Episode 3: The Weight of a Soul is where the NXX Investigation Team’s work begins to take off. You’re caught in a difficult case surrounding a dispute over inheritance, illegal drugs, and an innocent child—the first X-Note where right and wrong isn’t clear-cut and rests on the strength of your defense.

3-3—Analysis

3-5—Analysis

3-9—Investigation

For the Investigation section in this stage, use the Hint button to help you find all the objects in the room. Don’t forget to use the arrow buttons on the left and right of the screen to navigate the large bedroom.

Inquiry: Could Harry tamper with the medicine the second time he went into the kitchen?

Connections:

  • Surveillance - Throwing the Drugs AwayDrug that was Thrown Away

Inquiry #1: Fannie’s actions are in clear contradiction with her statements, because…

Connections:

  • Eyewitness TestimonyStopped from Tampering With the Medicine

Inquiry #2: Fannie may have lied about something. Her statements contradict each other, because…

  • People with Pharmaceutical KnowledgeGordon’s Contraindicated Medication

Inquiry #3: Could there be a common enemy or goal for both Fannie and Joanne?

Connections Part 1:

  • Abnormal Romantic RelationshipFannie - Risk of Being Fired

Connections Part 2:

  • Common EnemyInheritance Dispute

You need to inspect the bottle of tablets by pulling it in various directions and clicking on relevant parts of the object. It will give you two clues: the Bottle Seal (on the cap) and the White Label on the Bottle.

3-10—Investigation

You need to Investigate Joanne’s bedroom a second time. Likewise, use the Hints button to help you find all the items. Once you find Gordon Grant’s Diary on the bedside table, you’ll be prompted to inspect it. Click on the notebook pages and the lock to obtain two clues: the Main Text and Password Lock.

In total, you will get five pieces of evidence in the room:

  • Bottle of Tablets (3D) Pawn TicketsJoey’s Medical BillsJoey’s Medical RecordSealed Emergency Medicine

3-11

Harry will ask you if you found anything to prove his innocence. Respond with The burns on the back of Joanne’s hand.

You’ll find six pieces of evidence in the room this time around:

  • Joanne’s Bank Records Joanne’s Pharmacist LicenseIllegal Transaction Records Lab Report on the White PowderLab Report on the Pink TabletsObservation Notebook (3D)

Later, Fannie is sent to questioning. Ask her this question: Who treated Joanne’s wounds?

3-15—Trial

In the Trial, you will defend Harry Grant. Present the right evidence to prove your claims. If you make a mistake, don’t worry—the game is forgiving and will let you try over and over again.

  • The evidence that invalidates Ms. Patel’s accusation is…Evidence: Fannie’s Testimony I

  • The evidence that proves Ms. Scott’s financial difficulties is…Evidence: Joanne’s Bank Records

  • The evidence that proves Ms. Scott’s strong motive is…Evidence: Observation Notebook

  • The evidence that proves Ms. Scott executed her plan is…Evidence: Lab Report on the White Powder

  • Ms. Scott is a suspect. She entered the kitchen with a motive. The proof of that is…Evidence: Fannie’s Testimony II

  • Mr. Gordon Grant wanted to donate his inheritance to further the production of illicit goods! I ask the court to look at this…Evidence: Decrypted Illegal Transaction Records

Check out our guide on Tears of Themis Episode 2: The Unbearable Love Investigation and Trial walkthrough to clear more X-Notes.

  • Evidence: Fannie’s Testimony I

  • Evidence: Joanne’s Bank Records

  • Evidence: Observation Notebook

  • Evidence: Lab Report on the White Powder

  • Evidence: Fannie’s Testimony II

  • Evidence: Decrypted Illegal Transaction Records