Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident/Story

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Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Opening

The infamous Phantom Thief Chat Noir has set his sights on stealing the Jewel Resort Casino Liner. The casino manager, Christina, decides to call in Chat Noir's greatest rival, Detective Barawa.

All is lively aboard the luxurious Jewel Resort Casino Liner.

But off the opulent hall of the casino floor, the mood is tense in the employee lounge.

Casino Staff: Well, that's it. It's all happening like the note said it would.

Bunny Waitress: I guess the rumors about the one who sent this are true...

One of the casino staff wears an uneasy expression as they hold the note in their hand. It reads:

Suspicious Note: My dearest Jewel Resort staff members,
I am the renowned Phantom Thief.

Suspicious Note: I can say with absolute certainty that your beloved Jewel Resort Casino Liner will soon belong to me.

Suspicious Note: The One and Only,
Phantom Thief Chat Noir

Casino Staff: Chat Noir, the Phantom Thief... They say once he's chosen his mark, he always gets it.

Christina is a crew member

Casino Staff: Sigh... Where is Lady Christy when we need her...

Christina: Quit your whining!

Casino Staff: !

Bunny Waitress: L-Lady Christy!

Christina: I leave you for a while, and when I come back, all I find are fools!

Christina: Why are you all sitting there whispering amongst yourselves! Who's dealing with the guests?

Casino Staff: Thank you!

Bunny Waitress: Lady Christy, the truth is... The Jewel Resort is facing an unprecedented crisis!

Christina: What? What the hell are you talking about! So why haven't you blockheads done anything about it?

Casino Staff: Thank you!

Bunny Waitress: Sniff... It's just... Sob...

Christina: Seriously? Are you fools for real?

Christina: Whatever... I get the feeling we're in a bind—Ahem. Spill it.

Bunny Waitress: Here. This is what we've been dealing with...

Christina: A note? From the Phantom Thief? Explain!

Casino Staff: Phantom Thief Chat Noir is notorious throughout the skies! He's a master criminal who never misses his mark!

Casino Staff: Thank you!

Christina: Yes, I know who he is! Who do you take me for? What I want to know is what's going on!

Bunny Waitress: Erm, well... Business at the Jewel Resort Casino has slowed recently...

Bunny Waitress: So we were all racking our brains.

Bunny Waitress: It's really odd how business has trailed off. It could only be the Phantom Thief's doing...

Christina: Show me the account books. Hmm...

Christina: So he wants to destroy my casino business and steal the ship. Is that about right?

Christina: It's a little farfetched, but what if that Phantom Thief is bribing one of my toads to make this all happen...

Christina: If one of them has turned on me, then trusting any of them would be the death of this place.

Christina: Guess I'll actually have to lift a finger for this one.

Christina not in crew

And with that, Christina cracks her whip. A whip of love.

Christina: Do you really think just staring at that note will change anything? Think of a plan!

Casino Staff: But the Phantom Thief... he never misses his target. This is hopeless!

Casino Staff: Thank you!

Christina: Does anybody else have anything whiny and unproductive to say? I told you to think of a plan!

Bunny Waitress: But, Lady Christy, it really does seem like this Phantom Thief is coming after us...

Christina: I get it. Ever since that note arrived, business in the casino has been tapering off.

Christina: Someone is exploiting one of my employees to cheat on the games and steal money from me.

Bunny Waitress: So it really is the work of the Phantom Thief...

Christina: Who knows. We might not know who this Phantom Thief really is, but we can safely say this note is from him.

Casino Staff: So... What will you do?

Christina: I've heard rumors of my own.

Christina: There's someone who may be able to catch him.

Casino Staff: Do you mean that detective...

Casino Staff: Thank you!

Christina: Yes! Stop dawdling! Call him right away! Make him an offer he can't refuse!

Barawa: It's nice to meet you. I'm Detective Barawa.

Sarya: Hello! I'm his trusty assistant, Sarya!

Christina: I hear you're Chat Noir's greatest rival.

Barawa: Correct. I am the only person who has ever gotten close to the Phantom Thief.

Christina: This note arrived several days ago. It bears all the hallmarks of an experienced and nefarious thief.

Sarya: Detective, this note—

Barawa: Have you spotted something?
Ah, but of course!

Christina: What is it?

Barawa: Hahaha, all in a day's work for the great Detective Barawa!

Sarya: Erm... Before you close the case, perhaps we should investigate first?

Sarya: If we really want the truth, we need to catch the Phantom Thief!

Barawa: Hmm... You have a point. Let's do that, Sarya.

Christina: So you think you can help us?

Barawa: Of course! Whenever the Phantom Thief is involved, I, the great Detective Barawa, will solve the mystery!

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Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 1: Cards on the Table - Episode 1

(Captain) and the crew are visiting the casino and meet the duelist Therese, who is currently working as a bunny waitress to help the casino's floundering business. When a wealthy guest named Vas is accosted by ruffians, the crew and Therese intervene.

(Captain) and the crew are staying in the guest rooms of the Jewel Resort Casino.

After taking a quick breather in their rooms, they head to the tables of the main hall.

Vyrn: All right! Today I'm definitely gonna make up for last time!

Lyria: Nice! Good luck, Vyrn!

Therese (Event) is a crew member

Therese: Umm, would you like a drink, Vyrn?

Vyrn: Oh, Therese! That bunny costume really suits you!

Therese: I-is that a good thing?

Therese: Even though I'm a duelist...

Vyrn: Actually, I am a little shocked...

Vyrn: Never thought I'd see you in a getup like that, Therese.

Guest: Hey, Therese! Get me another cocktail!

Therese: Huh? O-okay! Coming right up!

Therese: Sigh... This is so embarrassing.

Lyria: Ahaha... She doesn't look very comfortable in that...

Vyrn: They say the casino's been bleeding chips, so they had to do something to bring in customers.

Lyria: Hmm... Yeah, things are looking pretty down right now, but poor Therese...

Therese (Event) not in crew

???: E-excuse me. Would you guests like a drink?

Lyria: Is that you, Therese? Thanks for tending to us!

Therese: Oh, I remember you from before. If there's anything else you'd like, please call me over.

Therese: As the new bunny waitress here at the casino, I hope to serve you again.

Guest's Voice: Hey, Therese! Get me another cocktail!

Therese: Huh? O-okay! Coming right up!

Therese: Sigh... This is so embarrassing.

Vyrn: Hmm, so she's that popular duelist I've been hearing about... But I just don't see it.

Lyria: A duelist? Aren't they the people who fight in the arena?

Lyria: People do say looks can be deceiving, but Therese doesn't look like a duelist to me either...

Vyrn: Maybe those outfits are part of the casino's plan to get more customers. I hear they're doing pretty bad.

Vyrn: This place is full of surprises...

Christina: Excuse me? Little kittens, exactly what about my casino is bad, hmm?

Christina is a crew member

Vyrn: Oh! If it isn't Christina herself!

Christina: I hope one of my blabbermouth toads hasn't been flapping their gums in front of you.

Lyria: N-no... That's not what's happened!

Vyrn: Er... Maybe I heard a little something in passing...

Christina: You're right though. Business isn't going too well.

