Calamity Casts a Shadow, Yet Shows No Sign
Last updated 2025-12-11
Calamity Casts a Shadow, Yet Shows No Sign is the eighth episode of Season 2 - Chapter 1: Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Lingering Deception
- An Empty House
- Potential Victims
- Shifu's Inquiry
- It Seemed Like a Lifetime Ago
- The Former High Preceptor
- Calamity Strikes
- Talisman Formation
- Purge Corruption, Restore Clarity
- The Limits of Human Strength
- Memories of Days Gone By
- Ritual Countdown
Steps
- Where Shadows Surge
- Discuss the plan with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Investigate Dr. Lohr's clinic
- Discuss the plan with (BelleBelle /
- Misfortune Strikes Today
- Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Chat with Yixuan Shifu
- Check the back door of Suibian Temple
- Continue forward and check the situation
- Treat the injured citizens
- Continue treating the injured citizens
- Place a talisman at Guanyun
- Place a talismans at Lanzhi
- Place a talisman at Kunshan
- Place a talisman at Yonghai
- Prepare to activate the array
- Purge Corruption, Restore Clarity
- Chat with Senior Fufu about Shifu's situation
- Chat with Yixuan Shifu again
- Return to your room and rest
- Talk with the others about the current situation
- Talk to (BelleBelle /
Gameplay Notes
- During step 5-8, the story will enter a special story change to Agent
Yixuan's point of view. - Completing this episode grants the Phaethon's Story achievement Waifei First Aid Master.
Dialogue
Where Shadows Surged
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise))
Lingering Deception
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Lingering Deception"Video Summary: Lies that twist and flow, day after day.
Story Description: After reviewing what happened in the Hollow, it's now clear that the so-called "Alleviating Water" actually contains Miasma components. Not only does it fail to cure Corruption, but it also slowly worsens one's condition. Everyone who drank it was deceived by Dr. Lohr and the Exaltist.
- (SiblingSibling): Impossible... I had no idea that the Exaltists were behind all this.
- (SiblingSibling): The treatment is actually their sacrifice ritual...
- Ye Shiyuan: I see... Dr. Lohr was spreading rumors to polarize the community... all so he could trick more people into taking his serum.
- Ye Shiyuan: And ultimately, perform their "ritual." How could the Exaltists be so vicious... it's repulsive.
- Ju Fufu: Those people... I saw the Exaltists sacrifice them right in front of us.
- Ju Fufu: We'll make the Exaltists pay for this... and that Dr. Lohr!
- Pan Yinhu: Senior Fufu's right. We can't let scum like them get away with this!
Let's calm down...- And one more thing...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Calm down, we'll settle things with the Exaltists. But the most important thing now is to prevent their next move.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Dr. Lohr must have given that medicine to a lot of people by now. Everyone who took it is in danger.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): They could start corrupting at any moment now... We need to figure out how many victims there are as soon as possible!
- (SiblingSibling): (I almost forgotI almost forgot /
I just realizedI just realized), there might be some leads in the doctor's office! Why don't we look there first? - I can take care of that!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I can take care of that.I can take care of that. /
I can do that.I can do that.) I'll go look for any useful leads there. - Ju Fufu: It'd be safer if we went together! If we run into the Exaltists, I'll let them have a taste of my iron fist technique!
- Yixuan: Yinhu, you go contact the workers with Shiyuan and inform them of the situation. We can't afford to let any more people get involved.
- Ye Shiyuan: Understood, leave it to us.
- Pan Yinhu: We'll contact the union immediately and tell them the truth about what's happened.
- (Interact with Treatment Room)
Misfortune Strikes Today
An Empty House
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"An Empty House"Video Summary: Clues are always hidden in the little details.
Story Description: You and your senior go to investigate Dr. Lohr's clinic, where you find a flash drive that might contain some clues. During your investigation, you run into Komano Manato, who swears revenge against the Exaltists after learning about Paulo's death in the Hollow.
- The doctor's office is unlocked and there is no one inside.
- Ju Fufu: Hmm... There's no one here. I was ready to pounce on some Exaltist lackeys and teach 'em a lesson.
- Luckily, we didn't run into any trouble.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Luckily, we didn't run into any trouble. Having to fight the Exaltists would just make things difficult.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It doesn't look like they tried to destroy anything.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seems like speed was on our side this time.Seems like speed was on our side this time. /
It seems speed was on our side this time.It seems speed was on our side this time.) They didn't expect us to expose the medicine so quickly and follow them all the way into the Hollow. - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let's take a closer look around. Maybe we'll find some clues.
