Lucky Charm

Missing father, searching the city (may require entering the Hollow). Capable people only.

Yum Cha Sin: Neighborhood Wishes

Lucky Charm is a Hearsay Commission in Failume Heights.

Steps

Find the client
Ask the auntie next door for information
Ask the uncle next door for information
Find the client's father
Search for suitable Lumite ore
Reply to Grandpa Sun
Search for matching Lumite ore
Reply to Grandpa Sun again
Solve the problem through technical means
Give the Lumite ore to Grandpa Sun
Reply to the client

Gameplay Notes

During step 7, the Exalting Hymnist in the area must be defeated first before the Lumite ore can be interacted with.

Dialogue

Find the client

Commission Description

The client seems pretty anxious. Let's go find out what this commission's about!

(Talk to the Sickly Woman): Sickly Woman: Hurry up, hurry up! I snuck out during work hours — you're the one who took the commission, right?; So you're the client?; Is it your father who's gone missing?; Sickly Woman: Yes. It's him again... I've lost count of how many times this month I've had to hire someone to drag him out of the Hollow.; Sickly Woman: Oh right, I mentioned this in the commission, didn't I? While my dad might have just gotten lost in the city, this commission might require going down into the Hollow, so you should be mentally prepared.; Sickly Woman: He's probably in there again, diving deep into his twisted Porcelume theories. But hey, at least being close to Porcelume helps him hang in there a bit longer.; Sickly Woman: Seriously, what's wrong with just chilling at home and watching TV... Just let me handle all that money-making business.; Sickly Woman: Let me see... People in the company group chat are pinging me. I gotta go!; Sickly Woman: Oh right, my dad might seem a bit... weird? But he's actually pretty easy to get along with. He cares a lot about his reputation though, so when you meet him, don't mention I sent you — just help him out first.; Sickly Woman: If you help him out, he won't have the heart to turn you down.; Sickly Woman: I've sent you all the info — there's a list of neighbors who know my dad really well. They'll know what's up as soon as you mention it. Go get him, you got this!; So we gotta help him first. Got it!; We must complete the mission; The client was already stretching her legs to warm up when she was speaking her last sentence. The moment she finished talking, she darted into the cable car, rushing off to work.

Ask the auntie next door for information

Step Description

Ask around the neighborhood about the client's missing father.

(Talk to the Auntie Next Door): I met the neighbor mentioned in the documents and explained our purpose and the whole situation.; Auntie Next Door: Old Sun's gone missing again? Hope he's fine! I really liked that lucky charm he gave me last time.; Lucky charm?; What's that?; Grandma rummaged around and pulled out a Porcelume ornament shaped like a copper coin with a red cord tied to it - looked like some kind of protective charm or something.; Auntie Next Door: Old Sun's quite the smooth talker and a real charmer. Even at his age, he's still killing it on the dance floor... Let me think where he might've gone...; Auntie Next Door: Hmm... no clues here.; Can I borrow that lucky charm?; It might help; Auntie Next Door: Here, take it. You're Old Sun's daughter's friend, aren't you? I'm getting on in years and don't need much money anyway. I'm just happy to help Old Sun out!

Ask the uncle next door for information

(Talk to the Uncle Next Door): I found the neighbor mentioned in the files and explained our purpose and the whole situation.; Uncle Next Door: Grandpa Sun gone missing again? Don't tell me he went there alone again? We even made plans to watch the rerun of "The Golden Age" together.; There?; Do you know where he went?; Uncle Next Door: Ugh, I shouldn't have told him how to get there... But with his skills, he'll probably figure out which outsourced worker can be bought off pretty easily, huh?; Uncle Next Door: Yeah, I think I know where Grandpa Sun went — probably to that research area in the Lemnian Hollow. You know, that place with all the equipment.; Uncle Next Door: So you're the helper that his daughter brought in? Poor girl. Work's tough enough, and with such a willful father... Even as his bro, I can't help. I can't talk any sense into her father.; Uncle Next Door: But I trust my eye for talent, and you're good at what you do. These clues should be enough for you to track down Grandpa Sun.; Research area, huh...; Leave it to me!

Find the client's father

Step Description

Based on the information from neighbors, head to the Former Research Center to find the client's father.

(Talk to Grandpa Sun near Research Center Interior): Grandpa Sun: Nah, not this one... This ain't right either... No good. I need to recalculate them...; Grandpa Sun: A kid? What brings you here? This place ain't safe — better scram quick.; Sharp senses you got there!; It's dangerous for you here too; Grandpa Sun: I ain't like you. Get out of here. Don't waste my time.; You look pretty sus...; If you're not leaving, neither am I; Grandpa Sun: Aren't you stubborn, kid?; Grandpa Sun: Fine, I'm looking for Lumite ore, happy now?; What kind of Lumite ore?; Why not buy it in the city?; Grandpa Sun: You don't know anything — only natural raw ore is useful.; Grandpa Sun: Listen up! I'm looking for a palm-sized, bovine-shaped piece of Lumite ore. This stone controls destiny, and only those chosen by fate can obtain it. So people like you shouldn't waste your energy trying.; A piece of Lumite ore shaped like a cow...; I get it...; Grandpa Sun: Good that you understand. Now, leave.

