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A Librarian's Long and Carefree Vacation
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Quest DescriptionEffendi, the Akademiya's Liaison Officer, is looking for suitable volunteers for a long-term research project under the Spantamad Darshan...
- (Talk to Effendi)
- Effendi: Greetings! Welcome to the Citadel of Regzar. Would you be interested in taking on some commissions?
- Paimon: Are there any easy jobs where we can earn loads of Mora for just standing around? Oh, better yet, for sitting around! That's the kind of task we're interested in now.
- Effendi: Uh, ahem... We don't currently have any commissions like that. However, I do have some relatively simple requests from residents that will pay several thousand Mora.
- Paimon: Really, that's all? That isn't nearly enough for Paimon.
The more Mora, the better.- We want something a little more lucrative.
- Paimon: Yeah. Effendi, are there any high-paying commissions available?
- Effendi: Ah, I see. Let me think... Spantamad recently initiated a research project on the Ley Lines and is looking for paid volunteers.
- Effendi: There are several researchers in Spantamad who specialize in studying Ley Lines, so there is a great demand for Ley Lines data. Researchers often need to enter Domains to investigate Ley Line Disorders.
- Effendi: They have been understaffed for some time, even after recruiting a good number of their own students. So now they've turned to recruiting large numbers of volunteers.
- Effendi: They offer substantial pay, but they also have strict requirements for the quality of the volunteers. Are you interested?
- What are the requirements?
- Effendi: Yes, let's walk through the recruitment process... First of all, "are you proficient with one or more types of weapon?"
- I'm skilled with one-handed swords.
- Actually, I am proficient with all sorts of weapons.
- Effendi: Very good. "How's your understanding of elements? Are you capable of using elemental powers?"
- I know a lot about Elemental Reactions.
- I am experienced at using elemental powers in battle.
- Effendi: Alright... I'll put you down as the Traveler, right? Okay, I've finished the registration. I'll be coordinating the necessary supplies and payments for volunteers later.
- Effendi: You'll have to find Gafoor for more details about the job. However, he has an important visitor today, so I don't think he'll be in the Akademiya.
- Effendi: According to the standard protocol for receiving visitors, he will most likely bring the visitor to the Puspa Café. You can go there and talk to him when his time with the visitor has finished.
- Effendi: He sounded like he was in quite the rush to recruit volunteers when he contacted me, but now he's showing a visitor around. Seriously, who could be so important...?
- (Enter Puspa Café)
- Gafoor: Do you still remember what the coffee's like here?
- ???: Of course, how could I forget? It used to be my go-to drink here.
- ???: Listen, Gafoor... Ahem, I suppose I should call you Professor Gafoor now... We're old acquaintances, so how about we stop beating around the bush, hmm?
- ???: First you wanted to catch up, and now the coffee... If you have something to say, just say it.
- Paimon: Oh, that's Gafoor. He's the one we're searching for, but he seems to be busy talking with someone else. Maybe we should wait for them to finish.
- Gafoor: Oh, well it's nothing really. It's just that ever since you left the Akademiya, our original projects and plans have lost their backbone, so to speak.
- Gafoor: Cyrus is also disappointed. He's always valued you as a proud disciple.
- Gafoor: To be honest, it's a real shame that you left the Akademiya, Lisa.
- Gafoor: With your wisdom and intellect, had you stayed in the Akademiya, you would have become a Herbad by now.
- (It's Lisa!)
- (What is she doing here?)
- Paimon: Hold on... That's Lisa! The librarian Lisa! Our Lisa!
- Paimon: Paimon heard that Lisa had studied at the Akademiya before, but that was a long time ago. What's Lisa doing here now?
- Lisa: If I'm reading the situation right, you're reminiscing about the past to convince me to come back, aren't you?
- Gafoor: Well, I heard that you're currently the librarian for the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt. If you ask me, that's a tragic waste of your talents.
- Gafoor: Why waste your time and energy on something as trivial as taking care of a library? Your time is much more valuable than that.
- Gafoor: If you're willing to come back to the Akademiya, I have plenty of projects for you to preside over right away. The Akademiya needs people right now, and some of these projects are quite important...
- Lisa: Yawn... So all this talk IS to convince me to come back. I'm guessing Professor Cyrus doesn't know that you're talking to me about this.
