VIP Ace Detective/Story

Dialogue

Yesterday, there was a burglary at the Lepaute Horlogerie. A large number of clockwork parts have gone missing, and the owner wishes to recover them as soon as possible.

Furina: This internationally renowned Ace Detective is here to get to the bottom of things!

Caron: With your help, I'm sure the parts will be recovered soon!

Furina: The clues are bound to lead us to the culprit. I already have an inkling!

Furina: Ah... Oh dear, I forgot where the clues are being kept... Where's a trusty assistant when you need one!?

(Veta runs past and Furina notices a clue)

(Take a picture and record the clue)

Box of Parts and Finished Pocket Watch: Only one kind of clockwork part was stolen. The other parts were left untouched, as was the highly valuable finished pocket watch by the side.

(Veta runs past and Furina notices another clue)

Furina: Hmm?

(Take a picture and record the clue): Strange Scratches on the Counter: Strangely-shaped scratches were found on the counter of the Horlogerie. It was made recently.; Furina: I've just about finished checking the crime scene. Did any of you notice anything suspicious lately?; Caron: Now that you mention it... Yesterday, a traveler from a distant land inquired about the prices of various different best-selling models of pocket watches, but left without buying anything.; Veta: After she had left, she went over to Chioriya Boutique. Lady Furina, perhaps you might want to go over there and take a look?

Furina: Hello, shop assistant. You didn't happen to notice a strange traveler from afar hanging around yesterday, did you?

Eloffe: Let me think... I do remember seeing a foreign traveler here yesterday, but there wasn't anything strange about her.

Furina: Well, looks like we'll have to look for clues again... It seems patience is a necessary virtue, for a detective at least.

(Furina takes out a slice of cake)

Furina: Delicious! A good slice of cake always takes a performance to the next level!

(Take a picture and record the clue)

Missing Buttons: Exquisite buttons were ripped off an item of clothing at some point. There's also some mud on the clothes.

Furina: Hmm?

(Furina notices two dogs sniffing at a sewer lid)

(Take a picture and record the clue): Some Missing Items Found Below the Lid of a Well: Someone broke into the sewer... In there are stolen clockwork parts, the clothing buttons, and... a wild Bulle Fruit?; Furina: My dear Melusine officer, have you seen any odd traveler from abroad skulking around recently?; Menthe: Uh... I haven't seen anyone like that while I've been on patrol.; Menthe: But I did hear someone mention in passing that they'd noticed an extra tent that's appeared on the beach outside of the Court of Fontaine recently. It looks like it might belong to the Treasure Hoarders.

Furina: Seems like this is where the Treasure Hoarders put up their tent. But where have they all gone?

Furina: The sun's unbearable today... But I suppose this is all inevitable for a star performer.

(Take a picture and record the clue)

Treasure Hoarders' Camp: The tent is empty and inhabited by some sea creatures. It looks like the Treasure Hoarders are long gone.

Furina: Hmm?

(Furina notices some holes and three Weasel Thieves pop out)

(Take a picture and record the clue): Alert Weasel Thieves: Three Weasel Thieves stick their heads out to look around cautiously. One of them has a hole on its backpack and a Bulle Fruit that looks somewhat familiar.; Furina: I've just about found all the clues now. I already know what I think happened... Time to wrap this case up! Director! Let's head to the next scene!

What is the suspect's true identity?

Foreign traveler

A foreign traveler should be more interested in the pocket watch. Stealing low-value components would be of no interest to her.
(Return to choices)

Treasure Hoarder

According to the investigation into the Treasure Hoarders' camp, they had already left long ago.
(Return to choices)

"Someone" else

Exactly. It's this Weasel Thief!

(Drag and drop the corresponding clue image to answer the questions)

Caron: How can we be sure that it really found its way into my shop?

(Select an incorrect image)

Furina: ...Haha! I'm eliminating the wrong answers!

(Select Scratches)

The Weasel Thief left these scratches when it scampered up onto the counter with the box of clockwork parts.

Furina: Yup! That's exactly it!

Menthe: I was close by the whole time. How did it evade me?

(Select an incorrect image)

Furina: ...Haha! I'm eliminating the wrong answers!

(Select Sewer Lid)

After stealing the items, it escaped from the Court of Fontaine through the sewers.

Furina: Yup! That's exactly it!

Veta: There were three Weasel Thieves on the beach. Lady Furina, how are you so sure that it's this one?

(Select an incorrect image)

Furina: ...Haha! I'm eliminating the wrong answers!

(Select Weasel Thieves)

If you look closely, you'll realize that the stolen clockwork parts, buttons, and Bulle Fruit found in the sewers all fell out from that hole on its backpack.

Furina: Yup! That's exactly it!

Eloffe: But why did it steal the clockwork parts and buttons?

(Select an incorrect image)

Furina: ...Haha! I'm eliminating the wrong answers!

(Select Missing Buttons)

The shape and color of the clockwork parts and buttons resemble those of Mora. The Weasel Thief mistook them for Mora!

Furina: Yup! That's exactly it!

Furina: "Hehe, no matter how complicated the case is, the truth never escapes me!" Cut!

Furina: Ah, the filming is finally over. Thank you everyone for your great work!

This detective drama starring Lady Furina has wrapped up spectacularly! Our sincere thanks to Lepaute Horlogerie and Chioriya Boutique for their support during filming.