Episode 10: Sonorous Silence
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Case Summary
The search for Gerard Boone brings the team in contact with fortune teller Felicia Luo, who has confessed to the murder of her ex-husband using a cursed talisman. New strains and sources of NXX continue to emerge.
Characters
Locations
- Main Character's Residence
- Themis Law Firm
- Stellis Public Hospital
- Stellis City Police Department
- Pax Group
- Special Auction
- NXX Headquarters
- Basement Crime Scene
- Jonah Zahn's Residence
- Remote Villa
Evidence
Felicia Luo's Testimony ITestimony from a suspect, Felicia Luo, who made a statement regarding her relationship with the victim, Brad Gries, as well as her motive, recent whereabouts, her daughter's disease, and the "curse" of the talismans.
Divorce Property Settlement AgreementThe property settlement agreement signed when Brad Gries divorced Felicia Luo.
Broken Porcelain CupPorcelain cup fragments scattered near the workbench.
Honorary Organ Donation CertificateThe honorary certificate and trophy gifted by the Organ Donation Management Organization.
Personal Accident Insurance PolicyThe personal accident insurance Brad Gries purchased with Felicia Luo as the beneficiary and recipient of a huge amount of insurance money.
Pharmaceutical Research MaterialsInternal information belonging to the Gladiolus Valley Research Center.
Red CandlesRed candles found at the crime scene. They all have signs of being burnt. Each candle doesn't have much wax left.
Felicia Luo's Testimony IIFelicia Luo's second testimony. It describes the reason why she took the blame, the entire process, and related information about the mystery call.
Black Market DrugA drug circulating on the black market. Rumors say that this drug can cure many incurable diseases.
Brad Gries' Autopsy ReportThe autopsy report issued by Judicial Forensic Institute. It confirms that Brad Gries' death was related to an overdose of NXX.- Pharmaceutical Research Materials (update)Internal information belonging to the Gladiolus Valley Research Center.
Cup Fragment Examination ResultsExamination results issued by the Judicial Forensic Institute. They confirm the presence of NXX residue on the cup fragments.
Novel About the SupernaturalA novel about the supernatural, found on the bookshelf. Several folktales with colorful descriptions of supernatural creatures are recorded inside.
Photo of Candle WaxCandle wax left over from seven burnt candles.
Wooden Rhinoceros FigurineA wooden rhinoceros sculpture found at the crime scene. Its horn is made of candle wax.
Audio Recording of Brad Gries' ConfessionAn audio recording saved on a USB flash drive. It was intentionally hidden in the rhinoceros carving by Brad Gries.
Clues
- Brad Gries - BackgroundBrad Gries has a doctorate degree. He once worked as a well-paid scientist at a top company.
- Brad Gries - PersonalityBrad Gries was irresponsible and timid. Whenever he encountered unfair treatment, he chose to forgive and blamed his bad luck.
- Felicia Luo's SuspicionA talisman was found on Brad Gries' dead body in the basement. Felicia Luo once sent text messages filled with death threats to him.
- Gravely Ill DaughterFelicia Luo's daughter has been in poor health since she was born. Recently, her health suddenly deteriorated. She is still in the ICU and is in critical condition.
- Motive for the CrimeAfter their divorce, Felicia Luo resented Brad Gries for cheating and intended to kill him.
- Recent WhereaboutsFelicia Luo has not seen Brad Gries after the divorce. Besides fortune telling for others at her stall, the only thing she does is take care of her daughter in the hospital.
- Huge Divorce SettlementAfter the divorce, Brad Gries put their two properties in Felicia Luo's name and gave her a huge divorce settlement.
- Unreasonable Time for Committing CrimeIt's been a couple of months since Brad Gries left. It's unreasonable for Felicia Luo to retaliate when her daughter's health is deteriorating and her life is in danger.
- Brad Gries - WorkBrad Gries was once a scientist at Gladiolus Valley Research Center. There were no disputes when he left the center.
- Burnt CandlesThere were seven burnt candles in the basement. Each of them can last for 6 hours.
- Insurance BeneficiaryFelicia Luo is the beneficiary of the personal accident insurance Brad Gries purchased.
- Insurance Payout CoverageThe insurance Brad Gries purchased differs from ordinary health insurance. A huge settlement will be awarded in the event of accidental death, including murder.
- Locked Secret RoomWhen the police arrived, the basement door was locked. Brad Gries was unable to leave the basement.