- Gafoor: As a matter of fact, he has long wanted you to come back and work at the Akademiya.
- Lisa: ...Is that so? You know, Professor Gafoor, it isn't a good idea to lie to people.
- Lisa: Our teacher knows exactly why I left the Akademiya after only two years. He would never ask me to come back.
- Lisa: Giving up my life in Mondstadt and returning to the Akademiya as a Spantamad researcher... The price of seeking wisdom is no longer something I'm willing to pay.
- Lisa: So please, don't bother trying to get me to come back.
- Paimon: Wow, so Lisa used to be a Spantamad researcher? Paimon's never heard her mention it before.
- Keep your voice down.
- Shh, Paimon.
- Lisa: Besides, taking care of a library IS important work. I've never considered it a waste of my time.
- Lisa: "Wisdom is hidden in every corner of the world. Never underestimate wisdom, no matter how small it may appear!" That's what our teacher always said.
- Lisa: A good scholar wouldn't overlook the small details, Gafoor. *sigh* I'm sorry, I'm still not used to calling you "Professor." Nevertheless, the underlying meaning of what you just said is simply wrong.
- Lisa: And there's one other detail you probably haven't noticed... Two people have been eavesdropping on us for quite a while now.
- Gafoor: ...
- Lisa: Is there anything we can help you two with?
- Paimon: Hello, Lisa!
- Long time no see, Lisa.
- Lisa: Well, if it isn't you two.
- Lisa: Long time no see, cutie, Paimon.
- Gafoor: Excuse me, but what business do you two have here?
- Paimon: Uh well, actually, we're here to participate in a research project on Ley Lines for Spantamad! We just finished registering with Effendi.
- Which is when we happened to run into you, Lisa.
- We didn't want to interrupt your conversation.
- Lisa: A research project on Ley Lines? Oh darling, you haven't joined the Akademiya, have you?
- Only as project volunteers.
- Paimon: Right, Effendi told us a research project is looking for paid volunteers. That's what we came to see Gafoor about.
- Lisa: Paid volunteers? Gafoor, is the Akademiya really that understaffed? Or are there projects that insist on the use of outsiders...?
- Gafoor: No, no, the paid volunteers are for a conventional project to monitor the Ley Lines. All operations follow the prescribed safety protocols.
- Gafoor: We rely on a lot of manpower to collect the data; there's no way around it now. But if only you would agree to come back and preside over some matters, we wouldn't have to go through all this nonsense.
- Lisa: If memory serves me right, collecting Ley Lines data requires investigators to go deep into Domains, which can be dangerous.
- Paimon: We've seen our fair share of combat since leaving Mondstadt! Exploring a Domain is like a walk in the park to us!
- Lisa: It's been so long now, I can only imagine what wonderful stories you have to share.
- Paimon: Mm-hmm, so there's nothing to worry about.
- Gafoor: Since you two are here to apply for the project, then please wait a moment while I talk to Lisa...
- Lisa: I'm sorry, Gafoor, my answer is still no.
- Gafoor: Aren't you even a little bit interested?
- Lisa: I have never regretted my decision to leave the Akademiya... and I don't think that will change in the future.
- Gafoor: I thought after all this time, you would have a different answer. But you're still as obstinate as ever, Lisa.
- Gafoor: You've made yourself clear. I'll only make a fool of myself if I keep insisting.
- Gafoor: In that case, I still have unfinished business to take care of, so I'll take my leave. See you at the Darshan reunion in a few days.
- Lisa: Yes. Don't worry, I'll be there on time.
- Gafoor: As for you two, please come see me later in the Mawtiyima Forest when you're free. We'll need your help with the volunteer work.
- Gafoor: Oh, and one last thing, Lisa...
- Lisa: Yes?
- Gafoor: I wish you the best of luck in Mondstadt.
- Lisa: ...Thank you.
- Lisa: Well then, cuties, now that the recruiter is gone, we can sit down and have a good chat.
- Recruiter?
- You mean Gafoor?
- Lisa: Hehe, much has been happening within the Akademiya, and Gafoor is paving the way for his future.
- Paimon: By the way, Lisa, what brought you to Sumeru? Are the Knights okay with you being gone?
