Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box/English Translation Differences/Event Recap

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Prologue

Professor Layton receives a letter from his friend and mentor, Dr. Andrew Schrader.

Professor Layton receives a letter from his friend and mentor, Dr Andrew Schrader.

The letter reveals that the doctor has come into possession of an antique known as the Elysian Box.

The letter prompts the professor and his assistant, Luke, to pay a visit to the doctor.

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The letter reveals that the doctor has come into possession of an antique known as the Elysian Box.

The Elysian Box is rumored to kill anyone who dares open it.

Known colloquially as Pandora's Box, the Elysian Box is rumoured to kill anyone who dares open it.

Nevertheless, the doctor's curiosity is overwhelming, and he announces his intention to open it.

With an uneasy heart, Layton sets out from his study to check on the doctor at his home in London.

With an uneasy heart, Layton decides to check on the doctor at his home in London.

Chapter 1 (part 1)

Trailing the thief who stole the Elysian Box, Luke and Layton board the Molentary Express.

Layton and Luke board the Molentary Express, hoping to learn what happened to the doctor.

The decadence of the train--which is known as a "cruise ship on rails"--astounds them.

The extravagance of the train, known as a "cruise ship on rails", astounds them.

Surrounded by the luxury of the Molentary Express, the pair begins their investigation.

Surrounded by the luxury of the Molentary Express, the pair began their investigation.

Chapter 1 (part 2)

Luke and Layton meet Babette, a wealthy woman hysterical over the disappearance of her boy, Tom.

Layton and Luke meet Babette, a wealthy woman hysterical over the disappearance of her baby, Tom.

The two offer to help look for Tom, though the only clue they have is one of Tom's tiny shoes.

The two offer to help look for Tom, but the only clue they have is one of his tiny shoes.

Professor Layton and Luke search for additional clues on the train.

Professor Layton and Luke decide to look for additional clues by quizzing passengers on the train.

Chapter 1 (part 3)

Layton and company successfully deliver Tom back to his owner, Babette.

Layton and his helpers successfully deliver Tom back to his owner, Babette.

Layton, Flora, and Luke decide to take a break and return to their suite.

Layton, Luke and Flora decide to take a break and return to their suite.

Chapter 1 (part 4)

Going outside to see why the train stopped, the three find a broken-down train blocking the track.

Once outside, the three discover that a broken-down train is blocking the track.

Eager to continue their journey, Layton ponders how to move the downed train and clear the track.

Eager to continue their journey, Layton ponders how to move the train to clear the track.

Chapter 2

Thanks to Luke, the livestock contest concludes without further incident.

Thanks to Luke, the livestock contest concludes without a hitch.

After asking all over town, the trio gathers all the information on the Elysian Box that they can.

After asking all over town, the trio gather all the information they can on the Elysian Box.

With little time left until the train departs, Layton, Luke, and Flora set out for the train station.

Layton, Luke and Flora decide to look for Mr Anderson before returning to the station.

Chapter 3 (part 1)

Rumors in Dropstone suggest that the Molentary Express has a second, secret destination.

Rumours in Dropstone suggest that the Molentary Express has another, secret destination.

The only thing the trio knows about how to get there is that they need to do something on the train.

The trio know that in order to get there, something must be done on the train.

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What, however, remains a mystery.

With nothing else to go on, the three start searching for anything that might give them access.

With nothing else to go on, the three start searching for any clues as to how to proceed.

Chapter 3 (part 2)

In a conversation with Conrad, a student aboard the train, the professor hears a curious rumor.

In a conversation with Conrad, a student aboard the train, the professor hears a curious rumour.

It seems that all access to the deluxe car is cut off when the train enters a certain long tunnel.

It seems that all access to the deluxe carriage is cut off when the train enters a long, dark tunnel.

Layton soon begins to suspect that there may be more to this quirk than meets the eye.

Layton begins to suspect that there may be more to this than meets the eye.

He soon deduces that this strange occurrence could be the key to accessing the phantom town.

He suspects that it must be in some way connected to the phantom town they heard about in Dropstone.

To test his theory, the trio makes their way to the deluxe car shortly before the train enters the tunnel.

The trio head to the deluxe carriage shortly before the train enters the tunnel.

Chapter 3 (part 3)

The trio learns the name of the phantom town they're headed to: Folsense.

Layton, Luke and Flora learn that the name of the phantom town they're headed to is Folsense.

Feeling uneasy, Layton and the others steady themselves as they prepare to venture into Folsense.

Feeling uneasy, Layton and the others steady themselves as they prepare to enter Folsense.

Chapter 4 (part 1)

The trio arrives in Folsense after a long ride in the deluxe car of the Molentary Express.

Travelling in the Molentary Express's deluxe carriage, Layton, Luke and Flora arrive in Folsense.

