Mr. Fox

Capable of influencing others' thoughts with words if needed, manipulating others into doing what he wants. The duration, effects, and number of people Mr. Fox is capable of influencing is tied to his own mental energy.

His awakening may have been triggered in an incident of great mental trauma. The first display of his special power did not result in harm done to anyone else.

Exhibits no physical abnormalities for the time being, but his psychological evaluation shows poor results due to prolonged mental stress.

Eastside's famous "Money Attorney", able to guarantee victory in court, if the price is right. Often resorts to amoral and unethical means to protect his clients, and is deeply involved with several suicide cases of witnesses.

After detention by the MBCC, the subject finally seems relieved from the prolonged stress. Past records reveal that the subject almost never handled cases involving adolescents in his entire career. It's believed that he feels considerably guilty about his actions and he still abides by a moral compass. In a way, his detention in the MBCC might be the best possible outcome for the subject.

In a case involving Sinners, Mr. Fox used his powers to make a witness change testimony on the court, and thus his Sinner identity is revealed. After the final verdict, he accepted MBCC's detainment.

Once a defender for the suspect of the "Parhelic Circle Imitation Case", the subject used his special power to control the plaintiff and overturn the testimony, winning the case in the process and proving the suspect innocent. The subject's understanding of justice is twisted, and the subject is unusually obsessed with presenting in court.

Born in an upper-class family, the subject's parents are cold-hearted people. Every time the subject failed to meet up to their expectations, his parents would mistreat him, saying how he was a bad boy and such a disappointment.

The subject won a domestic abuse case as its defender. This caused the self-harm and resulting death of the young plaintiff, and misunderstanding between the boy and his parents, who believe he only got what he deserved. Since then, the subject has never accepted any domestic abuse cases, especially when the one being abused is a teenager.

Shortly after his detainment, Fox files an application for release. He clarifies to the Chief in the interrogation room that two days before he was arrested, he took on a job from a new client and wishes to be present in court. The Chief details the circumstances of his arrest: while acting as defendant for the suspect of a serial murder case, he was confirmed to have not only bribed witnesses, but to have used his Sinner ability in order to sway the ruling in his client's favor. Fox defends his actions, saying that as his client's idea of "justice" was to be seen as innocent, he was only doing his duty as a lawyer to see it realized. The Chief then asks if Fox intends to do the same in his upcoming case, in which a maid with no motive is being tried for poisoning her Eastside employer. He confirms that he will. Upon hearing this, the Chief denies his application.

Not wanting to ruin his 100% success rate, Fox attempts to use his ability on the Chief to force them to sign. This causes him immense pain to the point of bleeding. Seemingly under Fox's spell, the Chief does so, and Fox leaves the interrogation room in a haggard state. Shortly after, Nightingale asks the Chief why they complied despite being protected from his influence by the Shackles. The Chief reveals that they intend to beat Fox at his own game, using this upcoming case as a trap to ensure he stays behind bars.

Given his unconventional interpretation of "justice", you believe Mr. Fox should not be permitted to leave.
With his power, Mr. Fox forces you to allow him. You decide to play along and try to reverse his mind.

Posing as a special representative from the City Council, the Chief enters the mansion of the Golstoy family. They meet Mrs. Golstoy in the foyer, who is insistent that the maid, Rita, is the culprit, and is confident that she and Fox will win the case. Arriving at the dining room, the real scene of the crime, they meet some resistance from local law enforcement, but are ultimately able to conduct the necessary investigations, finding several traces of foul play as well as of the late Mr. Golstoy's sexual escapades. During the search, they find a family portrait, showing Mr. Golstoy with another woman and a boy. One of the officers explains that the child, Golstoy Jr, suffers from an unknown mental disability, and that after his birth, Mr. Golstoy went through marriage after marriage in order to produce a more "suitable" heir. The Chief then requests to speak with Rita. The officers inform them that she has been under house arrest in her quarters down the hall.

Rita's room is prison-like, with no outward facing windows, only a small opening in the door through which she and the Chief converse. She confesses to allowing Mr. Golstoy to take his medication with alcohol due to the severity of his condition, but given that that was not the cause of death, she is uncertain what could have been — she was responsible for all of his food and drink. She shares that she dislikes the "new" Mrs. Golstoy, and shortly after, Golstoy Jr. arrives in the home. He speaks in broken sentences, implying that someone abused him and allowed a rat to bite his finger, as well as vouching for Rita's integrity. Having heard enough, the Chief leaves, only to see Fox's car pull up outside. Fox states that due to using his power on the Chief, he will be unable to use it again until after the case is done, expressing a desire that their playing field be level when they meet in court.

