Pre-Festival Unexpected Commission
Last updated 2026-04-01
Pre-Festival Unexpected Commission is the first episode of Season 2 - Interlude: Encore for an Old Dream in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Unexpected Commission
- A Different Kind of Yearlight Ceremony
Steps
Dialogue
- (Idle)
- (SiblingSibling): (...Why hasn't Fairy recovered yet?...Why hasn't Fairy recovered yet? /
...Is Fairy's data cleaned up yet?...Is Fairy's data cleaned up yet?)
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise))
Unexpected Commission
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Unexpected CommissionVideo Summary: Gilded Carrot Day's right around the corner, but an unexpected commission just rolled in.
Story Description: After working with Fairy to clear out redundant HDD data with little to show for it, you're just about ready to enjoy Gilded Carrot Day when Jane contacts you. A recent surge in Construct malfunction cases has the Public Security requesting assistance.
- Fairy: System Message: Maintenance of the HDD Database is complete. Redundant data cleanup progress is at 99.8%. Connection testing is now available.
Finally.- I thought Fairy had fallen asleep.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Finally.Finally. /
Fi-nal-ly!Fi-nal-ly!) If I hadn't seen Senior Yinhu sighing (overover / atat) the electricity bill lately, I (reallyreally) would've thought Fairy had (justjust) been asleep these past few days. - With Fairy's help, you run a new connection test with the HDD...
- Fairy: Screening redundant data... Screening complete. Current cleanup progress: 85.1%.
- ?
- (Question Fairy's accuracy)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Huh? (Didn't Fairy say the redundant data was almost cleared?Didn't Fairy say the redundant data was almost cleared? /
I could've sworn it just said the redundant data was nearly cleared.I could've sworn it just said the redundant data was nearly cleared.) So why is it that after the connection test, it suddenly...? - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...Don't tell me... I caused it?...Don't tell me... I caused it? /
...No way this was my fault, right?...No way this was my fault, right?) - Fairy: Based on current data, it appears the recent actions of the Creator have caused Ether activity fluctuations in Hollow Zero and the Six Great Hollows. Some of the HDD's calculation data from these Hollows has become invalid.
- Fairy: During the connection test, the system automatically recalculated everything, resulting in redundant data buildup.
- That does sound a bit more reasonable.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): This explanation sounds (a lota lot /
muchmuch) more reasonable than ("me"me / meme) secretly stuffing redundant data into the HDD (system"...system"... / system!system!) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seems like we won't be able to take any Hollow commissions today... So let's do something else for now.Seems like we won't be able to take any Hollow commissions today... So let's do something else for now. /
*sigh* What a tragic setback for a Proxy~ Alright then, Wise, let's do something else first!*sigh* What a tragic setback for a Proxy~ Alright then, Wise, let's do something else first! Tooltip for *sigh* What a tragic setback for a Proxy~ Alright then, Wise, let's do something else first!ⓘ) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (And since Gilded Carrot Day is right around the corner, nothing crazy should happen. Let's just relax for a while.And since Gilded Carrot Day is right around the corner, nothing crazy should happen. Let's just relax for a while. /
And with Gilded Carrot Day coming up soon, there shouldn't be anything urgent... so we still have a bit of time to relax!And with Gilded Carrot Day coming up soon, there shouldn't be anything urgent... so we still have a bit of time to relax!) - (SiblingSibling): (...Wise! Don't say things like that just yet......Wise! Don't say things like that just yet... /
Careful Belle, you're gonna jinx us...Careful Belle, you're gonna jinx us...) - The phone suddenly rings.
- (SiblingSibling): (...Every time someone says that, something major suddenly happens!...Every time someone says that, something major suddenly happens! /
And just like that, my point is proven. Something always pops up when you say that...And just like that, my point is proven. Something always pops up when you say that...) - It's Jane calling.
- (Pick up the call)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Oh, it's Jane.Oh, it's Jane. /
Ah, it's Jane calling!Ah, it's Jane calling!) - Jane: Good morning, Managers~ Are you two still in Waifei these days?
- (SiblingSibling): ...I have no memory of ever telling you we were in Waifei, but yes. (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) and I are still (living at Suibian Temple for now!living at Suibian Temple for now! / staying at Suibian Temple.staying at Suibian Temple.) - Jane: Oh dear... looks like my timing couldn't be worse.
- No need to be so formal, Jane.
