Solutions Start With Investigations
Last updated 2026-09-05
Solutions Start With Investigations is the eleventh episode of Season 3 - Chapter 1: A Sleepwalker's Confession in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Mysterious Visitor
- Interpellation
- Time Is of the Essence
- Late-Night Talks at Amber Hall
- Norma Pays a Visit
Steps
- Singularity Leakage
- Clear the Mist
- Chat with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)
- Chat with (BelleBelle /
Dialogue
Singularity Leakage
Mysterious Visitor
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Mysterious VisitorVideo Summary: The hidden crisis has been there all along.
Story Description: With the rescue efforts in the Energy Hub complete, everyone returns to the area around their residence in low spirits. At that moment, Billy contacts them with an emergency message: a visitor has appeared at the academy, and the atmosphere has become extremely tense. (WiseWise /
- You bring the Bangboo's cold, lifeless body back to the dispatch station. A few minutes later, several officers from the Airspace Patrol arrive.
- After handling the following procedures in the eerily quiet dispatch station, it's already dusk by the time you return to Booastrum's residential district...
- Norma: ...
...- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ...
- Norma: Veli... do you think that if we'd gotten there a little earlier, Simon might have...
- I'm sorry... I wasn't any help when it really mattered.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm sorry... I wasn't any help when it really mattered...
- Velina: Alright, you two, that's enough. What's done is done, and dwelling on it won't help anything.
- Velina: Don't let your emotions get the better of you. When you get back tonight, take a nice hot shower and go to bed early, alright?
- Velina: (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), you've worked hard today. You've only just gained control over your Ether abilities, so don't... - Meanwhile—
- Billy: Manager! How are things on your side? Someone suspicious just showed up at the Academy...
- Huh? What are you talking about, blondie? I don't get a word you're saying.
- Pardon my forwardness, but your hair is nearly indistinguishable from mine.
- "In dis thing"...? In what thing?!
- Billy: Uh, Manager, I think you guys should probably just come over! I've got a bad feeling about this blond—uh, this guy... he doesn't seem friendly!
- Norma: That voice... Is that...?
- Velina: ...It must be about the Energy Hub. I didn't expect it would draw Carinus' attention.
- Velina: My apologies, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)... It appears we still have some work to take care of. You should head back and get some rest. - It's okay, I'm not tired.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's okay, I'm not (tired.tired. /
tired!tired!) I'll go with you, and (wellwell / plusplus), I'm a bit worried about Billy and Cissia... - Norma: Don't worry. Carinus may be trouble, but he wouldn't do anything to Cissia and the others.
- No, actually, I'm worried they...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): No, actually... I'm worried about what they might do...
- Velina: ...In that case, we should head over to the Academy together.
- (Approach the group)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Oh, they're over there!
- (Idle)
- Carinus: You two, maybe we should wait for Lady Velina...
- (Talk to Carinus)
Interpellation
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
InterpellationVideo Summary: The interpellation is closing in fast.
Story Description: Carinus and Sigrid arrive, representing the Airspace Patrol Department and the Administrative Affairs Department, to discuss things with the External Strategy Department. Following the death of a ninth Bangboo resident in the Energy Hub, all of whom had undergone Logic Core replacements, Bangboo residents are demanding an interpellation to investigate Logic Core safety.
- Carinus: Please rest assured, I hold the External Strategy Department in the highest regard.
- Carinus: Though you are guests in Roscaelifer, you should know that here, Bangboo enjoy equal rights alongside humans and Intelligent Construct citizens.
- Carinus: As a representative of the Administrative Affairs Department, my duty is to pass along the legitimate concerns of our residents to the External Strategy Department...
- Cissia: Alright, I get it! It's 'cause we just rescued all those Bangboo at the Energy Hub and they've come to thank us in person, right?
- Cissia: Oh my~ How embarrassing! But if they really insist, I wouldn't mind. There's lots of tasty food here; I totally accept snacks as a thank-you gift!
- Sigrid: We have indeed been informed of your assistance in rescuing the Bangboo trapped in the Energy Hub. It is worthy of commendation.
- Sigrid: But that's not what we're here to discuss. This is about the ESD—
- Sorry, we're late!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Sorry, we're late! Billy, Cissia, I heard the Bangboo from the Energy Hub are recovering well. Could you check in on them for me?
- Billy: Got it, Manager. We'll head over there right away!
- Cissia: Huh? Ah... why now? But if you say so, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)... - Billy: Alright, alright, we're off then! We'll leave things here to you. See ya!
- The area quietens down—
- Carinus: You must be the distinguished guests that the mayor personally vouched for. Pleasure to meet you. I am Carinus, of the Roscaelifer Administrative Affairs Department.
