The Mockingbird's Still Alive

The Working Duo

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 "The Working Duo"

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Video Summary: The more you work, the more people you'll meet!

Story Description: During her shift, Sjal witnesses a blonde man taking the auction's surveillance videotape. Vivian suspects that the man is Hugo and narrows down the area where the tape may be hidden...

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Earlier, Vivian exchanged information with an acquaintance in the auction house's lounge.

Vivian: Sjal, I didn't expect you to be working here — perfect!

Sjal: I was just covering someone's shift...

Sjal: The screening here is super strict, and I was afraid the supervisor would realize I was new and subbing for someone, so I hid in the control room during the supervisor's inspection.

Sjal: So I happened to bump into this guy — a blond man wearing a hat, and I think he was checking some footage.

Sjal: Then he logged that footage into the tape he brought.

Sjal: Later, I found that part of the footage had been wiped.

Vivian: Blond, wearing a hat... Could it be Hugo?

Sjal: Do you know him?

Vivian: I think it's him.

Vivian: If it were Hugo... hmm, I think I know where he would hide the tape.

Vivian: Thank you, Sjal, you were a big help!

Sjal: Great! You also helped me a lot when I started working. I used to make mistakes all the time...

Sjal: If it weren't for you cleaning up my messes, I would've been fired ages ago. So... I'm happy I could help you, too.

Sjal: Alright, go ahead and do what you need to do, we'll catch up another time!

After saying goodbye to Sjal, Vivian leaves the lounge...

Vivian: Lord Phaethon, you're here!

Vivian: Someone I used to work part-time with just so happens to be covering a shift at the auction.

Vivian: I learned from her that Hugo once took some footage away with him.

Vivian: I think... Hugo was planning something, so he hid the security footage.

Vivian: But... once I know when Hugo came here, I should be able to guess where he put the videotape~

How?

Huh?

Vivian: We are Mockingbird, after all. It shouldn't be surprising we have subtle ways of communicating information, should it?

Vivian: Once, on a mission, we couldn't use communicators.

Vivian: So, Hugo trained a few birds and put trackers on so we could communicate. But after that mission ended, we let them roam free...

Vivian: But I just checked their trackers, and one of those birds flew near the auction venue on the day Hugo took the footage.

Vivian: It still flies around here from time to time. The tracker only gives a broad area, but I believe... this might be something Hugo left for us to find.

Vivian: If I'm not mistaken, the videotape is hidden wherever the bird is.

Vivian: I can't be sure which bird Hugo used this time.

Vivian: But all the birds he originally trained had at least some black feathers.

Vivian: Lord Phaethon, let's split up and search the area.

Vivian: If you see a bird, you can send me a picture of it. I should be able to recognize it.

 Find the black bird

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Find a black bird that matches Vivian's description and take a photo of it for Vivian.

(Idle)

Vivian: If I were Hugo... where would I hide that videotape...?

(Talk to Vivian again before finding the bird)

Vivian: Lord Phaethon, did you find the bird?

Not yet...

Vivian: Let's split up and search. It must be around here.

(After taking a picture of the white birds)

(A soft and sweet ball of fluff... It's hard to imagine this is the bird Hugo chose for the mission.)

(But it does have some black feathers... So maybe this is it?)

(Either way, might as well take a photo and send it to Vivian.)

After sending a picture of the panda-colored chonk of a bird to Vivian, you get a negative answer...
Let's keep looking elsewhere.

(Idle, after taking a picture of the white birds)

Vivian: So cute, so soft... I have to convince Hugo to use this little guy when he contacts me in the future...

(Talk to Vivian after taking a picture of the white birds)

Vivian: Though it's cute, this isn't the bird Hugo trained...

Vivian: Let's keep searching. It must be around here.

(After taking a picture of a Penguinboo)

(Hmmm... Penguins count as birds I guess?)

(And besides, using a Bangboo for communication seems perfectly reasonable?)

(What if it is this guy...? Either way, let's take a photo and send it to Vivian.)

After sending the photo of the penguin-shaped Bangboo to Vivian, Vivian responds with a long set of ellipses. Seems like we were wrong...
Let's keep searching elsewhere!