- Ju Fufu: Hmm... There's a drawer here, but it doesn't have anything special inside...
- Ju Fufu: There's just some change and random trinkets... I don't think they left anything valuable here.
- What about the back of the drawer?
- Is there a hidden compartment?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What about the back of the drawer? Maybe it has a hidden compartment... Some of my more... secretive friends often hide things like that.
- Ju Fufu: Hmm... Let me see... Ah!
- Ju Fufu: There really is a secret compartment here! And what do we have inside... some IDs, and a flash drive! Junior, do you think this will be helpful?
- It could be a clue!
- Let's take it back and see!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It could be a clue! I say we take it back and examine it!
- Ju Fufu: Yeah! At least we didn't end up empty-handed this time.
- After confirming that there are no other clues around, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) is about to leave with Ju Fufu, when they see a familiar figure. - Komano Manato: Oh, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)! You also looking for Dr. Lohr? - Komano Manato?
- What brings you here?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Manato? What brings you here?
- Komano Manato: Paulo's daughter was making a fuss about seeing her dad. I couldn't stand it so I came here to wait for him. He might come here after being treated.
- Komano Manato: Speaking of which... He's a good father.
- Komano Manato: His daughter Leila said he bought that cheap medicine to save money for her education.
- Komano Manato: Well, as they say, knowledge can change fate. With such a good father, there will always be hope in his family!
- (Tell Komano Manato the truth.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Manato... About Paulo... he...
- (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) succinctly tells him what transpired in the Hollow and the true nature of the Alleviating Water. - Komano Manato: No! You serious?!
- Komano Manato: The Exaltists... Dr. Lohr...
- Komano Manato: I... I will make them pay for this!
- Calm down...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I understand how you feelI understand how you feel /
I feel youI feel you), but please calm down first. - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Manato, I need your help — tell everyone who's taking the Alleviating Water that it's all a lie! Don't let them fall for it!
- Ju Fufu: Yes! We need to spread the news!
- Komano Manato: ... I understand. I'll go spread the word!
- Komano Manato: As for Paulo's daughter... I don't know what to tell her.
- Komano Manato: But the priority is to prevent more people from suffering! We can't let this happen again!
- (Interact with (SiblingSibling))
Potential Victims
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Potential Victims"Video Summary: Every clue can turn into hope.
Story Description: You brief everyone on the current investigation. Right now, your top priorities are to figure out exactly how many people have fallen for this scam and to warn them as soon as possible. Also, something seems off with Yixuan Shifu. You should go check on her.
- (SiblingSibling): So? Find anything? Did you run into any danger?
- Ju Fufu: Nah, nothing dangerous happened, but we didn't come up with anything valuable either.
- Ju Fufu: The only thing we found in the doctor's office was this flash drive. We don't know what's inside...
- (SiblingSibling): Leave it to me. I'll see if I can crack it.
- Ju Fufu: Here you go! Yinhu, how are things going on your end?
- Ye Shiyuan: We talked to the workers nearby, but they have a hard time accepting it, some even called it a rumor spread by Porcelumex.
- Pan Yinhu: Yeah, Dr. Lohr has been lying to them this whole time, saying that TOPS will use rumors and public opinion to prevent them from receiving treatment...
- Pan Yinhu: And that negative news was fabricated by Damian to smear him.
- No way...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Unbelievable...Unbelievable... /
No way...No way...) Looks like the Exaltists have been planning this for a long time. They've indoctrinated a lot of workers and even had a story ready. - Pan Yinhu: It's ok, some people believed us and agreed to spread the word.
- Pan Yinhu: But most people are working in the Hollow right now. We need to wait for a shift change to inform everyone else.
- Ye Shiyuan: I tried to contact Eric and the union, but it didn't go through since he's inside the Hollow.
- It's okay.
- There must be a way.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Don't worry, once we explain it to Eric, we'll be able to convince more people through him!
- Ye Shiyuan: Well said. But I have another idea.
- Ye Shiyuan: I think we should tell Damian the truth.
- Ye Shiyuan: As the person in charge of Waifei Peninsula, he should have the connections necessary to get the word out.
- Pan Yinhu: But... the workers already hate him. Will anyone even believe him?
- I think we should tell him.
- We need all the resources we can get.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I think Senior Ye is right. We should do everything we can to stop the Exaltists.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I don't really trust him either, but when it comes to dealing with the Exaltists, we can make use of his influence.
- Ju Fufu: Hmm... I don't know if Shifu would agree. Speaking of which, where is she?
