An Explosive Surprise

An Explosive Surprise (unofficial name) is a Hidden Exploration Objective that takes place in the Pillar Hall Central Zone, Temple of Space.

Location

Steps

Approach the Inazuman warrior
Retrieve the "treasure"
- Use Dex's Spatial Dragging ability to guide the Segment-Domain Keeper: Transport Type to the ground
Get rid of the bomb!
- Defeat the Domain Keeper to clear the path
- Use the Segment-Domain Keeper: Projectile Type to throw the Elemental Cube into the display case

Gameplay Notes

Completing this Hidden Exploration Objective rewards Precious Chest ×1.

Dialogue

(Approach Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira): Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: Honored traveler. A word, if you please.; Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: I shall spare you the unnecessary particulars. There is a matter in which I require assistance. Some days ago, the eminent Yu Huangyi of Liyue sent me a treasure of extraordinary rarity. Yet even now, it has failed to reach my hands...; Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: I have reason to believe the guardian of this region has intercepted it. Should you find this "treasure," I would ask that you recover it on my behalf. Rest assured, you shall receive proper recompense.

(After guiding the Transport-type Keeper to the ground)

(The Keeper approaches Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira, carrying a Pyro Elemental Cube)

Paimon: We're back! Take a look. Is this the "treasure" you meant?

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: Ah! You have my sincerest gratitude, truly! I cannot thank you enough!

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: Very well. There's no reason to delay. Allow me to open it at once —

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: Th – This is...!?

Paimon: Whoa! Is that thing about to explode!?

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: Nay, the good Yu Huangyi would never seek to harm me... Then could it be that the guardian seized it and transformed it into a bomb!?

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: I regret to say, I know naught of dismantling such devices... We have no alternative! Throw it clear!

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: Not to fear! I remember now. A certain noble from Hyperborea once mentioned the proper method of casting a sacred bomb!

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: "One shall count to three. Not more. Not less. Three shall be the number counted. Four is forbidden. Two may not be lingered upon. Five is entirely out of the question. And once the number three is reached..."

Paimon: Stop explaining and throw it already! It's about to go off!

(After throwing the Elemental Cube into the display case)

(The cube is restored as a spray of fireworks)

Paimon: Huh? Wait. That's it? We freaked out over fireworks?

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: S–Such brilliance... Even in my years serving beneath Her Excellency, the Almighty Narukami Ogosho, never have I witnessed such a radiant blossom of flame...

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: I see, so this is the sight Sir Yu wished me to behold... This is more than I could have hoped for. I am deeply honored...

Soga Sumidanoryu Sakon Shigehira: "In the night dark as raven jade, the blossoms bloom bright among the clouds. The body, like foam on the water, must but return to silence in an instant. As the stars depart and the rain disperses into the void..." Verily, what refined elegance...

Paimon: Well, Paimon doesn't really get the whole "elegance" part, but at least it wasn't dangerous!

Trivia

The quote describing the method of casting a sacred bomb is a reference to the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The quote has been referenced previously in an interactable in the Sanctum of the Oathbearer, discussing the preparation of an oil for the Arrow of Terpikeraunas.

Change History

Released in Version "Luna VI"

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