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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The Ghost in the Library
Rayden Storke
I don't know much about magic, but I saw the quill pen writing a note all on its own. Maybe some invisible force is helping us search for Arena. I'll take a look at the note—could you please check the quill pen?
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Is anyone there?
Eleanor
The anomaly's power is growing. The portal inside the book has started to swallow small objects. If this is Arena's doing, we should be able to pinpoint her exact coordinates within the Library of Knowledge using the portable thermal scanner. Let's activate it.
The Security Bureau is using a handheld thermal scanner to search for a lost child in the fog. But no one else appears on the screen except for us. Even so, Martha is convinced her sister is there. What on earth is going on?
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The Butterfly Effect
Martha
I neutralized the source of the mysterious power, but the process has already begun, and the city is still in danger. We're still connected to the Arena, but... Hmm? Did you hear that crash just now? Could you go check what it was?
Did that fairy-themed bookend fall off the shelf? Let me just check... Ouch! My head! It hurts! Wait. I feel like I’m about to remember something. What did Mom call Arena and me...? Oh, that’s right. She called us “little fairies.”
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Signal Detected
Eleanor
There's a way to find the source. It's a radiation detector! It's a classified device belonging to the Security Bureau, but could you please get it out of the safe for me?
This radiation detector runs on crystal energy, but it hasn't been calibrated. There's a strong reading coming from the lower levels of the library. It appears to have detected a threat.
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The Spirit of Fairy Tales
Martha
The traces of magic are too unstable. We can't pinpoint the source on our own. I'm going to summon some ancient spirits. They can see things that are invisible to human eyes. We'll need an ancient artifact to perform the ritual.
This lamp looks just like the one in Arena's favorite story. It should have been perfect for the ritual, but I couldn't communicate with the spirits. My headache is making me dizzy.
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Extraordinary
Eleanor
The temperature in the hall next door suddenly dropped for no apparent reason. This might be a clue. I’ll need the library statistics to gather more data. But… oh no! Where did I put them?
The library's monitoring system detected a sudden drop in temperature, but just as it was about to record the data, the temperature returned to normal. What kind of anomaly could this be?
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The Sound of Magic Footsteps
Rayden Storke
Martha seems to want to rely on her intuition, but I’d like to pinpoint the source of this supernatural energy using a more practical method. We’ll need an ultraviolet camera.
I hope this UV camera will help us pinpoint the location of the mysterious energy source. Whatever is causing these books to be scattered about must be leaving some kind of electromagnetic trace.
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A Handy Helper
Martha
To ward off disaster and find my missing sister, Arena, I have to uncover the source of that mysterious power. I want to perform the divination ritual, but I don't have a pendulum. Could you help me find something to use instead?
Thank you. This bookmark and the velvet ribbon make the perfect makeshift pendulum. I can sense a source of magic nearby… but oh! I can’t concentrate because of this headache.
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Key Symbol
Rayden Storke
Martha is convinced that the symbol that appeared in her vision will reveal the town’s savior. She says she saw a swarm of keys fly toward and crash into a table adorned with a griffin carving. Let’s go look for it.
Thank you. Martha immediately realized that the table was the one she had seen in her vision. The more she looked into it, the less she could believe it was a coincidence. Were her visions real? Did that mean the town was in danger of being destroyed?
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The Key to Solving the Mystery
Eleanor
It seems Martha saw a flying key in her vision. She believes it’s connected to the sender of the message. But even if there is such a key in the Library of Knowledge, where could it be? Could you look around for it?
It looks like a key created by an inventor so that even if it were lost, it would find its way back to its owner. However, it seems the invention was a failure. This probably isn't what Martha is looking for.
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One step at a time
Rayden Storke
Martha's headache is probably due to the airship ride. It happens all the time. We'll have to let her rest and continue the symbol hunt on our own. Let's find the step stool in the library.
According to Martha, the silhouette in her vision was standing on a stepping stool just like this one, amid a shower of burning pages. The moment she discovered this, a whirlwind of books swept through the hall of the Library of Knowledge. Is this a coincidence?
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Imprints of Memory
Martha
It's coming soon. I can feel it. The symbol that appeared in my vision should reveal the person who sent the message asking for help. I remember a circular symbol with a distinctive mark engraved on it. Let's look for it.
So this is the symbol that appeared in my vision. But did you say it was made from a bookplate? That’s strange. The moment I touched it, I felt a sensation like an electric shock running through my body, and my headache turned into a severe migraine.
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Upside Down
Martha
I'm convinced that finding the symbol that appeared in my vision is the first step toward saving the city. The one that stood out most clearly was a globe covered in sharp spikes. Have you seen anything like that?
Yes, that’s the globe that appeared in my vision. It appeared as a warning that the natural order is dangerously disrupted. But there’s still time to prevent a catastrophe.
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An Incident in the Fog
Eleanor
The fog that has crept in from the city is probably the cause of the recent abnormalities. I tried to dispel the fog, but the anti-fog crystal didn't work. I need to reexamine the crystal. Could you bring it to me?
