Trials and Investigations

This is a guide to the trial testimonies and investigation arguments of all five cases, compiled from the notes I took as I was playing.

Case 1: The Coldhearted Aristocrat

Tutorial argument against merchant:

At first claim, Present Apple

At second claim, choose "Intuition"

Trial Day 1:

At Statement 4/4, Present Celeste's Sword

Press Statement 4/4 to add new evidence, at the new Statement 5/5, Present Autopsy Report

Investigation Day 1:

Argument against Orym White:

Ask him all questions first to build Psychological Profile

At first Elocution, choose "Deflect"

At second Elocution, choose "Defend"

At third Elocution, choose "Rationalize"

What can we tell about how Flinhart died?

"Flinhart didn't move during the murder."

How did the bottle shatter?

"Flinhart dropped the bottle during the attack."

What can we tell about the state of the crime scene?

"The crime scene had no lighting during the murder."

Argument against Celeste McCoy:

At first claim, Present Flinhart's Sister Testimony

At second claim, Present Celeste's Occupation

At third claim, Present Shattered Bottle of Lotus Juice

Trial Day 2:

At statement 4/6, present Broken Power Cell

At statement 4/4, present Mage Blade

Press statement 3/4 to update Crime Scene Map and obtain Conjure Light, at new statement 4/5, present updated Crime Scene Map

Which spell did Garrick Pierce use to commit murder? (Case's culprit in spoilers.)

"Shape Liquid"

Argument against Garrick Pierce:

At first claim, Present Crime Scene Map

At second claim, Present Crime Scene Picture

At third claim, Present Perjury by Garrick Pierce

To fill up Insight gauge, Project Shape Liquid

At culprit's final claim, Present Shattered Bottle of Lotus Juice, and you'll win the case.

Case 2: The Walking Dead

Investigation Day 1:

How does the evidence implicate Wallace?

"A magical trace of necromancy was found on the body."

Which spell do they think Wallace used?

"Necrotic Blight"

What is wrong with the crime scene?

"Bellwether's body was covered in blood."

Argument against Valentina:

At first claim, use "Empathy"

At second claim, use "Threaten"

At third claim, Present "Valentina's Magical Trace"

Why doesn't Valentina know that the spell was necromancy?

"The spell cast on Valentina healed her."

Trial Day 1:

At statement 4/5, Present Bloodstain Under the Body

Which spell would leave a trace of necromancy?

Present Mend Wounds

At statement 3/5, press to reveal new statement 4/6, then Present Autopsy Report at new statement

At statement 5/5, use "Interpret"

How did the twins trick the Inquisition?

"Valentina switched places with Valerie."

Investigation Day 2:

What is motivating Steelwind to keep secrets?

"Paranoia"

Who has Steelwind trusted for this case?

"Tyrion and Celeste"

Why does Steelwind trust us this time?

"Tyrion isn't controlled by the nobility."

What can you infer about the secret witness?

"The witness is a noble."

Whose locker had the most suspicious evidence?

"Miriam Frega"

Argument against Aria Steelwind:

At first claim, Present Steelwind's Orders

At second claim, Present The Four Pillar Families

At third claim, Present Evidence in the Locker

At fourth claim, use "Threaten"

Trial Day 2:

At statement 3/5, Press, which won't reveal a new statement but a hidden emotion, then go back to statement 3/5 and Present Steelwind's Deduction

At statement 3/4, Press, then ask for the detail "Did she make any sounds?", then Present Animate Corpse

What created Bellwether's voice?

Present Arcane Constructs

Who ordered the Construct to hide the body?

Present Theodore Redmond (Case's culprit in spoilers)

At statement 5/5, Present Bellwether's Plan

At statement 2/5, Present Bellwether's Plan

Argument against Theodore Redmond:

At first claim, Present Arcane Constructs

At second claim, use "Intuition"

At third claim, Present Evidence in the Locker

At fourth claim, Present Construct in the Locker Room

At fifth claim, Present Construct in the Locker Room

To fill up the Insight gauge, first, Project Construct's Logic Limitation

Then, Project Construct in the Locker Room

What stopped the Construct from leaving the Locker Room?

