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Phan Cam: Trial by Light, Trial by Wright (or The Kaijudo Turnabout)

WARNING: Since the other admin has never played the Ace Attorney series and has only ever watched the crossover, somethings might be wrong. Don’t be afraid to tell us if we did anything wrong. Also, this post can be a bit long.

>The Temple Arena. I requested a duel with Tareq to better some of myself.

Are you ready for this?

Bring it on!

Tareq: Then here we go! Tuber Tribe!

>Luckily, I did some research in the Library and know just the Creature to use.

Joker: Kronax the Brutal!

>After an almost long bout, I win the duel.

Tareq: (panting) That was tough. I know our Creatures were the same level, but you only won because your Creature’s from more than one Civilization.

Or I just have a good teacher.

Tareq: (a little embarrassed) Now that’s just... Thanks.

>Just then, Gabe was running to us.

Hey, you guys have to come up to the studio. Quickly!

>I quickly change to my normal clothes and go up with Tareq and Gabe. When we arrive... Nigel Brightmore standing with his head slightly down but still looking at Master Kimora.

I’ve... I have come back.

Yes, you have.

Nigel: I’ve come... To atone for all the unspeakable things I have done to you and the Order.

Master Kimora: I can see that.

Nigel: So, what punishment awaits me?

Master Kimora: The other Masters and I have already voted to give you a formal hearing to decide your fate. Are you ready?

Tareq: Please take it, Master Brightmore, it would make things easier.

Nigel: ... Alright. I’ll do it.

Well if we’re going to do this, we should do it properly. It seems Master Isao and Master Nadia are not convinced about going easy on you. And Master Chavez is at a crossroads.

Master Kimora: That’s right. Even I have some doubt. Best to do this.

Gabe: Are you suggesting we give Nigel an attorney?

Master Kimora: If you’re sure, alright. Are you choosing to act as Nigel’s attorney?

Joker: I know I thing or two about how trials...

But I think we should let a professional to handle this.

Tareq: What about that one you worked with back in Japan? The one who used to be a prosecutor.

Joker: I don’t think we should have her come all the way here to America for this. But she has told me of someone who lives around here in California. I already called him here just in case Nigel does come to turn himself in. I’ll call him and let him know he’s needed now.

Master Kimora: Are you sure?

Joker: You can just erase his memories after this. It’ll be alright.

Master Kimora: Very well. Call him.

>I take out my phone and dial the number.

Joker: Hey, it’s me. It’s time.

??????? ??????: About time, I thought was gonna we waiting forever.

Joker: Well, your wait is done. Meet us at The Five Paths Martial Arts Studio.

??????? ??????: Alright, I’m on my way.

>Me and Gabe are now standing outside the dojo when an Uber shows up. Someone comes out after paying the driver.

Gabe: That must be him.

>We go over to the man... He doesn’t look happy.

Man, how do I get myself into these situations? A trial at a dojo?

Well this is a special case.

Gabe: (a bit awestruck) Oh my! I’ve seen you on the news! You’re the Ace Attorney!

(he insisted we use this picture) I guess after all these years, I’m still known as that. (I’ll have to talk to Maya later.) Actually, my name’s Phoenix Wright. But, you can just call me Nick.

Gabe: Still, it’s pleasure to meet you, Mr. Wright. I mean, Nick, sir.

Nick: (thinking to himself) Oh dear, just what I need: A fan. (out loud) So, you called me out here for a trial. What’s it about?

Joker: We’ll explain more once we get inside.

>We walk Nick inside through the dojo, through the mirror and into the Temple.

Nick: (shock and awe) Holy geeze, I had no idea something like this was done here!

Gabe: Phoenix Wright, welcome to the Temple of the Kaijudo Duel Masters. Come, we’ll explain on the way.

>We go over to the Creature Pen were Nigel is being kept. On the way, we fill Nick in on everything that’s going on.

Nick: So you want me to represent this Nigel Brightmore and convince these Duel Masters to give him a lighter punishment for mistreating these Creatures, including the one he worked with, and betraying the Masters to their enemies?

Gabe: That’s pretty much the sum of it.

Joker: So, will you do it?

Nick: (thinking to himself again) God, I’m in over my head. Then again, I’ve seen my fair share of weird stuff. Mediums, special effects used by witches, magicians who might actually have magic, even an English guy in a top hat who says he’s just a teacher, but his puzzle solving skills makes him seem more like a detective. (out loud) Alright, I’ll see what I can do.

>We arrive at the pen where Master Toji is now taking Nigel out. Allie is there, too, with a serious look on her face.

So, this is who will be convincing the Masters to go easy on you.

Nick: Seems that way.

Gabe: Um, Allie, that look on your face is not very reassuring.

Well, you know how manged to find an attorney for Nigel? ... Well, someone came up to be the prosecutor.

What!? You can’t be serious.

Gabe: Who would want to prosecute Nigel?

?????: Wouldn’t you like to know, Fat Boy!

Gabe: (shocked) What are you doing down here!? Don’t tell me you’re the prosecutor.

You wish. I came with the prosecutor.

Gabe: Who?

Carny: (who I learned about) Why spoil the surprise? You’ll see soon enough.

>With that, he leaves.

Master Toji: I have bad feeling.

Allie: Same here.

Nick: Okay, if we’re going to win this hearing, you better tell me everything you have.

Nigel: I will tell you everything you need to know to the best I can.

>The War Room that uses for surveillance around San Campion and where the Masters hold their meetings was converted into a makeshift courtroom for the hearing. The Masters will be acting as judges and jury. Fox and Oracle were asked to be the court stenographers. They would normally ask Ray to do it, but he was asked to testify. The rest of us were sitting on benches, including Ray’s parents who were asked to also testify. Nick asked me to be his co-counsel. Then, we all rose as Nigel was brought in by Master Toji, who volunteered to be the bailiff.

Disciplinary hearing of Nigel Galahad Brightmore, Former Master of the Light Civilization for the Order of the Kaijudo Duel Masters, age 48, is now in session. Judges for this hearing, the Kaijudo Duel Masters. Jinora Dee Jaha, Master of the Darkness Civilization. Age 45.

Hector Miguel Chevez, Master of the Fire Civilization. Age 26.

Master Kimora: Benjirou Kishino Kimora, Master of the Nature Civilization. Age 38.

Isao Keone Okamoto, Current Master of the Light Civilization. Age 72.

Nadia Olga Lobachevsky, Master of the Water Civilization. Age 27.

Master Jaha: Court stenographer, Yusuke Kitagawa, age 18. Bailiff, Master Toji, age 43. Co-attorneys for the defendant, Phoenix Wright and Ren Amamiya, ages 35 and 18. Prosecutor?

>Carny came up with a man who looked like an older version of him. Everyone seems to know him as they make sneers at him.

Alexander Andrew Carnahan, Founder and CEO of Carnahan Chemicals and acting prosecutor. Age 43.

Carny: Philippe Marco Carnahan, co-counsel for the prosecutor. Age 16.

Ray: You’re the prosecutor?

Mr. Carnahan: Being a successful businessman, I also know a thing or two about the legal system.

