Notes:

Please post using pictures/sprites of your in-game character

There is a 48 hour limit to discussion after which case the group has 1 more hour to determine a lynching or forfeits the lynching for that day. (you can end the day early by coming to a majority vote to eliminate someone before the 48 hour limit is up)

Last edited at 15/09/28(Mon)10:11:23

>>18214
Kanon stands still because he is a chair. He also is wondering if anyone has information to help find who did this.

>>18215
You wouldn't happen to know anything about this, would you?

>>18216
I'm sorry Battler-sama, but I'm afraid we are in the dark as much as you. We had not heard about Beatrice-sama appearing this gathering. I'm sorry Battler-sama that we could not be of assistance.

>>18216
Kanon tells the young master that he knows nothing regarding this matter.

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"Well SOMEONE must have noticed something! Six people can't just die without so much as a peep!"

"It's really of no surprise that none of you heard anything. To expect anything more is merely inviting disappointment.

If no-one has witnessed anything, then perhaps you should discuss other methods of weeding out our culprit. Simply aimlessly demanding evidence will get us nowhere.

For example, perhaps some speculation as to the number of culprits? After all, incompetent as you all are, I highly doubt one of you could have managed this alone."

>>18217
>>18218
Well, then. Don't worry too much about it, Genji.
Blindly pointing fingers is useless, so I'll wait for more to speak up.

>>18220
>>18221
I dont know about the others but I can assure you that George-san is innocent

>>18221
Uuuu Mama and I were watching tv so it cant be us.

>>18220

"Why Father?"

"What's more, why all of them? Was it just some random killing? Some perverted lust for death? Battler's parents. Gohda-san. Kumasawa-san. Nanjo-sensei. Father..."

"Why them?! What do they have in common?! It makes no sense..."

>>18224
"You are not the only one in the dark Milady. Beatrice-sama moves in mysterious ways. We can only fathom her thoughts and why she chooses things as she does."

"I am sorry Milady, about the Krauss-sama's passing. I may not have the skill as Gohda, but I can brew some calming tea, if it would help."

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>>18223
"Can your mother, or anyone else for that matter, confirm this? I'm hesitant to take the words of a child as gospel."

Hell of a thing to wake up to.

>>18222
Did you see me last night? I got bumped on the head.

>>18224
I'd hate to think someone in here did it. That's too heavy.

>>18222
Is that so...? Sure, I could hardly condemn my own flesh, but I sincerely hope you're not being swayed by your feelings, Shannon.

>>18231
I did but you went to sleep early George-san. The culprit must have attacked you after I left, Are you okay?
>>18232
I am being honest to my feelings Battler-kun, And will never stop defending George because I know he is innocent

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>>18230
Uuuu uuuu uuu Mama loves Maria so mama will tell the same truth.

>>18233
Yeah I'm fine. Thank you. I think the culprit would have just killed me if they found me. Unless they're pretty close to me or something. We're all family here though.

Kanon wonders why George asked Shannon if she saw him when she said she had.

>>18235
"I doubt closeness to the culprits saved you. The first six sacrifices, as demanded by the epitaph... You were no doubt simply superfluous in the first step of carrying it out. If, of course, what you say is true.

As it stands, we have three people with supposed alibis. Would anyone else like to contribute on this matter? Or are you too spineless to stick your necks out in the name of family?"

>>18230
This is true, Maria was watching TV with me so we didn't do anything

>>18235

"Except...we aren't all family, George-niisan."

"I wish I could take your offer of tea, Genji-san. I really do. But at the moment I don't know if I can trust you. Gohda-san and Kumasawa-san are dead now. I trust that Shannon-chan's feelings for George-niisan are true, just as...my feelings for Kanon-kun are. You have always been a loyal servant for Grandfather, but I can't tell how you actually feel about the family."

"Though, now that I think about it... Maria-chan and Rosa-obasan. George-niisan and Shannon-chan. Grandfather and Genji-san. Kanon-kun and myself. We seem to be pairs likely to alibi each other, even if we have to lie to do it. Then there is Eva-obasan, Battler-kun, and mom. I don't want to suspect anyone, but surely a pair would have been more able to kill six healthy adults than a single person?"

