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To the City's Rescue
Detective
Stop beating around the bush! Let's open the gates of the Hotel and then, who knows, the City might stop their panic over this ink rain.
Finally, we can enter the Hotel and discover the secret of the ink rain. Are you ready?
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Vices under Lock and Key
Isabelle
The chains do not completely contain the demons of human vices. The Lock of virtue needs to be created to lock the room in which they're chained. We will have to conduct a ritual with the keys to the chains to do it. Put them at the points of the pentagram, place artifacts around it and I'll read the spells. Hurry up, or the demons will continue to torment the citizends!
See, it turned out to be rather simple and the Lock of Virtue appeared in the centre of the pentagram. Now we need to put it on the door to the room where the demons of human vices are locked. And I'll make sure no sorcery can open it. Thanks for your help, by the way - no one could deal with these vices better than you. You deserve a reward. Here, take it.
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Trained Guard Dog
Cardsharp
Many people have become envious of me recently. On top of that, monsters are constantly wandering around outside the cafe and scaring customers. You need peace and quiet for good gambling, you know. So I've had an idea - I want to get a few well-trained guard dogs. They'll be albe to drive away the little monsters and envious people. Please could you find a few fearless hounds? I hear Central Asian Shepherds make good guard dogs.
What a great dog! Did you know that Central Asian Shepherds have been used since ancient times to protect farmland and flocks of sheep in Central Asia? they really live up to my expectations.
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Head of a Beauty
Cardsharp
According to my informant, the Statue's Head is with the Wanderers. We need to take a risk and try to barter for it.
The Statue's Head sits perfectly on the torso where it broke off. The damage requires hardly any restoration.
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Restored Phone Book
Martha
All that's left is to restore the Phone Book. Don't forget to add this missing page and insert the Bookmark. As always, we'll need the magic of the City. We need several powerful artifacts.
I understand your desire to use the Mystic Telephone and Phone Book to make a call right now. However, it's not yet known what changes will happen in the astral spheres after such a call. I'll study this issue and I promise to tell you what I find. Thank you very much. A reward is already waiting for you and I'm faced with beginning to study the Mystic Telephone.
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Marble Body
Cardsharp
I've decided to restore an ancient City statue that was broken long ago, single-handedly and at my own expense! I saw it the other day. It's just gathering dust in the garden at City Hall. Could you obtain the Statue7s Torso for me?
Such incredible craftsmanship! What barbarian could have broken such a beautiful statue?
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The Vice of Avarice
Isabelle
The Chain of Vices wouldn't be complete without the Demon of Avarice. Yes, you understood me correctly - carelessness, envy, pride and deception give birth to avarice, and avarice leads to anger, aggression, fear of losses and hatred. I can't even imagine what the city could turn into under the influence of this demon. It seems that the citizens don't want to help you yet again, so you only have yourself to count on in your search for the key to the chains of the Demon of Avarice.
If we have the key to the Demon of Avarice's chain and the demon chained up, we can start the ritual to receive the Lock of Virtue.
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Sacred Resonator
Monk
To banish the monster back to the world of demons, I'll use the sacred knowledge and fill the magic octagon with the energy of life. Combined with some firecrackers, it will amplify the explosion's sound, making it thunderous. The Professor said it's a resonator, take a look.
The union of a magic resonator and firecrackers should terrify the monste who's doomed to fear loud sounds. We only need to set off the explosion next to it.
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Cheating and Lying
Isabelle
The next on the list is the Demon of Deception. We had too much of this vice in our City even without him - just look at Cardsharp! But if this demon gets all the citizens in its power, we'll be in trouble. Make every effort to catch it and find the keys to the chains that shackle it.
I bet you caught the Demon of Deception somewhee near Cardsharp - he's a real personification of this vice. Hurry up and use the key to lock its chains! To be honest, I would chain up Cardsharp by its side - the City would be much calmer and the local citizens would have less of a headache.
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Toy Land
Martha
During the fire, the Puppeteer's house was badly burnt but the yard remained untouched, almost as if the strength of a child's imagination had protected it. After the fire, the Puppeteer disappeared without a trace and toys started appearing in the yard. Unfortunately, they were all broken. Ever since the Shadow City came into existence, it's become impossible to get into the Yard of Forgotten Toys. You'll be the first to set foot there in many years.
Finally we can enter the Yard of Forgotten Toys and discover its secrets. Are you ready?
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Conscious necessity
Isabelle
But that's the past. Now I've grown and learnt a lot. The study of anomalies has become my profession. By the way, you found some magic chalk - is there any left? I absolutely need some - it's part of my equipment. To study the unnatural we must protect ourselves... Could you assist me a little more?
Yes, that's the complete set... I won't forget your kindness, I promise! I'm at your service now
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Inventing the Wheel
Professor
Are you assembling a noisy charge that can scare the monster and banish it through the Moon Gate back to the world of demons? I propose that we make bigger firecrackers, fix them on a wheel and launch it at the monster. I put together a prototype, but it rolled away. Did you see where it went?
