This is a walkthrough guide for the interactive story Method and Deduction by Seven Hearts Stories. All relationship improvements/detriments are marked. 🖼 is a CG image.
Season 1
Episode 1 “Pride and Prejudice”
👗 Appearance Choice: Choose how the main character will look.
Choosing an appearance and hairstyle is free and has no effect.
Story note: You will be able to change your heroine’s appearance later.
Choice 1 “And…” ⚠️ Timed Choice
“…fluffy.” — No effect
“…lemony.” — No effect
“…biting.” — Correct choice
“…sharp.” — No effect
Story note: Your choices influence your heroine’s personality. Romanticism makes her more open, playful, inclined toward adventures and fantasies. Realism makes her more rational, strict, and demanding—both of others and herself.
Choice 2 “I want to…”
“…tease them.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“…smooth over the awkwardness.” — +1 Realism 🔍
Choice 3 “This is…”
“…improper.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“…quite amusing.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
You can ask Mr. Holluord several questions. There are no notifications for these choices.
Choice 4 “Mr. Holluord, my sister Jane is curious…”
“…how this strange photograph works?” — No effect
“…how your method works?” — No effect
“…whether the photograph will be published?” — No effect
“…how much longer we have to wait?” — Ends the question sequence
Story note: The first cut-scene has been unlocked. You can always view unlocked cut-scenes later in the Gallery.
Choice 5 “I…”
“…simply thought about it.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“…felt terribly sorry for her.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
Choice 6 “And what does that mean?”
“That your method is inexact science…” — No effect
“That he is a fraud.” — The artist may be offended by everyone… You received the achievement “The Offended Artist”.
In the “On the Hunt” episode, you were true to your intention and continued offending artists.
Choice 7 “…”
“Pull the thread.” (15 💎) — +1 Method 🧪
“Let go of the thread.” — No effect
Story note: Maybe he saw… (Elizabeth will understand that this is a photo of a dead woman.)
Story note: You now have access to the Gallery, which will gradually be filled with cut-scenes. Some of them are easy to unlock, while others require certain conditions. The Gallery provides additional information and temporarily unlocks new story scenes.
Choice 8 “Do I want our portraits to appear in the newspaper?”
“Why not?” (15 💎) — You agreed to become a living example of the master’s skill. A cut-scene has been unlocked and will be added to the newspaper later.
“No.” — No effect. If you earned the “The Offended Artist” achievement in Choice 6, you remained true to your intention and continued offending artists.
Story note: You can improve your relationships with the story’s characters, filling the heart meter. The first paid choice unlocks a romantic interaction, while the second unlocks a friendship interaction.
Choice 9 “I…”
“…will speak only with Victor.” (10 💎) — You teased Victor with your compliment. He will remember it. Romantic relationship with Victor improves ❤️
“…won’t tolerate rudeness.” (5 💎) — You teased Victor by scolding Holluord. Friendship with Victor improves 🤝
“…was in ecstasy.” — No effect
If in Choice 4 you selected “…whether you serve all weddings?” → Earlier, you teased Jane and Bingley, and your sister believes she has every right to tease you in return.
Choice 10 “I’ve never been to the sea before, so…”
“…Katie and I are in love.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“…Katie and I can’t stand Jane.” — +1 Realism 🔍
Choice 11 “…”
“Ask for forgiveness?” — No effect
“Um… everyone forward?” — No effect
Choice 12 “It sounds vague…”
“…and suspicious.” — You do not trust Agnes
“…but that’s not the point.” — You respect Agnes’s boundaries
Choice 13 “…”
“Sit next to the prostitutes.” — You were open toward the girls, and they were open toward you
“Sit as far away as possible.” — You did not sit next to the girls, and they were not offended by Jane
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 14 “…”
“Don’t turn around.” — No effect
“Don’t turn around.” — No effect
“Don’t turn around.” — No effect
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 15 “…”
“Don’t turn around.” — No effect
“Don’t turn around.” — No effect
“Don’t turn around.” — No effect
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 16 “…”
“Turn around.” — No effect
“Turn around.” — No effect
“Turn around.” — No effect
Story note: Choose which body parts Victor will use to assemble the heroine.
Appearance Choice — Free
Episode 2 “The Death and Resurrection of Elizabeth Bennet”
You can select all options in Choice 1.
Choice 1 “I need to relearn how to use… myself. Focus on…”
“…hearing.” — No effect
“…smell.” — No effect
“…movement.” — No effect
“…speech.” — Ends the choice
Choice 2 “…”
“Because of the legend?” (10 💎) — Victor seems to be starting to see you as an interesting conversationalist. Relationship with Victor improves ❤️
“Why?…” — No effect
“What? With me. It happened?” — No effect
Choice 3 “Fear won’t help here. I need to appeal to…”
“…his reason.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“…his heart.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
Choice 4 “Victor… left me clothes?”