Search for suitable Lumite ore

Step Description

According to Grandpa Sun's description, look for a palm-sized, ox-shaped Lumite ore.

(Interact with Oddly-Shaped Lumite Ore near First Floor Plaza)

Reply to Grandpa Sun

Step Description

Found a strangely shaped Lumite ore. Could this be what Grandpa Sun wants?

(Talk to Grandpa Sun): Grandpa Sun: Hey youngster, let's put our eyesight to the test - see who can spot it first.; Hey, Grandpa, look!; It's a cow!; Grandpa Sun: You already found it? How is that possible... Could it be that you, young one, are blessed by fate with some extraordinary fortune?; Grandpa Sun: Quick, hand it over, and let me have a look...; Grandpa Sun: Phew, this isn't it after all.; Why?; No matter how you look at it, it's a cow, right?; Grandpa Sun: This is no good. It's got no horns. Useless without horns.; Grandpa Sun: Looks like I'm the only one who can handle this after all. Let's head back to the city for some rest. I bet you must be exhausted... Huh? How come you're not even breaking a sweat?; I can still go another round!; I've gotta find that bull today, no matter what!

Search for matching Lumite ore

Step Description

According to Grandpa Sun's description, look for a palm-sized, ox-shaped Lumite ore.

(Interact with Oddly-Shaped Lumite Ore near Research Center West Side)

Reply to Grandpa Sun again

Step Description

Found a strangely shaped Lumite ore. Could this be what Grandpa Sun wants?

(Talk to Grandpa Sun): Grandpa Sun: Alright, alright, last time I didn't prepare my eyes properly. This time let me count to three before we start, one...; It's a horned cow! A bull!; It's a bull!; Grandpa Sun: How'd you find it so fast again? Are you some kind of protagonist from a story, kid? Let me see that!; Grandpa Sun: *sigh*... Good thing you're not, or according to convention, I'd have to go and take you as my disciple. Then I'd have to watch my precious daughter growing closer and closer to you...; Grandpa Sun: Ahem... Listen up! This bull may have horns, but it's all mopey and just keeps its head down grazing and plowing. I can't see an ounce of fighting spirit in it!; Grandpa Sun: It has no spirit at all. This won't do at all.; Can we skip the part where I search for a new one?; Can't you just make an exception this time?; Grandpa Sun: Of course not, ugh... I'll just do it myself.

Things can't go on like this.

Fairy: I have a suggestion. Let us utilize technical means to resolve the current issue.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Technical means... (‍Right. / That's right.‍) If we use that Ether manipulation technique we (‍mastered before / just mastered‍) to modify the Lumite ore a bit...

No time to waste. Let's try it now!

Solve the problem through technical means

Step Description

Out of Grandpa Sun's sight, manipulate Ether to adjust the shape of the Lumite ore.

(Complete Ether Tuning)

Give the Lumite ore to Grandpa Sun

Step Description

Let's give the polished Lumite ore to Grandpa Sun. This time it should work!

