The Imprisoned Turnabout - Transcript - Part 2





March 28, 9:45 AM High Prosecutors' Offices Room 1202

Kay: Mr. Edgeworth! Just what happened yesterday!? Those two people! Their attitude was just unforgivable!

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Debeste: Mr. Edgeworth. I'm here to clean up the mess you made.

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Courtney: The Prosecutorial Investigation Committee has decreed that you will be taken off this case... ...and Sebastian has been appointed to take over the case. ...That's all.

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Edgeworth: (Judge Courtney and Mr. Debeste... They were certainly ruthless. But what I'm more concerned about is... ...just what is the P.I.C. thinking? ...I'm worried about what they will do from here on. I have a bad feeling about this...)

Kay: Hey, Mr. Edgeworth! Are you listening to me?

Edgeworth: Yes, I'm listening.

Kay: You're not going to give up on this case, are you?

Edgeworth: No. I don't plan on backing down, not with the current situation as it is. If I were to silently stand by, that would only validate their claims. (But I no longer have investigation rights. What should I do now?) What is it, Detective Gumshoe?

Gumshoe: B-Bad news, sir! I heard something down at the precinct... It sounds like they've already arrested a suspect in yesterday's case!

Edgeworth: What! Who is it?

Gumshoe: I don't know yet, sir... But if we go down to the detention center, we can talk!

Kay: Let's get going! Mr. Edgeworth!

Edgeworth: (Even if I can't investigate, meeting with the suspect should not be an issue.) Alright, we're heading over to the detention center now.

Gumshoe: I'll also head over on the double, sir!

Edgeworth: Detective. Won't that interfere with your job?

Gumshoe: I gotta investigate the scene of the crime anyway, so it should be OK, sir!

Edgeworth: Alright. We'll meet up with you there.

Gumshoe: Roger, sir!

Edgeworth: Let's go, Kay!

Kay: OK!

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March 28, 10:23 AM Detention Center Visitor's Room

Edgeworth: ..........

Kay: .......... ...He's not coming, is he?

Edgeworth: He's not.

Kay: It's happening all over again!

Edgeworth: ...Don't joke about that.

???: No way! I mean it! It's not happening!

Guard: Yes. It's happening alright! There's just someone here to talk to you!

Edgeworth: (Hm...?)

Kay: That sounds like a pretty screechy voice, huh?

???: Nowaynowaynoway...!

Guard: Don't be so stubborn!

???: But aren't prosecutors crazy scary or something? Always giving you a death glare!

Edgeworth: Um, pardon me, but would you happen to be the suspect...?

???: Aaaaahhh! I knew ittt!

Edgeworth: Kay, why does this man seem so distraught?

Kay: Well, because you're, uh, you!

Edgeworth: (That doesn't help me at all...)

Kay: Hello, Mr. Suspect!

???: !

Kay: Would you mind talking to us for a little bit?

???: Wh-Who are you?

Kay: I'm Mr. Edgeworth's assistant, Kay Faraday! Well, it's just a part-time job. I'm just taking a vacation from my real job!

Edgeworth: ...I don't remember hiring you.

Kay: This is Mr. Edgeworth. He's a prosecutor, but he's not as scary as he looks, so it's OK.

Edgeworth: (Hmph. How rude...!)

???: R-Really?

Kay: Really! Really!

Edgeworth: Really.

???: Eek!

Edgeworth: ......

Kay: Anyway, can you tell us your name, Mr. Suspect?

Simon: ...Yeah. Uh... I-I'm Simon Keyes...

Kay: Nice to meet you, Simon! You can just call me "Kay", 'kay?

Edgeworth: I am Miles Edgeworth, a prosecutor. I would appreciate a word with you.

Simon: ...!

Kay: Please! It's for your own good, Simon!

Simon: ...Really?

Edgeworth: (Finally. It looks like we'll be able to get something out of him, thanks to Kay.)

Edgeworth: So, why were you arrested? (Hm, I guess he still won't respond to me...)

Simon: ........W-Well, I don't know.

Kay: Looks like he's finally warming up to you.

Edgeworth: (Whew, that's a great help.)

Simon: This morning, a police officer barged into my house... And before I knew it, he had brought me here...

Edgeworth: Was there a prosecutor accompanying him at that time?

Simon: Ahh. I remember a prosecutor called Du-um... Best or something was there too.

Edgeworth: (So, it was that rookie prosecutor...)

Kay: Then, I guess the police haven't dragged you into questioning yet, huh?

Simon: A-Are the p-police going to interrogate me?

Kay: Yup. That's right. Because you're the suspect.

Simon: Nowaynowaynowaynoway...! Aren't detectives like crazy abusive or something? Always bossing you around with their big bodies!

Gumshoe: Detective Gumshoe is on the scene!

Simon: Aaaaaaaaahhhhh! I knew ittttt! Please don't beat me with your thick arms! I can't take it anymore! Someone call the police!

Gumshoe: ....... What's gotten into him, sir?

Edgeworth: Well... It's because you're you, Detective.

Gumshoe: Huh? I don't get it, sir...

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Kay: I know Simon has to be innocent, Mr. Edgeworth! Can't we do something...?

Edgeworth: ...Simon Keyes.

Simon: Y-Y-Y-Yes!?

Edgeworth: You were Mr. Knightley's best friend. You only just met with him two days ago... You say you didn't kill him. Are you certain about this?

Simon: ......Y-Yes, I am. I-I wouldn't harm a fly!

Edgeworth: I see. That's enough for me. I shall offer my assistance in proving your innocence.

