of dust, but it still looks like it's in good condition.) You: (I wonder if it still works...) You try turning on the faucet. You: (S—Something's coming out!)
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| 1F Kitchen | Cupboard |
Southwest corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (The cupboard's contents are all tableware.) You: (The designs are unique, and the material seems to be of high quality.) You: (The owner of this manor had very good taste.)
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| 1F Kitchen | Sacks |
West center of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This bag has a lot of accessories and clothing for young women.) You: (But Mr. Modero's daughter wasn't very old...) You: (Are these the maid's? They look really expensive...) You: (A maid probably wouldn't be able to afford them...) You: (Then who wore these clothes? And who threw them here?)
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| 1F Kitchen | Dining Table |
Northeast section of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (The tableware on the table looks really old.) You: (Compared with the fancy furniture and decorations in the front, this all looks extremely plain...) You: (Back then, different social classes were so firmly divided.) You: (Fortunately, we live in a more equal age now.)
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| 1F Butler's Room | Book |
On the floor between the beds
Dialogue
MC
You: (Is this an... account book under the bed?) You: (Jewelry, gold coins, silver tableware... The owner of this account book has collected so many valuables...) You: (The signature on the cover... seems to be the same as the butler's name on the name tag in the hallway.) You: (Is this the butler's secret stash?)
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| 1F Small Storage Room | Bookshelf |
North wall
Dialogue
MC
You: (So many books...) You: (The people who used to live here are so studious... ) You: (Are these law books?! These versions are already out of print!) You: (I really want to touch it... but... I need to hold myself back...)
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| 1F Abandoned Guest Room | Candle |
On the table between the beds
Dialogue
MC
You: (How come there're unused candles here?) You: (These candles are still very new. They feel like they've just been used...) You: (Is there someone else in the manor? But I haven't seen anyone else on my way here...) You: (No way... Is it the Lord of Nightmare in the legend who takes away people's souls...)
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| 1F West Corridor Bathroom | Toilet |
On the west wall
Dialogue
MC
You: (Judging from the shape and appearance... Is this a toilet?) You: (It doesn't look very different from the toilet nowadays...) You: (I thought there would be something special about a toilet from a hundred years ago...)
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| 2F Conference Room | Cupboard |
Southeast corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (In that corner... Is it a notebook?) You retrieve a notebook from the cupboard. You: (From its contents, it seems to be a summary of some conversations...) You: ("...Erin still won't listen. She insists on being with that poor boy...") You: ("...We have to find a reason to make him disappear, or else Erin will never receive salvation...") You: ("Erin's madness must be because she fell in love with someone of lower class and gave rise to sin...") You: ("But when it comes to getting rid of him, it's not like there isn't a way...")
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| 2F Prayer Room | Book on the floor |
Beside the shrine in the center of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (There's a book here. What's it about?) (You pick up a book from the ground and flip through it.) You: (It looks like a record of offering rituals.) You: (According to the record, believers used to hold three rituals every week in this manor.) You: (On the last Sunday of every month, they would hold a big gathering...) You: (How passionate... These people were strongly devout.)
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| 2F Rest Area | Fireplace |
Along the north wall
Dialogue
MC
You: (There are some residues in the fireplace, they look like ash left over from burning?) You: (Some of this ash seem to have been left quite recently...) You: (Did someone use the fireplace?) You: (Who would it be? Is it the people who explored the manor?)
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| 2F Servants' Rest Area (N) | Key rack |
On the north wall between the beds
Dialogue
MC
You: (This is a key rack. Why is one missing?) You: (Who took it away?)
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| 2F Servants' Rest Area (S) | Bell |
On the north wall between the beds
Dialogue
MC
You: (The bell on the wall was used for calling the servants.) You: (What a pity... The line's broken, so I can't tell which room it's connected to.) You: (Otherwise, I could've studied it to see how it works.)
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| 2F Spare Guest Room 1 | Floor Lamp |
By the bed at the northeast of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This floor lamp looks very elegant.) You: (The pattern on the lampshade, too. If I can turn it on...) You: (The light makes a special pattern when it shines through these spaces!)
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| 2F Spare Guest Room 1 | Crate of scrolls |
Southeast corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (A lot of scrolls are in this crate.) (You take out a scroll and look over its contents.) You: (This looks like... a building floor plan.) You: (And this building...) You: (Isn't it this very manor?!)
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| 2F Spare Guest Room 2 | Bed |
On the north side of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (There's a design on the quilt!) You: (Wait, this design is the same as all the weird ones in the other rooms...) You: (Eyes and feathers... Are they related?) You: (Suppose they are. For this design to even be sewn onto the bedding...) You: (Then can we assume that whatever meaning it holds...) You: (Must have been very important to the owner of the manor?)