- Lisa: Of course, Jean gave me an extended paid vacation. It's rare that I get any time off, so I thought to myself, "Why not go on a trip and relax a little?"
- Lisa: I don't know how much of our conversation you heard, but I studied in the Spantamad Darshan at the Akademiya for two years.
- Lisa: But instead of staying at the Akademiya after graduation, I went back to Mondstadt to become the librarian for the Knights of Favonius.
- Paimon: So that's why you came to Sumeru, right? To walk around and meet with your old friends and teachers.
- Why did you choose to leave the Akademiya?
- Lisa: You'd like to know, wouldn't you? Well... I guess it wouldn't hurt if I told you. After all, it was ages ago.
- Lisa: If anything, it all boils down to a difference in philosophy.
- Lisa: When I first came to the Akademiya, Professor Cyrus really appreciated my work and invited me to participate in several major projects.
- Lisa: But most of those projects ended in failure. To be honest, they went too far trying to achieve wisdom beyond mortal understanding, so failure was only to be expected.
- Lisa: I didn't want any part of that lunacy, so I left. Anyway, now that I told you, make sure you keep it between us.
- Paimon: Hmm... sounds like you've experienced a lot.
- Lisa: I don't wish to return to the Akademiya, even if Professor Cyrus came to ask me personally.
- Lisa: Rather than conducting experiments day and night, I'm much more suited for working hours that start after 10:00 AM, with regular afternoon tea every day.
- Paimon: Ohhhh, Lisa chose to be a librarian because she doesn't want to deal with hassles all the time!
- That is Lisa's style.
- Lisa: I prefer to take things at my own pace when it comes to tiring tasks like a job. And besides, being able to take regular vacations is also really important.
- Lisa: It's a pity I didn't even have time to visit that child in Gandharva Ville yet. Gafoor found me just after I arrived in Sumeru.
- Lisa: Speaking of which, what about you two? What brings my favorite cuties to Sumeru?
- You tell Lisa about all that's happened after coming to Sumeru.
- (If the player has not completed A Toast to Victory)
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- Lisa: I see... So you came to Sumeru in search of information on Lesser Lord Kusanali, the God of Wisdom.
- Lisa: The two of you have more pressing issues than entertaining a tourist like me.
- Lisa: I wanted to walk around Sumeru with you, but now doesn't seem like the right time.
- (If the player has completed A Toast to Victory)
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- Lisa: I see... Even I didn't expect them to be so bent on their pursuit, wanting to even surpass the gods...
- Lisa: Sounds like you were involved in some remarkable events again, and I was completely unaware.
- Lisa: And to think you were even able to handle a crisis of that magnitude... Cutie, your abilities are really beyond measure.
- Lisa: Having accomplished such a feat, I'm sure you must have a lot on your plate right now. I was actually thinking about inviting you two to walk around Sumeru with me...
- Lisa: What a pity. It's very rare for us to meet like this.
- I'm not that busy.
- Lisa: Oh? Then would you like to spend some time with me, darling? That would be wonderful.
- Maybe later.
- Lisa: I plan to spend the next few days visiting around Sumeru City. At the end of my stay, I'll leave from Gandharva Ville and return to Mondstadt via Liyue.
- Lisa: Who knows, perhaps we'll bump into each other again in Sumeru City or Gandharva Ville.
- Lisa: Hmm, come to think of it, there's something romantic about such a chance encounter like this. It's like icing on the cake for this little vacation of mine.
- Lisa: If you see me around, be sure to come and say hello, otherwise I might start feeling lonely, hehe.
- (Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Lisa, optional)
- Lisa: (It's amazing how much the Traveler has grown. I wonder what the future holds in store...)
- (Talk to Lisa again, optional)
- Lisa: I remember you two agreed to meet Gafoor in Mawtiyima Forest to talk about the Ley Lines research job.
- Lisa: Feel free to leave if you want to go look for him. As for me, I think I'll spend a little more time at Puspa Café.
- (Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Gafoor, optional)
- Gafoor: (I can't believe she would just pass up such a great opportunity. I really don't understand what's going through her head.)
- (Talk to Gafoor)
- Gafoor: There you are! Looks like you two are ready.
- Yep.
- Gafoor: Very well. Let me inform you of some details.
