Land of Rising Turmoil
Last updated 2025-12-12
Land of Rising Turmoil is the fifth episode of Season 2 - Chapter 1: Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Damian Arrives
- Enthusiastic Helper
- Once More, Into Lemnian
- Eric of the Union
- First Meeting with Dr. Lohr
- Lingering Remnants
- Solid Evidence
Steps
- Chat with Yixuan Shifu
- Investigate the production accident
- Head to Chan Lane to find the informant
- Return to Suibian Temple and find Yixuan Shifu
- Have a late-night chat with Yixuan Shifu
- Return to your room and rest
- Meet up with Paulo by the Cable Car
- Enter Lemnian Hollow via the Cable Car
- Talk to Eric about the production accident
- Talk to Dr. Lohr about the accident
- Enter and investigate the scene of the accident
- Head to the target destination
- Enter the sunken passage
- Use "Insight" to find the door controls
- Pass through the factory area to reach the high-rise building
- Chat with Senior Yinhu
- Head to the high-rise
- Defeat the enemy guards
- Take the elevator to the upper floors
- Find an area with a clear view
- Use "Disintegration" to clear the way
- Investigate the tower and collect intel
- Investigate the supply boxes near the tower
- Take the elevator to the other side of the building
- Exchange intel with Senior Yinhu
- Continue moving deeper
- Find a way to open the door
- Help Dr. Lohr find clues
- Find leads to the source of contamination
- Give the access card you found to the Bangboo
- Use the access card to open the door
- Continue investigating deeper
- Continue searching for the source of contamination
- Defeat the Ethereal blocking the way
- Find the drawbridge controls
- Activate the drawbridge controls
- Ride the platform to the other side
- Ask about Dr. Lohr's situation
- Defeat the Hollow Raiders blocking the way again
- Talk to Senior Yinhu about the situation
- Chat with Dr. Lohr
- Head to the source of the outbreak to collect samples
- Defeat the strange Ethereal
- Piece the clues together with Yixuan Shifu
- Return to Suibian Temple and talk to Yixuan Shifu
Gameplay Notes
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HP: 16,732 ATK: 1,825 +46 DEF: 723 Impact: 93 CRIT Rate: 51,8% CRIT DMG: 118,8% Anomaly Mastery: 92 Anomaly Proficiency: 90 PEN Ratio: 0% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 0 Energy Generation Rate: 0% Energy Limit: 120 DMG Bonus: 25,5% Sheer Force: 2,220 +14 Adrenaline GainAdrenaline Gain: 2 Adrenaline Generation Rate: 0% Max Adrenaline: 120 DMG Bonus: 0% |
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Dialogue
- (Talk to Yixuan)
Damian Arrives
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Damian Arrives"Video Summary: Meeting someone for the first time... when it might have been better not to meet at all.
Story Description: Someone calling himself Damian shows up at your door, claiming he's from Porcelumex, a TOPS subsidiary. He drops some not-so-subtle hints about staying out of trouble around here... Something feels off about him, like he's hiding something. Could there really have been a production accident in the Hollow?
- ???: You must be... the mystics of Yunkui Summit.
- ???: I am Damian Blackwood, head of the special development company Porcelumex under the TOPS Alliance.
- Damian: It's been long since Yunkui Summit last visited Waifei Peninsula. For an airship accident to occur upon your return and within my jurisdiction... Please accept my deepest apologies.
- Damian: I hear Yunkui Summit has become a partner of Mayor Mayflower. May I assume that your return was also at his behest?
- Yixuan: That's right. We are indeed under the mayor's commission to investigate the situation within Lemnian Hollow.
- Yixuan: I'll ask a disciple to send you the official commission mandate later.
- Damian: Just as I thought... However, I should notify you that the situation inside Lemnian Hollow is rather delicate.
- Damian: Porcelumex owns mining and refining equipment in the Porcelume production areas. I urge you to stay clear to avoid any complications.
- Damian: After all, we must ensure that Porcelume production and supply remain uninterrupted.
- Ju Fufu: Uninterrupted production? But I just heard something about a safety accident inside the Hollow from the workers.
- Ju Fufu: It was probably your irresponsible mining that caused the problem to begin with.
- Yixuan: Mhm, that's right.
- Yixuan: The safety incident Fufu mentioned can affect the Hollow. Naturally, Yunkui Summit must investigate.
- Damian: ...Yes, there was an accident, but we've already locked down the affected area according to protocol and have provided aid and compensation to the workers.
- Damian: For the safety of everyone here, again — I urge you to avoid entering the Porcelume production site.
- Damian: And finally, just a friendly reminder — The Porcelume mines are one of the TOPS Alliance's critical assets.
- Damian: It's in your best interest not to dig too deep... whether you're Yunkui Summit, or any other big name.
- Damian: That's all I shall say for now. This is my contact information. I bid you all farewell.
- Damian leaves Suibian Temple after giving his contact information.
- Ju Fufu: What's going on? This guy's got the face of a villain! He's hella suspicious!
- Yixuan: Fufu, what exactly was the accident you mentioned?
- Ju Fufu: Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) and I heard about it on our way back here... I think some workers were waiting for compensation. - Pan Yinhu: Yes, I heard about it too. The workers around here have been talking about it, something about a corrupted Porcelume production site inside the Hollow.
- Yixuan: But I don't know all the details.
It might be related to the Hollow anomalies.- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hmm... (An incident at the Porcelume production site on top of abnormal Hollow observation data... I have a feeling the two are connected somehow.An incident at the Porcelume production site on top of abnormal Hollow observation data... I have a feeling the two are connected somehow. /
There's been abnormal Hollow observation data and an incident at the Porcelume production site... Something tells me they're connected.There's been abnormal Hollow observation data and an incident at the Porcelume production site... Something tells me they're connected.) - Ye Shiyuan: Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) is right. As they say, "The more you try to cover something up, the more it gets exposed." - Ye Shiyuan: Sounds like we'll have to figure out a way into the Porcelume production site inside the Hollow.
- Ye Shiyuan: However, judging by what that Damian said, it won't be easy.
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), can you use your Hollow navigation tech to locate the production site? - I don't think so...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I called (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) earlier and he said there's a problem with the Lemnian Hollow observation data. We can't analyze it with the HDD's remote calculations, so (sheshe / hehe) has to come over and do it in person. - (ProtagonistProtagonist): We have to find a way to get (herher /
her [sic]her [sic] Tooltip for her [sic]ⓘ) here safely, Shifu. - Ye Shiyuan: Don't worry, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). I've sent the mayor's investigation mandate to Damian and formally requested his assistance in the matter. - Ye Shiyuan: Since this investigation is now officially a joint operation, even TOPS will have to think twice before trying anything shady.
- Ye Shiyuan: Besides, now that our operation has been revealed, there's no point in taking the airship route anymore. It's safer to just drive here on the freeway.