Tank you for returning my blasting wheel. I still need to work on its trajectory, but in general, the device is promising. And very noisy!
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Onslaught from the Skies
Mei
Yui's ready to blow up her firecrackers right in front of the monster, but I'm thinking about how to avoid our ancestor's sad fate. In order to banish the monster and remain safe, I'm planning to use this firecracker kite. The wind's taken it away, catch it!
This kite will deliver its firecrackers directly to the monster, while we take cover. But can it carry the kind of charge to generate a noise thunderous enough to make the monster flee?
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Explosive Attack
Yui
We have a chance to banish the monster with loud sounds, and I won't miss this opportunity! Preparing for the war with Mei, I used to make explosive charges - not only destructive but also very noisy. They should be amongst my arms, help me find them.
I planned to blow these firecrackers in the thick of battle to stun the enemy soldiers. But a monster may need a larger charge.
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A Lot of Noise
Detective
We'll finally get rid of the monster and drive it away with a roar! For me, the prospect of constantly wearing red was hardly inspiring... By the way, I recently confiscated a roll of firecrackers from some suspicious newbies. It could come in handy for the monster's noisy banishment. Now, where did I put it? Buddy, help me find it.
There are at least fifty firecrackers in this roll! They're quite small though. I'm not sure they'll make enough noise to make the monster flee, but we can try.
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Brighter than the Stars
Martha
The heavenly spheres begin to move: I hear that even the spirits are agitated by the monster's appearance. They give me clues on how to create a special protection from the monster - a ritual tree decorated with red lanterns that burn brighter than the stars. Help me charge the lanterns with some artifacts, and their light will become the City's amulet.
The artifacts enhance the lanterns' light, and their red glow envelops the City. The beast is retreating! The defense worked - the monster no longer attacks people or houses if it sees red. But we won't feel completely safe while the beast remains here.
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Defensive Cloth
Monk
The monster is facing more and more red decorations, rushing around the City in fear. We can drive it even farther away from the houses by using red amulet flags. Look for one - we'll place it at the beginning of the street so that the monster can't reach the crowded quarters.
The amulet flags flutter in the wind, driving the monster away with the gleaming red color it fears. But we still need to come up with more reliable protection for the City.
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Window Protection
Mei
It's a great idea to protect houses with red decorations that will scare away the monster. Using the jianzhi technique, my mother and I once made a scarlet window paper-cut in the form of her patron, the Tiger. I've been carrying it with me as a memento, but lost it in the heat of battle with the monster. Help me find it.
Thank you, this is the paper-cut I was looking for! Such red jianzhi patterns, glued on the windows, will save the City's houses and the residents they shelter.
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Important Accessory
Juliette
Ah, mon ami, I'm so glad that we've discovered a way to protect everyone from the monster! In the Manor, I found a red dress to wear for safety. I think I see a red fan over there. Would you be so kind to bring it? It will complement my outfit perfectly.
Wow, this fan seemed smaller from afar but it's actually large and decorative. We'd better hang it on the wall to scare the monster away from the Manor.
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Braided Charm
Monk
The City feels threatened and is trying to defend itself: I saw a mystical knot, braided with red threads, appear nearby. It will scare off the monster. Bring me this scarlet knot, and I will use it as a sample and make a few more to protect the citizends.
Thank you! The mystical knot of red threads is a powerful amulet against the monster who, by the deity's will, now fears shades of scarlet.
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Cinnabar from the Past
Yui
The Vermilion Bird's curse worked: the monster has recoiled from my red armor! Now we can protect the City and its inhabitants with lots of red items. I used to make bracelets of cinnabar - or "dragon's blood". Let's find the brightest one.
This scarlet bracelet made of cinnabar will become an amulet against the monster, as it's afraid of red thanks to my divine paton's will. Put it on!
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Torn Ties
Monk
The Detective has solved the mystery! Though the job is half-done. We need to banish the monster, but first, we'll have to break the accidentally established blood ties, so that the monster can no longer bother the Emperor's family. I've studied such a ritual, it will require some charged artifacts to conduct it. Bring them.
The City's powers are helping us: I feel the order of things harmonizing in the heavenly spheres. The artifacts merge together, and something new appears. This is the amulet of unity and fighting in which the monster's face manifests! Its connection with the hero is broken!
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Ancient Clue
Detective
My gut tells me we're one step away from the solution. To understand why the monster was able to scramble through the Moon Gate using the invitation sent to the princesses' parents, we need to find an important clue. Help me inspect the area where the ancient helmet was. Don't be surprised, buddy, but we're looking for blood.
We found exactly what we needed - a blood sample! It's pertified, but it's good enough to check my theory. I'll take it to Martha.
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Withness of Stone
Monk
If the legend is true and the hero of the imperial line did defeat the monster, we'll find a guarding tablet preventing the banished monster's return. Perhaps the tablet had collapsed, and this resulted in its appearance? Is there a tablet nearby?
You found a guarding tablet: it means that the princesses' distant ancestor defeated the monster and it shouldn't have returned. But the beast is here. What kind of power helped it?
