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*Refute 20 Intuition arguments<br />''"Empathy" is an essential ability''<br />{{Item icon|Intuition Impression II}} x20 | *Refute 20 Intuition arguments<br />''"Empathy" is an essential ability''<br />{{Item icon|Intuition Impression II}} x20 | ||
::Complete [[Legal Studies#Analysis|Analytical Reasoning]] if needed or see [[#Efficiency Guide|Efficiency Guide]] below | ::Complete [[Legal Studies#Analysis|Analytical Reasoning]] if needed or see [[#Efficiency Guide|Efficiency Guide]] below | ||
*Use 30 Marius cards in debates<br />''"You can come to me at anytime."'' | *Use 30 Marius cards in debates<br />''"You can come to me at anytime."''<br />{{Item icon|Touch Stylus}} x20 | ||
*Debate in Artem's car<br />''You can reap surprises even in familiar places''<br />{{Currency|Stellin}} x15,000 | *Debate in Artem's car<br />''You can reap surprises even in familiar places''<br />{{Currency|Stellin}} x15,000 | ||
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*Refute 20 Logic arguments<br />''Use "Intuition" wisely and let it be your shield''<br />{{Item icon|Logic Impression II}} x20 | *Refute 20 Logic arguments<br />''Use "Intuition" wisely and let it be your shield''<br />{{Item icon|Logic Impression II}} x20 | ||
::Complete [[Legal Studies#Psychology|Psychological Consult]] if needed or see [[#Efficiency Guide|Efficiency Guide]] below | ::Complete [[Legal Studies#Psychology|Psychological Consult]] if needed or see [[#Efficiency Guide|Efficiency Guide]] below | ||
*Use 30 Marius cards in debates<br />''"You can come to me at anytime."'' | *Use 30 Marius cards in debates<br />''"You can come to me at anytime."''<br />{{Item icon|Bluetooth Earpiece}} x20 | ||
*Debate with Male Journalist<br />''If you often encounter a stranger, why not learn more about them?''<br />{{Item icon|Oracle of Justice IV}} x10 | *Debate with Male Journalist<br />''If you often encounter a stranger, why not learn more about them?''<br />{{Item icon|Oracle of Justice IV}} x10 | ||
::Complete [[Crisis Intervention III]], [[Analytical Reasoning III]], or [[Psychological Consult III]] | ::Complete [[Crisis Intervention III]], [[Analytical Reasoning III]], or [[Psychological Consult III]] | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 23 October 2021
At midnight, a splendid symphony has already begun.
Accept this contract and set the stage for a journey through mysterious urban legends...
Players' main task in this event is to unlock the secrets of the Vesper Box, which contains hints and clues in the form of daily tasks. After completing tasks, players will unlock locations to visit and investigate for clues.
Tasks
Day 1
- Log in daily
Discover the secrets of the Vesper Box
Stellin x10,000 - Refute 20 Logic arguments
Use "Intuition" wisely and let it be your shield
Logic Impression II x20
- Complete Psychological Consult if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Debate with Kiki
"Interact" with close friends now and then
Oracle of Justice IV x10
- Complete Operational Assessment II
- Debate at Themis Law Firm reception
You can reap surprises even in familiar placesStellin x15,000
- Complete Main Story 01-02
Day 2
- Refute 20 Intuition arguments
"Empathy" is an essential ability
Intuition Impression II x20
- Complete Analytical Reasoning if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Artem cards in debates
"I am with you."
Tie Clip x20 - Debate with Courier
If you often encounter a stranger, why not learn more about them?Oracle of Justice IV x10
- Complete Business Consult II
- Debate at Penny's Comfort Foods
Some places always bring about new acquaintancesStellin x15,000
- Complete Main Story 01-08
Day 3
- Refute 20 Empathy arguments
"Logic" is your most trustworthy weapon
Empathy Impression II x20
- Complete Crisis Intervention if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Luke cards in debates
"I'll always protect you, Watson!"
Multipurpose Military Knife x20 - Debate with Bartender
If you often encounter a stranger, why not learn more about them?Oracle of Justice IV x10
- Debate at Themis Law Firm office
You can reap surprises even in familiar placesStellin x15,000
Day 4
- Refute 20 Empathy arguments
"Logic" is your most trustworthy weaponEmpathy Impression II x20
- Complete Crisis Intervention if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Vyn cards in debates
"It is my honor to assist you."
