Fatal Game: Vanoss Crew Murder Mystery Story

Chapter 3: Unraveling Clues

With the crew scattered throughout the mansion, Brian decided to patiently wait and gather as much information as possible on his own. His gaze fixated on the crime scene the chair, the surroundings, and the lifeless body identified as Axel Crane.

Brian relied on a secret AI he kept hidden from the bureau. Through it, he uncovered a startling revelation: Axel Crane was a professional assassin, sought after for a multitude of assignments. This knowledge shed light on how Crane had effortlessly assumed the identity of Vanoss, deceiving everyone into converging at this very location.

Brian pondered his next move, contemplating where he might find additional clues. Suddenly, a memory flashed in his mind, there was one particular car he had noticed earlier that he suspected belonged to Axel.

As he made his way towards the exit, Brian's attention was caught by Delirious, who was sniffing around near the vehicles. Perplexed, Brian approached him and inquired, "What on earth are you doing, Delirious?"

Delirious remained unfazed, muttering something about a "Teddy Bear."

Deciding it was best to let Delirious be, Brian left him to his own peculiar activities. He pressed on, determined to locate the car he was searching for. Brian resorted to breaking a window to gain entry and swiftly unlocked the vehicle from within.

Brian meticulously searched through the glove compartment, hoping to find any clues that might shed light on the situation. As he rummaged through the contents, his attention was immediately drawn to two peculiar items: a sharp knife and a journal book. These discoveries puzzled Brian, as he hadn't found anything significant on Axel's person.

"These items could have been purchased by the killer," Brian hypothesized, scratching his chin thoughtfully. "It suggests that the murder of Axel was premeditated."

Examining the contents of the glove compartment further, Brian noticed a seemingly random list. However, upon closer inspection, he realized that it held a hidden message a code.

As Brian re-entered the building, he was immediately confronted by a visibly paranoid Moo. "What the hell is going on?" Moo demanded, his voice filled with anxiety.

"I don't know, Moo. This situation has everyone on edge," Brian replied, attempting to soothe his friend's nerves.

Moo's anxiety escalated, and he began muttering incomprehensible words under his breath. "This can't be happening," he whispered before hastily retreating to find solace in solitude.

Undeterred by Moo's reaction, Brian proceeded back to the crime scene. Inside, he discovered a keypad mounted on the wall. Without hesitation, he entered the code "15/09/25," a significant date that marked the end of YouTube and a turning point for everyone involved.

With a hiss of escaping steam, the door swung open, revealing a small security room.

Inside the room, Brian found a state-of-the-art security system with a multifunctional keyboard. Eager to uncover any connections or clues, he began exploring the system, carefully pressing keys and navigating through its options. However, much to his disappointment, the system had been wiped clean, except for a single video.

As Brian played the video, it revealed the intense confrontation between Axel, disguised as Vanoss, and an unidentified individual. The footage captured the chilling moment when Axel was ruthlessly murdered. In the midst of the chaotic scene, the unknown figure accidentally dropped something from their hands, which Brian noted as a significant detail.

Filled with a sense of urgency, Brian swiftly returned to the office. He crouched down and picked up the item that had been dropped, a poker chip bearing Nogla's insignia.

Fascinated by this discovery, Brian's thoughts raced as the gravity of the case intensified. It was clear that he needed to take action and start questioning his friends, determined to unravel the mystery that lay before him.