>>18239
"I'm sorry to have lost your faith Jessica-sama. But it is understandable in your situation."

...I can't believe something like this is happening.. why this date? ugh

Will you guys and girls be needing more time for the first round?

There are a lot of people and a very little amount of willingness to disperse information. I can give as much time as you folks need before a lynching is forced.

>>18239

"... Genji is my most loyal servant, and has only ever acted in the interests of the family. Under any other circumstances, I'd take your mistrust of him personally.

However, you raise a good point. For the most part, we have been split into pairs, although I find it curious that you align yourself with furniture first, and not your mother. The same is true of George and his mother, of course...

I suspect at least two people are involved, however it's dangerous to jump to the conclusion that those two are a pair providing alibis for one another."

(Perhaps a little longer so everyone has had the oppurtunity to make at least another post?)

>>18239
Not to excuse myself with this slight separation, but it's almost a given that certain pairs will vouch for each other.

>>18244
Jessica-chan created these pairs, grandfather, and did align herself with Kanon. However, note that she's the one who paired George with Shannon, maybe under the assumption love comes before family.
Shannon's defending George alright, and they seem to have been together recently, but George hasn't been as keen on proclaiming Shannon's innocence as she has his.

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Judging by what some people said, we'll do a perpetual extension, one that lasts until you all reach a conclusion on whether or not to lynch (and who to lynch)

Jessica is a witch. I don't know how we're even supposed to select someone to kill, so let's do it in blue. We'll have red confirmation when they die.

Jessica says three things. One, that there are multiple pairs. Two, that there are three people who don't have an obvious partner. Finally, a pair is more capable of killing. This is arbitrarily driving discussion and suspicion towards the paired characters rather than approaching the game the healthy way, i.e. everyone is suspicious until proven otherwise.

Only a Witch would be willing to close her eyes off to possibilities and drive us toward a conclusion for which there's no logical basis.

>>18247
"Now, that's the kind of approach I can appreciate! A few counter-points for you though. She's driving discussion, which is more than others here are doing. Furthermore, what else is there to discuss at such an early stage in the game?

Finally, by your logic, she's driving suspicion towards herself, as she and Kannon are a pair by her standards. Now, would a witch really endanger themselves so early in the game?

Let's hear some input from the rest of you on this, I want to see a real witch trial here!"

>>18248
>>18247
Its way early to raise fingers.. we dont have enough clues, If we try to lynch someone now it is very likely we kill an innocent person.. and help the witches.

>>18247
>>18249
Rosa-sama, please calm yourself. As Shannon has pointed out, pointing fingers wildly is like playing Russian Roulette, the odds of you shooting yourself in the head are high.

>>18247
Kanon tells the group he is unsure if he will be believed, but states that he knows Jessica is innocent and surely not a witch.

>>18236
Hm? No she didn't.

>>18245
What about you, Battler? What were you doing?

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>>18252
George-san are you feeling alright? I definitely spent some time with you yesterday, Maybe you can't remember because of the assault

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>>18253
Yeah I can't remember. Sorry, Shannon.

Why would Beatirce hurt George-nee butnot take him to the golden land?

>>18251
Just as expected.

Rosa oba-san is right in that everyone is suspicious until proven otherwise. Still... this doesn't change the fact that there is more than one traitor among us. It may not be any particular set of people, but there has to be more than one person involved.
I don't think Jessica-chan meant to turn the discussion against the pairs she stated, merely to point out that they are there. She didn't leave Eva oba-san, Natsuhi oba-san or myself out entirely after all.

>>18252
I was alone at the time, so it's completely understandable if you don't trust me, but I was walking around the guesthouse.

>>18255
Good girl, Maria-chan! This has been puzzling me, too. It's especially odd that Shannon saw this, but George doesn't remember much.

