Quest
These are the story/quests featured in Hidden City. There is a vast number of stories, and please note that the order and categories are unorganized, so it might be a bit difficult to navigate. Thank you for your understanding.
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Love Letters
Juliette
Oh, I want to help Lady Peacock and the Captain, too! I believe their love is stronger than any spell. Let’s find another memory - the Mistress and Martha will help us retrieve it safely.
Thank you, mon ami! Ah, the memory of the Captain’s thrilling joy when he received a new letter from Lady Peacock! Each line was more precious to him than all the treasures in the world.
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An Unforgettable Expression
Martha
Merlin’s threat is serious, so we’ll have to help the Mistress. Once we collect John Galahard’s memories, we’ll fill his dreams with them. The spirits whisper there’s another memory hidden in the fog. Shall we retrieve it?
Thank you for your help. In this memory, Captain Galahard saw his beloved in the light of the fireworks. He found the princess’s face so mesmerizing he felt a fervent desire to be with her and her alone.
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Brushing Hands
Mistress
The nerve! That upstart Merlin transported me to my own Manor... And she has cast the Captain’s memories into the fog. I’ll use magic to retrieve the most precious of them. Quickly, help me pick up the first memory!
How touching. This memory captures the moment the Captain and Lady Peacock accidentally brushed hands - that’s when they realized their feelings were mutual. How sentimental... and clichéd.
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A Knight’s Vow
Lady Peacock
We need one last item for the Mistress to charge it with a memory-restoring emotion and give it to John. Hopefully this will help him overcome his forgetfulness. Please use your artifacts to speed up the search.
The artifacts highlighted my Captain’s most prized possession - the Peacock Emblem! Shortly before departing for Avalon, he crafted it as a symbol of our love.
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Sites of Legend
Inspector
Dear friend, I need your help to find a special map that belonged to Mr. Galahard. The Mistress needs it to locate the enemy sorcerer. Will you help me find it?
Thank you for finding the map of the Captain’s travels. He used it during his expedition and marked every legendary place he visited, with thoughts of his beloved in his heart.
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A Dangerous Deal
Detective
The Mistress has instructed us to find a contract with a royal wax seal. She’ll charge it with the Captain’s emotions and give it to him to restore his memories. Can you help?
Thanks, buddy! This is an ironclad contract between the Captain and the British Crown. Captain Galahard vowed to find the Glove of King Arthur. In return, the Crown would help him arrange his marriage to Lady Peacock.
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A Sincere Oath
Captain Galahard
I can’t believe the Mistress is helping us after all the trouble she caused. I’ve forgotten so much, but I remember the pain we suffered on her account. Still, we need to find the locket she asked for.
Thank you. Wait - this is my promise locket! When my beloved’s father refused to bless our union, I vowed to prove myself worthy of her and carried her photo with the engagement ring close to my heart.
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Secret Meetings
Detective
Wow, the prime suspect is helping us catch the culprit! The Mistress asked for another item to charge it with a memorable emotion: the Lotus of Hope. Can you help me find it, buddy?
Thank you, we’ve found the Lotus of Hope! This flower was a signal for the Captain and Lady Peacock’s secret meetings. She would send it to John with a maid and wait at the appointed place.
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The Name of His Beloved
Mistress
I’m sick of these ridiculous suspicions - and from that peacock girl, no less! Who is this sorcerer harassing her and her young man? Fine, I’ll help restore his memory to find out. Find the birdcage brooch.
Found it? Finally! I’ll charge the Captain’s items with the emotions tied to his memories of them to help him remember everything. As for the birdcage brooch, he gave it to the girl along with that ridiculous nickname: "Lady Peacock."
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A Bait of Trophies
Inspector
Thank you for finding the trophies! They’ll help the Captain recover his memories. But Martha warned us - they might also attract our mysterious adversary. Could you use your artifacts to gather the trophies into a basket?
Thank you. The glow from the artifacts has enveloped the trophies...\n Oh, where did this purple fog come from? Oh no, it’s ruined the trophies beyond repair! And look - here’s another ominous note.
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The Trophy of Omen
Inspector
The Captain has repeatedly proven his valor in the Secret Service. After John found the Glove of King Arthur during an expedition, he was granted a title and membership in the Order of the Crown. Could you find his mantle?
You’ve found the mantle of the Order! It traveled a long way to reach Captain Galahard. This trophy marking his knighthood is the crown jewel of his career.
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The Trophy of Sacrifice
Lady Peacock
I know which trophy we need to find for John to remember his past. From the day my Captain received the Secret Service badge, our love was doomed. Please, find it.
