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First Signs

Last updated 2025-12-25

First Signs is an Event Commission and part of the main storyline for "En-Nah" Chess Saga at Failume Heights.

Steps

  1. Chat with Overtime-Enjoyer

Dialogue

Icon Dialogue Event Chat with Overtime-Enjoyer

The "En-Nah" Chess Legend is hosting a special showdown event, go check it out!
(Idle)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-nah... (When will I finally be free...)
(Talk to Overtime-Enjoyer)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-ne... Ehn-ne... (Hey there, welcome to the Chess Legend battle arena... We've got an exciting event going on right here. Win your way to the top and you'll score some sweet rewards.)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne. (If you want to join, please fill out the registration form, and I'll pass it on to the staff for you.)
Icon Dialogue Talk Huh? Aren't you a staff member?
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne. (No... I'm just the defending champion here. But explaining all this is part of my duty... Consider it my way of making amends.)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn, ehn-ne? (Let's put that aside for now — are you going to sign up?)
Icon Dialogue Talk ...Am I the only contestant?
Icon Dialogue Talk Looks pretty dead around here...
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-ne... Ehn-ne... (Well... due to an unexpected incident, a little Bangboo suddenly stood in front of me and blocked other contestants from getting near me, causing some chaos, so there's no one else here at the moment.)
Icon Dialogue Talk Is that so...
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-enn Neh-nen. (Though that little Bangboo was quickly taken away by a cute and charming girl to apologize to the other players... I don't think it had any bad intentions, probably just troubled by something.)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-enn neh-enn (Oh, we got a bit off track there. If you wanna join the event, fill out this registration form first.)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-ne, ehn-nen... (Once you've filled out the registration form, you can start the beginner challenges. After you complete all the challenges, I'll be waiting to face you in the final arena.)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn, ehn-ne... (Don't worry, the beginner challenges won't be too hard. It's just like a real job... Your first task is usually a test of endurance. Once you prove you can handle the tough stuff, there'll be endless tough stuff waiting for you.)
Icon Dialogue Event Got it... Let's begin!
Icon Dialogue Talk Let me get ready first
Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Chat with Overtime-Enjoyer

Enter the "En-Nah" Chess Legend event and complete today's two rounds of matches.
(Talk to Overtime-Enjoyer again if exited)
Overtime-Enjoyer: Ehn-ne... Neh-enn... (If you're ready to suffer, ah... I mean if you're ready to take on the challenge, we can begin.)
Icon Dialogue Event I'm ready
Icon Dialogue Talk Need some time

(Bubble)
(Enter the event menu)
Bolion: In Story Mode, you can use the environment to take on tough opponents
Bolion: Complete challenges to earn Victory Points
Bolion: Now, let's go take on a challenging opponent!

(Enter Beginner's Tutorial (I))
Bolion: You can recruit Bangboo in the Store
Bolion: Press the desired Bangboo to spend Coins and recruit it.Press the desired Bangboo to spend Coins and recruit it./Select the desired Bangboo and press <Action:UISubmit> to spend Coins and recruit it.Select the desired Bangboo and press <Action:UISubmit> to spend Coins and recruit it.
Bolion: Recruited Bangboo will appear in the Standby Zone
Bolion: Press the Store button to collapse or expand the StorePress the Store button to collapse or expand the Store/Press <Action:UIRightShoulder> to collapse or expand the StorePress <Action:UIRightShoulder> to collapse or expand the Store
Bolion: After collapsing the Store, you can see the enemy lineup above the battlefield
Bolion: ress the Combat button in the bottom right to start a battleress the Combat button in the bottom right to start a battle/Hold<Action:UIWest> to start a battleHold<Action:UIWest> to start a battle
Bolion: Before the battle starts, drag Bangboo in the Standby Zone onto the battlefield.Before the battle starts, drag Bangboo in the Standby Zone onto the battlefield./Before the battle starts, select Bangboo in the Standby Zone and press <Action:UISubmit> to place it on the battlefield.Before the battle starts, select Bangboo in the Standby Zone and press <Action:UISubmit> to place it on the battlefield.
Bolion: Also, you can drag to move Bangboo back to the Standby Zone from the battlefieldAlso, you can drag to move Bangboo back to the Standby Zone from the battlefield/Use the joystick to select Bangboo on the battlefield and press <Action:UIWest> to return it to the Standby ZoneUse the joystick to select Bangboo on the battlefield and press <Action:UIWest> to return it to the Standby Zone
Bolion: Bangboo will be automatically deployed at suitable locations for attacking.
Bolion: Hide the store to see more infoHide the store to see more info/Press <Action:UIRightShoulder> to hide the store and see more infoPress <Action:UIRightShoulder> to hide the store and see more info
Bolion: You can see your current turn and HP here
Bolion: Defeat all enemies in every turn to achieve victory
Bolion: Multiple identical Bangboo have appeared in the Store!
Bolion: Buy three identical Bangboo to fuse a higher-ranked Bangboo
Bolion: Buy the first Bangboo
Bolion: Buy the second Bangboo
Bolion: Buy the third Bangboo
Bolion: Three identical Bangboo can be fused into a more powerful Rank 2 Bangboo

(Enter Beginner's Tutorial (II))
Bolion: Your current Store level is 3 — you can deploy 3 Bangboo
Bolion: Press this button to buy Store EXPPress this button to buy Store EXP/Press <Action:UILeftShoulder> to buy Store EXPPress <Action:UILeftShoulder> to buy Store EXP
Bolion: Continue to buy Store EXP
Bolion: Your Store has reached Lv. 4! You can now deploy 4 Bangboo.

