Secrets of Eridu

Looking for a partner. Requirements: Good knowledge of the local area, photography experience.

Yum Cha Sin: Neighborhood Wishes

Secrets of Eridu is a Hearsay Commission in Failume Heights.

Steps

Find the client
Find and interview some landlords
Take photos of the interviewee
Find miners to interview
Take photos of the interviewee
Talk to the client
Take photos of the apparent supervisor

Dialogue

Find the client

Commission Description

Find the client near Yum Cha Sin and learn about their commission.

(Talk to the Content Creator): Idle Old Man: Ahhh, I think I'm doing just great! Nothing to do but eat, sleep, and spend time chatting with my friends all day... Couldn't ask for a more laid-back life.; Content Creator: ...Don't you feel lonely when your kid's not around?; Idle Old Man: My kid's already very accomplished. I'm very proud.; Content Creator: Hmm... Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview.; The reporter seems to notice me and regretfully ends the interview.; Content Creator: You must be the freelance photographer, right? Quick, snap a shot of that old man's lonely figure walking away!; Huh? What?; What do you mean he's lonely?; The old man wobbles away and disappears around a corner, while the content creator clutches her voice recorder, stomping her foot in frustration.; Content Creator: Phew, when you get an order, execute it right away. No hemming and hawing!; Content Creator: No, wait... I should be more professional... Um, you're the photographer who got the commission, right?; You got that right.; Are you the client?; Content Creator: Yeah, I run the social media account "New Eridu Exposed." Here's my namecard. You can scan the code to follow me.; Content Creator: Now for the mission briefing: my usual cameraman is sick and can't make it to work in the Waifei Peninsula.; Content Creator: So I need someone who knows the area well and has filming experience to help with my show production.; Content Creator: You only need to do two things: help me find suitable interviewees and take photos according to my requirements. Simple, right? Think you can handle it?; Piece of cake!; No problem.; Content Creator: Alright, let's head out.; Content Creator: The first group to interview are the landlords in Waifei Peninsula. According to insider tips I received online, Porcelumex plans to convert a batch of residential properties into employee dormitories, so they need to strike a deal with several landlords.; Content Creator: But this kind of renovation project could lead to a ton of disputes — renovation costs, lease duration, and whether the modified rooms will be easy to rent out again after the contract ends... Full of uncertainties.; Content Creator: Where there's a dispute, there's a story. I want to hear what those landlords have to say. Got any connections?; I think I've seen a few of them around...; The ones with a bunch of keys hanging at the waist.; Content Creator: Great. Let's go!

Find and interview some landlords

Step Description

The client wants to interview landlords in the Waifei Peninsula. Let's look around and find some suitable candidates.

(Talk to the Content Creator): Content Creator: That person... such an unreal physique that oozes pure dominance...; Must be a landlord.; Gotta be him!; Content Creator: Hmm... looks all chill and relaxed... Though a bit too young, this one's gotta be the landlord.; Content Creator: Hold up. We can't just rush in. We might alert the others.; Content Creator: Before the interview, it's hard to tell what kind of attitude they'll have, or if they'll be willing to cooperate with taking photos.; Content Creator: But content creators have to grab all the pictures and video they possibly can. It really helps with the post-production editing process.; Content Creator: Hey, take a look at what's going on over there, next to that person. See those suit-wearing office workers standing around chatting behind him?; Content Creator: Go over and take a shot. Make those office workers look like they're being super rowdy and annoying, while the landlord is just standing there with his back turned, silently putting up with it. Like he's fuming inside but doesn't dare say anything!; They're not from Porcelumex, are they?; Isn't that against the rules?; Content Creator: I'll take care of it. If the content is actually inappropriate, my account'll get temporarily demonetized. I care about complying with content rules way more than you do, so just go ahead and shoot.; Content Creator: Alright, remember, your composition needs a story. It's gotta show conflict, tension, something to talk about... oh, and keep it authentic.

Take photos of the interviewee

Step Description

Before starting the formal interview, take photos of the landlord and nearby employees. Pay attention to the composition!