(After taking a picture of Penguinboo)

Vivian: Are there usually so many pigeons here?

(Talk to Vivian after taking picture of Penguinboo)

Vivian: I heard wing flaps over here just now. Let's see...

Vivian: Unfortunately, it's not them. There weren't any pure white doves among that group of birds.

Vivian: Let's keep searching. It must be around here.

(After taking a picture of the crow)

(Black crows and a dark alley...)

(Seems a bit cliche, but this really is a good place to hide something!)

(Let's take a photo of this crow and send it to Vivian.)

After receiving the photo, Vivian quickly responds. That's the one!
She quickly comes over.

Vivian: That's the one~

Vivian: It's all thanks to Lord Phaethon we found them so quickly!

Vivian: If it's here, then Hugo must've hidden the videotape among those boxes.

You look through the boxes and find the recording, but it's been damaged...
After discussing with Vivian, you decide to head back to the video store together to repair it and check the contents before making your next move.

 Return to the video store

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Head back to the video store and ask Fairy to fix the videotape.

(Idle)

Vivian: Can this videotape still be fixed?

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): Of course, Fairy is currently repairing the data.

(Talk to (‍BelleBelleText for Wise / WiseWiseText for Belle‍))

Who is the Mastermind?

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 "Who is the Mastermind?"

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Video Summary: Could this have all been foreseen by Hugo?

Story Description: The surveillance footage reveals Camille and Hugo's conspiracy. Vivian and you plan to disguise ourselves as wealthy merchants to infiltrate the Ravenlock family banquet and search Hartman's study for crucial intelligence.

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Fairy repairs the videotape, and you watch the recording. The content leaves you shocked.
It's a conversation between Hugo and Camille.

Hugo: If I'm not mistaken, you and Vivian share the same goal.

Camille: ...

Hugo: Silence is no good for negotiation.

Camille: I just don't want Dina to reach a point of no return.

Hugo: Hasn't she already reached that point with what she's doing?

Camille: The formula for the Landon serum was lost, but a batch survived, and Dina was able to develop a substance that can be used for mind control. She's trying to combine the two to make Sacrifices that would obey human commands.

Camille: If the dormant Sacrifice and the remaining Landon serum are destroyed, we can put an end to this. Dina's concoction can't create Sacrifices on its own.

Hugo: And the Sacrifice Core?

Camille: That belongs to the Creator... not her.

Hugo: Heh...

Camille: Although I find Landon's methods despicable, I can't deny that the Exaltists and the Creator are leading us in the right direction.

Camille: I just don't want Dina to spend her life trapped by her father's mistakes.

Hugo: I mean no offense, but I find your protectiveness rather... weird.

Camille: ...

Hugo: I will confirm the location of the dormant Sacrifice and find the chance to relay the information to you.

Hugo: I do not want any of my people to be going into danger.

Hugo: As for the Sacrifice Core... I can only guarantee that it will not fall into her hands.

Hugo: As for how things will ultimately play out...

Camille: The Creator will guide me.

The video abruptly comes to an end.

Vivian: Camille was actually destroying the dormant Sacrifice?

Why has Hugo never mentioned this before...?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Compared to Camille's motives, I'm more concerned about whether Hugo has more plans lined up.Compared to Camille's motives, I'm more concerned about whether Hugo has more plans lined up.Text for Wise / Now Camille's actions make sense... but why did Hugo never tell us...Now Camille's actions make sense... but why did Hugo never tell us...Text for Belle‍)

Vivian: Hugo... he...

(SiblingSiblingWise / Belle): (‍Wise, Lycaon just sent a message saying he's got something urgent that he needs to talk to us about now.Wise, Lycaon just sent a message saying he's got something urgent that he needs to talk to us about now. Tooltip for Wise, Lycaon just sent a message saying he's got something urgent that he needs to talk to us about now.ⓘText for Wise / Belle, Lycaon said there's something urgent he needs to discuss with us right now.Belle, Lycaon said there's something urgent he needs to discuss with us right now.Text for Belle‍)

Call Lycaon first

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Alright, let's patch him in(‍..Text for Wise / !!Text for Belle‍)

Lycaon: Master Proxy, I apologize for disturbing you.

