Editing Secrets of the Tomb Main Story 1-2: Chance Meeting in Rubis

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|previousStage=Secrets of the Tomb Main Story 1-1: First Sight of Mien
|nextStage=Secrets of the Tomb Main Story 1-3: Hessu's Miracle
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===Script===
{{Script
|scriptHeader=Rubis RPG map
|characterLinks=You!Main Character,Artem!Artem Wing
|script=
<div style="float:right">{{Background location|name=Rubis Street|location=Khaimit|image=Khaimit - Rubis RPG map.png}}</div>
''You head to Rubis in the jeep with Artem.''

{{SL|You|(...The streets of Rubis look rich in history.)}}
{{SL|Artem|What's on your mind?}}
{{SL|You|Ah, nothing. I was just thinking about how we should come here for a nice stroll sometime afterward.}}
{{SL|You|Anyway, where is the chemistry professor you mentioned before? Let's go find him first.}}
{{SL|Artem|The old professor is working in a chemistry lab near the east side of the block not far from here.}}
{{SL|You|By the way, how do you know that professor?}}
{{SL|Artem|He is my previous client from an inter-country advocacy job.}}
{{SL|Artem|After the job was over, he still consulted me on legal issues from time to time. From that basis, we gradually became acquainted with each other.}}
{{SL|Artem|I have contacted the professor on our way here. He will be waiting for us in front of his lab.}}
{{SL|You|If that's the case, then let's hurry.}}
}}
{{Script
|scriptHeader=Rubis RPG map
|characterLinks=You!Main Character,Artem!Artem Wing
|script=
''Go to the chemistry lab on the east side of Rubis Street and chat with the old professor.''

{{SL|Old Professor|Mr. Wing, long time no see. I didn't expect you to come to Khaimit. Why did you not inform me in advance？}}
{{SL|Artem|Hello, Professor. We came to Khaimit for official matters. I didn't plan on disturbing you, but...}}
{{SL|Old Professor|I see. Do you want to analyze the unknown liquid that you mentioned over the phone? Where is it? Let me have a look.}}
{{SL|You|Here you are.}}
{{SL|Old Professor|All right... it'll probably take two or three days to complete the composition analysis and the written report.}}
{{SL|Old Professor|I will contact you when they are ready. Will that be okay?}}
{{SL|Artem|Brilliant, thank you. Then we'll not disturb you any more than we already have...}}
{{SL|???|That mummy is not Hepharet at all! You've all been tricked!}}
{{SL|You|(Hepharet!?)}}
{{SL|Artem|Is that... the Rubis Museum? What's going on?}}
{{SL|You|...It seems like they are arguing about Hepharet? Mr. Wing, let's go over there.}}
}}
{{Script
|scriptHeader=Rubis RPG map
|characterLinks=You!Main Character,Artem!Artem Wing,Troublesome Man!Barr Ralph
|script=
''There seems to be a dispute outside Rubis Museum. Go check what's going on.''

{{SL|Troublesome Man|Why are you telling tourists that Hepharet's mummy is displayed in your museum? This is wrong!}}
{{SL|Staff|Excuse me, please leave immediately. You are disturbing the other visitors.}}
{{SL|Troublesome Man|Hmph!. Y'all are chasing me away now because you know I'm right. Ignorant humans have no class!}}
{{SL|Staff|Sir, if you aren't leaving, then I'm calling the police.}}
{{SL|Artem|What's going on?}}
{{SL|Staff|*sigh* This gentleman periodically comes to our museum to cause a ruckus. It's really a pain in the neck.}}
{{SL|Troublesome Man|I'm not causing anything! I was just making my opinions heard!}}
{{SL|Troublesome Man|The stuff you are telling the tourists about how Pharaoh Hepharet's mummy was found in a tomb in Rubis is all fake!}}
{{SL|Troublesome Man|She was never in Rubis! She has always been sleeping in the Ita Desert!}}
{{SL|Troublesome Man|Also, I believe that with the power of modern humans, we can revive her for sure!}}
{{SL|You|(Revive? The things he's saying sound like they're related to that rumor concerning Hepharet!?)}}
{{SL|Staff|If you are so almighty, then how about you show us Hepharet walking in the broad daylight?}}
{{SL|Troublesome Man|How do you know I can't do it?}}
{{SL|You|(Uh oh. It looks like he's getting more and more agitated by the minute... I'll have to find a way to calm him down first.)}}
{{SC
|choice1=Win debate
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{{SL|Troublesome Man|Stay ignorant then! The truth about the Hessu Ruins will prove to everyone that everything I say was true!}}
{{SL|You|...}}
{{SL|Staff|See? He always flees when he can no longer argue. *Sigh*... what a strange man.}}
{{SL|Staff|My dear friends from afar, you do not need to pay attention to the people like him. He's, well... a bit of a peculiar person.}}
{{SL|You|He mentioned the Hessu Ruins earlier!}}
{{SL|You|Those things he spoke of... Could they be related to that rumor we heard when we were still back in Stellis City?}}
{{SL|Artem|I think there appears to be some kind of connection as well.}}
{{SL|Artem|Just who exactly was that person? I feel like he looks a little familiar...}}
{{SL|You|Familiar? Is he someone you've seen before?}}
{{SL|Artem|No, I can't remember. Maybe it's just a case of deja vu...}}
Artem seems to be trying to search his memory for any information that he might've missed.

