Data Collection
Last updated 2025-12-11
Data Collection is the fourth act of the Chapter 4: Tour de Inferno (A) in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- The Scheming Adversaries
- Two Aces
- Come Prepared
- Battle of the Champions
- The Meaning of Honor
Dialogue
The Scheming Adversaries
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
The Scheming AdversariesVideo Summary: The unassuming Champion, has become a thorn in someone's side?
- Pulchra: The Sons of Calydon are here, as expected:
- Bellum: Let's move, stick to the plan!
Two Aces
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Two AcesVideo Summary: The unassuming Champion, has become a thorn in someone's side?
Story Description: While setting up the data piles, Lighter shared his history with Billy, It turns out that both of them were undefeated champions, responsible for settling disputes within the biker gang through duels.
- Not long after, somewhere inside the Hollow—
- (SiblingSibling): (Hey, hey! Wise, and everyone from the Sons of Calydon, can you hear me?Hey, hey! Wise, and everyone from the Sons of Calydon, can you hear me? /
Belle, Sons of Calydon, can you hear me?Belle, Sons of Calydon, can you hear me?) - (SiblingSibling): Our mission is to collect Hollow data. (Wise, you know what to do, right?Wise, you know what to do, right? /
Belle, you should be familiar with the process.Belle, you should be familiar with the process.) 
Like that time with Billy.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Got it. It's just like that time with Billy.
- Place data piles in safe areas.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Got it. We just have to put enough data piles in the safe areas!
- Lighter: Don't worry, Proxy. Unlike Billy, We won't let the Ethereals chase you around.
- Why do you call Billy "brother"?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Can I ask a question? Lighter always calls Billy "brother." Is there a reason for that?Can I ask a question? Lighter always calls Billy "brother." Is there a reason for that? /
Speaking of which, I've been curious for a while now. Lighter always calls Billy "brother." What's the story there?Speaking of which, I've been curious for a while now. Lighter always calls Billy "brother." What's the story there?) - Caesar: Oh, that's because every biker gang in the Old Oil Field has "Champions." Lighter and Billy are our Champions.
- Caesar: The first Overlord established that any gang joining the league must act with honor.
- Caesar: Normally, the Overlord mediates disputes. But if he's not around or an agreement can't be reached, they settle it with a duel. That's where the "Champions" come in.
- Lighter: Haha, the boss is right. "Champions" bear the honor, or humiliation, of the entire gang. We also serve as the leader's bodyguards.
- Lighter: However, considering the boss's strength, she really doesn't need protecting.
- Caesar: What did Big Daddy say again? A ruler doesn't need to be the strongest or the smartest, just someone who can unite the masses.
- Caesar: But in the Sons of Calydon, I just so happen to be the best fighter.
- Lucy: Hmph, how can you say that? Lighter doesn't have enough to do, and it's all 'cause you can't control your temper and get into fights yourself. I even had to find other tasks for him to do.
- Burnice: Hahaha, Proxy, to be honest, for the longest time, I thought Lighter was here just to do odd jobs!
- Lighter: Well, Lucy sure knows how to get the most out of the money she's spent.
- (Enter combat)
- Fairy: Master: You have reached the data collection area.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Great! It's just up ahead!
- Fairy: Data pile 1 initializing...
- Fairy: Activation complete.
- Fairy: Next installation location has been marked.
- Lucy: Cool. Grab that data pile and let's move!
- Lighter: Right away, your Highness.
- Fairy: Data pile 2 initializing...
- Fairy: Activation complete.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We just need to install one more and it's done.
- Fairy: The perfect installation location has been selected for you.
- Lighter: ...It'd be a lot more perfect if it were closer to us.
- Fairy: Data pile 3 initializing...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Watch out! More Ethereals incoming!
- Fairy: Activation complete.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Nice. Let's go to the next.
- Fairy: Warning: Biosignals detected near data pile 2!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let's go, (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)!
