Season 6 - Resolutions

[Sachi]

"There... That's what I was looking for. Some of the soldiers reported feeling that after they'd recovered.

Why did he test it on high ranking members? His goal, I believe, was testing how powerful the 'mind control' would be. I'm sure there's a better term, but stick with me for now. He wished to test how vulnerable they would be to new ideas being planted in their heads. If he had to do that directly, it'd draw less suspicion.

Put it this way: Would it be stranger for the King to speak in private with a Lieutenant, or a rank-and-file? It was to reduce the risk of him being caught. 

When he spoke later of 'spice being the answer', I believe he was still intending on perfecting the substance further. I'm not sure the effect it would have had - I'm not an alchemist - and the few pages that remain probably don't have much on that issue."

Wizarmon looks through the relevant pages one more time for spice, or catalysts of any sort that may make the runes innately stronger. Though he suspects it's probably with the actual removed pages.



"Brie, before you leave this room, I want to do a full investigation of your person. While you're suspicious that we may be planting evidence, I'm equally concerned that you might have hidden some of your discoveries from us in an attempt to defend the King."

"It looks like Biyomon's 'concoction' theory was correct after all. My, he will hold that over my head for quite some time... Alas, better to be proven right than wrong in this situation, I think. Let's see, some other notes..."

"Proudmore - that is Princess Diana's maiden name, is it not? I wonder if she has any belongings of this old Professor on her estate. They may be long gone by now, but she and I are on good terms. No doubt she'll look for me."

"I do not think everything I need for incriminating evidence can be found in this book. There must be other things dotted around this room. A physical journal, some sort of... alchemy pot where the King is putting this knowledge to use? There is a lot I do not know still, and that worries me. I'm grateful to still have you here, Uncle Almond. You put my mind at rest."

Wizarmon bows to his uncle, then carefully looks through more of the King's belongings. He bends down to look inside the fireplace, and then looks through the King's clothing drawers. He pulls on every book on the bookshelf in case one of them opens a secret passage, and then he feels around the walls for a button disguised as a brick that might possibly give way.

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Almond pats his nephew on the head absentmindedly, but he’s also nervous. Everything is starting to feel very real now. Soy had indeed told Almond and Oat about the soldiers and the strange powder, and although this answer makes sense… it doesn’t make it any less troubling.

According to Soy, the officers who had been involved had been pretty high-ranking, and some of them had attacked their supervisors. If the King had been trying to brainwash them… and they had attacked fellow members of the Ronpa military…

“Wizarmon,” says Almond slowly, “Do you think it’s possible that the King wanted to create the illusion of an attack from a neighbouring country and send Ronpa into a full-blown war? In fact… are we sure that hasn't happened already? Do we know for a fact that Morvaug and Petrard have truly invaded us, or is this… a ploy by the King?”

[Vaellin the Bard]

Aug 7, 2024 11:15:36 GMT -6 Sachi said:

Why did he test it on high ranking members? His goal, I believe, was testing how powerful the 'mind control' would be. I'm sure there's a better term, but stick with me for now. He wished to test how vulnerable they would be to new ideas being planted in their heads. If he had to do that directly, it'd draw less suspicion.

"Then shouldn't Monstrome be suspicious too considering they also seem to be utilizing mind control powers? That should definitely be addressed especially with Casimir's son being at risk."

Aug 7, 2024 11:15:36 GMT -6 Sachi said:

"Brie, before you leave this room, I want to do a full investigation of your person. While you're suspicious that we may be planting evidence, I'm equally concerned that you might have hidden some of your discoveries from us in an attempt to defend the King."

"I refuse. And if you try to search me I will consider it assault and attack you in turn," Brie states in a cold manner that shows that she is, indeed, Vanyara's sister. Her otherwise optimistic (if naive) attitude vanishes under her refusal. "If I thought that what I had on my person was damaging to the nation then I would give it over, but I do not think so. I allowed you into this room despite my misgivings, you will have to allow me to part with my letters."

[crazynuto]

Aug 7, 2024 11:15:36 GMT -6 Sachi said:

Wizarmon looks through the relevant pages one more time for spice, or catalysts of any sort that may make the runes innately stronger. Though he suspects it's probably with the actual removed pages.