- Pan Yinhu: She's been resting.
- Pan Yinhu: This reminds me, she's been acting a little strange since we got back from the Hollow.
- Ju Fufu: Yeah... I've never seen that look on her face before. She seemed really down.
- Pan Yinhu: Could it be that she was affected by the Miasma while trying to fight it off?
- Ju Fufu: Impossible! Shifu wouldn't be distracted by such trivial matters!
- Ye Shiyuan: Enough speculation. Shifu said she wants to see you when you return, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). She hopes to speak with you in private. - Ye Shiyuan: Why don't you take this opportunity to ask her exactly what happened?
- Leave it to me.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Got it. I'll go check on Shifu.
- (Interact with Yixuan)
Shifu's Inquiry
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Shifu's Inquiry"Video Summary: A past called into question.
Story Description: Something seems off with Shifu today. She asks about your experience with the Miasma Corruption, wanting to know if you had any hallucinations during your exposure...
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), you're back. Is the investigation going well? - Don't worry, Shifu.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We've encountered some difficulties, but don't worry, Shifu. With everyone's help, I'm sure we'll find a way to deal with the Exaltists.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): And (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) is trying to decrypt the flash drive they left behind. It might give us something useful. - Yixuan: Good... Although I still haven't spent much time with you two, I feel like I can trust you with this.
- Yixuan: ...Now I can finally rest easy.
- Are you alright?
- Leave it to me!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Shifu, are you alright? You don't quite seem like yourself... Did something happen in the Hollow? Were you affected by the Miasma?
- Yixuan: No, I'm fine.
- Yixuan: But... there's something I've been meaning to ask you.
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), when you were corrupted by Miasma, did anything strange happen to you...? Like... seeing something from the past? - I did.
- Some old memories came back to me.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ... Now that you mention it, yes, I saw bits and pieces from the past.
- (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) recounts what (hehe / sheshe) saw in the Miasma.
It Seemed Like a Lifetime Ago
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"It Seemed Like a Lifetime Ago"Video Summary: Distant memories are faint, yet beautiful.
Story Description: Something seems off with Shifu today. She asks about your experience with the Miasma Corruption, wanting to know if you had any hallucinations during your exposure...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): In the Miasma, I think I saw a memory of the time we lived with teacher when Helios Academy still existed.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): She was gently calling my name, like she was waiting for me to go find her...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Everything was so warm and peaceful... It was like a long-forgotten dream.
- Yixuan: So... it was a pleasant memory?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): And I heard a strange voice... it felt like it was trying to pull me deeper into the Hollow.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But it wasn't my teacher. It was someone watching me from inside the Hollow.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I couldn't make sense of what was happening, because I was wrapped up in that warm illusion...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): When you woke me up, I even felt a little frustrated and disappointed.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It felt like I'd been pulled out of a sweet dream...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Teacher, and the comforting memories... they felt so close, like I could reach out and touch them. Everything was so real, I didn't want to wake up.
- Yixuan: What else did you see?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The moment you touched me, I saw a strange image... You were talking to a seriously injured person...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): That person looked a lot like you.
- Yixuan: You saw it...
- Yixuan: That was... a fragment of my memory.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): A fragment of your memory? Shifu, can you explain...?
The Former High Preceptor
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"The Former High Preceptor"Video Summary: Chaos always shows up uninvited.
Story Description: Yixuan Shifu tells you that the person you saw in your hallucination was Yijiang, the previous High Preceptor of Yunkui Summit. When the old capital fell, almost all twelve divisions of Yunkui Summit's disciples perished in Hollow Zero, with only Yixuan Shifu surviving.
- Yixuan: I've encountered miasma, and those it had corrupted, a long time ago.
- Yixuan: They described it similarly, saying they saw beautiful memories from their past... Some even refused to leave the Miasma.
- Yixuan: Over time, those memories twisted into exaggerated dreams, too sweet to let go. Little by little, they were consumed by the dreams and gradually lost themselves... until they became completely corrupted.
- I see.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I see... No wonder you suspected the medicine was contaminated with miasma the moment you heard it caused hallucinations.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): That's why when you saw me in that state, you immediately cleared the Miasma and brought me to my senses.
- Yixuan: That's right. I too was corrupted by Miasma then, but there was something different between our experiences.
- Yixuan: The Miasma never showed me warm illusions, only the coldest, cruelest memories.
- Cruel memories...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Cruel memories? Are they what I saw?
- Yixuan falls silent for a moment, as if avoiding the question.