Ray: But why?

Mr. Carnahan: Because, boy... The Choten owes me. I’m merely here to collect... Nigel Brightmore is now my property. But since I can’t get him back after he’s turned himself over, this is the only way I can get him back. Good luck.

Nick: (thinking) Man, the trial hasn’t even begun and already this guy’s trying to intimidate us.

Master Jaha: Master Kimora, please tell us the charges of the defendant.

Master Kimora: Nigel Brightmore, you stand here before us for the mistreatment and inhumane actions the Creatures of the Creature Realms, alongside our greatest enemy, the Choten. How do you plea?

Nigel: I... Plea guilty.

Master Jaha: Now, one of our acolytes has petitioned that we give you a lighter sentence. However, Masters Isao and Nadia wish to give a much harsher punishment. If we hear the testimonies of those involved, we will decide on what our next course of action on you will be. Do you understand this?

Nigel: I do.

Master Jaha: Good. Toji?

Master Toji: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

Nigel: I do.

Master Jaha: Now, tell us everything.

Nigel’s Testimony

-The Fallen Light Master-

I have been the Master of Light since I was 29. A total of 17 years. I have been practicing Kaijudo since I was a lad of 11 when my family moved here to the States. I always saw how Light would always prevail through the chaos and disorder. So, when the Light Master before me stepped down, I took over her place in the Order. In time, I became good friends with fellow Masters, August Choten, the Water Master, and Tiera Ubach, the Fire Master. We shared many things together. But there were some secrets they weren’t willing to share. It wasn’t until after Tiera demanded I use the Spell of Temporary Evolution on her Creature that I realized just how far these people are willing to go to get what they want. I came to the belief that only law and order can keep us together. My view on it became more distorted when the Choten betrayed us. Since then, I started seeing the Creatures as nothing more than tools and that anyone who broke rules were no different than the Choten. When Raiden joined us and began changing things, I felt that his way would only corrupt our way of life for many years. It even drove me to side with the Choten. Since then, I have followed what he was doing to the Creatures. Using some kind of serum to force evolve them. I even used it on my own Creature, Ra-Vu. He did not like it and I should have listened. It wasn’t until the day of the invasion from the Choten’s Evolved and Corrupted Creatures that I finally saw the truth. I wanted to end it. Me and Tiera ended up fighting. But we fell into different ley lines and ended up in different parts of the world. I do not know where Tiera ended up, but I ended up somewhere in our New York outpost. I managed to get away before anyone knew I was there. Since then, I have wandered the states until I finally arrived back here in San Campion where I took a job as the manager of a convenient store. But there, my heart was most distorted... Until the Phantom Thieves changed all that. Now, here I am, pleading for my case to convince the Master before me to have mercy on me.

-End of Testimony-

Nick: Sounds like you did a lot.

Master Jaha: Indeed. I was there. You have been through so much.

Nigel: Yes. I have.

Mr. Carnahan: Yes, it was a touching bedtime story... Because it was putting Carny to sleep.

>Carny was snoring next to his father... Obviously he’s faking.

Nick: Your son is obviously faking it!

Carny: (opening his eyes and whispers) It was worth a try.

Nick: Still, your story does intrigue me. I may not know much about this whole Kaijudo thing, but it sound like you really wanted keep things in order.

Nigel: As any Duelist of Light would. But I let myself be consumed. What I did then must now make others wish for me to suffer. And I wouldn’t blame them.

Master Isao: That’s the truth.

Nick: Still, your story has a lot. You mentioned the Phantom Thieves.

Nigel: Yes. A calling card was delivered to me.

>Phantom Thieves Calling Card has been added to the court records.

Joker: (shocked) Oh, that reminds me. You should add this as well. It’s Nigel’s gauntlet.

>Dueling Gauntlet has been added to the court records.

Nick: (thinking) These could come in handy later. (out loud) If you would, I think we should now cross-examine Mr. Brightmore’s testimony.

Master Jaha: Very well. Proceed.

Joker: He’s hoping we find something to help us and Nigel.

Nick: Okay. Just don’t get too cocky.

The Fallen Light Master: Cross-Examination

>We listen to Nigel’s testimony again.

Nick: You’ve been practicing Kaijudo that long? I was told the youngest you had to practice was 14.

Nigel: Things were different back then. We were willing to take in any age to preserve the ways of Kaijudo and the protection of this world from the Creature Realm. Master Chavez was one of the last to be accepted at such a young age.

Master Chavez: He’s right. I was 10 when I joined the Order.

Master Nadia: And I still remember that day.

>The two Master stared happily at each other.

Mr. Carnahan: (irritated) Can we please get back on subject? Anyway, Brightmore is right about training in Kaijudo at such a young age, but someone who has been trained in the ways of Light has got to be so messed up in the head. In a way, that makes him too much of a danger. But you may not have to suffer that danger if you let me have him.

Nick: Light is suppose to be about order. I doubt someone who believes in that could be that messed up. Unlike Fire, which, I am told, are usually hotheads.

Master Chavez: That’s true. Even I’m not above losing my temper now and again.

Mr. Carnahan: True. But you’re young. You haven’t gone over to the deep end like Brightmore did.

Master Jaha: True. But what of Master Isao? He is older than Nigel and he’s been in the path of Light longer than him. And yet, he hasn’t been totally engulfed.

Master Isao: Only because I had my family to help me come back out. Especially my grandnephew.

Ray: (a bit flattered) I’m glad to hear that, Uncle Isao.

Nick: (thinking) They’re related? Then again, their they have the same last names.

>We hear a little more of Nigel’s testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: The Choten and Tiera had secrets, yet Brightmore should have picked up the signs of their odd behavior. He must have been so blinded by Light that he just decided that nothing was wrong.

Nigel: I can’t deny that. I didn’t want to believe that there might have been some kind of plot in play.

Master Nadia: I could not have known, either.

Master Jaha: As do I. Being the Darkness Master, I should have been more knowledgeable of what the Masters of Darkness’s allies were up to.

Joker: Well said. I guess the Choten was more cunning than we thought.

Nick: As I was told, the Choten manipulated everything with his cunning. So of course Nigel couldn’t have known what his friends were really up to.

Master Jaha: He makes a compelling point.

Carny: This looks bad. But I think we might have a chance.

Mr. Carnahan: What do you mean?

Carny: Let’s wait and see.

>Nigel continues his testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: It seems that things didn’t really go downhill until that “mutt” showed up.

Master Isao: (unhappy) Are you assuming that my nephew is just as guilty as Brightmore is?

Ray: That’s not true! I did nothing wrong!

Master Jaha: Order! Order! Raidan, we know that is true, but please, wait until it’s your turn to speak.

Ray: Sorry.

Carny: Oh, please, it’s practically written on both their faces.

Nick: A face can’t be the only evidence in proving guilt. There’s still a little more cross-examining to do.

Master Jaha: Very true.

>We hear the rest of Nigel’s testimony.

Nick: He tried to stop the invasion by closing off the ley lines. That proves that this man deserves a lighter sentence.

Mr. Carnahan: True... But what about the calling card? Brightmore never would have his “change of heart” unless the Phantom Thieves did it.