Simon: Eh! Wh-What's the point in helping little ol' me?

Edgeworth: It's not just for you. This case, I have a personal stake in it as well.

Kay: That's right! We gotta get back at those two from yesterday!

Gumshoe: Yeah! I'm fired up, sir!

Edgeworth: But, I don't have any investigation rights at the moment. Since I won't be able to obtain information myself, your role is most vital. I'm sure we can rely on you to fill in any holes in the information we have. Help us help you... That's all I ask.

Gumshoe: Ah! I just had an idea! Why don't you just borrow a defense attorney's badge, sir!

Kay: Come on! There's no way Mr. Edgeworth could do that. This isn't the time to be joking around!

Gumshoe: B-But I wasn't joking... Helping the suspect is a defense attorney's job, pal...

Kay: Jeez. Don't worry about that! It doesn't matter what Mr. Edgeworth's job is. All we gotta do is find the real murderer! So, let's get movin'!

Gumshoe: OK, pal!

Edgeworth: I'm sure you understand, but if the investigation results prove that you are the murderer... No hard feelings, but I will show no mercy...

Simon: Eeeeeee...!

Edgeworth: But, you don't need to be scared. I believe in your story... At least for now.

Simon: ........

Edgeworth: All you need to do is believe in us and wait patiently... There's nothing to fear. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must be off.

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March 28, 11:22 AM Detention Center Hallway

Kay: ...So, we're all fired up and ready to go. But we still can't enter the part of the prison where the murder occurred...

Gumshoe: If you can't investigate, the only thing you can do now is defend him in court, sir.

Kay: But how are we supposed to do that? We can't!

Ray: Huh? If it isn't Prosecutor Edgeworth and his marry gang. What are you guys doing here?

Gumshoe: Did you come here to harass Mr. Edgeworth again, pal?

Ray: He he he. What're you talking about, big guy? Uncle Ray's just here to do his job.

Kay: Your job? Oh yeah, you're a defense attorney, right?

Ray: Oh, Kay! You're as cute-iful as ever!

Edgeworth: (Cute-iful...?)

Ray: I might not look like it, but your Uncle Ray's a hotshot defense attorney. I'm here to meet with a new client today. What was his name again? Shy Monkees or something...

Kay: What? You mean Simon Keyes?

Ray: That's it! Kay! Looks like you know the deal.

Kay: Mr. Edgeworth! He's the defense attorney!

Edgeworth: (I thought as much. Guess we have no choice but to resort to that method . In the past, whenever I had to investigate cases I was not placed in charge of... ...I was able to gain access by becoming a subordinate to whomever was in charge. Not my preferred opinion, but it's the only one I have now...) Mr. Shields. If I may ask...



Ray: By the way... I don't take on sidekicks.

Edgeworth: !

Ray: I refuse to take on male assistants who lack charm. Especially... Someone who was like a son to Von Karma.

Edgeworth: (Mr. Shields... As I thought, he won't forgive me so easily.) Mr. Shields. I understand that you cannot forgive me for what I've done. I am also fully aware of your hatred towards those involved with Von Karma. I don't know if you'll believe me, but... ...I am no longer the same as I was back then... Back when I idolized Von Karma.

Gumshoe: Yeah, pal! Mr. Edgeworth is a changed man! Sure, he may have been a cruel, inhuman prosecutor in the past... ...but now, he's completely different, pal!

Edgeworth: (When you put it that bluntly, it kind of hurts...)

Kay: That's right! Mr. Edgeworth's not a bad guy anymore! I wouldn't even call him a prosecutor! He's more like... Uh... Umm... A hero! Yeah! He even helped me out in that big case last month!

Ray: A hero... That's some pretty big talk there, missy.

Kay: He's a magnificent hero! Although he'd be no match for a Great Thief like me!

Ray: ......

Edgeworth: Mr. Shields, don't the actions of the P.I.C. appear... strange to you? I believe there may be something else hidden behind this case. I can't afford to... quit at this juncture! Please let me help you with the investigation. I am begging you.

Ray: ...... ...Heh. I never expected you to grovel like this. It sure looks like you've changed, alright. And I'm kinda interested... in the cause of all this.

Edgeworth: You're interested... in what changed me? If I had to say, it would probably be... the courtroom itself. All the experiences I've had and all the people I've met inside the courtroom. And perhaps... Reuniting with my old friends.

Ray: ...... He he he... I never expected you of all people to change. Who would've thought that you'd lay open your heart like that. I'm sure that man would be surprised as well. Guess I can't turn you away. It may be long overdue... But allow me to properly reintroduce myself. If you would be so kind as to read this...

Gumshoe: Edgeworth Law Offices Raymond Shields, Head Attorney ...?

Kay: E-Edgeworth...?

Edgeworth: Mr. Shields was an assistant to my deceased father... Gregory Edgeworth.

Kay: Really? Your father was a defense attorney? S-So that means that man Mr. Shields talked about is...

Ray: Correct, my cute little Kay. Prosecutor Edgeworth's old man. I never changed the name of the firm. It's my way of showing my appreciation for his help. Prosecutor Edgeworth. No, wait... Miles. Uncle Ray doesn't fully trust you just yet. It may have been temporary, but the fact remains: you were once a disciple of Von Karma. You say that you've changed, but you'll need to prove it to me with your actions. Even your old man... Would've wanted it this way.

Edgeworth: ...Yes, I understand.

Ray: Alright. I'm getting tired of all this stuffy talk, so let's give it a rest and move on... For now, I'll make you my temporary assistant. How does that sound?

