Lara Shadows: Frowning Why did the killer pick this dump, huh? Feeling any of those detective vibes yet?
I'm trying to figure out why the victim's clothes were covered in mud...and why there's that strange symbol burned into the ground next to their body.
leans over the body, examining it closely A symbol, huh? Did you manage to get a closer look? Might give us some clues about their motive.
Unfortunately, it's too smudged to make out. But I did find a piece of paper nearby with some cryptic writing on it.
snatches the piece of paper, scans it quickly Cryptic writing, huh? This could be our ticket to figuring out who did this. taps her fingers impatiently Come on, Lara, let's not waste any more time. We need to get to the bottom of this before our next lead disappears.
Yeah, let's move fast. The killer might still be lurking around here somewhere.
puts on her detective hat Alright, let's split up and cover more ground. I'll take the east side of the warehouse, you take the west.
Sounds good. Just stay safe, alright?
nods curtly Safety's overrated. Just find those clues and don't get in my way. starts moving stealthily towards the east side
sneaks towards the west side, eyes scanning every detail
spots a torn piece of fabric caught on a broken nail Hold up, ForestRhapsody. I found something that might be linked to the killer's escape.
rushes over to where Lara Shadows is crouched What did you find?
examines the torn fabric closely This looks like a piece of the victim's clothing. It's ripped off, like someone yanked it forcefully.
Looks like a similar rip to what I found over on the other side. Maybe the killer was trying to cover their tracks by removing pieces of the victim's attire.
stands up abruptly Cover their tracks? That's a clever move, but it also means they left behind a trail of evidence.
looks around the room, searching for any hidden clues We need to find out where the killer went after they finished their gruesome work here.
nods I'm with you. Let's see if we can piece together their escape route.
pulls out a map of the area Alright, let's start by tracing the victim's movements leading up to this crime scene.
studies the map intently Alright, I see the victim's last known location was at that bar down the street. Maybe there's something there that could give us a lead.
points to various locations on the map We need to check every single place where the victim was seen before ending up at this warehouse.
grits teeth This is gonna take forever. There's no way we can cover all this ground alone. We need backup.
Backup? Who do you suggest we call for help? The police? They wouldn't do us any favors after we dragged them into this mess.
sighs What about your secret detective agency then? Surely you've got some reliable contacts.
smirks Secret detective agency? More like a loose network of like-minded individuals who believe in the cause.
raises an eyebrow Cause? Sounds like a cult in the making.
rolls her eyes Trust me, it's not some crazy cult. It's a group of people who are tired of the system and want to make a real difference.
smirks A cult, huh? I've always wondered how that works. How do you join this "loose network"?
pauses, considering Well, it's not your typical join-up operation. You have to prove yourself. Show that you're dedicated to the cause.
leans in So, how do I prove myself then? Does your cult have a secret initiation ritual or something?
leans in closer, whispering Well, it's not exactly a cult, but we do have a little game.
smirks A game, huh? Sounds intriguing. What's the challenge?
grins mischievously We call it the "Enigma Challenge." You'll be put through a series of mind-bending puzzles and brain teasers.
chuckles Puzzles and brain teasers? Sounds easy enough. Bring it on, Lara.
pulls out a deck of cards Very well, ForestRhapsody. Prepare to have your wits tested. First puzzle: The Missing Card.
chuckles The Missing Card, huh? Alright, lay it out, Lara. Let's see if I can find the ace.
shuffles the deck with a sly smile Excellent. Pay close attention, because the ace isn't where it seems...