The Grand Turnabout - Transcript - Part 2

The Grand Turnabout

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Part 1

Part 2

April 6, 2:52 PM
Outside Grand Tower
Temporary Film Lot

Powers:
Uh, umm. Could you please give it a rest already?

Lotta:
The heck? I'm tellin' y'all, it's best for all y'alls sake to come clean!

Nicole:
The staff has their lips sealed shut as the reporters continue their tenacious negotiations!

Officer:
...If you're not here to cooperate with the investigation, I must ask you to vacate the premises.

Lotta:
...Put a sock in it, copper! Y'all couldn't even stop Moozilla's invasion!

Nicole:
Not only did they secretly raise a giant monster, but now the staff is tryin' to cover it up...?

Penny:
Like I said, we haven't been raising any monsters here at the film lot!

Lotta:
But ain't ya said ya done saw Gourdy yerself!?

Penny:
Sure, I saw it... but it's not like we were keeping it at the film lot!

???:
Mind if we butt in?

Penny:
Ah! Mr. Edgeworth!

Powers:
And John...!

Lotta:
Oh! Y'all come here to search for the monster too?

Lang:
We're searching for a criminal, not a monster. Lang Zi says: "The darkness inside a criminal's heart can be likened to a monster!" Well, when it comes to killing people, criminals aren't much different from monsters.

Officer:
A-Agent Lang! This is a problem! I can't let outsiders enter the crime scene...!

Lang:
These are all key figures in the case. I'd like them to be here when the investigation resumes.

Edgeworth:
Agent Lang. Regarding what you said about resuming the investigation... Where do you intend to start?

Lang:
We'll start by reviewing the case. Today, the body of President Huang was found here at the film lot. The president's whereabouts from two nights ago are still unknown.

Edgeworth:
It seems he snuck out from under the eyes of his bodyguards and ventured outside.

Lang:
And that night was the last time he was seen alive. It was when he met with you, Judge Courtney, on the roof of the Grand Tower.

John:
!

Courtney:
......

Lang:
So, why did you meet with the president?

Courtney:
That... I cannot say.

Edgeworth:
(You can't tell us, even under suspicion of murder?)

John:
...Can't say? Why not?

Kay:
Ms. Courtney! If you don't say anything, you'll be more suspicious!

Lang:

Lang:
Hah! She must have a reason to clam up! I think you're somehow involved in the president's assassination.

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
The president's body was only discovered today. That still leaves a blank of one whole day after Judge Courtney met with him unaccounted for!

Lang:

Lang:
Don't be so impatient. We're gonna fill in that blank right here, right now. The evening on that blank day in question is what's important... What happened here last night? So, why don't you tell us? John Marsh!

John:
Me?

Lang:
We know you were here last night.

Courtney:
Wh-What... John was... here?

Lang:
Between that little missy's testimony and the footprints we found, we can easily prove it.

Penny:
John, you were rehearsing here last night, right?

John:
...You were spying on me?

Penny:
Ah, umm, I'm sorry. I just came to check up on things. You really shouldn't be staying up so late, you know...

John:
Mind your own business.

Courtney:
John Marsh! That young lady was worried about you. You will not speak to her like that!

John:
.......Sorry.

Courtney:
How many times have I told you to be more mindful of the way you speak?

Kay:
It is just me, or does Ms. Courtney's personality seem kind of different?

Edgeworth:
She seems to be as strict with her own son as she is with those who violate the law.

Courtney:
Are you listening to me? And earlier, as well...

---

John:
.....

Courtney:
You should always bear that in mind, no matter the occasion...

Lang:

Lang:
...Can we get on with the investigation already?

Courtney:
Ah! ...Pardon me.

Edgeworth:
(For Judge Courtney to get carried away like that... This must be her motherly side.) Agent Lang. Do you suspect John?

Lang:
All I want is the truth. Why was the president killed...? And I want to know who killed him... I'll do whatever it takes to find out.

Edgeworth:
(It seems the president was like family to him...) John... Would it be alright if we asked you a few questions?

John:
...Sure. It's fine. I've got nothing to hide anyway.

---

-- John's Rehearsal --

John:
I wasn't feeling too great during yesterday's shoot, so I made a few bloopers.
They're reshooting the scene today, so...
Well, I decided to rehearse a little on my own. That's all.
I do it all the time. There wasn't anything out of the ordinary.

---

Courtney:
You were rehearsing alone that late at night...? John. When I called you last night, you told me you were at the hotel...

Edgeworth:
You called him? About what time was that?

Courtney:
I believe it was around 11 PM. I require him to call me every night. That's our rule whenever he stays away from home.

John:
...The truth is, I was at the film lot during that time.

Courtney:
So you lied to me...!

John:
.......... I'm sorry.

Kay:
Ms. Courtney sure is angry. I think it's admirable that he practiced on his own, even if he hid it from his mom.

Edgeworth:
I'm sure she was simply worried. Who knows what could have happened to him, out alone so late at night? And in reality, he did get caught up in yesterday's incident...

Kay:
But John said, "there wasn't anything out of the ordinary", right?

Edgeworth:
(Is that really the truth?)

---

Rebuttal -- John's Rehearsal --

John:
I wasn't feeling too great during yesterday's shoot, so I made a few bloopers.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: John. You said you didn't feel well. Could you tell me more concretely what was wrong? John: That doesn't matter! I just wasn't feeling well, alright!? Kay: You weren't feeling well... Maybe you drank too much milk? John: Wha... How'd you...!? Ah, no, I mean, that's not it... Edgeworth: (So he didn't feel well because of his stomach...) Kay: When I was young, I was told that chewing milk makes it easier on your stomach, y'know? John: Th-This conversation is over! Anyways, I made a few bloopers.

John:
They're reshooting the scene today, so...

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: So they planned to reshoot the scene today. And you were practicing for that last night. John: ...My mistakes caused a lot of trouble for the people around me. I'm a pro, so practicing that much more is natural. Edgeworth: (Hmm... He certainly does have an admirable sense of responsibility.) Penny: John is incredibly dedicated to his craft. He didn't even make any major mistakes in those bloopers. But he said if it would make the movie just a tiny bit better... John: Shut up! You don't need to go around blabbering about stupid stuff like that! Penny: Ah... I-I'm sorry. Edgeworth: (If only he was a little more cooperative, I'd have no complaints.) John: Hmph... Anyway, that's what happened.

John:
Well, I decided to rehearse a little on my own. That's all.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: John. About your testimony just now... Courtney: John Marsh! Don't I always tell you!? If you're going to practice by yourself, you have to let me know beforehand! John: I-I-I know! Edgeworth: (...My time to speak was completely stolen away from me.) I shall ask you once more. John, about your testimony just now... Kay: But you know, John, I think that's really great! Edgeworth: (Mmph... A-Again!?) Kay: I bet putting in an honest effort like that will make someone even more talented. You'll go from a little thief to a Middle Thief, and then someday you'll become a Great Thief! I'll be doing my best, so you do your best too! OK, John? Edgeworth: ........Ahem. Now then, if I may? John. Do you often rehearse in that way? (At last... At long last, I finally got to ask my question...!)

John:
I do it all the time. There wasn't anything out of the ordinary.

Press
	Edgeworth: Edgeworth: There are no mistakes in that testimony, correct? John: O-Of course there's no mistakes! It was just a normal, peaceful night! Nothing out of the ordinary happened at all! Kay: A... A peaceful night!? How can you say that when an incident like this has occurred!? Edgeworth: Kay, he is still a child. Please don't get seriously angry.

Present Moozilla's Head

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: There wasn't anything out of the ordinary? That's a lie, isn't it? A monster's head fell from the roof of that building. Surely you must have known about that? John: ...! I don't know anything about it. Edgeworth: Is that true? John: I told you, I just practiced a bit and then I went back. I don't know anything about Moozilla's head falling or anything like that! Or do you have evidence to show that I know something? Edgeworth: (...There certainly isn't any evidence of that. It's also possible that it fell after John had already gone back...) John: If there's no evidence, then like I said, we're done talking! Edgeworth: Edgeworth: We're not done talking yet! John: What now? Edgeworth: The falling monster's head wasn't the only unusual thing that happened last night. And this is something you should be well aware of. What happened last night, aside from Moozilla's head falling? Present Monster's Footprints or John's Practice Video Edgeworth: Leads to: "We have evidence right here." Present anything else Edgeworth: Edgeworth: John. Take a look at this. John: And what's that supposed to be? Edgeworth: Don't you understand? This shows what happened last night. John: ...... Edgeworth: Hmph... Have I left you speechless? John: ...You're so far off the mark that I have nothing to say. Edgeworth: Argh! (Was I really that far off...?) Kay: Let's review what happened here last night one more time! Edgeworth: Yes. I won't let this child make a fool of me any longer! Kay: Why are you getting so worked up about that? Anyways, just what was it that happened last night? Leads back to: "What happened last night, aside from Moozilla's head falling?" Edgeworth: We have evidence right here. John: Ah! Could that be...!? Edgeworth: That's right. It's the video you recorded of your performance. John: ........Ugh. Lang: What!? You're telling me you have video from last night!? Edgeworth: Exactly. And in this video... ...there is clearly something that is out of the ordinary. Lang: Th-This is... a monster's footprint...! Edgeworth: Would you say that monster's footprints are commonplace on a film set? Courtney: John... Why did you conceal this video from us? John: ........No reason, really. Lang: Lang: Hey, pup! This is no joking matter! You had a reason to hide it, right? Courtney: John Marsh! Answer him clearly! John: But Mom..... Edgeworth: Well? John: ...I didn't want anyone to see me rehearsing. Lang: ........ Kay: ........ Edgeworth: ........ In other words, you're embarrassed about others seeing you practice. John: ...Yeah. Got a problem with that!? Lang: Lang: You're saying that's why you hid the evidence? Courtney: John! John: Eep! ...Quit nagging me. You've already busted me, what more do you want? Yeah, the footprints were there, but I just practiced and headed home. Lotta: How come yer so calm after findin' those footprints!? It's a monster, ya know!? A real live monster! John: ...I thought it was just a part of the set. Besides, there's lots of other weird stuff around here too. Nicole: He's suspicious, Chief! This kid's really suspicious! Lotta: Yer right! The smell of a scoop stinks to high heaven! John: ...Shut up. We're done talking! Lang: Leads to: "Wait up..."

Present Monster's Footprints or John's Practice Video

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: There wasn't anything out of the ordinary? That's a lie, isn't it? We have evidence right here. John: Ah! Could that be...!? Edgeworth: That's right. It's the video you recorded of your performance. John: ........Ugh. Lang: What!? You're telling me you have video from last night!? Edgeworth: Exactly. And in this video... ...there is clearly something that is out of the ordinary. Lang: Th-This is... a monster's footprint...! Edgeworth: Would you say that monster's footprints are commonplace on a film set? Courtney: John... Why did you conceal this video from us? John: ........No reason, really. Lang: Lang: Hey, pup! This is no joking matter! You had a reason to hide it, right? Courtney: John Marsh! Answer him clearly! John: But Mom..... Edgeworth: Well? John: ...I didn't want anyone to see me rehearsing. Lang: ........ Kay: ........ Edgeworth: ........ In other words, you're embarrassed about others seeing you practice. John: ...Yeah. Got a problem with that!? Lang: Lang: You're saying that's why you hid the evidence? Courtney: John! John: Eep! ...Quit nagging me. You've already busted me, what more do you want? Yeah, the footprints were there, but I just practiced and headed home. Lotta: How come yer so calm after findin' those footprints!? It's a monster, ya know!? A real live monster! John: ...I thought it was just a part of the set. Besides, there's lots of other weird stuff around here too. Nicole: He's suspicious, Chief! This kid's really suspicious! Lotta: Yer right! The smell of a scoop stinks to high heaven! John: ...Shut up. We're done talking! Edgeworth: Edgeworth: We're not done here yet! John: What now? Edgeworth: The monster's footprints weren't the only unusual things that happened last night. Besides the monster's footprints, what other unusual thing happened last night? Present Moozilla's Head Edgeworth: Leads to: "A monster's head fell from the roof of that building." Present anything else Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This shows what happened here yesterday. John: ...And just what exactly does it show? Edgeworth: You don't understand, do you? You are still a child, after all. John: I don't need some guy who's less intelligent than a child telling me that. Edgeworth: Nnghhoooh! (It seems that wasn't it...) Kay: Let's review what happened here last night one more time! Edgeworth: Yes. I won't let this child make a fool of me any longer! Kay: Why are you getting so worked up about that? Anyways, just what was it that happened last night? Leads back to: "Besides the monster's footprints, what other unusual thing happened last night?" Edgeworth: A monster's head fell from the roof of that building. Surely you must have known about that? John: ...! I don't know anything about it. Edgeworth: Is that true? John: I told you, I just practiced a bit and then I went back. I don't know anything about Moozilla's head falling or anything like that! Or do you have evidence to show that I know something? Edgeworth: (...There certainly isn't any evidence of that. It's also possible that it fell after John had already gone back...) John: If there's no evidence, then like I said, we're done talking! Edgeworth: (It seems that John doesn't really want to talk about last night. Could he be hiding something after all...?) Leads to: "Wait up..."

Edgeworth:
So there was nothing out of the ordinary...?

Kay:
He doesn't know anything at all about the incident. That's the impression I'm getting. But isn't there evidence that shows something did happen last night?

Edgeworth:
Yes... I don't have time to waste dealing with a child's lies. Let's present the contradiction.

---

Lang:
Wait up...

Edgeworth:
? Agent Lang?

Lang:
Heh heh heh. It's as I thought. Thank you, Mr. Prosecutor. This video backs up my logic.

Kay:
Huh!? Is there something in the video that's related to the case?

Lang:
Yeah... Take a good, hard look at the monster costume in the top-left.

Kay:
The Moozilla costume...?

Lang:
Try comparing it with the one over there right now.

Kay:
Hmm? It looks like it's just hanging there limply though. And the zipper on its back is zipped up tightly.

Edgeworth:
(Zipper on its back...?) Wha! (Th-This discrepancy is...!)

Lang:
Yeah. The difference is plain to see. In the video, the zipper is clearly open! That's right... Someone was inside.

Kay:
WHAAAAAAAT!

Edgeworth:
Mr. Powers! Is the costume's zipper usually...?

Powers:
It's always zipped up tightly when it's not in use...

Lang:
Mr. Prosecutor. Do you remember? My logic from before...

---

Lang:
Two nights ago, Courtney pushed the president off the roof and killed him. Afterwards, she snuck into the film lot to hide the body.

Edgeworth:
In here?

Lang:
Wouldn't it be easy to hide a body in costume or behind all this equipment? Then, all she had to do last night was retrieve the body.

---

Edgeworth:
You're saying the body... was hidden inside the costume?

Lang:
Yeah, that's right! Judge Courtney! Two nights ago, you pushed the president off the roof of the tower. You then hid the body inside the monster costume!

Courtney:
I... I did no such thing!

Lang:

Lang:
Say what you want, but you're the only one who could've done it!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
That should have already been proven impossible. The film lot was locked at the time! Judge Courtney could not have entered this place!

Lang:

Lang:
...And what if there was an accomplice?

Edgeworth:
What?

Lang:
I'll tell you my reasoning, so listen up.

