Werewolves in the Haunted House: Third Day

And now it's morning again. We really don't have any time to rest here, do we?

It's now the third day. Would you all gather round, please?

Bonjour, Maria. You look lovely as ever today.

Salut, mes chers amis!

...Hm? Are we missing someone?

Now that you mention it, I don't see Phantom anywhere...

I'm actually a little perplexed about that, too.

It shouldn't be possible for anyone to disappear from this mansion while a game is taking place, and yet, I can't find him anywhere.

There may be another power here, somehow working to interfere with the game's rules.

Anyway, let's get back on track and go over last night's events.

Tell us, those of you claiming to be Seers: Whose identity did you divine last night?

Thomas Edison's.

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And what was his true identity?

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He was a perfectly ordinary human...er, lion.

Well of course! I've always been at the forefront of intelligence and civilization, after all. My appearance aside, there's no one around less bestial than me!

Next, we have last night's victim:

Gilles de Rais.

Thank goodness. Now I can go back to being my true self...

Gilles de Rais was a villager. I'll hold on to his token.

Poor Gilles... He just couldn't stand being an ordinary villager.

That's all I have to say for now.

All right, everyone, you take it from here. Make sure you use your third day productively.

Damn, what kind of game did I get myself mixed up in!? All this subterfuge stuff isn't for me. I'm way more of a "cards on the table" kind of guy.

Hey, werewolf? I know there's still one of you here.

How about coming clean and telling us all who you are? That'd wrap everything up nice and neat.

Yeah! I like that idea a lot!

Yeah? I appreciate that. Thanks for the support, kid.

You hear that, you damn cowardly werewolf!? We're sick and tired of sneaking and lying like this!

If you come clean and tell us who you are right now, I'll be nice and spare you from the gallows.

'Course, I'll make up for that by blasting you away with my Noble Phantasm!

Good grief, this is ridiculous. What kind of wolf would be so cowed by threats as to give their identity away?

Not to mention that Mr. Bonaparte's remarks are clearly against the rules. What was he thinking? Disparaging the game's designated execution method in favor of his own brand of so-called justice...

Matters like this should be conducted strictly as the law ordains. Even a werewolf deserves fair and impartial treatment.

When we do find this werewolf, would you all mind if I were the one to carry out their execution? Of course, I don't mean by hanging, but by the method I'm more...accustomed to.

Yes, I would like nothing more than to witness the kiss of steel meeting neck once again...

Please snap out of it, Sanson. You haven't been yourself since yesterday.

Ahh, Marie! Marie! If only you were the other werewolf! No, even if you weren't...

I'd still want nothing more than to execute you myself!

I'd just like to ask everyone to please forget Sanson's remarks. He's always been a very earnest man, you see...

So I think he's just gotten so caught up in his role in this game that it's made him a little, um...Berserkery.

I understand how you feel, my queen, but I must remind you that all will be decided by the vote.

Why, d'Eon, I'm shocked. How can you call yourself a knight and ignore your friend when he's in danger!?

Do you WANT Sanson to be suspected of being a werewolf!?

As you say, my queen, I am indeed a knight. But only in our original world.

Here in this game, you and I are both players who stand on equal ground.

I... Well, yes, I suppose that's true, but still...

We've been letting our original roles hold us back since this game began.

Remember what Gilles de Rais said?

He found himself lost without his accustomed role as a knight to fall back on.

Perhaps the werewolf laying him to rest was actually acting out of mercy.

I suspect Sanson's odd behavior may also stem from being trapped by his current role. Even if he were this game's executioner, he would have no need to actually sully his own hands.

So then, what are we to do?

Simple! We must play our parts as best we can, whether they be kindhearted villager or cunning wolf!

Fortunately, I believe I can play my part convincingly as long as I commit, thanks to my experiences as a spy.

What about you, my queenno... Marie?

...Does this mean you won't obey me anymore?

Only for the duration of this game.

You big meanie!

Now that my villager status is beyond suspicion, allow me to make the case for supporting human rights, and for treating this werewolf humanely!

I've got nothing to say. Just keep moving things along.

Oh, is it my turn now?

Why don't you go ahead of me this time, Fujimaru? Just for a change of pace.

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Are you sure? All right then, we'll save the best for last again.

You hear that, everyone?

Fujimaru always makes his remarks last.

He only decides what he's going to do after everyone else has gone first. It's a smart way to play!

Anyway, I don't have much to say this time, but I will say that I was quite touched by His Excellency Napoleon's fiery speech.

Damn you, werewolf! Come out and face us with honor, you coward!

Ahh, that was so cool! It made me wish I'd been born as the kind of person who could get away with making big, bold statements like that!

Still, I guess I can't complain too much, seeing as the gifts I WAS born with were quite remarkable in their own right.

Anyway, I know people. I know how they respond to circumstances like these.

They get furious! Angry! Hateful! They throw stones, cast blame, and demand executions! They convince themselves that whoever speaks loudest speaks the truth!

And all the while, they fail to realize that their rage and excitement come not from themselves, but from those around them...

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that nothing good ever comes from raised fists and loud proclamations!

Oh? And since I'm known for both, is that your way of saying you suspect me?

Not at all! I just mean that we should be careful not to let ourselves get caught up in the moment.

So I ask you all to be wary of those who proclaim their innocence while hiding in the shadows of those with clamorous voices, because those are the types that are sure to be hiding a werewolf.

And while there's a case to be made that Fujimaru falls under that category...