Present The Academy Lockdown System

How did the lockdown affect the Construction's actions?

"Redmond's series of commands was interrupted by the lockdown.", and you'll win the case

Case 3: The Progenitor of Horus

Investigation Day 1:

How did the transmutation spell affect the guard rail?

"The spell weakened the structural integrity of the guard rails."

What was the intention of weakening the guard rails?

"The unknown mage wanted someone to fall into the vat."

Argument against Mosourika Tudor:

At first claim, Present Rika Helped Justin

At second claim, use "Doubt"

At third claim, use "Intuition"

At fourth claim, Present Justin's Meeting?

Trial Day 1:

At statement 4/5, Press, then pick "What was Mosourika doing?" for new statement 5/5; at new statement 5/5, Present Mosourika's Testimony

At statement 2/5, Present Aster and Morrison's Testimony

Choose "They're both telling the truth"

Choose "Another person fell into the vat"

At "This was clearly an accident", Present Transmutation on the Guard Rails

Investigation Day 2:

How did metallic shards appear in the vat?

"A metal object was thrown into the vat."

What should the magical liquid have done to the object?

"The vat liquid should have completely destroyed the metal object."

Why wasn't the metal object fully destroyed?

"The vat liquid was neutralized shortly after the accident was reported."

Trial Day 2:

At statement 3/4, Press to obtain Magical Door and new statement 4/5; at new statement 4/5, Present Justin's Planned Robbery

At statement 4/4, Present Products from Von Sanctus

Who sent the Arcane Construct?

Present Lloyd von Sanctus (Case's culprit in spoilers.)

At statement 6/6, Present Send Message

Argument against Lloyd von Sanctus:

At first claim, Present Products from Von Sanctus

At second claim, use "Intuition"

At third claim, Present Aurinax Blockade

Which piece of evidence would connect the murder to von Sanctus?

"The object that Lloyd von Sanctus attuned to."

How could von Sanctus easily destroy the evidence?

"The evidence was thrown into the vat of volatile liquid."

What piece of evidence would von Sanctus also dispose of?

"The Arcane Construct."

Why did von Sanctus sabotage the guard rail?

"Von Sanctus wanted Justin's death to look like an accident.", and you'll win the case.

Case 4: Severed Ties

Trial Day 1 as Ruby Tymora:

At statement 7/7, Present William Frega's Inheritance?

Investigation Day 1:

When did the murder occur?

"The murder occurred during the lockdown."

Where did the murder weapon come from?

"The murderer took the murder weapon in this room."

What is flawed in the prosecution's case?

"Beatrice Frega is completely blind."

Argument against Laefe/Liafal Frega (game inconsistently switches between both as her first name):

At first claim, Present Laefe's Testimony

At second claim, use "Rationalize"

At third claim, Present Laefe's Engagement

At fourth claim, use "Appeal"

What do we know about the thief of the Sword of Spell Eating?

"The thief is a powerful mage."

What does this tell us about William Frega?

"William died after the lockdown activated."

Trial Day 1 as Tyrion Cuthbert:

At statement 3/5, Present William Frega's Inheritance

At statement 5/5, Present Laefe's Engagement

To fill up the Insight gauge, first, Present William Frega's Inheritance

Second, Present Autopsy Report

Third, Present Ruby Tymora

Fourth, Present Miriam Frega

Investigation Day 2:

What did Tracker hear when he woke up?

"Tracker heard rats running in the vents."

Why didn't Laefe answer Tracker's message?

"The Familial Bond was nullified by Anti-Magic Field."

Why did Tracker finally hear Laefe?

"The stick that Tracker obtained was actually the Sword of Spell Eating."

