The Firebird and Three Princes

>Hatch assassination plot to end Dimitri's meddling once and for all!

Well, he is a big jerk and all... but you don't hate him THAT much.

Although if he doesn't stop criticizing your taste in music soon, you might have to resort to that after all.

Leap to conclusions, specificially to the conclusion that Ivan stole the apple. Interrogate him until he admits it.

You suddenly remember that your younger brother Ivan really likes golden objects. You've even seen him try to snatch them from guests on occasion. He might just have taken the missing apple!



You decide to question him.



"Hey, squirt. Did you take Dad's stupid apple?"
"No way! You know he doesn't even let me near the garden! He keeps saying I'll just grab any old jewel before it ripens!"



Hmm. It's true that Tsar Vyslav has left strict instructions not to let Ivan in. Maybe this line of investigation is a dead end. Should you try asking Ivan more questions, or investigate someplace else?