“Maybe he’s not so bad?” — If in Episode 1, Choice 9 you chose “…will speak only with Victor.” → Someone might even call him a gentleman… Otherwise: Maybe? Relationship with Victor improves ❤️
“He’s still a pervert.” — Victor would be upset if he knew what you thought of him
👗 Outfit Choice — Free — No effect
💇 Hairstyle Choice — Free — No effect
You can change outfits/hairstyles.
Story note: Elizabeth’s body has changed. She can either accept these changes or fight against them. On the Alive ❤️ path, the heroine will take greater care of her body and strive toward humanity. On the Undead 💀 path, she will push the limits of what is possible… but at what cost? Only time will reveal the consequences.
Choice 5 “I just counted the steps to myself… and it doesn’t hurt.”
“That’s… convenient.” — +1 Undead 💀
“That’s unnatural.” — +1 Alive ❤️
Story note: It seems he is as afraid of you as you are of him…
Choice 6 “But he listened to me, didn’t he?”
“Order him to move away.” — +1 Realism 🔍 He is upset, but he will do whatever you ask
“Let him come closer.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹 He is happy for the chance to get closer to you. Later: The creature is sorry he has to act this way. Requires a good relationship with the Creature.
Choice 7 “Victor?”
“He’s mistaken, you’re not stupid.” (10 💎) — This is the first compliment of his life. It means a lot to him. Later: The creature is sorry he has to act this way. Requires a good relationship with the Creature.
“What a bastard!” — No effect
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 8 “He won’t let go of me…”
“Push Victor away and run to the door.” — Relationship with Victor worsens. Victor preferred not to avoid physical contact…
“Call the Creature for help.” — The Creature is genuinely upset that he cannot help you. Available with a good relationship with the Creature.
“Run to the window.” — No effect
If you have a good relationship with the Creature → The Creature is sorry he has to act this way.
If you are on the love or friendship path with Victor → You intrigue Victor, and it’s not only about science.
Choice 9 “Alright, at least this body is…”
“…young.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“…feminine.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“…human.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“…whole.” — +1 Realism 🔍
Choice 10 “Still, no one is stopping me from…”
“…tying the sheets and curtains together.” — +1 Alive ❤️
“…just jumping out the window.” — +1 Undead 💀 Unlocks Choice 12 later.
You can select all options in Choice 11.
Choice 11 “…”
“Check the dresser.” — Returns to the choices
“Check the wardrobe.” — Returns to the choices
“Check the chest.” — Ends the choice
👗 Outfit Choice (0/15 💎)
Later, in Choice 13, if you choose “Take the newspaper”:
If you chose the paid coat → Looks like you chose the right coat! There will be 3 coins and a button in the coat pocket.
If you chose the free coat → Maybe there was something in the pocket of the other coat?… There will be no coins in the coat pocket, only a button.
If in Choice 10 you chose “…just jump out the window”:
Choice 12 “…”
“Trust my instincts.” — No effect
“Jump.” — You received the achievement “Leap of Faith”
Choice 13 “…”
“Take the newspaper.” — If you previously chose the paid coat: Looks like you chose the right coat! There will be 3 coins and a button in the coat pocket. If you chose the free coat: Maybe there was something in the pocket of the other coat?… There will be no coins in the coat pocket, only a button. Proceeds to Choice 13.1.
“Hurry home.” — No effect
Choice 13.1 “…”
“I’ll bring the money tomorrow.” (5 💎) — Looks like you now owe him two pennies…
“This… is a very fine button.” — No effect
Choice 14 “…”
“Elizabeth Bennet.” — No effect
“Kitty Whittaker.” — No effect
“Miss Agnes.” — For some reason, Agnes won’t leave your thoughts…
“Mrs. Holmes.” — For some reason, Holmes won’t leave your thoughts…
Choice 15 “What the hell is this?…”
“Focus on the face.” — +1 Method 🧪 You plunged deeper into the unknown
“Focus on the bottle.” — No effect
Choice 16 “…”
“Shake his hand.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“Slap his fingers.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
Choice 17 “…”
“No way.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“But this… is my home.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
Choice 18 “Don’t you dare…”
“…insult my intelligence.” (5 💎) — Holmes is pleasantly surprised by your perceptiveness. Relationship with Holmes improves ❤️
“…talk about them.” — No effect
Choice 19 “They were being killed—and no one cared…”
“…except Holmes.” (10 💎) — Proceeds to Choice 19.1
“…until my murder.” — No effect
The first option is romantic, while the second is friendly.
Choice 19.1 “He’s certainly still a terrible brute, but I…”
“…could inspire him to perform a heroic deed.” — Romantic relationship with Holmes improves ❤️ Holmes wonders what you were thinking about, Miss Bennet?…
“…want to trust him.” — You consider Holmes a good person. Friendship with Holmes improves 🤝
If you are on Victor’s romance or friendship path → The laboratory frightens you more than its eccentric owner…
If you have a poor relationship with Victor → Victor frightens you.