Edgeworth: I'm sorry to trouble you...

Ray: But... this outcome is kinda moving, yeah? The prodigal son returning to work in his late father's law firm.

Kay: What about me! What about me!

Ray: Of course, you can help too, Kay.

Kay: Alright! Thanks a lot, Mr. Shields! I mean, Boss!

Ray: Now then, let's get right to work. Let's see.. First off... What do you think we should do, Miles?

Edgeworth: (That's right... I had some unfinished business yesterday.)

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Ray: Hmm. So, it wasn't the victim...

Edgeworth: ...but rather, it was the first person to discover the body who screamed.

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Edgeworth: Why don't we find them and listen to what they have to say?

Ray: Yeah, that's it! Uncle Ray thinks so, too.

Edgeworth: (Hmph. Upbeat as always.)

Kay: OK! With that decided, let's hurry up and grill him!

Gumshoe: Um... Sir, what am I supposed to do? Detectives can't help defense attorneys!

Edgeworth: (Hmm... I can't just leave him be...) Detective, I will give you a special assignment. I want you to assist Mr. Debeste in his investigation and follow his orders. And then, if you discover anything useful, I want you to share it with us. Detective. This is a job that only you can do. Can we count on you?

Gumshoe: Y-Yes, sir! Leave it to me! I'm really good at leaking investigation reports to defense attorneys!

Edgeworth: (Normally, that would be a problem for me, but it may come in handy this time.)

Ray: Alright, let's get moving, shall we? Time to go to jail!

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March 28, 11:50 AM Prison Hallway

Ray: Now then, where's the person who first discovered the body?

Edgeworth: For now, all we can do is ask around.

???: Hold it right there!

Edgeworth: (Who is this woman?) Umm... Excuse me, but...

???: Oh, you are simply irresistible!

Ray: Huh? Do you mean... me?

???: Very nice, very nice, indeed! What an elegant mustache.

Ray: It's a pleasure to meet you, mademoiselle. Defense attorney Ray Shields, at your service. How about we exchange greetings with a hug?

???: Oh ho ho ho. But of course.

Ray: Mmf! Mmmmmmmf! Uncle Ray's... l-lips...

???: A proper greeting should begin with a hug AND a kiss!

Kay: It's almost like... it was stolen from him!

Edgeworth: Yes, a remarkable feat of quickness that would put a Great Thief to shame.

???: I feel that close contact is very important. This goes for my family here in my home as well.

Ray: Q-Quite a splendid way of thinking there. He he he.

Roland: I am the warden, Patricia Roland. But please, just call me Patty.

Edgeworth: (The warden...? So she's in charge of the prison and detention center?) Nice to meet you. I am Miles Edgeworth. I'm a prosec... I mean, I'm Mr. Shield's assistant. Pardon me for asking, but were you here in the prison yesterday?

Roland: But of course! Yesterday was a day that I wouldn't have missed for the world!

Edgeworth: "Wouldn't have missed for the world"? Did you have some kind of important meeting...?

Roland: Oh heavens, no! I despise meetings! It was the Animal Show, of course! A wonderful spectacle, featuring animals dancing and flying through the air! I always see it along with everyone else in our home ! We're one big, happy family! We built a special stage in the courtyard just for this performance.

Edgeworth: (A performance for the prisoners' enjoyment... Yesterday, Elbird mentioned some kind of "recreation"... I suppose the Animal Show was what he was referring to.) When did this show take place?

Roland: It started at 8 AM and ended around 10 AM.

Edgeworth: (That's exactly when the body was discovered... So whoever saw the show would probably have an alibi .)

Roland: Now, if you'll excuse me, I must be going. I have business to attend to. Please take your time and have a look around our home !

Kay: So, where should we start, Mr. Edgeworth?

Edgeworth: There was a prisoner who heard the scream from the person who first discovered the body. Let's start by talking with him.

Kay: Hellooooo! Is this occupied?

Ray: Kay, that's not a restroom. Hey, guard. Do you have a minute?

Guard: Sir! What is it?

Ray: Is anyone using that workroom right now?

Guard: Presently, there is one prisoner working inside! I'm positive he's been there since the noon roll call!

Edgeworth: We would like to ask the prisoner a few questions, if that is acceptable...

Guard: Yes, sir! I will bring him out, so please wait a moment!

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Ray: I'll leave this to you, Miles.

Edgeworth: Wh-What do you mean?

Ray: 'Cause I don't know what kind of scary guy will come out of that room.

Kay: Mr. Shields. You're a scaredy-cat? Even though you're an adult?

Ray: He he he. Same to you, Kay.

Edgeworth: (Here he comes...)

???: Oh, good day to you, sirs. Are you the ones who requested my presence?

Edgeworth: (He doesn't seem like a dangerous criminal...) My name is Miles Edgeworth. I'm a prosecutor.

???: A prosecutor... Is that right?



Ray: I'm Ray Shields, a defense attorney.

Edgeworth: (Mr. Shields... His demeanor completely changed once he saw who we were dealing with...)

Ray: Sorry about that. He he. My assistant says strange things sometimes. He's not a prosecutor, just my assistant. Hey! Get your act together, Miles.

Edgeworth: (Hmm, I guess I messed up... I forgot about my "new job".)

???: No wonder I thought you were different from the prosecutor who visited me yesterday.

Edgeworth: (It looks like he's already spoken to Debeste.) May we ask you a few questions?

Sahwit: ...Oh, yes. Of course you may. My name is Frank Sahwit.

Ray: OK. Go for it, Miles.