- (Interact with Messy Markings)
- Messy Trails: The data pile we set up here is gone...
- Messy Trails: There was a biosignal here not long ago, and the signs on the ground show that the data pile was ripped out by force... Looks like someone stole it.
- Messy Trails: They couldn't have gone too far with that data pile, so let's look around for some clues.
- (Interact with Roadside Debris on the entry point)
- Clutter on Roadside: This is where we came from... The clutter on the ground hasn't changed. The culprit couldn't have slipped through here.
- (Interact with Roadside Debris)
- Clutter on Roadside: There was a barricade here before... Looks like someone bulldozed right through it. Must be the data pile thieves!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Is this... a hidden fissure?
- (After interacting with Fissure)
- Fairy: Biosignals detected nearby.
- ???: Hurry up!
- Lucy: There they are!
- ???: Huh, L-Lighter?
- Caesar: Lighter, do you know those people?
- Lighter: Don't think so. But judging by their getups, they're in a biker gang too.
Come Prepared
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Come PreparedVideo Summary: The unassuming Champion, has become a thorn in someone's side?
Story Description: The thieves who stole the data spikes were clearly prepared; their real goal was to incite conflict and provoke a duel between the two sides. It seems this group is also well aware of Lighter's past.
- Lucy: Hold it right there! I've caught you red-handed — you bunch of filthy thieves.
- Rude Rider: Hey, little girl, watch your mouth. Who're you calling a thief?
- Lucy: You, obviously! The data piles you're holding are the property of the Sons of Calydon. We put them there ourselves!
- Lucy: Which biker gang are you running with? You should be ashamed of yourselves.
- Rude Rider: Hmph, who we are is none of your business. You say these are yours, but can you prove it?
- Lucy: Of course, these data piles come with receipts. All I'll have to do is just compare them with the registration numbers.
- Crafter Rider: Heh heh, you're that Lucy something something from the city, aren't you? We've heard about the loud-mouthed strategist of the Sons of Calydon. It's clear you certainly know how to talk a big game.
- Crafter Rider: But we're not buying it! Look at these piles, there's no number on em at all!
- Burnice: Huh? The numbers on the data piles are gone?
- Crafter Rider: Ya see, these data piles were just abandoned in the Hollow, unclaimed equipment. According to the league's rules, it's finders keepers.
- Crafter Rider: To think, the Sons of Calydon would try to snatch our stuff using such a feeble lie. That's hilarious.
- Lucy: Hmph, at first I thought you were just small-time crooks, but you've clearly come prepared.
- Caesar: Psst, Lucy. What are you talking about?
- Lucy: To grind off numbers engraved on a metal surface in such a short time, you'd need a specialized grinder.
- Lucy: Since they've even gone to the lengths of preparing that kind of equipment, they must have planned for this well in advance.
- Caesar: Ahhh, I see!
- Caesar: Since Lucy doesn't want me meddling, I'll leave this to you, Lighter.
- Lighter: Got it, boss. Looks like it's my time to shine.
- Lighter: Listen up, I may not know the reason, but it looks like you're lookin' for a duel.
- Crafter Rider: Heh heh, since we're all bikers, this is the only fair way to solve a conflict.
- Crafter Rider: Lighter, they say you haven't lost a single duel since becoming a Champion of the Sons of Calydon. It's time to remind you of the humiliation of defeat.
- Crafter Rider: I don't think you'll be forgetting the Ember Arena any time soon.
- Lighter: —!!
- Crafter Rider: Haha, yes! It was tough going for ya for a while, huh? Taste of pain must still be fresh in your memory.
- Crafter Rider: To be straight with you, our Champion's from there too. But while you were twiddlin' your thumbs, he built up a twenty-fight winning streak!
- Lighter: ...Wait, it can't be...
- Crafter Rider: Hahaha, bet you're shakin' in your boots, Lighter. That's right you know just who we're talking about it...
- Lighter: Uh... sorry, what, what's his name again?