>>18256
"Beatrice-sama's wavelength is not capable of being seen by everyone Battler-sama. Also head injuries can cause loss of memories, it is possible George-sama does not remember his time meeting with Shannon due to this.

As for the reason why he was not killed. Beatrice-sama only needs 6 for the first twilight, George-sama could have managed to stumble upon Beatrice-sama after she had already sacrificed the chosen 6. Thus instead of being killed he was knocked out, and made to lose his memory of the event."

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>>18256
I..I understand that it might make me look suspicious; but I would never hurt George-san or anyone else here

>>18251
"Well, it's not an alibi, but it's close enough. With that, the number of people who appear innocent on first glance is four.


Eva, Natsuhi. I would like to hear your opinions on how to progress. Are you of the same mind as Rosa, and wish to seek out the witch now? Or do you think we should hold off until more evidence comes to light?"

>>18257
Well, I hadn't thought to look at it this way. It would certainly explain why he's hurt at all, at least.

>>18258
Surely you wouldn't hurt George-aniki. I know this. Anyone else? I'm not so sure. But my suspicions have been quelled, if only temporarily. I'm sorry, Shannon, but this whole situation has me on edge.

>>18259

"We can't do come to any conclusions without evidence. If anything, I wouldn't be surprised if the culprit was trying to take advantage of our confusion to thin us out even more."

>>18247

"R-Rosa-obasan, I didn't mean to imply you! Or anyone! I'm just trying to find patterns, trying to make sense of all this! I think there's a logical basis in at least that much! It could very well be that there is only one culprit, or that a pair of culprits could be made from seemingly unrelated people, or even that people we know in our hearts we can trust could prove false! I wish it weren't that way, but a heart does not use logic."

>>18251

"Eh-heh, Kanon-kun... I suppose it undermines my point, but I too vouch for your innocence. Trust me or not, as you will, but I swear that Kanon-kun could not have done this."

>>18261

"Eva-obasan...I know that you are right, that we can't make much headway without evidence, but what are we to do? We're not detectives, and we don't have a crime lab. You're right that the culprit might be happy if we thinned ourselves out, but wouldn't they be happier if they had more time to escape, or, God forbid, plan another murder? I don't want to point fingers at random, but if we can settle on a logical suspect somehow, or at least narrow it down, we should take our chance to stop the culprit or culprits now. I don't know who I would suspect, but I'm not ready to just sit back and let some murderer have their way with my family!"

kihihihi There is one person none of you have thought about who has been rather persistent about a witch hunt. No one has spoken for grandad

>>18262
>>18263
"My granddaughters speak sense. We have everything to lose if we wait around and allow the culprits to plan their next move. Better we try to reason out their identities as soon as we can.

Furthermore, I must begrudgingly admit that Maria is right. I spent last night in my study, as usual, so there's no-one to vouch for my alibi. As for my desire for a witch hunt, well, it's as I said. The sooner we catch them, the fewer casualties we risk. If we manage to identify at least one of the culprits now, it would be a huge advantage over the other possible scenario, where they manage to strike first instead."

>>18265
>>18262
"If the wrong person would be chosen however, it would just give Beatrice-sama more of an advantage. If we were to choose someone to send out to Beatrice-sama, we must choose wisely lest we make a hasty and possibly fatal choice."

So we have Shannon defending George-aniki, Jessica-chan and Kanon defending each other, and Maria and Rosa oba-san with a somewhat solid alibi, given each one is vouching for the other.

Out of these people, I'm willing to say George-aniki is innocent. He was attacked, after all... I find it hard to suspect him.

>>18266
Choosing wisely is essential. We really shouldn't rush it, but I do fear we run out of time before something else might happen.

>>18242
Natsuhi oba-san...? You haven't been very active in the discussion.

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>>18267
I am sorry Battler-kun, I have been lately having headaches since the start of the morning, I refuse to believe anyone in the Ushiromiya household would be capable of murder, so that only leaves the guest that arrived today...

>>18268
Guest?

>>18268
A..A guest? Do we have a guest in the island? I-I didnt hear about that

>>18274
I must clarify that when I say household, I mean the people that lives in this house which means, me, my daughter jessica,my husband,father, gohda, genji, shannon, kanon and nanjo.