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Garden Luxury
Juliette
We need to find one last flower from Heine's poem! That would be Passiflora Caerulea. They say that it's now grown all over the world. Maybe it will take to my greenhouse as well? Search the City again, mon ami. I'm sure this passionflower is waiting for you somewhere!
You've managed to find Passiflora Caurulea! I hope this didn't take too much of your time. I like these flowers so much. Do you happen to know how to grow them?
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Familiar Armor
Mei
I haven't come across the champion's statuette, but in the heat of battle, I did see a helmet at the Moon Gate. I thought that it must've slipped off Yui's head, but she was still wearing all of her armor. This helmet seems familiar to me... I hope it will help us understand the reason for the monster's appearance. Bring it, please.
I remember where I saw this helmet! A drawing in the collection of legends. It was worn by one ruler in time immemorial... And he was of our kind!
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Beast's Image
Detective
Is this beast armored or something? How did the antique champion defeat it? Or maybe this isn't the monster mentioned in the prophecy? We have to figure it out to find the reason for the beast's appearance! I saw an old monster statuette around here somewhere. Buddy, help me find it, we'll compare them.
Buddy, look, this is a statuette of the monster! Since the City moved this antiquity here, maybe we'll come across the chanpion's image, too. It would be interesting to look at.
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We have a long history
Isabelle
It's an old story... My childhood was not normal. I lived completely alone in a room with a floor-to-ceiling window. Every morning I saw a different view from the window as if the room had moved. I couldn't open the door and was there years. I had everything necessary for life - water and fresh food, which appeared every morning, books, paints... Those memories - I need some fresh air!
Thanks, I feel better. I wasn't completely alone in that room. There were different anomalies but I wasn't scared; amused more like. they made the routine days bearable. Then I was woken one night by a puff of wind and saw the door ajar! I ran out but when I turned around there was just a blank wall. I was both happy and scared, but I could go wherever I wanted! Now I worry that someone else may be locked in that room.
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Hopeless Battle
Monk
The beast came to the City along the road intended for the imperial couple. We need to find and eliminate what led it here, then we'll be able to banish the monster. Otherwise, the princesses won't be able to defeat the beast no matter how bravely they fight. Look, a fallen blade - Yui's weapon has broken. Bring it.
Yui's broken guandao confirms the ancient prophecy: conventional weapons are powerless against this monster. I heard the Detective shoot too, but it had no effect.
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Long Road
Mei
With your help, we've conducted the guiding ritual by the book. Now, the fragrant smoke from the incense burner will show our parents the way to the Moon Gate. The divine patrons support us, but I'd also like to enlist the City's help. You know how to find its artifacts, could you bring some to us?
The City shows hospitality: the artifacts' energy intensified the incense burner's fragrant smoke. Oh gods, I see silhouettes appearing in the Moon Gate... They're dad's and mom's! But what's that?! The portal darkened, the silhouettes disappeared, and a terrible monster burst out of the Moon Gate. Watch out!
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Keeping Calm
Yui
Mei prepared the guiding incense and entrusted me to make a magical pattern from it in the incense stencil. She understands that I'm worried, and this process helps you calm down. Please take a look at the result of my work - is it good enough?
This incense pattern has begun to emit fragrant smoke! So the divine patrons approve our efforts. Oh, am I really going to meet my parents...?
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It's not safe yet
Detective
Let's leave it for later. The City is too dangerous, but now we can eliminate all anomalies! Go to it while the Proton Trap is still charged!
After we eliminated the Pltergeist from the cafe, paranormal activity calmed down a little. As if they accepted defeat.
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Beautiful stranger
Isabelle
I'm glad to see you, Detective. I came here to find you, but once I entered the cafe, a fight started with a dozen beasts... The most awful thing is that they're almost invisible! I study such phenomena, but this was... for the first time... (Isabelle is so weak she sways) I'm sorry, I'm too tired... Could you bring me some water?
Hot sweet tea - even better than water. Thank you, I don't think we've met before. I apologize, it's so rude of me. My name is Isabelle, nice to meet you!
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Dangerous Gin
Valerie
Who's that? Oh, it's you... I drank a little too much, yesterday. I dropped in on the Conductor at the Station and he seemed sad... He's a strong man, sure, but the City can depress anyone. So we chatted a little over a bottle of gin... and, believe it or not, it's now morning, but I still can't shake the cobwebs out! You won't believe this, it's so funny: I walked into City Hall and started seeing double, like everything was all twisted around. I really need an earring I lost there yesterday. What am I to do?
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who can't see straight! So it wasn't because of the gin, huh? I shouldn't have told you about drinking yesterday; now you'll think I'm some kind of drunk! You don't? Well, that's great! Thanks for understanding. I'm sorry for distracting you from your important business.
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Special Technique
Yui
My sister and I are creating a special composition for the incensing so that our parants can find their way to the Moon Gate. In such a ritual, everything matters, and the aromatic powder should be poured into the incense burner using a special stencil. Please find it.
Oh, you were cleary led by higher powers! You've found the most suitable stencil for our aromatic composition - with the Vermilion Bird's and the Azure Dragon's silhouettes.