- Just say what you need.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Jane, you're a top-tier VIP member at the video store...Jane, you're a top-tier VIP member at the video store... Tooltip for Jane, you're a top-tier VIP member at the video store...ⓘ /
Jane, you are our VVIP member at the video store.Jane, you are our VVIP member at the video store.) You don't have to be (politepolite / shyshy) with us. Just say what you need. - Jane: Alright, then I'll keep it short. If it works for you two, I'll stop by the video store tomorrow night—
- Jane: I have a special commission, issued by a certain... rapidly rising individual from Public Security, and it needs to be delivered to Phaethon.
- Jane: It's a special case, so I'll need you both to coordinate quickly.
- ...That's a bit too blunt.
- ...Are you hearing what you're saying?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...Ahem. Phaethon? Public Security? Why are you suddenly talking about all these things we've never discussed before?...Ahem. Phaethon? Public Security? Why are you suddenly talking about all these things we've never discussed before? /
...Ahem. Why are you speaking so bluntly? Mentioning our identities out of the blue... Phaethon this, Public Security that......Ahem. Why are you speaking so bluntly? Mentioning our identities out of the blue... Phaethon this, Public Security that...) - Jane: I understand your concerns. To be honest, the client didn't tell me the reason for commissioning you two directly either...
- Jane: But with Gilded Carrot Day coming up, there's been a string of Intelligent Construct citizens suddenly losing control throughout the city, so things really are urgent. And the client suspects it might be connected to some kind of illegal intelligent entity.
- (An intelligent entity?)
- (Fairy did find one the other day...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (So (Public Security'sPublic Security's /
PubSec isPubSec is) after an intelligent entity suspect... (If I remember correctly, Fairy detected a high level intelligence data entity in LockspringIf I remember correctly, Fairy detected a high level intelligence data entity in Lockspring Tooltip for If I remember correctly, Fairy detected a high level intelligence data entity in Lockspringⓘ / Hold on, didn't Fairy detect an intelligent data entity in Lockspring?Hold on, didn't Fairy detect an intelligent data entity in Lockspring?) — could they be related?) - You meet (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)'s eyes. - (SiblingSibling): (Ah, I really thought we could just keep quietly playing our roles as "refined video store managers and the loyal customer," but look at us, already talking about commissions...Ah, I really thought we could just keep quietly playing our roles as "refined video store managers and the loyal customer," but look at us, already talking about commissions... /
*sigh* I was hoping we could keep playing our roles as "video store managers" and "loyal customer" a little longer, but who would've guessed that we'd end up talking about our "other" work so quickly...*sigh* I was hoping we could keep playing our roles as "video store managers" and "loyal customer" a little longer, but who would've guessed that we'd end up talking about our "other" work so quickly...)
- Fairy: Master, I've detected mentions of "intelligent entity" and "Intelligent Construct" in your conversation. I've compiled the relevant data for you. Would you like to read it now?
- Check out Fairy's info
- Fairy: Please select the information you'd like to review.
- What's an "intelligent entity"?
- Fairy: Intelligent entities, also known as "intelligent data constructs" or "artificial intelligence," are — by standard definition — intelligent units that exist in cyberspace in the form of da—da—da—da—data.
- (SiblingSibling): (What was up with Fairy just now? Did she glitch out or something?What was up with Fairy just now? Did she glitch out or something? /
What happened to Fairy just now? Did she just lag?What happened to Fairy just now? Did she just lag?) - Fairy: Running diagnostics... Issue identified as signal interference caused by memory corruption. Interference cleared.
- Fairy: I've gathered the following supplemental information regarding identity authentication of intelligent entities...
- Fairy: Intelligent entities can apply to undergo the Forbidden Fruit test with their Logic Core. As long as they pass the test, they'll be officially recognized by city administration and be granted the same autonomy as other citizens.
- And you're among them, Fairy?
- But did you pass the test, Fairy?
- Fairy: Reminder: The Forbidden Fruit test is only designed for ordinary intelligent entities, and certainly does not apply to your AI assistant.
- Fairy: Would you like me to look up anything else, Master?
- Yes.
- (Return to previous choices)
- No need.
- What's an "Intelligent Construct"?
- Fairy: In general terms, an "Intelligent Construct" refers to a humanoid machine equipped with a Logic Core that has passed the Forbidden Fruit test.
- Fairy: They are officially recognized as construct citizens of New Eridu. Under normal circumstances, they can be simply referred to as "construct citizens."
- Got it.
- Just like Billy and the others!
- Fairy: Affirmative. The Agents Master has worked with — Public Security Officer Qingyi, Banyue, Billy, and others — all fall under the category of Intelligent Constructs, or construct citizens, if you will.
- Fairy: Would you like me to look up anything else, Master?
- Yes.
