Once Upon a Time in Shenzhou/Story/By the Camp

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

Last updated: 9 September 2023

Characters Present

Kiana

Theresa

Durandal

Rita

Start

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Kiana

*panting* How far is the resort village again?

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Theresa

I don't know, but should be close... *panting* This island is much bigger than I expected.

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Kiana

I can't do this... I'm too tired to move an inch.

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Kiana

Good, there's another signpost. Lemme take a rest leaning on it.

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Theresa

Uh-uh, we just had a rest. Get up, kiddo.

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Kiana

No we didn't! We only sat down for like a second before those Honkai Beasts came at us. I even lost my last bag of cookie while running!

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Kiana

I thought we were here on vacation! Now it's like a survival game. I'm starving and exhausted...

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Theresa

You think I'm enjoying all this? I lost my HOMU keychain! It's limited-edition!

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Theresa

Alright, cheer up, kiddo. See? The signpost says turn left, I think we're getting there.

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Theresa

Come on, let's go. We're losing the daylight.

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Kiana

Ah, don't shake it... Just give me a few more minutes... Ow!

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The signpost could no longer hold Kiana's weight, and finally fell down on the ground along with her.

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With a faint chirp, several white ball-shaped critters jumped up from somewhere, frightened, and immediately disappeared into the grass.

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Theresa

What was that... Are you alright, Kiana?

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Kiana

Aunt Teri... Move your Judah... please... I... can't... breathe…

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Theresa

Kiana!

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Kiana

Phew... I'm back to life.

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Kiana

Aunt Teri…

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Theresa

Hmm?

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Kiana

I think we've been here before... Look at this weirdly-shaped tree, and this rock, and that statue... They all look familiar.

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Theresa

Now that you mentioned it... But this island has many of this kind of statue. We've passed at least 5 along the way.

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Kiana

But what if they are actually the same one? Besides...

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Kiana

They don't sell HOMU keychains here on this curb island, do they?

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Though covered in mud, the HOMU keychain on the ground still gleamed in the grass.

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Theresa

Ah, that's mine! Wait a sec... So that means we've been walking in circles in the woods?

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Theresa

How come... We followed the instructions of all signposts! Unless...

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A furry little head popped out of the grass not far from the two girls, and seemed to be observing them.

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Theresa

Unless someone or something is messing with us. Could be that little critter over there.

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Kiana

Oh, it's that white thingy I saw earlier!

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???

...!?

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Theresa

It's running away! Let's get it!

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Having realized it was exposed, the little critter fled instantly.

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But it was already too late. This chasing game quickly ended with Kiana's pounce.

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Kiana

Gotcha!

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The little critter immediately curled into a ball.

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Kiana

Aww, it feels furry and soft, like a baby chicken! But it's too chubby for a chicken... Aunt Teri, do you think it's the Nian beast?

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Theresa

I don't know, but it's definitely not a good birdie.

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Kiana

But it's so cute... I'm gonna bring it to Mei. Maybe we can keep it as a pet... Hmm?

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Kiana

Something smells so good... like the smell of a steak sizzling on the grill... Is it coming from this little animal?

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Theresa

Hey, that's not nice. It can hear you.

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Kiana

I'm not kidding, Aunt Teri! Come on, smell this thing... Ouch! It pecked my hand! And it got away!

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Theresa

Of course. It doesn't want to be eaten by you.

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Kiana

It's alright. I can catch it again... But I swear I smell food.

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Theresa

That's because you were so hungry that you started to hallucinate... Hmm? What smells so good?

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Theresa

No, it's not coming from this little critter. It's from... there!