Christina: You see, it seems an incredibly nasty rat is trespassing on my ship.

Christina: A disgusting, gorging rat getting fat off my workers' incompetence!

Christina: And it looks like I'll have to take care of it soon.

Christina: Now then...

Christina not in crew

Vyrn: Uh... Who are you?

Christina: I am the amazing Christina, manager of this casino.

Christina: Stuff that away in those cute, little brains of yours.

Christina: Now then, why were you kittens talking about my business problems in the first place?

Christina: I bet one of my gasbag employees has been spouting garbage in front of you, haven't they?

Christina: Hmmm, in any case it's none of your business.

Christina: The truth aside, if this fiasco gets blown out of proportion, it'll be a problem. So I need you to promise to keep that information to yourselves.

Christina: If you don't want to feel the sweet licks of my whip, I suggest you little kittens keep your mouths shut real tight.

Vyrn: W-we won't say anything! Promise!

Christina: Now that's a good little kitten. Leave the management of this casino to those who know best.

Christina: I suggest you go clear your heads with some dicey fun and games.

Vyrn: A-as I was saying! To the tables!

Lyria: Yep!

Gathering their wits, they forget all about the casino's finances to revel in the fevered pitch of the games.

Ruffian's Voice 1: Vas, you jerk!

Ruffian's Voice 2: Argh! You've done this one too many times!

Vyrn: Hmm, you hear that? It seems like that table over there is getting fired up.

Lyria: Sounds more like trouble to me.

Vyrn: I wanna know what's going on, so let's go sneak a peek!

Vas: Now just hold it right there, boys... What exactly are you accusing me of?

Ruffian 1: Don't play dumb with us!

Ruffian 2: You tricked us! And now you're forcing us to work in that stinking mine in Valtz!

Vas: My, my... There seems to have been a little misunderstanding... Shall we go outside and talk about it?

Ruffian 1: Screw your misunderstanding!

Ruffian 2: There's no way I'm paying off my debt with manual labor! You can't force us!

Vas: Well, that is a shame... And I was going to introduce you to the foreman too...

Ruffian 1: The hell you would!

Bunny Waitress: Eek! Please don't brandish your weapons in here!

Ruffian 2: Zip it and butt out!

Ruffian 2: Yeeow!

Christina: You've got some guts trying to fight in here. Do you know what happens to those who ruin the mood in my casino?

Christina: Therese! Use whatever means necessary to deal with these delinquents!

Therese: !

Therese (Event) is a crew member

Vyrn: Wait! Therese can't deal with those ruffians alone!

Vyrn: Look! She's outnumbered! C'mon, (Captain), let's lend her a hand!

Therese (Event) not in crew

Vyrn: Wait! She can't deal with those ruffians alone!

Lyria: Eek, (Captain)! Please help Therese!

Therese: Hahaha!

Vyrn: What the? Something's different about her...

Therese: Now then...

Therese: Hello, everyone! It's been so long! Are you all enjoying your time here?

Guest 1: Look! It's her!

Guest 2: It's Therese, the duelist! She's back!

Therese: I was on a bit of a break, but it's your lucky day!

Guest 1: Wow! Start the betting!

Guest 2: There's no contest! I'm with Therese all the way!

Ruffian 1: Huh? Not a single one of these stooges is betting on us!

Ruffian 2: You bozos got some nerve looking down on us! Get her!

Therese: Then let the duel... begin.

Therese: Prepare to get crushed!

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 1: Cards on the Table - Episode 2

Detective Barawa thanks everyone for saving his good friend, Vas, and the crew returns to the poker tables. Smoke suddenly erupts from an elderly poker player, and when the smoke clears, monsters have taken his place.

Ruffian 1: Argh! Let me go!

Ruffian 2: We're not the ones in the wrong! He is!

Casino Staff: You lot sure are a handful of trouble. Let's take this to my office.

Ruffian 1: Let me go!

Vas: Phew, you really helped me out there.

Christina: I don't need the details, just don't start trouble in my casino.

Christina: I know you're a regular, but if this happens again, I'll think twice about inviting you back.

Vas: My apologies, Lady Christy.

Vas: I was just trying to help them get work, but it seems there was a misunderstanding, and I apologized.

Vas: I didn't expect the situation would turn violent. Forgive me just this once.

Barawa: Vas, old chum! You all right?

Sarya: What's all the commotion?

Vas: Oh, Barawa, you came! And you brought your assistant, Sarya, too! I'm in no shortage of good company.

Vas: This duelist and (Captain)'s crew helped me out of a tight spot just now.

Barawa: Really now? (Captain) and Ms. Duelist, thank you both for helping my lifesaver of a friend.

Therese (Event) is a crew member

Vyrn: No worries! But we couldn't have done it alone. Therese really showed them!

Therese (Event) not in crew

Vyrn: Thanks, but we couldn't have done it alone. This lady in the bunny outfit really showed them!

Sarya: But, Barawa, weren't those ruffians shouting something about being tricked...

Barawa: Hah hah hah! Don't be silly! Vas is a saint. He would never do something like that!

Barawa: Vas always treats people well, and he often donates to charities and schools, so he's definitely a stand-up guy.

Vas: Hahaha, you flatter me, Barawa.

Barawa: Oh, where are my manners? I haven't even introduced myself.

Barawa: I'm Detective Barawa. The man who is just short of cornering Phantom Thief Chat Noir.

Sarya: And I'm his assistant, Sarya. We're staying on the liner for business.

Sarya: Speaking of which, you called Vas a lifesaver of a friend. Do you know each other?

Barawa: Ahh, yes. When I first entered the service, Vas took me under his wing.

Vas: Haha. That was around the same time Barawa here vowed to catch the Phantom Thief.

Barawa: Hahaha! What a great place to be on the hunt if I do say so myself!

Sarya: Oh, of course... That was when it happened...

Vyrn: The military? Chairlock Holmes, were you an imperial soldier?

Barawa: No, I didn't fight for the Erste Empire. It was a much smaller country's military.

Barawa: Oops, I'm being rude again! All this droning about myself must've bored you all to death.

Barawa: On that note, now that everything's back to normal, I think we should all move along.

Vas: Mm. (Captain), as a token of my gratitude, please let me treat you to dinner later.

Vyrn: Let's get back to the games!

Lyria: Hehe, maybe you'll hit the jackpot, Vyrn!

Vyrn: Yeah! Let's go, (Captain)!

Bunny: Sigh...

Lyria: Hmm? What's the matter?

Bunny Waitress: Gasp! How rude of me... This is the poker table. Please have a seat!

Vyrn: Why the long face? Something on your mind?

Bunny Waitress: It's just...

Bunny Waitress: Recently Lady Christy has been particularly hard on us. So many things are happening, so she's really worked up.

Lyria: I see... That whip looks like it hurts a little too...

Bunny Waitress: Little is an understatement! Oh, but I'm not supposed to talk about that with the guests...

Bunny Waitress: So, would you like to buy some chips? If you need anything, please let me know!

The crew members take up several poker tables.

Lyria plays her first hand.

Lyria: Hmm...

Pompous Guest: Tough luck, my dear, but I'll be taking the pot.

