Mirage of Blooming Swords 3-4: Tense Turning Point
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Script
Dessert Shop
Return to the dessert shop and report what Harry Grant told you to Vyn.
After saying goodbye to Harry Grant, you head to the bakery as soon as possible to meet up with Vyn.
Vyn is sitting in a corner of the store, with some dessert and drinks on his table. You walk towards him and sit down next to him.
You: Sorry for keeping you waiting. I didn't expect to talk to Harry Grant for so long. He just told me that...
Without taking a bite of the dessert, you hurriedly share all the information you got with Vyn.
Vyn listens carefully. His expression changes from calm to surprised and amazed.
Vyn: Our investigation has shown that Anne Croft was in love with Daron Rowe, who died years ago investigating the black market website...
Vyn: Three years later, Anne Croft has opened an account on that website for trading. Her actions and thoughts seem very contradictory.
You: Should we get everyone to meet up in the police station to discuss it with Captain Morgan?
The moment you finish speaking, both of your phones receive a message simultaneously.
 Text Message |
NXX: Clue Notification
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Artem: @All Is it convenient for us to meet at the police station now?
Artem: Captain Morgan managed to collect some clues, and want to go over them with us in person.
Marius: No problem. Let's meet up in front of the police station!
Luke: Sure. I'll leave now.
You: Wait for me as well! I'll be there soon.
Vyn: It just happens that I and [Player] managed to discover an important lead concerning Anne. Let us discuss this once we meet up.
Marius: You guys are together!?
Luke: What did you two manage to find?
Vyn: Let us save it for when meeting up.
You: It just happens that Dr. Richter and I managed to find an important lead. We were planning to go over it with everyone else! See you soon.
Marius: Why are you guys together? Isn't that unfair? No one told me!
Vyn: It was only a coincidence.
Luke: Where are you guys right now? Do you need my help?
Marius: Yeah. Miss, where are you right now?
You: We're close by Attar Park in Amity Heights. It's quite close to the police station, so we'll probably be there soon.
Luke: Take your time and stay safe.
Artem: If anything happens, just call me.
Marius: Miss, how about I pick you up in my car?
Vyn: I will take care of her. We will see all of you shortly.
Putting down the phone, you both smile helplessly. It seems like there's no time for dessert today.
Vyn: I guess it is tough to enjoy tea time with you.
You: It's okay. Let's have a nice meal together after this case is settled!
Vyn: I would love that.
West Hemingway Heights Street
Return to the police station in Hemingway Heights and report your findings to Captain Morgan and everyone else.
You: I wonder what Captain Morgan's lead is about. The message Mr. Wing sent seems quite cryptic.
Vyn: I guess Captain Morgan has found some key information about the case after the past few days of investigation.
You: Huh, everyone is here already!? Why are they all standing outside of the police station?
Vyn: Are they waiting for us?
You: Probably! Let's hurry and join them, Dr. Richter.
Why are all the members of NXX standing outside the police station? Talk with everyone.
Marius: Miss, what have Dr. Richter and you got? You can call me for help if you find something next time.
You: We found out that Anne Croft has been suffering from aplastic anemia as of three years ago and is in poor health...
Marius: Huh? People that suffer from this disease often relapse, and the treatment is very expensive.
Luke: Is it possible that Anne Croft had a relapse so she stole Sky Gladiolus in a desperate attempt to cover her medical bills?
Marius: Unlikely. High-end wedding dresses cost a lot of money and she's been transferring money to welfare institutions for three years.
Marius: I don't think she was short on money, and money doesn't seem like a priority to her.
You: Anne Croft's behavior is so contradictory... I'm not sure why she is doing any of this.
You: Let's wait for Captain Morgan's meeting to end and get his opinion on this.
Luke: I heard the police mention that the black market website incident three years ago also happened during the City Anniversary... What a coincidence.
You: Did they say anything else?
Luke: They said that someone traded a bunch of rare plants during the holiday while the police were busy.
Luke: Daron Rowe was killed in a car accident while tracking down the vehicle selling the rare plants.
You: Was it really just an... accident?
Artem: The police have inferred that the "accident" was either authorized by the person in charge of the website at that time or by the buyer.
You: The police weren't able to pinpoint a suspect in the past three years?
Artem: There have been a few but they were quickly ruled out. Besides, the "accident" happened late at night during a thunderstorm...
Artem: The trace evidence from the scene was so badly damaged that forensics couldn't really turn up with anything.
Luke: So, up until now... it's still an open case.
You: Mr. Wing, why are all of you just standing here?
Artem: Captain Morgan is not available at the moment. He is in a meeting, so I thought I'd wait for you at the door.
Luke: I got here at about the same time as Artem, so I decided to wait for you with him.
Marius: Me too. I wanted to be the first one to hear the information you found. So, what have you got?
You: Dr. Richter noticed that Anne Croft came to his institute for a consultation under the alias, Ronnie Rowe.
Vyn: With the address on the diagnosis report, we went to Anne Croft's former residence which is located at Attar Park in Amity Heights.
You: We also found out that Anne Croft's ex-boyfriend was Daron Rowe, who was killed three years ago while investigating the black market website.
