Birthday/Faruzan

• Sender: Faruzan
• Time/Date: 2023-08-20 (During Version 4.0)

If you receive this letter, that means I was unable to come back before my birthday and cancel it.

At the time I was writing this letter, I was planning to go investigate some ruins...

Ahem! I know what you're thinking. Oh, maybe she fell into another trap, maybe she got trapped by another mechanism... But if one is too concerned over such trivial risks, they will find themselves unable to make any new contributions!

But I am also one who learns from their experiences. For the sake of safety, I prepared this letter in advance, and the location of the ruins is attached. If something does go wrong, then this time, there will be someone who knows where to find me.

I have a hunch that this time, I'll be able to collect reams of materials, and end up losing track of time... If that does occur, then bring some snacks with you, and come remind me to celebrate my birthday~

• Sender: Faruzan
• Time/Date: 2024-08-20 (During Version 4.8)

For the past few days, quite some students from the Akademiya have been approaching me to say, "Happy birthday, Madam Faruzan." Regardless of their academic prowess, they certainly exhibit a commendable attitude towards their elders. Indeed, I am quite pleased.

Ah, seeing these well-behaved young people naturally reminds me of you. Have you recently tackled any new mechanisms or puzzles? Oh, and are you heading to Natlan soon? Wherever you go, remember you have my personal endorsement. Your skills and talents are rather exceptional, so I have great confidence in you!

However, much like in research, planning ahead in your adventures is always beneficial. I recall there are many ancient texts that document the "Remnants of the Secret Source" in Natlan, so I have compiled the key points into this book for you. Take a look, and feel free to ask me if you have any questions.

Just address me as "Madam Faruzan" and I will be more than happy to provide you with an exposition, ahem.

• Sender: Faruzan
• Time/Date: 2025-08-20 (During Version 5.8)

At break time, I found a few students of mine gathered around and talking about the news of some "savior." Hmph. The way they were talking, normally, I'd go over and slap them on the back of their heads and tell them that they'd be much better off reading more books rather than wasting time on such useless prattle. But this time, the subject of discussion was you... Heh... well, I suppose their enthusiasm wasn't entirely unfounded.

Fine, I suppose young people should have role models — or wait, what do they call them nowadays? "Idols"? Goodness, the younger generation does love their trendy terms. And then there's that thing... what is it... "light novels"? Light? Hah! Some of those volumes are thicker than the classics in my archives. By the way, I heard Collei's quite fond of that kind of reading, too. Has she ever mentioned which titles she likes?

Ahem! Not that I'm prying, of course — understanding the interests of one's juniors is an essential part of nurturing their academic development, after all. If you find yourself back in Sumeru with a bit of free time, do come visit. Your senior is always happy to engage in a proper discussion.

• Sender: Faruzan
• Time/Date: 2026-08-20 (During Version 7.0)

I have recently begun conducting research into juice extraction. Ahem! This is a project born not of gluttony, I assure you, but a rigorous study pertaining to health and wellness.

It started off as an innocent attempt to recreate a nutritional formula mentioned in an ancient text. But once I started juicing, I found it rather difficult to stop.

Sunsettia with spice, Ajilenakh nut with mint... Heh, the art of ingredient pairing is as deep as the sea itself. Then, before I knew it, I had juiced every last piece of fruit brought over by Collei...

Now the students even take a detour the moment they see me holding a cup. Hmph! Young people these days just don't know how to appreciate their elders' care! But you, on the other hand, have always known how to show proper respect to your senior!

Since it's a special day today, I have set aside for you a large bucket of "Ultimate Fruit & Veggie Boost." You have to come and help me finish... Ahem, I mean, come and have a taste of it. A nutritional boost is exactly what you need with all that adventuring you do out there. Don't make your senior here worry about you now!