Lycaon: We have just learned that the Ravenlock family will host a banquet tonight.

Lycaon: This banquet is rather special, as they're allowing members of their family to invite business partners to attend.

Lycaon: With Hartman at the center of controversy, there are many members of the family who are eager to use this opportunity to replace him.

Lycaon: The mayor has been spreading rumors of a young tycoon who inherited a sizable fortune and is looking to partner with a person from an old and influential family.

Lycaon: This information has lured a young man named Burton from the Ravenlock family.

Vivian: So... You want me to pose as this tycoon and use Burton to infiltrate the banquet?

Lycaon: Correct, and Hartman's study is also located within the venue.

Vivian: I see. Hartman's study might hold valuable information...

What about me?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍It seems like there's nothing left for me to do...?It seems like there's nothing left for me to do...?Text for Wise / So... what should I do?So... what should I do?Text for Belle‍)

Lycaon: Ahem... You can attend as her plus one.

Vivian: P—P—Plus one!! Lord Phaethon, please go with me!

Lycaon: Master Proxy, it seems Miss Vivian requires your presence, so...

Vivian: Yes, just your presence will help me immensely!

Let's go together.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Sure, if we go together we'll be able to keep an eye out for each other. I'll accompany Vivian.Sure, if we go together we'll be able to keep an eye out for each other. I'll accompany Vivian.Text for Wise / Alright, then let's go together!Alright, then let's go together!Text for Belle‍)

Lycaon: I'll send you the time and place for the meeting with Burton.

Lycaon: If you encounter any danger, please evacuate immediately or contact me for backup.

Lycaon: I hope everything goes well for you tonight.

Vivian: You get in contact with Burton...

Vivian: He said he'll come to Sixth Street later to escort us to the banquet.

Is there anything I need to look out for?

I'm a bit nervous...

Vivian: Don't worry, Lord Phaethon. Just leave the socializing to me.

Vivian: I won't let any evildoers get close to you!

Vivian: But, since there's still some time before we have to go...

Vivian: Should we watch an instructional videotape on formal dinner etiquette together?

Vivian: I learned everything from videotapes when I first went undercover at a banquet for a mission too.

Vivian: Though such a method isn't sufficient to master it, it's enough to deal with this one excursion.

Then let's watch!

Let's do some last-minute studying...

Vivian: Yep. I'll go over the key details for you as we watch the tape!

You do some last-minute studying on the etiquette expected at a formal banquet for your mission that night... Before you know it, evening has arrived.

 Rest and prepare for the banquet

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There's still some time before the banquet. Let's take the chance to prepare with Vivian!

Vivian: Lord Phaethon, Burton's sent his location.

Vivian: Are you ready to join me for the banquet?

I'm ready!

Vivian: Then I'll meet up with Burton first and make sure he's not tampered with the car. Lord Phaethon, please wait five minutes before joining me. It'll be safer this way.

Vivian heads off first. After five minutes, she sends a message saying all is good. Let's go meet up!

I'll practice some more...

Vivian: Then I'll have Burton wait. We'll go when you're ready, Lord Phaethon.

 Go meet Burton

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Burton is parked opposite the video store. Let's go!

Burton: Miss Banshee, this is...?

Vivian: Hm? Is something the matter?

Burton: Ah, what I mean is, this person doesn't look like your bodyguard.

Vivian: The Ravenlocks can protect me, no? If that's true, why would I bring a bodyguard?

Vivian: (‍This is my companion for the evening. He heard the Ravenlocks are hosting a banquet with elites from all walks of life in attendance, so he wanted to come and make new friends.This is my companion for the evening. He heard the Ravenlocks are hosting a banquet with elites from all walks of life in attendance, so he wanted to come and make new friends.Text for Wise / This is my escort for the night. She heard the Ravenlocks are throwing a true feast for the centuries with plenty of delicacies not available anywhere else, and she wanted to try some.This is my escort for the night. She heard the Ravenlocks are throwing a true feast for the centuries with plenty of delicacies not available anywhere else, and she wanted to try some.Text for Belle‍)

Vivian: You aren't so stingy as to not even allow your guests a plus one, are you?