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Imperial Anomaly
Isabelle
The entire imperial Palace is a powerful and, perhaps, dangerous anomaly. We need to find out what petrified all these creatures and even the flames of the lamps. Let's go inside and find the source of the magic that struck the palace!
the throne room, the holiest place in the imperial Palace. Just look at all these beautiful and expensive things! They look like gifts for New Year, but the treasures were scattered in the heat of battle. The heart of the anoaly that turned everyone to stone is here. I feel a clear threat. And on the throne sits... Oh, it's the Emperor himself! There's a raggedy scroll at his feet...
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Pagoda in the Mountains
Detective
Buddy, I arrived as soon as I could. Look, the outline of a Chinese Pagoda is appearing in the fog. Wow, what's that huge thing towering above it? Is that what I think it is? Look, the fog is dissipating, giving us a path. Let's get closer and look around.
Whoa! The Dragon is rising above the Pagoda! It will turn the fragile building into a mountain of rubble! Or not. Buddy, this Dragon doesn't roar, and doesn't move! Everything here has become motionless. Even the magnolias swept up in the wind have become frozen! Just in time, though! Look, the Monk is coming towards us! Maybe he'll be able to explain the situation?
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Offering to the Temple
Cardsharp
There you are! I see that you're heading into the Temple. Do you think it can protect us? Are you sure? Then hurry and get inside, or the dragon will catch us!
Sir, look at the dragon! Run fast before it notices us! What? Phew, it's only a statue... Why are you smiling? You think the prophecy is actually a joke? Don't be a skeptic. It's entirely possible that this statue will come to life and fly to plunder and burn. In the City of Shadows, such a sthing hasn't happened...
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Tree of Perfumers
Mei
The Azure Dragon gave me the gift of growing plants, and I used it to grow an aquilaria. It's the main ingredient in the incense that will pave the way from the land of lost souls, as it's wood is very fragrant. Let's collect a little.
Thank you, now we have enough aromatic wood. I've ground it into powder and added a drop of my blood to address the incensing to my parents.
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Opening the Gate
Detective
Buddy, you believe the Cardshap's nonsense? Well... a prophecy about the arrival of a terrible dragon - it's all very vague, but here in this temple there may be some kind of more tangible evidece that leads us to understand the strange events in the City. You have the key, so open it soon.
My, my, the doors are open - it's high time we find out who or what is hiding behind these walls. Interestingly, why did the City open this place right now?
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Wind and Coastal Cliffs
Valerie
Can you imagine, the wind of this Dragon nearly blew away my ferret! But the terrible gusts and whirlwinds that knock you to the ground are just the beginning if we do nothing. The Monk mentioned that the Dragon flew to the mountains. Call everyone and let's go there quickly! We need to save the world before the wind sweeps us away!
Strange, but the higher we go into the mountains, the quieter the wind becomes. Do you feel the chill? It seems we're getting closer to a mountain lake. Through a thin layer of fog, some kind of huge object is visible, but the detais aren't clear from here. Shall we go closer? Keep up!
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The Aftermath of Battle
Martha
The palace doors still show traces of its foormer luxury, but the brutal blows of the attackers left terrible dents in the skillfully crafted metal, and the gilding has been washed away by rain over the centuries. Yet the entrance is unlocked. Come on, open it! I feel the source of very powerful magic inside!
The heavy doors gave way. We're on the threshold of a luxurious hall, illuminated by the frozen lights of festive lamps. Around us are the statues of people and monsters engaged in battle. Be on alert when you step inside. What if not all of them were turned to stone...
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Crucial Base
Yui
I can't wait to see my parents, but I must contain myself, as rushing is inappropriate for the ritual. We need to prepare the base for lying out the aromatic composition by carefully squeezing the ashes in the incense burner. Please bring me a special press.
This weighty press has a smooth sole that will help me create a flat surface from the ashes in the incense burner. Each of my movements brings the meeting with our parents closer!
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Aroma Receptacle
Mei
Your search skills are invaluable! This capacious bronze incense burner will become the beacon that will lead our parents through the Moon Gate to the City.
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Colorful Wrapping
Juliette
Your gifts are stored in the Chest next to the Golden Pagoda. There they're safe from monsters and bad weather. You can open the Chest and unwrap the gifts at any time!
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Family Story
Detective
Knowing Mei and Yui's family story, I'm ready to admit that the Moon Gate and their parents' visit is the best gift for them. The City of Shadows is a strange place, but here, such miracles are possible. I hope the girls will be able to celebrate New Year as a family reunited after many years apart. I don't trust portals though...
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Path to the Unknown
Valerie
Wow, the gate looks even cooler up close, and the moonlight goes right through it, fantastic! You just want to stroll along the lunar path and across the bridge to the pagodas! It's beautiful and calm here: everything's frozen, like in a magical dream. Why do the princesses worry, anyway?
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Sentient Phone Book
Martha
The Phone Book is supposed to help you find the right number. an owl-shaped amulet was responsible for this useful function. It would be great if you could find it. Otherwise all our efforts will be in vain.
