Count's Banquet

### Description

The Count lived in seclusion in the old castle, and his bloodthirsty instincts have long been drowned by emptiness and loneliness. Eventually, when everyone forgot the Bloodline Count's name, the banquet invitation from the castle set off a new shockwave.

## Other Details

### Series

* Castle Banquet Mystery (2019)
* Twilight Banquet (2022)
* Midnight Carnival (2023)
* Season 9 Essence 1

## Obtaining

### Cost

2888Echoes/
12888Fragments

**Count's Banquet** is Reoccurring Time-Limited S-Tier Costume for The Ripper, Jack. It was originally introduced to the Illusion Hall with the Accessory Banquet Cup for a limited time in October 2019 as part of the "Old Castle Feast" package.

It came out during the Castle Banquet Mystery (2019) Event, whose story was continued in Season 9 Essence 1 as now Lost Soul.

## Availability

As it is not a true Limited Costume (which are denoted by the "limited" tag found in the top right of certain card icons), it can return to the Illusion Hall shop multiple times. It frequently returns with its specialty accessory Banquet Cup.

* It was originally available for purchase between October 24, 2019 and November 14, 2019 as part of the Castle Banquet Mystery (2019) Event.
* It was the fifth place winner of the Costume Voting Contest (2020), and so was made available for another period of purchase between June 23, 2020 to July 23, 2020.
* It returned for purchase between October 29, 2020 and November 4, 2020 as part of the Halloween Ball (2020) Event.
* It returned for purchase between October 21st, 2021 and November 10th, 2021 as part of the Night of the Sacrifice (2021) Event.
* It returned as the 9th place additional return winner of the Costume Voting Contest (2023) for purchase from March 23rd to April 19th, 2023 after 2 years of no re-release.
* It returned for purchase between October 12th to November 1st, 2023 as part of the Midnight Carnival (2023) Event.

## Appearance

### **Physical**

In this appearance, Jack has gray-purple skin, which can only be seen on his hands with their long fingers and on the long pointed ears he has. He has messy black hair with a silvery sheen. On his right hand are short black claw-like nails, and his long claw-like nails on his left hand are a vibrant but almost-transparent red.

### **Outfit**

When equipped, Jack wears a stiff, long-sleeved white shirt with a high collar and frilled cuffs, which is largely covered by an ornate flower patterned golden waistcoat clasped closed by three pairs of golden buttons. At his throat is a fluffy white ascot held by a long black ribbon tied in a bow and clasped with a glowing red jewel brooch set in gold. Over his back and shoulders is a long black tailcoat with that is fashioned to resemble leathery wings at the bottom and at the high stiff collar, with golden "bones" suspending the black-to-red "membranes" of the coat. The long sleeves of the coat end in bright red folded cuffs with gold edges, and on his shoulders is bunched red fabric held in place with golden cords that each have a glowing red gem. At his waist is a pair of golden cords that are fastened to the waistcoat and drape behind him. Hanging from the back of the collar are two triangular sections that are edged in gold, and which partially cover the two sleek black wings that have a fiery red glow at their tips.

On his legs he wears a pair of long tight black dress pants that reach his ankles, where a fluffy white lace peeks out. At first glance he appears to be wearing boots, but it is instead a red and gold folded "cuff" on the lower thighs. He wears golden dress shoes.

On both hands he wears two golden rings, one on the index fingers and one on the pointer fingers. Pinned to the chest of the coat is a boutonniere of two pure white roses that have been stained with red blood.

On his head is a black silk top hat which has an assymetrical, pointed brim with a red edge, a red band around the base, and a golden bat wing decoration.

### **Weapon**

Jack's claws can be seen extending from his fingertips in this appearance, and are long sharp nails that are a translucent red.

### **Special Effects**

Small black and red bat-shaped particles will fall and float behind Jack, most notably from his wings. The particles disappear when he is invisible.

## Castle Banquet Mystery

### **Clues (Banquet Hall)**

* Banquet Cup - "It seems to be a very refined cup... and, it seems there's even some magic in it?"
* Missing Remnants - "A complete remnant... It looks like a page from a notebook."
* Missing Remnants - "A complete remnant... It looks like a page from a notebook."
* Torn Letters - "Torn letters... Perhaps I can learn more about its content if I collect more."
* Torn Letters - "Torn letters... Perhaps I can learn more about its content if I collect more."

### **Clue Conclusions**

**[1- A Count's Reclusive Life in the Castle]**

The Count's life duty is to guard the Bloodline's treasure - The Tome. Over the years, the Tome has driven the Count to prey on others in order to expand the Bloodline.

However, the Count grew weary of the fear and hatred of his prey, and started to grow frustrated of his blind obedience to his natural instincts. In the end, he chose to seal off the Tome, banish the clan, and hide away from the world in the castle.

Other than loneliness and emptiness, he had nothing else.

**[2 - Even Without a Beating Heart, a Spirited Character Remains.]**

Through the ancient mirror, the Count received news of the Crimson Bride, but felt nothing. Her greatest mistake was to disregard the mundane prejudices.