Edgeworth: (I guess I'll be asking the questions after all... *sigh*...) Mr. Sahwit, you are aware of the murder that occurred here yesterday, correct? Where were you when the body was discovered?

Sahwit: I was... in this room, where I had been working.

Edgeworth: What kind of work?

Sahwit: Well, my goal is to become a pet groomer. An animal beautician, so to speak. Oh yes. I was inside cultivating my skills.

Edgeworth: (In any other prison, such training would be unheard of...)

Sahwit: That was all. Honestly. I-I did not see a thing.

Edgeworth: (Hm? Why did he say that? I haven't even asked him anything yet.)

Sahwit: Which is why, sad to say, I won't be any help to you.

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: Mr. Sahwit... I haven't asked you anything yet.

Sahwit: ! No... Wait. That's... Even if you were to ask, I would not...

Edgeworth: You... know something, doesn't you?

Sahwit: ...! Oh, oh... That's... ........

Edgeworth: (It seems he is indeed hiding something. Let's try to press it out of him...)

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Edgeworth: First let us assess the layout of the board. My opponent's condition is...

3 CHESS PIECES

Sahwit: I'm afraid I didn't see a thing. So, I won't be any help to you.

Edgeworth: (This man's expressions do not change much. It's a true poker face. It may be difficult to read his emotions from his body language.) Perhaps I should focus on how he phrases his words. It may reveal what's on his mind. Now, for the opening move... I'll start by asking about who this man is. Even if he hides his emotions, if I push the right buttons I'm sure I'll cause a change!

Begin Logic Chess

Edgeworth: Are you... involved with this case?

Sahwit: Are you referring to the murder that occurred inside this prison? I had nothing to do with it at all.

Edgeworth: ...Is that true?

Sahwit: I-I would never dream of being involved in a murder plot. Hm... How should I put it... I'm... an upright, model citizen after all...

Edgeworth: Common sense tells me... ...an upright, model citizen would have never ended up behind bars.

Sahwit: W-Well, that is...

Edgeworth: Tell me what you know about the incident!

Sahwit: I already told you, I don't know a damn thing! Oh, er... I really don't know anything.

Edgeworth: ........

Sahwit: I apologize from the bottom of my heart for that outburst... But I will be of no assistance.

Edgeworth: Pardon my rudeness. It's just that the murder occurred in this rather confined prison. It seems unnatural that you do not know anything about it.

Sahwit: ...Oh? Er... U-Unnatural... Is that so? I-If you're looking for the person who discovered the body... You should try someone else...

Edgeworth: How did you know we were looking for the person who discovered the body? I don't recall saying a word about that. Are you sure you don't know anything?

1 PIECE BROKEN

Sahwit: ...! N-No... It was merely a hunch I had. I am but a humble pet groomer in training. I honestly have no recollection of the murder.

Edgeworth: I am positive that this man is hiding something. For my next move... I'll ask him about his movements on the day of the murder. This man has suppressed his emotions. I will expose his true nature hidden beneath that suspicious smile!

Edgeworth: Let's talk about what happened on the day of the murder. If you truly had nothing to do with it, there shouldn't be a problem, correct?

Sahwit: Oh... Well... O-On the day of the murder... There was a lot going on...

Edgeworth: Let's try using that clue ...

Edgeworth: You don't remember? Ridiculous. Didn't you say earlier that you heard a scream?

Sahwit: That wasn't... I could very well be mistaken... At any rate, I honestly do not remember.

Edgeworth: You still do not remember? Enough with your lies!

Sahwit: I ain't lyin', you...! ...I mean, I'm telling the truth.

Edgeworth: ........

Sahwit: In any case... I was absorbed in grooming the animals.

Edgeworth: By the way... How skilled would you say you are in animal grooming?

Sahwit: My techinique with the scissors still needs some work... But I am very confident in my handling of the animals. When the animals became frightened, I calmed them with my gentle hands...

Edgeworth: ...Frightened? Why would the animals have become frightened? I don't think that's a common occurrence...

Sahwit: W-Well... That's a good thing... Isn't it?

Edgeworth: Perhaps the reason they were frightened was because of someone's scream? Why are you trying so hard to hide the fact that there was a scream! Are you concealing some vital information from me?

1 PIECE BROKEN

Sahwit: Argh! I-I am doing nothing of the sort! I-It's true that I heard some sort of scream... But I'm not trying to hide it!

Edgeworth: He's starting to show his true colors. I should be more aggressive with my next move. I'll ask him about the scream. It's time to give him a taste... ...of the futility of keeping a secret from me!

Edgeworth: Let's try using that clue ...

Edgeworth: Just how deep are you going to dig your pit of lies? It's obvious that you did not see the Animal Show!

Sahwit: Urgh!

Edgeworth: There's no way out of this! Tell me what really happened! Confess everything you know about the scream!

Sahwit: I cannot answer... What I cannot answer... I-I didn't hear the scream... from the person who discovered the body...

Edgeworth: That's strange. Normally, if you hear a scream during a murder, it's usually from the victim. Why would you think the scream was from the person who discovered the body?

Sahwit: Oh! M-My mistake!

Edgeworth: How? How did you know the scream was from the person who discovered the body?

Sahwit: W-Well... That's because...

Edgeworth: Allow me to answer for you. That's because you're the one who discovered the body. And... ...the scream that was heard when the murder occurred didn't come from the victim... It came from you when you discovered the body!

1 PIECE BROKEN

Sahwit: Urrrrrrrraaaagh! J-Just who do you think you are!? I-It is just as you say, but... What gives you the right to do this?