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), do you still remember what I told you? Many of the workers in the Waifei Peninsula were once rescued by Yunkui Summit during the fall of the old capital. - Yixuan: But after that, Yunkui Summit abandoned Suibian Temple in Waifei Peninsula and never looked back since... Now, the entire region is under TOPS' control.
- Yixuan: So all of this... is the result of our mistake that we made back then.
- A mistake?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What do you mean?
- Yixuan: When the old capital fell, Yunkui Summit was summoned to assist the military's operations.
- Yixuan: Yijiang, the 12th-generation master of Yunkui Summit, led the disciples into Hollow Zero to carry out a mission...
- Yixuan: The mission was a failure, costing the lives of almost all the 12th-generation disciples. The only person to come back from Hollow Zero alive... was me.
- Yixuan: As a result, Yunkui Summit nearly lost its heritage and TOPS suffered major financial losses.
- Yixuan: Even though Yijiang died, she was still held accountable for her leadership. In the end, TOPS reached an agreement with us.
- Yixuan: Yunkui Summit withdrew from Waifei Peninsula. TOPS took over the area to mine Porcelume and to manage resettling the refugees.
- What's with that memory...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So the person I saw in that memory was...
- Yixuan: Yes, she was Yijiang, our former High Preceptor...
- Yixuan pauses for a moment, just as she is about to continue her story, a sudden commotion erupts outside Suibian Temple.
- Something's going on outside.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Shifu, something's going on outside!
- Yixuan: Let's go check it out.
- Yixuan: As for the rest of the story... it'll have to wait until we get back.
- (What's going on in the city? Why can I sense scattered Ether nearby?)
- (This doesn't look good...)
- (Talk to (SiblingSibling), optional)
- (SiblingSibling): Shifu, we've got a situation! There's a sudden outbreak of Corruption symptoms among a bunch of people in the city!
- (SiblingSibling): It seems to be affecting the people who've drunk "Alleviating Water" before...
- (SiblingSibling): Dr. Lohr must have deliberately controlled their dosage and timing to make them all get sick at once and cause chaos in the city.
- (SiblingSibling): Countless people are getting sick now, we can't even get through to Public Security! We need to find a way to help them, and fast!
- I see.
- Yixuan: Alright, I'll go check what's happening outside.
- (Approach the marked location)
- H—Help... help me!
- Help...
Treat the injured citizens
- Yixuan: This is bad. Their Corruption's flaring up!
- (Talk to Ju Fufu, Optional)
- Suffering Citizen: Help me... Everything hurts... Ahhhhh!
- Suffering Citizen: My Corruption... it's getting worse!
- Ju Fufu: Hang in there! I'll find a way to help you!
- (Talk to Ye Sheyuan, Optional)
- Corrupted Citizen: I'm in pain! Who's got anti-corruption medicine?!
- Corrupted Citizen: I drank the Alleviating Water... why does it still hurt so much? Ahhh!
- Ye Sheyuan: Hang in there! I'll go find some for you!
- (Talk to Suffering Citzen)
- Suffering Citizen: It hurts... Every bone in my body hurts...
- Suffering Citizen: My Corruption... why did it suddenly get worse? I—I've been taking my Alleviating Water on time...
- Suffering Citizen: Dr. Lohr clearly said that if I drank it regularly, I'd be cured... So why did my condition get worse today...
- Yixuan: Take a deep breath, I'll find a way to save you.
- (Yixuan carefully feels the flow of the Ether inside the patient... and gradually draws it out.)
- (Receive Ether Tuning)
- (Enter Ether Tuning)
- (After completing Ether Tuning)
- Yixuan: (Good, this should give some temporary relief from the Corruption.)
Continue treating the injured citizens
- Yixuan: This is bad. Their Corruption's flaring up!
- Yixuan: There are more and more of them...
- Yixuan: Their Corruption is still worsening.
- Yixuan: We need to stabilize them — now.
- Yixuan: We have to hurry. Before it's too late.
- (Talk to Citizen with Corrupted Symptoms)
- Citizen with Corruption Symptoms: Uh... are you... the Shifu from Yunkui Summit?
- Citizen with Corruption Symptoms: Please... help me! My bones feel like they're on fire... it's like molten steel is flowing through my body... AHHH!
- Citizen with Corruption Symptoms: I thought I was in the clear after escaping that treatment ritual... Never expected my condition would get even worse...
- Yixuan: Just hold on, I'll find a way to save you.
- (Yixuan carefully feels the flow of the Ether inside the patient... and gradually draws it out.)
