Editing Mirage of Blooming Swords Prologue-1: Troubling News

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{{Float|{{Background location|name=Street|location=Themis Law Firm|image=Stellis - Outside Themis (Day).png}}}}
The street leading to Themis Law Firm is decorated with flags, and colorful gladiolus themed decorations adorn the trees on either side.

Everything is so lively and festive.

{{SL|You|The City Anniversary is happening soon... This year's celebration is going to be really exciting.}}
Ever since the founding of Stellis, the City Anniversary has been the most important holiday here.

During the holiday, a variety of events are held throughout the city to celebrate. It's a holiday that belongs to all Stellis citizens.

The legal literacy progam is the most relevant one to you. It is put on by the major law offices for the citizens.

{{SL|You|Themis is responsible for this year's City Anniversary legal literacy program.}}
{{SL|You|Hmm, I'd better hurry to the office. Celestine must have a lot on her hands.}}
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{{Float|{{Background location|name=Law Firm|location=Themis Law Firm|image=Themis Law Firm - Office (Day).png}}}}
{{SL|Kiki Bennet|[Player], big news! Mr. Wing is in charge of this year's City Anniversary legal literacy program.}}
The moment you walk into the office, Kiki Bennet rushes over to be the first to tell you the news.

{{SL|You|Huh? I thought it was Celestine.}}
{{SL|Kiki Bennet|Celestine had to leave suddenly to catch a flight for a business trip this morning... I don't know the details.}}
{{SL|You|Celestine is so organized. Her schedule rarely changes on the fly.}}
{{SL|You|Is she in some kind of trouble?}}
As you speak, you hear familiar footsteps approaching from behind. Artem walks over to you and explains the situation.

{{SL|Artem|Celestine has received a case from an international company. She had to meet up with the client in person to assess the situation.}}
{{SL|Artem|Although it's an international case, it won't be a problem. No need to worry about it.}}
{{SL|You|I see... Then I'll have to count on you for this year's legal literacy program.}}
{{SL|Artem|I've never been in charge of it, but I'm familiar with the procedure.}}
{{SL|Artem|And I believe that you and I... well... all of us will do a great job.}}
{{SL|You|That's for sure. I will do anything to support you.}}
{{SL|Kiki Bennet|Me too!}}
{{SL|Artem|Great. I'm heading to the spot. You can meet up with me directly at Celebration Plaza.}}
{{SL|You|Okay. I'll come to you after I finish what I am working on now.}}
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{{Float|{{Background location|name=Waterfront Central Business District|location=Stellis Central Business District|image=Stellis - CBD RPG map.png}}}}
''Check the road signs to confirm where the Celebration Plaza is and then meet up with Mr. Wing.''

{{SL|You|"Your current location - Central Business District." Is this sign new?}}
{{SL|You|"Hemingway Heights Street - West" "Amity Heights Street - East"}}
{{SL|You|Celebration Plaza - South}}
{{SL|You|The streets are clearly marked. It must be to help the visitors coming to Stellis for the City Anniversary.}}
{{SL|You|That's enough wandering around. I should probably get going so I can meet up with Mr. Wing.}}
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{{Float|{{Background location|name=Celebration Plaza|location=Stellis Central Business District|image=Stellis - Celebration Plaza.png}}}}
''Themis Law Firm is in charge of the law dissemination event for the anniversary. Go with Mr. Wing to the Celebration Plaza and prepare for the event.''

{{SL|You|Mr. Wing, I'm here.}}
{{SL|Artem|You're just in time. The City Anniversary volunteers just came to me. They are hoping that we can add more booths for the legal literacy program.}}
{{SL|Artem|Also, we need to go to each neighborhood to distribute brochures and talk to the public face-to-face.}}
{{SL|Artem|Most of the areas have been covered, except the Central Business District, Hemingway Heights, and Amity Heights...}}
{{SL|You|I'll take care of those three areas.}}
{{SL|Artem|All three areas are too much for you to handle on your own.}}
{{SL|Artem|My car is parked near the plaza. You can take a break in it when you get tired. There are also some drinks and snacks inside.}}
{{SL|You|Thank you, Mr. Wing.}}
As you speak, a young woman yells out from behind you.