Thank you for finding the badge. My beloved joined the British Secret Service to find the Glove of King Arthur in order to gain my father’s approval for our marriage. But in the end, he became a prisoner of Avalon...
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The Trophy of Leadership
Inspector
Let’s find the next trophy in Doubledeal’s collection to help Captain Galahard recover his memories. The archives mention his first captain’s helmet - let’s keep an eye out for it.
Thank you for finding Captain Galahard’s old helmet! It has saved his life many times. It may be worn, but it carries precious memories of his early days as a captain.
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The Trophy of Courage
Roger Doubledeal
Mamma mia, you’ve come for Captain Galahard’s trophies? Ah, I could make a fortune with his Blade of Power! All right, all right, you can have your Captain’s trinket - if you can find it, he-he.
Oh dear, you found it! How unfortunate! In the archives, I learned that the Captain won this blade in a fair duel with a mighty Indian general. It’s a shame to part with such a wonderful trophy.
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The Trophy of Trust
Inspector
For Mr. Galahard to recall his past, he needs his well-deserved trophies. There was a time when the fog took his adjutant’s epaulets, which I found and added to my collection of rarities. Could you find them?
Thank you for finding Captain Galahard’s epaulets. He received them when he was appointed adjutant to a British minister, just before meeting Lady Peacock. Now, where can we find the rest of the trophies?
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An Unexpected Result
Isabelle
I’ve finished examining the Captain. Feed the diagnostic data into the digital analyzer to get the final results. Can you use your artifacts to activate it?
Great! The energy from these artifacts activated the analyzer. Impossible! The results show nothing but deviations... But all the tests indicated that John is healthy! What could’ve skewed them?
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A Train of Thought
Isabelle
The Professor lent me his mental detector. This device can identify deviations in the Captain’s cognitive activity, whether physiological or magical. Let’s activate it and see what it reveals.
Oh, look at this! The purple fog is covering the screens... We’re so close to solving this mystery; I’m increasingly convinced the memory loss is magical in nature.
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Vascular Tone
Isabelle
We must examine John Galahard’s blood vessels to understand why he’s experiencing memory loss. We need a portable ultrasound machine. Can you bring one?
I’ve examined Lady Peacock’s beloved with the ultrasound machine you brought. His blood vessels are in perfect condition, but we have yet to determine the cause of his memory loss.
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Brain Activity
Isabelle
The Captain’s labs look fine, but I won’t rule out any physiological factors as a cause for his memory loss. Let’s use this scanner to check his brain function. Can you help me connect it?
Thank you for your assistance. So unusual... The brain scanner showed no abnormalities in Captain Galahad’s brain activity. Why is he seeing this purple fog? Let’s continue the examination.
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Secrets of Blood
Isabelle
I borrowed the Professor’s equipment to help Captain Galahard. We’ll conduct several tests in the mini-lab; his blood might reveal critical details about his health. Can you help me start the equipment?
Thanks for your help with the mini-lab. According to the test results, Captain Galahard is in good health, and the City’s fog doesn’t appear to have affected him; everything is within normal limits.
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Collecting Symptoms
Isabelle
Rest assured, we will keep John Galahard’s memories safe. But first, we need to document his symptoms. I’ve prepared a survey form to ensure we don’t miss anything. Could you bring it to me?
Great! Thank you! Here’s an unusual symptom: the Captain feels as though his memories are shrouded in a purple fog. Maybe it’s connected to the City’s mysterious fog?
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Avalon’s Oblivion
Detective
I’m investigating the strange curse placed on Lady Peacock’s beloved, John Galahard. Will we be able to restore his memories and save the couple? I’ll record all the details in the Diary.
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The Anxious Return
Detective
Buddy, have you heard the news? Lady Peacock and her beloved Captain Galahard have returned to the City from the legendary Avalon! But something went wrong - and now they need our help!
The Captain is gradually losing his feelings and memories. If we don’t stop the process, John Galahard will forever become Sir Galahad of the Round Table and forget his beloved Lady Peacock. Here, look!
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Assessing the Situation
Kira Woodville
You’re pretty bold for joining me, but we might encounter the Shadow himself, so we should stay on guard. Let’s check out the terrace from a distance and assess the situation first.
I don’t see the Shadow or his Disciples on the terrace - that’s good news. But the meteor shower above it looks even stronger than it does over the rest of the City. We’ll have to find out why.
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A Healing Sleep
Isabelle
Hanako’s illness has robbed her of her strength, and she needs a good rest to fully recover. Bring me a soft bolster and lend me some artifacts to create an anomaly of rest for her.