- Velina: Lord Carinus also serves as Lady Eldreda's second in command.
- Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I wouldn't call myself a distinguished guest. I'm just grateful to the three Lady Sunbringers for letting me come to the island for treatment.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (So that means, this person who doesn't look much older than me is the second in command (toto /
ofof) Lady Eldreda, the Sunbringer who spoke on stage...) - Carinus: Lady Velina, I trust there is no need to avoid discussing the purpose of my visit today in front of this guest.
- Carinus: Allow me to be brief: at present, more than half of Booastrum's residents are already aware that there have been new victims at the Energy Hub.
- Carinus: Just moments ago, the Bangboo representatives formally submitted a request to the Administrative Affairs Department, calling for an interpellation[Note 1] with the External Strategy Department to thoroughly investigate Logic Core safety. The hearing is scheduled for three days from now.
- Norma: —!!
- Velina: It seems... Lady Eldreda has already approved the interpellation.
- Carinus: For an interpellation of the Five Central Departments, protocol dictates that it cannot be decided by Lady Eldreda alone. Therefore, Sigrid and I have come to convey the joint decision of all three Lady Sunbringers.
- Velina: At present, there is no evidence linking the Bangboo's deaths to the framework updates to their Logic Cores.
- Carinus: Lady Velina, I am also personally inclined to trust Miss Norma and the ESD's technical expertise, but Simon is already the ninth victim.
- Carinus: Moreover, all the victims were Bangboo, who had their logic chips replaced. It's hard to believe that's a mere coincidence.
- Carinus: *sigh*...As you all know, Bangboo make up over sixty percent of Roscaelifer's population. Their sentiment affects the stability of the entire region.
- Carinus: Beyond that, with Scamall Hollow currently under the Creator's influence, we also need to take into account the safety and status of certain Bangboo, such as... Airspace Patrol's Combatboo.
- Carinus: If they begin experiencing such issues, the consequences... would be unimaginable.
- Carinus: Miss Norma, you are our pillar in Bangboo technology research, so please do not take Lady Sunbringers' decision as a reprimand. This is simply meant to reassure the public.
- Norma: ...O—Okay.
- Sigrid: ...Just as Carinus said, this is the order we have received for now.
- Sigrid: Personally, I am deeply grateful for your assistance with the Energy Hub incident. However, given the current situation, the Bangboo's demands are not unreasonable.
- Carinus: Ah, right, there's one more thing... The Bangboo actually made another inquiry today... about you, the External Strategy Department's guest.
- Norma: Huh? How does this involve (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)? - Carinus: Quite a few Bangboo believe that the ESD seems to be prioritizing the mayor's orders over their safety...
- Carinus: Because of the conflict between the city administration and TOPS, Roscaelifer has been forced to remain hidden, and the Bangboo have had to pay the price with their memories for a long time. We cannot let them pay with their lives as well.
- Velina: ...I understand. In that case, the interpellation does seem justified.
- Norma: But Veli...
- Velina: Please rest assured, both of you. On behalf of the External Strategy Department, I promise we will handle this matter with the utmost care and provide all residents with a proper explanation at the upcoming interpellation.
- Carinus: As expected of you, Lady Velina. Thank you for your time.
- Sigrid: I trust you'll provide everyone with a satisfactory answer. Please allow me to express my thanks once again.
- Carinus and Sigrid leave. Before going, Sigrid slips another lollipop into Norma's hand...
Just then, a familiar figure suddenly comes into view...
- (Ongoing)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What's Lady Dracaene doing here?
- (Talk to Dracaene)
Time Is of the Essence
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Time Is of the EssenceVideo Summary: A witch has her ways.
Story Description: Dracaene pays a visit and drops a bombshell: if the External Strategy Department can't win over the residents at the interpellation three days from now, Bangboo Logic Cores will be rolled back to its old version. Norma grows anxious over the lack of time, but Velina assures her that she'll handle it herself.
- Dracaene: Excuse me, everyone.
- Velina: Lady Dracaene! We weren't informed of your visit to the Academy, and we apologize for not being able to give you a proper welcome...
- Dracaene: Oh, no need to be so nervous. I just wanted to talk to you in person.
- Dracaene: Thank you for bringing Simon back. Otherwise, that little one would have been left all alone there for far too long... Poor child.
- Dracaene: As for the interpellation Carinus mentioned, please let me clarify. It is not meant to blame or make things difficult for you.
- Velina: I understand. You needn't worry.
- Dracaene: I completely trust that there are no issues with Norma's logic chip. But... there are always things we can't foresee.
- Norma: Lady Dracaene! Bangboo are your creations, you must understand them better than any of us—
- Dracaene: No, even parents can't fully understand their own children.
