[Vote] Death on the Fourth Day - Detective Game

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📕Story Background

In a rural village in the South, a young couple had just gotten married—Paul and his beloved wife, Tracy. One July day, Paul was caught in the rain while working in the fields and fell seriously ill. For three days, he lay in bed without eating or drinking, while Tracy sat beside him, tearfully tending to him with deep concern.

On the fourth morning, Paul managed to get out of bed, shook his head, and said he was feeling much better. Thinking of the work waiting in the fields, he told Tracy, “Make me some porridge, I’ll eat and then head out to the fields.”

Tracy tried to convince him to rest a few more days, but Paul was stubborn. Helplessly, Tracy brought him a bowl of rice porridge and a plate of fried eggs. Paul took a sip of the porridge, then frowned at the eggs. “Too greasy,” he said, “I don’t feel like eating them.”

Suddenly, Tracy had an idea. “Add some honey,” she said, “it’ll help your appetite!” She went to the beehive by the front door, scooped out a spoonful of honey, and stirred it into Paul’s porridge.

Sure enough, Paul ate with delight. After finishing, he left for the fields—but he didn’t make it far. Before reaching the edge of the farm, he collapsed in pain and died on the spot.

Tracy, horrified, ran to him, but it was too late. The neighbors quickly alerted the authorities, accusing Tracy of poisoning her husband. The investigator rushed to the scene.

Seeing Tracy in tears, overwhelmed with grief, the investigator had doubts that she was guilty. He asked:

“What did your husband eat this morning?”

“Just porridge,” Tracy sobbed.

“And what did you eat?”

“I had porridge too.”

The investigator frowned. “Did you both eat the same side dish?”

Tracy paused, then said, “He had honey in his porridge. I just had eggs.”

Honey? How could honey be deadly?

The investigator paced, puzzled—until his eyes caught the hillside. Though still green, the vibrant blossoms of spring had faded. Only a few wildflowers now bloomed: Gelsemium elegans (heartbreak grass), wild lilies, and fish poison bushes.

Suddenly it clicked. He returned at once and declared Tracy innocent.

WHY did Detective declare Tracy's innocence?

(This story is absolutely fictional. Any inconsistencies with common sense work for the plot)

🔍Known Clues

1. Tracy's love and loyalty seemed no doubt to everyone.
2. Honey was collected from a local beehive.

🕵️‍Questions and Discussions for YOU

1. WHY did Detective declare Tracy's innocence? WHAT would be the most crucial and possible clue to the conclusion?
2. Being ill usually makes people lose their appetite. What do you usually choose to eat when you are sick? (Open-ended)

🎉Participation Rewards

The FIRST user to successfully deduce the identity of the "culprit" and their motive in the comment, will receive a reward of 2,000 GT points! Other participants will earn 200-500 GT points based on the completeness of their submissions. 💰

📅Submission Deadline

July 11, 2025

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----- Previous answer (The Wriggling Will) -------

Correct Answer: A ballpoint pen cannot write upward for long

A ballpoint pen requires downward pressure to work. If someone is lying flat and attempting to write on paper held above them, the pen will not write properly—the ink won’t flow upward. Thus, it would be physically impossible for someone lying completely on their back to use a standard ballpoint pen to write anything legibly—especially not a full will.

This simple yet scientific fact was all he needed to know:

The will must be a forgery.

Link to the post: https://forum.gtarcade.com/topic/241304

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