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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Quick tracker
Rayden Storke
He is very elusive. He must know the structure of the amusement park very well, judging from how fast he runs away. He may be the one who built this place. I'll release a bug-shaped signal and try to track him down. Can you bring it to me?
Thank you. These bug-shaped signals are very useful for tracking someone who is trying to hide. Quickly stick to your target and...oh? It looks like they've already been shaken off. How on earth did you...?
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Effects of disguise
Rayden Storke
We need to talk to the person who dropped that note. To catch a spy, camouflage may help. First, get a hat.
Thank you very much! With this camouflage hat on, we could blend in with the bushes. Then we can ambush... shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh! The spy is approaching! Oops...they've noticed us. But he dropped something. Looks like gears.
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Diamond Durability
Carlos Light
For the moment, the tremors have calmed down. While Layden is chasing the spy, let's reinforce the machine with abrasive powder. Uh, where did I put the powder...? Can you help me find it?
Thank you very much! I can polish and strengthen machine parts with this crystalline powder. I would be happy if the structure of the machine runs much smoother with it.
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Replacement of parts
Vera
My father is confident that he can finish the repairs before the city collapses in an earthquake. But he has lost an important set of gears. I was careful not to lose it...will you help me find it?
Thank you very much! Those are the gears I was looking for. Some of the machinery seems to have been intentionally destroyed, but my father can fix it right away. I wonder who the person Rayden witnessed was?
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Smooth movement
Carlos Light
Whoever built this amusement park is an extraordinary genius. The level of perfection in this mechanical engineering is astounding! But there are still some machines that are not working. Have you seen the oil jug?
Thank you very much. Sometimes a machine can be fixed with just a little oiling. This oiler has fixed countless machines in the past. The attraction has started to move and the shaking seems to have subsided a bit.
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Latest Tools
Vera
Please do not tell Director Black that I am here. Even the collectors don't like this shaking, just like everyone else. I'm just here to help my father with the repairs. My father is supposed to have a new set of tools around here, can you help me find them?
Oh yes, this is it! I just gave this set of tools to my father last week. He said he could fix anything with it. He is the kind of person who would give me a tree branch and I would turn it into something useful...
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Voltage drop
Carlos Light
It is a magnificent machine, but all of them are broken at every turn! We need to fix it before the city goes out of control. First, we need to reduce the voltage with a portable power cutoff device. But where did I put it... can you help me find it?
Thank you for finding the power shutoff device. This will temporarily interrupt the flow of electricity and allow you to safely repair the machine. Let's hurry up and get this done before the effect wears off.
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Metal Dissonance
Rayden Storke
What kind of person could put together an entire amusement park in one night? Even if it was avocados, it is too unrealistic. Let's conduct our investigation with great care and caution. The shaking and noise are getting worse and worse.
As Director Black said, this seems to be the epicenter. And the amusement park machinery has gone haywire...rattling, sparking, and shaking violently. Let's see if we can fix it.
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Director's ploy
Conductor
How can we lure the Ouroboros out of the studio? It's as if he's waiting for his cue to make his grand entrance...so let's get him one. Find me a bamboo clapper. It will make a clapping sound.
Thanks for looking for the clapsticks. The moment I heard what sounded like a clap, the Ouroboros showed up. It seems he wasn't just hiding, he wanted to perform.
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viper (esp. a pitless viper)
Conductor
Ouroboros doesn't want to leave the studio. But we can't leave him here. That guy has already been here too long. How about giving him some ripe persimmons? They're his favorite!
That's a nice smelling persimmon. Ouroboros will love it. Come on out, Ouroboros. It's time to go home!
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Practical props
Conductor
Several onlookers screamed when they saw the python in the studio. We need to get Ouroboros home before the whole studio panics. Let's find out where he is hiding.
Thanks for finding where the Ouroboros is hiding. He crawled onto the movie set. I called out to him that Martha would be furious if he left, but he wouldn't budge!
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Ouroboros' favorite.
Conductor
I searched all over the studio but could not find Ouroboros. Martha tells me he is stubborn. Maybe he doesn't want to go home yet and is hiding. Let's try to lure him out with his favorite toy, a stuffed fish. Will you look for him with me?
Yes, that's it. Ouroboros loves stuffed fish. As soon as he saw this, he crawled out... but then he noticed the carry bag, realized our intentions, and hid again. He's a smart guy, totally.
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Comfortable bag
Conductor
Martha says she has comfortably adjusted the Ouroboros carry-on bag, so she should be able to bring it home without scaring anyone. Can you help me find him?