>>18275
"So by 'guests' Natsuhi-sama you are referring to Eva-sama, Battler-sama, George-sama, Rosa-sama, and Maria-sama?"

>>18276
that's right Genji,

>>18276
>>18277
This puts Eva oba-san and I in an odd position, doesn't it? Though... that's a lot of people you're claiming innocence for, oba-san...

>>18278
"Fear not, Battler-sama, while I can't vouch directly for your innocence as I remained in the servant's room at Natsuhi-sama's command to assist anyone if they called asking for anything. I do not believe either you or Eva-sama would kill someone."

>>18279
Well Eva-san has alot to gain if she killed us all...

>>18278

Not especially, Battler-kun. You have to remember that, out of the list that Mother gave, Father, Gohda-san, Nanjo-sensei, and Kumasawa-san, whom she must have forgotten, are all...were all attacked. If we look at it from a 'guests' and 'residents' standpoint, the remaining 'residents' are only myself, Mother, Genji-san, Kanon-kun, Shannon-chan, and Grandfather. The 'guests' are yourself, George-niisan, Eva-obasan, Rosa-obasan, and Maria-chan. She's only saying she believes the innocence of a little over half the remaining group, and it's a reasonable assumption because she has spent more time with us.

>>18279
Eh? Mother told you to remain in the servants' quarters? I mean, it makes sense, but...

>>18280
It's true that Eva-obasan would have a lot to gain from Father's death, Mother. But wouldn't she only really gain that if Grandfather were dead too? Unless she was planning to strike at him later. But then why not kill him instead of some harmless and nice woman like Kumasawa-san? The six deaths would have been filled so we'd suspect a witch, and she'd be closer to her goal. Unless she calculated that beforehand and knew we'd be looking for someone who gains something, so she started working in reverse...

....aaaaaaaagh! My mind is going in circles! I hate it! I hate all of it! Why did this have to happen? Why can't the killer just admit what they've done?

"Alright, enough going around in circles! It seems a more decisive approach is required. Our options are simple, either we act first and strike out at a weak or suspicious link in our group, or we wait for the culprits to offer up the next sacrifice. Personally, I am of the opinion that waiting is the weaker of the two moves, and I feel it is time we all made our positions clear, as Rosa already has.

Jessica is a culprit. Aside from my own skeleton argument, I feel no-one else has offered up an adequate defence for her, not even herself. Unless someone can put forth a more compelling argument as to the identity of our killer, I am decided!"

>>18282
Kanon expresses that he thinks someone closer to George is a more likely culprit since he was spared. Eva is a culprit.
He adds that her husband is not dead either.

>>18280

You're one to talk! Unless Father says otherwise, with my elder brother dead your daughter is next in line for family head! For an outsider, you sure would be in the best position to control the family behind the scenes, wouldn't you?

>>18284

There's no way I would put George in such a dangerous situation in the first place! I can't say the same for that servant girl you're so close with, however!

>>18285
Kanon explains he thinks Shannon is innocent because her alibi was quickly put to question by George. If she the culprit then she would not have spoken up so soon and risked drawing suspicion on herself since she would have known about unconscious George.

He explains that while you wouldn't have put him into a dangerous situation, you would have taken every measure to protect him if he got in the way. Knocking him out was the only way to do so.

>>18262
That's a lot of rhetoric that comes down to you doing nothing. Are you helping us find this suspect? All you're doing is throwing out some half-hearted arguments to look in some direction, but you don't run at the forefront of your own argument.

Who else but a witch would want to lead us by the nose and run us down the path of ruin? If all your babbling amounts to is telling us we should look for a culprit and then do nothing yourself, then hold your tongue!

>>18284
This entire argument is just mired in relationships. How about you look at what Eva has actually done this game and form your arguments based on that?

We're hunting witches. The best criteria are the actions people have taken right here and now. Anything they did in a past that existed before the first twilight should be completely ignored and discarded.