The anomaly of rest was unstable, but with your artifacts, it lasted long enough for Hanako to get a good night’s sleep. She woke up feeling well, as if the spirit of the cold had never latched onto her at all.
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Art Therapy
Isabelle
I checked on Ms. Hanako, and she still isn’t feeling well, even though her house is spirit-free. They say the music of a bamboo flute can improve mood. Bring me a flute, and I’ll play it for her.
Thanks for bringing me this bamboo flute. Its sound is invigorating. I played Hanako a cheerful tune, and immediately noticed her smiling. I hope she is finally feeling better.
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A Floral Atmosphere
Isabelle
We did everything we could to chase away the spirit of the cold, but Hanako’s condition did not improve. Here’s a thought: let’s make an ikebana arrangement. Maybe the beauty of the flowers will give Hanako the strength to recover.
You’ve made a beautiful ikebana arrangement! I know firsthand that contemplating art can be a healing experience. I’m sure this ikebana will give Hanako the energy she needs to make a full recovery.
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A Household Amulet
Isabelle
Hopefully, the spirit of the cold has left Hanako’s house for good. But we should still be on the lookout. Let’s make a trap of woven charms to serve as extra protection against the evil spirit.
Thank you for helping me make this trap to catch the spirit of the cold. If the spirit returns, the malachite stone will draw it in, and the woven charms will prevent it from escaping.
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The Subtle Sound
Isabelle
We’ve cleansed the interior of the house, but the spirit of the cold might still be hiding somewhere nearby. The sound of copper bells will help us drive the intruder away for good. Could you find one?
You’ve found the perfect copper bell! Its sound is almost imperceptible to the human ear, but wreaks havoc on evil spirits. This spirit of the cold will haunt Hanako’s house no longer.
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Smoke Protection
Isabelle
To exorcise the spirit of the cold, let’s start by cleansing the space in Hanako’s house. I’ve heard incense can repel dark spirits. Please light some sticks of sandalwood incense.
Thank you for lighting the sandalwood incense sticks. Their pungent scent can be smelled all throughout Hanako’s house - the space is cleansed. And, it will keep us from catching a cold.
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A Crucial Decoration
Juliette
The cherry blossom amulet that will host the girl’s spirit is ready. Now all we need to do is hang it on the tree. I’ve chosen a sturdy branch, but I still need to secure the amulet. Could you lend me some artifacts?
Thanks for your help! The glow of the artifacts enveloped the cherry blossom amulet, and now it hangs securely on the cherry tree as a lovely decoration. The girl’s spirit will be able to stay in the Japanese garden forever!
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Beautiful Protection
Juliette
In order to prevent evil spirits from damaging the girl’s spirit amulet, we need to properly shield it. Hanako taught me how to tie a protective knot. I’ll show you how to make one, too.
You’ve made a beautiful protective knot for the amulet, mon ami! No evil spirit will dare harm the cherry blossoms inside. Plus, the knot adds something nice to the amulet, non? C’est charmant!
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There’s Never Too Much Glitter
Juliette
The girl who cut the blossoms from the tree wished to be as beautiful as it was. So, we need to make the most gorgeous amulet we can to host her spirit. Bring me some decorative beads.
What beautiful, decorative beads you’ve brought me! Merci. They match perfectly with the cherry blossoms, and they reflect the sun. This amulet will be the true centerpiece of the garden.
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Eternal Blooming
Juliette
Thanks to that epoxy resin, the cherry blossoms and the amulet to contain the girl’s spirit will be well-fortified. But to cover the blossoms with resin, we’ll need to find the right beautiful molds. Can you look around for them?
Ah, these blossom molds are perfect! Thank you. Now the cherry blossoms look just like they would at the height of hanami. The only thing different about them from their counterparts on the tree is their sturdiness.
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An Expert’s Advice
Juliette
We need to figure out how to keep the blossoms for the girl’s amulet fresh and attractive. The Detective said we could use a bit of epoxy resin. Can you find some?
Merci, mon ami! You’ve found the epoxy resin. This will keep the cherry blossoms pristine, and with them, we’ll make the most gorgeous amulet to host the girl’s spirit.
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The Cherry Tree’s Energy
Juliette
Let’s make an amulet to host the girl’s spirit. After hanami, I gathered the surviving cherry blossoms and put them in a special life-giving solution. Can you remove the blossoms from it?
Thank you for taking the surviving blossoms out of the life-giving solution. These will keep the girl’s spirit safe, and the energy of the magic cherry tree within them will nourish her.