---

-- Mother and Son Theory --

Lang:
When the president was pushed off the roof, John was waiting at the film lot.
If John was an accomplice, the problem with the locks would be resolved.
The two of them then hid the president's body.
Inside that monster costume over there...

---

Edgeworth:
You think this crime had such an elaborate plan?

Lang:
To take the life of a nation's president. An elaborate plan is to be expected, don't you think?

Courtney:

Courtney:
John would never... take part in such a crime!

Lang:

Lang:
You're the one being suspected. Your words don't carry much weight!

Edgeworth:
I wouldn't think those two had sufficient motive for something like this, though?

Lang:
Well, maybe they had a motive that we didn't know about? You were the last one to meet with the president. And you're still keeping the details secret. Don't you think it's only natural that you're being suspected?

Courtney:
......

Edgeworth:
Judge Courtney. Is there no way for you to tell us your secret.

Courtney:
M-My apologies. I just cannot, no matter what... However, when the time I can talk about it comes, I will surely let you know. So, if you could please...

Lang:
Believe you? Is that what you wanted to say? That's what all criminals say. And you, pup... If you've got an explanation, hurry up and spit it out.

John:
Hmph. I didn't do nothing. ...That's all I'm saying.

Lang:
Both mother and son won't talk. You still gonna defend 'em like this?

Edgeworth:
It's true, Judge Courtney's actions are a mystery... ...however, we still don't know whether or not that ties in with a motive for murder.

Lang:
Yeah, that's right. Their motive for murder can wait. For now, let's talk about the situation surrounding the crime. ...And the fact that these two are the only ones who could've done it!

---

Rebuttal -- Mother and Son Theory --

Lang:
When the president was pushed off the roof, John was waiting at the film lot.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Agent Lang. Don't tell me you're saying John was an accomplice? Kay: John still looks like a grade school kid, he's even got a kiddy backpack to boot! How could he be an accomplice...? There's just no way! Penny: Like I said, John's already in middle school, and the backpack is a part of his costume... Lang: Lang: Lang Zi says! "No matter how young the cub, never pity an ungrateful pup." He may be a little brat, but a villain deserves no mercy. Kay: Uuuh... So Mr. Lang Zi didn't make any allowances for age... Lang: Mr. Prosecutor. You're not just defending him 'cause he's a pup, are you? Edgeworth: Hmph. Of course, that was never my intention. I shall present suitable evidence in due course. Lang: Oh? I'm looking forward to it. My logic's just getting started.

Lang:
If John was an accomplice, the problem with the locks would be resolved.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: How would that... resolve the problem!? Lang: I figured you'd ask that, Mr. Prosecutor. But y'know, it's actually quite simple. Listen up... First, that woman pushes the president off the roof. Kay: Hmm... she pushes him off. Lang: Then, that brat, who knew the combination for the lock, unlocks the film lot. Kay: I see... the combination unlocks the brat! Edgeworth: Kay, it's the opposite. Lang: ...That's all it takes. With this, the problem of the lock is solved. Your theory that she couldn't get in because she didn't know the combination no longer files! Edgeworth: (Hmm... Regarding the lock, that certainly is a plausible explanation...) Agent Lang. Thank you for your clear explanation. Please, continue with what you were saying before. Lang: Hmph. If you're gonna give up, you better do it now.

Lang:
The two of them then hid the president's body.

Press
	Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Supposing those two were accomplices... Why would they have needed to leave the body hanging there for an entire day!? Lang: Lang: Why don't you give it a rest, and take a good hard look at reality. Thanks to their trickery, our investigation has been confused up until now. Doesn't that about answer your question!? ...Got it? Those two hid the body.

Lang:
Inside that monster costume over there...

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: In the video, we cannot see the inside of the costume. So can you really say for certain that the body was placed inside? Lang: ...Yeah, I'll give you that much. In that case, why don't we try examining it? The inside of that costume! There might be some traces left inside. Edgeworth: Mr. Powers, may we examine the inside of the costume? Powers: Sure. Go ahead. But it might be kinda stinky, since I sweat a lot in here... Edgeworth: This is... incredibly dirty. Powers: That's strange... We always make sure to clean it after using it, so that the sweat doesn't damage the costume. Lang: Lang: Isn't this just proof that someone besides you used this costume? I'd say that dirt from the body probably got into the costume. Kay: The president's body did fall on top of the monster's footprint. That must be where the dirt came from! Lang: ...Are you satisfied now? Add statement: "There's dirt inside the costume. It must have gotten there when the body was hidden inside."

Lang:
There's dirt inside the costume. It must have gotten there when the body was hidden inside.

Press
	Edgeworth: Edgeworth: So, dirt got into the costume when the body was hidden inside. Wouldn't that mean... ...that the dirt was transferred from the body? Lang: Hah! Isn't that obvious? How else would you say it got there? Kay: ...There's dirt stuck everywhere inside the costume. It looks particularly bad around the chest area. Edgeworth: (Dirt around the chest...? We cannot overlook this fact.)

Present Crime Scene Notes
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "Dirt got onto the costume when the body was hidden inside it..."

Kay:
Mr. Lang's logic does seem to make sense...

Edgeworth:
Indeed, if those two were accomplices, the crime certainly would have been possible. So it would be useless to argue that point.

Kay:
In that case, what should we do?

Edgeworth:
Firstly, we should have Agent Lang explain his reasoning in more detail. Let's draw out more information.

---

Edgeworth:
Dirt got onto the costume when the body was hidden inside it... Is that really the case?

Lang:
You have a problem with that?

Edgeworth:
There is a fair amount of dirt inside the front of the costume.

Kay:
Yeah, that IS a lot of dirt...

Edgeworth:
However, I would like you to focus on the state the body is in. It's lying on top of the dirt, and yet there's no dirt on the front of the body. If the body really was inside the costume... ...then it's strange that the front of the body isn't stained with more dirt!

Lang:
Rrgh! Well then, how would you explain it? How did the dirt get inside the costume!?

Edgeworth:
(From the video footage, it's very likely that someone was inside the costume. But just who could it have been...?)

Kay:
Hmm... Where have I seen this?

Edgeworth:
What's the matter, Kay?

Kay:
I just feel like I remember seeing something that looked like this dirt somewhere before... ...but where was it? There were these bits of gray fragments mixed in with the dirt.

Edgeworth:
(Gray... fragments? There does seem to be something other than normal dirt mixed into it...)

Kay:
Something must've gotten stuck to it, and lots of it I might add. Hmm...

Edgeworth:
(Something got stuck to it? This may merit a closer look. Where did we see dirt that looks like what's stuck on the inside of the costume...?)

Present Mechanic's Gloves
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "This dirt... has some gray bits mixed into it."

Present anything else

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This is what you're thinking of, isn't it, Kay? Kay: Oh! Mr. Edgeworth, you sure are sharp! Edgeworth: Hmph... Naturally. Kay: ...But too bad! Not this time! Edgeworth: Argh! (You should have just said that in the first place!) Kay: Mr. Edgeworth, can't you remember? Dirt, dirt... Where else did we see this dirt? Edgeworth: (Dirt... Wasn't there a piece of evidence that had dirt on it?) Kay: It's on the tip of my brain, but I just can't quite place it. Where on earth have we seen dirt like this before? Leads back to: "(Where did we see dirt that looks like what's stuck on the inside of the costume...?)"

Edgeworth:
This dirt... has some gray bits mixed into it.

Lang:
Huh? And what of it?

Edgeworth:
We found an item belonging to a certain man, that was covered in the same type of dirt. That is to say, these gloves.

Lang:
Those dirt stains... certainly look the same. But, tell me... Just what exactly is this grey substance!?

Edgeworth:
This grey substance is...

Plastic

Edgeworth: Yes, I believe it's plastic. Your thoughts? Lang: Lang: Hah! You don't sound very convinced, Mr. Prosecutor! Put more "BANG!" into your claims, like you usually do! Edgeworth: Ah... Hmm. Lang: As for my opinion on the matter... I'll tell you right now, that stuff is definitely not plastic! Edgeworth: Nngwaaah! (So that wasn't it...) Kay: Let's take another good look at the state of the crime scene! What would be the most likely thing here to have dirt stuck on it? Edgeworth: Right. If we focus our thinking on that, the answer should come naturally. Leads back to: "This grey substance is..."

Concerte
	Leads to: "This grey substance must be fragments of concrete."

Paint

Edgeworth: No matter how you look at it, this must be paint! Lang: Lang: Mr. Prosecutor! When did you become so scatterbrained!? No matter how you look at it, this doesn't look like paint! Edgeworth: Nnghhoooh! (I suppose not...) Kay: Let's take another good look at the state of the crime scene! What would be the most likely thing here to have dirt stuck on it? Edgeworth: Right. If we focus our thinking on that, the answer should come naturally. Leads back to: "This grey substance is..."

Edgeworth:
This grey substance must be fragments of concrete.

Kay:
You mean... the stuff that was scattered around the monster's footprints?

Edgeworth:
Exactly. Meanwhile, who do these gloves, which are stained with the same kind of dirt, belong to?

Kay:
Oh, I remember! We found it at Blaise's place!

Edgeworth:
Earlier today, we went to Blaise's garage. There, we discovered these dirt-stained gloves. Come to think of it, there were also hammers, shovels, and other tools placed inside, as well. Why would mechanic's gloves, intended to be used on machines, be covered in dirt? If he broke the concrete with the hammer, and then dug into the soil with the shovel... ...then it's only natural for dirt like that to get on the gloves.

Kay:
Then, maybe...!

Edgeworth:
Yes. The true nature of the monster's footprints... has been made clear. It's possible that these footprints were dug up by Blaise Debeste himself.

Lang:

Lang:
It's possible...? Hmph! It's possible, you say!? Please do enlighten me. 'Cuz I honestly have no clue! Why on earth would he do something like that?

Edgeworth:
(Why did he make the monster footprints? Thinking about it, the answer must be...)

He was digging something up
	Edgeworth: It's possible he was digging something up. Leads to: "It probably went something like this."

He buried something

Edgeworth: Could it have been because he buried something? Kay: He buried something!? I smell treasure! So, what did he bury? Edgeworth: If we want to find that out, we'll have to dig it up ourselves. Lang: Lang: You think the police wouldn't have already investigated that? There was absolutely nothing buried beneath those footprints! Edgeworth: Nngwaaah! (It seems that was wrong...) In that case, we should assume the opposite: he dug something up. Leads to: "It probably went something like this."

Edgeworth:
It probably went something like this. Last night at this spot, there was something that Blaise needed to dig up. For that reason, he broke the lock on the back door ans sneaked into the film lot... Using the hammer and shovel, he set to work. He placed the items he dug up into his bag, but before he could fill in the holes...

Kay:
Ah! That's when John came to practice!

Edgeworth:
Exactly. Blaise panicked, and had no choice but to hide himself in the Moozilla costume nearby.

Lang:
Grr... To think you would deduce so much from just a pair of dirt-stained gloves... However! All of this is merely a possibility! There's still no proof that he was the one who was hiding inside that costume! For all we know, he might've left the scene once he finished digging!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
On the contrary. Such proof does exist, and can be seen... in the video. When this video was recorded, Blaise was definitely inside the film lot.

Lang:
Whaaaaat!?

Edgeworth:
(Though I can't blame Agent Lang for not noticing... ...the difference between the current flim lot... ...and the one in John's video. Along with the state of Blaise's garage... ...it's all too clear that Blaise was still here!) What proves that Blaise was still at the film lot when this video was recorded?

Present duffel bag beside monster costume
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "This bag placed near the costume..."

Present anywhere else

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This proves that Blaise was still at the film lot! Kay: Umm... How exactly does it prove that? Lang: Yeah, I'd like a better explanation as well! Edgeworth: ...Argh! (So this has nothing to do with Blaise...) Kay: If something belonging to Blaise could be seen in this video, then proving it would be easy... Mr. Edgeworth, isn't there anything that comes to mind? Edgeworth: (Something belonging to Blaise... Does anything like that appear in the video?) Lang: Well, Mr. Prosecutor!? How about it...? Is there really any evidence that Blaise Debeste was there? Edgeworth: There's no need to rush, Agent Lang. Leads back to: "What proves that Blaise was still at the film lot when this video was recorded?"

Edgeworth:
This bag placed near the costume... There was an identical one inside Blaise's garage.

Lang:
!

Edgeworth:
First, the dirt on the gloves, and now the bag... It seems there is a connection.

Mechanic's Gloves data updated in my Organizer.

Edgeworth:
And that's my proof. Blaise was inside the costume. Ergo, the president's body could not have been hidden inside it!

Lang:
Aiyaaaaaaaaa!

Edgeworth:
(It seems I was able to refute Agent Lang's reasoning.)

Gumshoe:
Someone needs to go investigate Blaise's house right away, pal! We need to know what was inside that bag!

Officer:
Yessir!

Lotta:
Y'all pipe down and listen up! Y'all just been sayin' whatever works best for y'all!

Edgeworth:
(...And the noisy one returns.)

Lotta:
That there's the footprints of the Mighty Moozilla! They ain't just some random holes dug up by that old coot!

Edgeworth:
Hmph. I believe the true nature of these footprints has already been proven quite logically.

Lotta:
Logic schmogic, I ain't buyin' it! Say whatcha want, but I know what I saw, and I saw Moozilla!

Edgeworth:
(Is she referring to how she saw Moozilla out of the window of the Grand Tower...? Preposterous.)

Nicole:
Upon our journalist's souls, we ain't havin' none of it!

Edgeworth:
(That statement is an insult to journalists everywhere...)

Nicole:
Ah! That's right! There's more to them monsters than just those footprints! I remember hearin' that sonny over there was seen with the monster earlier! I reckon that gal over there said she witnessed it herself!

Edgeworth:
(When these two are together, all meaningful talk grinds to a halt...)

Kay:
If we only knew just what the "monster" really was, I think those two would quiet down. Mr. Edgeworth, isn't there anything you can do?

Edgeworth:
(The monster's true identity...?) We don't have much choice... Let's see what we can do.

Lotta:
Isn't there somethin' y'all ain't tellin' us about the monster!? Nicole! Ask 'em! Ask 'em right now!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
....Please settle down. Regarding the true identity of that "monster", I already know what it is.

Lotta:
Wha'd ya say!?

Edgeworth:
That's right. The video John recorded provided the hint that I needed...

Lotta:
Whatchu talkin' bout?

Edgeworth:
(Ms. Nichols saw Gourdy... ...when she went to check up on John's practice. At that times, she mistook "something" for Gourdy.) The "monster" can be seen in this photograph.

Lotta:
What!? Ain't that just some plain old souvenir photo!? Y'all don't really think ya can pull the wool over the eyes of a pro like me, do ya?

Edgeworth:
(What did Ms. Nichols really see, that she mistook for Gourdy?)

Present camera crane
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "Naturally... Gourdy's true identity was..."

Present anywhere else

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: The "Gourdy" that Ms. Nichols saw... was actually this! Lotta: There ain't no foolin' a real pro! Yer sayin' this is Gourdy!? It don't look nothin' like it! Edgeworth: Argh! (I had my suspicions...) Kay: Let's double-check what Gourdy looks like. Something with a similar shape might be in the photo! Edgeworth: Indeed. (Gourdy's shape...?) Leads back to: "(What did Ms. Nichols really see, that she mistook for Gourdy?)"