According to the crystal's analysis results... No way, that can't be true. I thought maybe it had lost its power, but it seems the fog itself isn't affected by the crystal. Why is that?
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The Phenomenon of Enigmatic Beauty
Eleanor
I've been thinking about this, but when the lights go out, I'll light a candle, and then... well, it's easier if I just show you. Could you grab it from the desk, please?
Have you ever seen melted wax flow upward? It defies the laws of physics. As an agent, I’ve seen plenty of strange phenomena, but this one really stumped me.
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Please be quiet.
Eleanor
Wait, did you hear that? I hear a woman's voice coming from the far end of the hallway. I heard it again! I thought it might be a visitor who wandered in by mistake, but the stacks are supposed to be empty. Could you find out where that voice is coming from?
So that music box was the source of the voice? We’ve been having a string of strange incidents like this in the library lately. I thought it might be a prank by my colleagues in the Security Bureau, but they’ve denied it.
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The World of Books
Martha
There's a powerful wave of magical energy here. I can sense the influence of the Astral Plane. Sometimes, it tears apart the fabric of the subtle world. To us, those tears look like portals. Have you seen any portals around here?
A portal inside a book? And it’s moving…? I’ve never seen anything like this before. Such instability is proof that the library’s energy shell is damaged. The collision will happen much sooner than I thought.
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Like new
Eleanor
Something is running amok in the library. Mysterious gusts of wind are sweeping through the room, blowing books off the shelves, and sending scattered pages swirling through the air like a whirlwind. Oh no, now even the lights are flickering! I need a light bulb tester.
Hmm. According to the test, all the light bulbs are working properly. But I definitely saw them flicker right before they went out.
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Seeing the Invisible
Martha
I knew you'd show up. The city is on the brink of disaster! Raiden thinks I'm a weirdo, but I don't care. The important thing is to prevent a disaster. Come on, let's go inside.
Does this place look peaceful? That's an illusion. I can sense traces of magical energy all around us. It's faint—almost imperceptible—but it's giving me a headache.
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Capturing the Moment
Inspector
The fish in this coral reef are really smart! As soon as I start following them, they disappear. I’ve been carrying my camera with me at all times to keep a low profile—could you check to see if I got any good shots?
You're right. Thanks to this bracelet, I was able to photograph some fast-moving fish, but unfortunately, all I got were tail fins and bubbles. Man, those guys are so quick!
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A Legitimate Trick
Detective
The fish still won’t let me get close enough to observe them. Let’s try something else. It’s an incredibly effective lure—one of a kind—but… where did I put it?
Damn, real fish really are smart. My disguise was blown.
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Rules for Fish
Detective
It seems that camouflage alone isn't enough to fool all these colorful fish here. To get a closer look, I'll need to move just like they do. How about this new tool?
It's a pretty good monofin, isn't it? Swimming stealthily is harder than it looks. With this, we can show those fish—and the investigators—that we mean business.
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Camouflage
Inspector
The detective is convinced that the fish are just shy. But if he wants to observe them up close, he needs to blend in with his surroundings. So he made something to use as camouflage. Let's see if it works. Do you think he'll be able to find them?
Thanks. With this snorkel covered in coral and seaweed, I can blend right into the coral reef. A fish has already swum right up to me, mistaking me for a cozy hiding spot.
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The Theory of Fish Watching
Detective
To catch a criminal, you have to understand how they think. Every detective knows that. And the same goes for fish. I put together a catalog of fish behavior, but unfortunately, I can't remember where I put it.
Thanks, partner. This catalog lists the sizes, colors, and habitats of various fish. But the actual fish always swim away right away. It seems like there are still some details missing.
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Special Techniques
Juliette
After surfacing, female divers have a special technique where they whistle as they exhale. Let's use a steam whistle to recreate that sound. Can you help me find one?
Thank you! If you press this whistle just right, you can perfectly imitate the famous sea women’s whistle. Now all that’s left is to figure out how they produce that sound so naturally.
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Perfect Catch
Adeline Svensson
Anything else? Ama divers harvest seafood directly from the seafloor. I brought a mechanical crab for practice, but it got away. Could you help me catch it?
Thanks! This mechanical crab moves much faster than a real one. Since oysters and scallops don't have legs, they should be even easier to catch.
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Safety First
Juliette
It's not easy to become an ama diver. Jobs that involve the ocean are dangerous. Let's set up a warning system before we dive. Can you spot the sign I made?
Thanks for spotting the warning sign. Now we can let surfers, boaters, and curious dolphins know that ama divers are training here. Safety first!
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Start of the Dive
Adeline Svensson
I wonder how you actually become an ama diver? I hear they can stay underwater for several minutes to harvest seafood, but I wonder if there’s a way to make the work more efficient? We’d need some kind of special device to help them move around. Could you look into it for me?
