Ultimate Verdict Trial (I)

Steps

1. Talk to Zhao
2. Learn about Promeia's special mission
3. Talk to Lyla to start the "Ultimate Verdict Trial"

Dialogue

 Talk to Zhao

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Xiao'Zhao and Promeia drop by the video store out of the blue—let's see what they're up to.

Sixth Street

(Idle)

Zhao: Let's wait here for (‍himhimText for Wise / herherText for Belle‍).

Promeia: ...

(Talk to Zhao)

Zhao: Yo, Proxy, you made it.

Xiao'Zhao? And...

Promeia?

Zhao: Surprised to see us here? Even if there's nothing else going on, there's no problem with just dropping by to check in on a trusted partner, right?

Promeia: ...Done with the small talk? Let's get down to business.

Promeia is...

The same as always.

Zhao: You've gotten a bit used to how it works by now, yeah? So... here's the deal—the boss gave Promeia a special mission, and she needs you to lend a hand.

Zhao: To be precise... we need a partner who has earned Krampus' trust and is skilled in virtual combat. The only one who fits that bill is you.

That's a very specific description...

Zhao: That's what makes you stand out~

Virtual combat?

Zhao: Yeah, you should be pretty familiar with it—the VR combat at the HIA Club.

Zhao: As for the mission details... should Promeia explain it herself, or do you want me to fill you in?

Promeia: ...I got nothing to say.

Zhao: Such a Promeia-style answer. Alright, Proxy... let's find another spot and talk this through.

Still puzzled, you follow Xiao'Zhao and Promeia to the entrance of the HIA Club.

 Learn about Promeia's special mission

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Xiao'Zhao and Promeia bring you to the HIA entrance. Let's hear what this special mission is all about.

Lumina Square

(Idle)

Zhao: Boss' orders, yo [sic]

Promeia: ...Alright.

(Talk to Zhao)

Zhao: Before I get into the reasons, I wanna confirm something first... (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), how'd it feel to "accompany" Promeia last time?

Promeia: Why ask such a pointless question?

Promeia's solid.

The cooperation went smoothly.

Zhao: I'm glad you see it that way. Anyway, let's get down to business—after everything that went down recently wrapped up, the boss gave Promeia a special training mission: borrow the VR equipment from the HIA club and test her limits in combat.

Zhao: What sets this apart from regular training is that this mission uses a custom test program designed by Krampus, with its intensity way beyond standard sims. And for limit testing purposes, all player safety features will be disabled to simulate real combat conditions.

Sounds like... not really my business?

Am I part of the test too?

Zhao: Hold on, there's more. Promeia... well, she gets a little wild during combat, and when things heat up, we need someone to keep things safe—I'm talking about the equipment's safety.

Zhao: From what I know, these machines have had quite a few breakdowns in the past because they couldn't handle how the test subjects fight, right?

Zhao: And Krampus's test program... well, I couldn't let any authorized staff get their hands on it, so I only made contact with the club's director.

Promeia: That covers it? We good to go?

If it's just that...

I'm good.

Zhao: No need to rush, you two. The boss mentioned one more thing—and we'll need your help with that too.

Promeia: Huh?

Zhao: The boss wants you to team up with AI teammates controlled by (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍) and complete this limit testing as a squad.

Promeia: ...A waste of effort. This mission doesn't need to involve more people.

Zhao: Sooner or later you'll run into something you can't handle solo... Plus, this is the boss's call. You gotta learn to adapt to having teammates around, right? Besides, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍) is a top-tier VR combat specialist—from a testing standpoint, fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with (‍himhimText for Wise / herherText for Belle‍) works for you the best.

Promeia: ...Fine. But this is a one-time thing.

You're makin' me blush here...

Zhao: Just being honest~ Oh, and besides the standard compensation Krampus provides for test assistance, you'll also get personal access to Krampus's program.

Zhao: I know about your accomplishments in other sim projects—this program's combat experience won't let a seasoned player like you down.

Zhao: ...Alright, that wraps up my briefing. When you need to fire up the test equipment, just hit up Ms. Lyla at the front desk.

Zhao: I've got other business to take care of, so I'll leave you two to it. Enjoy your time keeping each other company again.

Xiao'Zhao says her goodbyes quick and clean, then bounces off with a spring in her step...

Promeia: Go fire up the equipment. I can't show my face right now.

Promeia: When she booked the equipment at the club... she listed you as the user.

 Talk to Lyla to start the "Ultimate Verdict Trial"

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Now that you've accepted Promeia's invitation to "accompany" her again... go find Lyla to start the "Ultimate Verdict Trial."

HIA Club

(Talk to Lyla)

Lyla: Welcome to... Oh, it's you. Per Miss Zhao's instructions, the club has loaded the "Ultimate Verdict Trial" program she prepared into a dedicated device.

Lyla: Want me to fire it up for you now?

Launch the "Ultimate Verdict Trial".

I'm here to try the Expert Challenge.

Not right now. I'll swing by later.

(Complete Anomaly Alliance to complete commission)

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