Thank you! This carrier bag sure looks comfy. Martha's python will be safe and comfortable. Now all I have to do is catch the Ouroboros.
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Secret support from fans
Juliette
I was so busy practicing my lines that I didn't notice, but it looks like someone left a beautiful bouquet of flowers in the pavilion at some point. It's accompanied by a toy and something else. May I have a look?
Hey, did you read the note? It says, "To a lovely young lady." I guess a fan snuck a bouquet of flowers for you. That's sweet! Now let's go back to practicing our romantic scene.
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The date you've been waiting for
Juliette
While I was looking around the studio, someone seemed to light the Korean lanterns that were to be hung above my head in a romantic scene. Help me hang them.
Thank you. Hanging the lanterns really changed the atmosphere of the pavilion! It's so romantic. I've always wanted to go on a date in a place like this.
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A Cup of Healing
Juliette
I'm getting used to the atmosphere on the set, but I still get nervous when it comes to filming. I'm the lead and I want everything to be perfect, but... maybe a hot drink would help ease my nerves. Bring me some tea.
Thanks a lot. I love hibiscus tea! Lovely aroma...I feel like I'm standing in a field of flowers! It's perfect for easing my nerves before a shoot.
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Accompanying photography
Juliette
I haven't finished setting up the props for the shoot yet, so I can't really get into the role. There should be pudding on the table. Can you go get it?
Thank you! That pudding looks so good. I'll probably be tired of it by the end of today's shoot, but it's still delicious! It's so much easier to get into a role when you have the right props for the scene.
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as per the script
Juliette
I want to get into this role and leave a good impression on the director. I also need to know all the set pieces. According to the script, a tea table is used in this scene. Can you help me find it?
Thanks for helping me find the tea table! The set was so amazing I didn't even realize it was here. I'm going to sit down and pose for a minute. Let me know how it looks through the camera.
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just like the real thing
Inspector
I've read the script and have a theory as to the identity of the noises the neighbors are reporting. The killer may have hidden a horse somewhere in the studio and intends to make a quick getaway with it when the time comes. Let's find the horse.
The brave horse you found is a prop. If the horse isn't real, then what is the spooky sound? This takes us back to square one. Let's keep thinking.
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careful planning
Inspector
Judging from the evidence found in the pavilion, this crime scene-like situation appears to be staged. A rehearsal for a real crime, perhaps? Also, I found this notebook. Looks like notes from a screenplay. You should take a look through them. Maybe you'll find a clue.
Amazing. The script matches the evidence in the pavilion perfectly. It appears that the notebook contains the entire plan for this crime. The scriptwriter's handwriting is so dirty that it's going to take some time to decipher...
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Crimson Betrayal
Inspector
There seems to be something behind this robbery. But it is too early to draw conclusions. At least let's see where those bloody footprints lead before we do.
These are the shoeprints of a woman. It appears that the killer then removed her shoes to cover the footprints. No...wait, this isn't blood to begin with. It's dried cherry jam!
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Elaborate fakes
Inspector
The pavilion is much vandalized. The tables have been overturned, the sofa is torn, and the plum vase is shattered and ruined. This piece of porcelain is probably from a vase. Let's take a closer look at the shards.
I knew it. This is a piece of a celadon vase called a plum bottle...or, more precisely, a replica of one. This is getting interesting. It looks like the jar was filled with fake gold. Maybe there was a robbery?
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Immature Bowman
Inspector
To find out what is going on in the studio, we need to follow all the clues. Let's start with the bamboo arrow stuck in that door. Let's try to find a bow that matches this arrow.
You found it well. That's a Korean bow, called a gakgung. The killer doesn't seem to have much experience with bows. He missed several arrows before hitting the object. But what was he targeting? Let's find out more.
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The Price of Success
Adeline Svensson
I'm always documenting residents' acts of courage in my articles for HIDDENCITYTIMES. Bring me a bundle of old newspapers and I'll pour my own courage into your good luck charm.
Thank you for bringing me a bunch of newspapers. My courage is in those papers. I always try to tell the truth, even if it is difficult. But isn't that the secret to a successful newspaper?
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Desperate Love
Mayor
Let me help you with your amulet charge. My bravest act, it is not to confront the secrets and dangers of the city. If you want to know what it was, find the key to the dungeon.
Thank you. This key opens the dungeon. The dungeons are the place I fear the most, but they are also the place where I have shown the most courage. I risked my life to protect the city. Tell the young people not to give up.