You really found that, didn't you? This diving scooter was in the lab. It's a device that makes it easy to swim underwater. Of course, real ama divers don't use things like this. I still wonder how on earth they manage to stay underwater for so long.
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First Lesson
Adeline Svensson
I'm going to become an ama diver! Well, just until I finish writing this article, of course. There are lots of notes about ama divers at Ayon's lab. I need to organize them first. My abacus should be around here somewhere—could you help me look for it?
Thanks for finding the board. I put together a chart of the traits that are most important for an ama diver, but I still don't know how to quantify a love for the ocean. But I'm sure I'll figure it out someday...
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Light Through the Trees
Valerie
I wonder why the goddess is sad? Does she feel unwelcome, perhaps? Let’s light some candles to show her just how much we’ve been looking forward to her arrival. That way, we can light her path to the sea, even at night.
This mandarin orange-shaped candle is lovely, but what matters most is showing how we feel. The goddess might be tired of mandarin oranges by now, but I still want to show her that we care.
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The Tradition of Enjoying Fragrances
Valerie
If we don't keep the goddess happy, the summer weather—and the harvest that follows—will be terrible. Why don't you take this teapot and go see her?
Isn't this a lovely teapot? I found it at a seaside market. If I serve the goddess some citrus tea, she'll surely enjoy living under the mandarin orange tree even more.
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A Colorful Orchard
Valerie
Yondun Harman is the goddess who brings bountiful harvests to the sea. She’s in a bit of a bad mood right now, though. Let’s decorate the mandarin orange grove with brighter colors so she doesn’t just see a bunch of trees when she looks out.
This decoration would brighten up even the most boring place. It’s shaped like a tangerine, but it’s actually made of seashells and leaves. It was probably made by a female diver. I hope it lifts the goddess’s spirits.
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Delicious Variations
Valerie
The goddess of the wind and the sea doesn't want to leave the mandarin orange grove. But if she gets too bored, she might start a storm. We need to spark her imagination and help her break out of this rut. I made some mandarin orange blossoms a little while ago—would you help me look for them?
Thank you for finding the mandarin orange blossoms. With this unique arrangement, even a goddess would be delighted. When I was a kid, I hated carrots, but I loved the ones my mom cut into fun shapes. All it takes is a little creativity.
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Freshness
Valerie
The goddess seems bored. She wants to try new things, but she doesn't want to leave the mandarin orange grove. If we don't cheer her up, the weather might take a turn for the worse. How about making her some delicious sorbet?
Thanks to the freezer in Ayon’s lab, I was able to make the perfect sorbet. I hope this adds a new charm to the oranges from the orchard and lifts the goddess’s spirits, even just a little.
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Lighting the Way
Martha
Spirits don't do well on land. If you light the way, you might be able to free Munbyul's ghost. A lantern made from an old float will work.
Thank you for finding the lantern. If we hang this on the shore, it will make it easier for the spirits to travel between land and sea, and Munbyul will be able to find a place where she can rest in peace.
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An Old Debt
Huntress
If we show respect to the spirit, it should set Mun-byul free. Let’s return the treasure we took from the sea—the pearl necklace that has been passed down through generations. Could you bring it here?
So you found it! It's a beautiful pearl, but it doesn't belong on land. A hunter takes only what he needs. Let's return this treasure to the sea.
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A Souvenir for the Spirits
Isabelle
Munbyul has been trapped in this cove for years. It’s obvious that Mulguisin is looking for her. But that’s not fair. Look for her embroidered tewak (float). Just give that to him instead.
This is the tewak that Munbyul used at sea. Though it’s invisible, it must have been drenched in blood, sweat, and tears during her adventures at sea. O spirit, please accept this offering.
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Timeless Decor
Ayeong
I feel so sorry for Mun-byul. The sea spirit believes she should remain beneath the waves even after her death. I am the guardian of the pact now. She deserves to be set free. O spirit, please show mercy. Let us offer you this ribbon.
What a beautiful ribbon! This is a traditional offering to the gods and spirits. The colors are just like a sunrise over the ocean—it’s absolutely stunning. I hope the Murguisin will be pleased with it, too.
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Dedicated to Munbyul
Martha
Munbyul was the first to form a pact with Murguisin. They have no intention of letting her go. Her soul deserves to rest in peace. You’re already familiar with the area around the cove, right? Is there anywhere we can get some rice?
Thank you. Rice is the perfect offering for the sea spirits, especially when paired with the island’s flowers. A gift from the people of the mainland might soothe the spirits’ hearts and set Munbyul’s soul free.
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A Connection of Hearts
Ayeong
To show our dedication to the sea and the land, I’d like to sing lead vocals for our song. I’m not exactly confident in my singing, but I want to give it a try. It would be great if we had a karaoke mic. Could you see if you can find one?
Thank you. This microphone is perfect. I love to sing—even though I'm not very good at it. I hope I don't anger the spirits. Now, cover your ears. This is a song dedicated only to the sea.