Joker: But the calling came long after Nigel tried to stop the the invasion. At the time, the Phantom Thieves didn’t even exist yet. He just showed the potential of some goodness. The Phantom Thieves saw that and wanted to bring it out. You can’t deny that.

Master Chavez: Si.

Mr. Carnahan: Still, the Phantom Thieves are proof that his change of heart isn’t genuine. It’s forced and against his will. Surly, the current Master of Light agrees.

Master Isao: I cannot argue with that.

Nick: The Phantom Thieves can’t force a person to change their hearts. That would be depravity of free will.

Joker: That’s true. The Phantom Thieves may make their targets repent, but only the people can pass final judgment. They are not judge, jury, and executioner. They merely want to give strength and courage to those who need it.

Master Kimora: That’s true. However, it does sound a bit too drastic... Then again, this is no ordinary case.

Nick: (thinking) With these Creatures and other worlds, I don’t think any case you have is considered ordinary.

-End of Cross-Examination-

Master Jaha: Mr. Wright, Mr. Carnahan, what do you make of this?

Nick: Well, it seems like this guy had a lot of emotional baggage. He felt that the Order was coming apart and wanted to keep thing together. Even though he ended up making a few mistakes. Ones that he clearly wants to make amends for.

Mr. Carnahan: Yet those mistake nearly cost the lives everyone. Not just in this temple, but all of San Campion... And even the world. Can you really forgive someone who had a hand in the almost genocide of the human race?

Master Isao: I cannot argue the fact that Brightmore tried to help make it happen. However, I also cannot argue that some part of him thought that the Choten was going to far with his plan. He was even willing to put himself in grave danger to put a stop to it. I, for one, think that someone who will do something like that can’t be all bad. I even commend him.

Nigel: I... I’m glad you think that.

Mr. Carnahan: (sarcastic clapping) Very good. We sorted out that Brightmore has had some regret, but he wouldn’t have gathered so much guilt if he hadn’t been so absorbed in his work to the point where he was willing to hurt others to get what he wants... What’s to say he might not try again? Only I can handle someone like that.

Master Nadia: I can’t help but feel that he might be right.

Master Jaha: Now, Master Nadia, this trial isn’t even half over. There are still more testimonies to hear.

Mr. Carnahan: Sure, let’s hear more... I can tell most of everyone hear is still upset about what Brightmore’s friend did.

Nick: (exasperated) This guy’s not giving up, is he?

Don’t give up. We can win this. I just know it.

Master Jaha: Now that we have heard what Nigel had to say, I think we should hear what others have to say.

Joker: We should try asking Ray. He had a part to play in this since he came and changed the Order’s way of thinking.

Nick: I guess we can. Masters, I call Ray to the stand.

Master Jaha: Very well. Raiden, come forth.

>In moments, Ray was now up front.

Master Toji: Your full name, age, and occupation.

Raiden Pierce-Okamoto. I’m 16, I’m a Junior at San Campion High School, and an Adept for the Order of Kaijudo.

Master Toji: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole, truth, and nothing but the truth?

Ray: I do.

Master Jaha: Now Raiden, tell us everything about what know of this case.

Raiden’s Testimony

-The Natural-

I’ve only known Nigel for a couple of years. I started in Kaijudo when I was 14. I didn’t like Nigel at first. When I first saw him, staring down at us from this chamber, I could sense a coldness from him. I didn’t know what to think. Then I was told the story of what happened that day before I was born. I won’t say much about it, only that Nigel could have stopped the Choten. But I can say the same about the other Masters. Don’t get me wrong, though, Nigel had his good moments with me, too. When a Thunder Guardian was being controlled by a criminal, Nigel pointed out what it was. He even saved us when we confronted that criminal. Even though he got hurt doing it. And we knew Nigel truly sided with the Choten because he continued to use his regular gauntlet instead of a Tech Gauntlet. And it did look like he regretted what he did. So, I don’t fault him. I know all too well how the Choten uses people when they’re at their lowest low... My dad knows this, too.

-End of Testimony-

Nick: (curious) A Tech Gauntlet?

Ray: I have a sketch of it if you want to see.

>Tech Gauntlet Sketch has been added to the court records.

Carny: How did you get a sketch of that!?

Ray: I’d tell you... But I’m afraid that would spoil somethings.

Master Jaha: Fair enough.

Nick: This gauntlet...

>Present Duel Gauntlet to the court.

Nick: Ray does have a point. If Nigel really had sided with the Choten, he would have discarded this thing a long time ago when he joined. But look at it. It looks like he took good care of it.

Mr. Carnahan: It still doesn’t mean he didn’t join him. He did. And I was there.

Nick: We haven’t even cross-examined this yet. Let’s just look into this further and see what we can get.

Mr. Carnahan: Very well. You’re the Ace Attorney after all.

The Natural: Cross-Examination

>Ray started to repeat his testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: If you’ve only known Brightmore for only two years, how can you really know what he’s like?

Ray: I just told you, when I first saw him, he gave me and cold look and wasn’t nice to me or my friends. I didn’t know what to think then.

Mr. Carnahan: I see. So, from the very moment you came, he didn’t like you. It just shows just how mean he is.

Nick: Nigel couldn’t have known what kind of person this is. It’s human nature to reject certain changes.

Master Chavez: I know. He was a little reluctant around me as well. But I think he sort have warmed up to me sometime later. I have to acknowledge that.

Nick: Exactly.

Mr. Carnahan: I’m sensing a contradiction here. I was told that was when Brightmore started becoming such a bad person. But how do you know he wasn’t already like this from the start? Being a Light Duelist, you were a flaw in the picture.

Master Chavez: (getting angry) What was that?

Master Jaha: Order, you two! Order!

Master Chavez: (calming himself) Lo siento.

>Ray continues.

Nick: Who said the Masters didn’t do anything to help you?

Ray: My father. It’s understandable. He kept his marriage to my mother a secret from the other masters because it was against the rules.

Nick: You can’t really blame Nigel if he never knew that one of his fellow Masters was married.

Mr. Carnahan: I do believe Saguru never would have had to keep it a secret if the Masters, particularly the Light Master, wasn’t so hung up on the rules. Brightmore sounded like he was already too set in his ways.

Master Jaha: True, the rules back then were a bit harsh.

Master Chavez: Something me and Nadia know all too well.

Master Nadia: It was a good thing that some of the rules changed. We have Raidan to thank for that.

Master Kimora: And I have a feeling that Nigel felt the same.

Joker: Like he had a love?

Master Kimora: It’s hard to tell. He usually kept to himself.

Master Jaha: But before then, he did talk to us a lot.

Master Nadia: I remember that as well.

Mr. Carnahan: It still does not change the fact that if Brightmore hadn’t been so bent on keeping everyone following the rules, perhaps the Okamotos never would have ended up in their situation for the next 14 years.

Nick: It sounded like Nigel did wanted to change the rules at the time, but what the Choten did kept that from happening.

Ray: He’s got a point.

>Ray continues with his testimony.

Nick: Nigel put his own life at risk just to help Ray and his friends against this Thunder Guardian.