Base your arguments on the present.

>>18288
Rosa-san, remember that the culprit will rely on anything to get an alibi, so be careful with that reasoning,

>>18288

As you wish, Rosa-obasan. And you wish, Grandfather. I shall base my arguments on the now, both for my defense and, if we are to decide whom we suspect as the culprit, as my belief.

Rosa-obasan, you say that I'm throwing out half-hearted arguments, then accuse me of leading us all by the nose. If you're going to accuse me you need to decide if I'm a manipulative witch or a blubbering fool. However, I do not blame you. You fear for your daughter, and that fear makes you lash out. I swear, though, I'm not the one you should be attacking.

I was with Kanon-kun during those cursed hours when my Father and the others were killed. I am sorry, Mother, if this is inappropriate for me, and I promise to discuss it later, but for right now I swear to this. Kanon-kun and I can vouch for each other, just as strongly as you and your daughter can, Rosa-obasan.

As for whom I suspect, I agree with Kanon-kun on this. Eva-obasan is the culprit. Am I certain? No. That's why I didn't say it outright earlier. If it's a choice between saying it and getting sentenced a witch myself, though, I'll say it. Thinking back on our discussion, Eva-obasan sticks out the most as one who wished for us to sit on our hands and wait for evidence to fall in our laps. Although an alibi can be faked, she is one of the few who have none at all. Yet she does still have her son, who might be her supporter, and who only got knocked out by the culprit instead of killed.

Although I don't want to believe it, I think right now Eva-obasan's actions make her the most suspicious. I am sorry, Eva-obasan...

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Forgive me for saying so, but killing 6 people is probably difficult for one person alone. So, by that logic isn't someone who actually was with someone also suspicious as well? Killing 6 alone in one night and then attacking a 7th, that is a lot of work for one person, but if that person wasn't alone, it makes things easier.

>>18291

Yes, Genji-san, as I had said. I do not believe that Eva-obasan acted alone. I only believe she is the most suspicious.

>>18290
"Pfft, why only mention your alibi now, and not when it was a topic of conversation earlier? You had nothing to lose by establishing it at the same time the others were doing so, yet you choose to leave it to the last minute?

Whilst this is an improvement on the lack of any defence whatsoever, it reeks of desperation."

Uuu..... Maria will side with mama. Im sorry Jessica nee

>>18294

I'm sorry Grandfather, but while this all may be a game to you, where everyone gets their cards and plays them to win here and now, I must think of consequences. Kanon-kun had sworn my innocence, and I did the same for him. I had hoped that would be enough. At the end of it all, that must be as strong as Rosa-obasan and Maria-chan swearing each other's innocence because they were 'watching TV,' or George-niisan and Shannon-chan swearing each other's innocence, even though she left early and George-niisan may have been bashed on the head. I had hoped that the substance of the alibi wouldn't matter, and so I could save myself and Kanon-kun some embarrassment in the eyes of the family...especially you, Mother.

You say it 'reeks of desperation' that I say it now? Of course it does. Because I AM desperate. My 'loving' aunt has decreed me a witch, and now others are being swayed to believe her, just because I had the gall to try to think things through! I was driving the damn discussion, just as you said! I don't want to die! So if it's a choice between saving Kanon-kun and myself some trouble or DYING, yes! I will, out of desperation to live, explain exactly what my alibi was! There's my hand of cards, Grandfather! Are you happy?!

My Father is dead! Battler-kun, your father and stepmother are dead! But instead of being filled with a determination for vengeance, everyone starts saying why it couldn't be them?! And a person who tries to think it through as to who it might be so that we don't just start throwing unreasoning blame gets branded the culprit because of it...

I believe my arguments made sense...that my actions in this hellish discussion...made sense. I only wanted to share my reasoning, and see if anyone else could build upon it. If I am branded a witch for that, despite my innocence, I will at least die knowing that I tried to do something to help, and I will die wishing you all the best, and hoping that something I said ends up guiding you to the correct culprit. But please...I don't want to die. I want to live and get my vengeance for Father and the others, and I will forever swear to you all that I am innocent of this crime.