- Dracaene: Besides, to me, Bangboo aren't really creations. They're more like... my younger siblings.
- Dracaene: So they have ideas of their own, and I respect that.
- Dracaene: Bangboo technology has evolved so much. I'm afraid I can't offer you much more help.
- Dracaene: But there is one thing I can still tell you. If the External Strategy Department fails to convince everyone at the interpellation, then I'm afraid...
- Dracaene: The Bangboo Logic Cores will most likely all be rolled back... likely to a more stable version from a few years ago.
- Norma: No! If that happens—
- Dracaene: Hmm... So that’s why you wanted to update the Bangboo's Logic Core architecture... It was because of that incident.
- Dracaene: But if Bangboo lives are at risk, then your ideals and any hope of them holding on to their happiness won't mean anything.
- Dracaene: Also, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), I'm sorry. It seems we've dragged you into this as well. - You mean my treatment...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Do you mean my treatment might also be affected?
- Velina: In the worst-case scenario... you might be sent back, but I will make sure that doesn't happen.
- Dracaene: Velina, you're as sharp and composed as ever. With you around, I have full trust in the ESD.
- Velina: ...You flatter me.
- Dracaene: Alright, that's all I wanted to say. I'll leave the interpellation to you then.
- Dracaene: As I said before, I've never doubted you, and this time is no different.
- Dracaene nods to you and turns to leave...
- Norma: Veli, three days isn't enough. We won't be able to put together a proper report in that time!
- Norma: A Bangboo's Logic Core consists of eight units, each requiring at least three rounds of testing. The data then has to be verified twice, and if the margin of error is too large, we have to start all over again...
- I can help too.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I know a bit about this (technologytechnology /
techtech) too, so I can (help.help. / help!help!) We can start by testing the most critical sections of the eight units first... - Velina: Norma, just follow your usual workflow. I'll take care of the scheduling.
- Norma: But we only have three days!
- Velina: Calm down — don't frown. Good, keep it up.
- Velina: Just like we agreed, you handle the technical side, and I'll deal with the tricky parts. Besides... there's never only one way to solve a problem.
- Norma: Veli, then you prepare—
- ESD Employee: Ehn-nah, ehn-ehn-nah! (Master Norma, one of the injured Bangboo in the Energy Hub has a pretty complicated injury. We need you to come take a look!)
- Norma: Ah, I'll be right over!
- Norma: Sorry, Veli, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), I need to check on the patients first! - Velina: It's alright, go ahead. I'll take care of the rest.
- Norma hurries off...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Velina, what was that solution you mentioned earlier? Can you get the interpellation postponed?
- Velina: The schedule was set by Lady Sunbringer herself. Changing it would be difficult...
- Velina: However... if we can't solve the problem, we may as well appease those who raised it.
- Velina: At the interpellation, voting rights extend beyond the Five Central Departments — secondary administrative organizations of Roscaelifer, like the merchant association and the Energy Management Center, also have a say.
- Velina: We may not be able to control the outcome, but I do happen to have a rather substantial collection of leaks caused by certain people's negligence.
- Velina: Within acceptable bounds, I can use them as leverage — make a few strategic concessions. That should be enough to get us through the first round of the interpellation and buy Norma some time.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (S—So that's how it works. But if we do it that way, won't the Bangboo...?S—So that's how it works. But if we do it that way, won't the Bangboo...? /
S—So that's the plan? But if we do that, won't the Bangboo...?S—So that's the plan? But if we do that, won't the Bangboo...?) - Velina: I know. But... at the moment, this is the only option we have. I'm sorry if that disappoints you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): No, I'm not disappointed. I'm just... a little surprised.
- Velina: ...I'm not like Norma. She truly cares about the Bangboo.
- Velina: The External Strategy Department may be one of this floating island's departments, but its core personnel are appointed by the city administration. In truth, we are an extension of their authority.
- Velina: Carinus was right. As head of the ESD and a representative of the city administration, I need to prioritize preserving our position here in Roscaelifer over the feelings of the Bangboo.
- Velina: TOPS has their eyes locked on this place, like jackals circling their prey. The moment the ESD takes even one hit, the whole game could flip on its head.
- Velina: Roscaelifer can't afford to take this risk — I'll never let it happen.
- Velina: You have my word — I'll do everything I can to protect you and Norma. But if you can... I'd like to ask something of you. Please, help her.
- Velina: At best, all I can do is buy time. What the interpellation truly needs — only she can deliver... But that burden is far too heavy for her to carry alone.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Don't worry. I'll do everything I can to help Norma. First thing tomorrow, I'm going to find her and see what I can do.
- Velina: ...Thank you.
- Velina: It's getting late, and today's been... eventful enough. You should get some rest.