Ray: That’s true. Even said Thunder Guardian agrees. You can ask him if you like. Masters?

Master Jaha: I suppose we can allow it.

Mr. Carnahan: Are you really going to let a Creature summon happen? This is highly inappropriate.

Master Isao: Normally, I would agree. But we shall overrule it. Especially considering that one of those testifying... Well, we shall get into that later.

Ray: Thank you, Uncle Isao. Thunder Guardian, Shaw K’Naw!

>Shaw K’Naw then projects a screen of Heller riding a camper with Nigel in clear view of the front window. I don’t think I need to see what happens next.

>Shaw K’Naw Video has been added to the court records.

>After sending Shaw K’Naw back, Ray continues his testimony all the way to the end.

Nick: I keep hearing about this serum.

Master Nadia: The Choten’s Evolution Serum. He used it to force evolve his Creatures. I still have some left from the last time we fought.

>Evolution Serum has been added to court records.

Mr. Carnahan: This is insufficient evidence!

Ray: Why? (smirking) Afraid it could be used against you since your company made it?

Mr. Carnahan: ... Touche.

Carny: But what about the Tech Gauntlet. Are you sure the mutt didn’t sketch it from Brightmore?

Joker: Ray showed me this sketch before. It’s actually the Choten’s which Ray memories because he’s seen it so many time.

>Present Tech Gauntlet Sketch to the court.

Nick: This gauntlet actually belong to someone else. When Nigel turned himself over, the one we showed you earlier was the only one he had.

Master Kimora: He’s right. We even just searched his workplace and his apartment. Nothing.

Master Isao: It is true. The Stalker Spheres couldn’t find another gauntlet there.

Mr. Carnahan: Are you sure he didn’t just hide it somewhere else? He’s been hidden from the Stalker Spheres for a long time.

Master Nadia: We have interrogated and probed his mind over and over again. I think we can safely say that he had only one gauntlet.

-End of Cross-Examination-

Master Jaha: So, what have we learned?

Nick: Only that Ray had a rather complicated relationship with Nigel. But I think some part of him wants to look on the bright side of this. That there’s a chance Nigel can still be forgiven.

Ray: Well, that’s how it feels. I mean, I want to forgive him. But I still some doubt about him.

Carny: You said the same about me, and look what happened. They were right.

Mr. Carnahan: (irritated whisper) Try not to make this difficult, boy, I’m still trying to win them over.

Nick: (thinking) They may be father and son, but they don’t make such a good team, do they?

Master Jaha: There are still more testimonies to hear.

Mr. Carnahan: Actually, that bird’s video gave me an idea. Good thing I already brought him.

>Then, someone comes up.

Ray: (shocked) You!?

Uh... Hi.

Ray: What are they doing here?

Carny: Who do you think told my dad about this?

After we learned that Nigel turn himself in, we just had to tell someone. Mr. Carnahan was the only person we cold talk to and he was more than happy to act as prosecutor for this.

Mr. Carnahan: Don’t forget, with the Choten not around, you’re just as much my property as Brightmore is.

Heller: (looking a little scared) You didn't have to say it like that.

Mr. Carnahan: Anyway, I call Fingers and Heller to the stand.

>Fingers and Heller come before the Masters.

Master Toji: Your full names, ages, and occupation... Not that we don’t already know occupation.

Heller: Hey, there’s more to it than that. John Drew Heller. Age 43. I used to serve time in the military, but was given a dishonorable discharge after I stole some of their weapons to pull a heist in Los Angeles. Which I failed. After that, I became a thief.

Fingers: Joseph Felix Marsden, but you can call me Fingers. I’m 20 years old and used to be your assistant. Now I work with Heller on some jobs.

Master Toji: (trying not to get upset) Do you sear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

Heller: We do.

Fingers and Heller’s Testimony

-Known Him Heck Enough-

Fingers: Yeah, I’ve known Nigel a long time. Always trying to keep order in the Order. He especially tried to enforce the rule that we weren’t allowed to touch the Creatures. Something I learned the hard way. (waves his three remaining fingers) Still, his rules are a bit harsh. I could hardly keep up. It almost makes me wish he was gone. I think it was a bit of a blessing when I turned over to the Choten.

Heller: I’ve only known the dude for some months. First time I met the guy, I kinda ran him over. Then we both joined the Choten. Didn’t spend much time with him, though. Still, I see him being a bit harsh towards the Creatures. Especially his own. He even went as far as mutating him into a monster. Not that Ra-Vu was already that. But I have to admit, the dude sure has the guts to do something like that.

Fingers: Yeah, no kidding. Nigel can be such a scary guy.

-End of Testimony-

Mr. Carnahan: So he mistreated you as well? I see. Maybe such a thing lead you to join the Choten in the first place.

Fingers: Naw, I joined because I was tiered of being just “Fingers”.

Mr. Carnahan: Sure, you keep saying that. In the meantime, let’s look into the testimony and see just what it means.

Nick: (thinking and exasperated) Why do I get the feeling this isn’t going to turn out well?

Know Him Heck Enough: Cross-Examination

>Fingers and Heller repeat their story.

Nick: See, not all of Nigel’s rules are so harsh. By the way, how did you lose your fingers? ... Just curious.

Fingers: Let’s just say, I won’t be summoning any Fire Birds for a long time.

Mr. Carnahan: Even though they’re not so harsh, Fingers still burned his hand. Sounds like he has some kind of problem. He can be too lax and far too unstable.

Nick: Anyone can break the rules without anyone knowing. It’s the person’s fault, not the rule enforcer’s. They just try to remind them, but Fingers here just ignored them. There’s no one to blame but Fingers.

Fingers: Youch, now that’s just harsh.

Nick: (thinking) I guess “harsh” is the word of the day.

>The testimony continues on.

Nick: You considered it a blessing joining the Choten, yet you still ended up working with Nigel. Talk about irony.

Fingers: Yeah.

Mr. Carnahan: And you ended up back under those harsh rules.

Fingers: Technically, they were the Choten’s rules. You know that.

Mr. Carnahan: True. But still, life must have been hard when Brightmore came along.

Fingers: Maybe a little.

Nick: But he never actually enforced them, did he?

Fingers: No, that was more of Alakshmi Verma’s job.

Nick: Alakshmi Verma?

Joker: She was the Choten’s former student, but she left him when he betrayed her. Now she’s an acolyte here. She’s not in the trail because of her temperament around the Choten’s allies. She might try to take her vengeance out on them.

Nick: (thinking) Sound like she has some issues.

>The testimony continues on.

Nick: I still can’t get over that you just hit a man with a camper. I’m surprised that could survive a blow like that.

Master Jaha: You’d be surprised by what kind of punishments we Masters can take... You should have seen me.

Mr. Carnahan: How can give mercy to someone so incompetent as he would let himself get hurt? For all we know, he could end up letting the same happen to another.

Nick: You said you want him, yet you’re admitting he’s incompetent. Why would you want someone like that?

Mr. Carnahan: I can handle it. Can the Order?

Master Jaha: Like I just said, we Master can handle anything.