Lyria: Oh no, my chips...

Pompous Guest: Haha, when you first start playing, you'll lose for a while!

Pompous Guest: But then the hands start coming your way, and you win pot after pot... Just like me.

Lyria: Grr... One more hand!

Pompous Guest: Really, child? You know, not knowing when to quit is essential for players like me to win!

Casino Staff: ...

And so the cards are dealt.

Pompous Guest: Hehe, what have you got?

Lyria: Hmm... Is this what you call a royal straight flush?

Pompous Guest: I-impossible!

Casino Staff: Haha! What a stroke of luck!

Clearly irked, the pompous player demands that another hand be dealt.

Lyria: Wow! This time I have four of the same card... and the other is a joker.

Pompous Guest: Five of a kind? You cheat!

Casino Staff: I'm sorry, sir, but that is not the case. If this young lady had been cheating, I would not have turned a blind eye.

Casino Staff: Please do not accuse others with such unfounded allegations, as this may cause an inconvenience to our guests.

Pompous Guest: Urgh...

Casino Staff: We dealers are always on the lookout. Cheating here is not tolerated.

Pompous Guest: Damn! I have better things to do! I'm going back to my room.

Lyria: That joker card... Maybe the dealer...

Casino Staff: Hoho, do you doubt my integrity as well, young lady?

Lyria: Eek! T-that's not what I meant!

Casino Staff: Hahaha. I'm only joking.

Casino Staff: I just... I try to make the game fun and pleasant for everybody. To the best of my abilities...

Casino Staff: It's possible for those who are familiar with a deck to control it. Something about the heart of the cards, you could say.

Vyrn: I'm starting to think the dealer was pulling the strings after all.

Casino Staff: Hahaha, I'll leave that to your imagination.

Casino Staff: Just think of me as a card whisperer... A darn good one! Hahaha.

Quiet Guest: Is this seat taken?

Casino Staff: It just became free. Is an extra player all right with you all?

Vyrn: Sure, doesn't bother me!

Lyria: Me neither!

Quiet Guest: Thank you. I hear you're a card whiz...

Casino Staff: Hahaha, well, better a whiz than a cheat. I just do a few little tricks here and there.

Quiet Guest: Tricks... I see.

Quiet Guest: I know a trick or two as well. Watch...

Suddenly a giant plume of smoke billows out from the old man and fills the hall.

Vyrn: Cough... What's happening!

Lyria: Eek! I can't see a thing!

Casino Staff: Are you all right, everyone?

The hall echoes with confused voices of the guests, and finally the smoke clears.

Monsters: ...!

Vyrn: Huh? Where'd the monsters come from?

Casino Staff: Those are... Everyone, evacuate!

Vyrn: We should deal with them! Let's go, (Captain)!

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 1: Cards on the Table - Episode 3

The crew and other passengers seek refuge from the monsters, inadvertently trapping themselves in a single room where the door is locked by a puzzle. Detective Barawa determines that this trickery must be the work of Phantom Thief Chat Noir, and with the help of (Captain), attempts to solve the puzzle.

Monsters: !

Christina: Unbelievable... What are you louts doing? Go and help get rid of those monsters! Quickly!

Christina: Therese, you lead the vanguard! Everyone else makes sure the guests get to safety!

Therese: Leave it to me! I'll twist these monsters into pretzels!

Christina: I suspected this would happen. Putting Therese on guard in the casino hall was sheer genius on my part.

Christina: Phantom Thief Chat Noir... That rat has finally set his plan into motion.

Sarya: What's going on here!

Barawa: Vas, quick! Get somewhere safe!

Vas: Sorry, Barawa... This time it seems I'll be under your wing.

Sarya: Something's wrong! These monsters... It's as if they're being manipulated into causing harm...

Barawa: Then we have even more reason to get a move on!

Sarya: Yes, but...

Barawa: We can deal with the case later! Right now we need to worry about ourselves!

Sarya: Right!

Vyrn: Everybody is running that way! Maybe they know a safe place to hide!

Vyrn: We beat some of the monsters, but there's more where that came from! Let's get out of here!

And with that, (Captain) and the crew escape from the remaining monsters by running to another hall.

Vyrn: Sheesh, even we can't deal with that many monsters!

Vyrn: Speaking of numbers, there are a lot of people in here.

Lyria: We're all squashed in like sardines!

Vyrn: Is this everybody who's on the ship?

Lyria: Maybe, but I haven't seen Therese...

Christina: One of my toads is missing too.

Vas: My butler doesn't seem to be here either...

Sarya: Hmm, perhaps...

Bunny Waitress: Eek! Lady Christy!

Christina: Keep your voice down! Are you trying to add to the guests' worries?

Bunny Waitress: Erm, Lady Christy... Look...

Christina: What is that thing?

Bunny Waitress: The doorknob's been tampered with...

Barawa: Hm, that device stinks of the Phantom Thief. Could it be a trap?

Sarya: I knew it! The Phantom Thief's funneled us here and locked us all in this room!

Barawa: What?

Sarya: Here, take a look at this note!

Note: Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am the Phantom Thief, Chat Noir.

Note: There is a treasure I must take back. That is why I had to gather you all here. I can't have anyone getting in my way.

Note: It isn't much, but I have provided you with a spot of mid-flight entertainment. Stay right where you are for a spell.

Note: And allow me to show you the skill of a true thief.

Note: Yours mysteriously,
Phantom Thief Chat Noir

Christina: Is this a joke?

Barawa: Entertainment? Does he mean this thing on the doorknob?

Sarya: It's quite possible...

Bunny Waitress: S-so we're all stuck here?

Vyrn: I don't really get it, but if we solve this doorknob thingy, we can leave the room?

Vyrn: C'mon then! Let's figure it out quick and get out of here!

Barawa: Wait! It might be a trap!

Sarya: It should be okay, right? He's not known to resort to tricks that accidently kill people...

Barawa: But how do we know that this note is from the real Phantom Thief? It could be from the sender of the first letter from days ago!

Vyrn: Real Phantom Thief? What are you talking about?

Sarya: Shhh, Detective!

Barawa: Oops!

Sarya: Pssst.
(Try not to let things slip like that! We're supposed to be handling this with utmost secrecy!)

Barawa: (I'm sorry, it's just...)

Sarya: (This is the real deal, I'm sure of it. Can you smell that? It's the perfume Chat Noir uses—his signature mark!)

Barawa: (Good point... This note does carry the scent of the Phantom Thief.)

Sarya: (And don't you go telling anyone about the perfume either!)

Sarya: (This highly-classified information is only for people involved with the investigation!)

Barawa: (All right, all right... No need to bite my head off.)

Barawa: May I have your attention, everyone. Please remain calm. There is no need to worry.

Barawa: This measly device is no match for me, the great Detective Barawa!

With that, the self-proclaimed great detective turns to face the puzzle on the door.

Barawa: I'm stumped.

Sarya: Wait a minute! You can't give up just like that!

Barawa: Easy for you to say. There's a clue written here for some reason.

Barawa: But I can't make heads or tails of it.

Vyrn: Let me see... Ahem...

