No. 00X - The Fourth Wall

[reminded]

[There sure is a lot of excitement this morning. After getting a vague grip on the situation by talking to some of the wingless newcomers, Layton decides to take a stroll around the village, trunk in hand, and observe. Something very unusual is happening, and there's no point in missing it by staying indoors.

Occasionally, he takes a seat on a bench or at a table and scribbles notes into his journal. Or puzzles into his puzzle index. Because no matter how much hubbub there is, you can never stop the puzzles.]

Comments

[reminded]

In fact, I do. I suppose things are always more interesting when an element of risk is involved.

So you find yourself in another land with strange customs and are convicted of yet another crime. Apparently, you're something of a troublemaker. Again, your fate is to be left to luck. In the presence of the court, the king presents you with a single jar of his own preparation. It supposedly contains two slips of paper: one which reads "innocent" and the other "guilty". You are to draw exactly one slip of paper and receive the sentence written on it.

However, there is a twist. During your time in this land you earned the disdain of the king, who decided to sabotage your so-called trial. You know for a fact that he has replaced the "innocent" slip with a second "guilty", but you cannot speak their language and accuse him of it. You also know that if you try to draw both slips of paper and show them to the court, the king will kill you on the spot to hide his trickery.

How can you outwit the king and be found undeniably innocent despite all this? Violence is not an option.

boy this is a tough one

[nitrogenius]

[This one feels a little too dead-on for Tattoi's liking. That and it's not a simple, logical puzzle. Give him a few minutes while he snacks on more baked goods.]

Draw a slip and read "innocent." The king should react.

it's one of those "omg" puzzles haha

[reminded]

[In the meantime, Layton finishes his cookie and wipes his hands free of crumbs.]

But what will you do when you have to hand the slip over? However the king reacts, the slip is damning evidence.

I get the feeling this won't end well......

[nitrogenius]

[No violence. That's usually the most direct way to the answer. Hmph. Well, give him a minute and he'll try to answer, although it lacks confidence for once.]

Drop the slip into the jar again.

welp

[reminded]

Oh, but the king has already yanked the jar out of your reach. He sorely wants to see you convicted.

[He's sure Tattoi will see the answer in time, as long as he keeps exploring possibilities.]

yep

[nitrogenius]

[Right. No access to the jar, no reading the wrong thing, no accusing the king. Hmm. Let him vent again before giving another answer, just as hesitantly.]

Draw both slips.

[reminded]

And now the king has gutted you.

[The king can do wuteva he wants.]

[nitrogenius]

[Really? Whoever this king is, he must be pretty damn powerful. Tattoi's looking frustrated now, doing his best to think his way around this puzzle. One more try...]

Destroy the slip. The other one says "guilty," so yours must have been "innocent."

[reminded]

You have it! [Layton knew he could do it!!]

The most effective way would be to swallow the slip. Just be careful to avoid any paper cuts.