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A Beauty Mystery
Valerie
The products we’ve looked at aren’t bad, even if they’re not magical. But I’ve found a Japanese beauty box that’s definitely holding a big secret inside. Lend me some artifacts so I can open it.
The artifacts glowed, and I easily opened the box. And what Japanese beauty secret did I find inside it? Just green tea. Not even magical green tea. The pendant didn’t react.
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A Fresh Look
Valerie
Japanese women use kelp facial masks to freshen their faces and remove dark circles from under their eyes. But there could be magic involved, too. Let’s try to find the mask.
Wow! This kelp mask works like a charm. My face feels tighter, and my skin is glowing! Unlike the pendant... which sadly means the mask is non-magical.
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The Perfect Manicure
Valerie
Japanese women have such beautiful manicures! The nail color is so even and delicate. They must use some kind of magical nail polish. Can you help me find it?
Thank you for finding this Japanese nail polish. Not magical, I’m afraid; it’s made from powdered scallop shells, which makes the polish nice to look at, and long-lasting.
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Scarlet Lips
Valerie
This green goo looks like a real magic potion. At least the bowl is cute. Apparently, Japanese women use this stuff for its beauty-enhancing properties. Place the pendant by it to check.
I’m surprised the potion isn’t magical; it changes color from green to red when it touches skin. But that’s from the saffron, which is used to make this product - also known as lipstick!
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Silky Hair
Valerie
I’m familiar with this beauty product; it’s camellia oil. Japanese women use it for their hair and skin. But is it magical? Let’s find out.
Thanks for checking the oil. The pendant isn’t glowing, so it must not be magical, nor are there any other impurities - it’s pure, natural camellia oil. For perfectly silky hair, like a Japanese lady!
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Porcelain Skin
Valerie
I can’t wait to find the Japanese women’s beauty product - it’s magic, you know. Let’s start by using these pouches. Look here, the instructions have pictures: soak the pouches in water, and use them to wipe your face. Want to give it a try?
Thanks for soaking the cosmetic pouches for me. I used them to wipe my face, like it said, and my skin feels so soft! But the pendant didn’t glow - probably not magical.
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A Murmuring Peace
Hanako
This mini fountain made of natural stones will symbolize the fleeting beauty and harmony of nature. But first, we need to start it, and that requires strong artifacts. Can you lend me some?
Thank you! With your artifacts, we managed to start the mini fountain made of natural stone. It will decorate the garden, and our townspeople will be able to meditate to its soothing murmur.
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Reaching Zen
Adeline Svensson
That was such a commotion when the magic cherry tree turned black! It wasn’t easy, but our spiritual values helped us save the tree and pacify even the grumpiest spirits of nature.
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A Practical Decoration
Hanako
The guests are arriving, so it’s time to complete the final preparations for the festival. Please lend me your artifacts - I’ll use them to craft a rice straw amulet for good luck.
Thank you! Your artifacts helped me charge the amulet that will protect the hanami festival from evil beings while showcasing our hospitality and care for the spirits.
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The Morning Nectar
Hanako
To celebrate hanami, I’ve collected the morning dew with my bare hands and made sake from it. It’s the favorite drink of all spirits. Help me pour it into a special vessel.
Thank you for your help - I couldn’t have done it without you! The morning dew sake will taste even more delicious in this ceremonial vessel, ensuring the hanami festival goes perfectly.
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A Favorite Treat
Naoko
With the decorations for hanami ready, it’s time to prepare treats for our unusual guests. I’ve heard that spirits love nikuman rice buns. Can you help me make some?
The nikuman rice buns you’ve made are gorgeous! They look so lush, and you’ve even decorated them with the cherry blossom symbol. The spirits will love them and be favorable to us.
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A Beacon for the Spirits
Madame Miyuki
Spirits love special invitations. Let’s use unique suzu bells to help them find their way to the garden. My furry helpers must have brought them here somewhere. Look around for the bells.
These special suzu bells replicate the sound of mountain echoes, which will be a beacon for the spirits. This way, they won’t lose their way and will arrive at the festival on time.
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Highlighting the Beauty
Daisuke Ando
Our theater technicians will help create a special atmosphere for the spirits. They’ve crafted beautiful flower lanterns to illuminate the magic cherry blossom tree during the festival. Let’s bring them over.
Thank you for your help. These flower lanterns are waterproof, so they can float in the fountain and beautifully illuminate the cherry tree from below. It truly looks magical.
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Music of Contemplation
Mirai Furukawa
To keep the spirits happy, there must be music at the festival. I learned to play the koto, a traditional string instrument, specifically for one of our theater performances. Could you bring it to me?