Vyrn: "The task of opening the door falls on a person who has survived. And to survive, sustenance is a necessity."

Vyrn: "For a bug, that is a flower. For a frog, that is a bug. For a bird, that is a frog."

Vyrn: "And as for the bird, it will set you free."
What is this gibberish?

Vyrn: Do you get it, (Captain)?

Vyrn: You got an idea, don't you? I can see it on your face. Give it a try, (Captain)!

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 1: Cards on the Table - Episode 3: Scene 2

After struggling in vain with the cryptic puzzle left for them by the Phantom Thief, (Captain) admits defeat. Left with no other choice, Detective Barawa brute forces the door open.

Vyrn: Hmm, what's wrong, (Captain)?

Vyrn: How can you just give up! You were so confident a second ago!

Sarya: I think this is as far as (Captain) goes...

Barawa: So be it. Desperate times calls for desperate something-or-other.

Vyrn: Huh? Chairlock Holmes, why are you backing up?

Barawa: Just leave this to me!

Barawa: Haaah!

Vyrn: Whoa! He broke down the door!

Barawa: Ta-da! Now we can leave.

Sarya: Wh-what brute force...

Vyrn: Uh, I'm pretty sure you were supposed to use your head to solve the puzzle...

Barawa: But I did. I hit the door with my head and everything.

Barawa: And after even more thinking...

Barawa: You can draw the conclusion that we don't have time to play games with the Phantom Thief!

Vyrn: Oof... You have all the elegance of a bull in a china shop.

Sarya: Well, it's not bad to be a little unorthodox. At least then we can say Chat Noir isn't calling the shots.

Christina: In any case, the problem has been resolved. Let's get out of here and have a look around.

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 1: Cards on the Table - Episode 3: Scene 3

After quite a struggle, (Captain) manages to open the door. Although the Phantom Thief's true intentions are still unclear, they venture out of the room and assess the situation.

Vyrn: I knew you could do it, (Captain)! You solved it in no time at all!

Barawa: Hmm, you're a sharp one.

Sarya: Thanks to you, it looks like we can get out of this room!

Sarya: It seems odd though. What was Chat Noir doing outside while we were locked in here?

Barawa: I've got a bad feeling about this... Let's go and have a look around.

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 1: Cards on the Table - Episode 4

The group confirms that a number of people went missing during the monster invasion, and Christina forms a search party consisting of the crew, Barawa, Sarya, and Vas. Before long a machina soldier threatens to halt their search.

Christina: I want to find out if my toad is okay.

Draph Staff Member: I'll accompany you!

Lyria: Me too! I'm worried about Therese! Let's go and look for her, (Captain).

Vas: Not knowing my butler's whereabouts is troubling... I think I'll go search for him too.

Vyrn: Are you sure you'll be okay out there, mister? Shouldn't you stay somewhere safe?

Vas: You don't need to worry about me. I have...

Vas: This!

Lyria: Wow! What an amazing gun!

Vas: I couldn't get my hands on the casino's coveted Jewel Modele.

Vas: So I had this made instead. Hahaha. Isn't it amazing?

Vyrn: Wow, it's crammed with gold and jewels.

Vyrn: You know, I bet you wanted to show off that gun more than you wanted to save your butler.

Vas: You got me! I guess I couldn't help it. Hahaha.

Vyrn: Who'd have guessed... You're just like a kid with a new toy.

Sarya: ...

Barawa: What is it, Sarya?

Sarya: Nothing. I was just thinking...

Sarya: I don't understand what Chat Noir is plotting...

Sarya: I guess locking us away was just a means to buy himself some time for something else. Let's tread carefully.

Barawa: At least this much is for certain: his preparation is flawless.

Vyrn: Okay! Let's get moving!

Vyrn: It's quiet now that the monsters have all gone. It feels really different in here.

Vas: Humph... That's somewhat anticlimactic. I never even got a chance to use my gun!

Barawa: Vyrn, Vas, don't let your guard down. I've seen many a man meet his doom by not being prepared.

Sarya: For now, we're safe. We should just look for the missing people.

Vas: I hope my butler isn't hurt...

Vyrn: Hey, Chairlock Holmes. Why'd you quit being a soldier?

Barawa: Hmm, now that's a question...

Barawa: A long time ago, a letter from the Phantom Thief arrived at Vas's mansion.

Vas: That brings back memories.

Sarya: Chat Noir wanted the treasure stored in Vas's mansion, but Detective Barawa foiled the plot!

Barawa: Yep. And now I'm tracking down the Phantom Thief, but he's always one step ahead...

Vas: We vowed never to use that phrase.

Barawa: Hah hah hah! That's right. I promised never to say he's got a step on me.

Sarya: But, Detective, you're the only man who's ever managed to track him this far!

Barawa: Oh, stop it. Enough flattery...

Barawa: Well, that's the reason I became a detective.

Sarya: I admire that about you. That's why I became your assistant.

Vyrn: Wow, Chairlock Holmes sounds pretty awesome!

Barawa: Hahaha. And that's why they call me a great detective.

Vyrn: All right, let's solve this case lickety-split!

Barawa: Hahaha! Leave it to the great Detective Barawa!

Sarya: Let's hope all goes well...

Monster: !

Vas: Oooh. Looks like a live one.

Vyrn: Ahh! What's that?

Barawa: It's a huge machina soldier! Vas, get back!

Sarya: Chat Noir must have put this here!

Sarya: Detective, (Captain), please be careful!

Barawa: Sarya, what is it?

Sarya: This monster... It's not like the weak ones you faced before!

Sarya: This machina soldier has clearly been made specifically for combat! It's a weapon of mass destruction!

Barawa: Now that you mention it... I've seen this type of machine in the army.

Vyrn: Leave this to us! We'll bust this machina soldier to bits.

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 1: Cards on the Table - Episode 4: Scene 2

A mysterious primal beast appears, destroys the machina soldier, and then disappears. Sarya asks the crew to assist Detective Barawa with the investigation and explains that an imposter thief intends to steal the casino liner, but for some reason the real Phantom Thief is also on board.

Barawa: Is it over?

Sarya: Hehe! You almost got squashed there!

Vyrn: You did it, (Captain)! Just like always!

Machina Soldier: !

Vyrn: Hey! It's still moving!

Vas: Argh... Damned thing!

Barawa: Vas, get back!

???: ...

Suddenly the area is bathed in a bright light.

All involved forget about the machina soldier attacking Vas, their focus directed at the unbelievable sight in the middle of the light.

???: ...

Vyrn: What is that? Look! Something's coming out of the light!

Lyria: T-that's a primal beast!

Christina: That form... Can it be?

???: ...

The figure in the light looks around, and its eyes, soft with a loving gaze, narrow as it focuses on the machina soldier.

It reaches out a hand and lightly touches the machina soldier. The machine disintegrates into a shower of gold coins.

Vyrn: What just happened? Both the machina soldier and the primal beast disappeared!

Christina: That was...

Vyrn: Lyria, was that really a primal beast?

Lyria: Yes... It left as quickly as it appeared.

Vyrn: Oh brother... First a Phantom Thief and now a primal beast. What is with today?

Sarya: ...