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Forgotten Memories
Juliette
It's wonderful to help young people fulfill their dreams. I'll help you put my strength into my talisman. My symbol of courage is my family ring. Find it.
This ring is the only reminder of my past. I treasure it as a sign of my courage. Even after all these years, I have not given up hope of recovering my lost memories.
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Gargoyle Signature
Huntress
I share my courage with Martha's amulet. My courage is to stand up to danger and hold on tight to my weapon when fighting monsters. The proof is on my hat. Do you see it?
That's right. Those are iron gargoyle claw marks. It was close, but I held on and in the end I won. That's my courage.
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Pendant of Courage
Juliette
Martha asked me to tell her my story of courage and charge her with a talisman. Could I really make someone's dreams come true? But I'm not just going to tell you, I'm going to show you! Look for the pendant in town.
You found the pendant! Isn't it lovely? I found it when I was new in town, wandering the fog-shrouded streets. To me, courage is unlocking the secrets of this place.
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safety switch
Sein
I've got an idea on how to get rid of evil spirits! All we have to do is fill the studio with light. If only I could find the lever...oh, here it is. But it's stuck. Can you pull it together?
The lever moved. The light was supposed to shine into the pavilion...but it's still dim. It's too dark. That evil spirit is disturbing me again!
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nonflammable candle
Martha
I asked Thane to light a candle to ward off evil spirits. But here's the key: make sure it doesn't get lit. That way he will be forced to manifest his power. Can you help me?
Thanks. I've wet the candle wick so it won't work. It won't catch fire, so Thane's fear of evil spirits is growing. We're almost there... just need to push him a little bit more, and he'll show us what he's made of.
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confinement
Mistress
Sein seems to be worried about the studio. Good. Let's push him harder. Tell him that an evil spirit closed the studio door and locked us in. Check the locks. Maybe you and Thane can get out.
My keys are jammed. It looks like I'm really locked in. Now Thane has no choice but to drive away the "evil spirits" and protect his precious studio. They say spirits are afraid of bright lights...
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Real alarm
Sein
Mrs. Martha is insisting that there is an evil spirit in the house. They broke the cable and now they've even started a fire! The flames are spreading all over the set. I need your help! We need a fire extinguisher. Hurry before it's too late!
Thank God they found the fire extinguisher. If we had been a few seconds later, the whole studio, not just the set, would have caught fire. If that had happened, I don't know if I would have survived...
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hidden danger
Martha
To awaken Thane's hidden powers, we need to create real danger. The mistress of the house raised her hand. She's good at this sort of thing. I can already smell something burning. Can you hurry up and find the source of the fire?
Yes, the fire is from a damaged cable! Not actually dangerous, but it looks scary enough. Let's tell Thane that an evil spirit has possessed the studio. Hopefully he'll be strong enough to stand up to it and save the studio.
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Rhythmic comfort
Sein
How much better it would have been if you were a magician. I could have used a spell to get rid of the nerves and get through the audition. So far, the most effective thing I've found is... music. Want to hear what kind of music helps?
Cheerful music is my secret weapon against tension. When I put on my headphones, I feel like I have special powers. I was listening to the same music before I came here.
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Casting inconsistencies
Sein
Don't think I didn't follow my dreams. I've applied to every audition I could find. The directors tell me I'm the part. Still don't believe me? Take a look at this.
Did you like my acting video? Thanks...but I've never been chosen for a role. The videos are good, but I get too nervous during the actual audition.
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one's efforts will bear fruit
Sein
I worked hard to become an actor. Not to come to this city. I took acting lessons. I have my certificate somewhere.
Thank you very much. I am very proud of this certificate. Only those who have worked hard on it can get it. But no one in the studio knows...I've been hiding it for a long time.
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The glass is half full of water.
Sein
I didn't want to be a cleaner from the beginning. It was hard to accept at first. But I started to see the good side of things. I'll show you a little trick. Look for my feather flap.
I used to imagine this flap as a microphone. I really came to love cleaning. In truth, I chose this job to get closer to my dream of becoming an actor.
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Important Place
Sein
Actually, I have a real reason for coming to the studio. But by no means am I a magician! I'm just a janitor and have been for years. I can prove it. You can find my collection of good luck charms.
This amulet is a memento of all the dramas shot at the studio. The whole crew gets one, including me as a janitor. I've worked here for many years and cherish this job.