But does he never desire change? How can you show that your taste and style is not influenced by rumors and stories? How can you erase all prejudice, fear and disdain, even if it lasts for a moment, so that the clan will no longer endure loneliness? He is not a monster, nor a demon of the night. The moment the banquet candle is lit, he is but a humble master in the service of guests.

**[3 - The Night has Arrived. Time to Wake Up, Old Friend.]**

A castle banquet during Halloween will be the perfect opportunity to break new grounds. For this reason, the Count has awoken the old Butler, who lies deep asleep in the Secret Chamber.

It's easy to persuade old friends to join, but it'll be difficult to remove their prejudices against outsiders. The Count broke the seal on the Tome, using it to represent the Bloodline in the first banquet of the castle. With the invitations sent out and the tabled laid out with fine wine and food, why are the guests still hesitating to come?

**[4 - Guests are Arriving, Each with Their Own Purposes.]**

It has been a long time since the Count faced breathing flesh in this manner. But now, he is more concerned with making his guests feel at home compared to his...

The Huntsman below the mountain, the Reservist, and even distant travelers... the Count could read their minds using the Tome, but has not done so. He believes that with his own sincerity and demeanor, he can use this opportunity to make all guests disregard their past and reservations and simply enjoy the banquet.

However, if anyone sets out to betray the Count's goodwill, he will surely not spare them.

**[5 - What Will Remain After the Banquet?]**

No one knew when the banquet ended. Its guests scattered and the castle fell back into silence.

Since then, no one mentioned the banquet, nor has anyone seen the Count again. Only the symbol of identity, the Banquet Cup, was left on the table. Whether his wish came true or not, and no matter how long before he returns, the castles knows it's only master and the Bloodline will always reserve a place for the Count.

*After the player unlocks all clues, the portrait Desperate Moment will be rewarded to the player.*

## Trivia

* He, Pumpkin Lantern, Guiding Spirit, Jamboree, "Specter", "Black Nose" and Cheeky Devil made a cameo on the Festival Check-In on Halloween 2021.

## Gallery

* In-Game
* Official Art
* Additional Appearances

### Appearance Decoration Menu

Count's Banquet Front ViewCount's Banquet Back ViewCount's Banquet Left ViewCount's Banquet Right ViewEntrance AnimationIdle AnimationPress Animation

### Concept Art & Icons

Count's Banquet Concept Art (Official Website)Count's Banquet Concept Art from the official Identity V Japanese Reference BookCount's Banquet Concept Art from the official Identity V Japanese Reference BookCount's Banquet Card Sprite
### Promotional Art

Count's Banquet featured in the McDonald's and Meituan Takeout Crossover promotional art (Weibo)"The Earl lived in an old castle. And his instinctive hunger and thirst for blood had been drowned by emptiness and loneliness. When everyone gradually forgot the name of the Earl of Blood, the feast from the castle secretly set off a new storm." - Count's Banquet and Banquet Cup Poster (Facebook)Count's Banquet Promotional Poster (Facebook)Castle Banquet Mystery (2019) Announcement Poster (Twitter)Castle Banquet Mystery (2019) Magazine by @Chenatu\_tutuHalloween 2019 (Twitter)Global 2nd Anniversary Art by @OtakuPup (Facebook)2020 Halloween Artwork (Twitter)(Twitter)Happy Halloween (Bilibili)2020 Gozan no Okuribi (五山送り火) Artwork (Twitter)"Dear Detectives, this is the next level celebration when you have a cake such as this! The elegance displayed here, simply amazing! Join us on our 4th Anniversary Celebrations!
Credit to: @sakuramochi\_rg" (Twitter)Midnight Series:【Lord Of Blood Owl】- Seer
"The lust of blood is a curse to this body."
"The war between human and vampire will never end." (Twitter)Halloween 2020 (Twitter)Thanksgiving News Live2023 Costume Voting Contest Results (Twitter)
### Merchandise

Sweets Paradise Seventh Collaboration3rd Anniversary Ichiban Kuji2021 Character Day Merchandise"The newly released products are a bit different.
In the items that imitate them in the old castle, Do you feel something that attracts you?
Please look forward to the day when they appear as goods along with the book of dark nights." (Twitter)BATTLE POKER Vol.2 Battle Black Jack Series Dark Night Party Theme DeckHalloween 2022 MerchandiseBattle Poker Count's Banquet cardBattle Poker SleevesIdV Suitcase Hunter Series (Twitter)Fifth personality dark night party theme badge part 2
### Videos

#### Storyboard & Concept Art

Halloween 2023 Midnight Carnival Trailer Art by Sainker
#### Final Product

Identity V - Halloween Official VideoHalloween 2022 TrailerIdentity V - Halloween 2023 official PV"The clock strikes midnight, and a solitary pumpkin lantern ignites, casting a glow on a forgotten path, and guiding the spirits through the night. What awaits them at the journey's end?" - Halloween 2023 Trailer

Count's Banquet who is disguised as Lost Soul.
### Sprites

Twilight Banquet SpriteHalloween Night Black Cat Challenge Sprite