Disjointed Memories

Disjointed Memories is an Adventure Mission on Amphoreus. It is part of the Amphoreus Annals chapter.

Steps

Head outside the city and investigate the camp
Rewind the memory and search for clues (0/3)
Share the clues you found with Hekate
Report the results of your investigation to Demetria

Dialogue

Listen to Demetria

Listen

Hekate: Don't worry, I'll be there as soon as I can.

Demetria: Great... Good kid, thank you very much. You can blame everything on me for being so useless. I'll just be a burden once we leave the city...

Hekate: Please don't say that, Aunty Demetria. You just hold on, and I'll be right back.

Something wrong?

Demetria: ...Ah, it's you there, youngster. Sorry, but I have something urgent on today, so I'm not opening up for a while...

Hekate: Are you... an esteemed guest from the outlands? I've heard about you... someone who can use the power of Oronyx to observe the past.

Hekate: Can I hire you for something? It's an easy job: Accompany me around town and use your powers to investigate a few things. We can haggle about compensation.

Demetria: Come on, I should be the one giving payment... But would you be willing to consider our assignment?

Give me some of the details first.

I'll make that call.

Demetria: Fine... My daughter Possephone left town about six months ago with her husband — Hadez — and an expedition team, and they have yet to return.

Demetria: Based on reports from other members of the team, just as they were all about to head back, she and Hadez said they wanted to go back for more samples. They split off from the team for just a moment, but didn't make it back to the meeting spot at the agreed time.

Demetria: Worried something had happened to them, the other team members frantically searched the area but were unluckily met with monsters of the black tide, which forced them to flee for the time being. They went back many times later, and I've been looking for them everywhere too, but...

Demetria: And then just yesterday I had this dream... where they were arguing in a makeshift camp they'd rigged together... which might be where they disappeared to back then — i—it had to be a revelation sent to me by Oronyx...

Hekate: Once she heard about this, Aunty Demetria asked a few more adventurers to go find them, and... they really did find a makeshift camp jury-rigged together just like in the dream... but with nobody in it.

Demetria: So I asked Hekate to check in on things for me... No matter what, I just need a resolution for myself...

I am duty-bound to do honorable things.

Then step aside for the Galactic Baseballer. I'm as good as two where it counts.

Demetria: ...I don't really understand what you're saying, but I believe you're in agreement, aren't you, youngster?

Demetria: Thank you, thank you... Thank you... Please be careful out there. Come back safely... I'll be waiting...

Hekate: It's a pleasure teaming up with you. I need to prepare a few things before we go, so let's meet up at the camp.

Head outside the city and investigate the camp

Mission Description

The fruit and veg store owner Demetria's daughter has been missing for a long time. However, she dreamt of her beloved child just last night. Perhaps your ability to rewind memories could be of assistance?

"Abyss of Fate" Janusopolis

(Approach Hekate): Hekate: Right here. I just did a basic check of the perimeter and there's nothing dangerous or any new discoveries out there.; Hekate: We're really remote, and everything that's been left behind here is basically still in its original state.; Hekate: I didn't rummage around out of respect for your ceremony. So let's get started on that right now.

Rewind the memory and search for clues (0/3)

(Listen to Possephone and Hadez after activating Fragments of Recollection): Possephone: What the heck were you thinking, pulling a stunt like that? ...Don't you know that could get someone killed!?; Hadez: Yes, I confess that this wasn't the best idea, and I'm sorry about them... But am I not doing all this for you?; Hadez: If we just got a little more funding, we could have our own bigger stall at the market and live a better life!; Possephone: ...For me? Stop making excuses for your own despicability! What a joke... All these years together, and I've only just seen your true colors now!; Hadez: Stop being so unreasonable. It's just replacing some not-so-important supplies. I know when to stop.; Hadez: And besides, Rhadaman is the one who directed everything. I'm just an assistant at best.; Possephone: ...; Hadez: Okay, okay, stop going on about that one thing already — it's people like you who just sit around in the Garden researching all day who have no idea how stressful everyday life has become. Can't you think about me once in a while?; Possephone: ...; Hadez: Forget about it. I don't want to argue with you. Let's both just calm down for a second.; Possephone: ...; After a lull of silence, Hadez leaves. Possephone watches as he goes, before stashing something inside a small cushion under her feet.; You pick up the small cushion and weigh it in your hand to discover that it's heavier than it looks. As you try to open it up without damaging anything, you uncover a slate tucked inside.
(Obtain Slate ×1)