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Beyond Competition
Mistress
Here it is! I found a small box in Thane's pocket that glowed faintly. It could be the source of that destructive lightning bolt. That magical device has to be here somewhere. Find it.
How does this magic device work? It doesn't produce magic or lightning. It's just a funny looking lamp. I'm disappointed. I guess Thane is no match for a real magician like me.
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Pure Magic
Martha
Thane is carrying around a strange container. He says it's for cleaning, but maybe it's a potion for casting spells? Or a hidden magic item? Let's find out.
Thane didn't resist and gave it to me. I tried it, and it sure does remove dirt. Even centuries-old stains! But it's not magic. It's just a powerful detergent.
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Beads of Truth
Martha
Thane may be intentionally hiding his power. Maybe he intends to attack us when we let our guard down. But don't worry, I have a way to find out for sure. Can you find my jade bracelet?
The beads on this bracelet glow in the magician's hands. But in Thane's hands... they remain dark. Oh, it glints sometimes. It's... it's not clear.
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Harmful candy
Mistress
The next test is easy. I gave Thane the poisoned candy. A real magician would immediately sense the danger. But he didn't hesitate to pop it in his mouth! If you want to help, find some muskmelons. It's an antidote.
I cast a spell on this muskmelon. The poison was neutralized and Thane came to his senses. But... was it all an act? The necromancer is a good actor.
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The first test
Martha
That young man named Thane says he's not a magician, but I have a feeling he's hiding something. Let's see if he has magical powers. We need a container of liquid. I saw a fache ponch nearby. Can you find it?
It's perfect. This fache punch is just right. In witch school, students learn how to make liquids boil and ripple on the surface with a glance. But Thane? He just blew on it. It's just... strangely mundane.
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Capture of fugitives
Martha
Shh! Did you hear that? Something moved behind that brightly colored screen. Maybe the necromancer is hiding. Let's sneak up on it from the side. But be careful.
No one was there. But I was sure I heard something. Someone had snuck out. It was quiet and quick. A necromancer in hiding? That's unusual. But look, there's a trail.
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The Magic of Coincidence
Mistress
Martha says she can barely feel the magic in this place. I find that hard to believe! No matter how you look at it, the sorcerer is covering up the palace. But what exactly is the defensive spell that makes this possible? Bring the Ouija cards.
You finally got the cards. As soon as you lined them up, the Night Dreamer card fell out of the deck. This can only mean one thing: the defense was unintentional. Strange...
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Excellent defense
Martha
If this is a sorcerer's palace, it's cleverly concealed. Witches sometimes use flowers to hide the flow of magic. Look for something...overly decorated.
You found a bowl of peonies. Its scent clouds your senses and dulls your perception of magic. But it's not enough to completely mask the aura of black magic. There must be something else.
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Winged observer
Mistress
There is no doubt that this is a black magician's palace! If you don't believe me, I'll prove it to you. Look at that long-tailed magpie over there. He's been following us since we arrived. He must be the sorcerer's messenger. Go on, catch him!
Did you catch the long-tailed magpie? See, like I said... oh my? This is just an ordinary bird. You've been tricked by a magician. This clever trick, makes me want to meet him more and more.
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Check by sound
Martha
It's surprising that there is no residue of magic in this room... but this is supposed to be a sorcerer's palace. My gut is telling me that something is hidden here. Bring the brass gongs. Let's check out this space.
Thank you. The sound of these gongs echoes throughout the palace, revealing every trace of magic. The acoustics should be nearly perfect, but the vibrations are completely canceled out and nothing reverberates. Strange...
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A place of magic
Martha
That's strange...I don't feel the black magic like I expected. Could this really be the place I saw in my vision? Let's go inside and find out.
This is definitely the place. There is a sign just like the one I saw in my vision. But I don't see the magician. Is he hiding? Preparing to attack? The city is in danger. We don't have time to waste!
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nostalgic sound
Leon
Let's lighten things up by adding a little festive mood to the soothing melody! Imagine, for example, the morning of a birthday. The rustling of ribbons, the rustling of wrapping paper... a gramophone will perfectly recreate this nostalgic atmosphere. Go find one!
Thanks for looking for the gramophone! Now I can recreate the texture of the sound of opening presents with warmth and nostalgia. It would perfectly capture the heart pounding, the warmth of home, and the joy that comes with a birthday.
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Energizing Accents
Flora Alvarez
Add some energizing accents to your morning melody! For example, how about the sound of a bicycle bell that the mailman rings when delivering the daily paper? Recording this sound is going to be tricky. Can you find a microphone?