- As long as there are no more airship rides.
- Taking the freeway... is much better than an airship.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The freeway isn't exactly risk-free either... but still, it's much safer than an airship.
- Yixuan: In that case, let's divide and conquer.
- Yixuan: (Wise... youWise... you /
Belle... YouBelle... You), me, Fufu, and Yinhu will go question the workers. - Yixuan: Shiyuan will drive to Sixth Street and pick up your brother. Then we'll rendezvous at Suibian Temple.
- Yixuan: Don't worry. I'll do a reading of the trip before Shiyuan's departure, just to be safe.
- (Talk to Ju Fufu, Optional)
- Cowardly Worker: I really can't tell you... Porcelumex won't let me off the hook if I do!
- Ju Fufu:' I really am here to help you! You gotta trust me!
- Cowardly Worker: All I can say is... a production accident did indeed happen.
- Cowardly Worker: But I wasn't at the processing site at the time, so I've only heard rumors... You should ask someone else!
- Cowardly Worker: After all, Porcelumex is a TOPS subsidiary with the strongest legal team in New Eridu... One wrong word and I'll be sued into bankruptcy!
- Ju Fufu:' I won't tell anyone! Please, trust me!
- Cowardly Worker: Forget it. How do I know you're not secretly recording this, planning to set me up with some bogus accusation?
- Cowardly Worker: A friend of mine told others about an internal incident at Porcelumex, and they sued him for spreading rumors and damaging their reputation...
- Cowardly Worker: Not only do we not get paid for work these days, we gotta pay compensation... It's like taking out a loan to work! I won't end up like him!
- (Show your teacher's photo)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Would you mind taking a look at this photo? Have you seen this person? Or can you tell where this was taken?
- The worker carefully examines the photo.
- Cowardly Worker: Hmm, looks like an abandoned production area?
- Abandoned production area?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Abandoned production area? What's that?
- Cowardly Worker: Due to the changing distribution of Corruptive matter in the Hollow, we regularly relocate our production areas.
- Cowardly Worker: Look at all that Miasma in the background - this was probably shot in some abandoned production area...
- Cowardly Worker: But I dunno the exact location... After all, you can't really make out anything in this photo.
- Got it... thanks.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Got it, I'll go ask around some more! Thanks for your help!
- (Talk to Ye Shiyuan, Optional)
- Ye Shiyuan: So, you really won't tell me what's going on?
- Nervous Worker: I've told you everything I know. If you don't believe me, there's nothing more I can say.
- Nervous Worker: A safety accident did happen in the Hollow... but it was exactly as Porcelumex reported it.
- Nervous Worker: I don't care if you're a reporter or some investigator... that's all I know.
- Ye Shiyuan: Hmm... judging by your nervous glances and body language, you rehearsed all this beforehand, didn't you? And not very well at that.
- Nervous Worker: W—What? Our boss makes us recite this stuff every day for inspections... There's no way I'm bad at it!
- Nervous Worker: Look, just drop it already! I don't want any trouble!
- (Show your teacher's photo)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Oh right, could you take a look at this photo? Have you seen this person? Or can you tell where this was taken?
- After carefully examining the photo, they gently shake their head.
- Nervous Worker: Hmm... This person's getup doesn't look like a worker's... but it does seem to be taken in the Hollow.
- Nervous Worker: Just look! There's Miasma everywhere in the background — this must be inside the Lemnian, and recent too.
- Nervous Worker: But... just from this, I really can't tell where this is... All I know is that it's definitely not in our Porcelume production zone!
- Got it...
- Thank you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Got it! Thanks, I'll go ask around some more.
- (Talk to Pan Yinhu, Optional)
- Frustrated Worker: The Hollow safety incident... yeah, it did happened.
- Frustrated Worker: The production site was in total chaos that day... in the end, the entire staff evacuated the area.
- Frustrated Worker: It's still a restricted zone — people can't just waltz in there.
- Pan Yinhu: What caused the accident?
- Frustrated Worker: Hahaha... I really can't tell you.
- Frustrated Worker: If my boss finds out, my bonus this month is toast... But if you wanna know the real deal, you should hit up the folks at the union.
- Frustrated Worker: Hmm... but they're probably still be working in the Hollow right now. They haven't come out yet.
- (Show your teacher's photo)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Oh, by the way, could you take a look at this photo? Have you seen this person before? Or do you know where this was taken?
- They look at the photo with a puzzled expression.
- Frustrated Worker: Uh... all I can say is that it seems to be in the Lemnian Hollow, beyond that I'm clueless.
- Frustrated Worker: Is this person your friend?
- Sort of?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yeah, I guess you could say that. She means a lot to us.
- Frustrated Worker: Hmm... You should probably ask around in the Hollow then. I haven't seen anyone matching that description, and I haven't heard about anyone getting lost in there recently.
- Frustrated Worker: Sorry about that! I'm usually tied up working in the production area, so I don't really have time to keep up with all the gossip.
- (Talk to Idle Worker)
- Idle Worker: Mhm... Speaking of which, still no word about the compensation. Maybe I should ask about it later.
- Compensation?
- Idle Worker: Yeah, there was a safety incident in the Hollow recently, but we still haven't heard anything about compensation.
- Idle Worker: Ask Paulo and Eric if you want to know more. Though Eric's still in the Hollow right now.
- Idle Worker: If you want to talk to Paulo... he should be over there.
- (Talk to Paulo)
Enthusiastic Helper
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Enthusiastic Helper"Video Summary: Good people will always find each other.
Story Description: You encounter someone named Komano Manato, whose friend appears to be one of the victims of the production accident. You hear that there is an issue with the anti-corruption medicine in the Hollow, which caused many workers to have Corruption outbreaks. One worker, Paulo, says he will try to get you into the Porcelume production area in the Hollow to investigate the situation tomorrow. Unfortunately, he doesn't know anything about your teacher's photo.
- ???: Hey you... You've been running all around here. What do you want?
- Paulo: P—Porcelumex must have sent (himhim /
herher). - Paulo: I told you! They won't let us off the hook so easily!
- ???: Shut it, Paulo. You're giving me a headache...
- ???: Alright, I'll ask you one last time... What do you want?
- ???: If you're here for trouble, then why beat around the bush? Give me your best punch, right in my face!
- ...Why would anybody want to get punched?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Um... Why would anybody want to get punched?
- ???: First you get everyone riled up, taunt 'em into making the first move, and then you sue for compensation...
- ???: Yeah, I've seen enough from Porcelumex's playbook. So I won't throw the first punch!
- ???: Go ahead, the honor is all yours.
- ???: Just remember, once you throw that first punch, then whatever happens after will be considered self-defense... And then, it's my turn!
- Please calm down!
- I'm not with Porcelumex!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Please calm down! I'm not with Porcelumex. My name is (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), I'm from Suibian Temple. I just wanted to ask you something... - ???: Suibian Temple? Um... What did you want to know?