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< Interact with the waypoint. >

< 4 Mecha: Bolt spawn. >

< 4 “Mini Chic Phoenix” spawn. >

Mini Chic Phoenix

< Interact with the chests to pick up 3 buffs. (Optional) >

< Lightning Whip 3: Basic ATKs trigger a lightning chain that deals a medium amount of AOE damage and summon an explosive lightning ball. >

< Flash Raid 3: Deal moderately higher damage to enemies in the distance. Basic ATK inflicts short AOE Paralysis. >

< Falling Thunder 3: The first attack after an evasion summons 3 thunderbolts that deal medium amounts of AOE damage. >

< If all 3 buffs are acquired: >

Thunderclap

< Plaque: BAM! And BOOM! >

< Plaque Challenge: To complete the challenge, bomb the treant at least twice by pushing the bombs toward it. >

< An Elder Treant (Ancient Demon Tree) blocks the way. Attack the treant to start the battle. >

< Interact with the waypoint. >

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Kiana

I thought we found the resort village... Turns out it's just a camp.

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Theresa

Obviously, there are other people on this island.

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Kiana

Could it be Mei and the girls?

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Theresa

I don't think so. None of us brought camping stuff like portable heaters or tents. Whoever is camping there is well-prepared.

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Kiana

Well, then who could it be... There can't be other tourists here… Hmm?

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Kiana

*whispers* Aunt Teri, do you hear that? I think someone's coming...

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Theresa

*whispers* Yeah... I heard the footsteps too. And I think there's more than one.

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Kiana

*whispers* Could it be the people in the camp? Or the white birdies?

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Theresa

*whispers* No idea. But either way, we gotta stay vigilant. Remember, the best defense is a good offense...

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Durandal

Theresa?

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Rita

And Kiana...?

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Theresa

Huh? Rita? Durandal?

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Theresa

Why are you two here?

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Rita

We are just as surprised as you. What brought you to this remote island?

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Kiana

Don't get me started on this — Aunt Teri believed a sketchy little flyer that says this island is a great holiday resort and took us... Mmmm! *muffled voice*

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Theresa

Ahem, I just wanted to have an authentic Spring Revel with my students. So I planned a Shenzhou trip.

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Theresa

However, there was a slight mishap on the way, and the girls got separated. We're looking for the others.

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Durandal

I see. So that's why you two appeared to be that uptight.

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Rita

Heheh~ Are you dressed as Princess Kongming in HOMU Kingdoms, Master Theresa?

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Theresa

Wha-What's wrong? I saw girls at comic-con dressed like this all the time. I wear it for this trip because I respect Shenzhou tradition...

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Rita

There's nothing wrong with it. You look great, Master Theresa.

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Theresa

…

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Theresa

Anyway, how long have you been on this island? Have you seen any of the girls?

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Rita

Sorry, I didn't see anyone. I thought Master Durandal and I were the only two people on this island until we met you. But we'd be glad to help you look for them.

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Rita

Oh, and if you don't mind, you're welcome to take a rest in our tent. And I have some food here if you're hungry.

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Kiana

Awesome! Thank you, Rita! *nom nom*

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Rita

My pleasure. There's more bread in my bag if you need.

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The aroma of coffee calmed Theresa down. Looking at this elaborately built campsite with cozy hammocks, she couldn't help but wonder something.

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Theresa

So, Rita and Durandal, are you two here on vacation?

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Rita

…

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Durandal

…

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Theresa

(Er, is that something I shouldn't ask?)

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Theresa

It's okay, you don't have to tell me if it's a secret... Just ignore me.

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Durandal

It's fine. We can tell you, but please don't share it with other people.

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Durandal

Rita and I are here on a secret mission.

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Theresa

A secret mission? On an island like this?

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Durandal

Yes. There is a village on a hill not far from here. The target of our mission is there.

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Rita

Our mission is to find a certain man there, and take him away — at all cost.

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Theresa

I see. I won't ask more questions. But is the village…

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Kiana

Oh, it's that resort village! Right, Aunt Teri? They are heading there too!

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Rita

Oh, so you two are going to the village as well? Then maybe we can go together.

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Theresa

Well, I'd love to. But aren't you on a secret mission? Wouldn't it be inconvenient for you with unrelated people around?

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Rita

Please don't worry about that, Master Theresa. In fact, I believe our mission will become easier with you around.

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Theresa

What does that mean?

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Kiana

She meant Aunt Teri is a strong helper, of course!

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Rita

Exactly.

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Theresa

…

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Theresa

(Hmm. There seems to be something fishy going on.)

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End