Trial Day 2:

At statement 6/6, Press, then ask "How did you find Eugene"; at new statement 6/6, Present Lockdown System

To fill up the Insight gauge, first, Present William Frega's Inheritance

Second, Present Sword of Spell Eating

Third, Present Familial Bond

Who did Tracker see in the air vent?

"Eugene Haroldson"

Why was Eugene in the air vents?

"Eugene was acting of their own free will."

How could Eugene have carried out this plan independently?

"Eugene wore the Armbands of Intellect."

At statement 3/5, use "Interpret"

Where are the Armbands of Intellect right now?

"Eugene is wearing the Armbands at this moment."

At statement 3/6, Press for updated statement, then at new statement 3/6, Present Frega Manor - Floor 2

At next testimony, there are no contradictions, so Press all statements to move on

How did the Sword of Spell Eating end up in that hallway?

"The thief dropped the sword in the hallway."

Why was the thief in that hallway?

"The thief was sneaking through the air vents."

What did Beatrice use to commit the murder? (Case's culprit in spoilers)

Present Familial Bond

At statement 3/5, Press for updated statement, then at new statement 3/5, Present Invisibility

At statement 3/5, use "Interpret"

Why is Marrunath using the term "master"?

"Beatrice is not Marrunath's master."

Why wouldn't Marrunath simply lie?

"Demons are not able to lie."

Argument against Beatrice Frega:

Against first claim, Present Familial Bond (the Argument gauge won't drain, but this is the right answer)

Against second claim, Present Sword of Spell Eating (the Argument gauge won't drain, but this is the right answer)

Against third claim, use "Threaten" (this will apparently fail to work, but you won't get a Game Over and the story will continue)

How do you prove that Beatrice ordered Marrunath?

"Use physical evidence that connects Beatrice and Marrunath."

What is unique about Beatrice's relationship with Marrunath?

"Their connection is facilitated through a Pact."

Who told you something about demonic pacts?

Present Harold Haroldson, and you'll win the case.

Case 5: Attorney of the Arcane (Major plot spoilers in this case)

Investigation Day 1:

How did Sibyl's body end up in the lake?

"The murderer threw Sibyl from the balcony."

What's strange about the order of the murders?

"The murderer could have killed Pierce second."

Argument against Aria Steelwind:

At first claim, use "Doubt"

At second claim, Present Alaric's Testimony

At third claim, Present Force Cage

At fourth claim, use "Threaten"

Trial Day 1:

At statement 6/6, Present The Purple Mark

What event was Beatrice referring to?

"Marrunath hid the purple mark from Beatrice."

Why would Marrunath interfere?

"The purple mark is related to a demon."

How could something demonic control Beatrice?

"Beatrice lost control of their actions due to a Blood Contract."

What does this tell us about Aria?

"Aria lost control of their mind due to a Blood Contract."

Which demon did Aria make a Blood Contract with?

"The Empress of Discord"

Why would Aria sign this contract?

"Aria signed the contract because it looked like a normal document."

Who else was responsible for Aria's actions?

"The Patron"

At statement 5/5, Press, then ask about "Lloyd von Sanctus", at new statement 6/6, Present Von Sanctus's Spell Compendium

What implies that von Sanctus cast Force Cage?

Present Von Sanctus: Traces of Abjuration

How did Aria suffocate von Sanctus?

"The fire consumed all the oxygen in the Common Room."

At statement 3/6, Press, which won't give a new statement but will give you a specific time, then go back to statement 3/6 and Present Autopsy Report: Coraline Sibyl

So when did she die?

"She died after she hit the water."

Which spell did Sibyl cast on herself?

Present Stone Skin

Why did Sibyl cast Stone Skin on herself?

"Sibyl cast Stone Skin before being thrown into the lake."

Why was Sibyl motionless despite being conscious?

"Sibyl was affected by a spell."

Which spell did Aria cast on Sibyl?

Present Hold Creature

How did Sibyl suffocate?

"Sibyl drowned in Lake Galakrond."

