====================================================== [PAGE 1] -----Header [EN] CHAPTER TWO [TL] -----Chapter Title [EN] Sherring's Story [TL] -----Game Text 1 [EN] Based on the mobile and PC game 'ESPIONAGE: Mafia Evolved' [TL] -----Game Text 2 [EN] Play for free at PLAYESPIONAGE.com [TL] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 2] -----Header [EN] THE STORY [TL] -----Main Text [EN] In 1958, on an island beyond the North Sea, a tournament of deduction is hosted by the last of a once-defunct criminal enterprise. Invited are an assortment of personalities that find there are few strangers amongst them, but all are promised a solitary reward for the eventual winner: "No wish will go ungranted." However, the specialized device each player now wears is used not only to participate in the game but compel them toward revelations none expect. [TL] -----Bottom Text [EN] What follows is one part of where it all began... [TL] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 3] ---------Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-InfoBox] FALL 1957 Southeast England [TL-InfoBox] ---------Panel 2- [EN-Sound] BUZZ BUZZ [TL-Sound] ---------Panel 3- [EN-Sound] BUZZ [TL-Sound] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 4] ---------Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-InfoBox] >>> Sherring Ford >>> (Age: 43) >>> Retired Detective ... [TL-InfoBox] >>> >>> >>> ---------Panel 2- *None* ---------Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-InfoBox] >>> Inspector Lestrade >>> Scotland Yard ... [TL-InfoBox] >>> >>> >>> ---------Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Sherring] I've been expecting your arrival for some days, Lestrade. [TL-Sherring] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 5] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Lestrade] Here I was thinking you'd been ignoring my messages. [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Sherring] I have been. But that hasn't precluded me from reading of Scotland Yard's shortcomings. [TL-Sherring] 2.2 [EN-Sherring] It was inevitable you would again ask for my help before long. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Lestrade] Well, then! That should save us both some time. London could use at least a little more of Sherring Ford, you know. [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Sherring] Retiring has given me a new and greater purpose. [TL-Sherring] 4.2 [EN-Sherring] My bees, they are exquisite chemists. Pray, try this coupling of honey-soaked tea. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 5- 5.1 [EN-Lestrade] I've not just come for a case of mine, nor just for the tea. While you have watched your bees, we have continued the case. [TL-Lestrade] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 6] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Lestrade] And now my men have heard from the Americans about the Major. They say he's still alive. [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Sherring] I wish them luck in their pursuit. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Sherring] I'm afraid that this time, the risk will be yours. [TL-Sherring] 3.2 [EN-Lestrade] Justice hasn't yet been done, Ford. [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Lestrade] Not from what transpired that day. You of all people should see that. [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 5- 5.1 [EN-Lestrade] Like you, I considered Dr. Watson a friend. A fine man and the best of us all. It's a necessary evil to remember... how... [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 6- 6.1 [EN-Sherring] No, I... That memory is not one... I often revisit... [TL-Sherring] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 7] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Infobox] >>> THREE YEARS EARLIER >>> Monarch Task Force Assembly -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Ganimard] Attention! We will now commence the meeting. [TL-Ganimard] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Ganimard] Most of the Monarch's known associates have been located and arrested over the past two weeks, save for three of their top leadership. [TL-Ganimard] 3.2 [EN-Ganimard] Allow me to defer to Monsieur Lestrade of Scotland Yard, who was so instrumental in exposing the Monarch. [TL-Ganimard] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Lestrade] Thank you, Mr. Ganimard. I'll take it from here. [TL-Lestrade] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 8] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Watson] You feel Lestrade will do an adequate job? [TL-Watson] 1.2 [EN-Infobox] >>> THREE WEEKS LATER >>> Beyond the North Sea 1.3 [EN-Sherring] I rarely interrupt the police as they are making a mistake. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Lestrade] The Monarch's leader has lived a fairly private existence and we now know why. [TL-Lestrade] 2.2 [EN-Lestrade] We know our suspect is Cambridge-educated and was among the capable students recruited into the war effort at Bletchley Park. [TL-Lestrade] 2.3 [EN-Lestrade] At age twenty-five, suspect published "A Treatise Upon the Binomial Theorem" and began a stint in academia, leading to tenure at the University of London. [TL-Lestrade] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 9] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Lestrade] Numerous reports place Dr. Mallory and an associate, one Major Moran, heading east onto the continent. [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Lestrade] The professor is native Dutch, so their path could take them there and into Germany or even Denmark. [TL-Lestrade] 2.2 [EN-Lestrade] We will coordinate with the authorities in these jurisdictions and arrange for— [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Sherring] Lestrade, if I may. There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact. It is this which leads you astray. [TL-Sherring] 3.2 [EN-Sherring] Dr. Mallory is of supreme intellect. Every move made will be one of design. Such a mind no doubt foresaw your every word. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Sherring] Recall the Monarch eluded us for a number of years. Why presume their escape will adhere to convention? [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 5- 5.1 [EN-Sherring] I propose they will instead head south. The professor will defy your expectations. [TL-Sherring] 5.2 [EN-Sherring] I also suspect, from our sole encounter, that the destination may be one long-planned... [TL-Sherring] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 10] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Infobox] >>> Meiringen Falls >>> SWITZERLAND ... [TL-Infobox] >>> >>> 1.2 [EN-Sound] SPLASH SPLASH [TL-Sound] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Ganimard] We've confirmed their presence. No doubt they're armed and ready. [TL-Ganimard] 2.2 [EN-Watson] We must exercise caution, Ford. [TL-Watson] 2.3 [EN-Lestrade] There's been no movement for hours. They seem to be waiting. [TL-Lestrade] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Sherring] As agreed, Dr. Watson and I will ascend foremost. The professor will not act just yet. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Ganimard] And you are confident in this plan? How long should we wait? [TL-] 4.2 [EN-Sherring] Indefinitely. The risk will be our own. [TL-] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 11] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Moran] As you expected, Doctor. The others are staying behind. [TL-Moran] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Infobox] >>> Saresh Moran ... [TL-Infobox] >>> -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Moran] Shall I stop them? [TL-Moran] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Mallory] No, let them pass. [TL-Mallory] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 12] -----Panel 1- *None* -----Panel 2- *None* -----Panel 3- *None* -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Sound] CREAK [TL-Sound] 4.2 [EN-Sherring] There's nowhere left to run, Professor. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 5- 5.1 [EN-Sound] CREAK [TL-Sound] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 13] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Infobox] >>> Eline Mallory >>> Leader of the Monarch ... [TL-Infobox] >>> >>> -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Sherring] We have collared the rest of your men. [TL-Sherring] 2.2 [EN-Mallory] I have no doubt you personally saw to that, Detective. [TL-Mallory] 2.3 [EN-Sherring] You, the Major, and Lefénom are all that's left. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Mallory] I see you've been busy. So have we. [TL-Mallory] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Sherring] You intend to say nothing in your defense? This is how you wish things to end? [TL-Sherring] 4.2 [EN-Mallory] History is written by the victor, as you know. Leave the ending to us. [TL-Mallory] -----Panel 5- 5.1 [EN-Watson] Major Moran! You still have time to disarm! [TL-Watson] -----Panel 6- 6.1 [EN-Moran] ... [TL-Moran] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [EN-Sherring] [TL-Sherring] [EN-Mallory] [TL-Mallory] [PAGE 14] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Sherring] Your preparation is to be admired, Professor. [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Mallory] Enough explosives line this mountain to take all of our lives and then some. [TL-Mallory] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Mallory] This capacitive detonator is of my design. Should it be released, by will or by force... [TL-Mallory] 3.2 [EN-Mallory] None will survive. Tell the police to stand down if you intend for any of them to live. [TL-Mallory] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Watson] Ford! They're not waiting! [TL-Watson] 4.2 [EN-Watson] If she triggers those now, everyone will be... [TL-Watson] -----Panel 5- *None* -----Panel 6- 1.1 [EN-Sherring] Worry not, Watson. Her aim was, and remains, to escape. Stay the course. [TL-Sherring] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 15] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Mallory] Major! We have no need for more guests. [TL-Mallory] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Sound] BANG [TL-Sound] -----Panel 3- 3.1 *None* -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Mallory] If they proceed, you know what to— [TL-Mallory] -----Panel 5- 5.1 [EN-Sound] BLAM [TL-Sound] -----Panel 6- 6.1 [EN] !? [TL] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 16] -----Panel 1- *None* -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Sound] BANG [TL-Sound] 2.2 [EN-Sound] BANG [TL-Sound] -----Panel 3- 3.1 *None* -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Sherring] Watson! [TL-Sherring] 4.2 [EN-Watson] UGH [TL-Watson] -----Panel 5- 5.1 *None* -----Panel 6- 6.1 [EN-Sound] BLAM [TL-Sound] -----Panel 7- 7.1 *None* ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 17] -----Panel 1- *None* -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Sherring] Lestrade, I'm afraid I won't be... able to... [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Sherring] Lestrade? [TL-Sherring] 3.2 [EN-Sherring] Where... did...? [TL-Sherring] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 18] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Sherring] Again... Again... [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Sherring] Is she... still? [TL-Sherring] 2.2 [EN-Sherring] Could she really... be... [TL-Sherring] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Text] You see, but you do not observe— [TL-Text] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Text] The Great Detective [TL-Text] 4.2 [EN-Letter] >> Mr. Sherring Ford, >> It is our genuine hope that retirement is treating you well. To honor those lost, a commemorative contest reserved only for those most capable will be held in the new year. >> Should you elect to not participate, we have allocated resources to extend opportunities to others with whom you are familiar. >> Enclosed are the means of passage as well as the location at which you will be gathered for transport to the final destination. Please do come alone, as extensive measures have been taken to ensure the security of the contest. >> Monarch Directives ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [TL-Letter] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 19] -----Panel 1- 1.1 [EN-Text] Excellent! Elementary— [TL-Text] 1.2 [EN-Text] When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains— [TL-Text] -----Panel 2- 2.1 [EN-Text] Mind rebels at stagnation— [TL-Text] 2.2 [EN-Text] Capital mistake to theorize before— [TL-Text] -----Panel 3- 3.1 [EN-Text] The work is its own reward— [TL-Text] -----Panel 4- 4.1 [EN-Text] The game— [TL-Text] 4.2 [EN-Text] is afoot— [TL-Text] 4.3 [EN-Sherring] ... [TL-Sherring] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 20] -----Header [EN] CONTINUED IN... [TL] -----Description at bottom [EN] A free-to-play social deduction game with cross-play and cross-progression for mobile and PC [TL] ====================================================== ====================================================== ====================================================== [PAGE 21] -----Chapter Number [EN] CHAPTER TWO [TL] -----Chapter Title [EN] Sherring's Story [TL] -----Bottom Text [EN] END [TL] -----Credits >>> *NOTE* You may add your own credits for you and your collaborators on this page. >>> The names below should not be translated, if they are kept in your version. 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