...I'd say the one we need to be the most wary of is you, Emiya.

Oh?

See? You always act like all this has nothing to do with you. And as a result, oftentimes, the rest of us don't even notice you're here.

And now, it's the third day, and you're still alive and well. I have to say, your survival tactics are impressive!

But...you can't pull the wool over my eyes. I'm the Seer, after all.

So tonight, I'm going to find out who you really are. I'm going to uncover every last secret you've got hidden behind those empty-looking eyes of yours.

And on that note: I take it you know what comes next, Fujimaru?

Surely you're not going to start refusing my challenges now!

At this point, I don't think we have any other choice.

...Though I have to say, it feels like Amadeus is doing a remarkably good job of boxing us in.

Can I say something?

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Thanks. I don't have that much to say...

But because it looks like everybody is leaving soon...

...I thought I should at least say goodbye.

My oh my! Saying goodbye already? You don't think you might be getting ahead of yourself just a tad?

Why, that almost makes it sound as if you're planning to fly the coop at the first sign of trouble.

Come to think of it, not even our esteemed Ruler knows where Phantom disappeared to...

Surely you're not planning to up and vanish like him, are you?

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"No way," huh? Well of course you'd say that, wouldn't you!?

Well, that's all right. Even I don't really think you're going to run away.

No, I'm more concerned about you, Emiya, and how barely present you've been this whole game.

...You're barking up the wrong tree.

Oh please, don't give me that. I don't know what it is you're up to, but I do know you've been suspiciously quiet.

You haven't been giving any fiery speeches like Napoleon, or wasting our time with long-winded diatribes like Edison.

You also haven't been subjecting us to your personal fetishes like Salieri and Sanson, or hamming it up like Maria and her merry crew.

No, you've just been sticking strictly to the background, remaining firmly out of sight and beneath suspicion.

But, unfortunately for you, you can't put anything past me and my Seer eyes!

So get ready, Emiya, because tonight...

...Fujimaru and I are going to find out what you really are once and for all.

...Right, Fujimaru?

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Now we're talking! I'm so glad you're such a good sport!

Um...I'm not so sure sportsmanship is the issue here...

Don't bother. Let him make a fool of himself if he wants.

(Sigh)...

...I take it everyone's had their turn to speak?

Then let's move on to the vote.

All of you, go ahead and point at the player you think should be hanged.

The votes have been tallied. Charles-Henri Sanson's execution will be carried out right away.

...Very well. If this is what fate has in store for me, then so be it. But before I go, I would like to make one last request.

Please, no more hangings. The guillotine is much more humane, at least in that it causes no undue suffering.

Sanson was a villager. I'll hold on to his token.

And with that, the third day has come to an end.

All players, go back to your personal rooms and wait there until morning.

This is pretty tiring, isn't it?

Are you okay?

Oh, yes, I'm all right. I appreciate your concern.

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...Is something wrong, Senpai? You look kind of, um, rattled...

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Oh... I, um, hope I didn't say anything too odd?

Don't worry. You didn't do anything wrong.

Thank you, Voyager.

I can't blame you for feeling rattled, Senpai. Game or not, this has all been extremely tense.

Okay, Seer Fujimaru, it's time for you to take your turn.

Whose identity will you divine?

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Understood. All right, let's go. And be careful not to get lost.

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I'm just being cautious. At this point, nothing that happens in this mansion would surprise me.

This is it: Emiya's room.

So you really did come. You're playing right into Amadeus's hands.

You're awake, Emiya!? I didn't think that was possible!

It's no big deal. I have my own job to take care of after this.

Then, does that mean

I'm the Knight. Go ahead and divine my identity if you don't believe me.

What will you do, Seer Fujimaru?

Do you still want to uncover Emiya's identity?

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Then go, and fulfill your duty.

Satisfied?

Then, you've been protecting people all this time, Emiya?

Not that I've ever succeeded.

I tried protecting Sanson last night, but the werewolf went after Gilles de Rais instead.

I already forgot who I chose the night before last... but whoever I bet on, I obviously failed.

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I guess I can tell you guys.

Tonight, I plan on protecting d'Eon.

D'Eon? How come?

Surprised? Let's just say I've got my reasons.

Like what?

I'm not going to tell you that. Besides, it'd probably ruin the game if I did.

But I'll give you a hint. Remember, Gilles was the one attacked last night. Think about why he died instead of Sanson.

So, you're saying that although Sanson ended up being hanged today...he could just as easily have been attacked last night, too?

And tonight, d'Eon is in danger for the same reason Gilles was attacked yesterday?

What could that reason be...?

All right, enough chitchat. I've got a job to prepare for.

And I've got a feeling it's going to be a long night...

Okay, Seer Fujimaru, that's it for your turn tonight.

Let's hurry and get you back to your room.

For some reason, I've got a bad feeling about tonight...

What's going on, Senpai!? Why would Phantom team up with ghosts to attack us?

I don't understand it either. There's nothing in the rules to account for this.

That one got angry.

Because we're inside someone else's dream. A really bad dream.

So it's easy for him to leave if he really wants to.

He's inside a dream of his own. Where he and his invisible angel can be together.

So I think we should just leave him be.

...You're really full of surprises, Voyager. I didn't expect you to understand Phantom so well.

I understand. He reminds me of Erice.

Erice, huh... What's she like?

She's someone you'd find anywhere, but she's also one of a kind.

Because she's lonely. She's lonely like I am.