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| desc = Turn of the Golden Witch is the second arc of Umineko no Naku Koro ni.
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'''''Turn of the Golden Witch''''' is the second arc in
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''Good morning. The Golden Witch has been waiting impatiently for you. Please take your seat opposite her at the table.''
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''The difficulty level is first-rate. The Witch plans to make you surrender in an instant.''
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{{anchor|Furniture}}[[George Ushiromiya]] and [[Shannon]] spend the day together at the aquarium, followed by dinner and a walk on the beach. During their time together, Shannon tells George that their love is the result of magic.
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{{anchor|New Rule}}Meanwhile, Genji and Shannon report what has happened to Kinzo. Everyone else is outside the chapel, having made the decision to leave the crime scene alone. While outside, Rosa realizes that the only key to the chapel was in Maria's possession since before the murders occurred, making the chapel a locked room. At this point, the Beatrice and Battler in [[Purgatorio]] argue about how the chapel became a locked room. During their argument, Beatrice creates a rule known as the [[Red Truth]], allowing her to present certain arguments as definitively true without the need for proof. Battler eventually uses this rule to corner Beatrice and prove that the chapel wasn't necessarily a locked room as someone could have easily taken the key from Maria's bag between when Maria initially received the key and when Rosa took it from her bag. Beatrice acquiesces and admits defeat in this instance, however she vows that she will win in the end.
{{anchor|A Suspect}}The survivors return to the parlor for a brief period before deciding to gather Jessica and Kanon so that everyone is in one place. When they approach Jessica's room, they see [[Demonology in Umineko no Naku Koro ni#First pentacle of the Moon|strange symbolism on her door]]. Using a master key, they unlock the room and find Jessica's body on the ground. Rosa immediately suspects the servants, especially Kanon, as being complicit in the murders. However, Kanon's master keys are found inside Jessica's pockets, meaning Kanon wasn't in possession of them himself. Despite this, Rosa continues to suspect the servants.
{{anchor|Wolf and Sheep Puzzle}}In order to protect herself and Maria, Rosa separates the servants and Doctor Nanjo from herself, Maria, George, and Battler. The servants and Doctor Nanjo retire to the kitchen to eat some lunch from the canned food they have stored. Their lunch is soon interrupted by a knocking on the kitchen's back door. When they open the door, Kanon falls into the room, severely injured. As Nanjo tries to administer first aid, Shannon becomes suspicious that the injured person isn't actually Kanon. She approaches Kanon with a handkerchief with spiderwebs wiped on it. In a flash, Kanon slits the throats of Kumasawa and Doctor Nanjo. Before he can escape, Gohda pins "Kanon" to the wall while Shannon presses the handkerchief into his face. "Kanon" then explodes into a swarm of golden butterflies.
{{anchor|Devil's Proof}}The servants return to the parlor to tell Rosa about what happened. However, they soon discover that Kumasawa and Doctor Nanjo's bodies have disappeared. This causes Rosa to further suspect the servants. In order to assuage her suspicions, the servants voluntarily hand over their master keys and once again separate from Rosa. George joins the servants so that he may be with Shannon.
{{anchor|Fleeting Resistance}}Shannon tells George the details of what occurred with "Kanon". Shannon claims that she feels somewhat responsible for the murders as she believes they were committed by Beatrice, who regained her power when Shannon broke the shrine's mirror earlier on. In order to fend off further supernatural influence, George and Shannon decide to retrieve a spirit mirror that Natsuhi kept in her room. Gohda joins them in this endeavor, however Genji remains so that he may be on standby for any potential orders from the remaining Ushiromiya family. George, Shannon, and Gohda first go to the chapel in order to get the key to Natsuhi's room from her dead body. When they try to leave the chapel, Beatrice appears and summons a large group of [[goats]] to chase them. The pursuit continues into Natsuhi's room. Gohda is then killed by [[Beelzebub]] while George and Shannon search Natsuhi's room for the mirror. Their efforts are in vain, however, and Beatrice manages to kill them both.