Thanks for finding the directional mic. I see in the manual that it only picks up the sound I need. This is the kind of thing I wanted! Because noise can stir up anxiety.
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Heartwarming motifs
Leon
The sound of the toaster running and the crunch of freshly baked toast would be a perfect morning melody. It would also give me the motivation to bite into life! Let's record these sounds on a gramophone. Why a phonograph? You'll find out when you find it!
Thanks for bringing the gramophone! I have one just like it. My pigeons love it! It adds a vintage crackle to the sound and adds to the warmth and depth of the toaster's proud "ding! and the crispy sound of toast.
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A melody for a pleasant morning moment
Flora Alvarez
The perfect sound for a soothing melody in the morning would be, well...a pleasant sound, wouldn't it? The sound of coffee bubbling and boiling would be nice. It would be a great way to start the day with a relaxed mind and a sense of self care. But how can we record it?
Thank you for finding my underwater microphone! This is a microphone that can record underwater sounds, even the sound of boiling coffee in great detail. When you hear this sound, you can say, "This is your home. The day has just begun. You will feel as if it is whispering to you softly, "Everything will be fine.
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Melody of the Dawn
Charles Zaenti
When I wake up in the morning, the sound of birds happily chirping outside my window is the first thing that catches my ear. This alone makes me feel very peaceful. But how do I record them? Let's find something we can use!
You are a professional recording artist! With this microphone with arm, you can even record birds singing freely from very high branches. Nature's reward for early risers!
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Room for creativity
Albert Wise
I'm almost finished with the device to visualize color sensation, but I think there is room for more improvement! There should be a painting board with a removable canvas nearby, so please help me find it.
Thanks for finding the canvas! Now the colors corresponding to the melody will pop out and you'll be able to visualize the entire development of the melody. It is truly a visual symphony!
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Colorful Emotions
Charles Zaenti
The instrument, which plays a melody with colors, needs a special paint! I have asked the painter in town to formulate the paint based on the results of a numerical calculation of all relevant conditions, such as saturation and viscosity. Could you please check if he got it?
Thanks for bringing the paint I had ordered! When you press the keys on the synthesizer, the color sensor reacts and activates the little paint tanks to make the bright colors pop out.
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Knowledge is color
Albert Wise
An instrument that plays both sound and color needs a very sensitive sensor. I took this sensor out of the synthesizer at the base and fine-tuned it, so why don't you give it a try?
I am glad you like my improved sensor. With this sensor, every time I press a key, it reacts with a burst of color, reproducing what happens in the brain of a person with color perception.
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Beauty and Health
Mistress
Now that I'm on board with this, I'm going to help. It seems that you have already repaired and cleansed the Trump fraudster's aura and restored his protective powers, so now it's time for nourishment. Let's get you some medicine to apply to your body.
You're late. Oh well, give me the potion. It's a mixture of honey paste, gold dust, flowers, and fern leaves. Apply it and that pesky card cheater will regain his former vigor.
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Healing drink
Inspector
Of course I'll help you heal the Trump scammer's life force! Martha prepared a special herbal cocktail for me, but I had to rush out. Let's look for it together.
Ah, that's it. It's definitely the moon cocktail that Martha made. The water has the power of the full moon in it. They say drinking it will cure extreme fatigue. This will restore the energy of the card cheaters right away.
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The Power of Medicinal Herbs
Isabelle
After the salt bath, burn the herbs and use the smoke to cleanse the card cheaters. Then you can recover the energy stolen by the dark entity. Find the herbs.
Thank you very much. This herb has powerful cleansing properties. The smoke from burning it will completely purify any traces of dark power left in the card cheater.
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salt therapy
Martha
We've stopped the Trump scammer from completely sucking all the energy out of Nixala, but we need to restore his life force. First, repair the damage to his aura with a salt bath. Help me prepare.
You could fill the copper tub to the brim with magical pink Himalayan rock salt. This would repair the aura of the Trump scam and heal the areas deprived of life force.
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amulet for protection
Roger Doubledeal
Oh my god! The card cheaters are in terrible shape. We are going to move him to a safe place, but before we do, Martha told us to make sure he wears a charm against the darkness. It should be around here somewhere, can you help me find it?
Thank you! With this amulet of protection from the darkness, the card cheaters can escape the eyes of Nixala. I will hide for the time being until the danger is over.