Voice Recorder x20 - Debate with Pedro
Pay an occasional visit to an "old acquaintance"Oracle of Justice IV x10
- Complete Main Story 01-02, Main Story 01-16, or Anomaly Level 01-16
- Debate outside Stellis Exhibition Hall
Some places always bring about new acquaintancesStellin x15,000
- Complete Main Story 02-05 or Main Story 02-07
Day 5
- Refute 20 Intuition arguments
"Empathy" is an essential abilityIntuition Impression II x20
- Complete Analytical Reasoning if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Marius cards in debates
"You can come to me at anytime."
Touch Stylus x20 - Debate in Artem's car
You can reap surprises even in familiar placesStellin x15,000
- Complete Main Story 03-02
- Debate at Manning Palace Hotel
Some places always bring about new acquaintancesStellin x15,000
Day 6
- Refute 20 Logic arguments
Use "Intuition" wisely and let it be your shieldLogic Impression II x20
- Complete Psychological Consult if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Marius cards in debates
"You can come to me at anytime."
Bluetooth Earpiece x20 - Debate with Male Journalist
If you often encounter a stranger, why not learn more about them?Oracle of Justice IV x10
- Debate at Gordon Grant's home
Some places always bring about new acquaintancesStellin x15,000
- Complete Main Story 03-04, Main Story 03-06, Main Story 03-08, or Main Story 03-12
Day 7
- Refute 20 Empathy arguments
"Logic" is your most trustworthy weaponEmpathy Impression II x20
- Complete Crisis Intervention if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Vyn cards in debates
"It is my honor to assist you."
Pocket Watch x20 - Debate with Janus
Pay an occasional visit to an "old acquaintance"Oracle of Justice IV x10
- Complete Main Story 02-27 or Anomaly Level 02-16
- Debate at the harbor warehouse area
Some places always bring about new acquaintancesStellin x15,000
Day 8
- Refute 20 Logic arguments
Use "Intuition" wisely and let it be your shieldLogic Impression II x20
- Complete Psychological Consult if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Luke cards in debates
"I'll always protect you, Watson!"
Pill Organizer x20 - Debate with Joanne
Pay an occasional visit to an "old acquaintance"Oracle of Justice IV x10
- Complete Main Story 03-15 or Anomaly Level 03-14
- Debate at Luke's home
You can reap surprises even in familiar placesStellin x15,000
Day 9
- Refute 20 Intuition arguments
"Empathy" is an essential abilityIntuition Impression II x20
- Complete Analytical Reasoning if needed or see Efficiency Guide below
- Use 30 Artem cards in debates
"I am with you."
Sapphire Cufflinks x20 - Debate with Celestine
"Interact" with close friends now and thenOracle of Justice IV x10
- Complete Operational Assessment IV or Operational Assessment V
- Debate at NXX Headquarters
You can reap surprises even in familiar placesStellin x15,000
- Complete Main Story 05-02, Anomaly Level 05-01, or Anomaly Level 05-07
Efficiency Guide
For tasks that require the player to refute specific numbers of certain types of argument, the most AP-efficient stages to complete the tasks are as follows:
- Intuition stages
- 4 arguments per 10 AP - Luke's Story 01-08, Luke's Story 02-12, Artem's Story 02-12, Vyn's Story 01-10, Marius' Story 02-12
- Or, if the player wishes for more lucrative drops, Anomaly Level 03-14 has 5 arguments for 15 AP.
- Empathy stages
- 4 arguments per 10 AP - Artem's Story 01-11, Vyn's Story 02-12, Marius' Story 01-11
- Or, if the player wishes for more lucrative drops, Anomaly Level 05-36 has 4 arguments for 15 AP.
- Logic stages
- 5 arguments per 10 AP - Main Story 05-12
- Or, if the player wishes for more lucrative drops, Anomaly Level 01-16 has 5 arguments for 15 AP.
Investigation
As the player completes tasks, clues and locations open up for investigation, as well as new stages in the group chat feature.
Big Data Lab
The Big Data Lab is unlocked to visit upon completion of one task from the Vesper Box.
Clues
Clue 1: Cybercrime group
You: The current Notro is a cybercrime organization.
Marius: Yeah. This kind of place is a hotbed for information selling and international crime.
Marius: C'mon, even the digital world isn't above the law...
You: Marius, do you think our client could be someone from Notro?
Marius: Things would be very dangerous if that's the case. Looks like I'll need to stick with you as much as possible.