Edgeworth:
Naturally... Gourdy's true identity was... ...this camera crane!

Lotta:
Wh-What!?

Edgeworth:
The video John recorded was shot from fairly high up. A shot from this position would be impossible without a camera crane.

Nicole:
But...! There ain't no way Ms. Nichols would mistake a camera crane for Gourdy!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
I wonder about that. ...Ms. Nichols.

Penny:
Y-Yes!

Edgeworth:
Earlier, you said the prescription for your glasses didn't match your eyesight anymore, correct?

Penny:
Yes. Lately, it seems like my eyesight has suddenly gotten a lot worse.

Edgeworth:
So would you say that you weren't able to see Gourdy very clearly in the dark?

Penny:
That's right... Its silhouette was all I could make out...

Nicole:
But, remember what Ms. Nichols said!? And I quote, "Its skin was really scaly... almost like a reptile..."!

Lotta:
Camera cranes ain't got no flesh on 'em, let alone skin! It's just a bare steel frame!

Edgeworth:
That is certainly true. At least, in the case of this photo... However, last night it did have skin.

Lotta:
Y'all just doin' whatever ya can to get in the way of our big scoop, ain't ya!?

Edgeworth:
(That was not my intention... ...but since I've come this far, it's time to put an end to your nonsense.) Gourdy's skin is right before our very eyes. This is the "skin" of Gourdy that Ms. Nichols saw!

Present vinyl sheets
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "As Ms. Nichols stated in her testimony earlier, it looked like it was going to rain last night."

Present anywhere else

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This is the true identity of Gourdy's skin! Lotta: And just how could somethin' like that be taken for skin, ya heinous prosecutor!? Yer just spoutin' nonsense, tryin' to take our whole scoop for yerself! Yer pure evil! Yer a demon prosecutor! Edgeworth: M... Mmph. (That is decidedly not what I'm trying to do.) On its own, the crane bears no resemblance to Gourdy at all. Kay: Something must have been draped over the crane. Edgeworth: (Last night, it looked like it was going to rain... And if that's the case, there's only one thing it could have been!) Leads back to: "This is the "skin" of Gourdy that Ms. Nichols saw!"

Edgeworth:
As Ms. Nichols stated in her testimony earlier, it looked like it was going to rain last night. While it never actually rained... ...John still covered the camera crane with a rainproof sheet. Which, to Ms. Nichols... looked like a monster's skin!

Nicole:
Whaaaaaaaat!

Lotta:
Y-Ya gotta be kiddin' meeee!

Edgeworth:
Isn't that right, John?

John:
Man, you saw through it all. .....Not bad, old man.

Edgeworth:
Unfortunately, the "Gourdy" that Ms. Nichols saw was nothing more than an illusion.

Lotta:
Not again... Looks like my dream has shriveled up and died once again...

Nicole:
M-Mentor!

Kay:
Seems like things have finally settled down.

Lotta:
I really thought the boy was hidin' somethin' from me... Guess I had it all wrong.

Lang:
...Now that we've figured out the true form of the monster, everyone seems refreshed.

Kay:
Actually, there's two people here who are totally bummed out.

Forensics:
Agent Lang! The report is in, sir! We've got the results of President Huang's autopsy!

Lang:
Good! Show it to me!

---

Lang:
"Contusions and bone fractures found across the body, resulting from tremendous pressure." So, this was the cause of death. In other words... he was crushed to death.

Edgeworth:
(I thought as much...)

Crime Scene Notes updated in my Organizer.

Lang:
The yellow stain on his chest is currently under investigation... ...but it seems that gunpowder residue was found on his right hand.

Kay:
Sunflower residue!? I didn't know the president was into gardening!

Edgeworth:
No, gunpowder residue. Traces of it are left behind when a gun is fired. Since it has been found on his right hand, it's possible that the president fired a gun.

Kay:
A gun, huh? But we didn't find any guns when we investigated this area.

Edgeworth:
(...Unexplained gunpowder residue? I'll have to look over the autopsy report later.) Now then, Agent Lang. It seems we have our answer. The president did not die from falling off the roof of the Grand Tower. Rather, he died from being crushed under Moozilla's head!

Lang:
I can't deny it... Looks like your logic was right after all.

Kay:
This means the suspicions surrounding Ms. Courtney should be cleared up, right!?

Edgeworth:
Yes... Not only the cause of death, but the time of death proves her innocence as well. Judge Courtney met with the president two nights ago. However, according to the autopsy report, the time of death was around 11 PM last night. Moozilla's head also fell last night... It matches up perfectly.

Kay:
That's a relief!

Lang:

Lang:
...Isn't it a bit too early to be relieved?

Edgeworth:
(Agent Lang?)

Lang:
The president died after being crushed by the Moozilla's head. That, I will admit. But the problem is, who was responsible for the falling head...?

Edgeworth:
Moozilla's head fell last night. And last night, the one who was at the film lot was...

Courtney:

Courtney:
What are you saying!? Surely, you're not implying...

Lang:
That's right. You killed him, didn't you? John Marsh!

John:
........

Lang:
That pup is hiding something. He was at the scene where the body was discovered last night. He also saw the "footprints". And despite that, he still claims to know absolutely nothing about the incident? Isn't that a bit too convenient?

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
These footprint-shaped holes have not been proven to be related to the case! Just because he saw the holes, doesn't necessarily mean that he's involved in the incident!

Lang:

Lang:
You sure about that? Take a look at the pup's face.

John:
..............

Lang:
He looks pretty shaken up to me.

Edgeworth:
(It looks like he hit the mark... but John doesn't want to talk about it.)

Lang:
If he doesn't feel like talking, then I have an idea of my own. Let's check the tape.

Edgeworth:
Agent Lang. What is your intention?

Lang:
The police have a device that lets you analyze the video footage up close and personal.

Courtney:
Agent Lang. You would suspect John enough to go that far...

Edgeworth:
(As long as John's lips are sealed... ...this may be the only way for us to get closer to the truth.) Detective Gumshoe! If I'm not mistaken you have that device with you, correct?

Gumshoe:
Mr. Analysis is ready to go, sir!

Lang:
Now we're talking!

Courtney:
Prosecutor Edgeworth. Would you please perform the video analysis for us?

Edgeworth:
(She wants me to do it...?)

Courtney:
Who knows what kind of faults that wolf-man will find in it!

Edgeworth:
(This isn't exactly my strong suit, but I suppose I have no choice... Are there any new clues shown on the video?)

Monster costume

Edgeworth: It's the Moozilla costume. If you zoom in, you can see that the back is unzipped. Kay: Yeah. Mr. Powers was supposed to get inside to play the monster in the movie. ...But, I don't really get it. The Mozilla in the movie is supposed to be big enough to demolish an entire building. Once he's inside the costume, how does he activate its megazord form? Edgeworth: ...I think you have a big misunderstanding. The costume doesn't actually become big. Kay: I see. So what's big is not the costume, but the misunderstanding. Hmm... I think I kinda get it now. Thanks! Edgeworth: (Does she really understand...?)

Ground

Edgeworth: Blaised Debeste used the tools in his garage to dig up something. Kay: There was a huge hammer in his garage too. Edgeworth: Indeed. That was probably used to break the concrete. As it turns out, these weren't Moozilla's footprints at all. Are you disappointed? Kay: A Great Thief needs to have the strength to accept the truth, no matter how hard it is. I must become stronger. Much, much stronger! Edgeworth: (...I guess she couldn't handle the truth.)

Di-Jun Huang (after zooming)
	Leads to: "(Th-This is...!)"

Edgeworth:
(Th-This is...!)

Kay:
What's the matter? I wanna see too! ...Hm? Eeeeeeeeeek!

Lang:
Hey! What's wrong!? Show it to me!

Courtney:
Prosecutor Edgeworth! I request you submit the evidence to the court!

Edgeworth:
...Please take a look at the top right corner of the zoomed-in video.

Lang:
Th-This... This person is...! ...th-the presideeeeeent!

Courtney:
Impossible!

John:
Huh!? N-No way!

Lang:
It seems we've finally found it at last. The evidence that points to the true killer...!

Edgeworth:
(This video places John at a major disadvantage...!)

John:
Y-You're wrong! That's not right! I didn't know anything about this!

Lang:
That's not gonna cut it. It's clear that you and the victim were together at the same place where his body was later found! John Marsh! There's no doubt. You killed the president!

Courtney:
N-No! This can't be...! Why, why would you...? John... please don't tell me... Did you really kill the president?

Kay:
Mr. Edgeworth! Is this really decisive evidence...?

Lang:
Mr. Prosecutor. Looks like even you can't object to this.

Edgeworth:
(Ngh...!)

Lang:
That pup said he didn't know anything, right? And yet, the president's right here in the video!

John:
........

Edgeworth:
John! What are you hiding?

Courtney:
John...! Please tell us the truth!

John:
.......... The truth is... The truth is... It's all my fault...

Courtney:
John Marsh! What did you do!?

John:
M-M-Moozilla's head falling was all my fault!

---

-- During the Rehearsal --

John:
While I was setting up the equipment on the roof, I used the heater...
After that, I went down to practice, but I forgot to turn it off.
Then my mom called me, so I left the film lot.
When I came back to the lot, after the phone call was over...
Moozilla's head that was on the roof had fallen...
And right next to it was the president, lying dead on the ground...

---

Courtney:
H-How can that be...?

Edgeworth:
I see. There were indeed traces that something had caught fire on the rooftop.

John:
..It was just a small fire, so I was able to put it out by myself.

Kay:
So... the president's death was John's fault?

Gumshoe:
But, wouldn't that make this an accident, sir?

Edgeworth:
...And then, what did you do with the fallen head?

John:
I took it apart, brought the pieces up to the roof, and put it back together.

Lang:

Lang:
So, you put out the fire, and even put the fallen head back on the roof. Which means you were hiding evidence... We can't be having that, you naughty little pup.

John:
I didn't do it on purpose! I really did just forget to turn off the heater...

---

Edgeworth:
When the legs broke, the stand would have tilted. If Moozilla's head was on top of the stand...

Kay:
...it would've fallen off! So, the head fell down because of the fire!

Edgeworth:
Yes. And if that's the case, I also have a pretty good idea what caused the fire. There's a flammable can next to the heater. It seems someone is lacking in safety awareness.

---

Lang:

Lang:
...Was it really just an accident? If that's the truth, then what was the president doing here?

John:
I-I don't know! There was no one else around when I was there!

Lang:
You expect me to believe that!? The president wouldn't have just come to a place like this without a reason, you know!

Edgeworth:
(Indeed, the president's reason for coming here is still a huge mystery... Two nights ago, he met with Judge Courtney on the roof of the Grand Tower... ...and last night, he was here at the film lot. Did he meet with John...? I'll have to listen to John's testimony very carefully...!)

---

Rebuttal -- During the Rehearsal --

John:
While I was setting up the equipment on the roof, I used the heater...

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: John. You are still young. I know it can get a little cold in early spring, but you shouldn't have to resort to a heater... Courtney: Courtney: It is precisely because he is young that he must make sure to take good care of himself! Edgeworth: Edgeworth: However, while it can get a bit chilly during this time of year, I wouldn't necessarily say... John: Hold it, old man. Is this really the right time to be having this argument? Edgeworth: G..... Gah! (He's completely right.) Courtney: John. You did well to get the better of Mr. Edgeworth, but please mind your language. Edgeworth: (Let's not forget that he got the better of you too, Your Honor...) John: I-I know, Mom... So, umm... where was I?

John:
After that, I went down to practice, but I forgot to turn it off.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: You forgot to turn off the heater? You didn't check it before leaving the roof? John: I meant to turn it off, but I was too focused on practicing, so... And come on, everyone forgets stuff like that sometimes! Kay: Yeah, I gotcha! I forget small things like that all the time too! Like sometimes, I'll forget to turn off the AC or the lights in Mr. Edgeworth's office... ...or I'll jump off the ladder for his bookshelves, or leave prank calls on his answering machine. But forgetting to turn off the heater is really dangerous, so you've gotta be careful! Edgeworth: (Some of those things had nothing to do with forgetfulness...) John. Please continue. John: Looks like you've got it rough too, old man. Well, back to my story...

John:
Then my mom called me, so I left the film lot.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: It was late at night at the film lot... and not a single member of the film crew was around. So then, why did you have to leave the premises in order to answer the phone call? John: I totally forgot about the phone call thing... so I kinda panicked. If I didn't answer it fast, I would have been busted for leaving the hotel without permission. Edgeworth: In that case, why didn't you just answer it here? John: B-Because I was rehearsing, all the cameras and mics were on. If I talked here, every last word I said to Mom would've been caught on camera! Edgeworth: (So he was embarrassed that the conversation with his mother would be recorded.) John: Anyways, I stopped practicing for a bit and rushed out of the film lot.

John:
When I came back to the lot, after the phone call was over...

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: In that phone call, you lied and said you were at the hotel, correct? Kay: Why didn't you tell your mom that you were rehearsing? John: If I told her that, she would've called the hotel and made them send me a taxi or something. Courtney: Courtney: Of course I would have! A child alone on the streets at the time of night... What sort of parent would allow their child to be in such a dangerous situation!? Edgeworth: Hmm. I guess kids just don't understand how their parents feel. Kay: It goes both ways, Mr. Edgeworth. Edgeworth: ...Indeed. Now then, John. Please tell us about what happened after the phone call. John: Huh? O-Oh yeah. Of course. When the call was finished and I came back here...

John:
Moozilla's head that was on the roof had fallen...

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Was there any indication that the head was about to fall? John: ...I-I don't know. I was focused on my rehearsal. Edgeworth: So you forgot to turn off the heater, which led to a fire on the roof. I would think you should have at least heard something. John: Heard something...? Oh, I was wearing headphones, so... Edgeworth: Headphones? John: Listening to the movie's soundtrack helps me get into the scene... I had it on full blast. That's why I didn't hear anything. Edgeworth: And yet, you noticed your mother's incoming call? John: I had my phone on vibrate, old man. That's how I noticed. Anyways, the head had fallen...

John:
And right next to it was the president, lying dead on the ground...

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: What was the state of the body? John: ...I didn't get a good look. 'Cause it was dark. ........ Edgeworth: (Hm? He's suddenly become as quiet as a mouse.) Kay: I guess John doesn't really want to remember anything about the body... Edgeworth: (...Is that the only reason why he's gone so quiet? Should I press him for more details?) Press him further Leads to: "You didn't get a good look? Then how did you know he was dead?" Leave him be Edgeworth: (It must have been a shock to discover the body as he did. I can't blame him for not wanting to talk about it... I'll leave him be for now.) Edgeworth: You didn't get a good look? Then how did you know he was dead? John: ! Th-That's... well... Edgeworth: (He's clearly shaken. ...He must be hiding something.) Wouldn't you normally call for help if you see someone collapsed on the ground? However, you did nothing of the sort... John: But... But he...! He was already dead... Edgeworth: Is that so? You seem quite certain that the president was already dead... Now, is there a reason for that, I wonder? John: The guy was collapsed on the ground, and right next to him was the fallen monster's head. I'm not stupid. It wasn't hard to imagine what happened... Edgeworth: Edgeworth: You can imagine whatever you want, but there was no way for you to know that he was dead! You actually checked to make sure the president was dead, didn't you? John: Urk.....! Y-Yeah... that's right! I was scared... but I got up close to the body and checked to see if he was breathing. Edgeworth: (I thought as much... However, why would he hide that? There must be a reason...) ...Please tell me the state of the body at that time. John: A-At first, I didn't know he was dead... I would've realized sooner if there had been any blood... ...but there wasn't a single drop, and his clothes were completely spotless. Either way, he wasn't breathing. That's how I knew he was already dead... Edgeworth: ...Would you please append those statements to your testimony? Add statements: "I didn't know right away that he was dead. There was no blood, and his clothes were spotless." and "But he wasn't breathing at all when I checked, so I knew he was already dead."