What's similar about some of the targets?

"Von Sanctus and Sibyl are house leaders of Pillar Families."

Why didn't the Patron target Lucio Steelwind?

"The Patron wanted to frame House Steelwind for the murders."

Why did the Patron target Garrick Pierce?

"Pierce knew the identity of Celeste's parents."

Who did Pierce originally send that letter to?

"The Patron"

So who would that leave?

Consider all four suspects to move on

Investigation Day 2:

Why did the Divine Edict harm you?

"Aster does not have a Blood Contract with the Empress of Discord."

Why are Ruby's memories different from yours?

"Ruby signed a Blood Contract."

Who is Eris Illmater?

"Eris Illmater is (blank option)".

Trial Day 2:

At statement 4/6, Press for new statement, then at new statement 5/7, Present The Murder of Garrick Pierce

Which phrase did Eris use to mislead you?

"...to kill my victims..."

Who killed Garrick Pierce?

"An unknown person"

What do we already know about the Patron through the first two murders?

"The Patron is experienced in using lethal magic."

Why didn't Eris use Beatrice to kill Pierce?

"The murderer wanted to kill Pierce personally."

Who did Eris make a Blood Contract with on the day of the murder?

Present Celeste McCoy

You're asked the same question a second time:

Who did Eris make a Blood Contract with on the day of the murder?

Present Celeste McCoy

You're asked the same question a third time:

Who did Eris make a Blood Contract with on the day of the murder?

Present Celeste McCoy

You're asked the same question a fourth time:

Who did Eris make a Blood Contract with on the day of the murder?

Present Celeste McCoy

At statement 2/7, Present Laefe's Testimony

Which physical piece of evidence contradicts Celeste's memories?

Present Letter from Garrick Pierce

What explains Celeste's contradicting memories of what happened?

"Eris Illmater changed the memories of Celeste McCoy."

Argument against Eris Illmater:

Against first claim, use "Rationalize"

Against second claim, Present The Trapped King

Why did Eris change Celeste's memories?

"Eris needed Celeste to believe the events occurred earlier."

An event occurred that required Eris to change Celeste's memories.

Present The Murder of Von Sanctus

Why would Celeste hand Aria a Blood Contract?

"Aria dropped the contract in front of Celeste."

Against next claim, use "Interpret"

What could have created this scenario?

Present Feign Death

Who killed Garrick Pierce?

Present Garrick Pierce (so it was suicide, but again, the twist is big enough that I'm still putting it in spoilers)

At statement 6/6, Present The Trapped King

What part of the plan required Aster's physical involvement? (Final culprit in spoilers)

"Aria was tricked into signing the Blood Contract."

What did Aria think she was signing?

"Aria signed a marriage license."

Wasn't there something someone mentioned about that?

Choose "The Scaled Lord"

Who is Celeste's father?

Present Rathallion the Scaled Lord, and you'll win the case and the game.

Case 1 2026 version

Case 1: The Coldhearted Aristocrat

Tutorial argument against con artists:

At first claim, choose Call

At second claim, present Vehicular Manslaughter

At third claim, choose Intuition

Trial Day 1:

At statement 4/4, present Celeste's Sword

Press statement 4/4 to get Crime Scene Photo and a new statement, then at new statement 5/5, present Autopsy Report

Investigation Day 1:

Argument with Orym White:

At first claim, choose Deflect

At second claim, choose Deflect

At third claim, choose Deflect

How did Flinhart move before he died?

Flinhart did not move during the attack.

How did the bottle shatter?

Flinhart dropped the bottle during the attack.

What was the state of the crime scene?

The crime scene wasn't lit by the lamps.