Thank you for bringing my stringed instrument. Listen to how soft and mesmerizing it sounds - perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere to contemplate the cherry blossom tree.
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A Coin for Good Luck
Hanako
We’ve gathered all the elements, and I’ve figured out how to enhance their effects to restore the cherry tree’s energy. We’ll use a sacred copper coin, but we’ll need artifacts. Do you have any?
The coin, surrounded by artifacts, began to glow! The copper it’s made of enhances the flow of energies, strengthening the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds and amplifying the power of the spiritual elements.
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Fleeting Moments of Life
Hanako
It’s important to appreciate the moments when you meet someone - even nature. The next element - "ichi-go ichi-e" - reflects this idea. It refers to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please bring its symbol: a wall calendar.
The calendar you brought reminds me of hanami. Each year, the cherry blossoms bloom for only a short time, offering us a unique and irreplaceable moment to contemplate their beauty. We must preserve it!
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Written Laws
Hanako
Another component in restoring the cherry blossom tree is "kei" - respect. I think I know what item can help us save the magic tree. Please bring me the tablet of ancient laws.
The tablet of ancient laws outlines the rules for living in peace and harmony. These laws are reflected in reverence for nature, tradition, and culture. Among other things, they emphasize respect for the cherry blossom tree.
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A Garden in a Jar
Hanako
The element of "shizen" represents naturalness - the importance of leaving things as they are.\n Let’s create a terrarium, and I’ll explain its meaning.
You’ve made a wonderful terrarium - a true miniature garden! It symbolizes naturalness and shows that we’re not trying to change the cherry tree from the outside but instead filling it with energy.
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Strength of Imperfection
Hanako
Each cherry blossom is unique, and they all bear different petals. This imperfection is what creates their magical beauty. Bring me a glued vase to restore the cherry tree’s "wabi-sabi" energy.
You’ve brought the glued vase - thank you! It symbolizes "wabi-sabi," the transience and imperfection inherent in the cherry tree. Its blossoms fall quickly, but that’s what makes them so charming.
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Finding the Balance
Hanako
To save the magic cherry tree in time for Hanami, we need to restore the energy it lost with its blossoms and heal the tree from within. Let’s create the symbol of harmony - "wa."
You have found the symbol of harmony - the balancing stones. Thank you! "Wa" will help us restore the coexistence between nature, humans, and spirits - this is one of the main missions of the magic cherry blossom tree.
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All in Good Time
Haruo
Your values have truly surprised me. Healing the cherry blossom tree will fill it with energy, but it won’t restore the balance. I could help you, but I’ll need artifacts - please bring me some.
You have powerful artifacts - they’ve helped me create a symbol of the cycle of nature. It will restore balance between the spirit world and the human world, but it will only activate if you manage to heal the cherry blossom tree.
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An Eternal Spring
Isabelle
Humans sometimes encroach on nature more than they should - we can admit that. We’ve even created a regular cherry tree bonsai that won’t shed its blossoms. Bring it over and show it to Haruo.
This magic bonsai won’t shed its blossoms - humans made it that way. But this tree disrupts the harmony: you can admire it, but it won’t bear any cherries. Not the best way to interfere with nature.
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Invincible Nature
Isabelle
Haruo thinks humans believe their creations are superior to nature’s. But that’s not true. Please find something to prove nature’s superiority.
You’ve found an example of nature’s superiority - a beautiful flower! No matter what humans create, it will never match the perfection of nature’s creations. That’s why it’s so important for us to save the cherry blossom tree.
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Contemplation of Beauty
Haruo
You surprised me by refusing the gold. But I won’t let those who don’t respect nature save the magic cherry tree! Bring an embroidered tapestry - the cherry blossoms on it should be enough for you.
The cherry blossoms on the embroidered tapestry you brought almost look real. But more importantly, you can’t destroy it like you humans did the magic tree! Take it and leave me alone.
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The True Wealth
Isabelle
Who does Haruo think we are? I didn’t think the kami of nature would want to buy his way out of saving the cherry blossom tree with mere gold. Let’s show him the kind of wealth we care about.
You’ve brought meditation incense to show Haruo that true human wealth is spiritual. Gold can’t replace that, which is why we want to save the magic cherry blossom tree!
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Values or Valuables?
Haruo
I know about human values - wealth is what all of your kind want. Admit it, and I’ll give you a vase full of gold. Here, see for yourself that it’s real.
This vase will give you endless wealth: the gold inside will never run out, no matter how much you take. There’s no shame in admitting your greedy nature. Accept it - and the vase is yours.