Finding nothing else on catalysts or spicery, Wizarmon places the book on the bedside table.

Aug 7, 2024 11:15:36 GMT -6 Sachi said:

Wizarmon bows to his uncle, then carefully looks through more of the King's belongings. He bends down to look inside the fireplace, and then looks through the King's clothing drawers. He pulls on every book on the bookshelf in case one of them opens a secret passage, and then he feels around the walls for a button disguised as a brick that might possibly give way.

Searching the room from top to bottom, Wizarmon fiddles with the bookshelf and makes a right mess of things, yet no secret passages are found. It would be rather concerning to have a secret passage at the top of a tower, I'm afraid. Just think of the draft! It's then an idea hits him, of a story Inspector Colombrovalone told him once when they were dining on spaghetti some months prior.

He gets down on his hands and needs and crawls into the fireplace, peering up into the looming darkness. His hat gets a bit in the way, but he manages to snag onto a small box, hidden in the same place that the Prince's safe was.

He opens it and finds countless letters, addressed to and from our neighboring regions. (At least according to the seals on the paper). All are gibberish, encoded in a cipher far too complex for any of you to figure out without possibly months of work.

It's common for Spymasters to handle this aspect of Kingly duty, and for certain ciphers to be almost the "fingerprint" of whomever creates them. Does this make sense? Not really but like imagine receiving a letter in a certain handwriting and a certain cipher-style. You'd be able to piece together whom it's from and be able to decode it using an agreed upon code.

From Brie's perspective, this ciphering looks similar-ish to her sister's style, although she has never really taken to the whole "spying" thing. Her style is more rough and tumble. I couldn't tell you if she'd be willing to help decode it even if she could. She's rather steadfast on her sister's innocence.

[Sachi]

Wizarmon stops his search for a moment and scratches his chin in thought. 

"I can't say anything for sure. We would have to first establish contact with Petrard and Morvaug, discern whether they've found similar ashy substances, and there's also the sudden appearance of Pech... We may have to ask Papa G'onta to make contact with the Morvaugian Queen. We don't have nearly as close a link to Petrard, however. I suppose just Morvaug would confirm it, though..."

Brie's refusal is a little surprising. The fact that she admitted to have taken something is pretty funny though. Wizarmon wasn't here for that bit.

"Brie. I am Acting King of Ronpa. I will make it clear to you that this is not a request. This is an order. If you have nothing to hide, then there will be no problems in my search."

Wizarmon slams the door shut with some kind of telekinesis spell. He points his staff at Brie.

"Show me what you have taken. Now."

[Vaellin the Bard]

Aug 7, 2024 11:40:53 GMT -6 Sachi said:

"Brie. I am Acting King of Ronpa. I will make it clear to you that this is not a request. This is an order. If you have nothing to hide, then there will be no problems in my search."

Wizarmon slams the door shut with some kind of telekinesis spell. He points his staff at Brie.

"Show me what you have taken. Now."

"And I'm the Queen's sister. This allows me some ability to dismiss your order fake king. If you want to bring this to court, I'll push until my brother-in-law and sister return. If you want it now, you'll have to kill me."

She has a guard's stance right now, rigid with her hands behind her back in a posture that shows resistance but no retaliation. Every bit the guard she was raised up as under her father's care.

[Sachi]

"Very well then. I am beginning to agree with my brother's views on stubborn humans. I almost believe-"

The door flies open with great force, sending a chill into the room. The three turn their heads to see two very very unfortunately timed visitors enter. 

King Tyronius and Queen Vanyara.

The two of them scowl at the uninvited guests.

"What is the meaning of this?" Asks the King.

Vanyara looks around the room and spies the magick book on the King's bedside. A brief glint of fury washes over her, before returning to an almost calm expression. It's a little scary how quick she can turn between the two.

"...What are you doing?" She asks bluntly. She's staring daggers into all three 'guests'.

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Wizarmon's eyes appear afraid, but under his veil hides a devious grin. He waves his staff in a subtle, yet very intentional way - mouthing the name of a spell hidden from sight.

"Terror Illusion."

[Vaellin the Bard]

Aug 7, 2024 11:56:06 GMT -6 Sachi said:

"What is the meaning of this?" Asks the King.