Marius: I'd be worried sick if you left my sight...
You: !!!
DAVIS: I will verify the client's identity as quickly as possible to reduce [Player]'s chances of encountering danger!
You: Wow... Thank you, DAVIS!
Marius: ...
Marius: DAVIS, no one asked you.
DAVIS: ...?
Clue 2: A cooperative relationship?
You: I think they're probably adversaries.
You: Notro's losses from the outage were likely huge. Internal shuffling wouldn't necessitate this.
Marius: Yeah, we're in agreement there.
You: I'm guessing that this Medilla realized how dangerous Notro was and then turned against it.
DAVIS: After attacking Notro, he went into hiding... This would explain everything.
Marius: I don't disagree with any of that, but...
You: Marius, did you think of something?
Marius: Well... Say, [Player], this hacker that our client wants us to find...
Marius: Could they be the missing Medilla?
You: !!!
Other Scripts
Marius: Is everyone online?
Luke: I'm on.
Artem: I am.
Vyn: I am.
You: I'm on!
Marius: Nice! Great enthusiasm!
You: What's this?
Artem: The NXX Chatroom. We can discuss matters here with everyone.
Luke: I've been wanting to make a group chat like this.
Vyn: Good thing we have it now.
Marius: Today's the first day of our investigation. @Player, you're our leader, so we're counting on you.
Artem: @Player, did you receive task instructions from the "Vesper Box"?
You: I did. They said that if we want to track him, we should go to the Big Data Lab.
Vyn: Heh, such confidence.
Artem: Seems like he's made preparations. He thinks we won't be able to track him.
Luke: Not necessarily. Us tracking him might be part of his plan.
Marius: Anyway, it's at the Big Data Lab, right?
Marius: It's easiest for me to go there, so how about I accompany you on investigations there from now on?
You: Sure.
Marius: Ah... Miss, you could try sounding a bit more excited.
You: Let's do our best!
Marius: All right!
Artem: Be careful.
Luke: I'll monitor your cellular GPS in real time. Be careful, @Player
Vyn: I await your good news.
Marius: Wait for me, I'll be there soon! @Player
Marius: -Tap to Continue- Big Data Lab Location
DAVIS: Welcome to Pax's Big Data Lab!
You: DAVIS! You can even project yourself here.
DAVIS: It's easier to help everyone like this.
Marius: DAVIS, I backed up the Vesper Box's instructions to your database. Have you checked them yet?
DAVIS: Yes. It initiated a tracking challenge, correct?
DAVIS: The central node in the server room is still conducting its analysis. Would you like to come inside with me and take a seat?
Marius: How about it? Let's have DAVIS lead us in.
You: Sure. I haven’t seen the Big Data Lab yet.
DAVIS: In that case, please follow me, you two!
You two follow DAVIS as he leads you to the server room that houses the supercomputer.
DAVIS: Actually... It seems that the central node finished its analysis on our way here...
Marius: Huh? What does that mean?
DAVIS: Just now, I used the location data of the transmitted instructions to trace its source signal. I've linked it to a potential location.
DAVIS: The source signal is situated at the old site for Pax Technology, in the Industrial Zone.
DAVIS: I believe we'll receive the next clue soon after we start investigating.
Marius: What... You finished analyzing that fast!?
Marius: You should've told us earlier so we could've just directly went there...
You: Marius! First you say that everyone's too fast, and now you think they're too slow? Which one is it?
You: But, it does feel like a wasted trip... The next time something like this happens, I'll clarify the exact location before notifying you...
Marius: No way! How could I let you investigate on your own first?
Marius: Come on, Miss... I was just joking. It's not like I actually didn't want to come.
Marius: I ought to be thankful for coming. It'd be a huge pity if I wasn't the first person to accompany you here.
You: Agh... What are you saying!? DAVIS is watching!
DAVIS: Huh? Is there something that I can't know? I think your conversation is fine...
You: N-Nothing!
You: A-Anyway! The next location is in the Industrial Zone, right? I'll tell everyone in the chat group.
Marius: Hm... The Industrial Zone's in the north. Sorry, I have plans here afterward. All I can do is ask and see if someone can go with you.
You: No problem. I can ask myself, so you focus on your things. DAVIS, thanks for your help.
DAVIS: You're most welcome! I'm happy to welcome you all here at any time!
Marius: Me too! Next time you have an assignment around here, let me know!