- (Return to previous choices)
- No need.
- No need.
- Nah, I'm good.
- (SiblingSibling): This is basically common knowledge in New Eridu... There's no room for any misinterpretation... is there?
- Fairy: Affirmative. The relevant information has been filed under "Rarely Used Documents" for you.
- The moment Fairy stops talking, Senior Fufu's voice comes from outside the door.
- (Ongoing)
- Ju Fufu: Juniors! Why are you two holed up in your room again! I've got something fun to share with you—
- (Talk to Ju Fufu)
A Different Kind of Yearlight Ceremony
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
A Different Kind of Yearlight CeremonyVideo Summary: Gilded Carrot Day's right around the corner, but an unexpected commission just rolled in.
Story Description: Fufu invites you to the Yearlight Ceremony, but with a prior engagement with Jane, you can only politely decline your Senior's kind offer and bid farewell to Suibian Temple, returning to Sixth Street.
- Morning, Senior Fufu!
- What's the fun news?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Good morning, Senior Fufu! What's the fun news?
- Ju Fufu: Shifu said that because of Xiao'Guang, this year's lighting ceremony will be held at Failume Heights.
- Ju Fufu: Instead of having Bangboo light the Yearlight like before, this year's organizers want to invite us as guests to do it with our mystic techniques.
- Ju Fufu: And rumor has it — Cersea is making her comeback at this very ceremony! I've never seen her perform live before...
- (SiblingSibling): Cersea?! But she retired years ago...
- Ju Fufu: I know, right?! So even though it's just a rumor, I'm super, super excited!
- Ju Fufu: Anyway, with something this big going down, there's no way I'm not bringing my precious Juniors along~ I came today to invite you both to light up the Yearlight together!
- Ju Fufu: After all, the lighting ceremony's being broadcast citywide, so we need to practice! You guys don't have anything else going on, right?
- We didn't, originally.
- But something just came up.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Looks like we're going to disappoint you, Senior Fufu. Belle and I didn't really have anything special going on, but... we just happened to receive an important commission, so we'll need to head back to Sixth Street.Looks like we're going to disappoint you, Senior Fufu. Belle and I didn't really have anything special going on, but... we just happened to receive an important commission, so we'll need to head back to Sixth Street. /
...*sigh*. Thanks for thinking of us, Senior Fufu. Wise and I didn't really have anything special going on... but an important commission came in just now! We've gotta head back to Sixth Street....*sigh*. Thanks for thinking of us, Senior Fufu. Wise and I didn't really have anything special going on... but an important commission came in just now! We've gotta head back to Sixth Street.) - Ju Fufu: Ah... Do you really have to go back? When will you return...?
- Ju Fufu: Every Gilded Carrot Day, Junior Yinhu always shows off his cooking skills! He even said that since you two are here this year, he'd add a couple extra dishes...
- Ju Fufu: *cough* It's not that I'm craving the food, I'm just feeling sorry for you two!
- Ju Fufu: Judging by your faces, you're not changing your minds... but if you finish the commission early, be sure to come back to Suibian Temple around Gilded Carrot Day!
- Ju Fufu: Otherwise, you'll miss out on the Lucky Money from Shifu and all your Seniors~
- (SiblingSibling): But I heard the Lucky Money in Waifei usually amounts to only a few dozen Dennies...
- Ju Fufu: ...Junior (BelleBelle /
WiseWise), you already looked into it beforehand? Haha... - You pack up your stuff and head back to Sixth Street with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise), only to get accosted by 18 the second you walk in...
After promising over and over that you'd "run the video store properly and wouldn't just disappear for ages," you go back to your room and change out of your Yunkui Summit disciple uniform.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Pre-Festival Unexpected Commission |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 节前的意外委托 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 節前的意外委託 |
| Japanese | 連休前の予期せぬ依頼 |
| Korean | 명절 전의 뜻밖의 의뢰 Myeongjeol Jeonui Tteutbakkui Uiroe |
| Spanish | Encargo inesperado antes de las fiestas |
| French | Une commission inattendue avant les festivités |
| Russian | Неожиданный заказ перед праздником Neozhidannyy zakaz pered prazdnikom |
| Thai | คำขอที่ไม่คาดคิดก่อนเทศกาล |
| Vietnamese | Ủy Thác Bất Ngờ Trước Lễ |
| German | Ein unerwarteter Auftrag vor dem Fest |
| Indonesian | Kontrak Kejutan Sebelum Perayaan |
| Portuguese | Comissão Inesperada Antes do Festival |
Change History
Released in Version 2.6 - Encore for an Old Dream
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