Battle of the Champions
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Battle of the ChampionsVideo Summary: The unassuming Champion, has become a thorn in someone's side?
- Bellum: Lighter!
- Bellum: You smug jerk!
- Bellum: It's me! Bellum!
- Bellum: You ended my twenty-win streak!
- Bellum: You cocky bastard!
- Bellum: Just because you're handsome, skilled, popular, and handsome...
- Bellum: You think you can just forget my name?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Wait, did he just say you're handsome twice?
- Lighter: Bellum, huh
- Lighter: That's cool
- Lighter: I'll remember you
- Bellum: Don't give me that crap!
- Bellum: You've already said that three times!
- Bellum: Enough talking—
- Bellum: Our beef ends today
- Bellum: Right here, right now!
- (Enter combat with Bellum (Enemy))
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But all that stuff about you losing before... (Is that all true?Is that all true? /
Is that true?Is that true?) - Lighter: Haha, of course it's true
- Lighter: I mean, winning isn't everything in that kind of place
- Bellum: Hey, Lighter — you'd better take this seriously!
- Bellum: Don't try to find excuses when you lose!
- Bellum: Aaaaah — Lighter! Take this!
- Lighter: Man, stop yelling my name like that!
- (After defeating Bellum (Enemy))
The Meaning of Honor
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
The Meaning of HonorVideo Summary: The unassuming Champion, has become a thorn in someone's side?
Story Description: Bellum accepted his defeat gracefully but regretted not being able to reclaim his honor by defeating Lighter. Lighter has a different perspective on honor. His sincere words resonated with Bellum bringing the dispute to an end.
- Bellum: Arghh... I... lost...
- Crafter Rider: Bellum lost? What... What should we do now? We were told that...
- Bellum: Don't do anything! Leave the data piles for the Sons of Calydon. I'll take responsibility for this.
- Crafter Rider: Ok... Ok. Understood, Bellum...
- Bellum: Lighter, I came here to face you. Now that we've fought, according to league rules, I concede defeat.
- Bellum: I just didn't expect that after all these years, I still couldn't beat you and reclaim my honor.
- Lighter: No, you're wrong... You never needed to reclaim any honor in the first place.
- Lighter: I didn't mean to forget your name. It's just that everything in the underground fighting scene means nothing to me.
- Bellum: What?!
- Lighter: Hurting an opponent for money, taking a dive for money...
- Lighter: Ha, that life has nothing to do with honor. Only those with no choice step into the ring. You were no different back then.
- Lighter: You've got the skills to leave that place behind and become a biker gang's Champion. Why leave your heart in that dark, cramped hellhole?
- Bellum: —!!
- Bellum: Lighter, you... you mean?
- Lighter: Be grateful for the Outer Ring. It doesn't care about your past or where you come from. If you've got the skills, you rewrite your fate.
- Lighter: If you just want to test your mettle against me, say the word. I'm down anytime! After all, I've got a rival that I've been itching to challenge for a while now.
- Bellum: I... I will.
- Bellum: Lighter... uh... thank you.
- Lighter: No problem, Ba... Bellum.
- Bellum: Aaaah Lighter! You never intended on remembering my name! You're just messing with me again!
- Lighter: Wait, aside from the name thing, I meant everything I said!
- Bellum: That doesn't make me feel any better!
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Data Collection |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 数据收集 Shùjù Shōují |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 資料收集 Shùjù Shōují |
| Japanese | データ収集 |
| Korean | 데이터 수집 Deiteo Sujip |
| Spanish | Recopilación de datos |
| French | Collecte de données |
| Russian | Сбор информации Sbor informatsii |
| Thai | การรวบรวมข้อมูล |
| Vietnamese | Thu Thập Dữ Liệu |
| German | Datensammlung |
| Indonesian | Pengumpulan Data |
| Portuguese | Coleta de Dados |
Change History
Released in Version 1.2 - Tour de Inferno
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