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>>18290

Of course, if I had been the first to point fingers, I'd be under suspicion as someone trying to divert attention away from herself. The problem with a lack of evidence is that you can come up with any rationale to accuse someone.

On the other hand, the circumstances used to accuse me could just as easily be taken as an indication of innocence. Neither my husband nor my son were killed, but the same goes for Rosa and Maria-chan, or any of the servants. Yet, only George was knocked unconscious, and while I was with my husband, he was with that servant girl!

I doubt anyone here is unaware that I disapprove of their relationship. So, if I were to render George unconscious to protect him, wouldn't the logical reason be, if I were the culprit, to kill her while he was unable to interfere? It seems quite clear that no such thing occurred.

Instead, we have Kanon suggesting me as a culprit by virtue of George's incapacitation, although Shannon would have been in a far better position to do that in order to hide her murderous actions afterwards! The kind of convoluted logic that led suspicion to me can only be described as the work of a conspiracy.

If I were willing to accuse others of guilt at this point, the only possibilities would point to the openly manipulative Kanon, the alibi-free Shannon, and possibly Jessica-chan by virtue of being Kanon's alibi. Of course, I will not participate in any vote of this nature until we have some actual evidence.

Im sorry but I think theres an important detail that has not been brought up yet...

The person who attacked George-san was most likely not a witch, but the seer

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"Hahhahaaaa! Yes, this is truly what tonight is! A wonderful game, between us and the Golden Witch!

This discussion has gone in circles for long enough, so listen up, you whelps, because I'm only going to say this once! Look at the suspicions, as they now stand!

Against Eva, we have Kanon and Jessica.

Against Jessica, we have Rosa, Maria, myself, and Eva.

Six of the eleven survivors have chosen their suspects.

So, of you five who have yet to choose, it is time to cast in your opinions! With two votes, Jessica will be cast out as the witch, or with four, Eva can be. Should all five of you, by some miracle, unify your votes against another of Eva's suspects, then perhaps you can alter the fate decided for us, but I doubt that you maggots can manage such a feat!

Make your choice! Will you cast out Eva or Jessica, or will you await the next strike of the Golden Witch?"

>>18301

Now now, father. I said I wouldn't participate in any vote without better evidence, so I believe Jessica-chan would require at least three votes. Of course, I can only hope that the rest of you will listen to reason and abstain as well.

>>18302

Eva-obasan, I am sorry that I find you the most suspicious. You could side against me but you aren't, and for that I thank you.

As I have said, it is merely my reasoning that leads me to suspect Eva-obasan. If others feel that it is not strong enough, I will withdraw my vote and instead vote to wait. Rosa-obasan's declaration frightened me, coming out of the blue like it did, and she said I was just casting suspicion around. I felt I had to declare a suspect, or everyone would follow her. So yes, I stand by what I say, that Eva-obasan is logically the most suspicious, but I readily admit that I may be wrong. If others side with Eva-obasan and agree to wait it out, I will understand.

>>18302
I'm with you here, oba-san... It just doesn't feel right.

>>18301
I select Eva-san

>>18299

Suspiciously bloodthirsty in-law aside, you there, servant girl. Why do you think the person who attacked my George was a seer?

>>18306
I-its kind of simple. George-san have been the only person who have said anything about being attacked last night. M..maybe this person heard of the murders at night and suspected George, so he assaulted him to look for clues inside of his room.

If this is truth, that would also reinforce George innocence, but I dont think the seer should reveal itself until he find a witch

>>18307
Uuu... Dose that mean there are more then one Black witch?

>>18308
P-probably Maria-chan

>>18307

Of course George is innocent. What kind of fool would suspect him, I wonder!

>>18307
Why would the 'seer' 'attack' George-san? I don't see the seer being violent, so attacking someone is strange. That sounds more like a witch.

>>18311
Maybe to remain safe? Im sorry Genji-san this is just a theory

>>18307
"Well, if someone else reports being knocked out tomorrow, then perhaps we have a means of proving innocence. Until then, discussing this has no possible productive outcome. George is not among the possible suspects right now, after all.