Following the clue, you and Marius once again come to the Big Data Lab.
Marius: DAVIS, do you know about a hacking platform called "Notro"?
DAVIS: Notro... N-o-t-r-o?
You: Well... The clue we just received says that Notro is the origin of this whole incident.
DAVIS: I see... Let me conduct a search.
DAVIS' projection disappears, probably because it's conducting a search.
Marius: I have a bad feeling... I feel like I've heard this name before...
You: ?
DAVIS: Oh... Found it! I've transferred the information to the computer in front of you. Take a look!
The screen of the nearest computer lights up. Marius nods to you, and you two simultaneously look at the screen.
You: Notro hacker trading platform...?
DAVIS: Yes. Notro is currently the largest hacker trading platform. You can take on orders after becoming a member.
DAVIS: After completing orders on Notro, you can earn large rewards in the form of a virtual currency that is similar to Bitcoin.
Marius: No wonder it sounds so familiar. Some of my friends would occasionally place orders on that platform for fun...
You: Friends?
Marius: You know, the rich and bored kind of "friends." Let's not talk about them.
Marius: Speaking of which, I heard them saying that Notro has completely changed over the past two years.
DAVIS: Yes. Due to its growing popularity, Notro's orders are no longer limited to hacking. Its marketplace has expanded to include intelligence spies and assassins.
Marius: Yeah. We can't treat the current Notro simply as a trading platform.
You: What? Then what exactly is it...?
Looking at the information on the computer screen, you sink into contemplation.
If it isn't an ordinary trading platform, could it be a larger and more complex network...?
You: Marius, did you find it?
Marius raises his head from the file cabinet and looks at you, shaking his head in frustration.
Marius: What year is it that I have to brave through paper files...?
You: Aren't you flipping through a course index on the deep web?
Marius: Yeah. The Internet is DAVIS' home turf, so I have to use my advantage in looking through physical files.
Marius: ...Hmm?
You're not sure what he found, but Marius seems stunned as he solemnly stares at the file in his hand.
You: Huh? What did you find?
Marius: Knew it. Leave all the important things to me.
DAVIS: Oh... Is that document about breakthrough cases for Dark Web trading platforms?
Marius: Yeah... I also didn't expect to find something about Notro here. Come take a look.
You: Three years ago, Notro was hacked by their top member, Medilla, which forced the platform to shut down for a short time...?
DAVIS: What... Medilla!?
You: What's wrong, DAVIS? Do you know that person?
DAVIS: Well... Medilla was legendary in the hacking community and dominated the major hacking platforms.
DAVIS: After that hacking incident, Medilla announced his departure from Notro. There were a few subsequent altercations, but no significant events.
DAVIS: The manner of attacks on the Big Data Lab is actually similar to Medilla's historical methodology...
You: Don't tell me that the person who attacked the Big Data Lab is...
Marius: Not necessarily. I feel that someone who hacked Notro wouldn't have a reason to attack the Big Data Lab.
DAVIS: What if there was a specific reason behind the attacks? Something like an internal power struggle between the platform's higher-ups...
DAVIS: I'm worried that he is still with Notro.
Marius: [Player], what do you think?
Hearing Marius' words, you cast another look at the documents before you.
Medilla had single-handedly attacked the largest hacking platform. Could they really be working together...?
Abandoned Server Room
The Abandoned Server Room is unlocked to visit upon completion of two tasks from the Vesper Box.
Clues
Clue 1: The tool's purpose?
You: Maybe... Centipede is used to steal information?
Luke: Yeah. Notro's intelligence trading isn't only limited to users. The platform itself is a well of information.
Luke: I think that's why Medilla is willing to sacrifice his biggest source of business to destroy it.
Luke: Still, we know too little about this "Centipede". The information I could decipher today was pretty limited.
You: It's okay. The next time our client sends us a clue, I'm sure he'll give us more.
Luke: True. I'll try to think of a way to get DAVIS on this computer next time. His help might speed things up.
Luke: Finding this "Centipede" today is already a victory. We don't know what our client's next task will be.
You: It should be coming over soon. Let's wait and see.
You: Speaking of which, I saw a nice ramen shop on the way here, Luke.
Luke: Hehe... How can I miss what you're trying to say, you foodie?
Luke: Let's go. This meal's on me!
You: Okay!
Clue 2: The node in the center?
You: Such an important thing would definitely be put in the core station!
You: But wouldn't it be easily found...?