Sarya: Detective...

Barawa: Yes?

Sarya: Do you think we could ask (Captain) to help us with our investigation?

Barawa: Hmm... Why would we do that?

Sarya: Releasing a monster to cause chaos while he steals the treasure is one of Chat Noir's signature techniques!

Sarya: This time there were more monsters than ever before and a primal beast to boot.

Sarya: There's something different about this case. Something that I think will require someone who is skilled in combat.

Barawa: Elementary, Sarya. I was thinking the same thing. You must have other reasons as well, right?

Sarya: Yes.

Sarya: Back in the room we were trapped in, (Captain) saw the Phantom Thief's puzzle and instinctively began thinking of a way to solve it.

Sarya: If (Captain) comes with us, maybe... we could outwit Chat Noir!

Barawa: Hahaha. Now that is an interesting idea! (Captain)'s intuition is pretty sharp. That much we can agree on.

Sarya: (Captain), do you think you could possibly cooperate with us on our investigation?

Of course!
Nope!

Choose: Of course!

Sarya: Thanks! We're a bit in over our heads here...

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Choose: Nope!

Sarya: What? Y-you won't help us?

Barawa: Of course they won't agree to help. We haven't even discussed compensation.

Christina: Taking on somebody like the Phantom Thief is not something you do out of the goodness of your heart. I wouldn't.

Christina: As the manager of the Jewel Resort, it is my duty to protect it!

Christina: Help me protect my casino, little kitten, and I'll make it worth your time. I guarantee it.

Vyrn: So whaddaya say, (Captain)? Should we help 'em out?

Vyrn: What? You'll do it if there's a reward? When did you become all about the money, huh?

Sarya: Oh, thank goodness. We're a bit in over our heads here...

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Vyrn: In over your heads? Whatcha mean?

Christina: I'm the one who called them here, so let me explain.

Christina: What I'm about to tell you is known only to the detective, myself, and a handful of my employees, so don't repeat any of this to anyone else.

Christina: Right now the Jewel Resort is being targeted by a notorious criminal called Chat Noir, the Phantom Thief.

Christina: One day we received a note. In it, Chat Noir stated that my Jewel Resort would soon belong to him.

Christina: Since then business at the casino has been declining irregularly.

Christina: If this continues, I'm going to lose the ship.

Lyria: So the Phantom Thief might really take the casino...

Barawa: And that's why she called me, the great Detective Barawa.

Sarya: And his assistant, Sarya!

Vyrn: I remember you guys talking about an imposter or something. What's that about?

Barawa: We suspect the sender of the note that Christina mentioned before...

Sarya: Is a copycat. Basically a fake Phantom Thief. That much is certain.

Barawa: Without a doubt. It didn't have the scent.

Lyria: The scent?

Barawa: Chat Noir marks all his messages with a special perfume. That is a fact only known to those involved in the investigation.

Vyrn: Really...

Sarya: There are many copycats out there who use the name Chat Noir, but...

Barawa: The trouble is, the message Christina received did not have that smell.

Barawa: In other words, this ship is being targeted by both Chat Noir and an imposter at the same time.

Vyrn: I can't make apples or oranges out of what you're saying anymore...

Barawa: I don't know what the real Phantom Thief is here for. But one thing is clear: he's up to no good.

Lyria: Are you going to catch both of them?

Barawa: Of course! Or my name isn't the great Detective Barawa!

Lyria: Erm... I wonder if I can keep up with all of this...

Barawa: Don't worry. We're pros. And if we all work together, we can solve this case.

Barawa: I look forward to working with you, (Captain).

What was once a quick jaunt by the crew to the Jewel Resort Casino Liner has become a full-blown mystery.

(Captain) agrees to partner with Detective Barawa, who is hot on the tail of the phantom thieves.

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Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 2: Suspects, Suspects Everywhere - Episode 1

Vas has his gun stolen by Chat Noir during their search, but getting it back will have to wait until every missing person is found. They manage to find Therese first, whose voice sounds strange from inhaling too much dust.

Phantom Thief Chat Noir has sent the Jewel Resort Casino into chaos.

In order to save the casino liner from its crisis, (Captain) lends a helping hand to Detective Barawa.

Lyria: We can't find Therese anywhere.

Christina: And I still don't know where my missing toad is. Damned Phantom Thief...

Vas: Oh, hello again.
Alas, I didn't find my butler either. On the contrary...

Barawa: Go on...

Vas: Er... Well, my gun has been stolen.

Barawa: What?

Vyrn: Holy smokes! It looked super fancy too!

Vas: Suddenly smoke filled the room, and when it cleared, the gun had disappeared from my hand.

Vas: This must also be the doing of the Phantom Thief. I was too careless.

Barawa: Hmm, perhaps when the Phantom Thief talked about getting what was his, he meant Vas's gun...

Vas: Don't joke around! I had that gun made-to-order!

Barawa: Hmm. If that was his aim, then the situation just took a turn for the worse.

Sarya: What should we do now, Detective?

Barawa: Hmm, well...

Vyrn: How about we find the missing people first?

Vas: I agree. Having my gun stolen seriously hurts, but...

Vas: It should be our top priority to make sure the other passengers are safe.

Barawa: How could this have happened while I was on this ship... As soon as we make sure everyone is safe, let's try to find the gun.

Vas: Agreed. This whole affair is getting ridiculous if you ask me.

Therese: ...

Lyria: Oh, Therese!

Vyrn: You feeling all right?

Therese: Y-yes... Cough...

Vyrn: Hey, why's your voice gone all weird?

Therese: Erm, I think I inhaled too much dust in the commotion.

Lyria: Are you okay?

Therese: I'm... fine... Cough...

Therese collapses from exhaustion brought on by fighting monsters released by the Phantom Thief.

The crew resumes searching for the other missing people while looking after the duelist.

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 2: Suspects, Suspects Everywhere - Episode 2

The next missing person to be found is one of the casino's employees. His behavior is a little odd, most likely due to the terror of being chased by monsters.

Barawa: All right, who's left?

Sarya: There shouldn't be that many missing.

Vyrn: How do you know that?

Sarya: A little while ago I made a list of all the people who had evacuated into the room with us.

Sarya: And when you put that together with Christina's ship manifest...

Barawa: Who is missing becomes immediately apparent. Excellent work, Sarya.

Sarya: I was just killing time while we figured out how to escape, but it unexpectedly came in handy!

Bunny Waitress: Oh! There's our missing colleague!

Casino Staff: Lady Christy. I humbly ap0l0gize f0r causing y0u s0 much w0rry.

Casino Staff: Thank y0u.

Christina: You think I was worried about you, you useless lump? I was only worried that there weren't enough workers to look after my guests!

Casino Staff: I sincerely ap0l0gize f0r my failures.

Bunny Waitress: Erm, you know, you seem a bit off.

Casino Staff: It must be a c0ld. C0ugh. C0ugh.

Bunny Waitress: That sounds terrible... Will you be all right?

Vyrn: Let's get a move on already! Time to find the next one!

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 2: Suspects, Suspects Everywhere - Episode 3

The final missing person left to be found is Vas's butler, Ettore. A ship-wide search turns up nothing until they hear his scream; Ettore is being attacked by monsters and the crew attempt to save him.