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Crafted documents
Inspector
Let's save the Trump scammers from Nixala! I prepared a fake contract that the mayor rigged to get me hired by You-Know-Who's boss. I must have put it somewhere... but where did I put it? -Can you help me find it?
Thank you! I gave the mayor the contract and he took it right to Nixala. She's starving for the life force of a Trump scammer, and she's laid a trap for you, and she's giving the mayor her full attention!
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Colors and Keys
Charles Zaenti
Albert is trying to create an instrument that associates colors with melody. To do this, he would need a base with keys, like a synthesizer. Let's look for it!
You have found the perfect analog synthesizer for the base of the instrument you are about to build! The keys can be used to create colors in the sensors and paint capsules we're going to put inside.
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Various Colors
Albert Wise
In order to create an instrument that combines music and color, a connection between the two must first be established. There must have been a note somewhere left by a musician with a sense of color. Where did I put it... can you help me find it?
Thank you! I'm glad you found Fiorentino's notes. He was a first-rate musician, and he developed a system of associating colors with sounds. In that system, each note is tied to a specific color. Let's introduce it to our instruments!
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Almost to the Truth
Sophia
We now know who the Master trapped in the music box and his methods. But we still don't know why he did this. Celeste would know, but her whispers are so faint I can barely hear her. Use an artifact to amplify her voice!
The artifact amplified Celeste's voice. The Master promised her eternal youth in exchange for her cooperation in an experiment. He took her soul, but apparently could not put it back into her body. To hide his failure, he hid the soul in a music box.
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The answer lies within.
Sophia
The Master's music box still holds secrets. I believe he is tinkering with the inner workings to trap the ballerina's soul. Let's examine the structure closely.
That's amazing! You figured out that the cylinder part of the music box is made of a special energy-conducting crystal. This must be what holds the ballerina's soul!
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The Art of Science
Sophia
Sounds like the Master's music box holds a lot of mystery. He probably trapped the ballerina's, if not her body, then perhaps her soul. To know how he did that, we might have to look inside the music box.
Amazing! You found a Mobius strip in the inner structure under the ballerina doll! It's covered in musical notes. As you said, it's an endless loop of melody, which seals Celeste in the music box and prevents her from escaping.
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False vitality
Mayor
The safety of the city is at stake, so I'll help rescue the card cheaters. Martha has enchanted my silk hat. It will help with the rescue plan. I'll take it from her.
Thank you. My silk hat has a false aura of life. Let's fool Nixala with this. When I wear it, I look like an energetic citizen, even though I am a ghost.
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Protection Paranormal
Isabelle
Martha and the agents have worked out a plan to get Nixala to break the contract and release the card cheaters. I need my summoning device to create the chaos paranormal. Help me find it.
Okay, you've found the summoning device. If we attach this to the card cheater, he'll be enveloped in a supernatural state of chaos and Nixala won't be able to siphon his life force. She's going to be very uncomfortable.
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Cherished memories
Sophia
The wagon wheel music box hides a dark secret about the Master and a girl named Celeste Duval. Who is she? If we can find out who she is, that would be a powerful clue. Let's collect more things related to her!
The rocket ring contains a photo of Celeste Duval, the prima ballerina of the city's theater! I'd forgotten all about her since she disappeared a few years ago. But now I'm convinced that the Master is the one who locked her in the music box!
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Notable Fans
Sophia
Solve the mystery of the music box. There may be other victims of the Master trapped inside. The Master of the Whispering Voice of the Music Box calls herself Celeste...I saw that name on an old postcard just today. Find the postcard.
You found a postcard! Looks like it's from the theater... it's signed "To my most devoted fan master, from Celeste Duval". That's the same name as the girl with the music box! She also mentions the Master in the letter...
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Someone's sobbing
Sophia
There is someone trapped inside this music box! When I found it, I wound the spring out of curiosity. Instead of a melody, I heard a sad whisper! I was so horrified that I dropped the spring.
Thanks for finding the spring! You hear the whispers from the music box, don't you? He says, "He's the one who locked me in here... I think I heard his name too... is it Celeste? I didn't hear it clearly. Let's wind it up again. This time he's asking for help, and this isn't a recording!
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Final preparations
Laurentine
The master had other tuning tools. A strange flute. Sometimes the walls seemed to resonate and create unusual echoes. Do you know anything about this?
Yes! When the resonance whistle produces a sound that matches the anomaly frequency, the surrounding space reacts. Now we can check to see if all anomaly instruments have returned to normal.