- I'm here to investigate the production accident.
- I'm here to investigate the situation inside the Hollow.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm here to investigate the situation inside Lemnian Hollow. I heard that there's been an accident.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But Porcelumex has been keeping everything under wraps, so I'm not sure what exactly happened... Anyway, I'm really not a TOPS employee.
- ???: So you're also after Porcelumex... My mistake, then.
- Komano Manato: My name is Komano Manato. My friend is still in a coma at the hospital because of this Porcelumex mess.
- Komano Manato: So I came here to figure out what happened and to help him get justice.
- Komano Manato: Wait... Since you're also looking into it, I guess that makes us allies.
- Paulo: Thank goodness... I was worried that you were with Porcelumex and came here to stir up trouble. So you're also looking into the corruption incident?
- Corruption incident?
- You know about it?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Corruption incident? (Sounds like you know about it.Sounds like you know about it. /
You know about it?You know about it?) Can you give me more details? - Paulo: Certainly... I was on the same shift with the guys that got sick, and I saw with my own eyes how their corruption broke out...
- The workers have been corrupted?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So you're saying the workers on the Porcelume production line became corrupted? But... shouldn't there be anti-corruption measures for operations inside the Hollow?
- Paulo: That's right. People who spend extended time inside the Hollow must wear protective suits and take anti-corruption medicine according to protocol. Otherwise, they'll be corrupted by Ether...
- Paulo: Most of us who are willing to work inside the Hollow already suffer from corruption after the fall of the Old Capital. We need to take anti-corruption medicine as long-term treatment.
- Paulo: Porcelumex provides the medicine, and that's why we're willing to put our lives on the line for them... But the medicine seems to be the cause of the issue this time.
- Paulo: My colleagues who drank the medicine quickly collapsed. Some of them even had a corruption outbreak on the spot... It took so much effort just to bring them to the hospital.
- Paulo: After Porcelumex learned of this, the first thing they did was order us to keep our mouths shut!
- Paulo: Later on, I heard the good Dr. Lohr say that there's something fishy with that batch of medicine! It was ineffective... Heartless company, they couldn't care less whether we live or die!
- How could they?!
- That's crossing the line!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): How could they?! I never thought Porcelumex would stoop this low!
- Paulo: That's right. Damian ordered a lockdown on the affected area, said the place was abandoned, and forbade us from going near it.
- Something feels off.
- There's definitely more to this.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Something doesn't feel right... I've got to find a way into that area and see what's going on.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): To tell you the truth, we are investigating for the mayor. Our goal is to find out what exactly happened inside the Hollow.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): If you're willing to work with us, I can help you and your fellow workers fight for your rights and secure better compensation!
- Paulo: Um... I uh...
- Komano Manato: Investigating for the mayor?
- Komano Manato: Paulo, this is your chance! Don't you want to get fair compensation and treat your family's corruption?
- Paulo: ...You're right, and, Yunkui Summit helped us a lot too, back when Old Capital fell... I trust you people.
- Paulo: Alright then, you have my word! When you're free, head to the Hollow cable car. I'll ask a worker friend to sneak you in!
- Paulo: As for the corrupted area... Although I can't get you in, I know someone who can! He also knows a lot more about the corruption incident than I do!
- Really?
- Thank you so much!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Really? Thank you so much! Don't worry, I promise I'll get to the bottom of this!
- Komano Manato: And if you need my help, you've got it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Actually, there is one more thing I wanted to ask... Have you seen this person in Waifei Peninsula? Or maybe you recognize the location in the photo?
- (You show the photograph from the mayor to the two.)
- Paulo: Um, I've never seen this person, and the location looks to be somewhere inside the Hollow. But I can't exactly pinpoint it...
- Komano Manato: Neither have I, but don't you worry, I'll ask my buddy with connections to ask around!
- Thank you!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I see... Thank you both. I'll ask around too!
- (Talk to Paulo again, optional)
- Paulo: I'll wait for you by the cable car tomorrow. You guys can just go straight there.
- Paulo: Porcelumex has their eyes on me, so watch yourselves and try not to draw any attention.
- Don't worry about it!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Don't worry, we'll be (carefulcareful /
super carefulsuper careful). - Paulo: Once we enter the Hollow tomorrow, I'll take you to meet someone who knows about the situation.
- Paulo: But if you want to investigate the accident area, you'll need to prepare your own Carrot.
- Leave it to me!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Don't worry, we'll prepare the Carrot ourselves. You just need to take us to find those in the know.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Oh right, there's one more thing I (wantwant /
wannawanna) ask... Have you seen the person in this photo? Or do you know where this photo was taken? - Paulo studies the photo intently.
- Paulo: This person looks like a researcher, but I've never seen them around Porcelumex's R&D department... though to be fair, I'm not exactly buddy-buddy with those bigshots anyway.
- Paulo: Did she get lost in the Hollow? I see Miasma everywhere in the background...
- We don't know the details yet.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We don't know the (specificsspecifics /
detailsdetails) yet, but we're trying to figure out where she went... - Paulo: Hmm... haven't seen her myself though. No worries, I'll ask the other workers for you!
- Paulo: If we get everyone involved, we might just find some clues!
- Thank you!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Thanks! I'll leave it to you to ask everyone then!
- (Talk to Yixuan)
Once More, Into Lemnian
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Once More, Into Lemnian"Video Summary: Dark clouds rise from the Hollow...
Story Description: You share your gathered intel with everyone. It looks like you'll have to check out the Hollow together tomorrow if you want to get to the bottom of this production accident.
- Yixuan: How's everyone's investigation going?
- Pan Yinhu: I haven't found any clues...
- Ju Fufu: Me neither... They all refused to tell us what happened, presumably by order of Porcelumex.
- Ju Fufu: I also checked out the Hollow cable car... I don't think we'll be able to blend in.
- Ju Fufu: Looks like we'll have to find another way into the Hollow... Should we contact the captain that helped us to sail us there?
- No need!
- I found some clues.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Don't worry, I found a worker who's willing to take us into the Hollow!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): And... he experienced that accident first hand. Apparently, the anti-corruption medicine TOPS provided was defective and caused a major corruption outbreak among the workers.
- Ju Fufu: I see... No wonder the workers are demanding compensation and coverage for their medical bills.
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), is this information reliable? - I can't be sure yet.
- I have to verify it myself.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It seems credible, but we still need to investigate the site of the incident in the Hollow.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Also, when he heard I was from Suibian Temple of Yunkui Summit, his attitude softened, and he said we'd helped them in the past... What did he mean by that?
- Yixuan: That was a long time ago.
- Yixuan: When the old capital fell, the members of Yunkui Summit helped evacuate the civilians. Some of them were relocated here.
- Yixuan: But we haven't come to Suibian Temple much since then.