Vyrn: Erm, so who's still left to find?

Vas: My butler, Ettore. We went through hell together. He's not the kind to go down without a fight.

Barawa: Where should we start looking?

Sarya: Judging by the way the monsters are acting, I feel like they don't hurt anyone that's found a place to hide.

Sarya: Or so I think...

Lyria: Now that you mention it, none of the monsters tried to break into the room we were in to attack us.

Barawa: Ahh, of course. That means...

Vyrn: He's hiding in a place we haven't searched yet!

Barawa: Correct. Let's hope he's safe.

Lyria: He's nowhere to be found...

Vyrn: Now that I think about it, this ship is huuuge!

Sarya: But it's not as if he could have gone very far, considering the situation.

Barawa: Good point. He wouldn't know when it was safe to leave his hiding spot with all the monsters running around.

Christina: Humph...

Christina: I don't know where the thieving rat is. But it's been running free on my ship for far too long.

Christina: I will make Chat Noir rue the day he decided to pick a fight with me!

Therese: ...

Man's Voice: Aaah! Help meeee!

Vas: That voice... It's my butler, Ettore!

Barawa: We've finally found him! Quick, we need to help! Let's go, (Captain)!

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 2: Suspects, Suspects Everywhere - Episode 4

The search party heads back to the main hall with all missing persons accounted for. Christina explains that the primal beast they had seen earlier was probably Mammon, a being who manipulates desire and leaves calamity in its wake.

Ettore: Thank you for finding me. I can't believe my lord came to look for me...

Vas: Hahaha. Ol' Barawa and (Captain) were with me, so I wasn't completely alone.

Ettore: Thank you, everyone. When the monsters suddenly appeared, I just ran for my life!

Vyrn: It's fine. Me and (Captain) are used to this sort of thing!

Ettore: Oh, I'm sure you are. But anyway, thank you.

Barawa: Hahaha, I'll be reassured after I have ensured your safety.

Sarya: I think we've found everyone who didn't escape with us earlier. Probably.

Lyria: Great! Let's get everybody back to a safe place!

Christina: ...

Vyrn: What's up? Since when have you been the silent type?

Christina: Since that primal beast showed up.

Lyria: As soon as I felt its presence, it instantly disappeared.

Vyrn: Are you worried about it? 'Cause I think we probably should be!

Christina: I think I've seen it before... I think it was Mammon.

Vyrn: Hmm, why do you think that?

Christina: Those in the gambling business know her in some capacity. She's a demon that controls desire.

Lyria: Desire?

Christina: Money, love, and even food are her domain. When you want something badly, fervor builds up inside you, doesn't it?

Christina: This primal beast, Mammon, manipulates this fervor of desire.

Vyrn: So she's like... the casino's resident guardian angel?

Christina: Not exactly. Whenever she pulls the strings of desire, in the end, blood will flow.

Christina: They say that whenever a gambler loses their life through the pursuit of decadence and debauchery, Mammon is to blame.

Christina: I don't know who that thieving rat is, but he has brought that abomination to my Jewel Resort.

Vyrn: I just got chills down to my tail...

Christina: One thing is certain though.

Barawa: Which is?

Christina: The decline in business at the casino is definitely Mammon's doing.

Christina: Unless, of course, a large percentage of my employees have betrayed me, which is impossible.

Vas: I agree. I doubt any of the staff here would even think about betraying Christina.

Christina: Exactly. I have trained them all to only follow orders from me.

Christina: But Mammon fans the flames of greed. What if Mammon is dangling the casino's money in front of them, tempting them to betray me?

Barawa: If their loyalty to you has weakened, then they may have a helping hand in trying to hijack the ship.

Christina: Tch... I think I know which of my toads was seduced by greed, but...

Christina: Who's behind it all? I can't say with certainty.

Lyria: Yes. It feels like a small tear in the heart could turn into something much bigger...

Barawa: You're saying even a little discontent at the Jewel Resort could cause anybody to become the imposter phantom thief?

Lyria: Maybe, but...

Vyrn: All employees grumble from time to time... Even here!

Lyria: Just like you, Vyrn. Every time you come here, you always leave with less, and then you—

Barawa: I see. So Vyrn is one of the suspects.

Vyrn: Hey, knock it off!

Christina: Really? What do you have to say to these allegations, little lizard?

Vyrn: I ain't done nothin'!

Christina: In any case, this is a real mess. So if you do encounter the primal beast again, stay calm and collected.

Christina: If you even show the slightest itch of craving, it may be exploited by Mammon. Don't forget, kittens.

It is said that one who is entranced by Mammon does not choose the method with which to satiate their desire.

Wary that accomplices are hiding under the guise of feigned ignorance among the passengers, the crew returns to the casino hall.

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 2: Suspects, Suspects Everywhere - Episode 4: Scene 2

The crew returns to the casino hall, but Detective Barawa suspects that Chat Noir has disguised himself, posing as one of the three people they had rescued.

Barawa: Ah, we made it back.

Sarya: Phew, it sure is a relief to be back somewhere safe.

Barawa: No, not quite.

Sarya: Detective?

Barawa: There was probably a reason the Phantom Thief trapped us earlier.

Barawa: He must have been preparing a trick in order to try and outsmart us. He's that sort of guy.

Sarya: I agree. He often uses a distraction while he prepares a trick behind the victim's back!

Barawa: Exactly. Chat Noir likes to outsmart people, and disguises are his specialty.

Vyrn: Whatcha tryin' to say, Chairlock Holmes?

Barawa: Other than stealing Vas's gun, he has to have done something else.

Barawa: I thought sending in the machina soldier was his idea, but perhaps it was something... else.

Barawa: He's up to something. You know what I mean, Vyrn?

Vyrn: Uh, no... Why would I?

Barawa: Sarya, what about you?

Sarya: Let me see. Chat Noir is a master of disguises.

Sarya: If he were trying to outwit us, I suppose he could be in disguise right now, hiding among us.

Barawa: Elementary, my dear Sarya. I thought the same thing.

Barawa: He has played a similar trick before.

Sarya: That's right. He has...

Barawa: I learned my lesson. Anybody who's left my sight, even for a moment, is a suspect.

Barawa: In other words, Chat Noir is one of the three people we found!

Barawa: He is in this very room! Is it you, Mr. Employee? Is it you, the butler? Or maybe it's you, the duelist!

Vyrn: What?

Casino Staff: ...

Ettore: ...

Therese: !

Everyone freezes at the detective's unexpected announcement.

Has the great Detective Barawa, through superb and intuitive reasoning, managed to corner Phantom Thief Chat Noir?

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Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 3: Cat Among the Pigeons - Episode 1

According to Detective Barawa's suspicions, the Phantom Thief is disguised as either the casino staff member, Ettore the butler, or Therese. Ettore is the first to be questioned, and as soon as his interrogation is over, monsters attack.

The great Detective Barawa points his finger first at the casino staff member, then to Ettore, and finally to Therese.

According to his deductions, one of them is actually Chat Noir in disguise.

