Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice/Episode 3: The Rite of Turnabout/Investigation, Day 1

Tehm'pul Temple
It's been two weeks since Phoenix has arrived at the Kingdom of Khura'in. He came to visit Maya once her training is done. But before it can be complete, Maya still has to perform one last ritual. Ahlbi soon appears, and says that today is the Purification Rite. Maya gets to be Lady Kee'ra in the rite. Lady Kee'ra was a female warrior who fought to establish Khura'in. Ahlbi then gives Phoenix a book he found in the library. It has information about today's rite. Rites Guide added to the Court Record.

Move to the Plaza of Devotion

Plaza Of Devotion
It seems to be really cold up there. There are prayer flags held on strings around the plaza. They are soon interrupted by a woman. A cutscene is played. Phoenix doesn't recognize this woman, but when she pulls down her hood, she's revealed to be Maya Fey!

Talk to Maya

Maya: Maya has heard of Phoenix's debut in the Khura'in court. She has also completed the "Special Meditation Course for Increasing Spiritual Power". Apparently, the high priest's wife if supposed to play as Lady Kee'ra. But since she has a baby, the high priest chose Maya to be her instead.

Guardian Deity: Lady Kee'ra was a real person, and the people of Khura'in worship her as a guardian deity. They believe she'll come whenever they're in danger. She is portrayed in a sacred robe with a dagger.

The Rite's Popularity: Apparently, there have been actual sightings of Lady Kee'ra; Which attracted more people. She's been seen capturing members of the Defiant Dragons. Sightings of Lady Kee'ra go back about 2 years. But this is the first time when an actual picture of her was taken. It was shown on today's newspaper. Maya thinks this is the "real deal" and not a cosplayer, since rebels are trained in combat. May 9th Newspaper added to the Court Record.

The sound of bells are heard. It's a sign that the high priest is coming, since he wears bells around his ankles. Maya has to leave now. Ahlbi then talks about Acolyte Zeh'lot. He's a desciple of the high priest, and lives and trains at his house. The Purification Rite now begins. Phoenix goes into the prayer pose. Alhbi says that have to stay like this until tomorrow. However, Phoenix blacks out.

High Priest's House
Phoenix wakes up in the High Priests's House. They must've carried him up here after he collapsed. Alhbi is there, watching him. Ahlib then says that Maya...has been ARRESTED!

Plaza Of Devotion
Phoenix sees Maya being placed under arrest by the police. Then Ema appears. Apparently, Maya has been arrested for the murder of the high priest.

Talk to Ema

What Happened?: The high priest was murdered during the rite last night. His name is Tahrust Inmee. It happened at the Inner Sanctum. Ema says that only Maya and Tahurst could've been there, since it's very high up. Maya was also the first one to discover the body. Phoenix decided to defend Maya in court.

Ema: Ema was sent by a prosecutor here after being told that the latest techniques in international forensic science could be seen here. But of course, that was nothing but a lie. The prosecutor apparently takes court cases from around the world. He's the same one who was in the case about Trucy. He's also going to be the prosecutor in this case as well. Ema then gives Phoenix the autopsy report. Tahrust's Autopsy Report added to the Court Record. Tahurst died of blood loss from a deep stab wound.