Press (after fully pressing this statement)

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: So, you knew immediately that it was the president? John: Not right away. It was dark, so I had to get a bit closer. But... I knew his face because we worked together briefly, after all. Kay: Y-You worked with the president!? Wow, John...! When did you do that!? Edgeworth: Have you already forgotten, Kay? The president had a cameo in this movie. Kay: Ah! That's right! Of course... N-Now I remember! Edgeworth: Good for you. So, John. You confirmed he was dead?

John:
I didn't know right away that he was dead. There was no blood, and his clothes were spotless.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: So you were unable to tell if he was dead because of the lack of stains on his clothes... Are you certain of that? John: Of course I am. You guys saw the body too, right? So what's the big ideal!? Edgeworth: You said that the area was dark. And yet, you were still able to make that observation? John: I'm telling you, there wasn't a single stain on his entire body! Give it a rest, old man! Edgeworth: Heh... Thank you, John. That was all I needed to hear. Kay: Are clean clothes that important to you, Mr. Edgeworth? Mine are freshly washed though! Edgeworth: Next... could you tell me how you determined that the president was dead? John: Well, there wasn't anything to let me know right away that he was dead, you see...

Present Crime Scene Notes
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "His clothes were "spotless"...?"

John:
But he wasn't breathing at all when I checked, so I knew he was already dead.

Press

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: How did you check if he had stopped breathing? John: They taught us how at school. You get right up close to the person's nose... ...and check to see if you can feel their breath. I never thought I'd have to do it for real, though... Kay: That was really brave of you, to be able to do something like that. John, you sure are amazing for an elementary school kid. Edgeworth: Kay, he's in middle school. Please try to get that into your head sometime soon...

Kay:
It'd be pretty scary to see a corpse just suddenly appear out of the blue like that... Not to mention the fallen monster head lying next to the body.

Edgeworth:
Panic would certainly be an understandable response to such a situation.

Kay:
But still, all things considered... This was just an accident, right?

Edgeworth:
Indeed. That is, if we decide to take John's words at face value... (I wouldn't mind having some more concrete details on the state of the crime scene...)

---

Edgeworth:
His clothes were "spotless"...?

John:
Y... Yeah, that's right. You got a problem with it, old man?

Edgeworth:
John. It is painfully obvious that you are desperately trying to hide something from me.

John:
Wh-Wh-What are you going on about!? I-I'm not hiding anything!

Edgeworth:
You are hiding... ...something about this yellow stain on the president's clothes, correct?

John:
!

Edgeworth:
Why did you leave it entirely out of your testimony? The fact you made no mention of it only serves to cast more suspicion upon yourself!

John:
...Ugh! Th-That's because...

Edgeworth:
I hope you have a convincing explanation.

Courtney:

Courtney:
........

Edgeworth:
Judge Courtney?

Courtney:
Allow me to explain.

Edgeworth:
Why are you...?

Courtney:
The yellow stain left on the president's chest... ...is almost certainly Lion Lily pollen.

Lang:
Lion Lily...?

Courtney:
When I met with the president on the roof of the Grand Tower two nights ago... ...I brought him a bouquet of Lion Lilies. Lion Lilies are beautiful flowers with stunning golden petals. Some of the pollen from the lilies must have gotten on the president's suit.

Kay:
Huh? But... ...I didn't see any lilies in the security footage though?

Courtney:
They were simply obscured by the president's body.

Edgeworth:
Why did you bring a bouquet?

Courtney:
Th-That..... I... I cannot say.

Lang:

Lang:
Hey, hey! You're keeping way too many secrets! You won't tell us why you met with the president OR the reason you brought him flowers!?

Courtney:
.....My apologies. However, I did give him the bouquet. That much is true.

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
But when the president's body was discovered, we didn't find any flowers.

Courtney:
I... I honestly don't know how that could be...

Lang:
Hah! Hey, Ms. Judge! All your answers have been too vague... You "can't say" this, and you "don't know" that! Do you accept flimsy testimony like that in your trials!?

John:
Hey! Cut it out!

Courtney:
J... John!

John:
I... threw the flowers away.

Edgeworth:
You threw them away? So, there were flowers near the body when you found it?

John:
.....Yeah, that's right. They were right on top of the president's body. They had been crushed as flat as pancakes, though...

Kay:
Ah! I see! So the flowers were squashed by Moozilla's head too...

Edgeworth:
And a large amount of pollen got stuck to the president's suit. ...That seems to be the gist of it. However, why did you go out of your way to dispose of the flowers?

John:
..........No reason.

Edgeworth:
(So John's not going to tell us anything either...)

Kay:
I guess mother and son both have a lot of secrets, huh.

Courtney:

Courtney:
That is not true. At the very least, I can tell you why John threw away those flowers.

Kay:
Huh!?

Courtney:
John. You saw me leaving the house with those flowers in hand, did you not?

John:
........

Kay:
Ah! I get it! John saw the flowers and thought of his mom!

Edgeworth:
...He threw them away in order to protect Judge Courtney from being suspected.

John:
Th-That's not true. You're all wrong!

Edgeworth:
(...That was his worst lie yet...)

Bouquet data jotted down in my Organizer.

Crime Scene Notes updated in my Organizer.

Courtney:
I often decorate our house with those flowers. The bouquet must have reminded him of me.

Lang:
So the pup just happens to find the flowers from his mother's bouquet on top of the body... That's why he threw them away and kept silent about the body? Hah! That's a tidy little story if I've ever heard one.

Kay:
And what's wrong with that!? I suppose you prefer untidy, messy stories, Agent Lang?

Lang:
Don't tell me you've forgotten already, Missy? This pup confessed that he caused the monster's head to fall last night.

Kay:
Oooh... That's true, but...

Lang:
He's currently the only suspect in the president's murder!

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
(Hmm. It is true that there are many reasons to suspect John...) ...However! There is someone other than John who is far more suspicious!

Lang:
What'd you say?

Edgeworth:
John himself was kidnapped by that very person not too long ago.

Gumshoe:
And we rescued him from the refrigerated warehouse near the harbor, pal!

Lang:
A refrigerated warehouse?

Gumshoe:
That's right, pal! The refrigeration wasn't turned on, so he wasn't about to freeze to death... ...but if he hadn't yelled out for help, we would've never found him.

Kay:
Once the sleeping drugs wore off, he was finally able to call out for help.

Edgeworth:
Sleeping drugs... huh. If I recall correctly, when you were kidnapped...

Kay:
That's right! There was a bottle lying on the floor of the refrigerated warehouse... I think it was the same thing that was used one me not long ago. That Sleepy zZz stuff! It's super powerful!

Sleeping Drugs data jotted down in my Organizer.

Edgeworth:
How about it, Agent Lang? John is clearly a victim. There is a mastermind at work behind the scenes of this case.

Lang:

Lang:
I don't know anything about this so-called "mastermind". You say they were here last night?

Edgeworth:
I... still don't know for sure yet...

Lang:
Hah! It's not like you to be so vague, Mr. Prosecutor!

Edgeworth:
(...Indeed, I still don't have any evidence that ties the mastermind to this murder... Is there someone else? Is there anyone besides John who had the opportunity to murder the president...? That's it...!)

Lang:
...As I thought. In the end, that pup is our only suspect.

Edgeworth:

Edgeworth:
Isn't there one more suspect, Agent Lang...?

Lang:
What's this!?

Edgeworth:
Didn't we prove it earlier? Last night, there was one more person here!

Lang:
.....Blaise Debeste. You're saying he's the one who did it?

Edgeworth:
Last night, John was not alone. Blaise Debeste was here too. Shouldn't we consider him to be a new suspect?

Lang:
Blaise Debeste... killed the president!?

Edgeworth:
It's entirely possible.

Lang:
........ .....Blaise Debeste... It can't be...! The same guy from 12 years ago?

Edgeworth:
(Hm? 12 years ago? That keeps popping up...)

---

Lang:
......Well. A lot has changed. It all happened over 12 years ago. Back then, he and my old man were close friends, and our clan protected the president's life.

---

Roland:
Lang...? Don't tell me you're... the one from 12 years ago...?

Lang:
You got it. Ain't this nice? Now you're finally going to prison, where you belong. Twelve years is a long time coming for a suspended sentence. Don't you agree?

---

Edgeworth:
Agent Lang! What happened 12 years ago?

Lang:
.....Nothing that concerns you.

Edgeworth:
On the contrary. It might just have some sort of connection with this case.

Lang:

Lang:
.....Hmph. And I suppose you have some proof, Mr. Prosecutor? Show me evidence that there's a connection between this case and the one 12 years ago!

Edgeworth:
Evidence... you say?

Lang:
If you don't have any evidence, then there's no point in talking about it.

Edgeworth:
(Is there any evidence that connects this case with what happened 12 years ago?)

Present Letter from Unknown

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This letter was sent to Jill Crane, who was murdered two days ago. Although the sender is currently unknown... Here, it is written as follows: "Please get revenge for 12 years ago". Lang: What!? 12 years ago!? Edgeworth: That's not all. Take a look at this as well. This is a report written by Patricia Roland to Blaise Debeste regarding Knightley. ...Please read this part here. Lang: "That thing he laid to rest near the flowerbed 12 years ago"...? Leads to: "Agent Lang... Something big is happening here."

Present Report on Knightley

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This is a report written by Patricia Roland to Blaise Debeste regarding Knightley. ...Please read this part here. Lang: "That thing he laid to rest near the flowerbed 12 years ago"...? Edgeworth: That's not all. Take a look at this as well. This letter was sent to Jill Crane, who was murdered two days ago. Although the sender is currently unknown... Here, it is written as follows: "Please get revenge for 12 years ago". Lang: What!? 12 years ago!? Leads to: "Agent Lang... Something big is happening here."

Present anything else

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Agent Lang. Could you take a look at this? Lang: Mr. Prosecutor, get that thing out of my face! Lang Zi says: "The sun sets fast in Zheng Fa..." We don't have time to waste looking at your useless junk! Edgeworth: Nnghhoooh! (So this doesn't show the connection...) Kay: Let's look over the evidence one more time, Mr. Edgeworth! Wasn't there something written about 12 years ago somewhere in there? Lang: How about it, Mr. Prosecutor? Got any evidence? Leads back to: "(Is there any evidence that connects this case with what happened 12 years ago?)"

Edgeworth:
Agent Lang... Something big is happening here. Jill Crane's murder two days ago. And now, the president's murder today. There has to be some connection there. And the key to solving it lies in what happened 12 years ago, does it not?

Lang:
......You're asking me to reopen the old wounds of the Lang clan?

Edgeworth:
Agent Lang. I beg of you.

Lang:
........

---

Edgeworth:
(Who was that just now?)

???:
Shifu!

Lang:
Y-You guys! What are you all doing here!?

MIB:
We followed you here, Shifu! We heard that Shifu was investigating the incident from 12 years ago...

Lang:
You idiots...! I'm not your boss anymore. Get back to your own posts!

MIB:
Sir......... We can't do that!

Lang:
What'd you say? Are you disobeying my order?

MIB:
Shifu! We also beg of you! Reinvestigate... the SS-5 Incident from 12 years ago! None of us could ever forget that case! We know you feel the same way, Shifu...

Lang:
........

Edgeworth:
Agent Lang. Even your former subordinates desire to reinvestigate the case.

Lang:
And you think you can solve the mysteries of that case?

Edgeworth:
Perhaps I can... with your help.

Lang:
Tch! ...I got it. I accept your invitation.

MIB:
Shifu! Shifu! Shifu!

Kay:
Now then! With that decided, I guess it's my turn to shine!

Edgeworth:
Kay?

Kay:
We're investigating a case from the past, right? And guess what the best tool for that is?

Edgeworth:
The Little Mr. Thief...

Kay:
Right! If we have the case files from the past case, I can re-create it!

Lang:
Unfortunately... I don't have the case files.

Kay:
Huh!? What do you mean?

Lang:
Access to those case files is restricted. It's being treated as highly classified information.

Edgeworth:
Why is that?

Lang:
I don't know, but it seems like there were a lot of things that they wanted to keep hidden. Even what I know... ...is limited to what was published in the newspapers back then.

Edgeworth:
That will not be a problem. In any case, please tell us what you know.

Lang:
Sure... The SS-5 Incident... The incident occurred on a winter day 12 years ago... It was the 10th of February. The police department in this country received a call from a group of kidnappers. "We've kidnapped President Huang" ...they said.

Edgeworth:
Kidnapped?

Lang:
The SS-5 Incident was the case of President Huang's kidnapping. They demanded a ransom of 100 million dollars.

Kay:
100 million!? ...Wait, just how much is that?

Edgeworth:
(It's such a large amount, she's having trouble visualizing it.)

Lang:
That night, my old man was the last person to meet with the president. They were together at the Zheng Fa embassy until midnight on February 10th. After that, no one knows what the president was doing up until he was kidnapped. With the president's life at stake, the Zheng Fa government frantically gathered the money. After that, the ransom was delivered and the president was returned safe and sound.

Kay:
So... President Huang has been the president since 12 years ago. That's really amazing.

Lang:
Well... being in office for so long is just a small part of how amazing the man is.

Edgeworth:
(Lang seemed a bit happy when he said that.) And, what happened to the kidnappers?

Lang:
Well, a top secret covert investigation was carried out, then a secret trial was held.

Edgeworth:
A trial? Does that mean the suspect was caught?

Lang:
The suspect was... Patricia Roland.

Edgeworth:
! Then, the reason you came to the prison a few days ago...

Lang:
Yeah. I was put on extended leave from Interpol... ...so I decided to go back and reinvestigate what happened 12 years ago. First, I had to get a look at the face of my target.

Courtney:
...So the trial 12 years ago ended with a Not Guilty verdict.

Lang:
Yeah... Back then, my old man was in charge of every aspect of the president's security. He took responsibility for the kidnapping and was relieved of his post as bodyguard... ...but he continued to investigate as a regular police officer, until... he finally found the culprit. And it was none other than Patricia Roland. There was no way she could be innocent! However, the result was a Not Guilty verdict. In the end, the case went unsolved... Crushed in both body and soul... my old man resigned from the police.

Edgeworth:
What was the basis for arresting Patricia Roland?

Lang:
There was a lot of evidence. At least, that's what I think. But, I can't see those documents for myself... ...so that's where my story ends.

Kay:
What should we do? With only this much information... ...even the Little Thief would have a hard time producing a re-creation.

Edgeworth:
(Ngh... Is there really nothing we can do...?)

???:
Looks like you could use some help.

Lang:
Who's that?

Edgeworth:
Franziska!

Kay:
And Mr. Shields too!

Ray:
We finished up with the trial and finally managed to catch up with you guys.

Franziska:
Here, take this.

Edgeworth:
This is...?