Vanyara looks around the room and spies the magick book on the King's bedside. A brief glint of fury washes over her, before returning to an almost calm expression. It's a little scary how quick she can turn between the two.

"...What are you doing?" She asks bluntly. She's staring daggers into all three 'guests'.

Brie is a snitch. Sorry, thems the breaks.

She points at Wizarmon "He was accusing the king of treason and I was here to protect them! I could physically stop the acting king without potentially getting myself killed but I figured I could at least try to stop evidence from being planted and see what they found to let you know!"

"Some letters in a safe and a book, I don't know anything else."

Her report comes out stiff and monotone, like a soldier reporting for duty. Wizarmon seems to have hit some kinda switch or something to put her in guard mode.

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Almond drops to the floor, protecting his head as if the sudden appearance of the king and queen will cause the ceiling to come raining down.

“Y-Y-Your Highnesses… I am so sorry…! But please, please let my nephew go! If you want to punish him, p-p-punish me instead! I… need to protect at least one child… Please…”

He is valiantly holding back tears, though he is shaking like a leaf. Unfortunately he was not able to hold back another liquid, which spreads across the front of his pants. A shame, really.

[crazynuto]

Aug 7, 2024 11:56:06 GMT -6 Sachi said:

The door flies open with great force, sending a chill into the room. The three turn their heads to see two very very unfortunately timed visitors enter. 

King Tyronius and Queen Vanyara.

Perhaps paradoxically, the King and Queen enter the Council Chambers, having returned early from their honeymoon. They both look rather well, Tyronius's gray skin taking on a more beige hue thanks to the sun. Vanyara has not gained a hue, tint, or shade.

King Tyronius approaches the probably-dozing off Biyomon and taps him on the shoulder. Balthazar Tyronius IV immediately hops into his favorite resting place.




"I see the castle is still standing. I trust everything has gone well?"

He glances around at most of the other nobles still here.

"Hmm...perhaps not. I was told the council was out, but you seem to still be in session. What late-night discussion are you currently embroiled in? And where is Veemon?"

[Sachi]

'Vanyara' and 'King Tyronius' exchange tired looks with one another. They both sigh.


"Get on your feet, boy. I will not have you prostrating yourself like this in my bedchambers. Where is your spark? Your bravery? What happened to the man who would do anything to find his brother?"

If looks could kill, Wizarmon would probably be an egg again. Vanyara holds out a hand to Brie.
"Once more the Holy Beast reveals his true colours. I will deal with you later, Regent. Give me the papers, Brie."

[Vaellin the Bard]

Aug 7, 2024 12:15:55 GMT -6 Sachi said:

If looks could kill, Wizarmon would probably be an egg again. Vanyara holds out a hand to Brie.
"Once more the Holy Beast reveals his true colours. I will deal with you later, Regent. Give me the papers, Brie."

Brie, not realizing that 'Vanyara' is referring to the 'love letters' she took (since she hasn't mentioned them to her sister at this time), points at Wizarmon. "Unfortunately, he still has them. I didn't get to see them other than to see they were a cipher."

[Sachi]

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"Y-Your Majesty! Welcome home! Yes, the Council finished their usual meetings, but... Some of us opted to stay behind to welcome you back. I must say, you returned earlier than I thought! Where was it you went, again?"

[Nekomaru]

"Back already, old man? What's the issue? That one not keeping you..."

"Satistied?"

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

Aug 7, 2024 12:15:55 GMT -6 Sachi said:

'Vanyara' and 'King Tyronius' exchange tired looks with one another. They both sigh.


"Get on your feet, boy. I will not have you prostrating yourself like this in my bedchambers. Where is your spark? Your bravery? What happened to the man who would do anything to find his brother?"

If looks could kill, Wizarmon would probably be an egg again. Vanyara holds out a hand to Brie.
"Once more the Holy Beast reveals his true colours. I will deal with you later, Regent. Give me the papers, Brie."

Almond stands up, holding onto the bed frame. “I… I still am that man, Your Highness. But I don’t believe I ever had any spark. I’m not brave like my brother Soy. I’m the eldest Milque brother, but I… I couldn’t protect anyone. So please… let me protect V-Mon. Just once. Just him. If I couldn’t save Oat… or Soy… let me save my nephew at least.”