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A Beautiful Retribution
Haruo
But you know what? I made sure the magic cherry blossom tree was avenged and fulfilled the human’s wish! Want to know what happened? Use some artifacts to reveal this mystery.
The artifacts revealed the cherry tree’s voice, telling you that its blossoms were cut by a nefarious human girl. She was so jealous of the tree’s magical beauty that she wanted to take it for herself.
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A Great Loss
Haruo
I arrived too late: the flowers had already been cut, and the cherry blossom tree was losing its vigor, beginning to blacken. I encountered the human on the path, carrying a basket full of blossoms. I took it away; here, look at the basket.
I took away this basket of blossoms to honor the cherry tree’s loss! The human would squeeze all the juice out of its beautiful creations and disfigure the tiny petals! Just the mere thought of it brings me pain!
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The Cherry Tree’s Cry
Haruo
A treacherous human came to the cherry tree and cut off its blossoms - magical, defenseless flowers! This person slowly severed the tree’s heart. Find the instrument of evil - magic must still be left on it.
You’ve found the instrument of evil. It still holds traces of the cherry tree’s magical energy! Only after the flowers were cut did I hear the tree’s cry - a plea for help. Alas, I was too late.
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The Guiding Light
Haruo
How I regret not being here in time to save the magic cherry blossom tree! But I know exactly how it happened! This terrible event has an eyewitness - look who it is.
That’s right - my witness is the Light of Dawn itself, so you shouldn’t doubt its testimony. It saw a human ruthlessly cutting off the cherry blossoms and revealed it to me.
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Evil Begets Evil
Haruo
Here’s what happened: among the figurines in the garden, there is one that belongs to an evil yokai. This spirit was summoned here to fulfill the insidious desires of humans. You don’t believe me? Find its figurine.
I know who brought the yokai figurine to the garden. Yes, the evil spirit knew how to make a wish come true, but the one making the wish was a human. And that human cut off the cherry blossoms!
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A Magic Mirror?
Haruo
So you really don’t know what happened to the cherry tree? Or are you just pretending? Fine, I’ll help you. Someone left their powder box by the tree. Find it and look into the mirror.
Tell me, what do you see in the powder box’s mirror? It’s enchanted and will reveal your true appearance.\n What do you mean it’s just your ordinary reflection? Hmm, the magic must have worn off.
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A Blossoming Clue
Isabelle
Someone cut off the blossoms of the magic cherry tree. Let’s find them and check if they’re infected. Lend me some artifacts to help speed up the search in the garden.
Thank you for the artifacts! They helped me find the cut cherry blossoms in the garden. There are no signs of disease on them, so the tree must’ve started to blacken without its flowers!
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Cherry Charcoal
Isabelle
Hopefully, Ms. Hanako will forgive me. I had to pluck a branch from the cherry blossom tree to analyze. It looks like charcoal! It is as if the tree is burning from the inside out. I also found a strange detail. Can you see it?
Yes, you’re absolutely right: there are visible cut marks on the blackened branch. It looks like someone cut the blossoms off the tree. Maybe that’s what caused the disease?!
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An Uninvited Guest
Hanako
The magic cherry blossom tree is sick, and we still haven’t found the anomaly! What if a demon has decided to sabotage hanami?! They are quite capable of it. Bring a flame trap to detect their presence.
The wind can’t extinguish the flame trap’s candle. The flame only reacts to the presence of demons nearby.\n And it’s steady, which confirms there are no demons here. Something else must be responsible for the decline of the cherry blossom tree.
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Digging Deeper
Hanako
I’ve reached out to Isabelle-san once before to check the quality of the soil in the garden. She made a special tool for me. Please bring me the portable soil scanner.
Thank you for bringing the soil scanner. It normally beeps if it detects any abnormalities, but I don’t hear anything. I’m beginning to wonder if this is really an anomaly.
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An Infected Photo
Isabelle
I’ve read that anomalous parasites can alter plant cells, causing mutations. Maybe that’s what it is? Get the reference photos of the parasites from my backpack, and let’s look for them on the cherry blossom tree.
Thanks for getting the photos. I don’t see any anomalous-looking parasites on the cherry blossom tree. That’s good news, of course, but we still don’t know what caused the tree’s disease.
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Looking at the Root Cause
Isabelle
Most anomalies are accompanied by a visual distortion of the surrounding space, but I don’t see any near the cherry blossom tree. Hand me my anomaly lens so we can take a closer look.
Thank you! I admit, I thought the blackened branches on the cherry blossom tree were the distortion we were looking for, but they’re not. The tree looks the same through the lens.