Barawa: One of you is Chat Noir! Is it you, Mr. Employee? Is it you, the butler? Or maybe it's you, the duelist!

Casino Staff: ...

Ettore: ...

Therese: !

Vyrn: Wait a minute! This is a little crazy, don't ya think?

Lyria: Vyrn's right! How can you think that Therese is the Phantom Thief?

Barawa: I understand where you're coming from, but Chat Noir's disguises are crafty. Don't be taken in.

Sarya: I have a suggestion, Detective.

Barawa: What is it, Sarya? Go ahead.

Sarya: Why don't you question everyone to narrow down the suspects?

Barawa: Good idea. If the Phantom Thief has indeed disguised himself, he is sure to slip up eventually.

Barawa: Ettore, please tell us your version of events first.

Ettore: Me? Very well.

Ettore: I'd be pleased to get this whole business out of the way, so I can go and prepare tea for my lord.

Barawa: Thank you. My first and foremost priority is to clear you from suspicion.

Barawa: So what shall we ask first?

Who are you?
Why did you come to the casino?
Where were you at the time of the incident?
I don't have anything I want to ask...

Choose: Who are you?

Barawa: Ah yes, there might be hidden information we overlooked with regards to that. Good question, (Captain).

Ettore: I see. Well, let me introduce myself then.

Ettore: My name is Ettore. I work as Lord Vas's butler.

Ettore: I take care of all of his needs.

Barawa: What is your connection to Vas?

Ettore: Well, I first met Lord Vas over ten years ago.

Ettore: I've been happily serving him ever since.

Sarya: Over ten years ago, you say...

Ettore: Yes, twelve years ago to be precise. I started doing this job when I was only twenty-four years old.

Vas: That's right. I'm pretty sure the Phantom Thief wouldn't know personal information like that.

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Choose: Why did you come to the casino?

Ettore: I accompany Lord Vas where ever he goes.
That includes the Jewel Resort.

Ettore: He would often come here to gamble in his free time.

Christina: That's true. There isn't a soul among the staff who doesn't know Vas.

Ettore: There are even times when Lord Vas is approached by Christina with delicate issues.

Christina: Stop, Ettore.

Christina: To be clear, it was Vas who approached me with his delicate issues.

Christina: But what we did then has nothing to do with Chat Noir.

Christina: So let's forget about that detail, shall we, little kittens?

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Choose: Where were you at the time of the incident?

Sarya: The time of the incident... As in the time the rest of us were being chased into a different room by Chat Noir's monsters.

Ettore: The casino hall had filled with smoke and when it cleared, there were monsters everywhere.

Ettore: I ran, not because of a lack of experience fighting monsters, but because there were simply too many!

Ettore: I was so busy running for my life that before I knew it, I was lost!

Ettore: If Lord Vas had met with some unfortunate incident while I was away... I failed you, my lord.

Vas: Stop it, Ettore. All that matters is that you're safe.

Vas: If you were to endanger yourself in order to protect me, it would be too much to bear.

Ettore: Lord Vas... Such kind words... are wasted on me... Sob...

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Choose: I don't have anything I want to ask...

Barawa: Are we all done with questioning Ettore, (Captain)?

Finish questioning.
Interrogate further.

Choose: Interrogate further.
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Barawa: So what shall we ask about next?

Who are you?
Why did you come to the casino?
Where were you at the time of the incident?
I don't have anything I want to ask...

Choose: Finish questioning.

Barawa: It seems like that's all we have to work with.

Sarya: Was anyone able to make any useful deductions?

Vyrn: Uh... Thinking's not my strong suit...

Barawa: Next up is...

Monsters: ...!

Lyria: Eek!

Vyrn: Whoa! What's going on?

Vyrn: Good timing though! I was getting bored!

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 3: Cat Among the Pigeons - Episode 2

Barawa and Sarya think the monster attack shows that Chat Noir is getting impatient. Next up for interrogation is the casino staff member, whose odd behavior and bizarre speech patterns send up red flags of suspicion. When the crew finish their questioning, monsters appear once again.

Barawa: Is it over? I sure wish that dastard would cut it out with the surprises.

Vyrn: That scared me... Phantom Thief's got a mean bag of tricks.

Sarya: Detective, if I may?

Barawa: What is it, Sarya?

Sarya: I have a feeling that monster attack was hastily improvised.

Sarya: Maybe Chat Noir is starting to panic.

Barawa: Elementary, Sarya. If he's trying to disrupt the questioning...

Barawa: My theory that he is among these three here must be correct.

Sarya: Let's be careful when gathering more information so we don't spook Chat Noir.

Barawa: Who's story shall we hear next... How about you, the staff member?

Casino Staff: Yes, sir.

Barawa: What should we ask first?

Who are you?
Why did you come to the casino?
Where were you at the time of the incident?
I don't have anything I want to ask...

Choose: Who are you?

Casino Staff: I am an empl0yee 0f this casin0.

Barawa: What does that job consist of?

Casino Staff: Card dealing, h0use cleaning, c0ncierge... I d0 whatever is needed.

Sarya: Hmm, incidentally, when did you start working at the casino?

Casino Staff: I d0 n0t remember when I started here. Time had passed s0 quickly bef0re I knew it.

Sarya: Hmm, (Captain), don't you think the way he's talking is a little suspicious?

Press him.
Leave it alone.

Choose: Press him.

Sarya: Erm, there's something about your voice...

Casino Staff: I have acquired, unf0rtunately, a c0ld. And the c0nditi0n 0f my thr0at is n0t g00d. C0ugh. C0ugh.

Sarya: Yes, but I meant the way you speak is... unique.

Casino Staff: That is h0w we speak in my birthplace.

Sarya: And may I ask where that might be?

Casino Staff: Um... Eh...

Casino Staff: I f0rg0t. C0ugh. C0ugh.

Sarya: Even though you were born there?

Barawa: (That's enough, Sarya. Sometimes if you push somebody too far, it can have the opposite effect of what you want.)

Sarya: (You're right. It's better if he doesn't think we suspect him.）

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Choose: Leave it alone.

Sarya: (This employee seems very suspicious.)

Sarya: (But it might be a good idea to let him think we don't suspect him.)

Barawa: (True. If you push somebody too far, it can have the opposite effect of what you want.)

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Choose: Why did you come to the casino?

Casino Staff: T0 w0rk 0f c0urse.

Sarya: Why did you decide to work at the Jewel Resort specifically?

Casino Staff: I wanted Lady Christy t0 n0tice me with her kind and lusci0us heart.

Casino Staff: Thank y0u.

Christina: How can you say something so ridiculous at a time like this?

Christina: I don't recall ever teaching my toads to act like this.

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Choose: Where were you at the time of the incident?

Casino Staff: I received 0rders fr0m my master—

Sarya: Your master? You mean Christina?

Casino Staff: I did n0t say that. C0ugh. C0ugh.

Casino Staff: Um... When the m0nsters came int0 the hall, I was 0n a break.

Casino Staff: N0, wait... I was definitely thinking ab0ut g0ing t0 buy supplies.

Casino Staff: In any event, I was n0t in the hall.

Barawa: Thank you. That's enough.

Sarya: Detective, there is something wrong with this person.