- Organ DonationBrad Gries recently signed an agreement and became an organ donor.
- Scratches on the DoorBrad Gries left a few scratches on the basement door with his hands. His fingers were all bruised to different degrees
- Talisman from the Crime SceneThe talisman was found in Brad Gries' throat.
- The Small WindowWhen the police arrived, the small basement window was locked from the outside.
- Vital Signs MonitoringBrad Gries was wearing a bracelet that could monitor vital signs in real time. When the wearer passes away, the bracelet will instantly inform the relevant organization.
- Deliberately-Closed WindowsThe small window ventilated the room while the candles were burning. Someone deliberately closed it and locked it from the outside after the accident.
- Reason for DivorceBrad Gries' life was likely threatened, which is why Brad Gries proposed divorce from Felicia Luo, so as not to involve his family.
- Fortune Telling TargetsFelicia Luo told fortunes for the people on the black market drug buyers list.
- Location of the Dropped KeyThe key to the basement was dropped in the grass outside the small window.
- Phone Call to Gain TrustThe mystery call to Felicia Luo led her to discover why Brad Gries went missing. The caller also showed sincere concern for her daughter's health.
- Reason for Taking ResponsibilityTo prevent the case from being labeled as an accident and brushed off, Felicia Luo decided to make it a bigger deal by taking the blame.
- Strange Odor in the BasementFelicia Luo once smelled a strong, odd odor through the small basement window. She closed the window to avoid unnecessary attention.
- Deadly Drinking WaterThe broken porcelain cup once contained drinking water with a high concentration of NXX. Drinking it will lead to organ failure and possible death.
- Source of the StenchThe stench in the basement came from a rat caught in the mousetrap. By the time it was found, it had already rotted.
- A Tough ChoiceTo drink the toxic water containing a high concentration of NXX or to die of thirst while locked in the basement was the last choice Brad Gries left himself.
- Wooden Sculpture MechanismA mechanism was built into the wooden rhinoceros sculpture. The clasp is embedded in the depths of the horn-shaped candle and can't be unlatched easily.
Stages
| Stage Name | Stage Type | Stage Cost | Attribute | Recommended Power |
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| Main Story 10-01 | Story |  AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-02 | Debate | AP x10 |
Empathy | 140,011 |
| Main Story 10-03 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-04 | Debate | AP x10 |
Logic | 140,721 |
| Main Story 10-05 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-06 | Debate | AP x10 |
Intuition | 140,835 |
| Main Story 10-07 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-08 | Debate | AP x10 |
Logic | 140,948 |
| Main Story 10-09 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-10 | Debate | AP x10 |
Intuition | 141,380 |
| Main Story 10-11 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-12 | Debate | AP x10 |
Empathy | 142,676 |
| Main Story 10-13 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-14 | Debate | AP x10 |
Logic | 143,108 |
| Main Story 10-15 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-16 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-17 | Debate | AP x10 |
Intuition | 143,221 |
| Main Story 10-18 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-19 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-20 | Debate | AP x10 |
Logic | 143,279 |
| Main Story 10-21 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-22 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-23 | Debate | AP x10 |
Intuition | 143,938 |
| Main Story 10-24 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
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| Main Story 10-25 | Trial | AP x20 |
Empathy | 145,514 |
| Main Story 10-26 | Story | AP x10 (First-Time Cost) |
Walkthrough
Episode 10-09:
- Motive for the Crime + Gravely Ill Daughter
Episode 10-13:
- Insurance Payout Coverage + Organ Donation
- Huge Divorce Settlement + Insurance Beneficiary
- The Small Window + Burnt Candles
Episode 10-15:
- Brad Gries' time of death
Episode 10-24:
- Vital Signs Monitoring + Wooden Sculpture Mechanism
- Locked Secret Room + Deadly Drinking Water
Episode 10-25:
The evidence that proves Felicia Luo had money and was not in financial difficulty is...
- Divorce Property Settlement Agreement
The evidence that proves Felicia Luo was incapable of poisoning Brad Gries is...
- Cup Fragment Examination Results
The evidence that proves Brad Gries knew that the water was poisoned...
- Photo of Candle Wax
The evidence that proves Brad Gries committed suicide is...
- Audio Recording of Brad Gries' Confession
The evidence that proves Brad Gries' body showed signs of long-term side effects from drugs is...
- Brad Gries' Autopsy Report
Episode Clear Rewards
Tears of Themis x1
Stellin x10,000
Oracle of Justice IV x10