Suddenly, a vibrating phone interrupts your conversation as a message pops up.

"We've got some clues on the Hessu Ruins. Let's talk more about it when you guys get back. How are things going on your side?"

{{SL|You|Ah, it is a message from Luke.}}
{{SL|Artem|It looks like they made a discovery over there.}}
{{SL|You|Yeah. Let's must hurry back and meet up with everyone in Mien's CBD.}}
{{SL|Artem|Sure. Let me say goodbye to the professor first, then we can go back to Mien.}}
|choice2=Lose debate
|script2=
{{SL|Troublesome Man|How can I calm down! Your unprofessional statements are pissing me off!}}
{{SL|You|(Uh... What should I do? He's getting even more agitated now!)}}
}}
}}
{{Script
|scriptHeader=Mien Central Business District
|characterLinks=You!Main Character,Luke!Luke Pearce,Artem!Artem Wing,Vyn!Vyn Richter,Marius!Marius von Hagen
|script=
<div style="float:right">{{Background location|name=Mien Central Business District|location=Khaimit|image=Khaimit - CBD.png}}</div>
''Hurry back to Mien's CBD and meet up with everyone!''

After Artem and you make farewell to the professor, you both immediately head back.

When you return to Mien, the other members of NXX are already waiting for you at a corner of the street in the CBD.

{{SL|Luke|You're back. How did it go? Did everything go according to plan?}}
{{SL|Artem|Yes. We've handed over the liquid sample for component analysis, and the report will come out in three days.}}
{{SL|You|By the way, we also ran into this weird guy in front of the Rubis Museum.}}
{{SL|Vyn|Oh? Define weird.}}
{{SL|You|That guy kept on arguing with the staff about Hepharet...}}
You retell the story about what happened earlier in front of the Rubis Museum.

After listening to your story, a slightly complicated expression forms on Vyn's face.

{{SL|You|What's wrong?}}
{{SL|Vyn|It reminds me of... No, rather, I feel like that person's mannerisms are somewhat familiar.}}
{{SL|You|Huh?}}
Familiar? Artem said that he might've met that person before and Vyn also said that he's familiar with that person's mannerisms...

Could this person, be someone we know?