Edgeworth: Hmph... Checkmate.

Logic Chess Complete

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Edgeworth: It's now clear who discovered the body. You have no more reason to withhold your testimony... Correct?

Sahwit: V-Very well, I'll tell you... B-But I doubt my testimony is worth hearing...

Edgeworth: Whether or not it is worth hearing is for me to decide. I will expose the truth with my own hands. That is my sole duty.



Kay: Umm. I think you're a little off there, Mr. Edgeworth.

Edgeworth: What do you mean?

Kay: We're not trying to expose the truth, we're trying to save Simon! Isn't our goal to help out our clients? I mean, you're not a prosecutor right now, you're a defense attorney's assistant!

Edgeworth: ...Hmm.

Ray: Well said there, Kay! She's right on the money, Miles. The official task of the Edgeworth Law Offices is to defend our clients. Your old man, who founded the firm, truly valued the bonds he had with his clients. So, if you're not willing to do the same, maybe you aren't cut out for this job. I don't wanna fire you on the spot either. So have a heart, OK?

Edgeworth: ...... (The heart of a defense attorney, huh...) In any case, it's important that we hear the testimony of the person who discovered the body. Start talking, Mr. Sahwit. Tell me what happened when you found the body!

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-- When I Found the Body --

Sahwit: I was in the workroom over there practicing my skills. By some chance, I got curious about the adjacent workroom, and went up to the door. I peeked in through the small window on the door. Then I saw him lying there... A man... not moving... dead! I quailed in fright and found myself letting out a scream.

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Edgeworth: If I may confirm one thing... You were in the room... Right next to the one where the dead body was found?

Sahwit: Within the prison, we call it Workroom B.

Edgeworth: And were you in there the whole time on the day of the murder?

Sahwit: Yes. After the 7 AM roll call, I remained inside the whole time. In this prison, we have roll call 3 times a day. At 7 AM, noon, and 9 PM.

Edgeworth: And they check the workrooms during those times, too?

Sahwit: Exactly.

Edgeworth: (I see... So during the 7 AM roll call, there was nothing amiss. And Knightley's body was not in the workroom yet...)

Prison Roll Call notes jotted down in my Organizer.

Ray: So it sounds like the murder occurred after 7 AM, huh?

Kay: And that's right when the Animal Show started!

Sahwit: Correct. The other prisoners went to see the Animal Show.

Edgeworth: Meaning anyone who did not see the show does not have an alibi... Do you understand what I'm saying, Mr. Sahwit?

Sahwit: Y-Yes, that is certainly true... H-However, I merely discovered the body...

Edgeworth: (His testimony has a clear contradiction. I should press him about that first.)

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Rebuttal

-- When I Found the Body --

Sahwit: I was in the workroom over there practicing my skills.

Sahwit: By some chance, I got curious about the adjacent workroom, and went up to the door.

Sahwit: I peeked in through the small window on the door.

Sahwit: Then I saw him lying there... A man... not moving... dead!

Sahwit: I quailed in fright and found myself letting out a scream.

Edgeworth: (He's pretending to be an innocent bystander, but parts of his testimony are odd. Considering his situation, and the place he's in... The contradiction should be quite obvious. I'll show him the evidence that proves it!)

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Edgeworth: ...Mr. Sahwit. Please stop telling such feeble lies. You don't seem to understand your position.

Sahwit: My position? I-I used to be a newspaper salesman, but then I took up the pet groomer training...

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: What about that bracelet on your wrist? It proves that you are... unmistakably a prisoner. And as long as you wear that bracelet, you should not be able to move around as you please! As soon as you went through the door, the sensor would have sounded the alarm.

Sahwit: Oh, er... That is...

Edgeworth: Peeking into the adjacent room is impossible... When you couldn't even leave the one you were in!

Sahwit: Argh!

Ray: Whoo-wee! Nice one, Miles! That was a real humdinger!

Kay: But does that mean Mr. Sahwit didn't see the body?

Edgeworth: I'm not sure. Perhaps... We should let the man himself explain it to us.

Sahwit: Huh? Umm... You see... That is... Well... Forgive me. It appears my previous explanation was lacking... I shall clearly explain how I was able to see the body.

Edgeworth: Hmph. Very well, let us hear your revised testimony.

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-- When I Found It, Pt. 2 --

Sahwit: There is a rather well-known technique among the prisoners here... If the hand with the bracelet stays in the room, you can step out without sounding the alarm. That's how I was able to peek into the adjacent room. The moment I realized that the man inside was dead, I let out a scream.

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Edgeworth: (Hmm, so that means... He kept his arm inside workroom B, while he peeked into the adjacent room.)

Sahwit: I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention this to everyone. Especially the guards... OK?

Edgeworth: (Was that what he was trying to hide earlier...? I should try asking him for more details about a few other things as well.)

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Rebuttal

-- When I Found It, Pt. 2 --

Sahwit: There is a rather well-known technique among the prisoners here...

Sahwit: If the hand with the bracelet stays in the room, you can step out without sounding the alarm.

Sahwit: That's how I was able to peek into the adjacent room.

Sahwit: The moment I realized that the man inside was dead, I let out a scream.

Sahwit: And to my horror, there was a black dog biting his neck!

Sahwit: He most likely had passed away already. His hands moved nary an inch...

Sahwit: The ring with the snowflake insignia glimmered, with no purpose but to catch my eye.

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Edgeworth: A ring with a snowflake insignia...?

Sahwit: Yes, that is correct. It was clearly engraved on the surface.