Luke: A core station is often deeply hidden and heavily defended. It'd be the safest place to store an important tool.
Luke: Deeply hidden secrets...
Luke: Now I'm sure that things are starting to get more and more complicated.
Luke: If things go the way I think they will, then Medilla's disappearance is probably a case of complex and international crime.
You: International crime!?
Luke: Yeah. If things get serious, I'll consider breaking our client's confidentiality and report the situation to my superiors.
Luke: ...Are you scared, [Player]?
You: ...
You: Nope. I have you with me, don't I?
Luke stares at you, his eyes slightly quivering.
Luke: ...Yeah, you're right.
Luke: No matter what happens, I'll protect you.
Other Scripts
Artem: Did you two already go to the Big Data Lab? @Player @Marius
Vyn: Marius is not online.
You: Something come up afterward, so I had him leave first.
Luke: Hm... He's probably going to be pretty busy since the Big Data Lab's under attack.
You: The next location is really far from the Big Data Lab, so I had him go back first.
Vyn: You always put others' needs first... As long as you are all right.
Artem: Where is the next location?
You: It looks like an abandoned server room at Pax Technology's previous site.
Luke: Pax Technology's previous site!?
Artem: What's wrong, Luke?
Luke: It's... really far.
Vyn: If I remember correctly, it is located in the Industrial Zone to the north. It is far from downtown.
Vyn: There are many old factories there, and some have been abandoned for some time. The general public is generally not allowed access.
Artem: ...
Luke: @Player, stay where you are. I'm heading over right now. We'll go together.
Luke: It's not safe there. It's better if I come with you from now on.
You: All right, I'll wait for you.
Luke: Okay, I'll pick you up with my motorcycle. I'll be there in about five.
You: Huh, just wait here? I can start heading over....
Luke: Please listen to me and just wait where you are.
Vyn: As always, ask here for assistance should you encounter any problem.
Artem: Stay safe and don't take unnecessary risks.
Luke: @Player, here's the address. Wait for me.
Luke: -Tap to Continue- Abandoned Server Room location
Luke: Be careful.
*clang* Luke kicks aside some junk and leads you into the server room.
After receiving the client's location clue, you and Luke had immediately rushed over.
Luke feels along the wall and flips on the light. A lone electric light flickers in the dusky room.
You: It sure wasn't easy getting in here...
Luke: Comes with the territory of abandoned factories. They're all surrounded with metal fencing to keep people out.
You: Is that your excuse for opening that metal gate with your bare hands?
Luke: W—Well, I had no choice! That was the only place without a fence, and that gate wasn't locked...
You: I know, I know. Just joking. You didn't hurt your hands, did you?
Luke: Don't worry, that was nothing.
Luke: This client sure is something. Not just anyone can conduct secret operations from a place like this.
Luke: But this place doesn't look like anyone was doing anything here recently...
You and Luke look at each other, and just as you two prepare to investigate the server room...
Pop! Your surroundings become pitch black.
You: Huh? A... power outage!?
Luke: ...
Luke: Is this a coincidence? Or...
Luke: [Player], we won't be able to investigate this place today. Let's get out first. Don't let go of my hand.
You: Oh... Okay!
Luke tightly holds your hand in the darkness. For some reason, his palm is slightly sweaty.
Half an hour later.
You: Phew... We're finally out. Who would've thought that we'd get caught by a power outage.
Luke: At least we found a way in, so our visit wasn't for nothing. We were also lucky that nothing dangerous happened under those circumstances.
Luke: But is our client really operating in that server room? There weren't any signs of human activity...
You: Luke, I have an idea, but I'm not sure if it checks out.
Luke: Whatever my Watson thinks of will definitely inspire me! Say it loud and proud.
You: The client's message clearly told us that we wouldn't be able to find him here.
You: So, is this place somewhere that missing hacker used to be?
Hearing your words, Luke's fist hits his open palm with a light tap.
Luke: Good point! It seemed like we were following the client's source signal, but maybe it was a clue he deliberately left for us.
Luke: I wonder what we'll find if we keep following his instructions...
Luke: Anyway, let's call it a day. I'll bring a light source next time.
You: Yeah! Next time, we'll be prepared and ready to investigate!
You: Luke, are you ready yet?
Luke: Yeah, give me a sec... This should— Hey!
After the server room's power failure last time, Luke specifically prepared a power supply.
With a bit of work, the server room's computer finally boots up.