Mr. Carnahan: And what of your students?

Ray: We’ve seen worse.

>Fingers and Heller finish their testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: They also admit that Brightmore forced evolved his Creature.

Nick: Nigel already admitted to doing that.

Mr. Carnahan: Still, you can’t deny it.

>Mr. Carnahan presents Evolution Serum to the court.

Carny: That’s right. He used this on his Creature. I saw it. I was there.

Nick: (thinking) I knew this was going to happen.

Joker: It’s alright. This just reminds us we may have an ace up our sleeves.

Nick: (curious) An ace?

You’ll see.

-End of Cross-Examination-

Master Jaha: Well?

Nick: I’m not sure why we let these two testify. They’re obviously work for the prosecutor.

Fingers: (smirking) Now why would you sat that?

Mr. Carnahan: (frustrated) Because your smirk just revealed it, you idiot!

Heller: I knew you shulda let me do all the talking.

Master Isao: Still, it is a rather interesting piece of evidence. But still, we have only gone through two outside testimonies. We need to hear a bit more before we can truly make a decision.

Master Kimora: That’s true.

Master Isao: Good. Which is why I like to call forth a coupe of my own testimonies. If you do no mind.

Master Jaha: If you wish.

Master Iaso: Then I call forth... My nephew and his wife.

>With that, Ray’s parents come up before the Masters.

Master Toji: Names, ages, and occupation.

Ken Takahashi Okamoto, also known in the Creature Realm as Saguru. I am 48 years old and I am the Former Nature Civilization Master. But now I explore the Creature Realm for the Order, discovering new areas in the Civilizations and even new Creatures.

Janet Pierce-Okamoto. I’m 47 and I work as a clerk at both the public library and the Temple library. I'm also Ken’s wife and Ray’s mother.

Master Toji: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

Saguru and Janet: We do.

Master Jaha: Very well, talk.

Saguru and Janet’s Testimony

-The Nature of Things-

Sagruru: I have known Nigel since we were acolytes. I was about 14 when we met. Even then, he cared about order. We both shared a kind of dream, though. One where Creatures and humans can find some sort of peace. That was, until that fateful day when Tiera demanded that Nigel evolve her Creature and it turned against her. Nigel blamed himself and August blamed him. It was then that the rules of the Order became all that he cared about. And our dream was gone. The rest, I partly blame Nigel and the other Masters. But it is mostly August, the one who would become the Choten, who is truly to blame. Because of this, me and Janet had to flee to the Nature Civilization of the Creature Realm. It was also there where we had Raidan. Then, the Choten found us. For their protection, I sent my wife and son back to the Human Realm and I stayed behind. After that, the Choten took my memories. I do not quite know what happened then, even after I got my memories back. I was only told that Nigel had joined the Choten. To me, even though he wanted to set things right, later on, I just cannot fully forgive him for joining him in the first place.

Janet: I’ve only known about Nigel through my husband. When he joined the Choten, things were not easy. I often feared going outside knowing that his Stalker Spheres might be watching. If not me, then our son and Ken’s father. But I still want to believe that he could change for the better.

Saguru: That is true. I cannot fully forgive Nigel, but I cannot fully blame him. The Choten is the one who is truly at fault here.

-End of Testimony-

Nick: Sounds like they went though a lot. And Nigel was hardly responsible.

Mr. Carnahan: Still, Brightmore could have prevented such a thing if he knew that a former Master was breaking the rules.

Master Isao: Indeed.

Nick: Rules?

Master Jaha: The Masters cannot get married. You see, when a Master retires from the Order, they must have their memories erased to preserve the secret of its existence.

Nick: I see... (thinking and worried) I guess they’ll do the same to me after this.

Joker: No one could predict that the Choten would find out. I bet even Nigel didn’t know about Saguru’s relationship.

Sagruru: Yes, the only person I ever trusted this secret to was my Creature, Humonculon.

Master Jaha: Now, begin you cross-examination.

The Nature of Things: Cross-Examination

>Saguru retells his testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: Even then, Brightmore proved to be too much. That his love for the rules an his ways in the Light Civilization would posse trouble.

Nick: Saguru also said that they both had a dream of humans and Creatures living together in peace and harmony.

Saguru: Yes. He never understood why I kept touching the Creatures. Even after Toji lost his leg trying to ride one.

Nick: (a bit surprsied) Lost a leg?

Master Toji: (showing his peg leg) Yes, but I get by.

Saguru: When Nigel asked why, I said, “Toji was never the gentle type. I show these Creatures that they are in no threat. I show them they we can and are friends.”

Janet: And that’s what I love you, Ken, you only see the goodness in others.

Mr. Carnahan: Just a moment ago in your testimony, you said can’t forgive him.

Sagruru: I said I cannot fully forgive him. I am willing to give him another chance if my family thinks so.

Nick: (thinking) I guess Saguru will do anything for his family. That’s some devotion right there... I can actually relate.

>The testimony continues.

Nick: You both went to the Nature Realm and you both had Ray?

Janet: Yes. Now you know why they call him the Natural. He befriended the Creatures and they befriended him in return.

Carny: Tch! No wonder the mutt is so close to these monsters.

Mr. Carnahan: I think you’re all missing the facts here that this is about Brightmore.

Janet: I don’t know, it sounds pretty crucial to me.

Nick: That just proves that Nigel is not really at fault for the Okamotos leaving their home. A reason you won’t be getting him!

Here, here.

Mr. Carnahan: True... But don’t forget, Sagruru also lost his memories. Maybe he didn’t gain them all back. Maybe the Choten left out Brightmore.

Nick: There’s no real way of knowing that.

Saguru: He’s right. When I failed to get the Shield of Unity from the Nature Civilization, the Choten destroyed the Cyber Virus that had some of my memories. Then again, I am not sure if Nigel was in it.

Gabe: I kept saying that Gargle can help you get those memories back.

Sagruru: I know, Gabriel, but I still need time... I am worried of what may be in them.

Mr. Carnahan: Refusing those memories only makes this hearing more difficult to examine. How are we to know what to do about Brightmore?

Master Nadia: We do not wish to have to go through the process of asking the Cyber Lords for such things. We will have to go on without those memories.

>The testimony continues.

Mr. Carnahan: So, he was looking for you even after you left and Creature Realm and when he joined the Choten.

Janet: I won’t lie, it scared me a little. I know Ray tried to reassure me that everything will be alright, but still, it was hard to process.

Ray: But everything did turn out alright. Dad’s with us now. It’s not really Nigel’s fault.

Nick: That’s right, this Choten guy sounds like he’s pretty bad.

Janet: Yeah, something I’m sure you know, Mr. Carnahan.

Mr. Carnahan: ... I’m not even gonna.

>The Okamotos finish their testimony.

Nick: Are you sure you have faith in Nigel?

Janet: I do. I just have this feeling that maybe Nigel may not have been as bad as we thought. He said so himself that felt a little guilty about what he did to his Creature.

Mr. Carnahan: My son saw first hand that Brightmore had no remorse for what he did to his Creature.

Carny: It’s true. When his Creature tried to resit attacking, Brightmore made him attack.