You can listen to Holmes’s logical reasoning or follow your heart when speaking to your sister.
Choice 20 “He…”
“…is right.” — You decided to spare Jane from further pain. Proceeds to Choice 20.1.
“…doesn’t know what he’s talking about.” — You decided to tell Jane the truth. Proceeds to Choice 20.2.
Choice 20.1 “…”
“Take it.” — Maybe you’ll be able to treat someone to it later?
“Refuse.” — No effect
Choice 20.2 “…”
“Remember our childhood.” — No effect. Elizabeth will tell Jane how, as children, they rolled down a hill and she tore her sleeve.
“Remember Basil’s salon.” — No effect. Elizabeth will tell Jane that one day they visited Mr. Holluord’s salon and took a photo together.
“Remember ‘Forbidden Fruit.’” — Your words will not leave Jane’s mind for a long time… Elizabeth will tell Jane that they once had a plan together called “Forbidden Fruit.”
If you have 0.5 hearts with Holmes → You seriously intended to reeducate Holmes… and for some reason, Holmes allows you to do so.
If you are on Holmes’s romance or friendship path → You believe in Holmes’s decency.
Story note: You will now choose a new first and last name for the main character. To avoid confusion, please do not use the name “Elizabeth Bennet”—let her rest in peace.
📝 Name Choice — Choose a new first and last name for the heroine.
Episode 3 “Holmes & Partner Agency”
Choice 1 “This is…”
“…wrong.” — +1 Alive ❤️
“…encouraging.” — +1 Undead 💀
Choice 2 “Isn’t it obvious? It’s…”
“…you.” — Victor is disturbed by your train of thought. Relationship with Victor worsens
“…your laboratory.” — No effect
“…my new body.” — No effect
“…Jack the Ripper.” — Something dark is growing inside you… Blood Trail unlocked. Later: You feel a connection to your future killer—a bloody, dark connection.
On the Alive ❤️ path → You are drawn toward your past life.
On the Undead 💀 path → You embrace the changes in your body.
Choice 3 “He is…”
“…in love with you.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“…your creation.” — +1 Realism 🔍
The first option in Choice 4 is romantic, while the second is friendly.
Choice 4 “…”
“Alright.” [30 💎] — Cut-scene. You are drawn to Victor’s closeness… for all the wrong reasons. Romantic relationship with Victor improves ❤️
“I’ll do it myself, thank you.” [5 💎] — You can relax around Victor enough to let yourself drink a couple of sips. But is it worth relaxing around him? Friendship with Victor improves 🤝
“No, thank you.” — Victor’s presence makes you uncomfortable
You will now play chess.
Choice 5 “Make your move:”
“Pawn to G3.” — You made your move. Time will tell whether it was a good one
“Bishop to B5.” — You made your move. Time will tell whether it was a good one
“Knight to E4.” — You made your move. Time will tell whether it was a good one
Choice 6 “Maybe…”
“…he took them off corpses.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“…he ordered them from a fashionista.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
👗 Outfit Choice [25/10/0 💎] — No effect
💇 Hairstyle Choice [20/20/20/20/10/10/10/10/10/0/0/0 💎] — No effect
You can change outfits/hairstyles.
Choice 7 “This is…”
“…inhuman, but useful.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“…creepy, but fascinating.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
If in Episode 2, Choice 15 you chose “Focus on the face” → You managed to hold onto the vision.
If in Episode 2, Choice 15 you chose “Focus on the bottle” → You were unable to hold onto the vision.
Choice 8 “…”
“I’ll call him.” — No effect. Later, if you managed to hold onto the vision in Episode 2: You didn’t manage to learn anything useful, but at least you knew about the year. If you failed to hold onto the vision: You didn’t manage to learn anything useful about the murder.
“First, answer a couple of questions.” — Maybe it’s worth taking your time with the interrogation… Proceeds to Choice 8.1.
You can ask only 2 questions.
Choice 8.1 “Miss Jaggeress…”
“How would you describe your father’s health?” — No effect. You learn that her father’s health was perfectly fine.
“What were the last minutes of his life like?” — No effect. You learn that her father ate sugar before his death. His face turned red, he was tormented by thirst, and he became delirious.
“Did your father drink alcohol?” — No effect. You learn that he wasn’t a drunkard, but he wouldn’t pass up a glass or two with a good meal. On the night of the murder, he drank and ate Mrs. Harris’s pie.
“Who might have wanted to harm him?” — No effect. You learn that her father worked as a lawyer.
“Does anyone in your family garden?” — Available if in Episode 2, Choice 15 you chose “Focus on the face.” Correct choice! You knew about the berries, and that gave you an interesting idea… You learn that her mother gardens.