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Melody from Another World
Martha
This new song of the sea should bring back memories of Murgushin's time on land. How about this seashell wind chime? It makes a lovely sound, doesn't it?
This wind chime is made from the shell of a creature that once existed—one very similar to the Murgushin. I hope it helps you reconnect with the people of the land… and even if it doesn’t, I’d be happy if you at least enjoyed it.
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The Beat of Persuasion
Huntress
Next, we need a catchy beat for the new sea song. I’ve got something good. I brought a souvenir drum called a “Sogo,” but I left it near where we go hunting. Could you help me find it?
So you found Sogo! Thank you. A long time ago, when I dropped it in the sand, a tiny seashell got inside. Now it makes a clicking sound, just like a dolphin's call. I'm sure it'll catch Murugishin's attention.
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Gifts from the Deep Sea
Ayeong
I want the new song about the ocean to feel both modern and timeless. While I was diving near the shore, I found some interesting coral. Sound comes out of the holes. Can you find it?
So you found the coral that plays the flute! Its music perfectly mimics the wind dancing on the waves, the cries of seagulls, and even the songs of whales. The spirits can’t resist it. They’ll have no choice but to accept the new pact.
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Familiar Notes
Isabelle
We need your help so that Ayon can recreate a special song for the covenant renewal ceremony. Henyo and the others used this song to calm Mulguisin. The sheet music is engraved in the sand nearby. See if you can find it.
So they found an old sea song written in the sand! This melody is sure to stir the spirits' nostalgia… but we need something new, too. Let's see which motifs we can use.
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Between the Past and the Present
Huntress
There must be a reason why the conflict between Henyo and the sea spirit has come to light now. Do you see something glowing by the water? I want you to go take a look. Maybe the sea has given us another clue.
This toy lure isn't for catching fish—it's for humans. Maybe Murgushin is trying to express his anger at humanity for abandoning its reverence for the sea and turning to materialism.
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Guardian of the Seaside
Martha
Murgushin has long harbored a grudge against Henyo. Even that stone statue that has stood on the shore for centuries now seems filled with hostility. Why don’t you take a look at the clues?
That's right. The sea spirit distorted the statue. It used to guard the boundary between land and sea, but now it has become a symbol of humanity's insatiable consumption.
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Anti-traditional
Isabelle
The townspeople are now suffering just as much as Henyo and his friends. For some reason, Henyo was recently punished by a spirit. There might be a clue in that pile of diving gear we saw earlier.
There’s a snorkel here, but the Henyo don’t use it. They free-dive using only the air in their lungs. As far as I know, this skill is at the very core of their identity. Maybe the sea is angry because they’ve betrayed their traditions.
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Protest at Sea
Ayeong
The rift between humans and the sea spirits began a long, long time ago. Even Munbyul doesn’t know the original cause, but I have a theory. Is there a wet mattress nearby?
Thanks for finding me a mattress. Even though I slept on high ground yesterday, when I woke up, I was half submerged in water. Maybe the spirits are trying to submerge this whole area to drive away strangers.
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Exhausted Abundance
Huntress
It's clear what's causing the conflict between humans and the sea spirits. I found a nearly empty net on the beach a little while ago. Could you bring it over here?
Thank you. This is the net. Look, it’s full of nothing but trash. Our greed has depleted the ocean’s bounty. That’s why the spirits are angry and punishing us.
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Fading Bonds
Ayeong
Basically, Henyo leads a harsh and dangerous life. In exchange for the spirits’ protection, he must offer up a certain number of his own breaths in years of bountiful catches. That’s the core of the pact. Take a look at this charm.
The amulet’s glow is fading. Industrial-scale seafood harvesting has changed the lives of the Henyo people, and many of them have given up their traditional livelihoods. The breath offered to the spirits is dwindling year by year, and the covenant is growing weaker.
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Oath of Destiny
Ayeong
According to legend, the whispers you hear in the water are the voices of people who drowned and became "Murgushin," sea spirits. I have an old necklace I want to show you, but I can't remember where I put it.
Yes, that necklace. It belonged to Hye-nyo, the eldest, and Mun-byul. It’s one of my most cherished treasures. When she gave it to me, I realized that Hye-nyo and the others truly believed in the legend of the pact.
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The Trap of the Sea
Ayeong
I overheard Henyo and the others whispering. They were talking about a pact, spirits, and revenge, and that's how I learned about the legend. I wrote it all down in my notebook. But... do you see that belt?
That's right—this weight belt is designed to keep divers at the proper depth until they surface. But I saw a hostile creature rip the belt off Henyo and toss it ashore.
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Precious Breath
Ayeong
When Henyo told me about the spirits, I thought he was joking. But after actually witnessing one of the Henyo suffer from unexplained suffocation... Could you help me find my lung trainer?
Thank you. We always keep this lung trainer in the lab. I gave it to Henyo to help him breathe, but his lungs were so weak that the ball inside barely moved.