Eva, your decision not to take action disappoints me. As much as it sickens me to admit it, you should perhaps take after your sister's example.

As it now stands, Eva and Battler are against taking action. If one more person were to agree with them, a majority would not be possible. If you really think the two candidates for suspicion are unworthy, then nothing does appear to be an option. A disappointing one, but a conclusion nonetheless."

It appears we have nearly reached an impasse. I will place a 24 hour timer on the game, in which case the turn will pass without elimination if there is no agreed upon majority.

>>18313
"I'm sorry Kinzo-sama, but I can not vote against Jessica-sama or Eva-sama, they are also my masters."

>>18310
Shannon has done nothing but defend me the whole time. Leave her alone she wouldn't kill anyone!

I know my mother isn't the most likeable person but that doesn't make her a killer. No, Rosa and Maria are the witches!

Jessica is my daughter she wouldn't do anything!

>>18316
But Maria can't hurt anyone. Maria is too small and magic isn't ment to be used to hurt people.

After a long day of arguing until you are all blue in the face, no majority is reached. Therefore, the day passes without lynching. The evening comes and the sleeping arrangements are made.

...
......
.........

You wake up the next morning to the shock of yet another person killed. Natsuhi, mauled in her sleep, lay dead. Clearly, there are still witches and they are still bloodthirsty.

After some debate there is a proposition that the group all move to Kinzo's study. Kinzo's study is much more secure than the parlor you all stayed in. Plus, Kinzo had firearms. It'd be much safer to be armed and secure.

New mechanic unlocked!
Sheriff

The person holding the mare's leg firearm holds the title of sheriff. The sheriff must be elected by majority vote. In this game, the gun is merely symbolic, giving a single player the weight of two votes during elections. Should the sheriff die, the title will be put up to vote once again.


So then, please discuss among yourselves who can hold the only firearm.

Oh, and you really should look into trying to lynch someone, or else the witches will win~

Natsuhi-san has also become a victim...? Even if Grandfather died, she wouldn't have had any claim to family leadership, so does the culprit have some different criteria?

As for the gun we found, I would like to request that Battler-kun be given the responsibility of carrying it for the time being. There's still not enough evidence to determine guilt, so a party that has remained neutral until this point would be ideal, and I should be ruled out due to the suspicion some held against me yesterday.

>>18319
Poor Madam, she worked hard to be liked by kinzo..

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>>18320
Unless we have some new information, Battler-sama would probably be the most logical choice, as he has shown to have had a calm disposition despite the situation."

>>18322
Kanon informs the group he also feels Battler should be fine with the weapon.

Not another one uuu.

"Pfft, it hardly matters who has the gun. Until it's in the possession of the culprits, holding onto it is equivalent to painting a bullseye on your forehead. So, if you wish to join the dead so quickly, you are welcome to it.

Now then, enough empty mourning. There will be time for that once this affair is settled. Let us move onto discussing the identity of the killer once more. Perhaps now you'll all take this more seriously!

A good place to start may be discussing the reasoning behind Natsuhi as a target. There are three things of note that may have marked her out, in my opinion. Her denouncement of the guests on the island and her choice to ally herself with her daughter perhaps struck too close to one of the culprits for comfort.

The second possibility relates to Jessica again. If you suspect Jessica, then this could be reasoned as an attempt to cover her tracks; by attacking someone supporting her, she draws suspicion away from herself.

Finally, Natsuhi was not exactly a hugely active contributor to the discussion. After all this is a game, and all of us should do our utmost to play our parts! Now come, show your reasoning, lest you be targeted for attempting to hide in shadows!"

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As for the second point you made, Father, might it be too hasty to suspect Jessica-chan alone on that basis? If we take the reasoning a step further, it could just as easily be a culprit who has some interest in protecting Jessica-chan while she herself remains innocent, trying to draw attention away from her. Not that I would be inclined to guess who that could be at this point, of course.