The owl amulet will help with who we need to talk to in the real world.
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Special Bookmark
Martha
It looks like a conjurer needed the Phone Book. But what for? Let's have a look at what else has been damaged. There's no Bookmark. It's been torn out. We really need your quick thinking here.
You've found the Bookmark for the Phone Book! It isn't even damaged. It looks like luck is on your side.
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Broken Lock
Martha
Someone broke off the lock on the Bindings as they couldn't open it O tempora, o mores! Even a Phone Book bothers some people. It seems like even a small thing like a locking clasp needs to be found.
What was the point of breaking the lock on the folio? Didn't they believe the writing that said, "Phone Book"? Or did they believe it and needed to look for something?
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Leather Binding
Martha
It looks like the Phone Book was torn to pieces. You'll have to go to some effort in your searches. Start with the largest piece - the Binding. It's made of leather with copper filigree and a locking clasp. You'll recognise it as soon as you see it.
You can see that this is the Binding for an important folio. The Mystic Phone Book is no ordinary book.
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List of Subscribers
Martha
I'm attempting to communicate with the real world by using the Mystic Telephone. I only need your silence and your searching abilities. Simply assembling the phone is not enough if you don't actually know who to call. We'll also need a Phone Book. Find at least one page to start with.
So... Where did you find this page? Even though it's from the Phone Book, it's practically illegible.
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Long-awaited Date
Martha
With the items found, we've learned that the girl's beloved became a pilot, but his airship disappeared on its first flight. The guy never returned, and the girl never saw him again. She's still waiting for him... I know how to help her, but I need artifacts for the ritual.
I invoke the power of the City to help the restless soul. The artifacts have absorbed the power of the items linking the pilot and his girlfriend, merging into the Spirit Compass. With its help, the ghost girl will be able to find the one she lost so long ago and finally be able to leave the Airship Dock.
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Fateful Flight
Inspector
I'm impressed by oyur desire to help this soul find peace. But to do it, you need to figure out what happened to the ghost girl's lover. It makes sense to look at the guy's flight schedule.
Aha, just as I thought! Look at the date. Our restless soul's lover took off... and never came back. It seems he died in the sky. What a nightmare!
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Self-obsession and Pride
Isabelle
You must've already guessed that I'm telling you about the demons in order of their hierarchy in the Chain of Vices. How carelessness breeds envy and envy breeds pride - disrespect towards other people, arrogance, boastfulness and ingratitude. This demon knows how to hide very well and people that are under its influence won't even listen to you. You'll have to work hard to find the key to the chains for this creature.
I'm really glad that your searches have been so successful. Let's chain the Demon of Pride quickly and lock it with a key! Oh, the City really has become more comfortable and calm.
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Envy is a Bad Feeling
Isabelle
You've already had some practice with capturing demons. The next on the list is the Demon of Envy, who is anything but harmless. It enslaves people very quickly. Hurry and find the key to the chains of this demon, before the people of the City of Shadows fall under its power.
It's really good that you were so fast in finding the key to the chains of the Demon of Envy. Be quick and lock them!
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Careless Attitude
Isabelle
The demons don't just have to be caught - they need to be locked back inside. To use the Lock of Virtue, you need to get the keys to the magical chains of each of the demons. The most harmless of these terrible creatures is the Demon of Carelessness. Find the key to his chains, please.
Every person is careless in one way or another. Not thinking things through, and making rash decisions about words and deeds often bring about very bad consequences. This is why we'll put the Demon of Carelessness on a chain and lock it with this key.
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Speleological Expedition
Huntress
We've finally collected a decent kit ready for our underground expedition. All that remains is to find several rare tools and to pack all the equipment into two tactical backpacks. Find the items that we still need and get them packed.
What a heavy load! It's almost impossible to pick up these packs, but we're well prepared. A dangerous adventure awaits us below. When we come back it will bring us fame and the gratitude of the citizens. Take these rare artifacts that I found in the dungeons for your help in organising the expedition.
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Staying Still in the Water
Huntress
There's another thing we must take. As the size of the lake is unknown and we don't know anything about its currents, we may need an anchor. Will you look for one?
Oh my! Where did you find such a light Folding Anchor? I hope it won't fail us in a difficult situation.
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Safety Measures
Huntress
Now, we need to find some protective Life Vests. They should be reliable, float well and have lots of places to attach tools. We could end up in the water at any moment.
Let's have a look at these vests. Reliable, durable, lots of mountings... These are great!
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Head Protection
Huntress
No speleologist will go underground without Safety Helmets and flashlights. Many dangers and ferocious beasts await us below. Find the helmets. Make sure their batteries are fully charged.
Did you find these multi-coloured helmets on purpose? Is this bright one especially for me? At least it's not pink.
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A Rower's Tool
Huntress
We will need at least two oars if we're to cross the underground waters. Find the right oars for our expedition.
What light and practical oars. This set will be suitable to row singly or in pairs.
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Help of Detectives
Isabelle
Now that we have all the famous detectives' items, we can perform a ritual to strengthen the Detective's skills. We'll just need a few magical artifacts and the items you found. I hope that after the ritual, the Detective will soon find this fearless thief.