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A Crucial Mission
Adeline Svensson
An unknown disease has struck the magic cherry blossom tree. Isabelle suspects an anomaly, but could something more serious be at play? This is going to be a scoop! I’ll record everything in the Diary.
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New Level of Mastery
Detective
Do you remember the case of the Borgia’s treasures? I think we have missed some important details. I desperately need to find a new piece of evidence. The item I require is at the %s location, but it will be hard to find. Reach %s level to find the new evidence.
Great! Partner, you have become more and more important to my investigation. With a new rank, you will be able to find new items that were hidden from you previously.
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An Atypical Anomaly
Isabelle
Will I really get to add a new anomaly to my collection? I must admit, I’m a little excited! Ah, and we’ll also save the magic cherry blossom tree, of course!\n Here’s the path! I’ve got all my tools ready. Let’s go!
Hanako is doing a great job out here! Strangely, though, the rest of the garden seems unaffected - the blackened cherry blossom tree is the only one suffering, which is atypical for anomalies. Let’s get to the bottom of this!
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What Will Happen to Hanami?
Adeline Svensson
We’re one step away from entering the location. What will we find there? New mysteries of the City are waiting to be uncovered. Go on, enter!
The location is now open! Do you feel the pull of new adventures? The magic of the City is calling out to us!
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Remedies for the Soul and Body
Kira Woodville
The pharmacy miraculously appeared in the City, which is why the townspeople nicknamed it magic. Soon, it became a real landmark, but it seems that there’s some kind of problem there. This way!
Here we are at the pharmacy. It looks very peaceful from the outside - no snakes in sight, except for the one on the sign. Still, I’d better wait for Rayden - he should be here soon.
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A Foggy Inspiration
Fabien Delamode
I’ll let you in on a secret: I was so inspired by the items you found, I’m doing a new collection in a style I call "stellar scientific!" Lend me some artifacts, and I’ll show you who the original owner was.
Your artifacts helped me craft a celestial ring for Angélique, as a token of my thanks. Angélique collected many fog-altered items - mostly scientists’ belongings from near the science academy.
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One Step Closer
Fabien Delamode
Have you found our phantom fashionista yet? I’ve picked up her trail but don’t want to go alone. I’ll point you in the right direction - you find where it ends.
The trail ended where you found these lunar boots? That lacework is peculiar. Ooh la la! Yes, I’ve seen lace like that before. It’s been altered by the fog! I think I know who the intruder is...
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The Glow of Knowledge
Kira Woodville
Maybe the intruder is a scavenger, after all? But Vera insists they’re not the stylish type - they prefer practicality. For example, a scavenger wouldn’t use a handbag like this.
So, the contents of the starry handbag are: compasses, a pencil, and a ruler. Drawing implements? The woman who brought them has vanished back into the fog. Yes, it’s a woman. I saw her silhouette.
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A Textured Accessory
Fabien Delamode
Ooh la la! You found an interesting piece. This fabric shimmers beautifully. But, I didn’t make it. I saw another accessory made of this material nearby. Look around, it’s here somewhere.
Thank you! This umbrella is as gorgeous as the night sky. You think this belonged to a scientist? The material has an incredible texture... If you ask me, it seems like something affected by the fog.
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A Designer’s Trademark
Kira Woodville
If the intruder comes here at night to stargaze, why didn’t I find any traces of him near the telescope? Unless I overlooked something. Can you double-check?
You have a keen eye. I don’t know what this is you’ve found. A scholar’s hat? Or perhaps a vase? It looks well-designed. Maybe Delamode knows something.
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A Nighttime Guest
Kira Woodville
The intruder only comes to Stargazing Terrace at night and slips away in the fog before I, or anyone else has been able to catch him. But he must’ve left footprints. Look for tracks.
You found a master’s robe? So, he’s a scientist then, not a scavenger. Why did he leave his new robe at the science academy? It’s been closed for some time.
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An Unknown Star
Alford Stone
No premonitions yet, but I still haven’t tried my trusty, old crystal ball I found among my antiques. To use it, I’ll need to burn away the time-fog. Lend me some artifacts.
The time-fog has lifted thanks to the artifacts you brought me. Now, I can see the constellation that rules over my fate. Not Ophiuchus, after all, but Pisces. No! It’s Cetus, the Whale.
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A Green Prophet
Alford Stone
While I was out catching caterpillars for my phoenix, I recalled Ophiuchus’s tree is the laurel. With these laurel branches, I can have proof my astral transmutation worked. Can you weave me a wreath?