(After taking a photo): Content Creator: Uncover the secrets of New Eridu, juicy stories coming your way. Hey there sir, got a moment to spare?; Landlord: Oh! Is this a TV interview? Am I gonna be on TV?; Content Creator: We're a social media channel, not a TV station, but if you're keen on showing your style to all the young folks in Eridu, mass media like us might just be the better stage for you.; Landlord: So you're saying I could get famous?; Content Creator: Mh-hmm, seeing how confidently you walk around here, I have a feeling that you must know Waifei Peninsula pretty well. Have you heard about Porcelumex's employee housing renovation project?; Landlord: Of course I've heard of it! I'm a landlord myself. Anything you wanna know, just ask me!; The client perks up, straightening her already-straight back even more, and starts firing off questions like a machine gun.; But gradually, bold declarations shift to gentle whispers, and finally to dead silence.; Content Creator: Uh... Next question, how do you view the issues that arise after the lease ends? Will this affect you as a landlord?; Landlord: I don't think that's the key to the problem, or the problem at all!; Landlord: The real question is, what more can we, as ordinary citizens of Waifei Peninsula who're benefiting from the project, do for a socially responsible company like Porcelumex that dares to tackle their employees' housing issues?; Benefiting from...; Socially responsible...; Content Creator: Uh... you've already mentioned that quite a few times now.; Landlord: Without Porcelumex setting up business here, bringing in high-tech and outside workers, who are we supposed to rent our places to?; Landlord: That's exactly what I've been trying to say — always be grateful so that you'll do the right things, the good deeds.; Landlord: Speaking of which, I know a thing or two about traditional culture. Wanna hear about it...; Content Creator: Hold up, hold up! That's quite enough. Let's save some airtime for those... guests who aren't quite as talented and articulate as you!; After a few more rounds of ducking her questions, the landlord saunters off smugly, leaving your client drenched in sweat and looking like the victim of a beatdown.; Content Creator: Their crushing weight of their arguments made me feel like I have a negative IQ...; Well? Satisfied with what you got?; Hanging in there?; Content Creator: How am I supposed to edit this footage... Hmm, at least your photos turned out nice. Good job on that.; Content Creator: No good... I can't even make a 30-second video out of this... What to do... Let me think...; Content Creator: Any more juicy topics to shed light on...?; Content Creator: Got it! Let's talk about miners' working conditions and pay - now that's a topic we can really dig into!; Content Creator: Okay, time to plan out the interviews.; Random interviews are more objective.; Random interviews feel more authentic.; Content Creator: Yeah... makes sense.; Content Creator: Let's head out right now! Keep an eye on how the interview's going and make sure to capture all the key moments. I'm counting on you!; My hands are always rock steady.; Relax, just leave it to me.

Find miners to interview

Step Description

The client wants to discuss miners' working conditions and needs help finding suitable people to interview.

(Talk to the Content Creator): Content Creator: The people up ahead seem really approachable!; Found the miners.; That must be them!; Content Creator: Hmm... judging from their equipment... yep, you're right.; Content Creator: Hold on, just like before, remember? Photo first, then we go over.; Content Creator: Let me think about how to spin this... how can I organically blend all the elements in the frame...; Content Creator: Hmm... seems like the miners are cracking jokes during their break. They keep bursting out laughing every now and then.; Content Creator: Okay, here's what we do. Wait for that moment when they've laughed themselves tired, and there's that brief silence, then snap a pic.; Content Creator: We need to capture a vibe of "pent-up gloom and resentment weighing on their hearts"... Don't forget the filters!; Content Creator: Let me see... Now's our chance, do it!; Whatever, fine.; Can you really guarantee your content complies with platform standards?

Take photos of the interviewee

Step Description

When photographing the miners, organically balance the elements in the frame.

(After taking a photo): Content Creator: Uncover the secrets of New Eridu, juicy stories coming your way. Hey there miner friends, got a minute to spare?; Content Creator: Let me cut straight to the chase. What do you think about the labor protection and benefits at Porcelumex?; Convinced this is her trump card, the client confidently dives straight in, plunging into the crossfire of mixed responses.; And again, bold declarations shift to gentle whispers, and finally to dead silence.; Content Creator: N-Next question... What's your take on the increased occupational hazards caused by the recent Miasma activation?; Miner: What's a risk-free job like? Isn't it dangerous for you to enter the Hollow, Miss?; Content Creator: But we're taking completely different risks here, aren't we?; Miner: We can't look at this from such an isolated perspective. Sure, using the new explosives comes with risks, but it's also boosted our mining efficiency, and our income has gone up too.; Content Creator: But from what I know, after mining efficiency improved, Porcelumex used market oversupply as an excuse to drive down purchase prices... Hmm?; Content Creator: Hold up, weren't we talking about Miasma activation?; Miner: Miasma? Huh? Oh, Miasma! Well, this Miasma... Miasma is like... it's just bad juju, you know!; Miner: We should... uh... The key point is...; Apparent Supervisor: That should be enough, Miss. My colleague here is already quite dramatic normally, and he's been exposed to Miasma recently. He's not in the most stable state of mind, so please stop provoking him.; Content Creator: But didn't you just say you'd only heard of Miasma and hadn't actually encountered it at work yet?; Apparent Supervisor: ...He ran into that ...on his way off work, so it doesn't really count as something that happened at work.; Apparent Supervisor: That's enough. We miners don't make much, so when we're on the clock, we should be working hard instead of running our mouths. Break time's over, and I'm sure you've got more than enough by now, Miss?; Content Creator: Wait. I still have some questions...; Apparent Supervisor: But we're done answering questions, right folks? Time to get to work.; Content Creator: Well... I hope you all have a happy and safe day... Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview.

Talk to the client

Step Description

Interview's done. Let's see what the client has to say.