Nick: That was before Nigel realized how far the Choten was willing to go. With that, he tried to put a stop to it. You can’t deny that.

Joker: Exactly. That just proves that Mrs. Okaomoto is right.

Master Kimora: He has a point.

-End of Cross-Examination-

Master Jaha: Well, your thought?

Nick: Both Mr. and Mrs. Okaomto have slightly different opinions, but can agree that Nigel had little to no part in them being chased from their home, Saguru losing his memories, and even them being stalked.

Mr. Carnahan: Yet you still admit that he stalked you.

Janet: Only because the Choten had him do it. You know that.

Saguru: I still cannot forgive Nigel Brightmore, but I do not blame him for what happened to me or my family.

Master Jaha: Yes, we are starting to see the picture.

Master Nadia: Yes, yes we are.

Master Isao: Yes, even I can admit it.

Master Jaha: However, there are still more testimonies to hear. Mr. Wright, have you anyone else?

Joker: I do.

Master Chavez: And who is it?

Joker: (whisper to Nick) Time for that ace.

Masters, I like to call Tareq to the stand... Along with Ra-Vu.

Mr. Carhanhan: A Creature can’t testify!

Tareq: (coming up) Why not? He can talk. I think he has just as much right to do so.

Master Jaha: We will allow it. This is not the first time we hear what we need from a Creature.

Master Chavez: That’s right. Though some of these Creatures speak a different language, we will always hear what we have to say. Go ahead, Tareq.

Tareq: Thank you, Masters. Ra-Vu, Seeker of Lightning!

>With that, Ra-Vu comes in through the Veil.

Master Toji: Full name, age, occupation.

I am, as you have already been told, Ra-Vu, Seeker of Lighting. My age is... Ageless. I once served Nigel Brightmore as his Creature Partner, but now I serve my princess of the Light Civilization as one of her most personal of guards.

Tareq: Tareq Bradley Baker. Age 17. I’m an acolyte, soon to become an adept, for the Kaijudo Order.

Master Toji: Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

Tareq: I do.

Ra-Vu: As a Creature of Light, I do not lie.

Master Isao: Yes, we know. Now, speak.

Ra-Vu and Tareq’s Testimony

-The Solder and the Student-

Ra-Vu: I have served Master Brightmore since he first summoned me as a child. I shall never forget that day. Master Brightmore back then just wanted to keep things in order. Though me, he may have found that. Though I could not speak then, I could hear. It seemed that he really did wanted to see peace between our two worlds. And deep down, I wanted to believe it. But after learning that Master Brightmore was forced to evolve the Fire Creature of one of his fellow Masters, I feared for what may happen. I saw how much the light began to engulf him to a point where rules and order where all that matters. For a Light Creature, it is natural. For a human, it is just sad. I was forced to watch my master lose himself more and more each day. Then, the distortion made itself known when he allied himself with the Choten. Then, came the day when he used the Evolution Serum on me and changed me into what I am now. The one good thing that came from it, however, is my ability to communicate with you all. But he was able to regain some of himself. I sensed it when he tried to close the ley lines even when Former Fire Master Tiera tried to stop him. Since then, he has been trying to find himself. Something I hoped he would accomplish when he returned to San Campion. However, he had been having a hard time doing so. Something I realized which lead me to hide him from the Order’s Stalker Spheres. So I actually consider it a blessing that the Phantom Thieves of Hearts came along.

Tareq: I usually train under Master Kimora as I’m a Nature Duelist, but I’ve trained under Master Brightmore before. His methods may be hard, but they were sound. Heck, before all this, he was actually thinking of taking me to Britain with him since the outpost there are more familiar with Light Creatures. I’m not saying this is all the Rayster’s fault. The Choten just has a way of hitting where it hurts the most.

-End of Testimony-

Nick: Sounds like you two did a lot together.

Ra-Vu: That is true. I have seen many actions with him. I can no longer imagine things without him.

Mr. Carnahan: How can it imagine? It’s just a robot with lightning coming out of it!

Nick: He also said he is incapable of lying. If he says he can imagine, he can.

Master Isao: I also find it hard to believe, and yet, here is the evidence.

Mr. Carnahan: (groans in defeat) Fine. We’ll cross-examine the testimony before we can come to a full decision.

The Solder and the Student: Cross-Examination

>Ra-Vu repeats his testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: How can Brightmore find order through a beast? Unless he was using you to muscle in on it.

Ra-Vu: I do not understand. Please elaborate “muscle in”.

Tareq: He says that Master Brightmore is making you maintain order.

Ra-Vu: I see. Then you should know that he did no such thing.

Nick: This proves Nigel was no bully then! He just wanted things to be peaceful and orderly. No ill intentions at all.

Master Jaha: It is true. I have seen it for myself.

Ra-Vu: I am glad you remember, Master Jaha.

>The testimony continues.

Mr. Carnahan: Not only incompetent, but a push over as well. Surly the Order can’t handle someone like that without his doing things in which he can be taken advantage of.

Nick: That information is a little redundant. You’ve already pointed out that Nigel is incompetent and we pointed out that’s not the case.

Joker: That’s true. This is no longer a case of if he’s useful, but rather if he’s redeemable.

Mr. Carnahan: ... (exasperated) Fair enough.

Nick: (thinking) I think he’s losing it.

Nick: Distortion?

>Present Calling Card to the court.

Nick: Like the kind the Phantom Thieves claimed to have stolen?

Ra-Vu: ... It would seem so.

Mr. Carnahan: You seem to be hiding something. And as a Light Creature, we know you can’t hide the truth.

Ra-Vu: Actually, I can. I just cannot lie.

Nick: And how can you tell he’s hiding something, anyway? His face never changes.

Mr. Carnahan: Its pause.

Ra-Vu: I was merely pondering on what my response should be.

Gabe: From what I have heard from Sasha, that can happen sometimes.

Mastere Isao: That is true indeed.

Ra-Vu: But I can tell you that that distortion was becoming far too great. I think it was good that the Phantom Thieves intervened.

>The testimony continues.

Mr. Carnahan: Regained some of himself? Are you suggesting that Brightmore was already having a change of heart long before the Phantom Thieves came along?

Ra-Vu: I am saying that he probably saw that what the Choten was doing was wrong. But after stopping Tiera, he quickly fell back into the control from Light. The Phantom Thieves merely brought it back.

>The testimony continues.

Mr. Carnahan: It was hiding him from the Order! Now doesn’t that sound suspicious?

Ra-Vu: No. I hid Master Brightmore of my own volition. For I feared of what may happen to him if the Order knew he had returned to San Campion. I wanted him to have time to find himself and change.

Mr. Carnahan: So you say. Maybe your master ordered you to forget that he ordered you to hide him from the Stalker Spheres.

Nick: Nigel said nothing in his testimony about ordering Ra-Vu to do anything! And his heart was taken by the Phantom Thieves! I just showed you the calling card.

Master Kimora: It’s true. And that calling card is no doubt real.

Master Isao: Even I can see that. If Nigel did not say that he ordered Ra-Vu to hide him from the Stalker Spheres, then it must be so.