Edgeworth: I see. Your testimony is very accurate, But it's a little TOO accurate, if you ask me.

Sahwit: And what's wrong with being accurate?

Edgeworth: You state that you saw a ring with a snowflake insignia engraved into it. And it is true that the victim was wearing such a ring.

Sahwit: See? Was I not correct?

Edgeworth: That is not the issue I have with your testimony. Take a look at this picture! As you can see, the right hand is covered by a sheet. It should not have been possible for you to see the engraving on the ring. Unless you had approached the body and lifted up the sheet for yourself! You said you only looked into the workroom through the door. And yet, you gave such a detailed account of what you saw.

Sahwit: Who do you think you are...? Acting all high and mighty. I-I'm telling you, I saw what I saw! Oh! The victim must have moved his arm after I saw it...

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: I don't think so. You said as much earlier.

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Sahwit: The man did not even flinch...

Edgeworth: (He must have been dead already...)

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Edgeworth: The victim was already dead. How would he have been able to move his arm?

Sahwit: ......!

Ray: This guy's lookin' pretty suspicious now, yeah?

Edgeworth: Frank Sahwit! What are you hiding, you scoundrel!

Sahwit: ......Ooh. No, I ain't... I am not... That is... You're wrong. I know what I saw... ...Urrrrrgh... Gwaaaaaaaaaaaah! Shut up already! Stop making a fuss about every little thing I say! You're just a defense attorney's assistaaaant!!

Edgeworth: (...He has finally shown his true self...)

Ray: Whoa. I guess the cat's out of the bag. A black, hairy one at that. ...Just went flyin'.

Sahwit: I'm just your friendly neighborhood witness!

Edgeworth: Are you really just a witness? I would you say that you are rather suspicious.

Sahwit: What was that?

Edgeworth: You saw something that could not have been seen from the outside of the room. How is that possible? ...The logic behind it is simple. Mr. Sahwit. This is where you saw the body from!

Edgeworth: When you discovered the body, you went inside the room where it laid! Since you saw the engraving on the ring, that is the only possibility!

Sahwit: .......... Heh... He he! Even if you say that, you ain't got no evidence, do ya? Where's the evidence that shows that I was in that room? I was grooming pets at that time. In the room adjacent to where the body was found! I even went so far as to borrow some rubber gloves! Show me the evidence that proves I was in the room where the body was found!

Edgeworth: Mr. Sahwit, what were you doing when the body was discovered?

Sahwit: Didn't I tell you already? I was practicing being a pet groomer!

Edgeworth: I see. In that case... Do you happen to recognize this glove?

Sahwit: Oh! Th-That's...!

Edgeworth: This was found near the body. It is believed to have been dropped by the culprit. By the way... I noticed that you also have a rubber glove hanging out of your apron pocket...

Sahwit: N-No, this is... something else!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: Looks like you're missing one of your gloves.



Sahwit: Y-You can find gloves like these anywhere in the prison! Your evidence proves nothing!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth: Hmph. Perhaps we should hand this glove over to the police for fingerprinting. I'm certain they will find some interesting results.

Sahwit: Grr... Grr... Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!

Edgeworth: (It's over...)

Ray:

Edgeworth: (Wh-What the...?)

Ray: He he he. Pretty cool, right? My "Objection!" voice.

Edgeworth: Mr. Shields. Could you save the jokes for later...

Ray: I'm not joking. Because it's not over yet. There's still something else. Something that's clearly odd. That guy's a prisoner, y'know. He's got the bracelet and all.

Sahwit: ..........

Kay: That's right! How did he get into the other workroom? The sensor would have set off the alarm, right?

Edgeworth: (...He's right. That's the only thing we don't know yet.)

Ray: Not so fast, Mr. Prisoner. Could you fill us in?

Sahwit: ..........

Ray: That's pretty weird. The bracelet should have been his last line of defense.

Kay: Defense?

Ray: That's right, Kay. It was useful evidence for Mr. Prisoner here. He could have claimed that due to the bracelet, he wasn't able to enter the room... But, he didn't say a word about it. Is there any reason why you didn't?

Sahwit: ..........

Ray: The silent treatment, eh? Well, the Judge yesterday did say that silence is golden.

Kay: W-Wow... You really are a hotshot defense attorney, Mr. Shields!

Ray: Defense attorneys always remain calm in a pinch, and smile in the face of danger. That's what your old man taught me. The Defense Attorney's Creed, yeah? ...So, what's the deal? Why didn't you mention anything about the bracelet ?

Sahwit: .......... ...The truth is... It's broken.

Edgeworth: (Broken?)

Sahwit: Some time ago, I took a spill and the bracelet hit the floor with a loud bang. Ever since then, it was not been able to activate the sensor. Forgive me. It was so convenient, I didn't want to report it...

Edgeworth: I see... So the bracelet was broken. (But did it really break so easily? If that is true, then there is a problem with the prison's security.) You, over there. May I have a moment?

Guard: Here, kitty kitty. You're such a cute little guy! Yes, you are! Meow~!

Edgeworth: Excuse me!

Guard: Y-Yes! What can I do for meow?

Edgeworth: This prisoner's bracelet appears to be broken.

Guard: What! Really!? That's not good at all. I'll contact the person in charge and have it replaced immediately!

Edgeworth: Thank you. I'll be holding onto the broken bracelet for the time being.

Sahwit's Bracelet data jotted down in my Organizer.

Guard: Yes, sir! Please take care of it.

Ray: Now that the bracelet's been taken care of, shall we move on to arresting you for murder?

Sahwit: What? Perish the thought! I didn't kill anyone!