Burton: Of course not. Since you're an important companion of Miss Vivian's, you are also my honored guest.

Burton: Let's be off then. My chauffeur shall take you to the port and, from there, we will take a speedboat to the manor.

About an hour later, you arrive at the Ravenlock manor...
With Burton's guidance, you go through numerous security checks before finally arriving at the banquet hall.

Post-Meal Activity

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 "Post-Meal Activity"

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Video Summary: I want to learn how to talk like you all!

Story Description: Vivian disguises herself as a wealthy merchant and plays along with Burton, hinting at a potential business deal to successfully get him out of the way. You successfully slip into Hartman's study afterward, unaware that danger is closing in...

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Burton: Miss Banshee, I believe I've shown you my sincerity. Now how about you?

Vivian: Sincerity? My presence here is a show of sincerity.

Burton: If we're to work together, Miss Banshee, you should drop your pretentious act.

Vivian: I am well aware of the ways of the Ravenlock family.

Vivian: If I were to come empty-handed, I probably wouldn't even be able to make it out the front door tonight.

Vivian: Since I agreed to come with you, and even brought along my most precious companion, does that not show my deepest sincerity?

Burton: No need for such an off-color joke. Our door is always open, for those coming or going.

Vivian: We both know what's what, so let's cut the small talk.

Vivian: I know far more about how the Ravenlock family made their fortune than most here.

Vivian: I am also well aware of why Hartman, despite such a massive scandal, still remains in power.

Burton: Oh? Do tell?

Vivian: Exaltists, Blessing, Sacrifice, Landon, where would you like me to start?

Burton: How did you know that? No, who are you?

Vivian: Hah... don't be so tense.

Vivian: If I'm not mistaken, it's about time the banquet began, hm?

Vivian: My companion and I are practically famished. Is this how you treat your guests, by letting them starve?

Burton: ...

Vivian: Perhaps when we've had our fill, we'll remember where the Sacrifice is hidden.

Burton: You know where the Sacrifice is?

Vivian: So, can we go get something to eat now?

Vivian: And, I'm also looking forward to receiving a special dessert from you, hm?

Vivian: We can discuss what you wish to know while we enjoy dessert.

Burton: Of course, I wouldn't let such an important guest discuss matters on an empty stomach.

Burton: As for dessert, I will prepare it myself, and I guarantee it will satisfy you.

Burton: I'll come find you later. I wish you a pleasant evening.

Burton hurriedly leaves, and Vivian seems to breathe a sigh of relief.

Vivian: These kinds of people are exhausting to deal with.

Vivian: I really don't know how Hugo used to put up with it.

What did you mean by "dessert"?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Was there a special meaning to the "dessert" you mentioned just now? I thought he'd stay for longer, but he left once you said that...Was there a special meaning to the "dessert" you mentioned just now? I thought he'd stay for longer, but he left once you said that...Text for Wise / What did you mean by "dessert" just now? I couldn't really follow...What did you mean by "dessert" just now? I couldn't really follow...Text for Belle‍)

Vivian: Hugo taught me that bringing up "dessert" in such situations is a way of telling the other party they need to offer more.

You were totally like a noble lady just now!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍You always manage to surprise me. You sent him off with just a few words... If I were him, I'd think you were a powerful noble lady.You always manage to surprise me. You sent him off with just a few words... If I were him, I'd think you were a powerful noble lady.Text for Wise / Wow, you were so cool just now, like a powerful noble lady! You sent Burton packing with just a few words!Wow, you were so cool just now, like a powerful noble lady! You sent Burton packing with just a few words!Text for Belle‍)

Vivian: It's just some techniques Hugo taught me. Like that "dessert" I mentioned? It means I want them to offer more if they want to come to an accord.

Vivian: Fortunately, that old fox Hartman is terrified of losing power.

Vivian: He's definitely keeping the destruction of the Sacrifice and the fact that the Sacrifice Core is fake hidden from the other family members.