You: Awesome! We can check if Medilla left any information behind on this computer.
You: I never thought that such a famous hacker would be from Stellis.
Luke positions his hands on the keyboard and skillfully taps away.
Luke: Well... We have admin rights, but we can't access most of the files...
Luke: It'll take a while to hack in...
You: No problem. Take your time with it. I'll see if there's anything else around here.
You crouch down and begin to rummage through the computer desk's drawers.
With a clang, you open the empty upper drawer. You reach inside and feel something taped to its bottom surface.
Luke: Success! I connected to another computer that shares data with this computer!
Luke: I'll send this address to DAVIS so he can trace it. Maybe we can find where that other computer is...
You: Luke, look at this!
You give Luke the notebook you found in the drawer.
He opens it up and as he reads, his expression grows more serious. After a while, he slowly speaks.
Luke: This is Centipede...
You: Huh? What are you saying?
Luke: This is Medilla's notebook. Its contents are mostly written in code instead of words, but I understand most of it.
Luke: It contains information about Centipede, the hacking AI that Notro developed. It is Notro's core supporting tool.
You: Notro's core supporting tool? What does it do?
Luke: Gather intel, support large-scale transactions... We can make some general guesses.
You and Luke stare at the small notebook that you found in the drawer.
A tool related to intelligence gathering? Combined with your suspicion that Notro is a criminal organization, could this tool's purpose be...?
Luke: Oh? Was this here the last time we came?
You came back to the server room after receiving another clue. Luke had found a notice board in the room that was completely obscured by dust.
You: Probably? When the room was lit last time, we didn't look that carefully over here...
You: After that, we were focused on the computer and the drawers... It's easy to miss a dusty notice board.
Luke: Sigh... I didn't think I'd make a mistake like this.
Luke helplessly shakes his head, and then blows off the dust on the notice board.
You: *cough* *cough*
Luke: Ah, s—sorry! I...
You: It's okay... *cough* ... What does it say?
Luke: Let me see...
Luke: !!!
You: What's up? See something?
Luke: Centipede...
Luke: That name sounds familiar. I've heard my colleagues talk about it before.
You: Is that... a tool?
Medilla had left a brief description of this thing on the board, but you don't understand its meaning.
Luke: Yeah, Centipede is a very special tool.
Luke: Its AI can hack through 60% of the world's firewalls. Add in its "Crawler" function...
Luke is immersed in his own thoughts. It feels like he's talking to himself rather than explaining to you.
Luke: No wonder Notro holds this much information as a trading platform.
Luke: With this tool, there aren't any more secrets in the digital world.
You: Has the National Security Bureau investigated Notro before?
Luke: Yes, but Notro has many extremely talented hackers. The Bureau also wasn't able to get any direct evidence to prove criminal activity.
Luke: We have to act according to the law, so we haven't been able to take any effective measures against Notro.
Luke: [Player], where do you think Notro would hide this Centipede?
You: Where did Notro hide it... You think there might be clues up there?
Luke: Yep. As Notro's adversary, Medilla definitely would've learned of its secrets long ago.
You look towards the notice board. Medilla seems to have drawn a complex diagram on it.
A name related to Notro appears under each line intersection, such as Promotional Site, Email, and X Base.
Whichever node is at the center of the lines must be...!
Abyss
Abyss is unlocked to visit upon completion of six tasks from the Vesper Box.
Clues
Other Scripts
Marius: How did it go in the server room? @Player @Luke
You: The power went out just as we went inside...
Marius: The power went out? Maybe it was left deserted for too long.
Luke: Yeah. I'll bring a mini generator next time to at least get the computers up and running.
You: The client wasn't there.
Luke: We didn't find any signs of recent human activity, so it must've been an old hiding spot.
Marius: Oh yeah, DAVIS got some info on the hacker, Medilla. It's probably related to this.
Luke: Medilla... Earlier, I suspected it was him.
Luke: His exploits with Notro are extremely well-known within the hacking community.
Marius: Why didn't you say so!? We spent most of the day looking for him.
Vyn: It was not definitive. If we had said something earlier, no one would have believed it.
You: Dr. Richter, you're online.
Vyn: I just logged on and finished reading the previous messages.
Marius: Screen peeper... Is Artem not here?
Vyn: I do not know.
You: He's generally been working at the firm these days.
Vyn: We will proceed without him for now. @Player, you received new task instructions, yes?