Argument with Celeste:

At first claim, present Flinhart's Sister

At second claim, present Celeste's Occupation

At third claim, present Shattered Bottle of Lotus Juice

Trial Day 2:

At statement 4/6, present Broken Power Cell

At statement 4/4, present Spells -- Mage Blade

Press statement 3/4, then at updated statement 4/5, present Crime Scene Map

At "none of my spells could have killed Flinhart", present Spells -- Shape Liquid

Argument with Garrick Pierce (case's culprit in spoilers):

At first claim, present Spells -- Conjure Light

At second claim, present Crime Scene Photo

To fill Insight Gauge, Project Shattered Bottle of Lotus Juice

At third claim, present Shattered Bottle of Lotus Juice, and you'll win the case.

Case 2 2026 version

Case 2: The Walking Dead

Investigation Day 1:

How does the evidence implicate Wallace?

A magical trace of necromancy was found on the body.

Which spell do they think Wallace used?

Necrotic Blight

What is wrong with the crime scene?

Bellwether's body was covered in blood.

Argument with Valentina Ianus:

At first claim, choose Empathy

At second claim, choose Threaten

At third claim, Present Valentina's Magical Trace

Why doesn't Valentina know that the spell was necromancy?

The spell cast on Valentina healed her.

Why were there traces of necromancy on Bellwether's body?

A mage cast a healing spell on Bellwether.

Why was there blood despite there being no wounds on the body?

The healing spell closed the wounds on Bellwether's body.

Trial Day 1:

At statement 4/5, present Bloodstain Under the Body

Which spell would leave a trace of necromancy?

Mend Wounds

Press statement 3/5, and at updated statement 4/6, present Autopsy Report

At statement 5/5, choose Interpret

How did the twins trick the Inquisition?

Valentina switched places with Valerie.

Investigation Day 2:

What is motivating Steelwind to keep secrets?

Paranoia

Who has Steelwind trusted for this case?

Tyrion and Celeste

Why does Steelwind trust us this time?

Tyrion isn't controlled by the nobility.

What can I infer about the secret witness?

The witness is a noble.

Whose locker had the most suspicious evidence?

Miriam Frega

Argument with Aria Steelwind:

At first claim, present Steelwind's Orders

At second claim, present The Four Pillar Families

At third claim, present Evidence in the Locker

At fourth claim, choose Threaten

Trial Day 2:

Press statement 3/5; which won't reveal a new statement but a hidden emotion, then go back to statement 3/5 and Present Steelwind's Deduction

Press statement 3/4, then ask for the detail "Did she make any sounds?", then Present Spells -- Animate Corpse

What created Bellwether's voice?

Present Arcane Constructs

Who ordered the Construct to hide the body?

Present Theodore Redmond (Case's culprit in spoilers)

At statement 5/5, Present Bellwether's Plan

At statement 2/5, Present Bellwether's Plan

Argument against Theodore Redmond:

At first claim, Present Arcane Constructs

At second claim, choose "Intuition"

At third claim, Present Evidence in the Locker

At fourth claim, Present Construct in the Locker Room

At fifth claim, Present Construct in the Locker Room

To fill up the Insight gauge, first, Project Construct's Logic Limitation

Then, Project Construct in the Locker Room

What stopped the Construct from leaving the Locker Room?

Present The Academy Lockdown System

How did the lockdown affect the Construct's actions?

"Redmond's series of commands was interrupted by the lockdown.", and you'll win the case

Case 3 2026 version

Case 3: The Origins of Horus

Investigation Day 1:

What's the truth behind the tensions between Dracogen and the unions?

There are no tensions between Dracogen and the unions.

What is strange about the Phantom's actions?

The Phantom values documents as much as valuables.

How is the Mistweaver Phantom related to Steelwind's reports?

The documents stolen by the robber are being used to file false reports.

Trial Day 1:

At statement 4/5, Press and ask "How did the spell affect Justin?", then Present Mosourika's Testimony at the updated statement

At statement 5/5, Present The Mistweaving Phantom

At statement 5/5, Present The Mistweaving Phantom

At statement 5/5, choose Interpret

Investigation Day 2:

Argument with Mosourika Tudor:

At first claim, choose Rationalize

At second claim, choose Intuition

At third claim, Present Stolen Arcane Crystals

At fourth claim, choose Appeal

What was the function of Queen's artificery device?