(Talk to Grandpa Sun): Grandpa Sun: This time I'll definitely be the first to...; Found it! Found it!; It's a bull!; Grandpa Sun: Nothing surprises me anymore. Come on, let me take a look, kid.; Grandpa Sun: ...Mm...mm...hah...hehe.; Grandpa Sun: Yeah, that's exactly what I was looking for.; Grandpa Sun: Not bad at all, young one. Each generation is bound to produce new talent, and this new generation is indeed brimming with promise.; Grandpa Sun: I've got to admit I'm getting old. The older I get, the more I talk, and the more I talk, the more I want to hear from the younger folk.; Grandpa Sun: Come on, say it. I know you've got at least three things to say.; What are bulls good for anyway?; Why look for bull-shaped Lumite ore?; Grandpa Sun: Lumite ore is a celestial treasure, harboring mysterious powers that can protect the home and bring good fortune to its master.; Grandpa Sun: You know that show "The Golden Age"? Every time it gets a rerun, the stock market goes up! This time I'm gonna ride that wave and make some serious cash!; Grandpa Sun: All right, we'll count that as two things you've said. Now hit me with that last burning question — I might be getting on in years, but I can still catch that look in your eye.; ...Were you a Hollow Raider before?; ...Were you a Proxy once?; Grandpa Sun: Heh, no, never. In the past, I entered Hollows without permission like a Hollow Raider, but I never took a single resource.; Grandpa Sun: I'm just as capable of navigating the Hollow with my knowledge and family secrets like a Proxy, but I don't play tour guide.; Grandpa Sun: I've mastered the "13-Word Ether Feng Shui Secret Arts" passed down in my family since I was a child, and I'm skilled at using it. I'm a Feng Shui Geomancer who specializes in observing Hollow terrain.; I trust in science.; It all goes back to the mysteries of Ether...; Grandpa Sun: Heh... you young ones are all the same.; Grandpa Sun: Back in the day, lots of folks trusted me. The miners here worked in teams under foremen, and they needed people like me to pick out the best places to mine.; Grandpa Sun: Back then, with just a flick of my fingers and a peek into destiny's playbook, I could rake in millions like it was nothing.; Grandpa Sun: But good times don't last forever — Porcelumex came along and crushed everyone with their fancy equipment that I couldn't even understand and their endless money...; Grandpa Sun: My source of income was cut off, and I spent all my savings to save my brothers. Nowadays, young people don't even know who I am anymore. All because of that heartless man...; Grandpa Sun: You must've seen him — that blue-haired guy whose name leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Yet now my sweet daughter works for him...; Hey, calm down,; Working hard to earn a living isn't a bad thing.; Grandpa Sun: *sigh*... Though I'm old and frail now, I don't want to end up completely useless.; Grandpa Sun: Back in my day, I was quite the dashing hero. Why should my daughter have to suffer like this?; Grandpa Sun: That's why, no matter what, I want her to see that her old man used to be someone... who was really amazing.; That's what she thinks.; She's said she really looks up to you.; Grandpa Sun: ...That so? I can see hesitation in your eyes, kid. Hahaha.; Grandpa Sun: I get it, really... I'm just salty about losing to that guy.; Grandpa Sun: Alright, let's go. Here's your Lumite ore back.; Why?; Weren't you going to dominate the stock market?; Grandpa Sun: I can't, since this was your doing. How could it possibly guarantee my path ahead?; Grandpa Sun: But now that someone with divine powers like you brought it to my attention, I guess it's heaven's way of telling me to know when to quit. If it's not meant to be, no point in forcing it.; Grandpa Sun: Why are you looking at me like that? Didn't I tell you I can read the cosmic fate of yin and yang? Just so we're clear - I'm not taking any disciples. Now hurry up and take me back.

Reply to the client

Step Description

Get Grandpa Sun out of Aerospace City and bring him to the client.

(Talk to the Sickly Woman): Sickly Woman: *sigh*... Dad... I told you, modern washing machines are super advanced... It's totally fine to wash everything together...; Nodded off while standing?; I brought your dad back!; Sickly Woman: Ahh! What meeting is about to start? Oh, it's you - did you find my dad?; Sickly Woman: I saw him looking around in the back. Thanks for your help, I'll transfer your payment shortly.; Sickly Woman: ...What's wrong? Why are you just standing there? Is there something you wanna say to me?; Your father has been very worried about you.; He thinks you're working too hard.; Sickly Woman: Why bring that up all of a sudden? And come on, that's clearly a lie, isn't it?; Sickly Woman: Every time I try to talk about work at home, he cuts me off impatiently and starts criticizing my boss... Mr. Damian is honestly the easiest-going supervisor I've ever had.; Sickly Woman: Besides, with him wandering around in the Hollow muttering to himself all day, shouldn't I be the worried one?; He's just trying to lighten your load a bit.; He wants to be someone you can lean on.; Sickly Woman: ...What? He... What was he thinking? I'm his daughter... I...; The woman suddenly appeared startled and embarrassed, then let out a long sigh.; Sickly Woman: Looks like he still can't let go of that "Feng Shui Geomancy" he's so obsessed with...; Sickly Woman: All those old neighbors and friends who trusted him kept praising how accurate his fortune-telling was. *sigh* He'd always remind me "Stay happy, don't work too hard, or your luck will slip away"...; Sickly Woman: I've never believed in any of that stuff. But recently, the busier I get, the more likely I am to run into unpleasant situations...; Believe in your parents' intentions.; Ask him to do more fortune reading.; Sickly Woman: Hmm, thinking it over calmly, I've always sensed the emotions behind my father's actions. It's just... that I chose to ignore them... No, I should say I subconsciously avoided them...; Sickly Woman: I really want him to know that I... I'm capable. I can take care of myself, and I can protect him, too!; Maybe showing weakness occasionally isn't such a bad thing.; You don't have to act tough in front of him.; Sickly Woman: ...; Sickly Woman: I understand... Suddenly, I feel so hungry. It's been ages since I had my dad's clay pot rice... Thank you so much! Sorry, I can't invite you to join us this time. I just wanna enjoy dinner with him alone!

Trivia

The bull and its correlation with the stock market may be a reference to bullish trends, or in other words, stock prices moving upwards.

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Lucky Charm
Chinese (Simplified)	讨彩头
Chinese (Traditional)	討彩頭
Japanese	縁起物を求めて
Korean	행운을 찾아 Haeng'uneul Chaja
Spanish	Amuleto de la suerte
French	Porte-bonheur
Russian	Испытание удачи Ispytaniye udachi
Thai	ขอโชคลาภ
Vietnamese	Xin Lộc
German	Glücksbringer
Indonesian	Mencari Pertanda Baik
Portuguese	Amuleto da Sorte

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