Gumshoe:
Ah! It's the case files for the SS-5 Incident, sir!

SS-5 Incident Files jotted down in my Organizer.

Franziska:
When Roland mentioned "12 years ago" during the trial, it caught my interest. I looked into it immediately, and got it touch with Interpol.

Edgeworth:
I expected no less from you, Franziska.

Franziska:
...Don't get the wrong idea, Miles Edgeworth. I didn't prepare these documents for you, the former prosecutor. I did it for the sake of the investigator taking up the case his father left behind.

Lang:
Sis...! But, I thought information on the SS-5 Incident was restricted to the public.

Franziska:
That restriction was placed by the prosecutor in charge of the case: Blaise Debeste.

Edgeworth:
Blaise Debeste was the prosecutor in charge!?

Lang:
Him...!

Franziska:
However... ...as a result of the trial just now, Blaise's authority has been revoked. It's all thanks to his son...

Edgeworth:
Sebastian...? (By bringing down his father, the door to this past case has been opened.)

Franziska:
Prosecutor Debeste is currently wrapping things up in Patricia Roland's trial. He told me to relay this message to you. "Leave Pops and his cohorts to me. You guys just take care of the case on your end."

Edgeworth:
Heh. He's become quite reliable, right before our very eyes...

Courtney:
Truly...

Kay:
Alrighty then! This is perfect! Now that we have the files, just leave the re-creation to me!

Edgeworth:
Indeed. Well then, let us begin. According to these documents... ...it appears that the incident took place right in front of the Tower Plaza.

Kay:
Then let's head to the plaza right away!

---

April 6, 3:25 PM
Outside Grand Tower
Tower Plaza

Edgeworth:
Kay. Would you please activate the Little Mr. Thief?

Kay:
Right! With these case files, re-creating everything should be a snap! Where should I start?

Edgeworth:
Where indeed. According to these documents... ...it seems there was a witness to the kidnapping of the president. A freelance journalist by the name of Jack Cameron. However... ...he happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, and was murdered by the culprit...

Lang:
So that would mean the place he saw the president at was here.

Kay:
Here? ...At the Grand Tower?

Edgeworth:
No. The Grand Tower was only built around a year ago, Kay. Before that, this place contained mostly old abandoned buildings. However, 12 years ago, this place was...

Lang:
Hah! Now you're finally talking about some stuff that I know.

Edgeworth:
!

Lang:
Yeah... 12 years ago, at the very spot was... ...the Happy Family Home.

Gumshoe:
What's that, pal?

Lang:
It was a place where children who had lost their parents could live... ...or to put ot simply, it was an orphanage.

Edgeworth:
So the president was kidnapped at that orphanage...

Lang:
...and, the head of that facility at the time was Patricia Roland. ...Apparently, Roland always referred to it as her Home.

Edgeworth:
!

Courtney:
It seems that suspicion would naturally fall upon her...

Edgeworth:
(Patricia Roland, Blaise Debeste, and President Huang... The darkness that remains from the SS-5 Incident still casts a shadow on the present case.) Kay, I'd like you to input the investigation data from Jack Cameron's murder case. We can probably assume that he was killed by one of the kidnappers.

Kay:
So if we solve the murder case, we'll know who the kidnappers were, right!?

Edgeworth:
Precisely. I'm counting on you.

---

John:
Wh-What the heck is this!? Everything's green!

Edgeworth:
(I've come to expect such reactions...) This is a re-creation of the grounds of the facility that stood here 12 years ago... ...based on the documents from the police investigation.

Kay:
I re-created the scene to show what it looked like when police arrived at 7 AM the next day!

Edgeworth:
...It appears a fair amount of snow had piled up here.

Lang:
Yeah. I heard that the footprints in the snow were prime pieces of evidence. The snow fell during the day, on the day of the incident.

Edgeworth:
(So the snow only fell before the crime took place... ...which means the footprints wouldn't have been erased by any further snow. I must make sure to pay close attention to these footprints.)

Begin Investigation Orphanage
Front Yard

Logic

"Three footprints" and "Flowerbeds" Edgeworth: Perhaps this is the true nature of the monster's footprints... Kay: True nature? Edgeworth: Compare the positions of the three footprints and the three flowerbeds on the left. Kay: Ah! Edgeworth: The exposed areas of dirt match the areas where the flowerbeds were! Kay: So Blaise dug holes in front of where each of the three flowerbeds used to be... Edgeworth: Exactly. Now, why would he do such a thing? I believe we have a piece of evidence that tells us why. Why did Blaise dig holes in the ground near the flowerbeds? Present Report on Knightley Edgeworth: Leads to: "The report from Patricia Roland to Blaise Debeste." Present anything else Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This is the reason why Blaise dug holes in the ground near the flowerbeds! Kay: Aha! ...So, what does this tell us? Edgeworth: Hmph... Isn't it obvious? Kay: No, it's not! Edgeworth: Obviously, this tells us absolutely nothing at all! Kay: Please be more serious, Mr. Edgeworth! Edgeworth: ...Mmph! (Well, that wasn't it.) Kay: Let's take another look at the evidence! There must be something in there! Edgeworth: Indeed. There must be some piece of evidence that explains Blaise's actions. Leads back to: "Why did Blaise dig holes in the ground near the flowerbeds?" Edgeworth: The report from Patricia Roland to Blaise Debeste. It said that something was "laid to rest in front of the flowerbed". Kay: So Blaise was following Ms. Roland's instructions to dig it up? But, why would he dig up three holes? Edgeworth: The report didn't state which of three flowerbeds the item was in front of. Kay: Oh. So Blaise didn't know exactly where to dig... That's why he had to dig up all three spots! Edgeworth: Most likely, yes. I'm sure Blaise himself was none too happy about that. Kay: He went through all that trouble. I wonder what he was trying to dig up (What did Blaise dig up? - Instructed by Patricia, something was dug up near the flowerbeds...?)?

Partner

Kay: Yeah, what's up? Notice anything? Kay: So there was an orphanage here 12 years ago! And what's more, the head of the orphanage was Ms. Roland. Talk about a surprise! Edgeworth: So that means this was where the SS-5 Incident occurred 12 years ago. Kay: The one where the president of Zheng Fa was kidnapped, right? Edgeworth: Yes. And the only witness, Jack Cameron, was then subsequently murdered. However, when you consider that this case was classified as top secret... Kay: ...it starts to smell fishy, like there's something hidden behind this case! Even so, the people involved in this incident... Aren't they all people that we already know? Edgeworth: (Patricia Roland, Blaise Debeste, and the president of Zheng Fa...) The cases that we've been involved in recently, and the SS-5 Incident... It's hard to think they're not related. Kay: Let's steal the truth hidden behind this case! I'll keep updating the info if we find out anything new, so... ...let's focus on the areas that have changed in the re-creation. Little Thief Edgeworth: To think that your Little Mr. Thief would help us out once again. Kay: It's just "Little Thief"! And now matter how useful Little Thief is... ...if there's an error with the info, the re-creation could come out a bit strange. If you find anything strange, please present some evidence! Edgeworth: So I can examine things like I normally do, even if it's just a re-creation? Kay: Yup! Please go all out and investigate every suspicious-looking nook and cranny! I don't have enough data to do it now, but... ...once you gather enough info, I can re-create the scene at a different moment in time. Edgeworth: Alright. I'll ask for your help when the time comes. Kay: Is that so? But in science, a bit of danger always comes with the territory... Edgeworth: (That's not exactly what you would call "a bit of danger"!) Present SS-5 Incident Files, Cameron's Autopsy Report, Cameron's Testimony or Cameron's Photo Kay: This is a case that's gone on for over 12 years? That's a really long time... Back then, I was just a small kid. Mr. Lang and his clan have been agonizing and suffering all this time... We definitely have to solve this case. I'll do my best as well! Edgeworth: Indeed. I'll ask you to check the case files when necessary. Kay: Right! I'll read every word loudly and with great feeling! Edgeworth: (No, there's no need to put such emotion into it...) Fire Kay: Hmm, it looks like only this section of the front yard was burned by the spilled kerosene. It seems there was no damage to the building itself. Edgeworth: Hmm. That's why it didn't turn into a bigger incident. Kay: But, the kid should of known better. There are some pranks that you can and can't do! Edgeworth: (While that's certainly true... ...I doubt the kid would want to hear that from someone calling herself the Great Thief.)

Swing

Edgeworth: It's a swing decorated with the face of an elephant. It looks like there's some kind of motor attached to the other side of the elephant. Kay: There's one thought that has crossed the minds of every top-class swinger. If only I could do a full 360˚... With that powerful motor rotating the swing, that dream can finally be achieved! Edgeworth: Rotating, with a motor... But, wouldn't that be dangerous? Kay: Mr. Edgeworth. You can't fulfill your dreams unless you're willing to take some risks. Edgeworth: (Is that the real problem here...?)

John Marsh

John: ...What d'ya want? The kidnapping Edgeworth: John. I'd like you to tell me the exact details of your kidnapping. Kay: You were kidnapped at the garbage pickup area, right? Why'd you go there? John: You don't have to act as a go-between. I can just talk to the old man directly. Kay: ...So he says. Looks like he's finally starting to warm up to you! John: I went to the garbage pickup to throw away the flowers I found on the body. It was nearby, and I thought it'd be harder to find there than if I just tossed them in a trash can. I went there last night too, but the gate was locked. Edgeworth: And that's why you went there again today to dispose of them. John: Yeah. But when I got there, someone suddenly grabbed me from behind... Kay: ...and used Sleepy zZz on you, right? "Catching Z's is now super easy with Sleepy zZz!" Edgeworth: (Even though she was also a victim to it, she seems to have taken a liking to the slogan...) John: Whoever grabbed me was really strong. But that's all I know... I have no idea who it was. Edgeworth: I see. So that's what happened. The place of captivity Edgeworth: After the drugs wore off... did you notice anything about your surroundings? Kay: "Those drugs were brought to you by Sleepy zZz. Catching Z's is now super easy with Sleepy zZz!" John: It was kinda cold when I woke up. I was in a dark, empty room. Boxes with foreign writing on them were lying around. So I figured I was in a warehouse. Kay: The whole place was like a giant refrigerator. It was a commercial warehouse. Edgeworth: (That's right, John was rescued thanks to the collective efforts of Kay and Detective Gumshoe.) John: Since it was still a bit cold, the cooling unit's power must not have been cut for too long. For some reason, they didn't think to take my phone, so... ...I used it to call for help. Edgeworth: I see. In any case, it's good that you're safe and sound, John. John: Hmph. I don't need your fake sympathy, old man. Edgeworth: (...What an incorrigible child.) Kay: He's just like a certain someone I know! Present Bouquet John: ...That's right, I was trying to protect my mom. But, what's so wrong about that!? Edgeworth: Your desire to protect your mother is rather admirable. However, the same can't be said for your perjury. John: Hmph. Call it what you want! There's no way I could stand by and do nothing while my Mom was being suspected! Courtney: J-John...! You... Kay: Mr. Edgeworth was only praising your bravery. He's also saying it would've been better if you were a bit more honest about it... That about sums it up! Right, Mr. Edgeworth? Edgeworth: Umm... W-Well, more or less. Kay: And aren't you glad that he praised you, John? John: Hmph... W-Well, I guess. More or less...

Justine Courtney

Courtney: Please, ask me anything you wish. John Marsh Courtney: You have my heartfelt thanks for bringing John back. Oh... even the thought of him not coming back makes me... John: Hey, old man! Don't bully my mom! Edgeworth: N-No, that wasn't my intention... Kay: Whoo, look at him go! Mommy's little knight in shining armor! He's so cool! John: I-It's not like that! Quit blabbering stupid stuff about me... Courtney: John, please wait. May I proceed, Mr. Edgeworth? My actions were unbecoming of one who calls herself a servant of the Goddess of Law. I won't ask for forgiveness. However... I... Edgeworth: Judge Courtney. I am not as well acquainted with the Goddess of Law as you are. However... isn't that goddess also a mother of other gods? Courtney: ...Ah! Edgeworth: The law makes exceptions for extenuating circumstances. It understands a mother's heart. I'd say perhaps your Goddess sympathizes with you more than you think. Courtney: M... Mr. Edgeworth...! John: I don't get it... What the heck are you two blabbering about? Kay: It's OK, John. I don't have a clue either! Patricia's trial Edgeworth: It seems the durst has settled on day one of Patricia Roland's trial. Courtney: Yes. While a decision has yet to be reached, I would say a Guilty verdict is quite likely. I'm sure a thorough investigation into her connection with Blaise will be conducted as well. ...After seeing Sebastian today, I know we can put our faith in him. Edgeworth: Just like Kay, Sebastian is also in the midst of training for the future ahead. Kay: Hmmm, I see. When you say it like that, I guess we have more in common than I thought. I said a few mean things to him, so the next time we meet, I'd like to apologize to him. Courtney: I'm sure you will get your opportunity. But, for now... Edgeworth: Yes. At present, solving this case is our top priority. Present Yatagarasu's Badge Courtney: The young lady there seems to have made a full recovery. Kay: Yup. When you returned my father's notebook... ...I was able to return to my old self! Thank you so very much! Courtney: Think nothing of it. I did not do anything. The return of your notebook and the return of your memories... They were all simply the works of the Goddess of Law. Edgeworth: (I don't think either of those things had any relevance to the law...) Letter from Unknown, Grand Tower, Mechanic's Gloves, Report on Knightley or Knightley's Mementos Courtney: The incident at the Grand Tower... It is utterly inexcusable. How dare someone commit such an impure act in the presence of the Goddess of Law. Kay: It really is unforgivable! I'd like to give 'em a good whack with your gavel! Courtney: Ms. Faraday. Even if the person is a criminal... ...that does not give us the right to mete out punishment outside of the law. Kay: Not even just a light tap? Courtney: Certainly not. Edgeworth: Kay. That is what Prosecutors and Judges are for. Don't worry, we will be sure to bring them to justice. Kay: Hmm, alright then. Let's follow this investigation down to the end! That's one of my rules! Edgeworth: (...I thought you had promises, not rules?) Monster Movie Flyer, Commemorative Photo or John's Practice Video Courtney: Seeing John's performance on the silver screen... I always look forward to it. Edgeworth: Judge Courtney. About that... Courtney: Courtney: In fact, until I personally go and see John's movies in the theaters... ...I try to avoid learning any information about them. Please, let us not talk about it. Edgeworth: No, Judge Courtney. That wasn't what I... Courtney: Courtney: Although I've already come to learn a little about the plot in the course of this case... ...if you intend to divulge any more details, be prepared to face the wrath of the Goddess of Law! Edgeworth: (It seems the Goddess of Law does not take spoilers lightly...) Crime Scene Notes, Moozilla's Head, Moozilla Doll, Security Camera Photo or Bouquet Courtney: I suppose you would like me to tell you... ...what exactly took place two nights ago, and my reason for meetign with the president. Edgeworth: Indeed. I'm sure you yourself understand the importance of this matter. Courtney: Yes..... However, I cannot tell you yet. Not now, at least. Edgeworth: (She's determined to keep her heart closed. And without the ability to break the locks in her heart... ...I have no choice but to give up for now.) Courtney: ...Mr. Edgeworth. May I just say one thing? This case was thrown into chaos because John tried to cover for me. I would like to take this time to offer my deepest apologies. Edgeworth: Do not worry yourself. My logic won't be swayed by a child's lied. Besides... (...I'm not so tactless as to condemn a child for trying to protect his mother.) Courtney: Besides... you were saying? Edgeworth: No, pay it no mind. (Mother and child... huh.) IS-7 Incident Documents Courtney: 18 years ago, Blaise Debeste was the Chief Prosecutor. His tacit approval allowed forged evidence to become the truth. Edgeworth: And as a result... many people have suffered over these past 18 years. Courtney: That one who was tasked with upholding the law would violate it to serve his own needs... I jointed the P.I.C. in order to correct this vulgar distortion of the law. However... just recently, even I have wavered from that path... Edgeworth: Your son was taken hostage. ...It would be more concerning if your heart had not wavered. Courtney: .......I am glad that you and Sebastian were able to discover the truth. Truly, you have my thanks. SS-5 Incident Files, Cameron's Autopsy Report, Cameron's Testimony or Cameron's Photo Courtney: Blaise Debeste and Patricia Roland are both connected to this case. That much we know for sure. Edgeworth: Indeed. However, it seems there's more to it than that. Courtney: Jill Crane and President Huang. The key to understanding the link between their deaths... ...lies here as well. Edgeworth: (The connection between them is tenuous at best... For that reason, we must tread carefully to follow it to its conclusion.) Courtney: In that case, we should take our time and carefully examine every nook and cranny! I even just replaced the Little Thief's batteries with new ones! Edgeworth: (...It runs on batteries?) Anything else Courtney: What is this? Do you wish for me to crush it with my gavel? Edgeworth: A-Absolutely not! Courtney: It was merely a joke. The Goddess of Law does not permit this gavel to be used trivially. Edgeworth: (...You looked quite serious about it though.)