{{SL|Vyn|Fret not. It could just be a mistake in cognition caused by me hearing the name "Hepharet" one too many times these past few days.}}
{{SL|Luke|Well, let's forget about that guy for now. I want to talk about our findings.}}
{{SL|Luke|According to the locals, the Hessu Ruins was just an ordinary underground exhibition in Khaimit before everything went down.}}
{{SL|Luke|There are many such relic exhibitions in the Ita Desert, so the locals didn't really think too much of it.}}
{{SL|Luke|However... more and more tourists seem to be heading to the Hessu Ruins ever since last year.}}
{{SL|Luke|Some locals have also started to circulate those rumors about the Hessu Ruins.}}
{{SL|Artem|Does that mean those rumors only started coming up these past few years?}}
{{SL|Vyn|Yes, the rumors appeared at the same time as our previous investigation.}}
{{SL|Marius|Don't you guys think this routine is a little familiar?}}
{{SL|Marius|If a product wants to sell well in the market, it must first find the right gimmick to kick itself off.}}
{{SL|Marius|To convince the people, it must first create momentum. Don't you all feel that the rumors are all part of this gig?}}
{{SL|You|Pfft. With the way you are putting things, you're almost treating a resurrected pharaoh as a commodity.}}
{{SL|Marius|The pharaoh isn't the commodity, but the things that are lurking behind the rumors... There's no guarantee that those things aren't being taken advantage of.}}
{{SL|You|So, visiting the origin of the commodity— Hessu Ruins, is the only way for us to get some clarification.}}
{{SL|Marius|Yeah, we've lingered in Mien's central business district for too long. It's time for a change of scene, don't you think?}}
{{SL|Vyn|But  let me first make this clear: I am not driving this time.}}
{{SL|You|(Dr. Richter has been driving us across the desert this entire time. It seems a bit unfair for him to be the only driver.)}}
{{SL|Artem|Then I'll drive. Everyone, please wait a moment. I'll drive the car over.}}
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|enemyName=Troublesome Man
|turnLimit=15
|description=Hepharet will definitely come back to life, no matter what!
|attribute=Null
|recommendedPower=34230
|drops=
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{{Debate wave
|arguments=
{{Debate argument
|quote=Almighty Hepharet! I am your most loyal follower!
|attribute=Logic
|hp=2100
|atk=360
|def=7500
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{{Debate argument
|quote=You'll pay for your ignorance one day!
|attribute=Empathy
|hp=2100
|atk=360
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|skill1Icon=Virtuous Presence
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}}

{{Debate argument
|quote=Oh, Hepharet! These ignorant people pray for your guidance!
|attribute=Intuition
|hp=2100
|atk=360
|def=7500
|skill1Icon=Virtuous Presence
|skill1Name=Virtuous Presence
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}}
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{{Debate wave
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{{Debate argument
|quote=Hepharet wasn't even in Rubis's tomb! You're a bunch of scammers!
|attribute=Empathy
|hp=2100
|atk=360
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|skill1Icon=Virtuous Presence
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}}

{{Debate argument
|quote=Hepharet will revisit the human world, and the brilliance of ancient Khaimit will live on!
|attribute=Logic
|hp=2100
|atk=360
|def=7500
|skill1Icon=Layer by Layer
|skill1Name=Layer by Layer
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}}
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{{Debate wave
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|quote=Hepharet will definitely come back to life!
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|skill1Icon=Cover Tactics
|skill1Name=Cover Tactics
|skill1Description=Reduces the opponent's Influence by 15% for 3 turns (CD: 5 turns)
|skill2Icon=Feigning Defeat
|skill2Name=Feigning Defeat
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|counterarguments=
{{Counterargument|attribute=Logic|phrase=There's no point in being unreasonable. Show some evidence!}}
{{Counterargument|attribute=Logic|phrase=You're disturbing the peace. Please stop immediately!}}
{{Counterargument|attribute=Empathy|phrase=You've been blinded by your fanatical belief!}}
{{Counterargument|attribute=Empathy|phrase=Please calm down. Your beliefs are no reason to make a ruckus in the museum!}}
{{Counterargument|attribute=Empathy|phrase=Even Pharaoh Hepharet wouldn't approve of your uncultured behavior!}}
{{Counterargument|attribute=Intuition|phrase=I've already reported you to the authorities. They'll punish you for your evil actions!}}
{{Counterargument|attribute=Intuition|phrase=There's no use trying to twist the truth. Rubis is governed by law!}}
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 {{Counterargument|attribute=Intuition|phrase=I've already reported you to the authorities. They'll punish you for your evil actions!}}
 {{Counterargument|attribute=Intuition|phrase=There's no use trying to twist the truth. Rubis is governed by law!}}
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-{{Character|name=Luke Pearce|image=Luke character icon 3.png}}
-{{Character|name=Vyn Richter|image=Vyn character icon 3.png}}
-{{Character|name=Marius von Hagen|image=Marius character icon 9.png}}
-{{Character|name=Troublesome Man|image=Passerby M2 character icon.png|link=Barr Ralph}}
-{{Character|name=Troublesome Man|image=Boss 19 character icon.png|link=Barr Ralph}}
-{{Character|name=Old Professor|image=Passerby M3 character icon.png|nolink=true}}
-{{Character|name=Staff|image=Passerby M1 character icon.png|nolink=true}}
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