Choice 9 “…”
“You’re quite the joker.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“But hire us!” — +1 Realism 🔍
“Sclerosis, must be.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
If in Episode 2 you managed to hold onto the vision and in Choice 8.1 asked “Does anyone in your family garden?” → You learned everything you could. Excellent work, detective! Mrs. Jaggeress’s wife killed him by adding poison to his gin.
If you managed to hold onto the vision and asked questions in Choice 8.1 → You didn’t identify the killer, but otherwise did an excellent job.
If you failed to hold onto the vision but asked questions in Choice 8.1 → You learned nothing about the killer, but handled the interrogation fairly well.
If you managed to hold onto the vision but didn’t ask any questions in Choice 8.1 → You didn’t manage to learn anything useful about the murder, but you knew about the berries.
If you failed to hold onto the vision and didn’t ask any questions in Choice 8.1 → You didn’t manage to learn anything useful about the murder.
Choice 10 “…”
“Throw myself around his neck.” [20 💎] — +1 Romanticism 🌹 Cut-scene. Holmes definitely wasn’t expecting something like that… Relationship with Holmes improves ❤️
“Calmly nod.” — +1 Realism 🔍
If in Choice 2 you chose “Jack the Ripper” → You feel a connection to your killer—a bloody, dark connection.
Story note: You are now in charge of the Agency Budget. You can earn money by helping with investigations and, of course, spend it afterward. Only you can decide what to invest your modest fortune in: some financial decisions will unlock new scenes, while others will change your surroundings. And the rest… who knows where they might lead?
Agency Budget: +100 coins 🪙
Choice 11 “Maybe I should thank him?…”
“Definitely.” [10 💎] — You’re certain you got your way. Holmes, however, is certain of the opposite. Relationship with Holmes improves ❤️
“No need.” — No effect
Choice 12 “Who is the killer?”
“The gardener.” — No effect
“The butler.” — No effect
“The maid.” — No effect
“The cook.” — No effect
“Reread the riddle.” — Returns to the choices
Story note: You have given your answer—it will soon find its recipient…
If in Episode 1, Choice 8 you chose “Why not?” → You allowed Basil to use your portrait. A newspaper clipping with the photograph grants +1 Method 🧪.
If you have a good relationship with both Victor and Holmes → You believe in the decency of both your neighbors.
If you have a good relationship with Holmes → You believe in Holmes’s decency.
If you have a good relationship with Victor → You believe in Victor’s decency… for some reason.
Choice 13 “A scientific journal about Methodists?”
“Renew the subscription.” [10 coins 🪙] — You subscribed to The Methodist. Agency Budget −10 coins 🪙
“Refuse the subscription.” — No effect
Choice 14 “Where should I put this letter? In the pile waiting for Holmes’s reply? In the trash?”
“Leave it for Holmes.” — No effect
“Throw it away.” — No effect
“Hide it in the drawer.” — No effect
Choice 15 “No, no, you can stay.”
“Want to help me?” [10 💎] — The Creature has figured you out, but he’s happy to be useful
“Just sit quietly.” — No effect
“I’m almost finished anyway.” — No effect
If you took the cookies at the funeral in Episode 2 → You stole a souvenir from your own funeral. You received the achievement “Eternal Memory.” He never received the promised treat. Give the Creature a cookie.
🌸 Flower Choice [2/5/10 coins 🪙]
If you choose flowers for 5 or 10 coins → Proceeds to Choice 16.
A paid choice can help you save money.
Choice 16 “…”
“I’ll try!” [5 💎] — You won’t miss an opportunity to get what you want! Bargain Path unlocked. You receive a discount on the flowers: flowers that cost 5 coins will cost 2 coins; flowers that cost 10 coins will cost 5 coins.
“This is awkward…” — No effect
You can improve your friendship with Agnes.
Choice 17 “…”
“Maybe we can come to an agreement?” [5 💎] — Friendship with Agnes improves 🤝 Agnes finds your determination charming
“My apologies.” — No effect
Choice 18 “…”
“Ask indirectly.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“Ask directly.” — +1 Realism 🔍
Story note: Agency Budget −1 coin 🪙
If in Episode 1 you chose to respect Agnes’s boundaries → You trust Agnes.
If in Episode 1 you did not trust Agnes → What exactly are you suspecting Agnes of, Miss Godwin?
Choice 19 “Elementary, Mr. Holmes.”
“It’s feminine intuition.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“I’m a natural-born detective.” — +1 Realism 🔍
If in Episode 2 you managed to hold onto the vision and asked “Does anyone in your family garden?” in Choice 8.1 → Relationship with Holmes improves ❤️. You impressed Holmes and increased the Agency’s income! Agency Budget +20 coins 🪙. You received the achievement “Employee of the Month.” Mrs. Jaggeress killed her husband by adding belladonna to the gin she used to treat him. After learning about her husband’s mistress, she became furious and decided to cut her out of the will.