Lotta Hart and Nicole Swift

Lotta: What a scoop! Would ya look at that! Those folks have done turned green! Nicole: Maybe they're sick or somethin'? But their clothes are green too... Lotta: Well, I'll be! Their clothes are all green too! I reckon this ain't no ordinary disease! Ya picked up on somethin' good. Looks like yer takin' it to the next level! Nicole: Y-Yes, Chief! Kay: ...It looks like there's no way we'll be getting a word in. Edgeworth: (Not that I have any desire to intervene.)

Burnt pillar

Edgeworth: This pillar appears to be burnt... Kay: According to the files, it seems there was a fire on the evening of the incident. Edgeworth: A fire? Kay: Umm. Let's see here... huh!? It says that one of the children at the orphanage spilled kerosene and set it on fire as a prank. Edgeworth: I guess that kid had far too much energy... And thanks to that, we can't make out any of the footprints near the main hall... Fire data jotted down in my Organizer.

Flowerbed with yellow flower

Edgeworth: A flowerbed...? Kay: According to the data, this facility had three gardens... ...and each of these gardens contained three flowerbeds (Flowerbeds - Facility had three gardens. Each one had three square-shaped flowerbeds.). Edgeworth: (Hm? The way these flowerbeds are lined up... Have I seen this arrangement somewhere before...?) Kay: Since it was during the winter, there were no flowers in bloom. What a shame! Edgeworth: Hm? What's this yellow flower? Kay: Huh? Why is there a single flower here? Franziska: That is a Lion Lily. It's a very rare type of lily. Edgeworth: Did you say Lion Lily? Kay: That's the flower Ms. Courtney gave to the president! Edgeworth: (What's it doing here? Could it be... just a coincidence?) Franziska: If I recall, the Lion Lily originates from Asia. In the language of flowers, it means "the bond between parent and child"... Edgeworth: I never knew you were so familiar with flowers. Franziska: That much is common sense. You're simply lacking in your studies, Miles Edgeworth.

Footprints on left side
	Edgeworth: These footprints stop near the body. Kay: They must be Mr. Cameron's footprints. He sure has some big feet! They look like a size 11! According to the data, his shoes matched these footprints!

Door

Kay: Th... This door! I remember seeing it from somewhere! Edgeworth: Of course you would. It looks exactly like the Grand Tower door we saw earlier. Kay: But, this is a re-creation from 12 years ago! That means this door has been here since then. Edgeworth: It seems when the Grand Tower was built, they decided to reuse the door, rather than destroy it. Kay: It's like the old saying goes, "Discover something new by hearing up something old." Edgeworth: (Oh. It seems she's understood the correct meaning of a saying for once.) Kay: Hmm... But if you're using a microwave to do it, don't heat it for over 5 minutes.

Body

Edgeworth: So this is the eyewitness of the president's kidnapping, Jack Cameron... (What exactly did he witness?) Kay: I've re-created the state of his body based on the photos taken by the police. Edgeworth: It appears he was struck in the head from behind. Kay: The murder weapon was a brick, right? It looks like the ones from this garden. Edgeworth: (The blood that flowed from his head has splattered all over the surroundings.) Kay: Here! Take this! It's Mr. Cameron's autopsy report! Cameron's Autopsy Report jotted down in my Organizer. Before examining cell phone, body, camera and brick Edgeworth: (I won't rest until I've inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.) After examining cell phone, body, camera and brick Edgeworth: (I already checked this area earlier, but it never hurts to take another look.) Yellow flower Kay: A yellow flower has fallen here. ...In the language of flowers, it means "a stolen treasure". Edgeworth: Kay. Please stop making things up. Still, this flower seems to be of a different variety from the ones growing nearby. Kay: Hmm. Well then, why is it in a place like this? Edgeworth: (This bothers me a little... We should examine the flowerbed itself after this.) Kay: I knew it, someone must've stolen this from somewhere and brought it here! Edgeworth: ...Kay. Kay: And in the language of flowers, this means "an angry prosecutor". Yellow flower (after examining flowerbed with yellow flower) Kay: A yellow flower has fallen here. ...It's called a "lion lily". Edgeworth: Indeed. Franziska told us earlier. Apparently, it comes from Asia. Kay: Yup. In the language of flowers, I think it means... the "bond between partners in crime". Edgeworth: (...It's the "bond between parent and child".) Shoes Edgeworth: The key to this case lies in the footprints. Do the case files say anything about his shoes? Kay: Umm, shoe size:11. No athlete's foot or corns on his feet to speak of. His socks were beige, just like his trousers. Feels kind of like an old man's. Perhaps he should try wearing a bolder, brighter color to better accent his feet? ...Huh. Those fashion tips were surprisingly helpful. Edgeworth: (It's supposed to be an investigation report, though...) Cell phone Edgeworth: I assume this is the victim's cell phone. Kay: That's right! Umm, apparently Mr. Cameron gave his eyewitness testimony over the cell phone. Edgeworth: What do you mean by "over the cell phone"? Lang: After Cameron found the president, it seems that he called his girlfriend. But she didn't answer the phone, so Cameron left a message on her answering machine. Kay: The tape is in the case files too. You wanna hear it? Edgeworth: Please. Cameron: Hello, Jill? Are you asleep already? I'm in front of the facility now, but... something's not right. President Huang is here of all places. And what's more... Crap. The light just went off. I can barely see a thing now. I can't believe it, but it almost looks like he's being kidnapped. I thought I'd let you know... Edgeworth: What was that sound at the end...? Lang: It seems he was attacked while he was still on the phone. Courtney: Agent Lang, may I ask... ...what was the name of Mr. Cameron's beloved? Lang: I'm pretty sure I heard her name was Jill Crane. Courtney: So, it was true... Kay: D-Did you say Jill!? Edgeworth: This was why she was seeking revenge for 12 long years... Courtney: The feelings and the items Ms. Crane inherited from her beloved... ...brought her to the auction. She had come to exact revenge on the Conductor... Blaise. Kay: But, Ms. Crane tried to get revenge on Blaise, right? Edgeworth: She may have wanted to get revenge on him for covering up the kidnapping case. Or perhaps she thought Blaise himself was the kidnapper. Cameron's Testimony jotted down in my Organizer. Body Edgeworth: Jack Cameron was a freelance journalist. He was killed because he witnessed the president's kidnapping. Kay: The blood really stands out in the re-creation. It's giving me the heebie-jeebies... Edgeworth: Even in the original photo, it looks brutal enough. ...A lot of blood was spilled. The back of his head is covered in blood. That must be where all the blood spilled from. Kay: According to the autopsy report, he was struck in the back of the head with a brick... Edgeworth: Indeed. It's likely that the killer approached Mr. Cameron from behind. Hm? Is the victim holding something in his right hand? Kay: That's also written in the case files! Umm... It seems he was holding onto a button. Edgeworth: (A button? Did he tear it off the culprit's clothes?) Bloodstain Button data jotted down in my Organizer. Camera Edgeworth: Hmm. The victim was carrying a camera. Kay: Oh! According to the case files, it seems he only managed to take a single photo. Umm... Here it is! Edgeworth: Th-This is...! Kay: I-Isn't that the president!? Edgeworth: He's being held at gunpoint. (This must be the scene the victim witnessed...!) Kay: So, the person in the coat must be the kidnapper! Edgeworth: Indeed. It seems like some sort of disguise. (If the logic of Agent Lang's father is correct... ...then this person should be Patricia Roland...) Kay: But, why's there only one photo? Edgeworth: Perhaps he was killed before he could take any more...? Cameron's Photo data jotted down in my Organizer. Brick Edgeworth: This is the brick that was used as the murder weapon (Murder weapon: Brick - Found near Cameron's body. Did it come from the facility grounds?). Kay: You can find bricks like this all over the garden... They must have used one of them as a weapon.

Footprints on right side
	Edgeworth: The footprints here seem to lead to and from the body. Kay: These footprints were believed to be the culprit's. The shoe size is about a size 7. That's fairly average. It seems we won't be able to tell who the culprit is from these footprints.

Melted snowman

Edgeworth: This... has mostly melted, but it appears to be a snowman? Kay: It has a scarf and a hat. It must have melted since it was dressed so warmly. The poor thing has even lost one of the buttons that was used for its eyes. Edgeworth: The temperature reaches its lowest point at dawn. Perhaps it would have refrozen later. Kay: He he he. Not so fast, Mr. Edgeworth! Once a snowman melts, even if it freezes up again... ...it becomes an iceman, instead of a snowman! Edgeworth: (Ngh...! Wh-Whaaaat!? Is that what she was expecting me to say?)

Shi-Long Lang

Lang: ........ Three flowerbeds... and snow... Edgeworth: Agent Lang? What's the matter? Lang: ...Something's strange. I wasn't able to read the SS-5 Incident case files until now. Edgeworth: Since Blaise had all access to that information restricted. Lang: Yeah, that's right. And yet, I feel like I've seen this exact scene somewhere before... Edgeworth: What do you mean? Lang: Where did I see this? If I could just remember... Edgeworth: (He looks deep in thought... I should leave him alone for a while.) Father and the president Lang: After the SS-5 Incident... the president completely changed. Well... He must have felt like his trust had been betrayed. I guess it's only natural. He cut off all ties with the Lang clan, putting an end to our deep bond of trust. My old man wanted to at least apologize in some way... ...so he tried to go see the president more times than I can count. Of course, the president refused to meet with him. He wouldn't even give him the time of day. I don't know if it was from the bodyguards, but there were times he'd come back all beaten up. ...Hmph. But me standing around talking about the past doesn't do jack, does it? Edgeworth: I shall be the judge of that. For now, just keep telling us what you know. Lang: You're still as tactless as ever. Well, I figured you'd say as much. The SS-5 Incident Lang: The fall of my old man was also the fall of the Lang clan. "The family that failed to protect the president." ...That's what we became. My old man started to investigate the case like he was possessed. Edgeworth: ...Could someone so driven by obsession truly conduct a proper investigation? Lang: Sheesh... You really don't pull your punches, Mr. Prosecutor. Don't think I blindly trusted in his investigation just because he's my old man. His investigation was meticulous down to the last detail. Apparently, he even conducted a thorough interview with each and every kid at the orphanage. Edgeworth: (He interviewed every child... I wonder how fruitful his results were.) Present SS-5 Incident Files, Cameron's Autopsy Report, Cameron's Testimony or Cameron's Photo Lang: The SS-5 Incident that occurred 12 years ago... I guess I should tell you everything. My old man failed to protect the country's number one VIP. Because of that... ...he put everything on the line in his hunt for the culprit after the incident. During that time, my old man... He was like a lifeless ghost. If he had just caught his prey, he might have been able to forgive himself. But... that shrew, Roland, she managed to get away scot-free! My old man couldn't repay his debt to the president, nor could he unravel the case... And so began the nightmare that our wolf pack still haven't woken up from to this day. Satisfied? Edgeworth: (When his clan's honor was damaged, young Lang's heart was wounded just as badly. Agent Lang. I can sympathize with your father's regrets. However...) ...all we can do is perform a thorough investigation of this case. I hope your words will serve as some kind of clue. Lang: Tch! That's all you have to say!? Sheesh. All that talking was a real waste of time. Fire Lang: What kind of pup dumps out kerosene and lights it on fire as a prank? Kay: Thanks to that, some valuable evidence for this case has gone up in smoke. Edgeworth: Agent Lang. Your father relentlessly investigated the SS-5 Incident. During his investigation, did he find any information on the child who started the fire? Lang: So you noticed it too, huh? Truth is, I've thought about the same thing myself. But... Edgeworth: Your father never revealed his own thoughts to anyone... Is that right? Lang: Yeah, that's right. The truth is like a needle hidden in a haystack... Edgeworth: (It seems his feelings on the matter are more complicated than he lets on...) Kay: Heh heh heh... Mr. Lang! Haven't you forgotten something important? A wolf's nose should be able to sniff out the truth from a haystack! Lang: ...Tch! Hahahahahahaha! You're right. To think the little crow-girl would be the one to tell me that. Edgeworth: (She is my assistant for good reason...) Kay: I'm Mr. Edgeworth's assistant for good reason, you know!

MIB

MIB: Shifu. I know it's not my place, but I have a request. Please... Do a roll call, just like old times! Lang: Just like old times, huh? Heh. What a lark... Guess I have no choice. Roll call! MIB: 1! ...... I-I'm sorry. A roll call with one person is really lacking... Lang: That's nonsense. It's got nothing to do with numbers. Even though you're the only one here, the pack is always one, right? If you think it's lacking, then howl loud enough to make up for the rest of the pack! Roll call! MIB: 1! 1! 1... O... ne... Edgeworth: (That man... Is he on the verge of tears?)

Igloo

Kay: This bear-shaped igloo is both cute and scary at the same time. I hereby declare this a beargloo! Edgeworth: Hmm. It looks as though this igloo could fit three people inside. Kay: Yeah. I bet you could live up to three years in this beargloo! Edgeworth: Three years? What about the summertime? The bea... The igloo would melt. Kay: Mr. Edgeworth! Say that again! Say that one more time! Edgeworth: The igloo would melt. Kay: Tsk.

Franziska von Karma and Dick Gumshoe

Franziska: ...Scruffy! Don't you dare say a word. I'm warning you! Gumshoe: Eek! Mr. Edgeworth! P-Please help me, sir! Edgeworth: What is it, Detective Gumshoe? Gumshoe: It's about the story behind this "SS-5 Incident", sir! Even though Blaise may have lost his authority... ...there's no way you can get confidential documents this quickly. That got me curious, so I made a few calls and asked around... ...and I found out that Ms. von Karma used all sorts of forceful tactics to... Franziska: Scruffy! I thought I warned you! Gumshoe: Aiiieeeee! Edgeworth: (...You've done a lot for us, Franziska. I promise I will bring this to an end with my own hands.)