Ray: But your bracelet was broken, right? Doesn't that mean you could have gone anywhere you wanted during the Animal Show?

Sahwit: But all I did was find the body! Honest! And it is true that I saw the dog biting his neck! However, I entered the workroom after the dog had left...

Edgeworth: Why did you do that?

Sahwit: Well, it was just... I was curious if he had anything of value on him...

Edgeworth: (So he was planning to loot the corpse. That's why he remembers Knightley's ring so well.)

Kay: Why are you looking at me, Mr. Edgeworth!? I am a GREAT Thief! Please don't put me on the same level as him!

Sahwit: But! I didn't take a thing! The Animal Show had ended and the other prisoners were making their way back down here. I hurried back to my workroom, and let out a scream to deceive the others.

Ray: And that's when you dropped your rubber glove.

Rubber Glove data updated in my Organizer.

Ray: I guess his story holds up. What do you think, Miles?

Edgeworth: Whether he is the murderer or not, one big question remains. How did Knightley get all the way from his holding cell to the prison?

Ray: You're right about that. It's a real stumper.

Edgeworth: And there's something Mr. Sahwit said in his testimony that I'm very concerned about. (If that dog had any part in the murder...) Mr. Sahwit.

Sahwit: Y-Y-Yes! What is it?

Edgeworth: Were there any other prisoners who didn't see the Animal Show?

Sahwit: ...Yes. There is only one other that I know of.

Edgeworth: And this prisoner wouldn't have been able to see the show even if he wanted to. Correct?

Sahwit: Y-Yes, that's correct. Why do you ask?

Edgeworth: (Just as I thought... I had my suspicions as soon as I saw that black dog. That fiendish criminal... I never expected him to be held here in this prison.) Where is his cell...?

Sahwit: Err... Do you intend to meet him?

Kay: Him...? Who's him?

Sahwit: He's a very special man. He receives very special treatment, and... ...Oh, forgive me. I need to watch what I say about him. However... If you value your lives, I would advise you to stay away from him.

Kay: Hey! C-Cut it out already! You're giving me the creeps!

Ray: Hm, a puppet master in the shadows, huh? Yeah... I still value my life...

Sahwit: He is being held in the special cell. Over there... In that direction...

Edgeworth: (The special cell ...? It certainly seems like he receives special treatment.)

Floor Plans updated in my Organizer.

Kay: Well, so just who is this "him" anyway?

Sahwit: ...To protect my own life, all I can tell you is that he is the oldest prisoner here. My deepest apologies... But I can't say anymore... He is truly terrifying!

Edgeworth: ......

Ray: Care to fill me in? It feels like you're leaving Uncle Ray behind here.

Edgeworth: He is someone I knew in the past... Let's head for the special cell. I believe that black dog should be there as well.

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March 28, 12:41 PM Prison Special Cell

Kay: Hey, it's pitch black in here... I can't see a thing at all!

Edgeworth: Aren't you always talking about how the Yatagarasu is able to flap even in the darkest night?

Kay: Even in the depths of night, when no other bird dares to take flight... ...one alone soars to shine the light of righteousness on the world's blight! And that one is me! For I am the Great Thief, Yatagarasu !

Ray: Oh-ho! That was pretty cool!

Kay: But still, I can't see what I can't see! I'm still just a human! Eek!

Ray: Aahhh!

???: .....Mr. Edgeworth, I presume?

Edgeworth: (That voice... It can only be...)

???: It has been far too long.

Edgeworth: So you still remember me?

???: Keh heh, it would be impossible to forget. Because it was you who did what none could do... ...and place me here in this cell.

Kay: Um... Don't tell me that the dog is talking to you, Mr. Edgeworth.

Ray: Is there someone else there? I can't see anything though...

Dogen: Down boy. It is rude to frighten the visitors. Here. Allow me to illuminate this dark room. Keh heh heh... Such noisy visitors. From the voices and footsteps... Two more in the back. But it would be rude not to introduce myself. I am called Sirhan Dogen. Mr. Edgeworth and I... We are old acquaintances. Keh heh heh...

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Edgeworth: (This man is a former assassin .) The blind assassin... Sirhan Dogen. His weapons are sharp knives and a ferocious dog. His appearance is always accompanied by the sound of a bell. It is said that the ringing of this bell in the darkness is the last sound his victims hear.

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Dogen: Would you be so kind as to share the reason why you have come, Mr. Edgeworth?

Edgeworth: That will not be necessary. You are already well aware of why we're here.

Dogen: Keh heh heh. It seems we know each other quite well.

Edgeworth: Do you know who was murdered?

Dogen: It was Horace Knightley. A most unfortunate lad.

Edgeworth: Your ears are as sharp as ever.

Dogen: They are all I can rely on.

Edgeworth: (As I thought, he has full knowledge of everything that goes on in this prison.)

Dogen: On second thought, he might be fortunate after all.

Edgeworth: Fortunate? How so?

Dogen: He committed a grave crime, but he was able to avoid punishment for it. An assassination attempt on the president ... What a bold man.

Edgeworth: (Assassination attempt?)

Kay: Hey! Mr. Edgeworth! Didn't Mr. Knightley just...

Edgeworth: He may have killed his own superior, but he never attempted to take the president's life. (Are they trying to conceal the fact the assassination was staged by the president?)

Ray: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold your horses. Knightley didn't attack the president? But Uncle Ray was requested to defend him in court on charges of attempted assassination.

Kay: You didn't know either, Uncle Ray? So, they're trying to pin the whole thing on Mr. Knightley...?

