fifth trial

[thecastle]

FIFTH TRIAL

Saturday, Week 5

UNCOVER THE GUILTY PARTY


Yesterday's events were quite shocking. None of you expected to find two victims, much less two who were so young and full of life. But, as always, there's a silver lining here. Their lives bought you release from the motive, and isn't that worth something? After all, it would be a lie to say that this thought hasn't passed through anyone's mind. But would it be right to thank whoever was involved for what they did? For some of you, the idea isn't all that outlandish.

Any further deliberations regarding whether or not the act was truly just will need to wait until later. For now, you have a trial to attend.

Once thirteen of you gather in the Great Hall, the large doors slam right open and prompt everyone to ascend the stairs into the trial room.

As those present takes their seats, it becomes apparent just how many lives have been lost over the course of this game. Half of the seats are now empty, which is staggering given how many of you there were when the challenge began. Beyond the room and the current occupants are the profiles lining the walls. They're hard to miss at this point, for obvious reasons.

The Sage's steady voice slips in through the pendants as soon as everyone's settled.

"It is time, my warriors, to meet the challenge head on. You have all managed to come this far and so I expect you to perform as admirably as you have in the past. How may vary, but every individual here is important and brings their own unique touch to these trials. ... Normally, that is. To my dismay, a number of you will be temporarily incapable of taking part in this challenge.

Let us hope this is a trend that does not continue into future weeks. That said... May all who remain be blessed with only the best of fortune. You will need it."

As soon as the Sage finishes speaking, five images flicker into sight as if brought to life by a projector. Seeing how there's no such device present, it may not be a stretch to consider magic is at work here.

15 REMAIN

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Comments

[originallutece]

It's possible, I suppose. Or it was out and in either Jin or Miyamura's hand when they were knocked and it fell. But I can't imagine why, if one found it, they'd be handling it in the greenhouse.

[aumygoddess]

Well, what happened in the greenhouse? It had to be something that would require Jin to either put on or take off his contacts in the first place.

[originallutece]

There was quite a bit of water. There was some diluted blood. Neither of those things speaks to someone needing to take out their contacts.

[She's not disagreeing, mind; she's just trying to be methodical about it.]

Is there anything else confirmed that happened in the greenhouse?

[browbeater]

Isn't it more likely, then, that Jin was already wearing it?

I don't get contacts, but... If they're removable, then it doesn't mean that it's impossible for them to get knocked out, even if it isn't probable.

[fedorascout]

Yes, I believe a blow with enough force could force a contact out, especially if it was close to the eyes. Hey, now that I mention that...

[Kizakura closes his eyes, trying to remember if it was ever mentioned]

The contact Kurosaki-kun is wearing...is it in the opposite side of the bruise on the side of his head, or is it in the same side?

[browbeater]

I don't know. Misora was the one to check Jin's body.