On the day of the trial, the proceedings begin to go as expected. Rita's defense attorney is lackluster, and Fox has clearly exerted some amount of influence over the witness he calls to the stand. Before the verdict is announced, Chief speaks up from the audience, determined to administer true justice.

The information you received from the manor's mistress, maid and young master concerns you.
Fox is no longer eligible to use his ability. You and he are going to have a fair duel that he wishes for.

The Chief's first piece of evidence is a bag of a white grain-like substance found at the scene. Analysis confirmed it to be Mr. Golstoy's medication, stored suspiciously next to the sugar, something that only Mrs. Golstoy could have had the authority to do. Given the timeline of when Mr. Golstoy began taking it in relation to his death, the Chief poses that his death was the result of chronic toxicity, not acute toxicity from a sudden overdose. Their second piece of evidence is another lab analysis, but this time, of lubricant found in the kitchen carpet, mixed with the medication as well as Mr. Golstoy's bodily fluids, suggesting that Mrs. Golstoy managed to somehow administer it during sex. When prompted by Fox as to her motive, the Chief suggests that given Mr. Golstoy's reputation, Mrs. Golstoy feared the abandonment that might result from the ailing man's impotency, ultimately deciding that it would be easier to manipulate his son instead. Fox applauds the novel deduction, but reveals that it was all for naught: Mrs. Golstoy is currently not written into any will nor inheritance.

Fox then turns the court's attention once more to Rita, suggesting that given her closeness to Golstoy Jr., she is not free of suspicion. Rita finally speaks up, saying she will accept blame for the crime as long as Golstoy Jr. suffers no more abuse at the hands of his stepmother. Fox listens intently as she explains that Mr. Golstoy also abused his son, treating him as less than human due to his disability. The Chief then calls Golstoy Jr. to the stand, who corroborates this once more, insisting that Mrs. Golstoy "let the rat bite him." As Mrs. Golstoy lashes out, Mr. Fox recalls a scene from his past. He decides then to side with the Chief, who explains that the "rat" was Mr. Golstoy's cigar cutter, a gray metal object with a long leather string, calling for the young man to show off his injuries. Fox condemns Mrs. Golstoy's actions, and the trial comes to a close.

Back at the Golstoy manor, Rita expresses her joy at the result of the case. However, she then reveals that she had actually begun to lace Golstoy Jr.'s drink with the drug. Her body starts to mutate, and as she lunges for Golstoy Jr, the Chief and Mr. Fox intervene to save him, ending with Fox using his ability to force the Manic Rita to commit suicide. Exhausted, he asks the Chief if they knew Rita was infected with Mania, and the Chief replies that she was the real reason they got involved with the trial. Fox elaborates on his past with child abuse, how his actions in court inadvertently caused a young boy's suicide. Due to his survivor's guilt, he approaches "justice" the way he does as a means of self-flagellation, in hopes that it will make his "final punishment" more severe. He tells the Chief that he hopes they will be the one to mete out his judgment.

Those who hurt other people eventually get what's coming for them.
But what people think to be justice isn't always true justice.

Born in a high-income family, has higher expectations for his quality of life, but will refuse special treatment from staff. Hopes to preserve some of his more refined habits without bothering anyone, under the same living conditions as everyone else.

Very sensitive to numbers, especially DisCoin values. Fox's mental calculation abilities far surpasses that of a regular lawyer. He himself has offered to lend the Supply Office use of his special skills.

Maintains a gentlemanly, cordial image in front of other Sinners. In his own professional arena, however, Fox displays unmistakable sternness. His polite reputation among the Sinners is contradicted by this occasional and uncharacteristic rigidity.

After he gained his powers, Fox got a piercing on his tongue, as "punishment for his silver tongue". Many have asked about this piercing, but out of all of them, only the Chief's curiosity has been satisfied.

[Mr. Fox is counting dollar bills in front of you.]

Mr. Fox: I've been winning quite some cases and making a fortune.

Chief: ......

• Prompt: I say you can convert the money to E-currency. It's more convenient.
• Mr. Fox: Good idea. But you are not spying on my account, are you?
• Mr. Fox: 😏

• Prompt: Of course. But please don't count your money on my office desk.
• Mr. Fox: Oh? I've never been restricted like this by any laws.
• Mr. Fox: 😉

[Mr. Fox sighs]

Mr. Fox: The lawsuit requests I have been getting are too bad of a deal for me to accept.

Chief: ......