Barawa: I'm pretty sure everything is wrong with this person.

Barawa: But one thing stands out like a sore eyeball.

Sarya: The part where he said "orders from my master", right?

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Choose: I don't have anything I want to ask...

Barawa: Are we all done with questioning?

Finish questioning.
Interrogate further.

Choose: Interrogate further.
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Barawa: So what shall we ask about next?

Who are you?
Why did you come to the casino?
Where were you at the time of the incident?
I don't have anything I want to ask...

Choose: Finish questioning.

Barawa: Well, we better not push too hard on that point.

Sarya: Yes. I agree.

Sarya: Let's get the information out of him little by little. Then we can tie it all together into conclusive evidence.

Sarya: I've never met such a suspicious person.

Vyrn: Yup. As bad as they come.

Barawa: Now on to—

Monsters: ...!

Casino Staff: Aaah! M0nsters! M0nsters! Help meeee!

Vyrn: What! They're after the worker dude!

Barawa: This is bad. Were our suspicions turned against us, and now he's trying to erase this guy?

Sarya: What should we do?

Vyrn: Let's just beat them up for now. Watch out though! They seem stronger than the last ones, (Captain)!

Detective Barawa and the Jewel Resort Incident - Chapter 3: Cat Among the Pigeons - Episode 3

Last up for interrogation is the bunny waitress, Therese. After hearing the testimonies of the three suspects, Barawa and Sarya initiate Operation Bag the Chat.

Barawa: Phew, it's one thing after another! This may well be the biggest challenge that I, the great Detective Barawa, have ever faced.

Sarya: This is the first time that Chat Noir has ever used such violent methods.

Vyrn: You think the Phantom Thief is getting desperate? I mean, why's he doing this to us?

Sarya: Chat Noir's motives are unclear.

Sarya: But it's my opinion that he's not here simply to steal something.

Sarya: It's more like he's out to grab the world's attention.

Vyrn: Huh? So you're saying he's just a big showboat?

Sarya: I don't have any proof to back it up though. Just a woman's intuition.

Therese: It's best not to completely ignore that intuition though.

Christina: I agree. I've seen many a dealer fall when luck favors that intuition. Truly a terrifying sight...

Barawa: That's enough small talk. Therese, it's time for your questioning.

Therese: M-me?

Barawa: I'm sorry, but we have to question everyone who didn't escape with us.

Christina: Very well. While you may have been fighting the monsters to ensure the safety of the guests, we must do this by the book.

Christina: Prove your innocence, Therese.

Therese: I understand.

Barawa: What shall we ask?

Who are you?
Why did you come to the casino?
Where were you at the time of the incident?
I don't have anything I want to ask...

Choose: Who are you?

Therese: I'm a bunny waitress.

Therese: My job is to entertain the casino guests in the main hall.

Sarya: I see, and what does that entail?

Therese: I sometimes play cards with the guests.

Barawa: Hm, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly suspicious here.

Vyrn: Huh?

Lyria: I think something's not quite right about what she's saying though...

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Choose: Why did you come to the casino?

Therese: The glitz and glamor of a place like the Jewel Resort has always had a special place in my heart.

Therese: I told myself when I grow up, I want to make sure everyone enjoys playing cards. So I studied the rules for all sorts of casino games.

Sarya: Was your original aim to become a card dealer?

Therese: Hehe. Yes, actually.

Therese: Oh, but that doesn't mean I'm unhappy being a bunny waitress. I hop along with pride.

Therese: Making sure the guests enjoy their games is fun too!

Lyria: Therese, what are you saying?

Vyrn: Earlier you were super embarrassed to be dressed as a bunny...

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Choose: Where were you at the time of the incident?

Therese: When the terribly scary monsters came into the hall... I was so terrified.

Therese: I grabbed a sword, but it might as well have been a prop.

Therese: I couldn't stop shaking. All I could do was hop around in a panic.

Vyrn: Therese, have you lost your marbles?

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Choose: I don't have anything I want to ask...

Barawa: Are we all done with questioning Therese, (Captain)?

Finish questioning.
Interrogate further.

Choose: Finish questioning.

Sarya: That's about as far as we go.

Barawa: So... That was suspicious...

Sarya: Agreed, but it was a completely coherent testimony...

Sarya: Still, I have a bad feeling about this.

Barawa: What?

Sarya: Keeping your opponent's attention in one place while you prepare something elsewhere is a common trick.

Sarya: That's what worries me. This interrogation could be part of Chat Noir's trap.

Barawa: I see. Then we should speed things up.

Sarya: Right. Let's resolve this before Chat Noir can make a move.

Barawa: (Captain), things are going to get a little... rough.

Vyrn: What? Rough? Whaddya mean?

Barawa: It's time to capture the thief! Initiate Operation Bag the Chat!

Vyrn: Uh... That came out of left field...

Barawa: Exactly. He won't be expecting this either.

Sarya: The Phantom Thief is one of the three people we just interrogated. That much is certain.

Barawa: We'll force the Phantom Thief to expose himself with the testimonies and capture him here and now!

Sarya: The Phantom Thief is a formidable opponent. (Captain), please lend us a hand.

Lyria: Oooh... This is getting tense!

Sarya: Chat Noir likes to toy with people by moving quickly and playing tricks.

Sarya: However, it's likely that he's lacking in combat ability.

Barawa: He compensates for this inadequacy with his mechanical minions.

Sarya: They are never far from Chat Noir. In fact there's probably one in this very room.

Sarya: In other words, we should bear in mind at least one of the suspects is a machine.

Sarya: But taking it a step further, I have deduced that there is probably only one.

Sarya: The minions need to mimic skydwellers so well that it wouldn't be possible for him to have prepared multiple others.

Sarya: Therefore there is only one innocent person here. Use the evidence we've gathered to bring both Chat Noir and his machine minion to justice!

Barawa: Be careful not to hurt the innocent person. That'll just give the real culprits a chance to escape.

Barawa: If that happens, all the investigating we've done so far will have been for nothing. Judge carefully, (Captain).

Barawa: Although sometimes battle can make things clearer, maybe it's better to recap the testimonies before you start.

Sarya: I've noted down all of the suspects' testimonies. Would you like to review any of them?

See Ettore's testimony.
See the staff member's testimony.
See Therese's testimony.
I've already heard enough.

Choose: See Ettore's testimony.

Barawa: So what shall we ask first?

Who are you?
Why did you come to the casino?
Where were you at the time of the incident?
I don't have anything I want to ask…

Choose: Who are you?

Barawa: Ah yes, there might be hidden information we overlooked with regards to that. Good question, (Captain).

Ettore: I see. Well, let me introduce myself then.

Ettore: My name is Ettore. I work as Lord Vas's butler.

Ettore: I take care of all of his needs.

Barawa: What is your connection to Vas?

Ettore: Well, I first met Lord Vas over ten years ago.

Ettore: I've been happily serving him ever since.

Sarya: Over ten years ago, you say...

Ettore: Yes, twelve years ago to be precise. I started doing this job when I was only twenty-four years old.

Vas: That's right. I'm pretty sure the Phantom Thief wouldn't know personal information like that.

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