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Ancient Legends
Mistress
I want to help you with a Trump scammer and I need your help...? That bastard? ...Okay. He can be useful sometimes, you know. I'll tell you what I know about Nixala. And I'll also show you her reflection in the vessel.
Legend has it that niksara are powerful dark entities that promise vast riches, sucking the life force out of those they employ, leaving their victims to fade away unaware of it.
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The Past.
Adeline Svensson
There's a lot of talk in town about Trump scammers. I don't know all the details, but let me help. I recently found an old article in the newspaper archives that mentions "The Boss." Let's go look for it.
You see this article... "Grieving mother reports son's disappearance"? A young man found a well-paying job with his boss, but slowly faded away before his mother's eyes and eventually disappeared altogether. All that was left was a pair of shoes on the sidewalk.
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Peaceful drums
Kira Woodville
The master adjusted the instruments with various keys and wrenches. It should be the same with drums. I actually like drums. It's a great stress reliever. Let's look for drum keys.
So there was a drum key! Laurentine is right, the master probably intentionally put the drums in an abnormal state, but you can undo it with this key.
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Harmless Guitar
Laurentine
There is no need to break anything! I can tune stringed instruments too. The master had a mysterious tuning instrument. It may be from the future. Find it and I will do the rest!
When you touch the string pegs with this tuner, it will tell you whether the strings should be tightened or loosened to produce a normal or abnormal sound. Now your strings are safe!
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Rituals of Adoration
Roger Doubledeal
You are in big trouble! Let me help you save the card cheaters from the evil boss. I have a Nixala ornament in my collection, but it would be faster to look for it together.
How did you find the Nixala ornament? Thank you very much. The person who gave it to me said that if I prayed to that god, I would be blessed with money. I don't believe that, but I kept the ornament.
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Home World
Martha
In order to save the card cheater, I need to find out who this boss Nixara is and find a way to stop her. I've seen her name in the Ancient Creatures Atlas. Why don't you feel like a librarian and find out?
The Ancient Creatures Book contains information on a variety of rare creatures from around the world. I think Nixala was in the chapter "The Realm of Darkness."
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Favorite accessories
Martha
The Trump fraudster's single pair of glasses would be perfect for his clairvoyant rituals. It would be perfect for finding out what's going on in his new business. Can you bring it to me?
Thank you. Just as this single pair of glasses once assisted the Trump fraudster's vision, it will now help him to see his experience in the clairvoyant ritual.
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Safe Piano
Sophia
According to Laurentine, the master left a tuning wrench and keys for the instruments. I can use those to secure the instruments. Go find the piano tuning wrench. I know how to use it.
Thanks. This piano tuning wrench brings out extraordinary sounds from the instrument when turned a certain number of times. The Shadow, or Master, is a bad guy, but a genius.
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Silence Music
Laurentine
You can tune the instrument and make it harmless. I once saw a master tinkering with it. The Master used a tuning fork called a harmonizer. Can you help me find that?
You have found a tuning fork! It resonates with the frequencies hidden in the instruments, revealing and tuning them. In the city, its power becomes more pronounced.
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That which invokes magic.
Martha
Now, we are almost done with the ritual preparations. You will need the symbol of the omniscient eye of the Egyptian god, which I have prepared for you, so bring it.
Thank you. Now I can tie the ritual material together. Oh, yeah! I almost forgot... we're missing one. We also need the belongings of the card cheater.
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Secret Messages
Kira Woodville
There may be a hidden message in the Master's letter. Since the Security Bureau's special camera was used to take the picture, they should be able to develop the image without damaging the letter. Now we need to examine it closely.
It is the same signature composed of musical notes that was on the "Shadow" document. But according to Laurentine, this is the master's. Why did the author hide this?
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Visual Music
Sophia
There's a lot of valuable information in the Master's letter! I noticed, upon closer inspection, that there are rows of holes along the edges of the paper. Kind of like the paper tape in a music box. Maybe it's an encrypted melody. Would you mind checking it out?
Laurentine was right, there was a coded melody in the pattern of holes in the letter! She said it was part of her and her mentor's musical code. Meaning the master is waiting for her. I don't see anything suspicious about that.
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Fragrant Evidence
Sophia
The Master's letter is your chance to find out what happened to him. I have an idea! I have learned to make perfume and can extract the fragrance even from a letter. Take a whiff and see what you smell.
You have a keen sense of smell! The paper smells of varnish, machine oil, and old sheet music. The master seems to have the environment to do what he likes. I don't think he is captive.