If in Episode 2 you managed to hold onto the vision and asked questions in Choice 8.1 → You increased the Agency’s income! Agency Budget +15 coins 🪙
If in Episode 2 you failed to hold onto the vision but asked questions in Choice 8.1 → You increased the Agency’s income! Agency Budget +10 coins 🪙
If in Episode 2 you managed to hold onto the vision but didn’t ask any questions in Choice 8.1 → You increased the Agency’s income! Agency Budget +5 coins 🪙
If in Episode 2 you failed to hold onto the vision and didn’t ask any questions in Choice 8.1 → You did not affect how quickly the case was solved, and the Agency did not receive any additional payment.
If you have a good relationship with Holmes → For some reason, Holmes spares your feelings…
If you have a poor relationship with Holmes → Holmes does not spare your feelings.
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 20 “For God’s sake…”
“142.” — No effect
“146.” — No effect
“136.” — ✅ Correct choice
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 21 “…”
“2.” — No effect
“2e to the power of 2 Pi.” — ✅ Correct choice. Holmes finds your mind… fascinating. Relationship with Holmes improves ❤️
“We’re not in school, Mr. Holmes!” — No effect
If you purchased the outfits for Victor and Epp → Thanks to purchasing the super-legendary “The Art and the Artist” outfit, you unlock an exclusive memory: cut-scene. Relationship with Victor improves ❤️
On the Alive ❤️ path → There is more life in you than death.
On the Undead 💀 path → There is more death in you than life.
Episode 4 “The Impossible Robbery”
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 1 “…”
“Take the pebble out of the bag.” — You pulled the diamonds out of the bag for everyone to see. Proceeds to Choice 1.1. You embarrass the Agency, and Holmes is displeased. You embarrass the Agency, and Victor is delighted. Later: Everyone knows about the diamonds in your bag; your problem solved itself!
“Look inside the bag.” — For now, no one has noticed the diamonds in your bag… Proceeds to Choice 1.2.
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 1.1 “…”
“The little mirror… broke.” — No effect
“Diamonds?…” — No effect
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 1.2 “…”
“Tell Holmes.” — You decided to tell Holmes about the diamonds. Holmes is glad you trusted him. Relationship with Holmes improves ❤️. Later: You helped Holmes with the investigation
“Tell Victor.” — You decided to tell Victor about the diamonds. Relationship with Victor improves ❤️. Later: You interfered with the investigation. Holmes is displeased with you… but not as much as Victor is delighted
“Show everyone.” — No effect. Later: Everyone knows about the diamonds in your bag; your problem solved itself!
“Hide them.” — You decided to hide the diamonds. Later: You interfered with the investigation. Holmes is displeased. Relationship with Holmes worsens
If you pulled the diamonds out of the bag for everyone to see → Everyone knows about the diamonds in your bag.
If you are on Victor’s romance or friendship path → Victor doesn’t want to share you.
On the Alive ❤️ path → There is more life in you than death.
On the Undead 💀 path → There is more death in you than life.
You can take both paid options in Choice 2. The first improves your romantic relationship, the second lets you get to know Victor better. The third ends the dialogue.
Choice 2 “…”
“Bury my forehead in Victor’s shoulder.” [30 💎] — Proceeds to Choice 2.1. Something is changing between you and Victor… Romantic relationship with Victor improves ❤️. This may lead to purple hearts 💜
“Distract him with conversation.” [15 💎] — Victor is pleasantly surprised by your interest. Friendship with Victor improves 🤝. This may lead to purple hearts 💜
“Take a deep breath.” — No effect. Ends the dialogue
Choice 2.1 “…”
Frown — No effect
Bite him. — No effect
If you pulled the diamonds out of the bag for everyone to see → Your problem solved itself!
If in Choice 1.2 you chose “Tell Holmes” → You helped Holmes with the investigation.
If in Choice 1.2 you chose “Tell Victor” → You interfered with the investigation. Holmes is displeased with you… but not as much as Victor is delighted.
If in Choice 1.2 you chose “Hide them” → You interfered with the investigation. Holmes is displeased. Relationship with Holmes worsens.
Choice 3 “The question that interests me more—and whose answer isn’t so obvious—is why?”
“Why the ground?” — You decided to focus on the ground. Later: Earlier, you decided that mud was important to the investigation… Every minute counts, and you’re wasting time on dirt. It will affect the investigation… You received the achievement “Dirty Business.”
“Why Victor?” — You decided to focus on Victor. In Episode 5, this will seem strange to you—that the dirt was planted specifically on Victor… Correct choice!
“Why the right pocket?” — You decided to focus on logistics.
Choice 4 “…”
“Obediently remain silent.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“Disobediently remain silent.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“Take a diamond and examine it.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
If in Episode 3 you helped Holmes solve Mr. Jaggeress’s case, or if you are on Holmes’s route with more than 0.75 hearts → Earlier, you gave Holmes the impression of being quite intelligent.