- (Receive Ether Tuning)
- (Enter Ether Tuning)
- (After completing Ether Tuning)
- Yixuan: (Good, this should give some temporary relief from the Corruption.)
- Yixuan: There are more and more of them...
- (Talk to Corrupted Citizen)
- Corrupted Citizen: Ugh... ah! Help!
- Corrupted Citizen: Fire... It's burning me... It hurts! It's so hot! Ahhh...
- Corrupted Citizen: Dr. Lohr gave me some of his special Alleviating Water... but since then... my body's been feeling a little unusual...
- Yixuan: I'll help ease your Corruption.
- (Yixuan carefully feels the flow of the Ether inside the patient... and gradually draws it out.)
- (Enter Ether Tuning)
- (After completing Ether Tuning)
- Yixuan: (Good, this should give some temporary relief from the Corruption.)
Calamity Strikes
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Calamity Strikes"Video Summary: Heroes always rise in times of crisis.
Story Description: A lot of citizens in the city suddenly develop Corruption symptoms... They must have been patients who drank the "Alleviating Water." The number of patients showing Corruption symptoms is skyrocketing — you need to find a way to contain the situation!
- Ju Fufu: This is bad! More and more people are having corruption flare-ups!
- Ju Fufu: W—We can't possibly help all of them!
- Ju Fufu: If we don't act fast, the Ether they emit will flood the entire block!
- Yixuan: ...So this is what it's come to... our last resort.
- Yixuan: Everyone, come closer! I know how to handle the Ether.
Talisman Formation
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Talisman Formation"Video Summary: United in spirit, one with steel.
Story Description: A lot of citizens in the city suddenly develop Corruption symptoms... They must have been patients who drank the "Alleviating Water." The number of patients showing Corruption symptoms is skyrocketing — you need to find a way to contain the situation!
- Yixuan asks everyone to hold out their hands. She leaves a talisman sigil onto each of their palms.
- Yixuan: Take these marks, go in different directions, and place Ether resonance seals.
- Yixuan: Once you're set, I'll use Ether resonance to neutralize the excess Ether. It should ease their corruption symptoms.
- Yixuan: Let me know when you're all set. Understood?
- Yunkui Summit Members: Understood!
- Yixuan: Great, let's get moving!
- (Interact with Guanyun Position)
- Yixuan: Great, the first Mystic Array has been set up.
- Yixuan: This spot corresponds to the talisman placed by Fufu.
- (After placing the talisman)
- Ju Fufu: I'm all set, Shifu.
Place a talismans at Lanzhi
- (Interact with Lanzhi Position)
- Yixuan: Alright, the second Mystic Array is set up.
- Yixuan: This spot corresponds to the talisman placed by Yinhu... and the orientation is correct too.
- (After placing the talisman)
- Pan Yinhu: I'm ready too.
Place a talisman at Kunshan
- (Interact with Kunshan Position)
- Yixuan: Shiyuan's Mystic Array has been set up too.
- Yixuan: We just need to wait until the final talisman is in position.
- (After placing the talisman)
- Ye Shiyuan: I'm ready, Shifu.
Place a talisman at Yonghai
- (Interact with Yonghai Position)
- Yixuan: Perfect, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)'s Mystic Array is all set up. - Yixuan: We're ready to activate it.
- (After placing the talisman)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm in position, too.
- Yixuan: Good, it's about time.
Prepare to activate the array
- (Interact with Array Hub)
- Yixuan: Everything's ready... It's time to activate the array.
- Yixuan: But this array is quite dangerous. If anything goes wrong, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Regulate your breathing
- Yixuan carefully adjusts her breathing rhythm... Time seems to slow down around her.
- Yixuan: It's time... there's no other way, we can't delay any longer.
- Activate Array
- Yixuan: Where the mind flows, all things become clear. Untainted and unstained, filth, be cleansed.
- Wait a while longer
- Wait a while longer
Purge Corruption, Restore Clarity
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Purge Corruption, Restore ClarityVideo Summary: Crises never simply fade away.
- Ye Shiyuan: Everyone...
- Ye Shiyuan: Formation!
- Yixuan: Formless air gathers...
- Yixuan: Get ready...
- Yixuan: Corruption is purged...
- Yixuan: Rise!
- NPC 1: Thank you, Shifu! Thank you!
- NPC 2: My child... You're okay!
- NPC 3: My Corruption has subsided!
- NPC 4: We're saved! We're saved!
- Ju Fufu: Shifu!
- Pan Yinhu: Shifu!
The Limits of Human Strength
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"The Limits of Human Strength"Video Summary: No one can shoulder everything alone.