Luke: It's about that time. Is it a new location?
You: He said that we can find a special person at Abyss.
Vyn: A name that rings familiar.
Marius: He sure knows which locations to pick.
Luke: We're all pretty close to Abyss, so we can schedule turns to go.
Marius: But Miss is our indispensable investigation leader.
Vyn: I am familiar with that place, so I will accompany her this time.
Vyn: Is this all right, @Player?
You: Of course it's all right.
Vyn: Once we arrive, leave everything to me.
You: Okay. Sorry for the trouble, Dr. Richter.
Vyn: I am more than willing.
Marius: Familiar with that kind of place... Uh...
Luke: @Marius, you'd best get familiar with that place, too. It's the speediest source of special info.
Vyn: @Player, wait for me to pick you up from headquarters. I will send you the address first.
Vyn: There are fresh bouquets available at the florist downstairs. I will bring you one.
Marius: ...What exactly are you going out for?
Luke: ...
Vyn: -Tap to Continue- Abyss location
Bar Owner: Tch.
As soon as you enter Abyss, you hear someone click their tongue.
Bar Owner: I have big business these days, so I'm not interested in watching a psychiatrist's poker game.
Vyn: On the contrary, I am interested in guessing the nature of your recent business ventures.
Vyn takes a seat at the bar as if he were a regular, and you follow suit. You watch in amazement as Vyn and the bar's boss exchange verbal blows.
Vyn: Many foreigners have come here as of late, have they not?
Bar Owner: ...Interesting. You came prepared again. Are you going to use card tricks as a pretense like last time?
Vyn: The previous matter is already of no import. I am more concerned about upcoming events.
Vyn: This bar has not been particularly peaceful lately, has it?
Bar Owner: It's like you said. Actually, I'm curious as to why you're paying such close attention to these people's activities.
Bar Owner: Are they your friends? Or...
The boss raises an eyebrow. You stare at the two of them as if watching a drama.
Vyn: Taking people's money to commit atrocities on their behalf? I do not consort with friends like that.
Bar Owner: Since this has nothing to do with you, I advise that you avoid getting tangled up in these matters.
Bar Owner: This is the last piece of friendly advice I give to people looking for trouble.
Vyn: ...
You: Dr. Richter, this-
Vyn suddenly reaches out and gently holds your hands, which are pressing down on your legs. He never breaks eye contact with the boss' piercing stare.
Vyn: I do not like meddling in others' business, but I have never shirked a challenge.
Vyn grips your hands and quickly leads you outside.
Bar Owner: I'm doing this for your own good... shrink.
You: Dr. Richter, what were you two talking about just-
Vyn spins around and looks at you with a grim expression.
Vyn: After I tell you the truth, do not be afraid.
Vyn: You must find someone to come here with you from now on, and you must not utter a single word.
Vyn: Promise me first, and then I will explain.
You: Ah... All right. Explain.
Vyn is silent for a moment, and then he slowly speaks.
Vyn: There is a killer inside.
You: !!!
Old Street in North Stellis
Old Street in North Stellis is unlocked to visit upon completion of nine tasks from the Vesper Box.
Clues
Clue 1: The time he went missing...
You: Looks like he's already been missing for one month...
Artem: Hm... Missing for such a long time. The situation is not hopeful.
Artem: Considering previous investigations, this case involves a missing person, deep web transactions, and international crime...
Artem: ... This situation is not something us few can resolve.
You: But if we want to report this to the police, we'll need enough evidence to file a case...
You: The client never planned for many people to know from the start. Everything we know is because of what he tells us...
Artem: Yes, I know.
All of a sudden, a large hand gently tousles your hair.
Artem: That's why I can try for your sake.
Clue 2: What was the motive?
You: Is it possible he is hiding his tracks on purpose?
Artem: That's possible.
Artem: But... it could also be that he is in some kind of trouble and has to hide like this.
You: All of this points to the fact that we can't wait to find him.
Artem: I have double checked all the packages. They all arrived this month.
Artem: This confirms our timetable for when Medilla went missing.
You: I hope we can find him soon... and we can help him.
Artem: We will.
Artem: Let's call it an end for now.
Artem: I'll take you back to the station.
You: Okay!
Other Scripts
Artem: How's the investigation? @Player
You: Mr. Wing, you're online.
Artem: Yes. I just finished work and logged on.
You: Everything's going great.
Artem: That's good. You've always been dependable with work.