(Interact with Possephone after activating Fragments of Recollection): Possephone: ... No, we can't just sit here on our butts and do nothing...; Possephone: How ironic. He was the whole reason I started the investigation... I never thought that the most dangerous place of all wasn't somewhere in the city, but right next to him...; Possephone: So this is what the oracle meant by being "in peril"...; Possephone: ...; Possephone: Even so, I still don't regret anything... I just wish I'd seen through his mask a lot earlier instead of allowing myself to get played like a fool.; Possephone: ...Pull yourself together, Possephone. Come on now... before they've decided to do away with you...; Possephone: So long as I put those wandering Titankin to good use, I'll find a chance to escape...; Silently, you pull the backpack soaked in mud from out of the corner and fish out Possephone's teleslate from within.
(Obtain Teleslate ×1)

(Interact with Hadez after activating Fragments of Recollection): Hadez: ...So, Possephone attracted them here? Tsk, I really cannot keep her around anymore... Hmm, that's weird, why is the scroll not working...; Hadez: ■■■■■! Rhadaman, you would dare scheme against me...!?; The memories reach an abrupt end. The last thing that you sense in your mind is the man's hoarse screams and his face of despair.; You reach down to pick up a tatty old scroll.
(Obtain Scroll ×1)

Share the clues you found with Hekate

(Talk to Hekate)

Hekate: Hmm? Find anything?

Talk about the "slate."

Hekate silently reads the slate in her hand and, as time passes, her face grows ever more somber.; Hekate: ...Ever since last year, we've had problems with many expedition teams' supplies in the city, including emergency rations nearing the expiry date, grass and weeds mixed in with medicinal herbs, and defective scrolls...; Hekate: We started investigating burglaries early on, but never made any progress.; Hekate: That Rhadaman was a Gardener in the Garden of Life — just like Possephone. He was always an upstanding kind of guy. I never took him for...; Hekate: And as for Hadez... Tsk, I always knew that guy was a crook!
(Return to previous options with this option removed)

Talk about the "teleslate."

You fill Hekate in on what you just saw. Her lips tighten, and the color drains from her face. You notice her hand holding the teleslate starts quivering.; Hekate: ...; Hekate unlocks the teleslate with an experienced flick and searches around for a while before finally pulling up a hidden document.; It's a record of the entire dispute between Possephone and Hadez, including how Possephone exposed Rhadaman's crimes and Hadez's weak defense.; Hekate: Good girl, Possephone... You really are a good, brave girl, aren't you...; Hekate: I'll help you take this evidence back so everyone can know the truth...
(Return to previous options with this option removed)

Talk about the "scroll."

You recount to Hekate what you just saw, who replies with a big snarling laugh...; Hekate: Ha... Hahaha... Serves him right! It really does! By Talanton's grace... that's what he deserves!; Hekate later calms down enough to point at the scroll you're holding.; Hekate: This thing is called the "Light of Aquila," and it releases a bright ball of light out of the scroll after you've used it. It's quite bright and noticeable.; Hekate: Since teleslates can't be used outside the city, people often use these kinds of scrolls to send messages and confirm locations. This one's obviously defective, though, and no use at all...; Hekate: Talanton will spare no sinner... He deserves it!; Hekate: However... Now that I think about it... if Rhadaman was involved... I'm afraid his original plan was to get rid of both the husband and wife...
(Return to previous options with this option removed)

(After selecting all options): Hekate: Is that all there is? Alright, let's go through what we know once more.

Hekate: First, Possephone noticed dodgy supplies sent to the expedition team, traced it back to Rhadaman, and secured ironclad evidence of his guilt. However, during this process, Rhadaman came to learn about everything.

Hekate: Sensing potential danger, Possephone followed Hadez out of the city to escape and had no idea that her husband was actually caught up in everything.

Hekate: While outside the city, Possephone learned the truth about Hadez being in cahoots with Rhadaman, and she was threatened. She secretly recorded some evidence and planned on using wandering Titankin as a distraction to make her escape. However...

Hekate: Anyway, the camp was attacked and Hadez tried using a "Light of Aquila" to send for help — never realizing that he was in fact using dodgy supplies himself...

Hekate: That's my analysis of the situation... Anything else to add?

Not for now.

I think that covers everything.

Hekate: Okay, let's head back then. Aunty Demetria is still waiting for us.

Report the results of your investigation to Demetria

(Talk to Demetria)

Demetria: Ah... You're back, you're back... You've been through so much. How was it? Did you find anything?

Hekate: ...Actually, we did find a few clues out there.

Hekate shoots you a glance and recounts to Demetria everything you discovered at the camp.

Demetria: ...

Demetria: ...I—I see... So then... You mean, my darling Possephone...

