Mirage of Blooming Swords Prologue-1: Troubling News
Overview
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Script
Street
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.
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.
You: Themis is responsible for this year's City Anniversary legal literacy program.
You: Hmm, I'd better hurry to the office. Celestine must have a lot on her hands.
Law Firm
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.
You: Huh? I thought it was Celestine.
Kiki Bennet: Celestine had to leave suddenly to catch a flight for a business trip this morning... I don't know the details.
You: Celestine is so organized. Her schedule rarely changes on the fly.
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.
Artem: Celestine has received a case from an international company. She had to meet up with the client in person to assess the situation.
Artem: Although it's an international case, it won't be a problem. No need to worry about it.
You: I see... Then I'll have to count on you for this year's legal literacy program.
Artem: I've never been in charge of it, but I'm familiar with the procedure.
Artem: And I believe that you and I... well... all of us will do a great job.
You: That's for sure. I will do anything to support you.
Kiki Bennet: Me too!
Artem: Great. I'm heading to the spot. You can meet up with me directly at Celebration Plaza.
You: Okay. I'll come to you after I finish what I am working on now.
Waterfront Central Business District
Check the road signs to confirm where the Celebration Plaza is and then meet up with Mr. Wing.
You: "Your current location - Central Business District." Is this sign new?
You: "Hemingway Heights Street - West" "Amity Heights Street - East"
You: Celebration Plaza - South
You: The streets are clearly marked. It must be to help the visitors coming to Stellis for the City Anniversary.
You: That's enough wandering around. I should probably get going so I can meet up with Mr. Wing.
Celebration Plaza
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.
You: Mr. Wing, I'm here.
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.
Artem: Also, we need to go to each neighborhood to distribute brochures and talk to the public face-to-face.
Artem: Most of the areas have been covered, except the Central Business District, Hemingway Heights, and Amity Heights...
You: I'll take care of those three areas.
Artem: All three areas are too much for you to handle on your own.
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.
You: Thank you, Mr. Wing.
As you speak, a young woman yells out from behind you.
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.
Artem: What are they talking about over there?
You: I'll go ask around.
Artem: Thanks. I'll go take care of some other things... Feel free to call me if anything happens.
You: Okay. Don't worry about me.
Celebration Plaza
A woman is talking about the "Sky Gladiolus" being stolen. Talk to the people around for details.
You: Excuse me. I heard that all the Sky Gladiolus are... missing?
College Student: Haven't you seen the news? All the newly bred Sky Gladiolus were stolen from the botanical garden last night!
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.
College Student: Really? Why would someone steal flowers...?
Male Citizen: Why not? This breed is quite valuable. One flower is worth millions.
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...
Male Citizen: Anne Croft? I read one of her papers online about plant genetics. She's a real genius.
College Student: What a pity... I hope the police can catch the thief soon.
You: (It seems like a big deal. I should catch up with the news later when I have some time to spare...)
Middle-Aged Man: The Sky Gladiolus got stolen? That's strange. Weren't there a dozen surveillance cameras in the greenhouse?
You: Sir, are you checking out today's newsflash?
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.
You: 10 PM last night... Have the police opened an investigation?
Middle-Aged Man: The investigation is underway, but nothing has been released to the public. They are dragging their feet!
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.
You: (Eh... This feels kind of complicated.)
Volunteer: How did this happen!? What about the ceremony?
You: Does it affect the ceremony a lot?
Volunteer: Of course. The display of Sky Gladiolus is the highlight of this year's ceremony.
Volunteer: Citizens and visitors will be disappointed without it. Oh no, what should we do...?
You: Don't worry. I'm sure the police will solve the case in time and recover all the stolen Sky Gladiolus.
Volunteer: *Sigh* I hope so.
You've asked many people about the stolen Sky Gladiolus. Return to Artem and discuss it with him.
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.
You: So far, the police have not released any information about the suspect.
Artem: I see... No wonder it has caused quite a stir.
You: Mr. Wing, what do you think? Should we help with the investigation?
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.
Artem: Hmm... While you are distributing the brochures, pay attention to what everyone says about the theft.
Artem: When the program is over, let's go to Captain Morgan to check out the situation.
You: Okay. Got it. I'll go distribute the brochures.