- Gafoor: Spantamad has been involved with the Ley Lines for a long time, and it's imperative that their current is constantly monitored. This research project was also organized to help meet this demand.
- Gafoor: However, because abnormal fluctuations often occur in Sumeru Domains, we must regularly send people deep into various Domains to record the situation with the Ley Lines.
- Gafoor: Since it's often dangerous inside the Domains, we've established a rule of only dispatching personnel with combat capabilities.
- Gafoor: It'll be your task to go into the Domain and record any Ley Line anomalies. However, if you encounter any danger, please prioritize your safety.
- Gafoor: Well, those are all the necessary details. When you're ready, you may enter the Domain.
- (Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Gafoor, optional)
- Gafoor: (Don't get hurt, or I'll have to cover the damages... I don't wanna pay from my own pocket!)
Open World Interaction Dialogue
These dialogue lines were available on each day following the event's release, starting with the conversation at Lambad's Tavern on the second day. Lisa's location will change after each daily reset, whether the player has spoken to her at the previous location or not.
Lambad's Tavern
- (Talk to Lisa on second floor of Lambad's Tavern)
- Lisa: Hey cutie, we meet again.
- This place sure wasn't easy to find.
- Lisa: Oh, really? I used to live in Sumeru City and now that I'm back, I can't help but want to visit these small, remote shops.
- Lisa: It's a pity that my old favorite clothing shop has already been closed for some time.
- Lisa: I wanted to buy some accessories and clothes to give to the other ladies in the Knights of Favonius. Hmm... what a pity.
- I see you bought some new clothes.
- Your new outfit looks great.
- Lisa: I was wondering when you would notice. Well, what do you think?
- It's classy.
- Very elegant.
- Lisa: It's always nice to hear compliments from other people, especially you. Thank you, cutie.
- Lisa: I managed to find the owner of that old clothing shop and had it custom tailored.
- Lisa: Wearing it reminds me of my days at the Akademiya. What a busy time that was for me...
- Lisa: However, my researchers were never lazy, unlike the people who borrow books and don't return them. Now that I think of it, punishing them with a zap of Electro may have still been too lenient...
Lisa's Location
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Menakeri's Treasure Shop
- (Talk to Lisa inside Menakeri's Treasure Shop)
- Lisa: Ah, it's you, cutie. I knew we'd cross paths again.
- What are you looking at, Lisa?
- Lisa: Oh, just these painted utensils in this shop, aren't they exquisite? I'm thinking about buying some to take back for decoration.
- Lisa: And those plates... if we serve tea on them, Jean wouldn't be able to resist, even in the middle of work.
- I don't think those are for sale.
- I think those are only for display.
- Lisa: Oh, not for sale? Honestly, why put it in the shop if you don't intend to sell it?
- Lisa: How disappointing! Ah, they're so beautiful, too...
Lisa's Location
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Grand Bazaar
- (Talk to Lisa in front of Sulaykha's Blanket Shop in the Grand Bazaar)
- Lisa: Hey cutie, are you here at the Grand Bazaar to catch some performances?
- Do you like the performances here?
- Lisa: Yes, they are quite amusing. I even wonder if I should start taking notes on the formats of some of the programs. Who knows? Perhaps it'll come in handy for the next Ludi Harpastum.
- Lisa: Kaeya could take charge of the jokes, but dancing might prove to be a little tricky.
- Have you seen the dancing here before?
- Lisa: Yes, there was a lovely girl with red hair dancing yesterday. I had a front row seat, it was really something.
- Lisa: I can't help but wonder how great it would be to see similar performances in Mondstadt.
- You just have to convince Nilou to perform in Mondstadt.
- That might be a challenge.
- Lisa: Actually, I think the biggest challenge would be to get Eula, Captain of the Reconnaissance Company, to show some interest in dancing, as well as to find a beautiful outfit she would agree to wear.
- So you're trying to get Eula involved?
- Lisa: Eula is surprisingly gullible when it comes to certain things. Rather than inviting the performers to Mondstadt, it would be easier to trick... ah, I mean, ask her to dance.
Lisa's Location
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The Akademiya
- (Talk to Lisa on the path to the The Akademiya)
- Lisa: Hey! What are you doing around the Akademiya?
- Are you on your way into the Akademiya?
- Lisa: Actually, I was just leaving.