- Velina: Good night, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). I'll be away from the department tonight, and I may not be able to answer my phone... If anything urgent comes up, please go to Norma first.
- (Bubble)
- Fairy: Master! You have been automatically connected to the local network.
- Fairy: The "Interboo" system is now connected — let's check it out!
- Fairy: New information has been added to the Special District Archives.
- Fairy: Information on characters Master has encountered will be recorded here.
- Fairy: Collect Special District Archives to earn Interboo Coins.
- Fairy: Keep up the good work, Master, and continue gathering more valuable intel.
Clear the Mist
- (Ongoing)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Nothing left to do here, let's head home.
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise))
Late-Night Talks at Amber Hall
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Late-Night Talks at Amber HallVideo Summary: Late night shadows at Amber Hall.
Story Description: After a quick chat about today's events with (BelleBelle /
- (SiblingSibling): (Wise, you're back! So much happened today... It felt like a roller coaster...Wise, you're back! So much happened today... It felt like a roller coaster... /
Belle, you're back. Today was... quite a roller-coaster...Belle, you're back. Today was... quite a roller-coaster...) - (SiblingSibling): Billy and Cissia are back as well. After dinner, let's sit down and have a discussion.
- That same night, you go over everything that happened today with everyone in your room...
- (SiblingSibling): ...I just had Fairy look into it. An interpellation is a form of council proceeding here, focused on accountability.
- Now everyone is watching the ESD.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Now everyone's eyes are on the ESD.
- Billy: *sigh* Who would've thought the worst really did happen to Simon? Everything spiraled so fast... Nothing bad will happen to the manager's treatment and little Norma's research, right?
- Cissia: I think... it should be fine... Yeah... It'll be fine!
- Billy: Hey hey, what's with that scary tone? That's not convincing at all!
- Cissia: It's just... I remembered... something about leverage, about an exchange. I overheard it while eavesdropping on that Demon Lord's call too, but I didn't think much of it at the time!
- Cissia: Ughhh... Velina is really scary! Just thinking about her has my brain drafting a performance report!
- Billy: Whoa whoa, Velina is doing all this for the Manager and Norma! It ain't easy being the Administrative Director of the ESD...
- Billy: Anyway, at this point, all we can do is trust Velina's experience and judgment.
- Billy: Managers, we've been talking for quite a while now. It's getting late. You're both gonna go help out tomorrow, right?
- Cissia: *yawn* I'm getting sleepy just thinking about it. Let's head back and get some rest, Chalky~
- Billy and Cissia go back to their rooms...
- (SiblingSibling): (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), what do you think? - What do you mean?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What do you mean?
- (SiblingSibling): I mean... Are we really going to let Velina handle everything now? There are still quite a few unanswered questions. If only there were some kind of breakthrough.
- (SiblingSibling): Hmm... (lemmelemme /
let melet me) think... the Singularity Leakage, the damaged Bangboo, and those final words "Angel"... (huh...huh...) "Angel"... - (SiblingSibling): Doesn't that remind you of someone?
- You mean her...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You mean her — Remielle Dan.
- (SiblingSibling): She came to Roscaelifer before and even attacked Lady Sunbringer, but clearly left without achieving her goal! Now that she's retrieved her weapon, do you think she came back?
- (SiblingSibling): She might be... even more dangerous than we think.
- Thump—!
- (SiblingSibling): What was that? (It's comingIt's coming /
It cameIt came) from downstairs! - (SiblingSibling): Let's go check it out.
Norma Pays a Visit
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Norma Pays a VisitVideo Summary: I have my own special way of meeting people.
Story Description: Late at night, Norma sneaks into Amber Hall in an unusually secretive manner, as if she has something urgent to discuss...
- Later, Amber Hall, first floor—
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Notes
- ↑ An interpellation is a procedure in which parliament members request that a government body publicly explain and justify its decisions, in order to ensure accountability and transparency.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Solutions Start With Investigations |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 解题从调查开始 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 解題從調查開始 |
| Japanese | 謎解きは調査から |
| Korean | 문제의 해결은 조사부터 Munje'ui Haegyeoreun Josabuteo |
| Spanish | La solución empieza por una investigación |
| French | Toute solution commence par une enquête |
| Russian | Разгадка начинается с исследования Razgadka nachinayetsya s issledovaniya |
| Thai | การแก้ปัญหาเริ่มต้นจากการสืบสวน |
| Vietnamese | Giải Đố Bắt Đầu Từ Điều Tra |
| German | Lösung beginnt mit der Untersuchung |
| Indonesian | Mulai Memecahkan Masalah dari Penyelidikan |
| Portuguese | A Solução Começa com a Investigação |
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