Story Description: After activating the array, Shifu begins to feel unwell. Everyone accompanies her back to rest.
- Ju Fufu: We did it! Thanks to Shifu, all that Ether in the city's finally cleared up!
- Ju Fufu: And those folks suffering from corruption are going to be okay too! Shifu, you're amazing!
- Ye Shiyuan: I never knew Yunkui Summit had such powerful techniques...
- Ju Fufu: Hehe! I've gotta ask Shifu to teach it to me later.
- Ju Fufu: Pretty please~ Shifu! I'll train hard and practice every day!
- Yixuan: *coughing*...
- Yixuan: Huh? Shifu!
- Pan Yinhu: Shifu! Are you okay?
- Yixuan stumbles. (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) hurries over to hold her upright. - Ju Fufu: Are you okay? Shifu...
- Yixuan: I'm fine, just a side effect from using that technique...
- Yixuan: If my condition worsens, follow (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) and continue tracking down the Exaltists. - Yixuan: (HeHe /
SheShe) may have joined later than the rest of you, but (he'she's / she'sshe's) observant and knows more about the Hollow... - Yixuan: *coughing*...
- Ju Fufu: Shifu... You should rest!
- Pan Yinhu: Yeah! Leave the rest to us and (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)! - Yixuan: Go and help the remaining corruption victims first. (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) can take me back. - Yixuan: I need to speak to (himhim /
herher) in private.
Memories of Days Gone By
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Memories of Days Gone By"Video Summary: The past never fades.
Story Description: It turns out that the array from earlier was Shifu using herself as a conduit to absorb massive amounts of Ether... Now, the condition of her Corruption is critical. Shifu tells you that the previous High Preceptor, Yijiang, was her older sister, who ultimately perished before her eyes during an investigation mission.
- Yixuan: *coughing*...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Shifu! Are you okay? Maybe we should get you to a doctor...
- Yixuan: I absorbed the Ether into my body with that technique.
- Yixuan: I absorbed the Corrupted Miasma into my body with that spell.
- Yixuan: So... there are some side effects.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What...? Shifu, you'll be corrupted!
- Yixuan: Most techniques from Yunkui Summit work this way... The stronger the spell, the greater the cost.
- Yixuan: After all, saving lives... has never been a trivial matter.
- Yixuan: When the Miasma hit me earlier... I remembered that day again.
- Yixuan: The Hollow expanded and the city fell... By the time I made it into the Hollow, my seniors... they had all lost their lives during the operation.
- Yixuan: One by one, they sacrificed themselves in places no one will ever know. Their faces stained in blood, so much so, I could hardly recognize them...
- Yixuan: In the depths of the Hollow... I found our High Preceptor.
- Yixuan: She was... my older sister.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The former High Preceptor of Yunkui Summit... was your sister?
- Yixuan: Yes... She gave everything she had for that mission... and died right in front of me.
- Yixuan: *coughing*...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Shifu, are you alright?
- Yixuan: ...Ever since I got hit by the Miasma, those cold fragments of my memory... they won't stop coming back.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So that's what happened... No wonder you've been acting a little different.
- Yixuan: During that hopeless mission, Yunkui Summit nearly lost its entire legacy...
- Yixuan: And I, was the last surviving disciple of Yunkui Summit.
- Yixuan's body sways slightly as she speaks, her emotions visibly stirred.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm so sorry, Shifu... But you should rest for now.
- Yixuan: Yeah... I'm a little tired. Let's stop talking about the past for now.
- Ju Fufu: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), how's Shifu doing? - Let Shifu get some rest.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let's have Shifu get some more rest, the side effects from her previous technique was pretty rough.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What's more, when she was affected by the Miasma Corruption earlier, it brought back some unpleasant memories. She could use some time to settle her emotions, too.
- Ju Fufu: I understand... *sigh* This is the first time I've seen Shifu so vulnerable.
- Ye Shiyuan: Looks like it's an emotional wound. Shifu must be thinking back on the fall of the old capital.
- Ye Shiyuan: The fall of the old capital is indeed weighing heavy on everyone's minds...
- Ye Shiyuan: I still have nightmares about what happened back then, but joining Yunkui Summit as a disciple finally brought me some peace of mind.
- Ye Shiyuan: But since arriving at Waifei Peninsula recently, I've been haunted by memories of those past nightmares. I even see visions of my family being consumed by Corruption.
- Ye Shiyuan: I wonder if it's the influence of the Lemnian Hollow... Perhaps Shifu is the same.