Queen's device allowed the wearer to teleport.

What is the artificery device?

Present Justin's Ring

Where is the Crown Prince's stolen cargo?

Present Old House Picture

What was I thinking about again?

Sleep

Trial Day 3 (no trial on Day 2 because Lucio requested to make the trial "the next day" instead of "tomorrow morning"):

At statement 4/4, Present Old House Picture

Why wasn't the bomb found in the refinery?

The ring was activated. The summoning spell failed.

How did Justin use the ring when he was on the catwalk?

Justin Waye attempted teleportation and summoning.

Why did Justin use the ring when he was on the catwalk?

Justin Waye had no knowledge of the summoning spell.

Where was Justin supposed to be when he activated the ring?

Justin Waye was supposed to be inside Dracogen's office.

What was Justin summoning to each of the crime scenes?

Justin Waye was summoning false evidence of treason.

What physical evidence was related to Queen?

Present the first of two Leather Straps in your evidence list (the one with "VI" on it, not the one with "ETTA")

What evidence is related to this leather scrap [sic]?

Present the second of two Leather Straps in your evidence list (the one with "ETTA" on it, not the one with "VI")

Who said a name with "VI" and "ETTA" in it?

Present People -- Coraline Sybil

Press statement 4/4, then at updated statement 5/5, Present Stolen Arcane Crystals

Press statement 4/4, then at updated statement 5/5, Present Shipping Report

Argument with Lloyd von Sanctus (Case's culprit in spoilers):

At first claim, Present Union Tensions

At second claim, Present Justin's Ring

At third claim, Present The Mistweaving Phantom

At fourth claim, Present The Mistweaving Phantom

To fill up the Insight gauge, first, Project Justin's Ring

Then, Project Stolen Arcane Crystals

Third, Project Pet Collar

There's no definitive proof that the container broke the guardrail.

Present Pet Collar, and you'll win the case.

Post-case claim: Justin stole everything he could. He didn't care.

Present The Mistweaving Phantom

Case 4 2026 version

Case 4: Severed Ties

Trial Day 1:

At statement 7/7, Present William Frega's Inheritance?

Investigation 1 Day Earlier:

What is the solution to this riddle?

The letter I.

When did the murder occur?

The murder occurred during the lockdown.

Where did the murder weapon come from?

The murderer took the murder weapon in Frega's study.

What is flawed with the prosecution's case?

Beatrice Frega is completely blind.

Argument with Laefe Frega:

At first claim, Present Laefe's Testimony

At second claim, choose Rationalize

At third claim, choose Laefe's Engagement

At fourth claim, choose Appeal

What do we know about the thief of the Sword?

The thief has powerful magic.

What does this tell us about William Frega's death?

William died after the lockdown activated.

Back to Trial Day 1:

At statement 3/4, Present William Frega's Inheritance

At statement 5/5, Present Laefe's Engagement

To fill up the Insight gauge, first, Project People -- Ruby Tymora

Then, Project People -- William Frega

Third, Project People -- Miriam Frega

Finally, Project People -- Lloyd von Sanctus

Investigation Day 2:

What did Tracker hear when he woke up?

Tracker heard rats running in the vents.

Why didn't Laefe answer Tracker's message?

The Familial Bond was nullified by Anti-Magic Field.

Why did Tracker finally hear Laefe?

The stick that Tracker obtained was actually the Sword of Spell Eating.

Why was it strange for Tracker to be able to hear Laefe's voice?

Anti-Magic Field was active throughout this hallway.

How could the "rat" be invisible during the lockdown?

The "rat" was holding the Sword of Spell Eating.

Trial Day 2:

At statement 6/6, Press and ask "How did you find Eugene?", then at updated statement, Present Lockdown System

To fill Insight Gauge, first, Project Sword of Spell Eating

Then, Project William Frega's Inheritance

Who did Tracker see in the air vent?

