Main Story 02-15

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Main Story 02-15

Story Stage

Main Story 02-16

Overview

• Stage Cost: AP x10 (First-Time Cost)
• First Clear Rewards: S-Chip x40

Guide

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Analysis

Janus and Estelle had a special relationship because...

• How Estelle Died
• Lost Phone

Summary

Vyn and the main character discuss the crime scene, determining Janus to be the most suspicious individual in the case as he and Estelle may have been romantically involved and keeping the relationship a secret due to Janus' fame and status as an idol. The Manning Palace Hotel's on-duty manager also confirms that the reservation for Janus' room was made by Jen Mendoza, not Janus himself, and confirms that Janus had the key to the connecting door between Estelle's room and his own. Signs of a fight between Janus and Estelle become apparent, and the police begin to search for Janus to apprehend him.

Location(s)

Manning Palace Hotel
Crime Scene

Character(s)

Vyn Richter

Kiki Bennet

CSI Officer

On-Duty Manager

Evidence

On-Duty Manager's Testimony

Evidence Description (Spoilers)

Testimony of the manager on duty on the night of the incident regarding the hotel's reservations, the delivery time of the wine, and the whereabouts of the key to the connecting door.

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1. Room 1818 and 1713, where Estelle and Jen stayed, were booked under their company's name. Room 1817, where Janus stayed, were booked under Jen's own name.

2. Room 1718 and the adjacent 1717 on the 17th floor remained vacant throughout.

3. Only rooms on Floor 18 to 30 have connecting doors. They are to be removed during a renovation scheduled next month.

4. There are two keys to the connecting door between Room 1818 and 1817. One was kept at the security station and the other was taken by Janus. Janus also took the key to the connecting door between Room 1817 and 1816. He claimed it was done to prevent being harassed by his fans.

5. The hotel delivered a bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to Room 1818 on the night of the crime.

Vase Shards

Evidence Description (Spoilers)

A fragment of the shattered vase with Janus' blood on it.

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A pile of shards by the TV cabinet from the shattered vase. One of the pieces has a bloodstain.

The blood has been identified to belong to Janus.

Estelle's Autopsy Report

Evidence Description (Spoilers)

Estelle's autopsy report from the police with detailed information about her time of death and cause of death.

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Victim: Estelle Marino
Time of Death: Friday, 21:00 - 02:00.
Cause of Death: Tetrodoxotin poisoning
Injuries: Nails of the victim are broken. They match the marks left on the connecting door.
Murder Weapon: Wine chocolates, which contain Tetrodotoxin, given by the suspect, Marius von Hagen.
Motives: There was a recent business dispute between the suspect and the victim. The scribbled note left behind by the victim also implicates Marius von Hagen as the prime suspect.

Clue(s)

Estelle's and Janus' Relationship

It is highly likely Estelle shared a close relationship with Janus.

Room Reservations

Room 1817 where Janus stayed in was reserved under Jan's own name. Room 1718 and 1717 remained vacant throughout.

When the Wine Was Delivered

A bottle of Romanée-Conti was delivered to room 1818 at 19:00 on the night of the crime.

Silk Traces on the Chocolates

Silk-fingerprints have been found on the wine chocolates.