- Yixuan: I didn't think they'd remember us after all these years.
- Oh really...
- No wonder the captain didn't charge us.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So that's the story... No wonder the captain wouldn't take our money.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But why did everyone stop coming here? Suibian Temple actually feels like a pretty nice place to live.
- Ju Fufu: Ahem! Let's talk about something else!
- Pan Yinhu: That's right! Why don't we eat something nice before heading into the Hollow? I'll prepare the food right away!
- Yixuan: No need to worry. It's just something from the past... I'll tell (hishis /
herher) the full story when the time's right. - Yixuan: Anyway, let's focus on the investigation for now.
First thing tomorrow! Sure thing!You start preparing the Carrot data for tomorrow, and before you know it, night has fallen...
Time to have a chat with Shifu.
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), I mentioned before that I'd help unlock your potential and teach you our craft. - Yixuan: If you're free right now, we can get started.
- No problem!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): No problem! What do you need me to do, Shifu?
- Yixuan: While Yunkui Summit's craft has many branches and forms, they all stem from the same root: the manipulation of Ether.
- Yixuan: To master these techniques, you must first be able to sense Ether frequencies and resonate with them... This requires balancing your acupoints and ensuring energy can flow smoothly through your meridians.
- Yixuan: According to Yunkui Summit's recorded traditions, you're supposed to burn incense, take a ritual bath, and wait for an auspicious time to perform the ceremony to cleanse your meridians...
- Yixuan: But after studying the ancient texts, I found that many steps could be simplified. The most crucial parts are to choose the right time and a suitable location with proper feng shui.
- I see!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I see! As expected of Shifu!
- Yixuan: I've found the perfect spot. Time is of the essence; let us head there at once to balance your meridians.
- Following Yixuan, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) arrives at a quiet spot at the designated time.
(WiseWise /BelleBelle) sits cross-legged, closing (hishis / herher) eyes to regulating (hishis / herher) breathing in accordance with Yixuan's instructions. - Yixuan places her hand on (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)'s back, and at the moment of contact, a gentle, warm current slowly flows through (WiseWise / BelleBelle)'s body...
In the night, everything around is quiet, as if time froze in this moment.
- Yixuan: Perfect, your meridians are now clear, allowing you to sense Ether frequencies. Next time we enter the Hollow, I'll teach you our craft.
- Yixuan: As for whether you can master it, that depends on your own potential. But fret not... I'll teach you step by step until you succeed.
- Yixuan: Once you can sense the Ether frequency, you'll gradually learn to control its flow... While it's not exactly a mystic technique, it can be applied to various objects — quite a handy trick. You'll get to experience the finer details as you go along.
- Thank you, Shifu!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Thanks, Shifu! I feel completely different.
- Yixuan: Then... let's stay here for a moment so you can familiarize yourself with your cleared meridians. I shall keep you company.
- Yixuan steadies her breathing, quietly standing to the side... Perhaps you could have a chat with her.
- About your craft...
- About (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)... - (ProtagonistProtagonist): By the way, when my (sistersister /
brotherbrother) comes, will you help clear his meridians and teach him your craft too? - Yixuan: Indeed. When he gets here, I'll teach it to him all over again. By the way... you two are siblings by blood, correct? I can see you get along really well.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Yup, but Belle can be quite the prankster sometimes — like stealing my pudding or deliberately picking horror movies for me to watch when we're restocking.Yup, but Belle can be quite the prankster sometimes — like stealing my pudding or deliberately picking horror movies for me to watch when we're restocking. /
Yup, but sometimes my brother makes me mad too, like when he steals my pudding or picks a bunch of boring artsy films when restocking.Yup, but sometimes my brother makes me mad too, like when he steals my pudding or picks a bunch of boring artsy films when restocking.) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): But even if (sheshe /
hehe) pulls these pranks, I'll still forgive (herher / himhim). I guess only people with siblings can truly understand this feeling. - Yixuan: Right. I get it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So, Shifu, you have siblings too? What are they like?
- A hint of sadness flashes across Yixuan's expression, seeming to have been reminded of something.
- Yixuan: Yes... once upon a time.
- Yixuan: But now, all of that is in the past.
- (Comfort Yixuan)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Sorry... I shouldn't have asked.
- Yixuan: No matter. I was just reminded of old matters of our sect.
- Yixuan: Now that you've become my disciple, there are things I should tell you. However, now is not the time.
- Yixuan: It's getting pretty late. We still need to head into the Hollow tomorrow, so let's head back and catch some rest.
- Yixuan: You'll need to regulate your meridians one more time. I'll come find you when it's time.
- Alright, Shifu, get some rest.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Alright... You should get some rest too, Shifu!
- At Yixuan's request, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) leaves first.
She remains alone, pacing with a melancholic expression.
- (Interact with Warm Bed)
- (It's getting late, I should get some rest.)
- Rest
- You close your eyes. It feels like every meridian in your body is resting, and you quickly drift off to sleep.
- Leave
- (I had a really good sleep — all that built-up fatigue has just melted away.)p
- (We agreed to meet by the cable car near the Hollow before, I should head over there.)
- Paulo: Is everyone here? If you're ready, I'll lead you into the Hollow.
- Everyone's here!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Alright, everyone's here. We can head out now. Are we taking the cable car to get into the production site inside the Hollow?
- Paulo: That's right. The cable car here connects to a stable large-scale spatial fissure. Eventually, Porcelumex set up the cable car system to make it easier to travel in and out of the Hollow.
- Paulo: I've got an ID card from the colleague I'm switching shifts with. Let's use it to swipe into the production site, and I'll introduce you to those who are familiar with the production accident.
- Paulo: But don't go wandering off once you're in the Hollow — there's a lot of Miasma around here. If you get lost, things could get real ugly!
- Got it, let's roll!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Got it! Don't worry Paulo, we'll be (careful.careful. /
careful!careful!) - Paulo: Alright, let's get onto the cable car!
- Wait a moment...
- Paulo: Be quick about it, I'll wait here for you.
- (Exits dialogue)
- (Talk to Cable Car Staff)
- (The next cable car is about to depart. Will you get on?)
Ride (Enter Battle)- (You board the cable car, slowly heading into the Hollow.)
- Leave
Talk to Eric about the production accident
- (Idle)
- Exploreboo: En an, ne-nanah! (Dr. Lohr's plan will definitely succeed!)
- Pressureboo: En-ahn, en-nehnah... (I'll help the doctor...)
- (Talk to Exhausted Worker, Optional)
- Exhausted Worker: Hmm... you don't look like you work here?
- Exhausted Worker: And judging by how you're sneaking around, you probably don't work for Porcelumex...
- Exhausted Worker: Are you a reporter here to do an interview?
- That's right.
- Exhausted Worker: Then you better watch out... Since the production accident, quite a few reporters have been trying to sneak in for interviews, hoping to score some big news.