Traces of almost imperceptible sorrow and pleading color the old woman's words. The corners of Hekate's mouth twitch ever so slightly, but she finally looks up at you for help...

(Submit Slate)

(Trailblazer): I think there is a very strong chance that Possephone was killed by Hadez.

Demetria: ...

(Trailblazer): Hadez realized the game was up, so he decided to just go whole hog...

Demetria: ...Ah... I see...

That's right. That's what I think.

Hekate: ...

Hekate: Don't worry, Aunty Demetria — I'll keep searching for her no matter what. I'll bring your Possephone back for you.

Demetria: ...Thank you... Good child... Possephone... My Possephone...

Her eyes glaze over, and her face is in a daze as she starts mumbling to herself.

Let me think about it...

(Submit Teleslate)

(Trailblazer): The way I see it, Possephone probably wasn't killed by Hadez.

Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean that she's still alive... But out of consideration for the old lady's condition, you spare her the second half of that thought.

A glimmer of hope sparks up the old lady's complexion, like a piece of driftwood floating in stormy waters. Hekate's appreciative gaze further reinforces your determination in holding the second half of that thought to yourself.

Demetria: Yes... You also said she was planning on making an escape... Possephone has always been a smart one, ever since she was just a little girl...

That's right. That's what I think.

Hekate: Yes! I believe that with her capacities, she'll have no problem escaping from the clutches of that terrible man.

Hekate: Possephone just has her reasons... whatever they are... for why she hasn't made it back yet...

Demetria: Ah... y—yeah! That's it! That's definitely it... My Possephone is still alive...

Hekate: Don't worry, Aunty Demetria — I'll keep searching for her no matter what. I'll bring your Possephone back for you.

Demetria: ...Thank you... Good child... Possephone... My Possephone...

Her eyes glaze over and a bizarre, excited, and mesmerized look falls across her face.

Let me think about it...

(Submit Scroll)

(Trailblazer): I think Rhadaman plotted against both Possephone and Hadez.

Demetria: ...

(Trailblazer): Look at this useless scroll... He obviously came prepared.

Demetria: ...Er... Is... that so?

That's right. That's what I think.

Hekate: That's not all. The cases of the "dodgy supplies" that have been going on since last year are probably connected to him.

Demetria: Rhadaman? I think I've heard of him before...

Hekate: This guy's a researcher at the Garden of Life and seems to have made a bit of a name for himself.

Demetria: ...I see. Thank you, and please leave this matter with me.

Demetria: ...Possephone... Don't be afraid... My Possephone...

Her eyes glaze over and her face is in a daze as she mumbles to herself over and over.

Demetria: ...Possephone... My Possephone...

Let me think about it...

Hekate: Let Aunty Demetria cool off for a while... I personally need to cool off, too.

Hekate: Great work, (Trailblazer). Thank you so much. Here's your reward, there you go.

(Mission completed)

(Obtain Memory Crystal Shard ×2)

(Unlock Achievement Theory of Predetermination)

Post-Mission

(Teleport outside of "Eternal Holy City" Okhema): Messages
Demetria
Demetria
...Is that you, (Trailblazer)?
I didn't mean to intrude, but could you spare a moment to chat with this old soul?
Sure, no problem
(Trailblazer)
Absolutely, I'm quite the talker
Demetria
Thanks, youngster
I'm unavailable right now
(Trailblazer)
Sorry, I'm a bit tied up right now...
Demetria
Oh, no worries, you don't have to reply. I can just ramble on to myself...
Demetria
I'd like to talk about Possephone and Hadez...
Back then, I wasn't really in favor of them being together
Possephone is a simple soul. Treat her well, and she'll do the same for you
Hadez... I've always thought he was too calculating
But Possephone liked him, so I respected her choice and wished them the best
Now, part of me wishes I had been a strict and unyielding bad mom
...
Thanks for your help with the investigation. I'll keep on searching
Thanks for putting up with my rambling for so long
Thank you so much for your help, (Trailblazer)

Trivia

This mission is loosely based on the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Disjointed Memories
Chinese (Simplified)	破碎的记忆
Chinese (Traditional)	破碎的記憶
Japanese	砕かれた記憶
Korean	부서진 기억
Spanish	Recuerdos rotos
French	Souvenirs disloqués
Russian	Расколотые воспоминания
Thai	ความทรงจำที่กระจัดกระจาย
Vietnamese	Ký Ức Vỡ Nát
German	Zerbrochene Erinnerungen
Indonesian	Memori yang Hancur
Portuguese	Memórias Desarticuladas

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