"D.M."

**"D. M."**, also known as **Désire Mélodis**, is a Limited A-Tier Costume for the Photographer, Joseph Desaulniers. It was introduced as part of the 3rd Anniversary package.

It is connected to many Essence and Event Lores related to the Truth & Inference Universe.

## Series Reappearances

The costume itself has reappeared on many different series many times either "Event Specific" or "Related to Storyline". The list of reappearances is complied in here.

### Truth & Inference Series

* Golden Rose Theater (Season 12 Essence 1 on Global Servers or Season 17 Essence 2 on Chinese Server) - He appears as a supporting character taking the identity as The Client.
* The Oath of the "Traitors" (Season 15 Essence 3) - He didn't make an appearance or was mentioned, but his family is revealed to be the original owner of the school.
* Mélodis Estate Investigation (Season 17 Essence 1) - He appears as a supporting character taking the identity as "Enigma".
* The Phantom of the Crystal Palace (Season 20 Essence 2) - He didn't make an appearance but is only mentioned on the event.
* The Shrouded Bélóstáin (Season 22 Essence 1) - He didn't make an appearance but is mentioned in the event.
* Castle Zinaida's Unfinished Chapter (Season 27 Essence 2) - (TBA)

## Appearance

### **Physical**

Joseph has black, messy hair, a tuft on his left and his ponytail streaked with white. He has azure eyes. The lines of a black tattoo are visible underneath his shirt. His right hand has long dark fingernails. His camera world version is mostly the same but everything about him is grayed including his skin, he has black marks on his face and outfit and his blue eyes are replaced with red ones.

### **Outfit**

Joseph wears a white collared undershirt with a black vest with silver buttons and embroidery, and a y-shaped collar of the same color. A black belt fastens his purplish-grey trousers, and on his feet he wears black and silver boots. Above his vest, he wears a dark grey jacket with silver embellishments. His left hand is gloved in black and his right hand has a cross shaped ring on it, and a golden '3' brooch is pinned to his left chest. He wears two silver earrings, the left one having a silver chain that connects the earring to his glasses.

### **Items**

#### Weapon

He wields a black walking stick, the bottom tipped with metallic silver and the top with silver wings.

#### Photograph

His photograph is now a black envelope lined in gold, golden leaf adorning its edges as a decoration. A silver wax stamp sealing it closed.

#### Camera

His camera is a statue of the top half of a woman holding a harp. The statue has a golden floral crown with gold dripping down from it.

### **Special Effects**

Gold Sparkles appear around his body and there is a silver sparkle on his ring. Golden Feathers fall from the card.

## Backstory

### **From Truth and Inference**

*A local nobleman of high academic attainments. Besides being a member of Parliament, he is also an art professor, prestigious among both the upper and lower classes. He seems to be a gentle and witty man but is actually quite nasty. He is also sought after for his looks.*

## Trivia

* He is featured as an antagonist within the "Truth and Inference" series, who plots against Lady Truth and Mr. Inference.
* The Client from the Atropos' Ropes storyline and "Enigma" from the Mélodis Estate Investigation storyline, both go by the name "D. M", but have drastically differing appearances.
* His full name was revealed to be Désire Mélodis.
	+ The original owner of the castle grounds the Lone Moon Girl's School is built on shares this last name.
	+ His last name is also in the name of the Third Anniversary Event, Mélodis Estate Investigation, as it takes place at his estate.
* D.M. was mentioned in the Phantom of the Crystal Palace as the person in Duke White Raven's correspondence letter that was found later in the 3rd Chapter's investigation.
* The camera for this costume takes the form of a statue of a Greek muse, in reference to the Muse Painting from Beneath the Truth.
	+ While the specific muse is not clarified, two possible options due to the instrument being held are Terpsichore, the goddess of dance and chorus, and Erato, the goddess of lyrical poetry.

## Gallery

* In-Game
* Official Art
* Additional Appearances

### Appearance Decoration Menu

"D.M." In-Game Model Front View"D.M." In-Game Model Back View"D.M." In-Game Model Left View"D.M." In-Game Model Right View"D.M." Entrance Animation."D.M." Idle Animation."D.M." Press Animation.
### In-Game

"D.M." In-Game Model Front View (Real World)"D.M." In-Game Model Back View (Real World)"D.M." In-Game Model Left View (Real World)"D.M." In-Game Model Right View (Real World)"D.M." Costume Changes to the Camera"D.M." changes to the Photograph (Front)"D.M." changes to the Photograph (Back)

### Concept Art & Icons

Chinese In-Game Concept Art of "D.M"."He struts around with an air of elegance but hidden within is his unsatisfied hunger for power!🔍📷" - English Concept Art of "D.M" (Twitter)"D.M." Sprite.Full Body Sprite of "D.M.".1st Artbook Concept Art of "D.M."2nd Artbook Concept Art of "D.M.".Original concept art of the characters featured the former head of the Mélodis clan in The Dark Wanderer PV via K.Dee and Cyclone (Twitter)
### Promotional Art