- Exhausted Worker: But in the end, they were all sued by Porcelumex. Not a single one was left to speak up for us...
- Exhausted Worker: At this point, I'm exhausted and ready to throw in the towel.
- Exhausted Worker: If you're dead set on investigating, go talk to Eric... Let me catch my breath for a bit. Got work to get back to anyway.
- (Talk to Nervous Worker, Optional)
- Nervous Worker: Hold up! How did you get in here? This is a production area, you can't just waltz in whenever you want!
- I'm an investigator hired by the mayor.
- Nervous Worker: What? An... an investigator? Is the mayor unhappy with our production progress here?
- Nervous Worker: Sorry, I was being a little loud... I—I was just taking a quick break during the shift change.
- Nervous Worker: I'm heading back to the production line right now! Don't you dare snitch on me to the mayor and other higher-ups!
- I'm here to investigate the production accident.
- Nervous Worker: W—What? Please don't ask me questions like that!
- Nervous Worker: My boss said during the morning meeting that we're not supposed to spread this, or we'll get our performance bonuses docked!
- (Talk to Idle Worker, Optional)
- Idle Worker: Hmm... who are you guys? Who let you in here?
- I'm an investigator hired by the mayor.
- Idle Worker: Hold up? The m—mayor's investigator? Since when do we have random inspections? Nobody upstairs told us about this!
- Idle Worker: Uh... W—What would you like to check? Over there is our anti-corruption medicine device, with the latest medication replacement date right on it.
- Idle Worker: Or would you rather check out the production line? Let me notify the supervisor, and I'll get you set up with a helmet and protective gear!
- No need! Don't notify anyone!
- Idle Worker: No way! Even if you're the Mayor's investigators, you can't enter the Porcelume production area dressed like that. You must wear protective equipment first.
- Idle Worker: Our supervisor should still be over by the production line. Once I find them, I'll put in a request for protective equipment for you!
- (Talk to Eric)
Eric of the Union
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Eric of the Union"Video Summary: All preparations must wait for the right opportunity.
Story Description: You find Eric, the head of the Porcelumex Labor Union, who's gathering evidence of this production accident to file a claim against Porcelumex. He mentions that Dr. Lohr could help you find evidence, so you can try talking to him. You ask him about your teacher's photo, but he doesn't know anything about it, either.
- Eric: You must be the investigators that Paulo mentioned!
- Eric: Wonderful, with your help, we'll have a chance to discuss compensation with Porcelumex.
- You are...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Sorry, you are...?
- Eric: I'm Eric, head of the Porcelumex Labor Union. We do what we can to help folks when they're going through tough times.
- Eric: Surely you've heard of the production accident by now?
- Ju Fufu: We have a general idea. The anti-corruption medicine was defective, causing a corruption outbreak among the workers, right?
- Eric: Yes, ever since that happened, I've been assembling everyone to negotiate with Damian for compensation.
- Eric: But now I hear Damian's putting it on hold, waiting for a chance to cut the compensation... We're looking for a way to negotiate with him.
- Eric: We decided to take action. We can't let him get away with this anymore.
- What do you plan to do?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Do you have any plans?
- Eric: Porcelumex is unwilling to compensate us because it determined that we can't prove it's their medicine that's at fault.
- Eric: If they wanted to, they could even claim that the workers were hospitalized from pre-existing corruption that dates back to the fall of the old capital.
- Eric: So, we plan on searching for evidence that Porcelumex's medicine is defective! As long as we have solid evidence, we can rally everyone to protest against this injustice and demand compensation!
- Ju Fufu: But aren't you still relying on their cheap medicine to slow down the corruption symptoms?
- Ju Fufu: Even if you have evidence, you'll be cut off from anti-corruption medicine as soon as you fall out with them, right?
- Eric: That's exactly why we've been holding back for all these years. But things have changed lately!
- Eric: Dr. Lohr is willing to treat us at lower rates.
- Eric: Thanks to him, we were able to break free from Porcelumex's control... Now he's the backbone of the union.
- Oh really?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Oh really? How did he manage to provide low-cost anti-corruption medicine?
- Eric: I don't know the technical specifics, but I believe he used the early production facilities that Porcelumex abandoned and organized a group of people to privately produce it.
- Ju Fufu: This medicine... doesn't sound very safe.
- Eric: Who cares! If we don't resist, we have no hope left.
- Eric: By the way, Dr. Lohr is going to look for evidence of Porcelumex being responsible for the production site accident. If you want, you can ask him about the details.
- One more thing...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Before I go, there's one more thing I need to confirm. Have you seen this person?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Or can you tell where this photo was taken?
- (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) shows Eric the photo. - Eric: Hmm... No, I've never seen this person around here. But there's a lot of Miasma in the background... Maybe it's somewhere deep in Lemnian Hollow?
- Eric: That's all I can say.
- Got it...
- Thank you...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Gotcha... thanks anyway. I'll ask others about it.
- (Talk to Dr. Lohr)
First Meeting with Dr. Lohr
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"First Meeting with Dr. Lohr"Video Summary: You can only rely on yourself to save yourself.
Story Description: Dr. Lohr says that, to help the workers, he used abandoned production lines to produce an anti-corruption medicine called "Alleviating Water" and distributed it to everyone as an alternative to TOPS's treatment.
Now, if you can just find evidence of the production accident, you can get more workers to protest against Porcelumex and fight for their rights...
Now, if you can just find evidence of the production accident, you can get more workers to protest against Porcelumex and fight for their rights...
- Dr. Lohr: Oh? You must be the investigators that Eric mentioned.
- Dr. Lohr: He sounded so excited over the communicator... saying that the mayor's investigators are coming to inspect the Porcelume production site.
- Ju Fufu: You must be Dr. Lohr. I heard you're providing medicine to everyone, is that true?
- Dr. Lohr: Hahaha... Eric really can't keep any secrets, huh. I can't believe he told you that.
- Dr. Lohr: Just don't go spreading it around... If Porcelumex finds out, I'll be in big trouble.
- We won't tell.
- How do you make the medicine?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Don't worry, we won't. But... can you tell us how the medicine is made?
- Dr. Lohr: There's nothing special about the composition of the anti-corruption medicine. Actually, the most valuable ingredient is Porcelume powder... which is common in Lemnian Hollow.
- Dr. Lohr: I recently discovered an old production line that Porcelumex abandoned in the Hollow back when the old capital fell. With the help of a friend, we managed to repair it.
- Dr. Lohr: I didn't have high hopes at first, but as luck would have it, those old machines began working.
- Dr. Lohr: I named this medicine "Alleviating Water"... Hopefully, it'll help alleviate people's corruption symptoms and help them escape Porcelumex's trap.
- Trap?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Porcelumex's trap? What do you mean?
- Dr. Lohr: Have you ever considered that, while Porcelumex has been providing anti-corruption medicine, they don't really want to cure these people working in the Hollow?