Raymond Shields

Ray: This scene sure puts a chill in your bones. Uncle Ray needs a hot babe to keep him warm. Kay: ...Could you please try to be a little more serious? Ray: Oh? If that's what Kay wants, I guess I have no choice. Miles. This is where it all began... Isn't that right? Edgeworth: Yes. I fear that is the case. Ray: What was Patricia and Blaise's true goal? There are still many mysteries yet to be solved. Edgeworth: Indeed. It is just as you say. Ray: Particularly, the mystery of... What will happen to Kay-Ray's love!? Isn't it suspectful? Kay: Not even a little. ...You just couldn't resist, could you, Mr. Shields!? Why can't you ever stay serious for more than a minute!? Edgeworth: (I think he's genuinely incapable of staying serious for that long.)

Spring riders

Edgeworth: These playground toys are modeled after a hare and a tortoise, like from the fable. The tortoise and the hare competed in race, and in the end the hare lost. Kay: And now, for something completely different... It's time for a Kay Quiz! Why did the hare lose? There are three choices! Edgeworth: (Hmph. I already know the answer. It's because the hare took a nap...) Kay: 1) The hare's favorite shoes were stolen by the Yatagarasu. 2) The tortoise trained with the Yatagarasu until it became faster than the hare. 3) Unbeknownst to the two animals, the Yatagarasu stole the victory from the shadows! Edgeworth: (Those are my only choices...?) Kay: Is it too hard for you? 'Kay, I'll give you a hint. It starts with a "th"! Edgeworth: (Sh-She wants me to pick number 3...)

(Connecting all possible Logic, examining two footprints, burnt pillar, cell phone, body, brick and camera, talking to Lang leads to:)

Edgeworth:
We've learned pretty much all that we can about the situation at the time of the murder.

Kay:
Oh! In that case, is there another scene you'd like to re-create?

Edgeworth:
Yes. Would you do the honors? I would like you to re-create the scene when the victim witnessed the president's kidnapping.

Kay:
Right! I'll re-create the scene based on Mr. Cameron's photo!

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Edgeworth:
Mr. Cameron is standing in the middle of the flowerbeds...

Kay:
...and the president and his kidnapper are standing on the road.

Lang:
My old man based his initial investigation on this man's eyewitness testimony. As a result, it led him to believe that the kidnapping and this facility were related.

Edgeworth:
And that's how... he came to suspect the head of the orphanage, Patricia Roland.

Lang:
Yeah... But in court, Blaise Debeste treated this testimony as if it meant nothing.

Edgeworth:
Why would he do that?

Lang:
The president and his kidnapper were not standing inside the orphanage grounds. So a connection between the orphanage and the kidnapping was difficult to prove.

Kay:
I see. It's not like they were seen inside the orphanage, after all...

Lang:
Tch! No matter how much evidence the detectives gather at the crime scene... ...it doesn't mean squat if the prosecutor won't use it in court! Blaise Debeste had some kind of connection with Patricia Roland. I figure they had some kind of deal going on.

Kay:
In other words, you think that Blaise was one of the kidnappers (Was Blaise a kidnapper? Blaise had Patricia found not guilty. Were they partners in crime?)?

Edgeworth:
However, your father was convinced that Patricia Roland was the culprit... Your father was a highly capable investigator, I presume? Might he have had some other basis for his conclusion besides the eyewitness testimony?

Lang:
Yeah... I figure he did. But I have no idea what it was. My old man never really talked much about this case...

Edgeworth:
(Agent Lang's father, Dai-Long Lang... President Huang's most trusted confidant. The truth he discovered was suppressed by Blaise Debeste. First, we must find that hidden truth...)

Logic

"What did Blaise dig up?" and "Was Blaise a kidnapper?" Edgeworth: If we suppose that Blaise was one of the kidnappers... ...it becomes more likely that what he dug up yesterday is connected to the abduction. Kay: Ah! Edgeworth: Wh-What is it!? Kay: I've figured it out! It was treasure! Treasure! Couldn't Blaise have dug up the ransom money? Edgeworth: The 100 million dollar ransom... ...buried in the ground until the head had died down. It's certainly possible. Kay: I know, right!? Monster's Footprints data updated in my Organizer.

Partner

Kay: Yeah, what's up? Change Re-creation (while recreating Moment of the Incident) Kay: So you want to re-create the scene based on the "police investigation" data? This is the Time the Body Was Discovered, when the police were investigating the scene! Kay: I've re-created the scene! Change Re-creation (while recreating Time the Body was Discovered) Kay: So you want to re-create the scene based on the "Mr. Cameron's eyewitness testimony"? This is the Time the Body Was Discovered, when the president was being kidnapped! Kay: I've re-created the scene! Using Little Thief Kay: Oh! You wanna hear about the Little Thief's newest feature? Edgeworth: Hmm. Not particularly. Kay: Wha...!? C'mon, don't say that! Using the latest feature, we can now re-create the scene at different times. Edgeworth: (She just went ahead and started explaining it...) Kay: Right now, we can re-create the scene based on the "police investigation report"... ...and "Mr. Cameron's eyewitness testimony"! Please let me know whenever you want to switch scenes! Mr. Cameron's photo Kay: I re-created the scene based on Mr. Cameron's photo... Doesn't something seem off to you? Edgeworth: Indeed. If you compare the re-creation with the information we've gathered... ...there appears to be a clear contradiction. Kay: Oh! I knew something was off. Edgeworth: Let's compare the evidence we have on hand... ...with the scene re-created from the photograph.

Scene of Cameron being killed
	Edgeworth: Cameron took a photo of the president from this spot... Kay: ...and he also called Ms. Crane, right? Edgeworth: At that time, the killer was already behind him. Kay: Holding the murderous brick...

Scene of Huang being kidnapped

Edgeworth: (I won't rest until I've inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.) Street lamp Kay: This is the photo he took... but it looks kinda dark. I guess he wasn't able to bring out the subject's charm and make it a brighter photo. Edgeworth: Kay. The reason this photo is so dark is not because of the subject... It's because the street lamp nearby was broken, you see? Kay: Huh? A-Aaah! So you don't have to rely on natural lighting, you can use lamps to light up the subject! I never thought about that! Nice one, Mr. Edgeworth! Edgeworth: (I don't think she understood what I was trying to tell her...) Snowman Kay: Umm, about this snowman... When we re-created the scene where Mr. Cameron was killed, it has already melted. Its scarf was all soggy, and one of its button eyes was missing. Edgeworth: Indeed. At this stage, it appears that most of its original form was still intact. Although, there's one spot that looks unnaturally lacking... Kay: Poor thing! I bet some naughty kid must've plucked it off. Although, from a thief's perspective, that kid does have some promise. Edgeworth: (Was it plucked off by one of the children at the orphanage? No, perhaps... ...it was taken by an entirely different person altogether...?) Di-Jun Huang Edgeworth: Di-Jun Huang. 12 years ago, he was still the president of Zheng Fa. Kay: Doesn't he seem a bit younger? Though it might be hard to tell, since it's so dark. Edgeworth: Indeed. And with the situation being what it was, his facial expression seems a bit strained. Kay: I wonder where the president was taken after this? Edgeworth: We don't know that yet. However, if the answer to that question lies here... ...it should become clear when we continue the investigation. Kidnapper Edgeworth: It's the president's kidnapper. Let's try drawing out whatever we can from their appearance. Kay: Right, I got it! Their appearance, their appearance... Edgeworth: First things first. The kidnapper threatened the president with a gun. Kay: Look at how they're holding the gun, it's like they're trying to show it off. Totally not cool! Edgeworth: Unfortunately, we cannot see the person's face because it's hidden by their coat and hat. Kay: And look at that popped collar, it's like they're trying to be all that. Totally not cool! Edgeworth: Their body seems relaxed, suggesting that they had a composed mental state. Kay: Thet even have one hand stuffed in their pocket. Totally not cool at all! Edgeworth: Kay. I'm sorry, but that's... Kay: ...stuff I've drawn out from their appearance! Edgeworth: (...That may be true, but...) Deduce Edgeworth: (Is this spot somehow connected to any of the evidence I hold...?) Deduce snowman and present Bloodstained Button Edgeworth: Leads to: "This snowman... Wouldn't you say it's missing something?" Otherwise Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Compare this piece of evidence to the state of this area. Do you notice anything? Kay: Hmm... I think I do... Aha! I noticed that your logic is wrong! Edgeworth: Ngh! (It seems I was wrong after all...) Kay: Let's double check the area for anything out of place! Perhaps there's something that's related to the evidence we have! Edgeworth: This snowman... Wouldn't you say it's missing something? Kay: Ah! Its right eye is missing! Edgeworth: Precisely. And what's more, that missing eye happens to be in our possession. Kay: The button that Mr. Cameron was holding onto! It's got the exact same design as the snowman's left eye! Edgeworth: If we assume this button was indeed the snowman's eye... ...a huge contradiction arises. If this button is the snowman's eye, what contradiction arises? The location of the victim Leads to: "The victim was holding onto the button. Furthermore, the button was stained with blood." The location of the snowman Edgeworth: It contradicts with the location of the snowman! Kay: So, you mean the snowman was actually in the middle of the garden? But, there were no signs that it was moved, right? Edgeworth: Gah! (So it wasn't this... If the button used as the snowman's eye was grabbed by the victim... ...there can only be one answer!) Leads back to: "If this button is the snowman's eye, what contradiction arises?" The location of the president Edgeworth: It contradicts with the location of the president! Kay: The location of the president? But, I thought the president had nothing to do with the button... Edgeworth: M... Mmph. (It seems I was wrong... If the button used as the snowman's eye was grabbed by the victim... ...there can only be one answer!) Leads back to: "If this button is the snowman's eye, what contradiction arises?"

Edgeworth:
The victim was holding onto the button. Furthermore, the button was stained with blood. In other words, he grabbed the button after he was attacked. For example, if we were to picture it in this way... After being struck in the back of the head, Mr. Cameron lost his balance. As he was falling, he reached out his hand towards the nearby snowman. However, it could not support his weight, and he collapsed while still grasping the button.

Kay:
Huh!? Th-That means... ...Mr. Cameron was near the snowman when he was attacked!?

Edgeworth:
Indeed. At the very least, he must have been within arm's reach, however... ...it's quite clear that he would not have been able to reach it from his current position.

Kay:
But! Mr. Cameron's footprints only lead towards the flowerbed!

Edgeworth:
Can we be certain that those footprints really are Mr. Cameron's...? It seems we'll need to investigate them one more time.

Kay:
Understood! I'll re-create the Time the Body Was Discovered scene one more time!

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Kay:
These footprints should match up with Mr. Cameron's shoes, right?

Edgeworth:
Let's inspect them again.

Partner

Kay: Yeah, what's up? The three disasters Kay: A kidnapping, a murder, and a fire on top of that. So much thing happened that it's hard to keep things straight... Edgeworth: The fire was caused by a child on the evening of the incident. Which means, the fire occurred before the kidnapping and the murder. Kay: Did you notice something about when the fire started? Edgeworth: Indeed. There's one thing that caught my attention. (If the fire occurred first, then something left at the crime scene should not have been there. What has changed at the scene due to the fire, and the evidence that I have on hand... It seems I'll need to take a moment to compare the two.)

Footprints on left

Edgeworth: These footprints... Are they really Mr. Cameron's? Kay: They're from size 11 shoes, and these huge footprints match up with Mr. Cameron's shoes. No matter how you look at it, they're moving steadily towards the center of the flowerbeds. Edgeworth: But when Mr. Cameron was attacked, he grabbed the button from the snowman. Kay: Even with a Great Thief's peak human conditioning, your arm just can't stretch that far. Let alone an ordinary civilian, it'd be completely impossible. Edgeworth: (The footprints come from the shoes worn by the victim, just as the case files say. ...However, does that mean Mr. Cameron was the owner of these shoes? We should re-examine Mr. Cameron's shoes.)

Body

Before examining shoes Edgeworth: (I won't rest until I've inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.) After examining shoes Edgeworth: (I already checked this area earlier, but it never hurts to take another look.) Shoes Edgeworth: (These shoes should match the footprints, however...) Hm? These shoes... it seems like they were not the ones originally worn by the victim. Kay: What do you mean? Edgeworth: If you look closely, you'll see the laces were tied up strangely. And the size doesn't seem to fit quite right either. Victim's Shoes data jotted down in my Organizer. Kay: That would mean, these huge footprints leading up to the victim's feet... Edgeworth: ...were most likely made by someone other than the victim. Kay: So then. the footprints leading to and from the victim's head must be Mr. Cameron's. Edgeworth: No, not necessarily. They seem a little too small to be the victim's footprints. Kay: So none of the footprints are his...? Then, which way did Mr. Cameron walk from? Edgeworth: It's quite simple. The victim did not walk here on his own accord, but rather... ...he was carried here (Body was moved - There are signs that Cameron's body was carried from somewhere.) after he was murdered, by the culprit. (The question now becomes, where was he killed and carried from... Perhaps it was near the snowman after all?)

Melted snowman

Edgeworth: (Mr. Cameron's body was moved. If we consider the button he was holding on to... ...it's highly likely that he was killed near this snowman. I should take a closer look.) Before examining gap between the bricks Edgeworth: (I won't rest until I've inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.) After examining gap between the bricks Edgeworth: (I already checked this area earlier, but it never hurts to take another look.) Footprints Kay: There are some size 7 footprints going back and forth. According to the police files, these are the culprit's footprints. Edgeworth: Indeed... They seem to grow faint and disappear as they approach the road. Kay: There's not much snow left on the road after all. Edgeworth: As expected, it'll be difficult to determine who these footprints belong to. Melted snowman Kay: This snowman has become a sad sight to look at. Edgeworth: It can't be helped. Snow and ice both melt away with time. Kay: Just like the mysteries of the cases you've solved, Mr. Edgeworth! As time passes, those mysteries melt away while you continue to keep your cool! Edgeworth: (You do realize I'm wracking my brain trying to solve those mysteries during a case...) Plants Edgeworth: It appears that the outside of the facility was also decorated with flowerbeds. Kay: Wow. So there are flowers that bloom in the winter. Snow has even piled up on the flowerbed. Edgeworth: Indeed. It seems a little cold, and it gives off a refined taste. Even though it's just a re-creation. Kay: Indeed. It gives off a little cold, and tastes quite refined. Even though it's just a re-creation. Edgeworth: As expected, it'll be difficult to determine who these footprints belong to. Gap between the bricks Kay: Huh? There's a brick missing here (Missing brick - One of the bricks near the snowman is missing.). Edgeworth: The rests are all in order. It's strange that only this one is missing.

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Moment of the Incident

Snowman

Kay: It's the one-eyed snowman. It goes all the way up to my shoulders! At this size, it's a Gigaton class! You gotta hand it to the kids who made this. Edgeworth: ..I was hoping for some more diverse information, instead of just its size. Kay: A bucket hat, button eyes, and a wool scarf. It's fully equipped! All that's left is to knock it down with countless punches and kicks! Edgeworth: ...I was hoping for some more objective information, instead of what you'd like to do to it.