D.M Concept Art (Twitter)D.M Concept Art Sprite"He knows what you are up to... and he is scheming. You will not know his true intentions unless he reveals them..." -"D.M" Poster (Twitter)D.M Promotional Poster Sprite"D.M." Chibi Artwork"Even if I seek the truth, the darkness grows darker again. Are we just dancing in his palm..." - 3rd Anniversary Package Preorder Art (Twitter)Second Beneath the Truth Novel Completion Art by @9baMelo (Twitter)2021 Children's Day Comic (Weibo)"The ancestral statues of Joseph holds a powerful legend. A tale of a hero who besieged a terrifying monster and saved his people. Hung upon church walls is the head of the defeated. Peace was restored, or so we thought..." - Photographer's Tale Artwork by @lalalack (Twitter, Twitter)"Truth & Reasoning"
A key visual showing the three members of the Melody family together!
Three people who show me a sharp glint that seems to be speculation...
Above all, who is the man in front? ?
The deep relationship between "Noir", who wanders in jet black, and them is revealed...!
Stay tuned for more news! (Twitter)Concept Art of Noir (Twitter)4th Anniversary Packages Shipped (Twitter)Clip Studio Paint Coloring Contest Line Drawing (Twitter)"Those who gather at the old castle of Zinaida write the last chapter of the interrupted posthumous work." - Castle Zinaida's Unfinished Chapter Event Announcement Artwork (Twitter)5th Anniversary Necromancer Graffiti Redemption (Twitter)5th anniversary event illustration by @senkanburiaki (Twitter)"Truths are never confined to just one facet. In the shadows, she's a mysterious silhouette; under the spotlight's glow, she's the captivating focus." - Redheaded Witch Announcement Poster (Twitter)4th Fifth Art Museum Sticker by 极地砂糖 (Weibo)
### Merchandise

Manga cover of Beneath the TruthPackage - Truth & Inference Puzzle ArtworkPackage - Truth & Inference Package CoverPostcard of "D.M.", Lady Truth and Mr. Inference by D.Rock ArtTruth & Inference - The Pure White Prophet postcards (Weibo)Poster from ArtbookPackage - Truth & Inference inside box cover4th Anniversary Limited Gift Box "Truth & Inference - The Pure White Prophet"4th Anniversary Collector Edition Package Contents (Twitter)Limited Beneath The Truth "White" Figure (Bilibili)Limited Metal Badges (Bilibili)Limited Beneath The Truth Ace Collection Stand (Bilibili)Limited Commemorative Book (Bilibili)Limited Concept Art Collection (Bilibili)4th Anniversary Premium Edition Package Contents (Twitter)Limited Metal Badges (Bilibili)Mystery Box of Desktop Intrusion Collection [Truth & Inference]- [Pure White Prophet] (Premium Edition) (Twitter)Fifth Personality Desktop Invasion Series - "Under the Truth" pure white prophet character box egg (medium version) The Silent Rebel Premium Edition Package Contents (Twitter)Truth & Inference Metal Badge Set (Premium Edition Exclusive)Mélodis Family Collectible Cutout (Premium Edition Exclusive)The Silent Rebel Collectors Edition Package Contents (Twitter)The Silent Rebel Collectible Card Album (Collector's Edition Exclusive)Truth & Inference Collectible Photo Frame (Collector's Edition Exclusive)Truth & Inference - The Silent Rebel Spin-off Comic Theft at Ulliel Research Institute-The Missing Eternal BeautyThe Silent Rebel Research File
Hidden Files Detailing "Gatto's" Identity!Truth & Inference Theme Blind Box Series (Weibo)Truth & Inference Theme Blind Box "D.M." and "Noir" (Weibo)Truth & Inference Themed Blind Box Badges (Weibo)Truth & Inference Themed Blind Box Quicksand Keychain (Weibo)Truth & Inference Themed Blind Box (Weibo)
### Videos

#### Storyboard & Concept Art

Truth&Inference Trailer Art by 光树映画 (LTree Animation)The Dark Wanderer Trailer Concept Art by 光树映画 (LTree Animation)The Dark Wanderer Trailer Art of "D.M.", "Noir", Salvatore Mélodis and the butler Rogers by 光树映画 (LTree Animation)The Dark Wanderer Trailer Art by 光树映画 (LTree Animation)The Dark Wanderer Trailer Concept Art by 光树映画 (LTree Animation)The Dark Wanderer Trailer Art by 光树映画 (LTree Animation)
#### Final Product

IdentityV - Truth&Inference"Mr. Inference and Ms. Truth spent their childhood in the same orphanage. Through coincidence, they met again while working on the same case and established a private investigation agency together. They have more opportunities to work with D.M and find out D.M's true intentions." (YouTube)Identity V - Truth&Inference 4th anniversary gift box"Wait, new members are joining?" - The Pure White Prophet Package Trailer (YouTube)Identity V - The Dark Wanderer(Twitter, YouTube)Identity V - 5th Anniversary PV Chapter I"Amidst a snowstorm, a hidden secret awaits. Within established truths, an unexpected ending unfolds." - Castle Zinaida's Unfinished Chapter Trailer (YouTube)Identity V - Truth & Inference- The Redheaded Witch Official PV"Every dance step sparkles on the surface of splendor, yet danger whispers the truth she sought in the shadows, resonating through the night…" - The Redheaded Witch Package Trailer (Twitter, Youtube)

### Artbook

Letter written by D.M.From Orpheus Detective Agency ArchivesFrom Orpheus Detective Agency Archives

## References

1. ↑ Original Source - https://twitter.com/GameIdentityV/status/1378890129968873476
2. ↑ https://fm-goods.com/identityv02.html
3. ↑ https://fm-goods.com/identityv02.html
4. ↑ https://m.gift.163.com/product\_dtl/6729.html