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The First Problem
Ayeong
On my second day on the island, I learned about the legend of the pact. The buoy was covered in coral, which damaged its sensors, and then, strangely enough, it washed ashore. Look.
I was using this buoy to study the ocean, but it got destroyed by some unusual ocean activity. According to Henyo, a female diver who was fishing nearby, it seems to have been the work of spirits.
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A Curiosity for Everyone
Ayeong
Please, stay away from here. I told you there's no such thing as a virus. I have important work to do here. I'm researching a new species found only on this island. I've recorded all my discoveries on my observation cards.
This card is the future of marine biology itself! That whispering sound might be coming from this creature. Or maybe it’s poisonous and the cause of the illness in town. I’ll look into it and get back to you, so until then, let’s keep our focus on this.
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Amazing Creatures
Huntress
Ayong seems to be having some trouble. I don't think she knows what's causing the townspeople to get sick, but maybe she's just good at keeping secrets. Hey, did you notice the creature she's hiding in the fish tank?
This research tank was hidden behind some black rocks. Inside were glowing marine creatures that looked similar to the ones the townspeople had seen. According to Ayon, it seems these specimens haven't been examined yet.
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Record of Threats
Ayeong
There might be another explanation for the illness you're talking about. The victim is suffering from hallucinations, right? It might be similar to the whispers I heard. I can verify it. I'm going to look for the drone—help me out.
Gas rising from the seafloor can sometimes cause hallucinations. The drone recorded the underwater sounds while it was submerged. If my theory is correct, you shouldn't be able to hear the whispering voice I heard. Huh? No way—you can hear it too?
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The Call of the Deep Sea
Ayeong
I don't know about the virus leak, but there were a lot of strange things happening while I was working in this cove. I kept hearing a voice whispering, "The sea is swallowing the sky," out of nowhere. It happened over and over. I marked the spot on the map.
The X marks on this underwater map indicate the spots where I heard someone whispering underwater. I just assumed it was an auditory hallucination caused by diving too deep. But today, the salinity of the air rose at an inexplicably rapid rate.
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A Strange Discovery
Ayeong
I'm a marine biologist. I study marine life around Jeju Island. Did you get the wrong idea from looking at this equipment? We don't have any devices for handling viruses. Don't believe me? Then take a look at the salinity scanner and see for yourself.
This scanner measures the salt content in water. Huh? It's covered in salt crystals, and the readings are all over the place... I just bought it and turned it on for the first time. And it's brand new.
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Floating Issues
So you came! But be quiet. I'm lying in wait. I have a feeling the culprit tormenting the townspeople is nearby, but I haven't found them yet. Come with me. Let's sneak over to the beach.
That glass house reminds me of my dad's lab. There are machines inside, too. Are the townspeople getting sick because of scientific experiments? Or is someone culturing a new pathogen in there? I need more information.
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An Inspiring Atmosphere
Fabien Delamode
To make an artifact work, you need something that sparks an idea or provides inspiration, but there’s nothing like that in his closet… Wait, what’s that bright light? Let’s try it out right away.
Oh, stained glass! I see. Look at this color. Let's examine it using this exquisitely designed artifact. See! My inspiration has returned. I have to start sketching right away. My next piece is going to be a masterpiece.
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The Measure of Fashion
Fabien Delamode
Even if there’s nothing in Mr. Van Eikel’s closet that suits me, this mansion is overflowing with rare items. I’ve heard he owns what he calls “artifacts of exquisite taste.” I’d really love to see them. Could you help me find them?
Oh, what a wonderful piece! What incredible craftsmanship! Now, let's see if we can use this exquisitely crafted artifact to create an outfit worthy of Mr. Van Eikel.
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Men's Fashion
Fabien Delamode
As expected, there’s nothing in Mr. Van Eikel’s closet that matches current trends or styles. However, I did find a pair of men’s culottes. They’re a bit frilly, but I sense some potential. Now, where did I put them?
Thank you! Apparently, Mr. Van Eikel wore this to a royal ceremony. It’s an interesting anecdote, but it’s a far cry from current trends. That said, the tailoring is top-notch. If you remove the ruffles, it might actually be wearable.
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Round Silhouette
Sim Van Eijkel
Mr. Delamode looked through the closet for me, but it seems he hasn't found anything suitable yet. And for some reason, he's been going through my mother's old dresses for nearly an hour. I wonder why?
This is a dress my mother wore to a royal ball many years ago. Since Mr. Delamode seemed to like it so much, I decided to give it to him. I hope it serves as some inspiration.
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High Fashion
Fabien Delamode
There were several voluminous wigs in Mr. Van Eikel’s closet. While they may be a bit outdated, there’s no denying they’re chic. This one, in particular, caught my eye. Take a look.
In the past, not only women but also gentlemen wore beautiful wigs. When Mr. Van Eikel asked me about modern wigs, I recommended that he visit a barber.