Marius: This corresponds with the images on the wedding dress order form that Jen Mendoza provided.
Luke: It also corresponds with what Winnie Cooper said.
Artem: Looks like the dots are connecting. We must be... one step closer to the truth.
Police Station
After waiting patiently for a while, Captain Morgan is free. Go talk with him.
About an hour later, Captain Morgan finally steps out.
Darius Morgan: Miss [Player], I heard that you made a major discovery.
You: Yes. It is confirmed that Anne Croft's ex-boyfriend was Officer Daron Rowe who was killed in the line of duty three years ago...
You tell Captain Morgan about everything you have uncovered in detail.
Darius Morgan: Why didn't Daron tell me about this!? And neither did Anne Croft. She... *Sigh*
Captain Morgan sighs, which he rarely does. He looks distressed and terribly weary.
Darius Morgan: Actually, the police also found a very important lead.
Darius Morgan: The lead has helped us quickly locate the next trading location for the black market website.
Darius Morgan: But at the same time, it has increased the workload of the police and expanded the scope of the investigation.
You: I don't understand... Why will your workload increase with this new lead?
Darius Morgan: That's because the person that provided this lead is none other than Anne Croft.
You: Captain Morgan, you've found her!?
Darius Morgan: Yes. After deploying search teams and monitoring the streets, we have finally found Anne Croft in a logistics warehouse in North Stellis.
Darius Morgan: It's all very complicated, and may take some time to explain in detail.
Artem: If it's okay with you, can you tell us some things that Miss Croft told you?
Darius Morgan: After she was discovered by the police, Anne Croft was very cooperative.
Darius Morgan: She confessed to the fact that she was trading rare plants on the illegal trading website.
Darius Morgan: She even listed the buyers who were planning to purchase the Sky Gladiolus, along with the exchange locations.
You: That sounds like she was surrendering herself.
Darius Morgan: Yeah. According to what Anne Croft said, the only reason she hid for that long was for the police to come and eventually arrest her.
Darius Morgan: She was willing to cooperate with the police to fish out the person in charge of the illegal trading network.
Vyn: So regarding the trading network... Has the police already thoroughly investigated the matter?
Darius Morgan: The underground trading network case has been on my mind constantly for the past three years. I was always looking into it, always...
Darius Morgan: I was determined to find who those criminals were and bring deserved justice to them.
Darius Morgan: I actually managed to get some clues already, and submitted a request to my superiors to go ahead with the next step.
Darius Morgan: But I didn't think that Anne Croft's letter would expose all of their identities like that...
Darius Morgan: With this sudden development, it took me several days just to covertly screen for the identities of the suspects.
You: So, the trouble that Captain Morgan talked about. Was it this?
Darius Morgan: Not quite, but this matter is one of the main contributing factors.
Luke: So let me get this straight. The reason she hid for so long was for the police to come and arrest her?
Marius: What kind of logic is that? Did she think she was playing hide-and-seek or something?
Darius Morgan: I was quite confused by it as well. But that's the reality, and those were the words that she said to the police.
You: What was she plotting?
Darius Morgan: I think... She was trying to get a lighter charge in return.
You: No, her goals weren't that simple. If she wanted to reduce her sentence...
You: She wouldn't have caused the Sky Gladiolus incident and added another strike to her criminal record.
Luke: Agreed. I feel like Anne Croft's actions are trying to purposely direct the attention of public opinion.
Artem: Yeah. These few days, the Sky Gladiolus case is frequently at the top of the trending searches. A lot of people are paying attention to it.
Artem: And under this pressure, the police are forced to try their best to solve this case.
Vyn: In other words, she is forcing the police to make a premature judgment?
Marius: No, I don't think it's that simple. Being forced by public opinion, the police are already on the back foot trying to solve this incident as soon as possible.
Marius: With this timing, Anne Croft turning herself in... presents the police with a crucial opportunity.
Marius: The police will pay considerable attention to her, and will even ask for her cooperation in cracking the case...
Darius Morgan: ... No matter what, we will stick to our principles and try to solve this case as soon as possible.
Marius: Captain Morgan, what are your plans from now?
Darius Morgan: Based on the information that Anne Croft gave us, we set up an ambush at the exchange point that is in the process of continuously monitoring that location.
Darius Morgan: As soon as something happens, we'll take action immediately. This time, I won't let the situation three years ago repeat itself.
You: I have faith this time, Captain Morgan will personally pry those scoundrels from the cracks they are hiding in and bring them to justice.
You: Where is Anne Croft right now? Can we get permission to meet her?
Darius Morgan: Relax. We have relocated Anne Croft to a safe and comfortable location. However, it'll be difficult to arrange a visit under the current circumstances.
Darius Morgan: The only thing I can say is... Once we have finished our investigation, I'll apply for permission for you to meet Anne Croft as soon as possible.
Luke: Captain Morgan, if you need any help, let me know. I will be here right away.
Artem: Me too. Feel free to tell us if you need help.
Marius: Anything I can do.
Vyn: Exactly. I am happy to help too.
Darius Morgan: Thank you all. If it wasn't for you, it would not have gone so smoothly.
Darius Morgan: I'll be sure to let you know when any progress has been made in this case.
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