- Dr. Lohr: It'd benefit them more to provide weaker medicine just enough to slow the progression of their illness, not stop it. That way, these workers are stuck here forever.
- Dr. Lohr: After all, nobody wants to work in the Hollow long-term, except those who were already corrupted during the fall of the old capital.
- Dr. Lohr: Porcelumex is deliberately delaying because it doesn't want its cheap, long-term labor to leave with large sums of compensation.
- Dr. Lohr: That's why we can't trust the medicine they give us. We have to find a way to make our own.
- Dr. Lohr: This path is illegal and very risky, yes, but at least it's a hopeful one.
- Yixuan: Dr. Lohr, you said Porcelumex is delaying compensation... but do you have evidence?
- Dr. Lohr: Of course. My friend works in the local hospital. He checked Porcelumex's medical records and statistics.
- Dr. Lohr: The medical records of the victims have been tampered with, so there is no specific reason for their illness, let alone any compensation process.
- Dr. Lohr: They're clearly trying to cover the whole thing... Without hard evidence, they'll never process the compensation.
- Dr. Lohr: I've been trying to obtain evidence, but that area has been abandoned... and is ridden with Ethereals. It's impossible for me.
- Dr. Lohr: Since you're the mayor's investigators, you must be able to find your way in the Hollow.
- Dr. Lohr: If you can help me with the investigation, you should be able to figure out the cause of the contamination.
- Dr. Lohr: You guys can go ahead and follow the Carrot data and investigate the site. But the area's swarming with Ethereals... Are you sure you'll be alright?
- Dr. Lohr: Don't worry, we know what we're doing.
- Dr. Lohr: Alright, I'll go investigate the vicinity. If everything goes according to plan, let's meet up near the site.
- Yixuan: The restricted area should be up ahead. Be careful and stay safe while investigating, everyone.
- Yixuan: There's more Miasma in the Lemnian Hollow than before... Something doesn't feel right.
- Ju Fufu: Don't worry, Shifu, we'll be careful.
- We need to examine the observation devices too.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Speaking of which, if we're going to help Dr. Lohr find evidence, what about the observation devices in the Hollow?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Based on the information from the mayor, the observation devices near here have recorded a lot of strange data. We need to find a way to inspect their data modules.
- Yixuan: Don't worry, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), leave it to me. - Pan Yinhu: Let's split up. You guys go help Dr. Lohr investigate, and I'll check the data devices nearby. We'll be more efficient this way.
- Got it!
- I'm counting on you, senior!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Got it! It's up to you, then! I'll copy the Carrot data for you. It marks the observation devices in this area that have issues.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): All you need to do is find the observation devices and send me their data.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The environment in the Lemnian Hollow is complicated, plus there's a lot of Miasma, so don't wander too far from us.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I've installed a tracking system in your data analysis device, so if something goes wrong, we can see each other's location.
- Yixuan: You've thought of everything! Don't worry, I won't stray too far from you.
- (Open Investigation Zone Mode Tutorial)
- Yixuan: There's a good vantage point over there — that should give us a better look at the surrounding area.
- Yixuan: Let's go over there.
- Yixuan: Though this area has been abandoned.
- Yixuan: The corruption outbreak must've left some traces.
- Yixuan: Ether residue wouldn't just vanish.
- (Approach the marked location)
- (Open Miasma Growths tutorial)
- Ju Fufu: I didn't expect there to be so much Miasma around here.
- Ju Fufu: Is it because of the accident that happened?
- (Approach the marked location)
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), I'm going to teach you the "Perception Technique". - Yixuan: This is the special technique of Yunkui Summit. It has many variations and uses.
- Yixuan: The principle lies in sensing the frequency of surrounding Ether waves, then using Ether Resonance to trigger a phase change.
- Yixuan: I've already opened up your meridians, so you should be able to sense the Ether resonance frequency now.
- Yixuan: First, I'll teach you the "Insight" form of the "Perception Technique". This skill allows you to track lingering traces of Ether nearby.
- (Open The Insight Ability tutorial)
- (Activate the technique)
- Yixuan: Now let's try a Perception Technique.
- Yixuan: "Insight" allows one to see the traces of Corrupted matter.
- Yixuan: Control your breathing, and feel the ether fluctuations around you.
- (Interact with Miasma Symbiotes)
- Yixuan: The Miasma is particularly strong here...
- You're right.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're right, Shifu. There's something odd about these remnants.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): There are strange symbols on the ground... I have no clue what's going on.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'll take a photo for now and analyze it later when I get back!
- Yixuan: When the Corruption outbreak began, people panicked and fled, seeking safety wherever they could.
- Yixuan: These Ether traces must be from that time.
- Yixuan: Now that you can see the traces using "Insight."
- Yixuan: Let's follow their trail and see where it leads.
- (Talk to Pan Yinhu)
- Pan Yinhu: Oh! You're here!
- Yinhu?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yinhu? What are you doing here?
- Pan Yinhu: I copied the data from several Hollow observation devices, and just happened to come across a Bangboo being attacked by Ethereals, so I rescued it.
- Pan Yinhu: I only found out later... it was sent by Dr. Lohr to assist us with the investigation, but it was ambushed by Ethereals on the way here.
- Pan Yinhu: I noticed a Fissure Beacon nearby and figured you'd come here to rest, so I brought it along.
- Bangboo Faith: Ehn-na nhu, nhe-ne nha. (Thanks for saving me! I was sent by Dr. Lohr to assist with the investigation.)
- Bangboo Faith: Ehn-ehn, nhe-na nu. (I can guide you to the locations the doctor marked.)
- Thanks.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Thanks for your help.
- Bangboo Faith: Nha-nhu ne, ehn-nhe na. (There's a tower up ahead, it's an abandoned production facility.)
- Bangboo Faith: En-nhu na na. (The doctor said it's very close to the site where the Corruption event happened, and all the clues are there.)
- Pan Yinhu: Got it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): A tower? Got it. We'll go take a look.
- Pan Yinhu: By the way, this Fissure Beacon here is a device used by the Investigative Association to monitor spatial rifts.
- Pan Yinhu: I'm not sure if it's still functional... but if we can fix it, we'll be able to detect the nearby spatial rifts.
- Ju Fufu: Do you think we could still use it? It sure feels like it's been sitting here for eternity.
- Let me check.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Allow me to check, a moment please.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hmm... The data module is still running, so it can't be severely damaged, probably just a loose connection...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let me adjust it a bit... Good, it should be back in working condition!
- Ju Fufu: Huhhhh? It's fixed already?
- Ju Fufu: Shifu was right. You're as good as the hackers in movies!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You flatter me... it's just basic repair work, really.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): By the way, the device shows a fissure nearby that leads out of the Hollow. If anyone's tired, we can go back and rest.
