Prize Fight

Prize Fight is the twenty-fourth case of Crimes of Redville and the final case in Topaz Island area.

## Summary

Victims

* Anya Cassandra
* Pierce Richardson

Murder Weapon

* Gun

Killer

* Matthew McArthur

## Suspects

* Sofia Collier
* Trixie Kyle
* Clay Smith
* Trish Green
* Matthew McArthur
* Edward Carl
* Theodore Collier

## Killer's Profile

* Sharpshooter
* Left-handed
* Reads Treasure Hunt
* Eats Cannoli
* Male
* >35

## Motive

Anthony: Hands in the air!

Matthew: Calm down, Anthony. What's wrong?

Anthony: Do not pretend that you don't know, you liar! You killed Anya and Pierce!

Matthew: I already told you that I didn't do it. Now chill, Anthony.

Anthony: Right. As if. Evidence never lies, you know.

Matthew: Mm-hmm. I know.

Anthony: So tell us. Did you kill them?

Matthew: I see how it is. I won't waste your time here. Yes. I did kill them. You might already know why.

Anthony: About Pierce, yes. Anya? What did she do so that you killed her as well?

Matthew: You might have to ask Edward. By him, I mean his clone. He targeted Anya first.

Anthony: You still haven't told us why.

Matthew: Oh. Well then. I will tell you. It's because of Kayla.

Anthony: What does Kayla have to do with whatever Anya was doing to get killed?

Matthew: You realized they look oddly similar, right?

Anthony: How are they similar? Sure, they have almost identical Australian accent, and body posture, and even the same papercut on their hands-

Matthew: You've been fooled, Anthony. That "Anya" was actually Kayla in disguise. Trust me, I was also as shocked as you are.

Matthew: She said she joined Redville PD to escape her job as a scientist in that project. I didn't know what's going on with Sofia that time, but she quickly accepted her applications without any doubts. She had no idea that she brought future storm for the department.

Matthew: Since we arrived at Topaz Island, I quickly noticed Kayla acting different out of nowhere. She became more silent, more invisible, at least until this "Anya Cassandra" showed up at the villa's door. Sofia and Theo, whatever they're thinking, decided to invite her in. They often spent time with her, without knowing that that "little girl" was actually Kayla.

Matthew: If only Edward or I didn't stop her, she might have killed the two as well, or worse, she could've killed Trixie or your two friends, Trish and Clay.

Anthony: If you already know, why didn't you tell us?

Matthew: It's better that way, Anthony. Trust me. Kayla would've known about this and killed you instead of hiding since the very beginning. I'm sorry, kiddo. I know sooner or later you-

*Bang!*

Anthony: Matthew! Who's there? Show yourself!

Kayla: Over here.

Anthony: Kayla? Did you just-

Kayla: Yes. Thanks to him, my master plan is now ruined!

Anthony: Your what?! Did you join the department just so that you could use us as the guinea pigs?! Are you insane?!

Kayla: Why? Whatever happens, Project AB needs to go on. So what? You'll soon be one of them as well, Detective.

Kayla: To be honest, I felt bad for my clone to die in such a way. But that's a good chance for me to capture the rest of the team and escape...

Kayla: Until you showed up, Detective! You somehow found my mind map and discovered everything with it!
Kayla: Well, no matter anyway. At least I've got what I wanted. I have Clay, Sofia and Theo locked up while you're busy with the murders. Thanks to Samantha and a friend from Mii World, there's no way you will find them now.

Kayla: Now hear me out. Either you let me go, or you will join the three. Pick.

Anthony: You...

Kayla: That's what I thought. Now go, before I change my mind.

Anthony: I swear to God, Kayla, we will find you, wherever you are!

## Redville Anthologies IV: Island of Death (6/6)

Tyra: Detective! I heard about the incident at Collier Villa. Are you guys okay?

Anthony: Aside from an internal shock, we're fine. You?

Tyra: Don't worry about me. I'm fine. But thanks to that scientist, one person is in coma and three people are missing. How did she even manage to pull it off?

Anthony: Apparently, she kidnapped them while we're busy catching the killers, with a help from Samantha and a "friend" from Mii World.

Tyra: Mii World? That sounds familiar...maybe you should ask Trixie. She might or might not know about it.

Anthony: Good idea. We'll find her now.

Tyra: One more thing. What's with your eyes, Mr. Rogers?

Anthony: I don't know. It's been like that since Kayla escaped.

Tyra: I see. Come get me later if you find something important, Detective. We're in this together now.