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A Sweet Gift
Adi
You caught me! I just wanted to be friends with Mr. Van Eikel. I heard he’s a human artifact. Since I’m a mechanical doll too, I thought we’d have something in common. I brought some cotton candy as a gift, but I was so surprised I dropped it. Could you help me look for it?
This cotton candy is no good anymore. Still, Mr. Van Eikel thanked me for the thought. I also gave him some tools, but apparently he isn't as mechanical as I am.
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Multifunctional Item
Sim Van Eijkel
The most recent gift I received was by far the strangest. It’s a multipurpose tool capable of handling every task a full set of tools can do. I even checked the artifact catalog to see if there was anything similar—do you have any idea what this is?
Wait a minute... Didn't you just hear footsteps coming from behind the door? Let's hurry and catch them! Before that mysterious person gets away again... Okay, I've got them!
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Strange Tools
Sim Van Eijkel
Lately, some unbelievable items have been arriving at my doorstep. There was even a brush for precision machinery. I have a similar brush for my watch, too. Look, take a look at this.
This brush is indispensable for cleaning small, intricate mechanisms. It’s extremely intricate. I can’t help but wonder why anyone would hand over something so valuable to a complete stranger.
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Full Tank
Sim Van Eijkel
Why do I keep getting all these weird things? Just yesterday, someone knocked on the door and left a full oil can by the window. Could you please go get it for me?
Thank you. It looks like this oil can contains regular machine oil. Is this some modern practice I’m not familiar with? I don’t feel threatened, but it still makes me a little uneasy.
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The Surprise Box
Sim Van Eijkel
A few days ago, a lovely box wrapped in a beautiful ribbon appeared at my doorstep. It didn't look like it posed any danger, but I thought it would be wise to keep it in a safe place until I found out what it was. Could you please look for it for me?
There was no note included with this gift. The person who brought it knocked once on the door and disappeared before I could open it. The box contains gears of all sizes. What am I supposed to use them for?
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All the Recipes
Olivia
I'm no expert on dreams, but when it comes to sculpture—including Sim's statue—I know more about it than anyone else. Ordinary adhesive won't work on this kind of marble. You'll need something made with a special formula.
That's wonderful! My mentor taught me this glue recipe. It's strange, though. Touching this marble makes me feel strangely calm. Do you feel that way too? Or is it just me?
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The Right Tools
Olivia
The thief broke the statue in Mr. Shim's dream, but if these shards match the real thing, we might be able to restore it. But we'll need some tools to do that. Could you bring them over?
Thank you! I'll use this tool to scrape off the moss so I can take a good look at the marble underneath. Now, let's try putting the pieces together. Look! Just as I thought—they fit perfectly. This statue can be restored.
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Mysterious Mineral
Olivia
Mr. Sim is such a kind host. He even told me all about that dream where an elephant appeared. And this morning, I heard that a stone was left at his mansion as a gift. I wonder if there’s any connection between these two events?
This fragment must be from a broken statue. You don't see marble like this very often. I've never worked with it myself, but I remember reading somewhere that it possesses a special energy.
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Etiquette
Sim Van Eijkel
Are these preparations enough to welcome Olivia? I also picked up one of her sculptures. I thought she’d be happy to see her own work on display. But I’ve forgotten where I put it—could you help me look for it?
This turtle sculpture has a special meaning. Turtles have an astonishingly long lifespan… It’s a story I’m very familiar with. I hope Olivia will be happy to see this and that it will help her decipher the meaning of that dream about the broken statue.
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A Delicious Treat
Sim Van Eijkel
Important conversations are best had over a cup of tea. Since it’s been years since we’ve had a guest, I’ve prepared a marzipan pie for dessert. Could you please bring it out from the kitchen?
It smells nice, doesn't it? After giving her a tour of the mansion, I plan to talk to Olivia about a strange dream I had recently. It was a dream in which the statue that was broken by the burglar the other day was screaming for help. She might be able to tell me what it means.
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Everyone Needs a Dream
Emma Luxmore
Once time starts moving again, you’ll need to protect Sim so he doesn’t age too quickly. Living is about dreaming. But since he’s been trapped for a hundred years, his imagination needs some stimulation. Let’s look for artifacts related to dreams.
This Dream Generator is truly amazing. Just look at these butterflies. They bring a new sense of excitement to the mansion, and Sims can now freely pursue their dreams in other places.
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As My Heart Desires
Kira Woodville
It's my fault that Sim suddenly looked a hundred years older. I want to make sure that never happens again. Dr. Barry said we need an artifact that expresses emotions. Let's go look for one.
A volcano that represents emotions? That's interesting. This should allow us to separate the Sim from the mansion on an emotional level and teach the house to be more welcoming to guests in the future.
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Unwavering Determination
Emma Luxmore
Dr. Barry once saved my brother and me from a similar case of sudden aging. If she says she can restore Sim’s time, I believe her! We need an artifact shaped like a spring of will. Can you find it for us?