Master Nadia: Or he could just be hiding the truth again.

Ra-Vu: I am not this time. I am telling you everything that I know now. Everything I can comply.

Mr. Carnahan: Everything you can comply?

Ra-Vu: Some Light Creatures do have intelligence that is no different than most humans. For high intelligence, that would be Princess Sasha or our great Monarch, Queen Eternal Haven.

>The testimony continues.

Nick: Why would a Nature Duelist train under a Light Master?

Tareq: It’s allowed to have more than on Civilization for a Duelist.

Master Kimora: And since Nature and Light are allies, we thought it would be a good idea.

Carny: Huh, just like you, Dad.

Mr. Carnahan: (irritated) Not now, Carny.

Carny: (a bit scared) Sorry.

>Tareq finishes the testimony.

Nick: The Choten took advantage of Nigel and had him join his side! And as I have already heard, he’s not a very nice guy.

Mr. Carnahan: Brightmore never would have had a place to hit if he wasn’t so obsessed with rules and order. How can anyone be good to the Order like that?

Nick: You just pointed it out!

Mr. Carnahan: (unimpressed) Really?

Nick: Nigel likes order for the Order. Practically the same thing. And showing where it hurts can happen to anyone.

Master Jaha: It’s true. As most of you, I, myself, have been guilty of such.

Master Nadia: And even myself.

>The other Masters stare at Master Isao.

Master Isao: ... And me.

Joker: I’m sure even you had those times, Mr. Carnahan.

Mr. Carnahan: ... No comment.

-End of Cross-Examination-

Master Jaha: Well, what have you learned?

Nick: It sounded like these two really believe that Nigel should be given a second chance. I can’t blame them, it sounded like he wanted it... I think he even needs it.

Mr. Carnahan: I believe you are all forgetting one crucial piece of evidence... He sided with your enemies. The one who nearly brought down the Veil.

Joker: We all make mistakes at least once in our lives. I’m pretty sure that Nigel is no different.

Master Jaha: We can see that.

Carny: (whisper) What do we do now? They’re winning.

Mr. Carnahan:(also whispering) Relax. You see my son, when your opponent has an ace up their sleeves... Make sure you have one of your own. (out loud) Masters, if you don’t mind, I'd like to call one last testimony.

Master Jaha: Very well, one last testimony. Who do you have in mind?

??????: I thought you’d never ask.

>We all turn to see who had just arrived. The Masters, Ray, his parents, Gabe, Allie, Tareq, Ra-Vu, Heller, Fingers, and Carny were all shocked.

Ray: It... It can’t be.

But it is. Come now, you all look as if you have you have seen a ghost. No surprise, given the stories you have heard.

Ray: But... But... I saw...

Choten: Yes, well, the stories that you heard were greatly exaggerated... Or rather, always have a backup plan.

>Suddenly, something comes up into the room.

Gabe: Aqua Seneschal!?

>Then, the Choten stated to become transparent and started looking like he was... glitching... A hologram.

Gabe: A hologram. It’s a hologram from Seneschal.

Choten: Very observant. You see, before my... last encounter, I had my consciousness downloaded into Seneschal. He doesn’t even know that this is happening. Now, shall we?

>With that, the Choten and Senseschal come before the Masters.

Master Toji: (unsure) Must I?

Choten: I know. August Bay Choten. Before now, I was 49. And longer ago, I was the Water Civilization Master.

Master Toji: Here goes. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

Choten: I do indeed.

Master Jaha: Now, let us hear what you have to say.

Choten: I shall tell what needs to be told.

The Choten’s Testimony

-From Beyond-

Like Ken, I have known Nigel since we were young. I was an adept at the time. I saw the dream they both shared. I thought... They were foolish. They are dangerous monsters who will not hesitate to hurt, kill, or even destroy you. So I found a way to remind these Creatures who are their masters. By converting their mana, their energy, into power. I plan I kept hidden from the other Masters, save Tiera, who I can trust with my secrets... And my heart. Think maybe that is what lead her to demand Nigel to evolve her Creature. Poor old bean did not stand a chance. But I cannot deny that I blamed him for what happened. That was when I finally decided to reveal the truth of what I was doing. Obviously, the other Masters did not share in my vision. Especially Ken. So he sought to stop me. They all did. Including Nigel. So, I took care of the problem. I chased Ken down everywhere. Even to the Nature Realm where he and his wife had their child. He sent them to safety, and I took his memories. But I returned them little by little. As for Nigel, I just someone who was vulnerable. So I took advantage of it. I even had him force evolve his Creature, Ra-Vu. Then, from what I heard, he tried to close the ley lines. Tiera tried to stop him, but they both fell in. What happened afterward, I do no know. And that is pretty much all I can tell you.

-End of Testimony-

Mr. Carnahan: (shocked and thinking) What is he doing!? Why did he just say that?

Choten: Forgive me, Mr. Carnahan, you were hoping that I would say something to help with your prosecution... Then again, you forgot I just swore to tell the truth. So, that’ is what I did.

Mr. Carnahan: You’ve got to be kidding.

Master Jaha: If you wish, we can still cross-examine the testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: Very well.

Choten: Go right ahead. I am sure you will find what you are looking for.

Nick: The guy’s not all there, is he?

Joker: Well, he did just say that he came back from... You know.

From Beyond: Cross-Examination

>The Choten repeats his testimony.

Mr. Carnahan: See? What Brightmore and that one-eyed buffoon tried to do was foolish.

Nick: True, he thought that. But I’m pretty sure the Choten was already like this for a while.

>Presents Tech Gauntlet Sketch to the court.

Nick: From what I can tell, you’ve must have worked on this for some time.

Choten: Longer than you or anyone can ever imagine.

>The Choten continues his testimony.

Nick: How did Tiera demanded Nigel evolve her Creature? Surely they knew the risks.

Choten: She has always had a kind of burning passion. Even I could not resist.

Nigel: It’s true. Seeing how fierce she is, I dare not say no.

Mr. Carnahan: The defendant can’t have an input on this!

Master Jaha: Overruled. We can hear any input anyone can provide.

Nick: Highly irregular, but I guess this is no ordinary case, after all.

Mr. Carnahan: But that’s not how it’s done!

Nick: Hey, cool it!

Master Isao: Order, both of you!

>They calm down.

Joker: (whisper) He’s clearly sweating now.

Nick: (also whispering) He knows things are not in his favor. That kind of pressure can get to you.

>The Choten finishes his testimony.

>Mr. Carnahan presents Evolution Serum to the court.

Mr. Carnahan: Isn’t this the same serum he used on his Creature? I was there. Carny was there. It sure looked like Nigel was willing to force evolve it.

Carny: No doubt.

Choten: Only because I was there... I can be very persuasive.

Nick: See? He just as he admitted. You can’t argue with that, can you?

Master Jaha: Believe it or not, that’s right.

Choten: See? Even I am not that deceitful.

Gabe: (whispering) Then he clearly forgot about our Water Realm adventure.

>The Choten finishes his testimony.

-End of Cross-Examination-

Master Jaha: It doesn’t appear we can learn more. We can’t find anything incriminating about Nigel here.