- Oh, so you were on your way out, then?
- Lisa: Mh-hmm, and that's when I ran into you.
- Lisa: I had a reunion with Professor Cyrus and some fellow apprentices, as well as other reseachers that I worked with in the past.
- Lisa: How time flies! I could tell just from their appearances that they've been really busy.
- Lisa: I, on the other hand, have had it pretty easy. Hahaha... they must be so jealous.
- Lisa: That being said, since I've already indulged so much, I should probably eat less cake next month.
Lisa's Location
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Gandharva Ville #1
- (Talk to Lisa near Gandharva Ville)
- Lisa: Its name is Sag? Oh, what a nice puppy.
- Do you like search and rescue dogs?
- Lisa: Of course. I love obedient puppies, especially the ones that let you rub their belly and look at you with their little sparkling eyes.
- Lisa: Actually, I've always wanted to get a dog. Not only could it help keep me in a good mood, but it could also intimidate others when need be.
- Lisa: But if I got a dog, it'd be too much hassle to groom it and clean up after it all the time.
- Lisa: That's the trouble with pets. I suppose I'm not really suited to have one.
- (Talk to Amir)
- Amir: These guys just love running about when they aren't working.
- Amir: I hope they pay close attention to that girl's condition and report any changes immediately.
- About the lady beside you...
- Amir: Hey, keep it down! You mean that lady over there named Lisa?
- Amir: Lisa... Lisa, what a beautiful, elegant name.
- Amir: Too bad you didn't see it. She spoke to me just now, asking about Sag's name, hehe...
- Amir: She also seems to have a love for animals. But she doesn't seem to know how to deal with them.
- Amir: I could tell by the way she had just touched Sag, but it doesn't matter. I can teach her.
- Amir: We could raise lots of dogs together...
- Amir: ...
- Amir: (He gets lost in thought talking to himself.)
Lisa's Location
Additional Context
Gandharva Ville #2
- (Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Collei, optional)
- Collei: (Aww ...Why didn't Amber come? *sigh* So... how should I ask Lisa about Amber? Ahh, what should I do...)
- (Talk to Collei or Lisa near Collei's house)
- (If Condition missing has been completed)
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- Collei: Don't worry, Lisa. I'm fine now.
- Greetings.
- Collei: It's (Traveler)! Whatcha doing here?
- Here to see you, Collei.
- And we meet again, Lisa.
- Lisa: Do you come to visit Collei often, cutie?
- Collei: (He/
She)'s amazing. All of us in Gandharva Ville already have a lot to thank (him/ her) for. - Collei and I are very good friends.
- Lisa: Well then, it seems my little Collei has been making some new friends in Sumeru.
- Collei: And I've been doing my best to learn how to read. Now I can even read some simple sentences!
- Collei: Master and everyone in Sumeru has taken good care of me, but I've never forgotten my friends in Mondstadt. I've actually been thinking about taking some time to go back for a visit.
- Collei: Miss Lisa, how's everyone doing? Well, I hope? What about Amber? And Kaeya? Oh, and Jean?
- Lisa: Haha, slow down, Collei. I'll tell you all about them...
- Lisa: Sorry, darling, seems I'll need some time here. I want to tell Collei about what's happening in Mondstadt.
- (If Condition missing has not been completed)
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- Collei: Don't worry, Lisa. I'm fine now.
- Greetings.
- And we meet again, Lisa.
- Lisa: I came here to visit an old friend, but I had no idea that she'd already become a Trainee Forest Ranger.
- Collei: Hehe, it's nothing, really. I just wanted to help out Master Tighnari.
- Lisa: Well then, it seems my little Collei has been making some new friends in Sumeru.
- Collei: And I've been doing my best to learn how to read. Now I can even read some simple sentences!
- Collei: Master and everyone in Sumeru has taken good care of me, but I've never forgotten my friends in Mondstadt. I've actually been thinking about taking some time to go back for a visit.
- Collei: Miss Lisa, how's everyone doing? Well, I hope? What about Amber? And Jean? Oh, and Kaeya...
- Lisa: Haha, slow down, Collei. I'll tell you all about them...
- Lisa: Sorry, darling, seems I'll need some time here. I want to tell Collei about what's happening in Mondstadt.
Lisa and Collei's Location
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