{{anchor|Surrender}}While doing his rounds, Genji discovers the bodies of Kumasawa and Doctor Nanjo in the courtyard. He reports this to Rosa, who investigates the bodies and determines that Shannon, George, and Gohda must be in danger due to the rules of the epitaph. When she goes to Natsuhi's room, she finds the bodies of George, Shannon, and Gohda. Rosa and Maria return to the parlor, however Battler refuses to go with them as he is fed up with hiding.
{{anchor|Resurrection}}Battler has Genji lead him up to Kinzo's room. Inside, Battler sees Kinzo and Beatrice happily playing chess. Kinzo explains that the twilights have all occurred as planned and Beatrice has resurrected. Battler demands to know the truth behind each of the murders and Beatrice says she will tell him as long as he promises to kiss her shoes once he is satisfied. Battler acquiesces and is eventually forced to submit and admit witches exist.
{{anchor|Banquet of the Witch}}Rosa breaks into the chapel with Maria and steals one of the gold bars from the table. Meanwhile, Beatrice hosts a supernatural banquet in the reception hall of the Ushiromiya building. Notably, Battler is forced to follow Beatrice around with a leash around his neck. When the clock strikes midnight, the Golden Land merges with the real world and the supernatural guests devour both Kinzo and Battler. They then begin to chase after Rosa and Maria. Rosa manages to kill several goats with her rifle, however she breaks her ankle while running towards the ocean. Rosa and Maria embrace each other as the supernatural beings descend upon them.
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=== The Ushiromiya Family ===
{{Family tree/Ushiromiya/simple}}
=== Servants ===
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{{charbox|u|Genji Ronoue}}
{{charbox|u|Toshiro Gohda}}
{{charbox|u|Chiyo Kumasawa}}
{{charbox|u|Shannon}}
{{charbox|u|Kanon}}
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=== Witches and Demons ===
{{box array|
{{charbox|u|Beatrice|english-name=paul}}
{{charbox|u|Bernkastel}}
{{charbox|u|Lambdadelta|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Lucifer|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Leviathan|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Satan|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Belphegor|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Mammon|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Beelzebub|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Asmodeus|boxtag=first}}
{{charbox|u|Goat Butlers|boxtag=first}}
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=== Other ===
{{box array|
{{charbox|u|Terumasa Nanjo}}
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| deaths =
=== Deaths ===
*'''Krauss Ushiromiya''', disemboweled on October 5, 1986 as part of the first twilight.
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*'''Rudolf Ushiromiya''', disemboweled on October 5, 1986 as part of the first twilight.
*'''Kyrie Ushiromiya''', disemboweled on October 5, 1986 as part of the first twilight.
*'''Jessica Ushiromiya''', stabbed in the back by a stake on October 5, 1986 as part of the second twilight.
*'''Chiyo Kumasawa''', had her throat slit and her ankle pierced with a stake on October 5, 1986 as part of the seventh twilight.
*'''Terumasa Nanjo''', had his throat slit and his knee pierced with a stake on October 5, 1986 as part of the eighth twilight.
*'''Shannon''', pierced in the forehead with a stake on October 5, 1986 as part of the fourth twilight.
*'''Toshiro Gohda''', pierced in the chest with a stake on October 5, 1986 as part of the fifth twilight.
*'''George Ushiromiya''', pierced in the stomach with a stake on October 5, 1986 as part of the sixth twilight.
=== Disappearances ===
*'''Kanon''', disappeared on October 5, 1986 as part of the second twilight.
*'''Kinzo Ushiromiya''', disappeared on October 5, 1986 as part of the tenth twilight.
*'''Rosa Ushiromiya''', disappeared on October 5, 1986 as part of the tenth twilight.
*'''Maria Ushiromiya''', disappeared on October 5, 1986 as part of the tenth twilight.
*'''Genji Ronoue''', disappeared on October 5, 1986 as part of the tenth twilight.