- Ye Shiyuan: Let's let Shifu get some rest... we'll take care of this thing with the Exaltists.
- Ju Fufu: That makes sense. Shifu said we should let (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) take over the investigation... so let's do what (hehe / sheshe) says! - Ju Fufu: I, Ju Fufu, await your command!
- Cut it out, Ju Fufu!
- Stop joking around!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Stop joking around! We need to put our heads together and figure out a plan of action.
- Pan Yinhu: She's not joking. It's not just Shifu, we think you're reliable and best-suited to take charge too.
- Ye Shiyuan: Right. If that was Shifu's decision, she must have had good reason.
- You're too kind.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're too kind... In that case, let's go find out what's going on in the city first.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): And while we're at it, let's try to get in touch with the union and Eric - we can use their connections to spread the word to more workers and expose the Exaltist conspiracy!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We need to find a way to contact Damian too... Things are getting urgent, we need all the help we can get.
- Ju Fufu: Huh? Contact Damian... Mhm. I still don't trust that guy, but you've got a point, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). Let's do it! - Ye Shiyuan: You're right, we can't afford to hesitate. It's time to cut through this mess like a hot knife through butter.
- (SiblingSibling): I'll keep working on analyzing the USB drive to see if I can uncover any leads.
- I'm counting on you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Great, I'll leave it to you then! Let everyone know the minute you find anything.
- Pan Yinhu: It's getting late, everyone should get some rest. We'll take action tomorrow!
- (Interact with Tightly Closed Door)
- A cough echoes from inside - it seems Yixuan is still suffering from the Corruption symptoms.
- Yixuan: Who's out there... Is that you, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)? - Yixuan: *cough cough*... Don't worry about me... You should get some sleep.
- Yixuan: *cough cough*... *cough cough cough*
- Ask about Shifu's condition.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Shifu, it's me.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I was a little worried, so I came to check on you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): After everything you just said... I'm kinda worried about you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Even though I only just became a disciple of Yunkui Summit, I'll do my best to help. Everything will get better once we deal with the Exaltists!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): For example... I've already taught my digital assistant to do fortune-telling using big data! When Shifu does a divination for someone, you won't need to think — just copy and paste the results!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): And I can even have it help us generate tons of positive reviews for Suibian Temple - like, 10,000 reviews in a minute!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Just say the word, Shifu, and I can turn this place into New Eridu's newest AAAAA-Rank tourist spot in minutes!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): If Senior Pan Yinhu happens to be out for groceries, quite the surprise will be waiting when he comes back and finds out he's gotta pay scalper prices to get back into his own place!
- A light, amused cough came from inside the room, followed by a fit of painful coughing... The sound gradually subsides, ending in a soft sigh.
- Yixuan: You're quite the clever one.
- Yixuan: I only regret... not meeting you sooner.
- Yixuan: If Yunkui Summit had someone like you back then, perhaps things would have turned out differently... *cough cough*
- Yixuan: Thank you... (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). I've made you worry about me. I'm really not much of a shifu. - Yixuan: I'll try to get some proper rest tonight. You should head back early, too.
- (Interact with Warm Bed)
- (It's getting late... better get some rest.)
- Rest
- (A wave of drowsiness washes over you, and you quickly fall into a deep sleep.)
- Leave
- (Talk to Ju Fufu)
Ritual Countdown
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Ritual Countdown"Video Summary: Night approaches...
Story Description: Eric arrives to tell you he has lost control of the labor union. It turns out he was just a puppet being used by the Exaltist. By now, many people had been tricked into going to the Hollow for a protest assembly, and the Exaltists will almost surely use this opportunity to sacrifice them. You need to stop the assembly before it happens. Damian asks you to supervise the distribution of medicine to prevent more citizens from getting hurt.
- Ju Fufu: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), we found Eric and told him about Paulo. - Eric: We... we've all been deceived by the Exaltists.
- Eric: Rumors are circulating... people are saying Porcelumex's medicine is faulty, and that their product caused the chaos in the city.
- Eric: No one realizes that the Exaltists are behind it all. They think it's just another safety incident!
- Not again!
- They're pulling the same trick again.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I knew it... the Exaltists are pinning everything on Porcelumex.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Maybe they were the ones who tampered with the medicine that caused the original corruption incident as well.Maybe they were the ones who tampered with the medicine that caused the original corruption incident as well. /
Maybe they were the ones who tampered with the medicine in the first place, causing the original corruption incident.Maybe they were the ones who tampered with the medicine in the first place, causing the original corruption incident.) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Eric, you're the head of the union. Can you get them to tell everyone the truth?