Another familiar.

Why was Eugene in the air vents?

Eugene was acting of their own free will.

How could Eugene have carried out this plan independently?

Eugene wore the Armbands of Intellect.

At statement 3/5, choose Interpret

Where are the Armbands of Intellect right now?

Eugene is wearing the Armbands at this moment.

At statement 3/6, Press, then at updated statement, Present Tracker's Testimony

Press all statements

How did the Sword of Spell Eating end up in that hallway?

The thief dropped the Sword in the hallway.

Why was the thief in that hallway?

The thief was sneaking through the air vents.

What did Beatrice use to commit the murder? (Case's culprit in spoilers)

Present Spells -- Familial Bond

Press statement 3/5, then at updated statement, Present Spells -- Invisibility

At statement 3/5, choose Interpret

Why was Marrunath using the term "master"?

Beatrice is not Marrunath's master.

Why wouldn't Marrunath simply lie?

Demons are not able to lie.

Argument with Beatrice:

At first claim, present Spells -- Familial Bond

At second claim, present Sword of Spell Eating

At third claim, choose Threaten

None of this will lower her gauge, but you won't get a Game Over and the game continues.

How do you prove that Beatrice ordered Marrunath?

Use physical evidence that connects Beatrice and Marrunath.

What is unique about Beatrice's relationship with Marrunath?

Their connection is facilitated through a Pact.

Who told you something about demonic pacts?

Present People -- Harold Haroldson

What can I use to obtain Beatrice's Blood Contract?

Present Spells -- Divine Edict, and you'll win the case

Case 5 2026 version (Major plot spoilers in this case)

Case 5: Attorney of the Arcane

Investigation Day 1:

How did Sibyl's body end up in the lake?

The murderer threw Sibyl from the balcony.

What's strange about the order of the murders?

The murderer could have killed Pierce second.

Argument with Aria Steelwind:

At first claim, choose Doubt

At second claim, Present Alaric's Testimony

At third claim, Present The Trapped King

At fourth claim, choose Threaten

Trial Day 1:

At statement 6/6, Present The Purple Mark

What event was Beatrice referring to?

Marrunath hid the Purple Mark from Beatrice.

Why would Marrunath interfere?

The Purple Mark is related to a demon.

How could something demonic control Beatrice?

Beatrice lost control of their actions due to a Blood Contract.

What does this tell us about Aria?

Aria lost control of their mind due to a Blood Contract.

Which demon did Aria make a Blood Contract with?

The Empress of Discord

Why would Aria sign this contract?

Aria signed the contract because it looked like a normal document.

Who else was responsible for Aria's actions?

The Patron

Press statement 5/5 and ask about Lloyd von Sanctus, then at updated statement 6/6, Present Von Sanctus's Spell Compendium

What implies that von Sanctus cast Force Cage?

Present Von Sanctus: Traces of Abjuration

How did Aria suffocate von Sanctus?

The fire consumed all the oxygen in the Common Room.

At statement 3/6, Press, then at updated statement, Present Autopsy Report: Coraline Sibyl

When did she die?

She died after she hit the water.

Which spell was cast on Sibyl?

Present Spells -- Stone Skin

Why was Sibyl motionless despite being conscious?

Sibyl was affected by a spell.

What spell was Sibyl affected by?

Present Spells -- Hold Creature (you'll need to scroll down since the spell's at the bottom row)

How did Sibyl suffocate?

Sibyl drowned in Lake Galakrond.

What's similar about some of the targets?

Von Sanctus and Sibyl are House Leaders of Pillar Families.

Why didn't the Patron target Lucio Steelwind?

The Patron wanted to frame House Steelwind for he murders.

Why did the Patron target Garrick Pierce?

Pierce knew the identity of Celeste's parents.

Who did Pierce originally send that letter to?

The Patron.

Who would that leave?

Go through all four options.

Investigation Day 1 (but later in the day):

Why did the Divine Edict harm me?