Edgeworth: Now I see why the P.I.C. is taking action.

Kay: Ah! So that's why they removed you from the case...

Ray: That DaPest guy was going to indict him on charges of attempted assassination.

Kay: And in doing so, they would have twisted the truth !

Dogen: Keh heh heh. I suspected it was a false charge.

Edgeworth: ?

Dogen: I heard about it from one of the guards. About Knightley... He kept desperately insisting, "I didn't assassinate anyone!"

Edgeworth: ...But the courts are supposed to bring the truth to light.

Dogen: I may not be well-versed in law, but I can say one thing for certain. Some of the prisoners here were convicted on false charges.

Edgeworth: Ugh...!

Dogen: ...That's the reality of it. Right, Anubis? Right, boy? Leaving the truth in the care of the court can be dangerous.

Edgeworth: (Leaving the truth in the care of the court is dangerous... Huh. There was someone who said the exact same thing before... That investigator from Interpol who doesn't trust prosecutors.)

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Lang: You're not twisting the truth behind those closed courtroom doors, too, are you? Fueled by those ideas, is it any wonder that courts produce nothing but falsities and lies!? Rest assured, the next time we meet, I won't be so forgiving.

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Edgeworth: (I doubt his distrust has cleared up completely...)

Dogen: Keh heh heh... You feel the same way, don't you, Anubis? The truth of the courts and Mr. Edgeworth's reasoning both can't be trusted. Right?

Edgeworth: Ugh...!

Dogen: It is nothing to be upset about. You're not the only one who suspects me. Yesterday, the other prosecutor and that judge came here too. They brought the warden along. How they despise me.

Kay: Oh! It must have been those two rude people from before!

Edgeworth: (Prosecutor Debeste and Judge Courtney...)

Dogen: They thoroughly inspected my room, but left without finding a thing. Keh heh heh. It seems they were searching for the murder weapon. 'Tis a shame. They searched the other prisoners' cells too. Not just mine. Yet they were still unable to find anything. All that hard work was for naught. Keh heh heh.

Prison Investigation note jotted down in my Organizer.

Ray: He he he. This is quite a problem. What should we do?

Edgeworth: (Sahwit's testimony alone won't hold up. In order to confront him, we'll need evidence...)

Dogen: Now, if my guests would be so kind as to leave... Right, Anubis? Show them the way out.

Ray: Ah, does this mean... What I think it means?

Kay: L-L-L-Let's get going, Mr. Edgeworth!

Edgeworth: ......We shall meet again, Dogen.

Dogen: It would be a shame for our long-awaited reunion to end so soon. I'll be waiting. Keh heh heh.

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March 28, 1:12 PM Prison Hallway

Edgeworth: (Now then, we still need to find that murder weapon.)

Kay: Mr. Edgewooorth!

Edgeworth: (She went all the way up there?) It's fine now, Kay. Come down from there. Where is Mr. Shields?

Kay: Beats me... He just took off running like death was after him.

Edgeworth: (Good grief. That man...)

Kay: What should we do now, Mr. Edgeworth?

Edgeworth: We'll continue investigating. (First, we should... ...start by solving that one mystery. Knightley's body was found in a workroom inside the prison. However... ...he was supposed to be in the detention center's holding cell... How did he get to the prison under such tight security?) Let's go investigate the holding cell at the detention center.

Kay: That was where Mr. Knightley was held, right!? But what about Uncle Ray?

Edgeworth: ...Let's just leave him be for now.

Kay: I thought we were supposed to be his assistants though...

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March 28, 1:34 PM Detention Center Hallway

Edgeworth: The victim's cell in the detention center was this way.

Kay: Let's check it out! Mr. Edgeworth!

???: Oh, this is truly just dreadful!

Edgeworth: (Hm? What happened? That's the warden, Ms. Roland. She must have come from behind that "No entry" sign.)

Guard: So, he still won't talk? Even after all the trouble you went through to get the evidence transferred from the precinct...

Roland: That's right. I don't know how many times I've tried. I can't report back empty handed...

Guard: That assassin sure is one tough cookie, huh?

Edgeworth: (Did he just say "assassin"...!?)

Roland: Oh my.

Edgeworth: Pardon me, but... Were you talking about Sirhan Dogen just now?

Roland: Oh, eavesdropping, were you? You naughty boy!

Edgeworth: ...Did you question him personally, Warden Roland?

Roland: Not just him. I try to have a heart-to-heart with all the prisoners and suspects. In my home, we're all family here! It's only fair I invite them to my Warden's Office !

Edgeworth: The Warden's Office ?

Roland: Oh, have you taken an interest in my room as well? It's just down this hallway. But outsiders are not allowed past this point.

Edgeworth: (Down the hallway... So around there...)

Roland: Hu hu hu. It's such a lovely room. People do enjoy being invited back here. I always show them the splendid view of my precious courtyard!

Kay: The courtyard of this animal-filled prison! I'd sure love to see it!

Floor Plans updated in my Organizer.

Roland: I'm delighted that you want to see it... However, I cannot invite you.

Kay: What?

Roland: You're not a child of our home. If you want to come to my room, you'll have to be convicted first.

Edgeworth: (That's a rather high hurdle to clear...)

Roland: Goodness me! Look at how long we've been talking! I was just about to feed Ally her lunch!

Edgeworth: Ally...?

Roland: She is my favorite little angel! Now, if you'll excuse me, I must be off to the courtyard! Toodle-loo!

Edgeworth: (I never got a chance to ask her about Dogen...) ...Well, let's head over to Knightley's cell.

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