The spring of will is incredibly powerful; it cannot be fully compressed. The mansion should accept it as a substitute for a Sim. Can you imagine the willpower required to endure a hundred years of captivity? And to do so without losing one’s humanity, no less.
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Positive Thinking
Dr. Barry
Traces of Sim's consciousness remain in the mansion, and because of that, he sees himself as a part of it. To set him free, you'll need to replace those traces with a rare artifact that embodies mental clarity. It's shaped like a puzzle—do you think you can find it?
Good job. Keira knows the most about devices right now, so she should be able to integrate this artifact into the mansion’s system. Once it’s activated, Sim will finally be able to find out what awaits him in the modern world beyond these walls.
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The Right Direction
Dr. Barry
To prevent Sim from aging, we need to sever his fate from the mansion. I looked it up in the Artifact Encyclopedia while doing my research. We need the Compass of Destiny. Can you find it for me?
The Compass of Destiny can change a Sim's fate. We were lucky to find it in the Van Eikel family collection. The Researchers' Alliance has been studying it in detail, and now we can finally put that knowledge to good use.
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Lip Reading
Sim Van Eijkel
I can barely hear what Emma is saying. I’ll have to read her lips… I wonder if she’s talking about the mansion. My grandfather’s hearing aid is in that cabinet. Could you get it for me?
Oh! I can hear much better now. It seems my grandfather’s old hearing aid still works. According to Emma, the mansion has reopened, and it’s safe for guests to visit. That’s wonderful. But I feel terribly tired. My knees hurt, and the room is spinning—ugh, I need to lie down.
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First Aid
Emma Luxmore
Keira fixed the terminal, and the mansion's door opened. So why is this happening? Sim is collapsed on the sofa, and his hands are ice-cold. We need some hot water.
Wow, even the hot water bottle in this mansion is vintage. But why did the Sim suddenly start aging? The same thing happened to my brother and me before, but this time it’s not just the Sim. The mansion itself is rapidly falling into disrepair, too.
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Toward Freedom
Kira Woodville
Now that we've fixed the wiring and restored the Shim artifact, we're ready to reboot the device. If the sign above the front door lights up, that's proof the mansion has been rebooted. Could you please check to see if it's lit up?
Yay! According to the sign, the mansion’s door is unlocked… It’s about time. The terminal has stopped sparking, and I’ve reset the system to today’s date. I need to report to Director Black that I’ve found the long-missing heir to the Van Eikel family.
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Living Heritage
Sim Van Eijkel
I hope that a brave woman will restore the Altar of Guidance and save Emma. If she does, I will finally be freed from my captivity. My Virtue Artifact is heart-shaped. Can you find it?
That's right, this is my artifact of virtue. My parents created it and entrusted it to me so that the mansion would recognize me and my authority when I was a frail child who was often ill.
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Not a single spark
Kira Woodville
In theory, repairing the terminal should open the mansion's door. Let's hope it works. I found some damaged wiring. I'm going to clean it up and reconnect it, so please hold it firmly in place.
That was a big help! The wiring seems to be stable now. But this device contains not only ordinary machinery, but also an artifact that seals the virtues of the Van Ekel family. Which one belongs to Sim?
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Beyond the Flames
Sim Van Eijkel
On the first day the mansion became capable of acting on its own, large sparks flew from the command altar. Although no flames erupted, a nearby tapestry caught fire. Please find it.
That's right, that tapestry. My mother wove it, and I rescued it from the flames. I moved it away from the altar afterward, but that was the only time sparks flew.
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There are no coincidences
Sim Van Eijkel
I’ll come clean. As the last person left in the mansion, I believed I could give the house the power to think for itself, so I removed the seal from the “Altar of Instructions” inside the mansion. But that was a mistake. Could you please find the seal?
Was there a seal? And… it’s still broken. There was no other way to remove the seal from the Altar of Instructions. After that, the mansion sealed off the grand hall where the valuable artifacts were kept. They would have come in handy.
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Dual Effect
Kira Woodville
If the mansion only does what it’s told, it shouldn’t be changing its structure on its own. Sim is overlooking a crucial part of this mystery. For example, why is half of that curtain old and half new? Take a look and see for yourself.
I think when Sim chased after Emma, a piece of the curtain got caught outside the mansion. The window opened and closed at the same time as the door, and the exposed fabric deteriorated in an instant. Don't you think that's strange?
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A Precious Dream
Sim Van Eijkel
Why does the estate try to keep outsiders out? It was my dream to turn this estate into a museum. I even made some display cases with my own hands. One of them must still be around somewhere.
My relatives wouldn’t let me use this display case, insisting that our family’s artifacts were meant to be admired and enjoyed only by family members and should not be shown to the public. No matter how much I pleaded. However, the mansion itself had no fear of visitors.