Otherwise → Holmes doubts your detective abilities.
The paid option in Choice 5 improves your relationship with Holmes and grants a Method point. You can ask all the questions.
Choice 5 “A couple of questions, Mr. Holmes…”
“Don’t you think this is cheating?” [25 💎] — Proceeds to Choice 5.1. Relationship with Holmes improves ❤️. Holmes likes it when someone challenges him. +1 Method 🧪 Later: Holmes’s words made you wonder whether Notley might be innocent. Holmes is pleased to share the victory with you
“How old can fingerprints be?” — No effect. You learn that Holmes can see old fingerprints, but doing so consumes too many resources because his method has limitations.
“Does your method work on people?” — No effect. You learn that Holmes’s method does not work on people.
“Did you see the thief’s fingerprint on the diamonds?” — No effect. You learn that objects do not distinguish between faces, but human emotions leave a trace.
“Continue.” — Ends the dialogue
Choice 5.1 “…”
“Let him.” [15 💎] — Holmes’s closeness prevents you from thinking clearly
“Gently reproach him.” — No effect
If in Choice 5 you chose “Don’t you think this is cheating?” → Holmes’s words made you wonder whether Notley might be innocent.
Holmes won’t let you ask everything you want—this is his interrogation. Choose carefully.
Choice 6 “Hmm…”
“Is this code connected to your personal information?” — No effect. You learn that the code consists of random numbers.
“What kind of person is your superior?” — No effect. You learn that his superior finds it disadvantageous to undermine the bank’s reputation.
“How many safe-deposit boxes are there in total?” — ✅ Correct choice. Unlocks an additional option in Choice 8. You learn that there are 200 boxes in total.
“Are there copies of the keys?” — No effect. Notley says there are no copies.
If in Choice 5 you chose “Don’t you think this is cheating?” → Holmes is pleased to share the victory with you.
Choice 7 “Langdon’s and Notley’s accounts match. So…”
“They’re telling the truth.” — You suspect Countess Morcar and believe the bank employees. Later: …and this will affect the investigation. ✅ Correct choice
“They could be in collusion.” — No effect. Later: You suspect the clerk and the guard. ❌ Incorrect choice
Choice 8 “…”
“Observe Langdon’s behavior.” — No effect
“Count the keys.” — Available if in Choice 6 you asked how many safe-deposit boxes there are. ✅ Correct choice. Proceeds to Choice 8.1.
“Examine the safe lock.” — No effect
“Look at the frames on the wall.” — Proceeds to Choice 8.2.
Choice 8.1 “Wait… Isn’t that the key to the Countess’s box?”
“Yes, it is.” — You are certain Notley is behind the robbery. Later: …and this mistake greatly slowed down the investigation. ❌ Incorrect choice
“No, it isn’t.” — You discovered the missing key. Later: You learned about the missing key and significantly sped up the investigation! ✅ Correct choice
Choice 8.2 “…”
“Examine the newspaper.” [10 💎] — Newspaper clipping. You learn that the safe-deposit boxes worked flawlessly, and when the mechanism was first tested, an alarm sounded whenever the weight changed. During the opening ceremony, the minister jokingly placed his cat’s collar inside one of the boxes, much to the amusement of the audience.
“Return.” — Returns to Choice 8
If in Choice 7 you chose “They could be in collusion.” → You suspect the clerk and the guard.
If in Choice 8.1 you chose “No, it isn’t.” → You discovered the missing key and significantly sped up the investigation!
Otherwise → You missed an important clue, and the investigation will now take a more difficult path. Proceeds to Choices 9–10.
Choice 9 “Three components of a crime?… Hmm. Motive, opportunity and…”
“Accomplices?” — No effect
“Means?” — ✅ Correct choice
“Location?” — No effect
If in Choice 3 you chose “Why the ground?” → Earlier, you decided the dirt was important to the investigation… Every minute is worth its weight in gold, and you’re wasting time on dirt. This will affect the investigation… You received the achievement “Dirty Business.”
If in Choice 7 you chose “They’re telling the truth.” → You suspect the Countess.
If in Choice 7 you chose “They could be in collusion.” → You suspect the clerk and the guard.
If in Choice 8.1 you chose “Yes, it is.” → You are certain Notley is guilty… and this mistake significantly slowed down the investigation.
If you suspect the Countess → …and this will affect the investigation.
Choice 10 “The lockpicks are with…”
“Notley.” — No effect. You learn that Notley does not have the lockpicks; the evidence is with Langdon.
“Langdon.” — ✅ Correct choice. If you choose Langdon immediately → You didn’t waste time searching Notley and slightly sped up the investigation. You found clue “Key No. 38.”
Choice 11 “The solution is hidden behind a tiny door—and we can’t open it?…”
“Rules are meant to be broken!” — You are willing to disregard the law for an easier path…
“The law is the law.” — You chose to play by the rules. Law Path unlocked.
