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“I won’t be pushed around any longer. I can’t stand this. You’ve caused so much suffering. And now is the time where I get my revenge! You can rot in hell!”  

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Date: July 7th, 2028 

Time: 9:00 AM 

Location: Hope’s Peak Academy 

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“Edgeworth sir, we’ve finished sweeping the scene for any potential DNA!”

“Very good. Bring that back to the lab. I can handle the rest from here.” 

“Right away sir!” 

My name is Miles Edgeworth. I am the Chief Prosecutor for my district back in California. But right now, I am perhaps the furthest one can get from there. Having been abroad for business reasons, I found myself once again thrust into a mystery that is far deeper and more complex than anyone could imagine. While I at first was merely a bystander to this heinous crime, I was given investigative authority by the local precinct after they learned of my identity and my previous exploits. I don’t know if I should be thankful or not. Regardless, I shall do everything I can to find the truth to this case. No matter how dark that truth may be. 

“Excuse me.” He said to a nearby officer. “This island is isolated from the outside world, correct? Then may I ask how you received the distress call?” 

The officer was a bit startled by Edgeworth’s sudden questioning but quickly composed himself and answered. “We’re not quite sure, sir. It just came in a few hours ago. And while the caller was clearly distressed, we were unable to verify their identity.”

“I see. Well, if any new details come up. Be sure to let me know immediately.” 

“Of course! Leave it to me, sir!” 

Edgeworth closed his eyes and thought about the current situation. None of it seemed to add up. An unknown caller. A murder on a school island that was cut off from the rest of the world. Not to mention the fact that the ferry he was on was mysteriously diverted to the island as well. He still didn’t have any answers for that. But it almost felt like someone wanted here. Especially with how easy the police gave him control. Sir, he was a bit famous. But that didn’t explain them caving as easily as they did. There was far more to this situation than what appeared and he was going to get to the bottom of it. 

He decided the first step would be to examine the body more closely. To say it was a ghastly sight would be an understatement. The poor girl had been both strangled and stabbed. But the thing that made him perplexed was her expression.

Just why does she look so happy? 

For some reason, the very scene sent chills down his spine. He hadn’t felt this way since he had dealt with that smuggling ring a few years back. 

I’d better keep my guard up. Whoever killed this girl might still be around and from the general vibe I’m getting, they very well might be willing to kill everyone here in order to silence us.

He turned his attention to the building that was situated quite a distance away. 

This is a school island. That means there are kids here. If there’s a deranged killer on the loose, it’d be smart to evacuate these kids as quickly as possible. But that just might be what they’re banking on. Perhaps they’re even one of them. 

Edgeworth found himself roused from his thinking by the voice of an officer.

“Edgeworth sir! We’ve found one of the kids that goes to school. Would you like to speak with her?” 

He turned to him and nodded. “Of course.” 

It didn’t take him long to deduce who the student was and thus he approached her.

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      Oh? The Ultimate Princess stops for a moment, pale sapphire eyes glancing up from her book, to cast her gaze over to her classmate. Curiosity shining through her eyes. It wasn’t every day that the GAMER went out of her way to speak to her out of the blue like this, so? Sonia Nevermind was very curious.

      After all: She always took the CLASS REP as a bit of an introvert- She was getting much better at handling others, though, as their time together flew by. And? The blond-haired princess honestly considered the other a good friend, despite all of her quietness. “Yes, Chiaki-chan?” The response was soft, sweet, and a smile lifted her lips a little. A genuine curiosity lightening up her eyes.

      Her opinion? Oh my.

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     The rain clatters against the dormitory building, the sky dreary grey.  I knock rapidly at her dormitory door, praying she’s not too tired to notice.

     “Nanami!  Nanami!”  I call out her name and continue knocking, hoping to God she comes quickly.

     It finally happened.  I found the evidence I was looking for.  Unfortunately, acquiring that evidence required me to leave behind fairly definitive proof I’m a lot more than a Reserve Course student.  The only upside to this is I have a small window to get out of Dodge before every security guard on campus is gunning for me.  When that happens, anyone who happens to know me is going to be brought in for questioning.  Knowing the chief of security, that’s not going to be a pleasant experience.  Something tells me she’s going to be the first person they come for.  My conscience can’t abide her coming to harm on my account, especially when she’s been ignorant of my actions.

     I can hear her stumbling footsteps just before she opens the door, finding her in a haze of drowsiness and hand rubbing one of her eyes.  My body freezes with my jaw open, not accustomed to seeing the young woman in her sleeping clothes.  A moment later, I shake myself from the paralysis.