Aster does not have a Blood Contract with the Empress of Discord.

Why are Ruby's memories different from yours?

Ruby signed a Blood Contract.

Who is Eris Illmater?

Eris Illmater is the Empress of Discord.

Trial Day 2:

At statement 4/6, Press, then at updated statement 5/7, Present The Murderer's Route

Which phrase did Eris use to mislead you?

"...to kill my victims..."

What do you already know about the Patron through the first two murders?

The Patron is experienced using in lethal magic.

Why didn't Eris use Beatrice to kill Pierce?

The murderer chose to kill Pierce personally.

Who did Eris make a Blood Contract with on the day of the murder?

Present People -- Celeste McCoy (You must choose this person 4 times).

At statement 2/7, Present Laefe's Testimony

Which physical piece of evidence contradicts Celeste's memories?

Present Letter from Garrick Pierce

What explains Celeste's contradicting memories of what happened?

Eris Illmater changed the memories of Celeste McCoy.

Argument with Eris Illmater:

At first claim, choose Rationalize

What else proves Beatrice didn't disappear until 2:00PM?

Present The Trapped King

Why did Eris change Celeste's memories?

Eris needed Celeste to believe the events occurred earlier.

An event occurred that required Eris to change Celeste's memories.

Present The Murder of Von Sanctus.

Why would Celeste hand Aria a Blood Contract?

Aria dropped the Contract in front of Celeste.

Beings of my power are able to resurrect people from the dead.

Choose Interpret

What could have created this scenario?

Present Spells -- Feign Death.

Who killed Garrick Pierce?

Present People -- Garrick Pierce

At statement 6/6, Present The Trapped King

What part of the plan required Aster's physical involvement? (Case's culprit in spoilers)

Aria was tricked into signing the Blood Contract.

What did Aria think she was signing?

Aria signed a marriage license.

Wasn't there something someone mentioned about that?

Choose The Scaled Lord.

Who is Celeste's father?

Present People -- Rathallion, and you'll win the case and the game.

[BuggyBlueJay]

Never mind, I’m ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stupid.

[BuggyBlueJay]

I think I did something wrong. On case 4, trial 1, I can’t present anything that works. Also, for whatever reason, I already have all 5 statements and don’t need to present anything from 4.

[GlowingTiger]

And there we go, I've just now uploaded a guide for the 2026 version of case 5. It didn't take as long because this case got some updates, but the "solutions" are still mostly the same. My case 5 2026 walkthrough is going through the automated content check, but as of now this guide is fully updated for the 2026 version and is thus finally complete.

[GlowingTiger]

I just figured out why I was stuck; I inspected the gravel after casting Detect Magic, but I also needed to inspect it normally, which I'd forgotten to do. Now the investigation can progress; I should have the final case walkthrough up by tomorrow.

[GlowingTiger]

I'm currently stuck on the first investigation phase of case 5, as I can't figure out how to make the case progress forward. However, all of you have been very patient with me and I appreciate it, so I've decided to go ahead and upload guides to the 2026 versions of the first 4 cases. I'll add a case 5 walkthrough once I figure out how to proceed. I've just added the sections now; they're still awaiting the automated approval process.

[GlowingTiger]

You're welcome! I do plan on adding the 2026 versions to the guide when I'm finishing playing through everything.

[ParrotMan01]

Hey Glowing Tiger. Thank you so much for making this guide. It helped me when I was stumped in some places. It especially helped when I felt like I missed something. I hope the 2026 versions come at your convenience. Take care!

[GlowingTiger]

The updates changed a lot of case details. When I'm finished playing all the updated cases, I'll add new sections to the walkthrough about the 2026 versions.

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In the new updated case 4 presenting the Anti-magic sword during beatrice's last argument doesn't seem to work and im wondering if anyone else has that problem.

[breadeaterboots]

Gosh dang it I missed the 1 statement needed to press when I was pressing him, woops lol.