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| 2F Spare Guest Room 3 | Book |
On the desk at the east side of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (There's a letter under the book.) You pull out the envelope and take out the letter. You: (All right, it's legible.) You: ("To the son of God...") You: ("The medicine has been given to Lassiter. He was monitored to ensure that he took it on time...") You: ("I believe that before long, he will submit to us completely...") You: ...
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| 2F Spare Guest Room 4 | Bed |
North side of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (If you look carefully, these pillows are embroidered with a design.) You: (These patterns are the same as some of the paintings downstairs. They're weird.) You: (Is there a special meaning behind this design?)
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| 2F Spare Guest Room 4 | Window |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (You can see most of the surrounding scenery through this window!) You: (There are forests, lakes... and what seem to be small animals milling around.) You: (If this manor is just an ordinary residence...) You: (It must've been great to live here!)
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| 2F Storage Room | Middle Shelf |
Along the north wall
Dialogue
MC
You: (So many wine bottles...) You: (A lot of them look very expensive...) You: (Don't tell me that there was an alcoholic in the manor.)
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| 3F Abandoned Bedroom | Wardrobe |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (There's still a lot of clothes in the wardrobe...) You: (They look like women's clothes, but some of them...) You: (Aren't they too big?) You: (There are letters embroidered on the collar.) You: ("G," "R,"... Grady?)
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| 3F Abandoned Lounge | Painting |
On the north wall
Dialogue
MC
You: (This painting is beautiful...) You: (Parts of it have faded gray due to age.) You: (But for some reason, I can still feel the painter's emotions.) You: (The artist must've been a gentle person who longed for freedom...) You: (Can I find out who it is?) You get closer to the painting and inspect it. You: (There's a signature in the corner... "Erin Modero"...)
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| 3F Storage Room 2 | Cupboard |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (The cupboard's contents are all tableware.) You: (The designs are unique, and the material seems to be of high quality.) You: (The owner of this manor had very good taste.)
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| B1 Hospital Ward | Wall near bed |
Directly across from the entrance
Dialogue
MC
You: (Looking at the layout of this room... Is it an infirmary?) You: (Are these beds meant to be hospital cots?) You: (Something's carved into the frame.) You approach the bed. You: ("...It hurts... Save me...")
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| B1 Medical Lounge | Cabinet |
Northeast corner of the room
Dialogue
MC
You: (This is...) You pull out a blue booklet from the cabinet. It's a medical record. You: (It seems like this patient was cared for by a nurse named Lily.) You: (...Were these remarks left by Lily herself?) You: ("This place is hell... I want to find a way to get these people out...")
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| B1 Storage Room | Metal Cabinet |
On the north wall
Dialogue
MC
You: (This cabinet can barely contain all the medications and treatment supplies inside...) You: (How many patients were there in this manor...?)
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| B1 Underground Tomb | Coffin |
Northwest corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Artem
You: ... Artem: Are you still feeling sad? You: A little... Artem: I know why you're upset, but... Artem: The past is in the past. As the living, all we can do is... Artem: Remember their stories and live our lives well. Artem: Just like the quote that was added onto the gravestone: Artem: "Cherish everything in front of you. Cherish those who are with you now..." Artem: If everyone who knows their story can remember that... Artem: Then Erin and Winter's struggles were not in vain. You: Yes. Vyn
Marius
You: ... Marius: Miss, look at me. You: What? Marius: I know you're still feeling sad for Winter and Erin. But... Marius: Such an ending may not be a bad thing for them. Marius: This tomb is hidden deep underground. It is tranquil and serene. Marius: What's more... There are a lot of people like us who are guarding this place. Marius: So... Marius lowers his head. Marius: Stop frowning. Smile for me.
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| B1 Underground Tomb | Gravestone |
Northwest corner of the room
Dialogue
Luke
Artem
You: Whoever engraved it recorded the manor's entire story on that gravestone. You: Winter and Erin... They were really brave. Artem: Yes, especially Winter. Artem: Although his actions were risky... Artem: His love for Erin and his courage to protect her are admirable. You: Yeah... And it was back in those days... Artem: Yes. People brave enough to fight against fate and the restrictions of their time deserve our respect. Vyn
You: The engraver has written Winter and Erin's story on the tombstone. You: Dr. Richter, who do you think caused Winter and Erin's tragedy? Vyn: There were many factors. But I would prefer to call it a tragedy of time. Vyn: Whether it was Lassiter's ignorance or the horrible treatments that Erin had to suffer through... Vyn: They were indisputably some of the worst atrocities of those times. You: If they'd not been born in that time, in those families... Would they've had a better ending? Vyn: That was not necessarily a bad ending for them. Vyn: We are not them, naturally, we cannot completely understand their mindset and how they felt. You: But... Vyn: Do not be upset. If you really want to do something for them... Vyn: Follow the example of the engraver and everyone else who has ever held the Erin's Winter... Vyn: Protect their story. Marius
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