Vivian: Otherwise, Burton wouldn't have been so willing to raise his offer.

Vivian: Lord Phaethon, let's find Hartman's study when the banquet is at its busiest.

Alright, stick to the plan.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Alright, I've already taken note of the surrounding terrain. Once more people arrive, we'll enter the garden through the door in the corner of the banquet hall.

Vivian: Wherever you go, I'll follow, Lord Phaethon!

In accordance with the plan, you head deep into the manor after sneaking out of the banquet hall with Vivian.
It doesn't take you long to reach Hartman's study and, with a gentle push, the door actually opened!

Vivian: Isn't this... going a bit too well?

Maybe we're just lucky?

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍The security outside of the manor is really strict, but maybe it's more lax on the inside. Let's assume we got lucky.The security outside of the manor is really strict, but maybe it's more lax on the inside. Let's assume we got lucky.Text for Wise / Perhaps we're just lucky? Plus, their security measures outside were so tight, maybe it's more lax inside?Perhaps we're just lucky? Plus, their security measures outside were so tight, maybe it's more lax inside?Text for Belle‍)

Vivian: However, just to be safe, I'll call Lycaon

Let's contact Lycaon.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍The security outside of the manor is really strict, but maybe it's more lax on the inside? Just in case though, let's contact LycaonThe security outside of the manor is really strict, but maybe it's more lax on the inside? Just in case though, let's contact LycaonText for Wise / The security around the manor is really strict, but inside might be more lax. But, just in case, let's tell Lycaon.The security around the manor is really strict, but inside might be more lax. But, just in case, let's tell Lycaon.Text for Belle‍)

Vivian: Right, having some backup would be safer.

Our top priority is to investigate Hartman's office.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Let's check Hartman's recent correspondences for clues... I still have concerns about the Sacrifice Core.

Vivian: Right, though the Core he gave Dina was fake, Hartman might've left a trick up his sleeve and hid the real one.

Then let's split up.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Then let's split up.

You and Vivian search through Hartman's office for a while but find nothing.
Just then, footsteps suddenly come from outside, and in a moment of panic, you hide behind the desk—

No Way Out

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 "No Way Out"

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Video Summary: Danger, danger, danger.

Story Description: Hartman sees through Vivian and Phaethon's disguises. During the confrontation, he reveals his true ambition and attempts to use the opportunity to eliminate the two and claim full control over the family...

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Hartman: Esteemed guests, is the catering at the Ravenlock family banquet not to your satisfaction?

Hartman: So much so that these two distinguished guests felt the need to come to my humble office to scavenge for food?

Vivian: ...

Hartman: Don't want to come out?

Hartman: Well, after all, you don't have long left.

Hartman: Burton, that greedy idiot, fell for the mayor's trap.

Hartman: But I never expected that he would bring you into my territory.

Hartman: I suppose I should thank him.

Hartman: Otherwise, I would have had to go to great lengths to eliminate you.

Hartman: Vivian, Phaethon, give Hugo my regards.

Hartman: Tell him—

Hartman: I shall be taking the wealth and power of the Ravenlock family for myself.

Mockingbird's Resurrection

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 "Mockingbird's Resurrection"

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Video Summary: "My dear friend, you must have already guessed that I faked my death, right?"

Story Description: At the critical moment, Hugo makes his return!

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Hartman raises his gun, aiming at the desk.
Yet, there is no gunshot. With a clink of metal, a familiar voice comes—

Hartman: The bullets, how...

Hugo: Dear Uncle, why must we be so distant with one another?

Hugo: You can just tell me what you want to say directly.

Hartman: Hugo?! Impossible, you... you're...

Hugo: Uncle, you must know, a Ravenlock will never stop until they get what they want.

Hugo: Did you really think I would be defeated so soon when I have yet to trample you into the dirt?

Hartman: You filthy bastard! You only know how to resort to these petty tricks!

Hugo: Petty tricks? Haha...

Hugo: Perhaps you'd like to know what I managed to accomplish using this faked death of mine?

Hugo: My dear uncle.

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