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Scent of Power
Martha
Just a little more preparation and we can begin the ritual. We need a petal of the tokay grass to show how damaged the aura of the card cheaters is in their new workplace.
I can smell the freshly picked fragrance from these tocaso flowers. It's what helps remove the magical barriers and obstacles that prevent us from seeing through the mind of a card-cheater.
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Recipes from the Past
Kira Woodville
My letter to Laurentine was printed. How can I be sure it is authentic? The ink used to print it! If it was used by the Master, it may still be in the possession of his apprentice. Can you help me find it?
The ink in the sample matched that of the letter. It is an ancient Egyptian method, made of lead and iron. The Master must have discovered the formula on a trip into the past. So the letter must be authentic.
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clear field of vision
Martha
We need more material to know what the card-crunching scammers are up to in the workplace. Next, find me a pendulum inlaid with a natural hawk-eye stone.
Thanks for bringing the pendulum! This hawk-eye stone has special powers. It shows the card cheater where he is and shows us his point of view, wherever he is.
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fluttering wings
Martha
Maybe it's the harsh work environment that's dimmed the aura of the card cheaters. But to perform the ritual, you first need the lucid pollen from the night moth's wings.
Wow, how did you find it? This lucidity pollen is a must for any clairvoyant ritual. It allows me to dispel the obscurations and use my magic crystal ball to see my surroundings through the eyes of a card cheater.
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Important documents
Inspector
I've looked everywhere for a Trump scammer and can't find anything. I'm starting to think he really has disappeared. Still, it's worth looking through that pile of papers. Maybe we'll find something.
This is an employee ID card of a Trump scammer. The photo and date are both recent. He appears to be assisting his boss. So that means all the evidence recovered here is related to his work.
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Stress Relieving Fun
Inspector
The card cheaters have dangerously sapped their own life force with their deeds. Oh... what's with all the toys? That stands out like a trump fraudster. Let's check it out.
This toy has the fingerprints of a card cheater. From the looks of it, it's handmade. He probably made it. Isn't this something that's often used to relieve stress? Hmm...
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dress code
Inspector
Let's keep investigating. We need to find the card cheater before we run out of energy. I saw the tie he was wearing before he disappeared fall around here. I need your help to find it.
Thanks. The Trump scammer was wearing a formal tie identical to this one when I was chasing him. Not like him, but why was he wearing such a formal one?
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Commitment to Coffee
Inspector
I think the Trump scammer is either playing hide and seek with us or has found another way out. We haven't found him yet, but if we look around we might find some clues. What's that on the coffee table there?
That's a nice cup of coffee... and it says "Trump Fraudster" on the bottom! But just being a coffee lover doesn't explain his strange behavior. Let's find out more.
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The silent snitch
Kira Woodville
There may be clues in the Master's letter that Laurentine found in town that we haven't noticed yet. There seemed to be a strange green mark on the envelope... where was it? Could you please look for it?
As expected! You found the envelope and knew those marks were fog mold. I was told that it is a fungus that only grows in distant foggy places. It may be evidence that the master is in the "shadow" hideout.
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frightening testimony
Laurentine
Keira told me to give up the Master. The new facts about him are also frightening. Why did he call me? The diary of an eyewitness might give us some clues. Could you please decipher it for me?
You were able to decipher the diary of a witness about the Master's horrific experiments. It describes the horrors people endured... Is the Master really a monster? It can't be!
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walk through the time
Kira Woodville
The Master needs Laurentine to carry out his next plan of destruction. We must convince her not to look for the Master. The audio reports in the archive will surely help. Let's search together.
That is the audio report. Thank you for your help. It was recorded by a Lower City detective who found evidence of the Master's time travel. The true purpose is unknown, but it's clear that a victim was involved.
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spooky evidence
Laurentine
You all said that I shouldn't help the master because he is planning to do something evil. But I don't believe that! Someone left an old article. Will you read it with me?
Can you confirm the accuracy of this article? I heard that some years ago, Lower City was full of mummified residents whose life force was stolen by the Master's organ. This was another of Master's experiments...
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The Face of Crime
Sophia
Laurentine trusts his master blindly, but Keira is convinced that the master is dangerous. I agree with Keira because I've seen his atrocities on video. You should watch it too!
Here's a video showing the Master taking a life span from a young woman in Lower City. It's really wicked! Did you see those wrinkles? They're awful! But I'm glad she was saved in the end and looks rejuvenated.