(Enter Beginner's Tutorial (III))
Bolion: The Bangboo's bonds will be displayed here.
Bolion: Check your activated bond effects here.
Bolion: You can see the probability of different rarity Bangboo appearing in the Store here
Bolion: Sometimes the Store might not have the Bangboo you want to recruit
Bolion: Press the Refresh button to find new BangbooPress the Refresh button to find new Bangboo/Press <Action:UINorth> to find new BangbooPress <Action:UINorth> to find new Bangboo
Bolion: Select the lineup recommendation icon in the top left
Bolion: Check out the recommended lineup here, and press the "Apply" button to use it
Bolion: Click the back button in the top left corner after applying

(After completing Refresh Frenzy)
Ye Shunguang: ...What should we do?
Icon Dialogue Talk What are you guys talking about?
Ye Shunguang: Ah, it's Junior (‍WiseWise / BelleBelle‍)!
Icon Dialogue Talk Ah, it's Senior Xiao'Guang!
Ye Shunguang: That's right, it's me!
Ye Shunguang: Eh? No way! You're not allowed to imitate my way of talking!
Bolion: Ehn, ehn-ne... (Master Xiao'Guang, I-I think I might have found a way to break through and help Sir Overtime shake off its inner demons!)
Icon Dialogue Talk Totally clueless...
Icon Dialogue Talk Care to explain?
Bolion: Ehn-ne-ne. (Please don't worry. Let me explain the whole situation in detail. I actually wish to seek your help in saving a young master from its suffering. Dark forces bind it, and to break free from its inner demons, it only seeks one defeat in a game of chess.)
Bolion: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne... (Alas, with my humble abilities alone, I cannot fulfill its wish. I can only try my best to shield it from challenges, giving it room to breathe, though this action may inevitably disturb others...)
Icon Dialogue Talk Huh?
Icon Dialogue Talk Say something I can understand.
Ye Shunguang: Haha, Bolion, you're just making (‍WiseWise / BelleBelle‍) more confused! Let me explain it~
Ye Shunguang: The whole story actually revolves around a young master called Sir Overtime. Bolion discovered it was being held hostage, forced to win Chess Legend matches through outside communication methods, thus ending up an undefeated champion in these duels.
Ye Shunguang: Though the young master doesn't want to win by cheating, it can't escape the threats from those pulling the strings behind the scenes. Its only hope lies in someone who can defeat it.
Icon Dialogue Talk Oh, so that's what you're talking about!
Icon Dialogue Talk Whoa, I had no idea there was more to this story!
Ye Shunguang: Oh right, Bolion... what did you mean by "a way to break through"?
Bolion: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne... (Little master, you're the solution! I still remember your brilliance that day on the chessboard... Though you were a beginner, your chess skills were unmatched, making every opponent bow in defeat. Afterwards, none dared to challenge your overwhelming prowess.)
Bolion: Hmm... (With your help, we can surely vanquish the evil demons plaguing Sir Overtime's soul!)
Ye Shunguang: Who would've thought Junior (‍WiseWise / BelleBelle‍) would have such an incredible past...
But now with such a talented chess player helping out, we've definitely got this!
Icon Dialogue Talk Just defeating it might not solve the problem...
Icon Dialogue Talk It ain't easy taking down cheaters...
Ye Shunguang: Don't forget about Bolion and me, your senior sister! We won't just stand by and watch!
Ye Shunguang: Just focus on your goal of defeating Sir Overtime and don't worry about anything else. While we may not be able to help with the match, but we can find a way to locate those sneaky rats. Heh... maybe we'll catch them red-handed during the final showdown!
Icon Dialogue Talk You're so dependable!
Icon Dialogue Talk We can definitely count on you!
Ye Shunguang: Hehe, that's right!
Now let your reliable senior sister go with you—
Icon Dialogue Talk To do heroic deeds?
Bolion: Ehn-ne! (To do heroic deeds!)

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishFirst Signs
Chinese
(Simplified)
初见端倪
Chinese
(Traditional)
初見端倪
Japanese事の始まり
Korean실마리 발견
Silmari Balgyeon
SpanishPrimeros indicios
FrenchPremiers signes
RussianПервые подсказки
Pervyye podskazki
Thaiเริ่มเห็นเค้าลาง
VietnameseDấu Hiệu Ban Đầu
GermanErste Anzeichen
IndonesianPertanda Pertama
PortuguesePrimeiros Sinais

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