Episode 5 “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”
Choice 1 “…”
“Recall the course of the investigation.” — No effect
“Continue.” — No effect
If in Episode 4 you chose “Why Victor?” → Earlier, it seemed strange to you that the dirt was planted specifically on Victor…
If you are on Victor’s romance route → For some reason, you trust Victor…
If you are on Victor’s friendship route → You’re still not sure whether Victor deserves your trust…
If you have a poor relationship with Victor → Victor’s arrest would make you happy.
Choice 2 “…”
“Just hint at it.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“Say it directly.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“Give a secret signal.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“Make a scene.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
If you are on Holmes’s romance or friendship route → Around you, Holmes tries to be less rude.
If you have a poor relationship with Holmes → Holmes sees no reason to be polite to you.
If you are on Victor’s romance or friendship route → You and Victor have… a special connection. It’s starting to annoy Holmes.
If you have a poor relationship with Victor → You have no intention of supporting Victor’s jokes.
Choice 3 “Victor…”
“Do you know someone from the bank?” — No effect
“Are the documents with you?” — No effect. If chosen on the first attempt → You’re asking the right questions! The investigation has sped up. ✅ Correct choice. Ends the choice
“Did you talk to anyone about the carbuncle?” — No effect
“Does anyone you know have a recent birthday?” — No effect
Choice 4 “Earlier, I definitely would have condemned such a loose interpretation of the law…”
“I still don’t like it.” — You follow the Law Path
“But now I understand Holmes.” — The Law Path does not tempt you
If you are on Holmes’s romance or friendship route → Holmes usually isn’t this gallant with ladies, but you are an exception.
If you have a poor relationship with Holmes → Holmes doesn’t change his ways—in any case, not for you.
Choice 5 “What if there’s something dangerous in there?… Poisonous powder, for example…”
“Open it myself.” — +1 Undead 💀
“Ask Holmes to check.” — +1 Alive ❤️
“Let Langdon open it.” — +1 Alive ❤️ Darkness grows within you… You follow the Blood Path
If you failed to find the clue in Episode 4 → Langdon pulls “Key to Safe-Deposit Box No. 38” from his pocket. Clue found!
Choice 6 “There are endless possibilities. How do we know? Maybe the criminal…”
“…walked through the wall.” — No effect
“…hypnotized all of us.” — No effect
“…changes faces like a shapeshifter.” — No effect
“…can control time.” — No effect
Choice 7 “So, the plates… There are more of them in the second box. That means…”
“…the mechanism of the first box is faulty!” — ✅ Correct choice
“…the mechanism of the second box is faulty!” — ❌ Incorrect choice. Returns to the first box
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 8 “…”
“Hit with my elbow.” — +1 Realism 🔍 On the Undead 💀 path → Your strength is growing
“Bite his hand.” — +1 Realism 🔍
“Pretend to faint.” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
If you are on both Holmes’s and Victor’s routes → The stranger noticed your connection with Holmes and Victor…
If you are on Holmes’s route → The stranger noticed your connection with Holmes…
If you are on Victor’s route → The stranger noticed your connection with Victor…
Choice 9 “Something got in your way… Something you couldn’t have predicted…”
“…Holmes?” — No effect. ✅ Correct choice. Ends the choice
“…Victor?” — No effect. Returns to the choices
“…the fact that I found diamonds in my bag?” — No effect. Returns to the choices
If in Episode 4, Choice 8.1 you chose “No, it isn’t.” → You discovered the missing key and significantly sped up the investigation! You significantly accelerated the course of the investigation.
Choice 10 “Yes…”
“Imagine a bald dwarf.” — No effect
“Imagine warts and a hump.” — No effect
“Imagine an attractive gentleman.” — Something about him attracts you… Relationship with Griffin improves ❤️
Choice 11 “…”
“Why should I believe you?” — And that’s the only thing stopping you, Miss Godwin?.. If you follow the Law Path → You respect the justice system. If you do not follow the Law Path → You crave retribution
“I would never do such a thing!” — The law is more than an empty word to you. You respect the justice system. If you do not follow the Law Path → You crave retribution
Story note: Your choice will have serious consequences, Miss Godwin… Think carefully about whether you are ready for them.
