Culprit

* The soldiers on patrol are scattered and unprepared as a number of citizens force themselves into the academy.
	+ Their priority shifts to protecting the nobles at the the dormitories.
		- Ensure the staff evacuate.
		- Maintain positions until reinforcements arrive.
* Close to midnight, Rei is hiding in a room.
	+ As predicted, there is someone that opens the lock and comes into the room.
	+ Lambert is surprised as Rei calls him out.
	+ Within the laboratory of the analysis department, Rei arrived earlier and entered by picking the lock.
* Lambert's goal was to retrieve the magical bell he was researching.
	+ It contains the ability to control monsters, the pinnacle of his efforts.
	+ Rei states that she is there to stop him yet he feigns ignorance.
* Rei asks outright if Lambert sabotaged Deed's wand.
	+ Remembering Rod's character assessment of Deed, Rei understood that it would be out of Deed's character to cause grievous harm.
	+ Rei also deduces that Lambert has both the means and access to tamper with Deed's wand.
	+ Rei goes on and suspects Lambert of stirring up the conflict from behind the scenes.
* Lambert asks for proof of these claims, to which Rei has none.
	+ What she does have is her knowledge from the game.
	+ Her main goal is preventing a powerful monster from entering the academy.
		- At least in the game, the heroine and capture target save the academy but Rei would like to avoid such dangers.
	+ Lambert presses again to which Rei knows how the Orso family's position in wealth and power doesn't leave them much in common with other commoners.
	+ Rei only reasons that Lambert is doing everything to save Lene.
		- From the game, she knew that a certain power threaten harm to Lene to get Lambert to do their bidding.
	+ Lambert attempts call it ridiculous to put so many in danger just for his sister.
		- Rei calls him out by suggesting she is more than a younger sister.
		- This surprises and shocks him; causing him to finally believe that Rei does know *everything*.
* Rei again appeals to Lambert to stop his plans.
	+ He's more motivated by fear of what will happen to Lene than to listen to any alternative.
	+ Despite being surprised by Rei, he does not believe that she can do anything about the situation.
* As they prepare to duel with their wands, Lene arrives with several men, one holding Claire hostage despite being asleep still.
	+ Rei appeals to Lene as well who also apologizes for her betrayal.
	+ Rei truly wanted to believe in Lene; even trust her.
		- She dejectedly realizes that affection cannot win against love.
* As Rei relents to their demands, she also reveals she broke the bell just in case.
	+ This was insurance as Rei also considered if Lene had sided with Lambert.
	+ Lambert looks on in hopelessness has Lene tries to comfort him.
* A masked man comes into the room which confuses Rei.
	+ This person was not in the game.
	+ In the game, the bell was used by Lene on Claire's instructions.
		- After the battle, Claire would be accused of the crime and Deed was vindicated.
			* In the game, the said accusation was false.
	+ The masked man takes the bell within his hand and reverts it into its unbroken state.
		- Rei comments that the split bell rejoined as if time was rewound.
	+ Lambert, in awe, tries to activate the bell causing Rei to act.
		- Lene stops Rei however, threatening harm to Claire.
			* The blade pressed into her skin, showing a streak of blood running down her neck already.
	+ Rei takes all of her fortitude to keep herself in control.
		- While feeling helpless, she blames herself for her overconfidence.
		- As the only person against them, she scrambles for an answer.
	+ Rei hears a voice as several men are engulfed in flames.
		- Despite waking up, Claire at least realizes the culprits were the Orso family.
		- She pretended to be asleep to observe the developing situation.
	+ The fires are suddenly stopped and the only one left standing is the man in the mask.
		- He states that he will give them their new life if they continue with the plan.
	+ Claire demands that they surrender.
* Lambert, having already resolved his choice, apologizes, saying they can't turn back.
	+ He then activates the bell.

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