You look down at your blue invitation as you step before the gates to a small manor. A butler meets at the door, takes your jacket and hands you a small mask before bowing and returning to the door. You put the mask on and step into an ornate ballroom.
The party-goers dance and talk amongst themselves. You have fun dining, dancing, and discussing before one of the butlers fetches you for an important invitation with the lord. This was what you had been waiting for, words with the lord for what you wish.
As you step inside, you notice there are nine, including yourself. You wait some time before you realize something is terribly wrong. A man enters the room from a balcony wearing a monocle and a checkered hat, before bowing above you.
“I do not wish to take any more of your time than I am already currently taking, but it appears there’s been a murder most foul within these premises. After examining the crime scene, I have deduced that it is very likely two among you nine. I am, however, not the local constable in these parts, so the arrests are not for me to do. However, I do enjoy small games, and as such, if you nine can deduce who among you were the killers, I will reward the seven innocents among you. If you nine cannot, I will let the two murderers go.” A few shocked gasps among the servants interrupts the man. He motions for silence. “Is this agreeable?”
The nine begin to argue that this could not possibly be fair, before he tosses a bloody knife over the railing, clattering to the ground.
“I could very well leave you to chance, instead. This is your chance for rewards and escape.”
They each took turns looking between themselves and the knife. You find it odd that there are so many among you that agree, wondering the rewards in store if you succeed.
The man pulls up a chair to the railing, sitting down. “What steps will you take to find the killers? How will you decide? I’ll let this be your decision.”
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