Mr. Carnahan: You’re not seriously going to believe him, are you!? He’s the Choten! Your greatest enemy. How do you know he’s not trying to trick you?

Choten: Mr. Carnahan, I’m gone... What do I gain from this now?

Nick: He actually has a point.

Mr. Cranahan: But-

Master Isao: The Choten was defeated for good. There is nothing left to worry if he believes that he can gain nothing now and has nothing to lose.

Mr. Carnahan: But... But... (groans in defeat) Prosecution rests.

Nick: (thinking) Here comes my favorite part.

Mr. Carnahan: (freaking out) HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED!? BRIGHTMORE SHOULD BE MINE! THE CHOTEN PROMISED! DO ANY OF YOU KNOW WHO I AM!? I’M ALEXANDER ANDREW CARNAHAN! I OWN THIS STINKING CITY! ME! ME!!!

>Mr. Carnahan was tugging at his chain hard until finally, it breaks off. Even the front of his shirt ripped off. And then, he slumps down... Poor Carny is shocked to see this.

Master Jaha: All right, we have seen enough. Me and the other Masters will now call for a recess to deliberate our verdict. We will announce it when the time comes.

Tareq: If you don’t mind, Masters, I would like to call a closing statement.

Master Jaha: Very well, this trial was in a way your idea.

Tareq: Thank you... Ladies and gentlemen of the court, I know Master Nigel Brightmore may have been a hard teacher with his difficult rules and methods, but he has proven himself a valued ally and friend time and time again. He even put his own life at risk, twice. Someone like that deserves a second chance, without a shadow of a doubt. So I ask you now, will you show mercy and give this man, this actually wonderful man, another chance with us? Thank you.

Master Jaha: Thank you for that, Tareq. Now, we shall deliberate.

>The Kaijudo Library. We came here to wait for the Masters to make their decision.

Joker: Yusuke, what did you got down.

It turned out real good. Though I had a hard time trying to capture the electricity of Ra-Vu. And the Choten kept glitching every few seconds.

Joker: I see... By the way...

Have you looked to see what else is in there?

Fox: (curious) What do you mean?

>Fox searches for what I was talking about... He found it.

(Art originally by fox & joker.)

Oh, my...

Joker: I’m sorry it’s late. I would have given it to you sooner.

I love it, Ren. Thank you. I love you.

I love you, too, Yusuke.

>We both share a passionate kiss.

Allie: (unimpressed) Yeesh. I know stuff like this is uncommon, but seriously, is this the time?

Tareq: I think it is. You never know when you need it.

Joker: I’m glad you agree.

Tareq: You’re already doing a lot for me, Ra-Vu, and Master Brightmore. I want to let you know how much I appreciate what you’re doing. Thank you.

You’re welcome, Tareq kun.

>Tareq is really happy for what I’m doing for him.

Rank Up!

Confidant: The Duelist

Arcana: Storm

Rank: 5

Ability: Adept

Allows you to cast Spells in Kaijudo Duels sometimes.

Tutorial

In Kaijudo Duels, you will be given a choice to cast a Spell. Choosing to can effect the outcome of your Duel.

If you choose to cast a Spell, you will be given a choice on which Spell you will cast. Each Spell has a different effect.

Casting a Spell can even effect your Stats.

>Suddenly, something descends on us.

>The Star Lantern then projects an image of Master Isao.

Master Isao: We have made our decision.

Nick: You nervous?

Nigel: A little. But I am ready to accept what may come.

Tareq: Don’t give up, Master, there may be a Light at the end of the tunnel... Get it?

Nigel: (laughs a bit) You just won’t quit on me, will you?

Tareq: I’m probably as stubborn as you.

>We returned to the war room to hear the verdict.

Master Toji: Masters, have you reached a decision?

Master Chavez: We have.

Master Jaha: After much deliberation, we have all come to an agreement. We find in favor... of the defense.

Nigel: You... You mean it?

Master Jaha: Congratulations. However, we must still enact the seriousness of what you have done. Fortunately for you, Tareq has asked for a lighter sentence, so we shall do just that. For siding with the Choten, we hereby sentence you to assist Master Toji in his workshop. When you are not working there, you will tend to the Creature Pens. Also, you will be demoted back to acolyte. Where upon, we confiscate your gauntlet. But in time, you will earn it back when you at least make it to adept. The rest of your sentence will be carried out for this day for the remainder of your life. Do you accept these terms?

Nigel: I do.

Master Jaha: Then it’s decided.

Tareq: Thank you, Masters.

Master Chavez: Actually, we should thank you. You have shown great compassion and strength. Those traits we have only ever seen in Raidan. So, we also discussed about something else, and we have decided. After seeing what you wold do for your master, including your former one, we have decided to move you up to adept.

Tareq: (surprised) You mean it? Thank you.

Master Chavez: Please, present your gauntlet.

>Tareq holds out his gauntlet.

Master Chavez: Congratulations, Tareq Baker, you are now a Kaijudo Adept.

Nick: (confused) That’s it?

Allie: I know, right? The same thing was with us. But at least he can cast Spells now.

Nick: (looking like his head might explode) This is getting too much for me. Creatures? Dead guys talking? Now spells? Now I wish I could just forget the whole thing.

Master Nadia: I think that can be arranged. Consider it your payment for what you did today.

>Master Nadia then takes something out.

Nick: (shocked) What the-

Joker: Thank you for everything you’ve done for us, Nick. I look forward to working with you again.

Or rather, I look forward to working with you for the first time.

>With that, the Memory Swarm lands on Nick’s head and puts him a trance.

Master Nadia: I will make him believe that he simply deafened someone in traffic court and send him home.

Gabe: Probably for the best. I guess we can’t make an acceptation for the Ace Attorney.

>Meanwhile, in a part of town that was empty, Mr. Carnahan was talking to the Choten.

Mr. Carnahan: Why, sir? You left me everything.

Choten: Nigel has served his purpose. He’s free to do whatever he wishes now... Of course, so do you.

Mr. Carnahan: What do you mean?

Choten: My time is short here, Mr. Carnahan. My consciousness is fading. Soon, Senschal will realize what is going on and will delete the rest of it. I am leaving you to finish what I started.

Mr. Carnahan: I know. But what am I to do? Not that Brightmore ever did anything useful. Still, I wanted him because you owe me.

Choten: And I am paying you your due as promised. But I found some people who make better partners than Nigel. They may not be Duelists and know very little of Creatures and Kaijudo... But they have seen their share of strange things. I am sure they will make such interesting partners.

Mr. Carnahan: If you’re sure... Alright.

Choten: Good. Now, I turn you over to your new partners. As for me... My time grows short. Now to return Senschal to the Water Realm before he regains himself.

Mr. Carnahan: I know. It has been an honor, sir.

Choten: Farewell, Alexander, let us meet again in another life.

>With that, the hologram disappears and Senchal is banished.

?????: Well, that was touching.

??????: Like bequeathing something to a son.

Mr. Carnahan: (a bit surprised) You two? Well, fine. I can work with you... Now that I think about it, will I end up going to prison like you did?