The abilities you've conferred on the Detective are amazing: deduction, observational skills, logical thinking... With such an arsenal, he'll find the thief in no time. Here he is, see?
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Inflatable Vessel
Huntress
We will need some special equipment to explore the underground lake. I'm going to rely on your help for this. First, we need an Inflatable Boat. It's not too heavy to carry and it doesn't take up much space. Find the boat in the City.
Oh my! I think I'll take this boat for myself afterwards, if we don't puncture it and if some monster doesn't rip it up. However, there's a pump and repair kit that comes with it, so we'll be able to use it even if it has holes.
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Detective of the Church
Isabelle
A person's profession isn't always relevant to their talent as a detective. I'm referring to Father Brown - a catholic priest. He could be easily recognized by his black Umbrella and ever-present Cappello Romano. Find them, please.
It used to be fashionable to call this Roman hat a "saturno" because it resembled the ringed planet.
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On the Threshold of a Dicovery
Detective
We have a new investigation ahead of us. The Mistress of the Manor has disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and now's the best time to explore the crime scene. Are you ready? Let's go!
It's not every day you get the chance to hang out in the Mistress's private quarters. What secrets are lurking under her velvet canopy? Time to find out!
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Magic of Luck
Huntress
Mein Herr, I think we're lacking a Passiflora Quadrangularis for our bouquet of flowers from Heine's poem. Not a very poetic name, I agree. However, the flower itself is very beautiful You're really good at finding the right flowers in the City. Please find it.
How do you do it? You even managed to find Passiflora Quadrangularis. Maybe you've been hiding an interest in gardening from us all this time?
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Gathering Information
Adeline Svensson
The ball preparations at the Ice Palace are almost finished, and I can assure you that the citizens will have an unforgettable Christmas!
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Airship Pilot
Mistress
My maid has been prattling on all day about the restless soul instead of cleaning up! The sooner we figure out why the soul is tied to the Airship Dock, the sooner Juliette will return to her duties. So.. find the pilot's dog tag.
The Personal Dog Tag belonged to a man with whom your restless soul was in love. He graduated from pilot school and piloted an airship. Don't just stand there - take the dog tag to Martha!
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Student in Love
Lady
It's so sad that the girl's spirit dwelling at the Airship Dock cannot find peace. Martha asked me to find one of the items that could be holding her soul in this world - a flight school's emblem. Please help me with tihs.
This emblem belonged to a flight school studnet named Patrick. Apparently, this is the girl's beloved who was training go be an airship pilot. What happened to him?
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Trap anomalies
Detective
Poltergeists inside the cafe have completely lost their minds. Chairs, tables, bottles and glasses fly through the air; the door to the kitchen is broken - dishes gleam inside... A dozen knives are embedded in the wall up to the hilt! I fear the lady is in a bad way. It's time to clean up the chaos!
Thank you, you are just in time! A little longer and I'd have been crushed by the counter. What an absurd death for an investigator of supernatural phenomena!
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Reliable Cache
Collector
The Proton Trap is a deadly, anti-anomaly weapon, Class 7-A. Store shielded to avoid radiation poisoning. Hmm... A working model can be found in the city vault, safely tucked behind the third plate in Room 6. Beware of ghosts. Hmm... Burn after use...
Damn, what a mess! It's good we found the Trap... I'd keep it if I could, but the Collector demanded we burn it after use. Come on, let's rescue the girl!
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Missing Link
Detective
We need something else and I have an idea! There's a small item that can keep any strong anomaly under control: chalk, used to draw pentagrams and protective circles!
Quick, put it into the Cataloguer's receiver! Phew, it works! I never thought I'd be so happy to hear the projector's chirping...
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Pendulum
Martha
To reach the trance state I need a special pendulum. But it's hard to find one. My last real pendulum was sent into one of the Past realms by Manor Mistress. Probably just to spite me. Find it for me.
A fine pendulum! What exquisite work from my mentor in the art of otherworldly communication from the school of young witches. Thank you for getting it back.
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Application Instruction
Detective
I've never heard of a Proton Cannon, but I trust the Collector. Where will the manual be hidden? We should look in his house and if we don't find it we'll ask the Gargoyles - they have sticky fingers. If anyone asks, say you're helping with the investigation. I'll even give you a search warrant. Meanwhile, I'll find out the location of this cannon.
We've found the Manual. I think the Collector exaggerated it's complexity. Here are a couple of diagrams and a description of the security measures... Apparently, the Proton Cannon is a really powerful weapon. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything more about the trap itself.
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The Detective takes on the case
Detective
A Poltergeist is raging in the cafe. It's a malicious anomaly that turns all things upside down. It'll be hard for an ordinary man to deal with it. Please bring back the items under the Poltergeist's influence, so we can find out how to beat it. Quickly!
Good - some of Martha's tools, but I haven't seen them before. A secret mechanism has triggered an opening in the wall and I can see a document.