• Prompt: There are requests that you want to turn down? The client isn't paying enough?
• Mr. Fox: Ha... Of course, there are things more important than money.
• Mr. Fox: 😥

• Prompt: If you don't want to take those requests, you can stay here and watch me work.
• Mr. Fox: Fine... I guess it serves as a good pastime.
• Mr. Fox: 😐

⚠ Legal Consultation

Mr. Fox sent a financial statement to you.

System Notifications: Mr. Fox sometimes offers legal consultation to the other Sinners in his free time. He also says Chief is welcome to ask him about the Bureau's legal matters.

• Prompt: Express gratitude

Chief: Thank you. But I think I'll pass the reimbursement part.

Mr. Fox: No, no, no. This is my upfront share.

Chief: ...

⚠ Tale of Tongue Piercing

You've been hearing rumors about Mr. Fox in the Bureau lately.

System Notifications: The other Sinners have always wondered what Mr. Fox's tongue piercing looks like. Only a few have seen it with their eyes, so the rumors start to get dramatic. But he seems to be fine with it and doesn't care to clarify anything.

• Prompt: In fact, you all guessed it wrong.
• Prompt: I don't know either.

⚠ Taste of Fashion

You noticed some details about Mr. Fox's appearance.

System Notifications: For every necktie Mr. Fox has, he has sleeve buttons that match its colors and style.

• Prompt: You are a meticulous lawyer.

System Notifications: But where did he get the money to get those things?

⚠⚠ Equivalent Exchange

It seems Mr. Fox didn't show up in the Training Room at the scheduled time.

System Notifications: Mr. Fox didn't show up in the Training Room as scheduled.

System Notifications: We tracked him down and found him in the Supply Office.

Chief: What are you doing here?

Mr. Fox: As you can see, Chief, I'm doing the bookkeeping for the accountant.

• Prompt: It's time for training.
• Prompt: You should start training.

Mr. Fox: Just a moment. I'm almost done here.

System Notifications: Ten minutes later.

Mr. Fox: Got it.

Chief: You know, if the accountant asks you for help again, you can just refuse them.

Chief: This isn't part of your job description, after all.

Mr. Fox: It's okay. I'm happy to help.

Mr. Fox: But I think rather than helping him with the job, it might be more helpful if I teach him some useful tips next time.

Mr. Fox: After all, if you give someone a fish, that will only keep them fed for a day.

Chief: You're right.

Chief: I really should help him become more professional.

⚠⚠ Temporary Mission

Everyone is heading for the Recreation Area except one who is going in the opposite direction...

System Notifications: Lately, there has been a popular TV show going on in the Recreation Area every night. People are so obsessed that they are always there to catch the show.

System Notifications: While you're heading there for the show, you see Mr. Fox who was walking away from the Recreation Area.

Chief: Why are you here?

Chief: Don't you want to enjoy the show with everyone else?

Mr. Fox: I was there a couple times, but it doesn't fit my taste, so I've stopped going.

Chief: I see...

Chief: I heard everyone likes the show though.

Mr. Fox: Then I guess it's probably a force of habit. I don't like shows about lawyers.

Mr. Fox: I always find them unprofessional. They portray trials as child's play. And the way those characters collect evidence is simply incorrect.

• Prompt: Right.
• Prompt: Oh, I see.

⚠⚠⚠ Golf

According to the analysis of facial expressions of Mr. Fox, it seems that he is somewhat bored.

System Notifications: According to the analysis of facial expressions of Mr. Fox, it seems that he is somewhat bored.

• Prompt: Yes

Chief: Mr. Fox, are there any sports or recreation activities that you like?

Mr. Fox: I don't really like sports. If I must pick something...

Mr. Fox: I have been practicing golf since I was little.

Chief: Golf, huh...?

Chief: It does sound like something you would do.

Chief: You have been practicing since you were little, so you must be very good at it, right?

Mr. Fox: It's okay, I guess. But I haven't played it since I got into the MBCC.

Mr. Fox: I'm probably a little rusty now.

• Prompt: Sorry...
• Chief: The Bureau doesn't have much space to spare, so I don't think it's very likely that we can build a golf course for you.
• Mr. Fox: It's okay. I understand.

• Prompt: I've got it.
• Chief: Perhaps we can ask the technicians to get a golfing experience area for you using virtual reality technology.
• Chief: I'll check on that in a couple days to see if that's possible.
• Mr. Fox: Virtual reality, huh...?
• Mr. Fox: Sounds interesting. I'm very much looking forward to it.

The uniform of Eastside Law Firm is also synonymous with the ever-victorious general.

Everyone has the right to pursue justice. I am just the most despicable among them.