Scene of Huang being kidnapped

Edgeworth: This is the president just before he was kidnapped at gunpoint. Kay: The president was strong, but there's no way he'd win against a gun. Edgeworth: And Mr. Cameron photographed this scene from the middle of the flowerbeds... There's something highly unnatural about this. Kay: It would've been impossible for him to grab the snowman's button from there! Edgeworth: Indeed. We should examine the state of the other re-creation once more.

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Time the Body Was Discovered

Logic

"Murder weapon: Brick" and "Missing brick" Edgeworth: Perhaps the missing brick (Brick near the snowman - The brick used to kill Cameron was from near the snowman.) was the one used as the murder weapon. Kay: Ah! Yeah, it seems to be just the right size to fit in that gap perfectly! "Body was moved" and "Brick near the snowman" Leads to: "As I thought, it seems the murder actually occurred near the snowman."

Edgeworth:
As I thought, it seems the murder actually occurred near the snowman.

Kay:
Both the button Mr. Cameron was holding and the murder weapon came from there...

Edgeworth:
Indeed. Also, if we assume that the killer picked up the brick near the snowman... ...and then tried to sneak up behind Mr. Cameron...

Kay:
Oh! Mr. Cameron totally would've seen the person picking up the brick!

Edgeworth:
Exactly. Kay. Please update the re-creation. Mr. Cameron was not in the middle of the flowerbeds, but near the snowman.

Kay:
'Kay! I'm on it!

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Bloodstain
	Edgeworth: The place Cameron was killed was not hear the flowerbeds. Kay: So then, whose blood is this...? Edgeworth: We'll have to investigate this bloodstain in more detail later, however... ...for now, our top priority is to ensure that the re-creation of the crime scene is complete. Let's confirm the location of all parties involved once again.

Scene
	Leads to: "No matter how you look at it, this is strange."

Kay:
No matter how you look at it, this is strange.

Edgeworth:
All the people involved in the case are gathered in the same place.

Kay:
Did we make a mistake here or something?

Edgeworth:
(One piece of evidence this re-creation is based on is odd. If I had to choose which piece of evidence is fake... Which piece of evidence is likely to be fake...?)

Present Cameron's Photo
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "Was this photo... really taken by Mr. Cameron?"

Present anything else

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Kay. Take a look at this evidence. Kay: Don't tell me you're gonna say this piece of evidence is fake! No matter how you look at it, I don't think that's right. Edgeworth: Argh! (So I was wrong...) Kay: The people involved in this case couldn't have all been in one place, right? If we've proved that this was the spot where Mr. Cameron was actually standing... Edgeworth: Indeed. It means "that" piece of evidence must be fake. Leads back to: "(Which piece of evidence is likely to be fake...?)"

Edgeworth:
Was this photo... really taken by Mr. Cameron?

Kay:
Ehhh!? What do you mean?

Edgeworth:
We have proven that whoever killed Mr. Cameron also moved the body. For what reason would they have to deliberately move his body? Perhaps the culprit wanted to falsify the scene that Mr. Cameron witnessed.

Kay:
And that's why they took a fake photo?

Edgeworth:
They made the president stand under the street light, and took a photo with Cameron's camera. It would have been quite simple.

Kay:
Now that you mention it... Mr. Cameron's camera only had one photo on it, right?

Edgeworth:
Indeed. In all likelihood, the original roll of film had been removed from the camera... ...and after loading a new roll of film into the camera, the fake photo was taken.

Kay:
I see! So, this photo must've been taken after Mr. Cameron was killed, right?

Cameron's Photo data updated in my Organizer.

Edgeworth:
Exactly. This was not the scene Mr. Cameron actually witnessed. It's likely that this photo is forged evidence!

Kay:
Then, where did Mr. Cameron witness the president and his kidnapper?

Edgeworth:
The photo isn't the only piece of evidence that indicates what Mr. Cameron witnessed...

Kay:
Ah! The testimony he left on the answering machine!

Edgeworth:
Precisely. We should listen to the recording one more time and confirm what was said. (Where else could the president and his kidnapper have been?)

Present under the up-left lamp
	Edgeworth: Leads to: "Mr. Cameron said this on the answering machine..."

Present anywhere else

Edgeworth: Kay: They were over there!? So, what's the basis for that claim? Edgeworth: Hmph... Do I really need a basis for my claims? Kay: In other words, you don't know, do you? Edgeworth: Nnghhoooh! (So It wasn't there...) Kay: Let's try remembering what Mr. Cameron said in his eyewitness testimony! Didn't he say something about the situation at the scene? Edgeworth: Indeed. Mr. Cameron's testimony should provide a major clue. Leads back to: "(Where else could the president and his kidnapper have been?)"

Edgeworth:
Mr. Cameron said this on the answering machine... "The light just went off. I can barely see a thing now." There are only two places here where the lights are broken...

Kay:
The light by the orphanage!

Edgeworth:
Kay. Could you please update the re-creation?

Kay:
Roger!

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Lang:
This is...! So the kidnapper was near the orphanage!?

Edgeworth:
Indeed. With this, we've shown the connection between the orphanage and the kidnapping.

Lang:
So that's why they moved the body and took a fake photo to create false testimony! In order to remove any suspicion towards the orphanage in court!

Edgeworth:
...Hmm. With this, the state of the re-creation has changed completely. The Time the Body Was Discovered scene has probably been greatly impacted as a result.

Kay:
Then, let's go check it out right away! Preparations are ready!

Edgeworth:
(Since the state of the re-creation has changed once again... ...I should press the Y Button and select Change Re-creation. Let's give it a try.)

Scene of Huang being kidnapped

Kay: So this is where the president and his kidnapper were really seen. Edgeworth: That is correct. However, now the orphanage can no longer avoid suspicion in the kidnapping. That's why it was necessary to distance the kidnapping site from the orphanage grounds. Kay: Oooh... sneaky. So that's why they took the fake photo! Edgeworth: They disposed of Cameron's film and threatened the president near the road. Then, using new film, they took the false photograph. Kay: If Blaise was in league with the kidnappers, he could conceal any incriminating evidence. Edgeworth: In fact, the SS-5 Incident case files had been sealed away until Blaise's recent downfall. Kay: Oooh. The truth of this case is being revealed, little by little! Edgeworth: Indeed... (However, some mysteries still remain. We'll need to thoroughly investigate any changes in the previous re-creation.)

Bloodstain

Edgeworth: The place Cameron was killed was not near the flowerbeds. Kay: So then, whose blood is this...? Edgeworth: Just now, the state of the re-creation has changed completely. Regarding this bloodstain... ...the Time the Body Was Discovered scene has probably been greatly impacted as a result. Kay: Then, let's go check it out right away! Preparations are ready! Edgeworth: (Since the state of the re-creation has changed once again... ...I should press the Y Button and select Change Re-creation. Let's give it a try.)

Scene of Cameron being killed

Edgeworth: There's no mistaking it. Mr. Cameron was originally here when he took the photo. The killer took a brick from that flowerbed and attacked him. Mr. Cameron was hit in the back of the head, and grabbed the snowman's right eye as he fell. Kay: And since we now know that Mr. Cameron's body was here... ...the state of the other re-creation must have changed as well. Edgeworth: Indeed. In that case, perhaps we should go and investigate it.

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Time the Body Was Discovered

Body

Before deducing Edgeworth: (I won't rest until I've inspected every suspicious-looking nook and cranny.) After deducing Edgeworth: (I already checked this area earlier, but it never hurts to take another look.) Dirt ground Kay: This seems to be the only area without any snow. Edgeworth: It must have been melted by the fire caused by the child at the orphanage. Kay: The disasters just kept coming for this orphanage. After the fire, multiple murders occurred. Edgeworth: (Hm? After the fire...? If the snow had melted, wouldn't that mean...?) Bloodstain Edgeworth: The blood splatter above the snow.. There certainly was a substantial amount. It's almost as if the murder was actually committed here... Kay: But, Mr. Cameron should have been attacked near the snowman! Edgeworth: Exactly. In that case, this blood must belong to someone else. Kay: Whaaat!? But, the police reports said this was Mr. Cameron's blood... Edgeworth: The one in charge of this case was Blaise Debeste. It would have been simple for him to falsify that information. Kay: But! Wouldn't it be faster to just clean up the bloodstains, rather than falsify the information? Edgeworth: He wouldn't be able to do that. Think about it... Blaise knew that Mr. Cameron's body would be discovered here. In which case, the forensic department would naturally become involved. Kay: Ah! A luminol reaction! They would've discovered it with the power of science! Edgeworth: Precisely. It would have been difficult to completely erase all traces of the blood. However, falsifying the results of a blood test would be much easier in comparison. He would just have to switch the results from the forensics reports. Kay: Aww, what a bummer... Knowing those documents I read were falsified. Err, it looks like Mr. Cameron's clothes were completely soaked in blood. Edgeworth: Hmm. If the blood scattered here got onto Cameron's clothes... ...that would mean, at the time, the bloodstains here had not dried yet. Kay: I see. So then, this certain somebody's blood... ...was splattered here just a short while before Mr. Cameron was murdered! Edgeworth: Indeed. That's exactly right. (However, if that's the case... ...wouldn't a new contradiction arise in this re-creation...?) Mysterious Bloodstain data jotted down in my Organizer. Snow around the bloodstain Kay: ...So then, I've placed the body near the snowman. Now that he's gone, it feels a little lonely around here. Edgeworth: (That's not a very proper way of putting it...) Since the body isn't here, we might be able to find some new clues. Let's thoroughly investigate this area. Kay: Aye aye, Mr. Edgeworth! Deduce (after examining bloodstain) Edgeworth: (Is this spot somehow connected to any of the evidence I hold...?) Deduce bloodstain and present Fire Edgeworth: Leads to: "This is a clear contradiction!" Otherwise Edgeworth: Edgeworth: This evidence clearly contradicts the state of this area! Kay: Oh! And specifically, where does the contradiction lie!? Edgeworth: Umm. Around here, perhaps? Kay: If you don't know, just say so... Edgeworth: M... Mmph. (I should think this over one more time.) Kay: So the snow was melted by the fire? We should keep in mind when exactly the fire started and take a closer look at the area! Edgeworth: This is a clear contradiction! Kay: Huh? You mean this bloodstain? Edgeworth: Do you see how this bloodstain is broken up by the remains of the fire? This is proof that the fire occurred after the blood had scattered around the area. Kay: Huh? But I thought the fire occurred before the murder...? Edgeworth: It seems that information is suspect as well. If the fire had broken out after the murder... Lang: ! ...then the child who started the fire should have seen the body and the bloodstains. Edgeworth: Why then, did they not come forward as a witness? It's likely that would have put Blaise at a great disadvantage! Lang: Guess we'll need to investigate this fire in more detail. Hey, you! MIB: Yes, sir! Lang: There should be some records of the fire in the police department under a different case file! I want you to bring me every last investigation report about the fire! MIB: Understood, Shifu! Lang: Oh, and one more thing... MIB: What is it, sir? Lang: Contact the House of Lang in Zheng Fa. There should be evidence from this case in my old man's room. Edgeworth: What do you mean? Lang: I just remembered... why I recognize this scene. A long time ago, I saw a picture in my old man's room. It was a drawing resembling this scene... Edgeworth: What did you say!? Lang: However, I think it looked like something a child drew. Edgeworth: A child...? Then the artist may have been the culprit behind the fire. Lang: It should still be somewhere in my old man's room. Have them send it over here. MIB: Understood, sir!

(Connecting all possible Logic and deducing bloodstain leads to:)

Investigation Complete

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Connect Logic incorrectly
	Edgeworth: (Hmm, the pieces don't fit together quite right... I need to reconsider the information.)

Connect Logic incorrectly
	Edgeworth: (I can't see a clear connection between these two pieces of information. I need to think this over one more time.)

Connect Logic incorrectly
	Edgeworth: (...Not exactly a shining example of the perfect line of logic.)

Presenting incorrect evidence during argument (John Marsh)

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: John. Could you take a look at this piece of evidence? John: ...No. Edgeworth: Hmph. Do you think your selfishness will pass by unchallenged? John: ...It's not selfishness. Just one glance at that piece of evidence told me it was useless... Edgeworth: Argh! (So this wasn't it...?) Lang: Mr. Prosecutor. Doesn't it look like this pup's making fun of you? Edgeworth: Hmph. In that case, I just need to present evidence that he can't make fun of.

Presenting incorrect evidence during argument (John Marsh)

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: John. Your statement is clearly incorrect. John: *glug, glug, glug, glug* ...Ahhh! Edgeworth: Don't just drink milk! Haven't you been taught to drink milk and listen to others at the same time? John: ...What's that, old man? Were you talking to me? Edgeworth: Nnghhoooh! (He wasn't even listening?) Kay: Mr. Edgeworth. John's making a fool of you, isn't he? Edgeworth: It seems it will be necessary to teach him the harshness of the real world. I must silence him with evidence so he can't make any more of these cheeky remarks.

Presenting incorrect evidence during argument (John Marsh)

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: John. Your testimony contradicts this piece of evidence. John: ........ Edgeworth: It appears you have been humiliated beyond words. John: ...Old man. I don't even get what you're trying to say! Edgeworth: Nnghhoooh! (So I'm the one who's being humiliated...!) Kay: Mr. Edgeworth. Why are you getting all riled up when your opponent is just a child!? Edgeworth: I'm not getting riled up. However... for John, a bit of punishment is in order. Kay: Mr. Edgeworth... Just don't go overboard, OK...?

Presenting incorrect evidence during argument (Shi-Long Lang)

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Agent Lang, that statement contradicts this piece of evidence! Lang: Mr. Prosecutor, are you playing games with me? Edgeworth: The evidence says it all. Lang: Lang: In that case, the evidence is lying through its teeth! Edgeworth: Nnghhoooh! (So that wasn't it...) Kay: Even if you defang him, he's still a wolf! As expected, he's tough. Edgeworth: Yes. He's a worthy opponent indeed.

Presenting incorrect evidence during argument (Shi-Long Lang)

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Agent Lang. Please take a look at this piece of evidence. Lang: Hah! Just what are you trying to say with that evidence!? Edgeworth: If you don't even know after looking at it, you certainly have fallen to a new low. Lang: Brazenly shoving such a meaningless thing into my face... Aren't you the one who has fallen to a new low here!? Edgeworth: Urgh! (So it wasn't this piece of evidence...) Kay: What are you doing!? You realize who you're up against, right!? If you're not careful, you're gonna get bitten! Edgeworth: Indeed. I'd better be wary of those fangs.

Presenting incorrect evidence during argument (Shi-Long Lang)

Edgeworth: Edgeworth: Agent Lang, it seems there is a clear contradiction in your statement. Lang: Lang Zi says: "Always question words without evidence!" Hah! But it seems I don't even need to question the words that you're saying. It's clearly a pathetic bluff! Edgeworth: Argh! (So that was wrong?) Kay: Mr. Edgeworth! A bluff won't be effective against Mr. Lang! Edgeworth: Indeed. In that case, I'll have to face him head-on!

Too many penalties
	Edgeworth: Ngh! To come this far, only to lose the truth...! But... it seems there's nothing I can do now... Edgeworth: Thus the truth was lost for all eternity. Game over

Nothing to Examine
	Edgeworth: There's nothing of interest here.