After the Blood Moon Fades/Story/The Second Pendulum Clock

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Script

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This section contains story script that was transcluded from the game with the help of OCR tools to avoid human-made mistakes as much as possible. Generally speaking, it shouldn't be altered unless the in-game equivalent has been changed. Any typos or other errors that are also present in the game are to be retained on the wiki but can be marked via {{sic}}.

Chinese and Japanese romanizations and translations, if present, are unofficial.

Last updated: July 23rd, 2024

Characters Present

Captain

Himeko

Rita

Romeo

Sirin

Start

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Phew, the fence is gone.

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But there’s still a wall

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Luckily, the pillars at the end of the fence haven’t disappeared. Use it to judge the way forward.

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We’re out of here finally.

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How come it’s visible now?

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Following Himeko, we arrived at the suburban wasteland, where an abandoned house stood conspicuously out of place.

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Captain

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Himeko, are you sure this is the right place? It seems deserted around here.

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Himeko

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It can’t be wrong. Each time the hour strikes, I can hear the sound of a clock coming from this direction.

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Rita

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This building seems to be the entrance to an underground cellar. If my instincts are on point, there should be a large space below.

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Himeko

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The wine cellar… Now it’s coming back to me. This place should be the grandest garden in Sapphire.

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Captain

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Garden? But isn’t this place a wine cellar?

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Himeko

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Flowers can be used for winemaking, don’t you know? All of their beverages are actually brewed from flowers grown on their premises.

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Himeko

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The owner’s crafted red rose wine is truly exquisite, and their coconut flower wine with its sweet and tangy refreshing taste plus a subtle coconut fragrance… uh…

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Himeko

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Sorry, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been around alcohol. Being in a wine cellar all of a sudden has caught me off guard… Haha, never mind me.

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Rita

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Hehe… Miss Himeko is so adorable, don’t you think?

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Himeko

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Ahem… back to the matter at hand. Going by the previously heard chimes, the second pendulum clock could be situated within this cellar.

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Captain

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Let’s go and have a look.

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I can’t find it… Is the enterance really here?

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There are people there, let’s ask them about it.

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Chat

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May I ask… who you are? Why are you sneaking around in my grandfather’s old wine cellar? I… I, Romeo, will uphold my family’s dignity and expel you from this place!

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Himeko

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Sorry, but we have no ill intentions. We’re simply searching for an item and will leave as soon as we find it.

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Romeo

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Searching for something? I recently cleared up the cellar and I am about to have it renovated. What might you be seeking?

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Captain

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Did you? Well then… sir, have you come across an item resembling a pendulum clock?

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Romeo

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Ah, yes, I’ve seen it. I was actually quite puzzled because it appeared to be rather valuable, but it wasn’t listed on the to-sell list my grandfather provided.

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Rita

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That’s great to hear, sir. I believe that’s what we’re looking for. Would you be kind enough to lead us to it?

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Romeo

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Oh… that won’t do. Since it’s from our family’s wine cellar, doesn’t its ownership rightfully ours?

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Captain

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Wait… you’re not gonna make us go through an application process, are you?

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Romeo

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That won’t be necessary. If you’re willing to help me gather a particular flower from the mountains, I’d like to make a trade with you.

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< Combat. >

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Sapphire: Beast

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Wild boar sighted! Chase it away.

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This is the flower he wants.

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Captain

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Here’s the flower you want.

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Romeo

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Thank you. It’s just as beautiful as I thought. Whenever I laid my eyes on it, the urge to pluck it and use it as a proposal gift for her would cross my mind. Sadly, I never managed to succeed…

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Romeo

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I promised her that I’d find her after the sunset, hoping that by then… the mist would have dissipated… I know she must remember our promise…

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Captain

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(Can he also remember what he promised us?)

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Romeo

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How strange… Why do I remember its location and how it looks… This should be the first time I see this flower.

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Sirin

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Hey, what are you brooding over? When will you open the door to the wine cellar for us?

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Romeo

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Sorry, I was just a bit too carried away with excitement.

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Captain

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…

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Romeo

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Well, since you’ve fulfilled your promise, it’s time for me to fulfill mine. I’ll unlock the door for you right away.

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Romeo

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The wine cellar entrance is here, I’ll get going then.

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Investigate.

Bronie

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Trackers, it’s your turn now.

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As the drones flew to the top of the pendulum clock, the ominous growls from monsters started to echo around.

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Sirin

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Tsk, seriously, do they have to show up every time?

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Bronie

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Likewise, I’m counting on you again this time. Keep them occupied for just a bit longer, and it’ll be done soon.

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Bronie is hacking the device…

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A monster is coming, don’t let it affect Bronie’s progress.

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Bronie

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25% completed.

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Bronie

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50% completed.

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Bronie

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75% complete.

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Bronie

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Completed!

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Bronie

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Nice and easy. Trackers, you’ve done a good job.

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Sirin

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It’s not nice at all. I’m so tired.

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Bronie

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Yeah, kids do get tired easily.

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Sirin

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Who are you calling kids, huh?

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Captain

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Ahem…

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Captain

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You’ve also noticed, haven’t you? The number of enemies is increasing, just as Himeko predicted.

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Bronie

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Doesn’t it mean we’re going the right way? The emergence of these monsters is a direct result of us disrupting the loop. They seek to eliminate us as external factors and restore the proper course of the loop.

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Rita

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It seems we need to pick up the pace. Miss Himeko, could you take us to the third pendulum clock now?

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Himeko

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Certainly. The third pendulum clock is likely situated within Sapphire’s auction house. Let’s go.

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Captain

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Much obliged.

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Bronie rejoins the team.

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End