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The Collector's Records
Valerie
We're not experts on ghosts or magic, even though I know a little about love spells. The Detective once told me the Collector studied these phenomena in detail. There should be records in his house - maybe we can find some information there.
Look what I've found! It'd be useful if I could make out the handwriting... Remember those objects floating upside down in the cafe? Look at this: "A Poltergeist is one of the most powerful and evil spirits; wherever it appears, a real hell begins. Poltergeists can easily move objects, regardless of their weight, and can even upend a man." This is a Poltergeist, but how do we deal with it?
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On the Track of Gargoyles
Valerie
Something terrible is happening in the Cafe! No, don't go in there, just look at what's going on inside! Objects fly around, the counter is upside down, a cupboard hangs in the air near the ceiling... Did you hear that? Someone's houting! That girl must be inside and the spirits won't let her go! What if this invasion is her fault? We're faced with a completely new anomaly! Let's ask Martha for advice. Do we still have enough time left?
Martha's nowhere around. A note on the table reads: "Meditating in the astral realms. Interrupt only if the end of days imminent." Oh, no! She can't help us.
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Gift of the Beloved
Valerie
I'm sure the trouble that keeps the girl's soul at the Airship Dock has something to do with love. Martha said that a teddy bear in a pilot's suit is one of the soul-related items. That's defintely a gift from a boyfriend! Let's look for the toy!
There are words embroidered on the bear's scarf: "He will be with you when I'm not arounds." See, I was right. There is love involved!
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Feminine Intuition
Isabelle
We can't forget about women detectives - although this one didn't call herself that. Miss Marple was a humble, hard-working, and sociable old lady. Her Hat and Glasses were all the disguise she needed.
An ordinary image of an English village - Miss Marple in her ever-present hat with her glasses in her hand. Her observational skills never gave the criminals a chance.
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Belgian Mind
Isabelle
you probably couldn't find a person who hasn't heard of Hercule Poirot, with his famous moustache and egg-like head. One of the most importan things Poirot cared about was looking after his mustache. Scissors and a Comb are he main tools of this famous detective.
It turns out that Poirot's moustache comb was made of some sort of eastern wood and designed to order. I wonder if the scissors were also made to suit his specific preferences?
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Start Investigationg
Detective
We found the bedroom key, now we're just a step away from knowing what happened to the Mistress of the Manor. I'm not going anywhere! This is going to be a thrilling investigation... Chin up! Go into the bedroom.
The Mistress of the Manor's bedroom is open! We've got a unique opportunity to explore her private quarters and I for one won't let that go to waste!
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Statue of Mercy
Valerie
It speaks no more... Say I'm not dreaming. Someone said the Engineer had put a magical heart into the statue. Now it can hear when someone needs help and even alert others about it. So, someone has been locked up somewhere by gargoyles?
These stone gargoyles aren't very talkative or at all shy. They just flew away from us and didn't agree to help. But one of them stopped and beckoned us to follow. It led us to the Red Rose Cafe, grimacing and wheezing terribly. If it could talk, everything would be simpler.
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Purse of happiness
Detective
You've helped me a lot - and not only me - but you took nothing. Why do you think the City isn't swarming with coins? Actually, they tend to slip away from their owners, through their fingers and from their pockets as if they're alive. A purse is the only way to keep them safely together and its owner benefits from all the coins inside... and more besides. I know where the purse is, take it.
What a nice purse you have there! The Detective helped you find it? Very nice... it would match my blouse... Just kidding; I don't want you to give it to me. Keep all your magic coins inside and they'll grant plenty of benefits. Keep it safe!
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American Detective
Isabelle
Another famous detective was C. Auguste Dupin. Find his Top Hat and Cane - these were the special items of his wardrobe.
Detevctive Dupin with his Top Hat and Cane was a true dandy in retirement. But no one could deny the sharpness of his mind.
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Deductive Method
Isabelle
A mysterious thief took these items. To find him, we'll have to summon the talents of world-famous detectives to assist us. For the ritual, we'll need personal items from each detective. To start with, bring me Sherlock Holmes' Cap and Pipe.
Sherlock Holmes could have become a lawmaker of fashion - his checkered English cap had a horde of admirers.
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The Mystery of the Bronze Figurines
Conductor
The strange boy's pockets are stuffed with bronze toys, yet he says nothing. We need to know what kind of a chilc he is, where the figurines are from, and where the old Detective is. Perhaps some City artifacts will shed light on the origin of the bronze statuettes? Bring a couple of amulets and I'll try to get the boy to talk to me.
After the ritual, a toy train appeared in the boy's hands! Wow, all the bronze figurines we found and even the Detetive are inside the cart! What's going on here? I suspect magic played a role in thie case. We need an expert in witchcraft, let's visit Martha.
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Bridge
Valerie
Hurry, let's cross the bridge! True spring and a wonderful picnic await us in the world of the Spirits of Nature!
Hurray! We're finally in the park across the Bridge. The birds really are singing here, and it smells of spring. These may be little things, but after a frosty winter they fill hearts with joy! Now's the time to start preparing for the spring picnic.