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From childhood onward
Sim Van Eijkel
I can’t understand why the mansion is acting so strangely. It never showed this much hostility before—not even when I let my childhood friend sneak in to see the artifact, or when I showed him my collection of rare toys. Hmm. Come to think of it, I wonder where I put those toys…
This toy came from a distant land. It reminds me of a time when the mansion was still bustling with life, and there was a constant stream of banquets held to welcome distinguished guests. Everyone came to admire the artifacts, and the mansion gladly welcomed them.
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Clues About the Woman
Sim Van Eijkel
I don’t remember how I got out of the house. The moment the villains fled, I was pulled back by the power of the Van Ekel residence—as if by invisible chains. I was clutching Emma’s handkerchief at the time. Could you please find it for me?
Oh, what a beautiful handkerchief. Please return this to its owner—that radiant woman who granted me, if only for a moment, the freedom I had longed for. I helped her, and she gave me hope.
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The Statue of Discord
Sim Van Eijkel
If I weren’t a member of the Van Eikel family, I could have stood at that window and watched indifferently as the mob destroyed the sculpture my mother loved right on our front porch. But my heart couldn’t bear it. Please see for yourself what they did.
This statue was a cherished family heirloom. Unable to find a way to break into the mansion, the vandals, out of frustration, ruined this magnificent work of art. When I saw it, a righteous anger welled up inside me.
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A Silent Friend
Sim Van Eijkel
As promised, I’ve brought you some tea. Although this mansion is under the authority of the Van Eikel family, they refuse to let me leave. Until you arrived, I had given up hope of ever speaking to a living person again. However, I must put away my doll friends. Would you mind looking for them before anyone else does?
Thank you for finding my doll’s friend. His name is Sim van Eikel Jr.—isn’t he adorable? During his time in captivity, he acquired a variety of skills, ranging from sewing and painting to compiling a detailed inventory of our family’s heirlooms.
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It's all in his hands
Sim Van Eijkel
My identity can be verified using my palm prints. These cannot be replicated. If there’s a palm print recognition device, the mansion should be able to recognize me. Could you please bring one over?
Wonderful! This authentication device is a rare artifact in and of itself. Only those descended from Van Eikel can use it to access the mansion’s control system. Let’s have some tea prepared at the mansion. That way, we can continue our conversation in a more relaxed atmosphere.
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A deal is a deal
Sim Van Eijkel
Exactly. I am Sim van Eikel. I am both the heir to this mansion and its unwilling prisoner. My great-grandfather entered into an inviolable contract regarding this mansion. However, I’m absolutely delighted that someone has finally made it here. The original contract? I must have left it somewhere.
So you found the contract. What you’re holding in your hands is the very document that has me captive. As you’ll see if you read the contract, this mansion has a mind of its own. One day, out of the blue… it sealed itself off, trapping me inside. Since then, no one has come looking for me.
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A Suspicious Landscape Painting
Kira Woodville
Neither the door nor the windows open, but it still feels like someone lives here. Look at that painting. It was hung there recently. It doesn’t match the other decorations at all, and the landscape depicted in it matches the view from that window right now.
Look at this. The paint hasn't dried yet. It got on my finger. Whoever painted this must either live here or know how to get in and out of the mansion. But if the painter is still here, why hasn't he shown himself?
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Rare Books
Emma Luxmore
Or perhaps the person who saved me is a scientist who invented a new kind of lock powered by artifacts. I just found a rare encyclopedia of artifacts. It might contain clues about how the door’s lock works. Could you take a look?
It was a rare find, but I couldn’t open the cover of this encyclopedia. We have the same edition in our collection, but it’s in much worse condition than this one due to years of use. This one looks as if it were printed just yesterday.
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Royal Hobbies
Emma Luxmore
I feel like I can't breathe in here. I wonder where the person who saved me is? If it were him, he'd surely be able to open that door. Oh, wait. That chair is part of the old royal set. The armrests of furniture like that often have hidden compartments. That might be where the key is hidden.
There was no key… What a shame. Still, this chair is in great condition. You’d never guess it’s over a hundred years old. Could it be that the person who helped me was actually an accomplice of the gang that attacked me, and they’re hiding stolen goods here…?
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Bonds of Blood
Kira Woodville
How did the man who saved Emma open that door in the first place? The Van Eikel family line should have died out a hundred years ago. Try looking for the family tree with the portrait. It should be around here somewhere.
Just as I thought. The last portrait in the family tree is of the last couple of the Van Eikel family, who died under mysterious circumstances a hundred years ago. Shortly after that, their son went missing. It’s said he was swallowed up by the fog.
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This very spot
Kira Woodville
This is the famous Van Eikel House… It’s quite old, and you’d think the door would have rotted away long ago, but even when I push with all my might, it doesn’t budge at all. Are you sure the address is correct? Is there a sign somewhere? Could you please take a look around?
The sign’s style is old-fashioned, but the sign itself is brand new. I suppose there just hadn’t been an opportunity to put it up outside yet. This is definitely the Van Eikel House. Just look at this craftsmanship. The entire building has been perfectly preserved.