- Eric: No. The union is beyond my control now... the members are riling people up and organizing protests.
- Eric: I contacted them earlier, but they just scoffed and hung up on me!
- Ju Fufu: Seriously? You're doing a terrible job leading them!
- Ye Shiyuan: Something doesn't add up... Eric, what if those members have always been Dr. Lohr's subordinates?
- Ye Shiyuan: You're just their puppet... They're using you to get past Porcelumex's background check.
- That makes sense.
- That's very likely.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're right. Dr. Lohr is an immensely influential figure now. It's very likely the Exaltists had a lot of people planted around him.
- Eric: I can't believe this... The union pledged to stand together and fight Porcelumex for what we were owed...
- Eric: And in the end, we were just pawns being used in the Exaltists' plan!
- Eric: This is all my fault... I dragged Paulo, and everyone else, into this...
- Ju Fufu: Quit mumbling and beating yourself up! What we need right now is a plan to fix the problem! Any updates from the union?
- Eric: They're planning to gather in the Hollow tonight. They say it's to prepare for a large-scale protest.
- This is fishy!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Gathering in the Hollow? Something's not right. Dr. Lohr sent patients into the Hollow for "treatment" too... and then sacrificed them.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Maybe... they're planning to do something similar.
- Ju Fufu: Yeah! They're probably trying to use the protest as an excuse to lure more people into the Hollow!
- Pan Yinhu: We have to find a way to stop them!
- As everyone scrambles to figure out a plan, a phone rings...
- Damian: Hello, everyone... It's been a while.
- Ju Fufu: Huh? Damian?
- Damian: I've already heard what happened. I apologize for not being able to speak to you all in person. After all, I am public enemy number one right now.
- Damian: I'd always suspected Dr. Lohr's motives weren't so simple... but I never thought the Exaltists were pulling the strings behind him.
- Damian: With things the way they are now, clearing up the rumors is nearly impossible...
- Damian: And I just got word that several anti-corruption medicine supply points in the Hollow were destroyed earlier today.
- It was very likely the Exaltists.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I wouldn't put it past the Exaltists... By cutting off the medicine supply, they'll be able to distribute Alleviating Water to even more people during tonight's gathering.
- Damian: Yes, my thoughts exactly.
- Damian: It won't be easy to clear up the rumors, but... I might be able to tap into an emergency supply channel to distribute anti-corruption medicine to those gathered. That might prevent another corruption outbreak in the city.
- Damian: So... I have a favor to ask. Would it be possible to set up the medicine supply point near Suibian Temple? It'll be much harder for anyone to sabotage with you keeping an eye on it.
- You want us to manage it?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You mean, you want us to manage the medicine distribution?
- Damian: That's right. Please rest assured, this batch of medicine will be provided by the city authorities and distributed to all citizens for free.
- Damian: Porcelumex will cover all the costs and losses.
- Ju Fufu: Free anti-corruption medicine? That'll cost a fortune... but it'll definitely bring people here, and give us a chance to explain the truth.
- Eric: Yes! I can spread the word to the workers too. They'll come and get the medicine, and we'll make sure they hear what's really going on.
- Let's do it then.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let's do it then. We'll manage the supply point and prevent further chaos in the city tonight.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We'll also try to find a way to stop that gathering in the Hollow asap.
- Damian: Thank you. I'll leave it to you then, mystics of Suibian Temple.
Gallery
Cutscene - "To the People's Aid" - Zenless Zone Zero
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Calamity Casts a Shadow, Yet Shows No Sign |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 灾厄有影却无兆 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 災厄有影卻無兆 |
| Japanese | 災厄、影あれど兆し無し |
| Korean | 징조 없는 재액의 그림자 Jingjo Eomneun Jaeaegui Geurimja |
| Spanish | La calamidad proyecta una sombra sin presagio alguno |
| French | La calamité projette son ombre mais ne se montre pas |
| Russian | Беда приходит без предупреждения Beda prikhodit bez preduprezhdeniya |
| Thai | ภัยพิบัติมีเงาที่ทอดตัว แต่ปราศจากซึ่งลางบอกเหตุใดๆ |
| Vietnamese | Tai Ương Xuất Hiện Không Điềm Báo |
| German | Die Kalamität wirft Schatten, aber keine Vorzeichen |
| Indonesian | Bencana Datang Dengan Bayangan, Tapi Tanpa Pertanda |
| Portuguese | A Sombra da Calamidade Não Dá Avisos |
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