Choice 12 “…”
“Refuse the deal.” — Justice matters above all else to you. Later: You restored justice as much as you could; you did not make a deal with Griffin, and the carbuncle was taken by the police
“Agree on your own terms.” — Proceeds to Choice 12.1. Later, on Holmes’s route → Thoughts of Holmes make you question your actions… You took the carbuncle out of the bank; you made a deal with Griffin and took the carbuncle out of the bank; Griffin will give you a ring. Choices 18–19 will become available
Choice 12.1 “Deal. I’ll take out the carbuncle, and you’ll fulfill my request. And…”
“…give me half the profit.” [40 💎] — Relationship with Griffin improves ❤️. You think of profit first, and the law won’t stop you. It’s a slippery slope, Miss Godwin… Later: You received the achievement “Materialist.” Agency Budget +500 coins 🪙. Yes, yes, Miss Godwin, say that more often—and one day, perhaps, you’ll even believe it yourself
“…you’ll kill the Ripper.” — Thoughts of revenge take over. Careful, Miss Godwin…
“…you’ll keep quiet about our deal.” — You’ve stepped onto a slippery path hand in hand with a slippery character, Miss Godwin… Relationship with Griffin improves ❤️
If you are on Holmes’s route and agreed to the deal on your own terms → Thoughts of Holmes make you question your actions…
Choice 13 “He…”
“…is bluffing.” — No effect
“…is telling the truth.” — No effect
You can ask all questions in Choice 14.
Choice 14 “…”
“What is the ‘Golden Ticket’?” — No effect
“Griffin is a scientist?” — No effect
“Who is Irene Adler?” — No effect
Story note: Perhaps you’ll be able to obtain this information later…
If in Choice 12 you refused the deal → You restored justice as much as you could.
If in Choice 12 you agreed to the deal on your own terms → You took the carbuncle out of the bank..
Choice 15 “…”
“Examine it.” [10 💎] — Newspaper clipping. Proceeds to Choice 15.1.
“Pay no attention.” — No effect
Choice 15.1 “A joke about Methodists… If only I could cut it out, like Father, so I could read it later… What would…”
“…Holmes say?” — No effect
“…Victor say?” — No effect
“…Agnes say?” — No effect.
Choice 16 “…”
“Quite well.” [10 💎] — It seems Victor heard you… But you weren’t exactly trying to hide it, were you? Relationship with Victor improves ❤️
“Barely.” — No effect
The paid option in Choice 17 lets you learn interesting information about Lady Morcar and Griffin’s childhood.
Choice 17 “Um…”
“I have a better question.” [25 💎] — Griffin is a bad influence on you, Miss Godwin… Cut-scene. Relationship with Griffin improves ❤️. If you refused the deal in Choice 12 → You’re still not making a deal with Griffin, even though you have no intention of playing by the rules. If you agreed to the deal in Choice 12 → You made another deal with Griffin, even though you have no intention of playing by the rules
“And why don’t you just cover yourself with makeup?…” — No effect
On the Alive ❤️ path → There is more life in you than death.
On the Undead 💀 path → There is more death in you than life.
If in Choice 12 you refused the deal → You did not make a deal with Griffin, and the carbuncle was taken by the police.
If in Choice 12 you agreed to the deal on your own terms → You made a deal with Griffin and took the carbuncle out of the bank. Proceeds to Choices 18–19.
Story note: Agency Budget −50 coins 🪙
Choice 18 “…”
“Well… thank you.” [10 💎] — Jewelry added to your wardrobe. Griffin gives you a ring.
“I can’t accept it.” — No effect
If in Choice 12.1 you chose “…give me half the profit.” → You received the achievement “Materialist.” Agency Budget +500 coins 🪙. Yes, yes, Miss Godwin, say that more often—and one day, perhaps, you’ll even believe it yourself.
If in Choice 12 you agreed to the deal → The carbuncle was never found at the bank, and Holmes is on his guard. Proceeds to Choice 19.
⚠️ Timed Choice Choice 19 “…”
“About the carbuncle.” — Nicely handled, Miss Godwin
“About the weather.” — Unconvincing, Miss Godwin. Holmes suspects something
“About the ring.” — No effect. On Holmes’s route → Holmes doesn’t suspect you of anything, but he suspects the charming man who gave it to you…
Choice 20 “And this deal… It…”
“…doesn’t keep you awake at night?” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“…won’t shake your faith in justice?” — +1 Romanticism 🌹
“…won’t affect the Agency’s reputation?” — +1 Realism 🔍
Choice 21 “The fact that…”
“…you’re a good person.” [15 💎] — Proceeds to Choice 21.1.
“…happened between Victor and Griffin.” — No effect
The first option in Choice 21.1 improves your romantic relationship, while the second improves your friendship.
Choice 21.1 “…”
“Continue the argument.” [20 💎] — Romantic relationship with Holmes improves ❤️
“Turn it into a joke.” — You and Holmes would probably make pretty good partners in mischief. Friendship with Holmes improves 🤝
If you solved the diamond case in Episode 4 → You did an excellent job, and the Agency received a substantial reward. Agency Budget +200 coins 🪙
Requirements: In Episode 5, Choice 3, immediately choose “Are the documents with you?”; in Episode 4, Choice 3 choose “Why Victor?”; and in Episode 4, Choice 8.1 choose “No, it isn’t.”
If you fulfilled 2 out of these 3 requirements → You did fairly well, and the Agency received a small reward. Agency Budget +100 coins 🪙
Otherwise → You dragged out the investigation, and the Agency made no profit.