*At Collier Villa...*

Anthony: Trixie!

Trixie: Mr. Rogers? What's wrong with your eyes? I know I like blue, but-

Anthony: Don't mind that. We need your help.

Trixie: Sure, I guess. What do you need help with?

Anthony: Do you, by any chance, know something about Mii World?

Trixie: Yes. It's a twelve-hour plane ride from here. What's with that place?

Anthony: You see, when Kayla revealed herself as the traitor, she mentioned that her "friend" from Mii World is helping her.

Trixie: I think I know who she was talking about. But that can't be possible...

Trixie: You see, Project AB isn't originally from Redville City. It all started there, in Mii World. It was a huge success. From what I know, almost all citizens there were subjects to this experiment, with the same side effects that we know: yellow eyes, change of behavior, and violent instincts.

Trixie: For some people who were subjects to this experiment, they saw it as some kind of "miracle from the God," and they then started to form a cult group or something like that, and they chose the strongest as their leader, which is known as King Cobra. This King Cobra might be the one Kayla was talking about. But I'm afraid I will get you into so much problem if I tell you more about them. I used to be one of them...

Anthony: Used to be?

Trixie: Yes. With Nathan as well. We were once subjects to Project AB, but for some reason, the serum didn't work on me, so they kicked me out. However, I did get mind reading skills and extra mind capacity. Nathan joined the group when he was younger, and so he kept telling me when there's important things happening at the group. That's how I know about King Cobra. If I remember correctly, Lindsay was also one of them before he left Mii World for good. He was the one who got more serious effects than me and Nathan combined.

Trixie: Well, that's all I can tell you. Don't wanna risk myself getting killed like that fake Anya. Speaking of which, why don't you check her room before the castle maids clean it? Maybe she - I mean Kayla - left something for you.

Anthony: We'll be sure to. Thank you, Trixie. You're a great help.

Trixie: No problem. I'll be at my room if you need me.

*At Anya's Room...*

Anthony: Well well, look who's here.

Edward: Nice to see you too, Mr. Rogers. I assume you guys are here because of Trixie?

Anthony: Please tell me this is not another trap.

Edward: Don't worry, my clone is out of the island for the time being. He's going after Kayla, for some reason.

Anthony: Then what are you doing here?

Edward: To do a little search. Ever since Tyra told me about the incident at Collier Villa, I know sooner or later you would need my help. Be grateful, okay? Consider this as my first time working with the police for free.

Anthony: Whatever. Did you find something?

Edward: Well, I did find some footprints. Went through here and ended up under the carpet.

Anthony: Under the carpet? Secret basement?

Edward: I guess so. You can see for yourself.

Anthony: Fine. Here goes nothing.

Anthony: Great. It is a secret basement.

Edward: Well, let's get this over with.

*Inside the basement...*

Edward: There's nothing here.

Anthony: Wait, do you hear that?

Edward: Hear what?

Edward: Wait, I heard it too. Over here, Detective.

*Anthony and Edward found Clay hiding in a dark room.*

Clay: Detective? Is that you?

Edward: Clay? We would have asked the same thing! How did you end up here?

Clay: I managed to hide in here before that scoundrel could get me. What about Sofia and Theo?

Anthony: They got kidnapped. Don't worry, at least you're safe now. Come on, we need to get back to the surface or else the maids will have their suspicions on us.

Edward: He's right. We need to get to Tyra before we get caught. Let's move!

*Back in Collier Villa...*

Tyra: Well, that took you long enough. Are you guys okay?

Anthony: We're fine. Good news is, Kayla didn't manage to capture Clay.

Tyra: Thank god. Mr. Smith, are you okay?

Clay: I'm fine. Well, aside from a few scratches, but I'm fine.

Tyra: Well, at least that's one problem solved. Now, we need to figure out how to find Kayla, or at least the Collier family. Any ideas?

Clay: Well lucky you, I accidentally overheard Kayla babbling about some kind of "hidden research facilities" at the mountains. The Snowflake Mountain, to be exact.

Tyra: Snowflake Mountain? Well, that's new. It's the third most popular destination in Redville City after Sunrise Beach. Imagine if the tourists found out that there's some hidden labs underneath their feet.

Edward: Are you sure, Tyra? I mean, we won't survive there unless you got us all the stuff we need to overcome the low temperature.

Tyra: Don't worry, Ed. I've been there before. Just don't forget to bring your jacket, gloves, boots and some hot chocolate.

Clay: Then it's all settled! Detective, we need to tell the others at the station! Snowflake Mountain, here we come!