- (Open Fissure Beacon tutorial)
- (After approaching the designated location)
- The production area Bangboo Faith mentioned is just ahead. After confirming the location, everyone sets out.
- (After approaching 3 Huskrons)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Looks like we've got some tough customers!
- Ju Fufu: Don't worry, Shifu's here.
- Ju Fufu: Let's get rid of them!
- Yixuan: We're at the Edge of the Hollow, but the Miasma is still so dense...
- Ju Fufu: This Hollow's got a weird vibe to it.
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), now's the perfect time. Let me teach you the Disintegration form of the Perception Technique. - Yixuan: The principle lies in forcibly disrupting the resonance frequency of Ether, causing a rapid phase transformation that ultimately breaks down the target.
- Yixuan: Mhm... but actions speak louder than words. Why don't you try it yourself?
- (Open The Disintegration Ability tutorial)
- Yixuan: Attune yourself to the frequency of the corruption first.
- Yixuan: Gently move the ether around you. Let it fall into resonance.
- Yixuan: Then alter its frequency to disrupt its stability.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Let me give it a shot...
- (After clearing the corrupted matter)
- Ju Fufu: Huh? It worked?!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I just did exactly what Shifu said...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Didn't expect it to work so well...
- Ju Fufu: Whoa... your talent's kinda scary.
- Yixuan: You catch on quickly.
- Yixuan: The potential you possess is truly astonishing.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hehe... I'm flattered, Shifu. Might've just been beginner's luck.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Anyway, let's keep investigating.
- Anti-Corruption Medicine Device: (The smart data from the medication device still contains a lot of employees' medication records.)
- This might come in handy.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): These data modules contain records of employees' medication and work conditions...
- Yixuan: So? Did you discover anything?
- Not yet.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Mhm... everything seems normal so far, except that the medication records suddenly stop on a certain day. Perhaps that's the day of the Corruption incident.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The last entry says the workers at the rest area were a bit odd... Over there near the pit.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So that's where the Corruption incident happened?
- Yixuan: That's quite possible... the Ether activity in the area does feel a little strange.
- Yixuan: Let's head over to the area near the incident site and look around.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The accident site should be right over there.
- Ju Fufu: Great. Let's go check it out.
- (When taking the elevator)
- Yixuan: The Ether levels around here are rising.
- Yixuan: Must be remnants from the Corruption outbreak.
- Yixuan: As expected — this entire place has been polluted.
- Ju Fufu: If you work in the Hollow long-term... Can Corruption really be cured?
- Ju Fufu: Feels like a never-ending cycle...
- (Talk to Pan Yinhu)
- Pan Yinhu: You guys are here too? How's the investigation going?
- Going good.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We made decent progress. What about you, Senior?
- Pan Yinhu: I ran into some Hollow Raiders nearby, roughed them up a bit, and asked them about what's going on around here.
- Pan Yinhu: Word is, this area's supposed to be where that Corruption incident went down.
- Pan Yinhu: After Porcelumex left, someone on Inter-Knot's been offering big money for the production equipment here... They were here to dismantle the machines.
- Pan Yinhu: During the process, they also found some weird pharmaceutical data, but they trashed it.
- Ju Fufu: Hm? Pharmaceutical data? Sounds like there might be some info about the production accident in there.
- Pan Yinhu: Right, I was thinking the same thing. I've got all the observation data that you asked me to collect, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). I'm planning to head to the Hollow Raiders' hideout to see if I can salvage any clues. - That sounds dangerous.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Sounds kinda dangerous... Are you really gonna be okay going alone, Senior?
- Pan Yinhu: Don't sweat it. It's not you who should be worried, it's those Hollow Raiders.
- Ju Fufu: That's right! Junior Yinhu is super strong, so don't worry... just leave everything to him.
- Pan Yinhu: Yep, you guys keep following those clues. I'll catch up with you once I deal with those Hollow Raiders.
- Pan Yinhu: If you need to rest up, you can head back for a bit.
- Let's keep investigating!
- (Leave the Hollow)
- Pan Yinhu: Alright, let's head back and get some rest.
- (Talk to Control Device)
- The red indicator light on the control device is flashing, seems like it needs authorization to activate.
- Start
- Control device: Beep beep beep beep— (Warning! Permissions system error!)
- (Device activation failed... We might need authorization to open...)
- Leave
- (Approach Bangboo Faith)
- Bangboo Faith: Nhe-nhu ehn-nha. (The Carrot data the doctor marked shows there might be something here that could serve as a clue...)
- Bangboo Faith: Nhe-nhu ehn, nha ehn-na... (but there's something in the way. It doesn't look like I can get through...)
- I'll figure something out!
- Bangboo Faith: En-nahne, ne-nahneh! (Really? I'll leave it to you guys then!)
- (Interact with Left-Behind Toolkit)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (That Bangboo should still be around here. Let's go and find it.That Bangboo should still be around here. Let's go and find it. /
That Bangboo should still be around here. Let's go let it know what's up.That Bangboo should still be around here. Let's go let it know what's up.)
- Bangboo Faith: Ehn-ehn na, ehn-nha na. (Have you cleared all that stuff that was in the way?)
- It's all cleared out!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): All cleared out! And I found an access card for the main gate. But I don't have any data modding gear with me — think you could help crack it?
- Bangboo Faith: En-nah-neh, nenah-nuhne! (No problem! Leave it to me!)
- Bangboo Faith: En-nah en-nehna, neh-nahnene. (Hmm... let me see... There! I modified its data interface.)
- Bangboo Faith: En-nah, neh-nuh-nah! (Now you should be able to use it!)
- (Interact with Control Device)
- Yixuan: There's more and more Corruption residue around here.
- Yixuan: It might attract Ethereals.
- Yixuan: Stay alert, everyone.
- Ju Fufu: Careful, people! This one looks pretty tough!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's a superior Ethereal!
- (After defeating the Ethereal)
- Ju Fufu: Phew... That one's taken care of.
- Yixuan: Hmm... there appears to be an issue with the Ether flow in this device.
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), now that you can sense Ether frequencies, why don't you try fixing it? - Okay, let me give it a shot!
- Yixuan: Just take a deep breath and focus on sensing the Ether frequency.
- (Interact with Elevation Control Terminal)
- (Enter Ether Tuning)
- (Open Ether Tuning tutorial)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Nice, we should be able to get past now!
- (After arriving at the designated location)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Carrot data (suggestssuggests /
showsshows) that the site of the accident is just ahead. - (ProtagonistProtagonist): We might find some clues there. Let's investigate.
- Bangboo Faith: Nhe-en ne, nha-ehn nhu. (Looks like those weird big guys are up ahead again...)
- Bangboo Faith: Ehn-ehn na en? (What should we do... can you guys still beat them?)
- No problem!
- Bangboo Faith: En-nah, en-neh-ne! (Awesome! I'll leave it to you guys!)