*'''Battler Ushiromiya''', disappeared on October 5, 1986 as part of the tenth twilight.
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<poem>And the Witch began to tell of everything.
She started providing answers to all of Battler's questions.
Every one made logical sense.
Every one satisfied him.
And Battler as forced to admit: Witches truly did "exist".
The rest is a story that need not be told.
After toppling the king and resigning,
All that remains is to reflect on one's moves,
And set the pieces up once more...</poem>
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=== Chapters ===
<div class="chapter-list" style="column-count:2">
*01 (24). [[Chapter 1 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|A Dream Seen Below Water]]
*02 (25). [[Chapter 2 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Furniture]]
*03 (26). [[Chapter 3 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Witch]]
*04 (27). [[Chapter 4 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Carved Seal]]
*05 (28). [[Chapter 5 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Love]]
*06 (29). [[Chapter 6 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Invisible, Thing.]]
*07 (30). [[Chapter 7 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|School Festival]]
*08 (31). [[Chapter 8 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Rejection]]
*09 (32). [[Chapter 9 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Mother and Daughter]]
*10 (33). [[Chapter 10 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|The Outbreak of War]]
*11 (34). [[Chapter 11 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Little Witch]]
*12 (35). [[Chapter 12 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Give In]]
*13 (36). [[Chapter 13 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Chessboard Theory]]
*14 (37). [[Chapter 14 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Devil's Proof]]
*15 (38). [[Chapter 15 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Devil's Proof 2]]
*16 (39). [[Chapter 16 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Happy Halloween for Maria]]
*17 (40). [[Chapter 17 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Furniture's Blade]]
*18 (41). [[Chapter 18 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|New Rule]]
*19 (42). [[Chapter 19 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Battler Counterattacks]]
*20 (43). [[Chapter 20 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|The Puzzle of the Wolf and the Sheep]]
*21 (44). [[Chapter 21 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|The Body Disappears]]
*22 (45). [[Chapter 22 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Undelivered Red Text]]
*23 (46). [[Chapter 23 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Soul Mirror]]
*24 (47). [[Chapter 24 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Eternal Pledge]]
*25 (48). [[Chapter 25 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|End of Play]]
*26 (49). [[Chapter 26 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Banquet]]
*27 (50). [[Chapter 27 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Tea Party]]
*28 (51). [[Chapter 28 (Turn of the Golden Witch)|Hidden Tea Party]]
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=== Volumes ===
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*01 (05). [[Volume 5 (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)|''Turn of the Golden Witch'': Volume 1]]
*02 (06). [[Volume 6 (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)|''Turn of the Golden Witch'': Volume 2]]
*03 (07). [[Volume 7 (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)|''Turn of the Golden Witch'': Volume 3]]
*04 (08). [[Volume 8 (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)|''Turn of the Golden Witch'': Volume 4]]
*05 (09). [[Volume 9 (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)|''Turn of the Golden Witch'': Volume 5]]
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=== Episodes ===
<div class="episode-list">
*01 (06). [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode 6|II-I Middle Game]]
*02 (07). [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode 7|II-II Early Queen Move]]
*03 (08). [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode 8|II-III Weak Square]]
*04 (09). [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode 9|II-IV Skewer]]
*05 (10). [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode 10|II-V Accept]]
*06 (11). [[Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode 11|II-VI Back Rank Mate]]
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*In the opening scene, George states that he and Shannon were at the "largest aquarium in the world" and later, at dinner, states that they are currently in Okinawa. This lines up with the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, which was the largest aquarium in the world until 2005. However, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium wasn't open until 2002, well after when the events of ''Umineko no Naku Koro ni'' typically take place, in 1986. Given that this scene is later explicitly addressed during a conversation between Shannon and [[Jessica Ushiromiya]], this is likely a simple anachronism.
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*[[Turn of the Golden Witch/TIPS|TIPS]]
*[[Turn of the Golden Witch/Tea Party|Tea Party]]
*[[Turn of the Golden Witch/????|????]]
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