We once again start by Wilson's documenting and narration. He expresses that among the cases that he has documented over the 19th century, one catches his eye the most: A murder in a carriage, with multiple witnesses to the murder claiming only the victim and the initial suspect being the only ones inside the cabin at the time of the murder. Wilson then recalls the horrendous conclusion to what was supposedly a very open-and-shut case. Wilson then quotes Sholmes about how this particular case was only the beginning of the endeavor that him and 'that impressive Japanese student' were set to have. An anime cutscene follows, showing Ryunosuke and Susato boarding off a train in London. Spending a few moments in awe of the capital's beautiful sight, they request a carriage to take them to the British Supreme Court. The driver welcomes the pair to London and hopes them to enjoy their stay
Case Information[edit]
- Time of Crime: Saturday, February 15th, 10:00 PM
- Location: Omnibus
- Defendant: Magnus McGilded
- Victim: "Thrice-Fired" Mason
- Cause of death: Internal bleeding due to single stab wound to the abdomen
- Murder weapon: A knife
- Defense Attorney: Ryunosuke Naruhodo
- Prosecution Lawyer: Barok van Zieks
Characters[edit]
Defense Attorney[edit]
Ryunosuke Naruhodo
An aspiring lawyer currently taking the place of Kazuma Asogi on a study tour. The outcome of this trial will determine whether or not he becomes a qualified lawyer in Britain.
Defendant[edit]
Magnus McGilded
A wealthy businessman and philanthropist. He was caught riding inside the omnibus at the time of the victim's death, making him the sole suspect in this case.
Victim[edit]
"Thrice-Fired" Mason
A humble brick maker who was found deceased inside the omnibus. He owed the defendant money which was due on the day that he met his end.
Prosecution Lawyer[edit]
Barok van Zieks
The prosecutor in this case, making his return to the courtroom after a five-year absence. Despite the defendant's wealth, no defense attorney came to his aid due to van Zieks' reputation as the Reaper of the Bailey.
Witnesses[edit]
Beppo
The coach at the head of the omnibus. He claims he stopped the omnibus when he heard a scream and subsequently witnessed the murder.
Bruce Fairplay
A bank clerk who was seated atop the omnibus. He claims to have witnessed the murder via the skylight peering inside.
Lay D. Furst
A hat maker who was seated atop the omnibus. He claims to have witnessed the murder via the skylight peering inside and screamed upon having seen the incident, alerting the coach.
Gina Lestrade
A young pickpocket discovered to be hiding inside the omnibus at the time of the murder.
Other Characters[edit]
Susato Mikotoba
Ryunosuke's assistant. She assisted him in his law studies on the way to London following their friend's untimely death.
Mael Stronghart
The Lord Chief Justice of London. He sends Ryunosuke to defend Magnus McGilded as a test.