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Mysterious Giver
Martha
I cannot put her soul to rest if I don't know what exactly is preventing it from going into the world of spirits. Fortunately, I've managed to sense the girl's aura and understand which items could be connected with the trouble that's keeping her at the Airship Dock. The first one is a bouquet. Not an ordinary one... but a flying one. Can you find something like this?
The bouquet tied to this balloon is enveloped in sorrow. I feel that the trouble keeping the girl's soul at the Airship Dock is connected with the person who gave her this bouquet.
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Beautiful Surprise
Valerie
I heard you were looking for passionflowers praised by Heine? I've read that Passiflora Edulis is actually a passion fruit. Who would have thought! It's very tasty, but I've never seen the flower. Will you look for it in the City? I wonder what it looks like!
Wow! The passion fruit's flower is as beautiful as the other passionflowers. Now I want to make a cocktail out of passion fruit juice, kumquat and cranberry. Ah, well...
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Isabelle's Secret
Valerie
A young girl needs your help, she is locked in an unknown place and can't get free. You must help her. I hope my notes in the Diary of Investigations will help you. Please go and take a look.
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She speaks!
Conductor
You do nothing but crank out trouble! Anomalies have escaped from the Station Building and flooded the City. Hopefully, the residents had time to take shelter. Martha says these effects are far more dangerous than previous ones. I think someone, pointing no fingers, deserves a flogging for wanting another trinket! Go to City Hall, try to find books or records on spirits, anything!
We did the rouds of City Hall and find nothing of interest. The anomalies will soon reach here, then... Oh, look, the statue under the sotne veil has stirred! Now it's muttering something! I can hear its voice. Hush, I can't make out the words... "Help me... Does anyone hear me? I can't get free." Did you hear that? "I'm locked up... gargoyles..." I don't get it!
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The dreamer's mark
Martha
Soften Don Juan's rudeness - why do you and the Detective need it? Okay, don't tell if you don't want to. There's a special coin that can help - a reichsmark. A long time ago it was throuwn into the fountain by Louis of Saxony, nicknamed the Dreamer. He erected several magnificent castles, knew a lot of funny stories, had great imagination and loved to tell tales... It should balance the influence of Don Juan's coin, but won't suppress it.
Now I have the Ladykiller's frank and the Dreamer's mark. I feel strange changes within me. I want to both embrace and kiss Juliette immediately and tell her wonderful stories until morning. I'd say the coins are working!
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Mad spirit
Detective
I can't get inside the cafe. But it should be no problem for you, with your abilities. Take a look there, maybe something happened to Martha. And pick up a mug of coffee for me while you're at it. I slept badly today.
How did you find me? I thought no one could enter. There's a boggart on the loose and his magical echo even reached my house. I came here to pacify the spirit.
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Where is the medium?
Detective
Don Juan was unnecessarily rude to women. I'm afraid I'll scare Juliette away if I behave in such a manner. Maybe I can soften his influence somehow. Let's ask the medium for advice, maybe she knows something. Martha isn't here, that's strange. But she would never go without leaving some kind of a note for us. Let's look for it.
Strange, Martha's nowhere to be seen, but she left a note: "Gone to the Red Rose". Does she know how to enter the Cafe? I thought no one knew but you. Let's go!
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A Gift from South America
Huntress
So, we need to find five flowers from Heine's poem - five different passionflowers. America's pioneers noticed this plant back in their day. They called it granadilla. They especially valued the Yellow Granadilla. I'm sure you'll be able to find this flower in the City as well.
I thought the Yello Granadilla would be golden, but it's actually red-violet in colour. They probably call it yellow because of it's golden-yellow delicious fruit. Who wants to look at flowers when you can eat something.
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Ghosts at the Station
Conductor
What have you two done? I said it was dangerous here! Why did you approach the crashed plane? Now even I'm scared to get close to the Station. Do something about it!
Look, I've never seen it before... Usual methods are useless here - firecrackers make the spirits angrier. Their numbers are increasing! We are overwhelmed!
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Transformation of the Detective
Conductor
The Detective went inside the train after the boy and vanished! I wonder if something happened? We should look for them. Oh look, something is shining like another bronze toy.
We were looking for the Detective, and finally found the boy! Boy, do you want to give me something? A thousand devils, this is the Detective! To be exact, its an exact bronze replica of him! unbelievable!
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Service Staff
Detective
What does this boy do? Why is he running away? Is he playing hide and seek with us? If so he's winning! Look, there he is, near the steam engine! Run, quick, we'll catch him now... Or find another bronze figurine.
Show us what you've found. A bronze Cook Figurine! Hmm, these figurines look more like small copies of people than toys. Where did the boy get such figurines? Look, this boy has disppeared into the train! I'm following him, and this time he's not getting away!
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An Italian Woman in Bronze
Valerie
Very interesting: we ran around the Station looking for the boy, and found clues in the form ob bronze toys. I saw another statutte on the rails. Bring it, if you don't mind.
Um, the boy left a bronze Signora on the rails. Oh, what a beautiful dress! Strange toy for a kid tough, don't you think?