{{SL|Young Woman|Oh my God! Check out the news! All the Sky Gladiolus that the botanical garden bred for the City Anniversary event have gone missing!}}
All of a sudden, people in the plaza are either looking down at their phones or crowding around the woman and talking to each other.

{{SL|Artem|What are they talking about over there?}}
{{SL|You|I'll go ask around.}}
{{SL|Artem|Thanks. I'll go take care of some other things... Feel free to call me if anything happens.}}
{{SL|You|Okay. Don't worry about me.}}
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{{Float|{{Background location|name=Celebration Plaza|location=Stellis Central Business District|image=Stellis - Plaza RPG map.png}}}}
'''Stolen "Sky Gladiolus"'''<br />
''A woman is talking about the "Sky Gladiolus" being stolen. Talk to the people around for details.''

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{{Tab/header|Northeast pair}}
{{SL|You|Excuse me. I heard that all the Sky Gladiolus are... missing?}}
{{SL|College Student|Haven't you seen the news? All the newly bred Sky Gladiolus were stolen from the botanical garden last night!}}
{{SL|Male Citizen|They are saying that the Sky Gladiolus were specially bred in the botanical garden for City Anniversary. Its color is like a clear blue sky.}}
{{SL|College Student|Really? Why would someone steal flowers...?}}
{{SL|Male Citizen|Why not? This breed is quite valuable. One flower is worth millions.}}
{{SL|College Student|I have a friend who works in the botanical garden, and he told me that the breeder is also missing! The breeder's name was something along the lines of Croft...}}
{{SL|Male Citizen|Anne Croft? I read one of her papers online about plant genetics. She's a real genius.}}
{{SL|College Student|What a pity... I hope the police can catch the thief soon.}}
{{SL|You|(It seems like a big deal. I should catch up with the news later when I have some time to spare...)}}
{{Tab/header|South man}}
{{SL|Middle-Aged Man|The Sky Gladiolus got stolen? That's strange. Weren't there a dozen surveillance cameras in the greenhouse?}}
{{SL|You|Sir, are you checking out today's newsflash?}}
{{SL|Middle-Aged Man|Yes. Last night around 10 PM, staff from the botanical garden reported to the police that all the Sky Gladiolus were missing.}}
{{SL|You|10 PM last night... Have the police opened an investigation?}}
{{SL|Middle-Aged Man|The investigation is underway, but nothing has been released to the public. They are dragging their feet!}}
{{SL|Middle-Aged Man|I'd say the thief must be someone who works at the botanical garden, or it would be impossible to steal so many flowers at once.}}
{{SL|You|(Eh... This feels kind of complicated.)}}
{{Tab/header|Person near statue}}
{{SL|Volunteer|How did this happen!? What about the ceremony?}}
{{SL|You|Does it affect the ceremony a lot?}}
{{SL|Volunteer|Of course. The display of Sky Gladiolus is the highlight of this year's ceremony.}}
{{SL|Volunteer|Citizens and visitors will be disappointed without it. Oh no, what should we do...?}}
{{SL|You|Don't worry. I'm sure the police will solve the case in time and recover all the stolen Sky Gladiolus.}}
{{SL|Volunteer|*Sigh* I hope so.}}
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''You've asked many people about the stolen Sky Gladiolus. Return to Artem and discuss it with him.''

{{SL|You|Mr. Wing, now I know what's going on. They're all talking about the theft of the Sky Gladiolus from the botanical garden last night.}}
{{SL|You|So far, the police have not released any information about the suspect.}}
{{SL|Artem|I see... No wonder it has caused quite a stir.}}
{{SL|You|Mr. Wing, what do you think? Should we help with the investigation?}}
{{SL|Artem|No. We don't have any information to go on for now. A hasty investigation would be a waste of both time and effort.}}
{{SL|Artem|Hmm... While you are distributing the brochures, pay attention to what everyone says about the theft.}}
{{SL|Artem|When the program is over, let's go to Captain Morgan to check out the situation.}}
{{SL|You|Okay. Got it. I'll go distribute the brochures.}}
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{{Character|name=Artem Wing|image=Artem character icon 1.png}}
{{Character|name=Kiki Bennet|image=Kiki Bennet character icon.png}}
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{{Character|name=College Student|image=Passerby Teen F character icon.png|nolink=true}}
{{Character|name=Male Citizen|image=Passerby M1 character icon.png|nolink=true}}
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