Captured

Lexus Tristan found himself held captive by the thieves, James being the one to deliver a forceful punch. James asserted his dominance, demanding information from Lexus. "Tell me, officer, where is the AL-MACHINA? I know you've delved into the past of this mansion."

Oriana intervened, disapproving of James' violent approach. "Hey, stop hitting him! He'll talk." James reluctantly agreed, "Fine. Make him talk, Ori. Seduce him."

Oriana took a different tact, attempting to establish a more civil dialogue. "I apologize for my companion's behavior. Can we talk without resorting to violence?" Lexus, still defiant, retorted, "You're thieves. You've already displayed your lack of manners." Oriana responded, "We steal for our own reasons, each with our own motivations."

Deciding to take shelter in Room 87, James and the others aimed to distance themselves from the eerie presence of the puppet-like ghosts haunting the mansion. The room provided a temporary sanctuary from the supernatural menace. As the clock struck 11:00 PM, an unsettling silence enveloped the surroundings.

Prince Gunner entered the room, astonished to discover Lexus still alive. "So, you're alive, officer. You're lucky God is on your side." Gunner alerted the group to the looming threat of demonic dolls outside, emphasizing the need to escape the perilous situation promptly. James concurred, assuring Lexus that they would emerge from this ordeal unscathed, leveraging him as a hostage against the guards.

However, their primary objective remained the AL-MACHINA, a soul-binding machine. Lexus, intrigued by the revelation, questioned its existence. "AL-MACHINA? A soul-binding machine? So, it's real? It exists?" James confirmed Lexus' suspicions, revealing a deeply personal connection. "Yes, my father created it. He was coerced into its creation, and before he passed away, he entrusted me with his final testament: to destroy the machine. Only then can we break the curse of these dolls."

Lexus pretended to believe James' account, sensing a web of mysteries intertwining within the mansion's walls. His mind raced, connecting the dots and searching for the truth amidst the labyrinth of secrets. Something about the situation seemed suspicious, and he was determined to uncover the full extent of the enigma that shrouded the Bendeta Mansion.