(Talk to the Content Creator): Content Creator: Got nothing... All my questions were blocked... It's like planning an ambush only to find they're fully geared up.; Content Creator: Hey, even an average citizen like you must be sensing something's off by now, right?; Something's off with the miners and landlord.; They've been trained.; Content Creator: Yeah, someone must've fed them a whole script to follow...; Content Creator: Damn Porcelumex! Damn TOPS!; Content Creator: Ugh, how are we gonna wrap up now? This topic was supposed to be our ace in the hole!; And it failed...; How about a counterattack?; Content Creator: A counterattack? Hmm, good point.; Content Creator: But audio evidence alone probably won't cut it. I'll need you to snap some photos too.; Content Creator: If you can get some solid evidence this time, I'll bump up your pay!; Leave it to me.; No problem.

Apparent Supervisor: What's wrong with you? Messing up those lines?

Miner: Sorry, but... the materials we got don't have anything about dealing with Miasma, right?

Apparent Supervisor: You just can't apply what you've learned to similar situations, can you?

Miner: *sigh* It's my fault. I was too dramatic and my mental state wasn't stable...

Apparent Supervisor: Are you talking back?

These miners...

Just as expected, they were all acting.

Content Creator: Easy now. Don't pull that trigger on your own. We're close to victory. The closer we get to winning, the cooler we need to stay.

Content Creator: You got this. It's just taking a photo... Aim. Then shoot.

Take photos of the apparent supervisor

Step Description

The interviewees seem well-prepared. Sneak up and snap some evidence.

(After taking a photo): Content Creator: Got it! Got it! Haha... Perfect... Finally caught these bastards red-handed...; Content Creator: Thank you! This photo is perfect. It's gonna hit them hard in the court of public opinion!; Content Creator: It's all thanks to you, my friend... Hmm... wait, this should be something to be happy about, right?; Content Creator: Why do you seem... not so optimistic about the upcoming exposure?; I'm [sic] doubt your followers...; They may not believe this evidence.; Content Creator: Why wouldn't they? This couldn't be more solid, right?; Content Creator: Audio recordings, photos, and previous interview materials. A whole different ballgame from those shaky stuff I brought up before...; Content Creator: Totally different... You... stop looking at me like that...; Content Creator: So you mean... because of what I did before, my users won't trust me, even if the material is genuine this time.; Content Creator: But why... why do they get to use all these sneaky tricks while we're forced to fight fair and square?; Content Creator: Why do evildoers get to walk the high road, while those of us protecting the people are forced through a narrow gate?; Even if we're fighting demons...; We shouldn't resort to devil's means.; Content Creator: Hmph... I'm so mad... probably because deep down, I know you're right.; Content Creator: I have plenty of solid excuses I could give, but regulations demand my silence.; Content Creator: You probably think I'm just some angry, ruthless social media influencer, huh? Nah, I've got a way bigger mission on my shoulders... but I can't tell you about it.; I know you're military.; You work for the military, don't you?; Content Creator: Our mission is to act for the greater good of the New Eridu people, so using some excessive... Huh? How did you find out?; Your words.; Your stance.; Content Creator: Was I really that obvious? My comrades always said my movements and disguise were flawless!; Content Creator: Don't you dare tell anyone about this, or I'll... I'll... I'll be in deep trouble.; Content Creator: But now you should understand my actions, right? The conflict between the Defense Force and TOPS has been going on since the fall of the old capital.; Content Creator: Porcelume is crucial military supplies, but Porcelumex has monopolized it in Waifei Peninsula, throwing obstacles at every purchase order from us Defense Force...; Content Creator: If we don't show them what we're capable of, how many Defense Force soldiers will die for nothing due to lack of equipment?; That doesn't justify the act of fabricating evidence.; Trust is also a vital resource.; Content Creator: ...You're right. Thinking about it now, if we just posted that evidence as is, I guess Porcelumex's PR team wouldn't even need to break a sweat...; Content Creator: They just need to list all the people I've photographed in my past videos, and I'd probably end up spending several years in jail, right?; Content Creator: You're right. Thanks. Even if I'd collected all this evidence by myself, it wouldn't make any real impact on the world, right?; Content Creator: I'll think it through and adjust the account's style, so that one day this evidence can come to light in the right way.; Content Creator: Before that, let's do something fun and relaxing for the moment...; How about Suibian Temple's restoration?; Let's talk about city life.; Content Creator: Worth a shot! And that wraps up today's photo shoot mission. Dismissed!

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Secrets of Eridu
Chinese (Simplified)	丽都大揭秘
Chinese (Traditional)	麗都大揭秘
Japanese	丸裸エリー
Korean	리두 대탐구 Ridu Daetamgu
Spanish	Ridu al descubierto
French	Ridu à nu
Russian	Тайны Риду Tayny Ridu
Thai	เผยความลับแห่ง Ridu
Vietnamese	Giải Mã Bí Ẩn Ridu
German	Ridu-Geheimnisse
Indonesian	Bongkar Rahasia Ridu
Portuguese	Segredos de Eridu

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