What a beautiful wreath you’ve woven! Laurel is said to hold the power of foresight. If I can see into the future when I wear this, then I am an Ophiuchus.
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A Winged Totem
Alford Stone
Had a bit of luck! I bought a phoenix at the scavengers’ market - don’t ask for how much. Now, I have a totem animal of Ophiuchus. Oh? What’s happening to it?
My phoenix burned! Well, it was reborn in fire, the same way the Ophiuchus is reborn after any kind of trouble. But I don’t know how to care for baby birds. What does it eat?
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Lucky Days
Alford Stone
I’ve figured it out! Those born under Ophiuchus have a lucky day of the week and month. I need my lucky calendar - find it for me.
Look at this calendar. I’ve marked the lucky days for Ophiuchus - every Wednesday, and the 12th of each month - on this calendar. Now I just have to wait and see on those days.
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The Union of Elements
Alford Stone
The old manuscripts say Ophiuchus draws power from both fire and water. Let’s check it using this unifying vessel. Here, have a look.
This vessel combines fire and water into lava. It’s beautiful, but I almost burned myself. Still no clue if these elements are helping me.
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The Serpent’s Power
Alford Stone
I think I’ve done the astral transmutation ritual correctly, but I’m not sure if I’ve become an Ophiuchus. I have a special ring, that could - wait, never mind. Seems I’ve dropped it. Could you find it for me?
Thank you. The double-snake motif on this ring is Ophiuchus’s symbol. One serpent on the motif draws Sagittarius’s power, and the other, Scorpio’s. But I can’t feel it working.
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A Trek Through the Stars
Mr. Black
The Shadow could have gotten his hands on the meteorite fragment, too. But then why would he need the Astronomer? Unless the Shadow doesn’t know where the signal is headed. Give me some artifacts so we can figure this out.
The artifacts glowed when I tried using them to boost the radar, indicating the signal was aimed at... the horse figurine? Oh! Of course, the City gave us a clue! It’s the constellation, Pegasus!
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A Source of Information
Mr. Black
The Shadow needs the Astronomer to find out who’s been sending the signals from the City into space. Let’s use the radar and beat him to it. The source is close by - find it.
The stone inside this chest is definitely giving off a faint signal. Agents from the science department believe it’s a meteorite fragment, and thus could be the source of the signals.
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A Large-Scale Project
Mr. Black
What if the Astronomer was studying Earth to change its orbit and prevent a collision with a comet? That might interest the Shadow. Did the Astronomer have a space radar?
Of course! This space radar let the Astronomer see the comet coming toward Earth. But, wait. No. It’s picking up a signal to space, as well, originating from inside the City. But where, exactly?
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A New Direction
Mr. Black
I don’t think the Shadow would want stellar photographs. He must be pursuing the Astronomer for something else he knows. We need to find out what that is. Let’s look around.
You found a model of the Earth’s internal structure. Good job. But why would the Astronomer be researching the subterranean interior? Seems important.
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Capturing the Invisible
Mr. Black
Professor Star joining the Order of the Five and gaining access to their research may have led him to uncover a secret that would be interesting to the Shadow. Let’s see which devices he used.
Hmm... That device you found is unusual. According to agents in the science department, it can photograph an invisible type of stellar radiation. But how is this relevant to the City?
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Academic Research
Mr. Black
Arcturus Star was named Astronomer after his acceptance into the Order of the Five for his studies on the celestial mysteries. His scientific works may contain clues - let’s find them.
Professor Star was the mind behind many scientific works. But there’s nothing unusual about his old monographs. My experts have thoroughly investigated them.
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A Gift from Dad
Kira Woodville
The plan is to give Helen proof that her father hasn’t forgotten about her. I wish I could get a gift like that from my parents... I’ll look through the Astronomer’s things. Shine a light with your artifacts.
The tag on this bottle says "For Helen." There’s something shiny inside - it looks like her dad got his beloved daughter a star from heaven. She’s going to be so happy!
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Valuable Knowledge
Mr. Black
The meteor shower turned out to be a misunderstanding, but it brought us to the Astronomer, and we learned that the Shadow is after the Order of the Five. What knowledge of the Order is the Shadow after, and why?
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An Alarm Signal
Arcturus Star
What’s that? I hear a muffled sound - like an alarm signal coming from somewhere. Wait... it’s coming from the secret compartment of my bag! Lend me some artifacts - I need to open it fast.
Your artifacts helped open the rusted lock of my secret compartment. Inside is the Order of the Five’s signal keychain. It’s glowing and making alarming sounds - a sign of danger!