- Bangboo Faith: En-ennenah, ne-neh-nah! (If we lose, let's split up and run in different directions! I won't drag you down with me!)
- (After defeating all enemies)
- (Talk to Pan Yinhu)
- Pan Yinhu: Shifu, you're here?
- Yixuan: So, did you sort things out on your end? Any discoveries?
- Pan Yinhu: I went to the Hollow Raiders' hideout and took care of their leader... Looks like these guys were just hired thugs doing it for the money.
- Pan Yinhu: I chased them all away... They shouldn't come back to mess with our investigation now.
- Pan Yinhu: But I did find some records of workers taking Corruption medicine. Could be useful evidence.
- Great!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Great! I'll analyze it when I get back and see if I can find any clues.
- Yixuan: Well done, Yinhu.
- Pan Yinhu: Although the Hollow Raiders are no longer a threat, we still need to stay on our toes.
- Pan Yinhu: I checked out the surroundings, looks like the accident site is just up ahead... We better stay vigilant.
- Pan Yinhu: But with Shifu here, I guess there's no need to worry too much.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Huh? Is that... Dr. Lohr?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Isn't he investigating another area? What's he doing here?
- Ju Fufu: Hmm... Lets go ask him what's going on.
- (Talk to Dr. Lohr)
Lingering Remnants
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Lingering Remnants"Story Description: Dr. Lohr wants to collect evidence in the Corruption outbreak area, but there seems to be some strange activity there — looks like Ethereals are lurking around... Why don't we help him by clearing them out?
- Dr. Lohr: Thank goodness! You're here... I thought I was done for.
- Ju Fufu: Huh? Dr. Lohr? Weren't you investigating the outskirts? What're you doing here?
- Dr. Lohr: I just wanted to see if I could take a shortcut to collect some samples. I didn't expect Ethereals to target me and chase me all the way here...
- Dr. Lohr: Good thing you showed up, phew. Right, did you manage to find any evidence?
- We did!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We ran into your Bangboo! It led us to all sorts of evidence.
- Dr. Lohr: Great! That should be enough evidence then! I also collected a number of Corruption samples to support our case.
- Dr. Lohr: The area up ahead is where the Corruption symptoms broke out. I want to collect some more samples there to make sure our evidence is tight.
- Dr. Lohr: However... I heard Ethereals over there... I think they've been roaming the area, just waiting to jump out and attack...
- Ju Fufu: Don't worry! We'll head over and check it out.
- Ju Fufu: If any Ethereals show up, we'll deal with them!
- Dr. Lohr: Wonderful! I'll be counting on you then!
- (After arriving at the designated location)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): This Ethereal looks (kindakinda /
kind ofkind of) off. Be careful! - Ju Fufu: It might have something to do with the Miasma.
- Ju Fufu: It looks pretty gross...
- Yixuan: Fufu, don't underestimate it.
- Yixuan: Watch out! Its attacks are dangerous. End it fast!
- Ju Fufu: You got it Shifu! We'll wipe that smug look off its face real quick!
Solid Evidence
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Solid Evidence"Video Summary: Everything seems undeniable.
Story Description: You gathered plenty of evidence in the Hollow that should prove the truth of the production accident. Dr. Lohr says he'll make the investigation results public, exposing Porcelumex's crimes of neglecting worker safety.
- The Ethereals have been dispersed. Dr. Lohr carefully heads over to collect the Corruption sample.
- Dr. Lohr: Phew... This investigation was too risky. If it wasn't for your help, I probably wouldn't have made it back.
- Dr. Lohr: Thank you all for helping with the investigation.
- Dr. Lohr: We've now gathered sufficient evidence to lay out the details of the accident.
- Dr. Lohr: Eric and the others just finished their shift and are resting outside the Hollow. I'll head out and update them on the investigation.
- Dr. Lohr: Next, we'll rally everyone to discuss how to fight for compensation from Porcelumex.
- Dr. Lohr: Everyone from Yunkui Summit, I'm grateful for your help!
- Ju Fufu: Don't mention it. We're here to investigate the incident anyway, helping you was no trouble at all.
- Dr. Lohr: I really appreciate it... your help made my plan go much more smoothly.
- Your plan?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Your plan? What do you mean?
- Dr. Lohr: Well... I asked Eric and the members of the union to formulate a plan to protest against Porcelumex.
- Dr. Lohr: It's time to put everything into action.
- (Talk to Yixuan)
- Yixuan: Everyone here? It's time we got out of here.
- Ju Fufu: *sigh*... What a shame, I was just getting warmed up! I could totally go another round with those Ethereals, land a couple of solid strikes right in their core!
- Pan Yinhu: Senior, you're exaggerating again. Let's hurry back already.
- Right.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Senior Yinhu is right — with all this evidence, we should be able to prove that the Corruption incident really happened.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Let's leave this Hollow as soon as possible.Let's leave this Hollow as soon as possible. /
Let's get outta this Hollow as soon as possible.Let's get outta this Hollow as soon as possible.) - Ju Fufu: Hehe... I was just kidding. I'm all set, let's get going.
- Return to Failume Heights
- Yixuan: Good, let's head back.
- (Talk to Yixuan)
- Yixuan: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), you've been working hard on the investigation lately... How are you holding up since entering the Hollow? - I'm doing alright!
- Yixuan: Hm, that's good. You're picking up techniques quickly - a sign of the talents you possess.
- Yixuan: However, training is something that cannot be rushed. You must strike the proper balance between diligent work and peaceful rest.
- Yixuan: Now that you've settled in here, just let Fufu and Yinhu know if you need anything... they'll take care of everything for you.
- Sure thing!
- Yixuan: This investigation won't just happen overnight... so you might as well make the most of this chance and get some proper rest.
- Yeah, it's time to take a break.
- After taking a short break, you feel your energy return.
Trivia
- The archived story "Come and Go As You Please" does not appear as animated dialogue when playing the episode. Instead, it is replaced by unvoiced open-world dialogue.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Land of Rising Turmoil |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 波澜丛生之地 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 波瀾叢生之地 |
| Japanese | 波乱に満ちた地 |
| Korean | 파란만장한 구역 Paranmanjanghan Guyeok |
| Spanish | Tierra de turbulencias |
| French | Terre des troubles grandissants |
| Russian | Место бурных событий Mesto burnykh sobytiy |
| Thai | ดินแดนแห่งคลื่นลม |
| Vietnamese | Vùng Đất Sóng Gió |
| German | Land der Unruhen |
| Indonesian | Tanah yang Penuh Gejolak |
| Portuguese | Terras Turbulentas |
Change History
Released in Version 2.0 - Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn
- Old: After all, except for these people that were Corrupted during the fall of the old capital, nobody wants to work in the Hollow for an extended period.
- New: After all, nobody wants to work in the Hollow long-term, except those who were already corrupted during the fall of the old capital.
- Land of Rising Turmoil was released.
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