Chapter 4 (part 2)

After talking with a local shopkeeper, Layton and Luke learn of the Herzen Museum.

When talking to a local shopkeeper, Layton and Luke learn of the Herzen Museum.

Chapter 4 (part 3)

In their travels, they hear many rumors about strange happenings in the town.

On their travels, they hear many curious rumours about strange happenings in the town.

However, they are unsuccessful in recovering any substantial leads regarding the Elysian Box.

However, they are unsuccessful in finding any substantial leads regarding the Elysian Box.

Without any better information, the two decide to revisit the Herzen Museum.

In search of better information, the two decide to revisit the Herzen Museum.

Chapter 4 (part 4)

In front of the museum, they notice a large emblem in the shape of a goat carved into the stone floor.

Luke and Layton find a large emblem in the shape of a goat carved into the floor in front of the museum.

Seeing this, the professor suddenly announces his need to speak with Inspector Chelmey.

Seeing this, the professor suddenly announces his need to speak to Inspector Chelmey.

Chapter 5

With the entire photo assembled, they are able to confirm what the Elysian Box looks like.

With the entire photo assembled, the pair are able to confirm what the Elysian Box looks like.

Unfortunately, right after that, a sudden gust of wind blows away a piece of the photo.

Unfortunately, immediately afterwards a sudden gust of wind blows away a piece of the photo.

With the rest of the photo in hand, they decide to make one more pass through town to find information.

With the rest of the photo in hand, they decide to make one more round of enquires around town.

Chapter 6 (part 1)

Having reassembled the photo, Luke and Layton are able to confirm what the Elysian Box looks like.

Having reassembled the photo, Layton and Luke are able to see what the Elysian Box looks like.

Shortly afterward, the two bump into Barton, who tells them Chelmey has found the doctor's murderer.

Shortly afterwards, the two bump into Barton, who tells them Chelmey has found the doctor's murderer.

Chapter 6 (part 2)

In the process of making his escape, Don Paolo drops the Elysian Box.

As he is making his escape, Don Paolo drops the Elysian Box.

With the box safely in their possession, the two can finally examine it up close.

With the box safely in their possession, the two can finally examine it with their own eyes.

At long last, they are about to discover what secrets sleep inside of it.

At long last, they are about to discover what secrets sleep inside.

Chapter 6 (part 3)

Professor Layton and Luke risk life and limb to open the Elysian Box.

Professor Layton and Luke put their lives on the line and open the Elysian Box.

Chapter 6 (part 4)

Luke and Professor Layton open the Elysian Box and come away unharmed.

Professor Layton and Luke open the Elysian Box and walk away unharmed.

Having now opened the box, the pair returns to town to confirm a newly formed suspicion.

Having now opened the box, the pair return to town to confirm a newly formed suspicion.

With Sammy's help, Luke and Professor Layton gain access to the Herzen Museum.

With Sammy's help, Layton and Luke gain access to the Herzen Museum.

Inside the museum, they pair continues their search for facts relating to the Elsyian Box.

The pair hope to continue their search for facts relating to the Elsyian Box.

Chapter 6 (part 5)

Luke and Professor Layton open the Elysian Box and come away unharmed.

Professor Layton and Luke open the Elysian Box and come away unharmed.

Having now opened the box, the pair returns to town to confirm a newly formed suspicion.

Having now opened the box, the pair return to town to confirm a newly formed suspicion.

Hearing that some miners might have left diaries in the work site, the two set out for the mine.

Hearing that some miners might have left diaries underground, the two set out for the mine.

Chapter 6 (part 6)

Layton and Luke learn much about the Herzen family from the museum and a recovered miner's log.

Layton and Luke learn much about the Herzen family from the museum and a recovered miner's diary.

Chapter 7 (part 1)

Having made their way past the gate on the town's edge, Layton and Luke arrive at Herzen Castle.

Having made their way past the forest gate, Layton and Luke arrive at Herzen Castle.

Chapter 7 (part 2)

While sleeping, Luke and Professor Layton have a disturbing dream about a supernatural ball.

While sleeping, Luke and Professor Layton have a disturbing dream about a ghostly ball.

Their captor, Anton, soon leaves the room, giving Luke and Layton the time they need to escape.

Their captor, Anton, soon leaves the room, giving Luke and Layton the chance they need to escape.

Chapter 7 (part 3)

Having escaped the bowels of the castle, Luke and Professor Layton finally reach the exit.

Having escaped the bowels of the castle, Professor Layton and Luke finally reach the exit.

He is convinced that the castle is the key to understanding the Elysian Box and Folsense's past.

He is convinced that the castle is the key to understanding both Folsense and the Elysian Box.

And with that, Luke and Professor Layton begin a cautious investigation of the area.

And with that, Layton and Luke begin a cautious investigation of the area.