Artem: Did you receive any new clues?
You: Yes. He wants us to go to Old Street in North Stellis.
Luke: North Stellis has a higher concentration of crime and isn't particularly safe.
Artem: Luke is also on?
Luke: Yeah. Looks like it's only the three of us at this hour.
Luke: Artem, do you have time to go out?
Artem: Yes.
Luke: DAVIS and I are analyzing the code used to attack the Big Data Center.
Artem: All right. I'll accompany her to North Stellis.
Artem: Any results from the analysis?
Luke: Yeah. It's extremely similar to code that Medilla used.
Artem: Could he be the client?
Luke: Maybe. Feels more like his friend or student.
Artem: Student...
Artem: @Player, are you at headquarters? I'll be right there.
You: Okay.
Artem: You should rest up. North Stellis is far.
You: No rush. Take your time, Mr. Wing.
Artem: All right, I won't have you wait too long. I'll be over as quickly as I can.
Luke: Be careful. Let us know if something comes us.
Artem: -Tap to Continue- Old Street in North Stellis Location
You and Artem stand outside a dilapidated neighborhood. You can't help but shiver whenever a cold breeze blows by.
Artem: ...Are you cold?
You: I—I'm fine...
Artem sighs and removes his scarf, handing it to you.
You: Mr. Wing, there's no need...
Artem: It's fine. Remember to wear more the next time you go out.
He wraps the scarf around your neck. You gradually warm up.
You: Um... Thanks, Mr. Wing...
Gate Guard: Who are you youngsters looking for around these parts?
Artem: Hello. May I ask if there has been anyone who has been away for a long time or had recently moved?
Gate Guard: ...
The old security guard looks at the two of you with suspicion.
Gate Guard: No. This isn't a place you ought to be. You should leave.
Artem: ...
Artem: Thank you and sorry for the disturbance.
With his back blocking the old guardman's line of sight, Artem gently leads you away with quick steps.
Artem: We'll draw suspicion if we keep asking questions. It's best if we remain cautious for now.
You: But we couldn't find out where they live...
Artem: When the time is right, I believe that our client will find a way to let us in, or else he can't accomplish his objective.
You: Yeah... You're right.
Artem: At least we found where Medilla lived before he went missing. Our visit was productive.
Artem: Leading an investigation from its beginning is tiring... Thanks for your hard work.
You: I'm fine, Mr. Wing. I can take on even more investigative tasks!
Artem: Yes, but don't take on everything by yourself. Whenever you need me, I'll be near.
Artem: After all, I'm your partner, right?
You: Yep!
Gate Guard: Huh? You two again?
You: O—Oh no...
Artem: ...
Following another clue, you and Artem yet again arrive at Old Street in North Stellis, and you yet again run into the old guardman from last time.
Gate Guard: Say, this place isn't so great for dates, is it?
Gate Guard: Do you have something to do with the person who's missing?
Artem: We... work with him.
You: ...Huh?
Artem: He's our client. We haven't been able to contact him for a long time, so we came to take a look.
Gate Guard: Eh...? Someone from here has business dealings with you two?
Artem: You also know that not everyone here is a "pauper," correct?
Gate Guard: ...!
Perhaps due to Artem's words, the old guardman's face relaxes a little.
Gate Guard: Hmph... I actually hope that we stop having dodgy people come live here and disturb our peace.
You: Dodgy people...?
Seeing that the guard isn't stopping you two, Artem takes large strides up to the main gate.
Following him, you curiously look at a sheet of paper stuck on the door.
You: Residents, please report your household's electricity meter readings...?
Artem: Look here.
Artem points out an empty line. It belongs to unit 202.
Artem: I think we've found him.
You: Oh, this cell isn't filled out...
Artem: Even if he didn't go out, people would still knock on his door to check his meter.
Artem: Now... We can deduce a rough estimate of when he disappeared.
The chart is divided by month.
If only one cell is empty, then the period of time in which he disappeared is...
After receiving the clue, you and Artem go back to North Stellis.
Gate Guard: Eh? You two again?
Artem: Hello. We're here to collect a package on behalf of the tenant in unit 202. He's away, so he wants us to hold his deliveries for now.
Gate Guard: The tenant in 202 is your client?
You: Yes. He recently contacted us.
Gate Guard: ...
The guard shoots a glance towards you two, then points upstairs.
Gate Guard: He's got too many packages. They're all stacked up in front of his door. Go get them yourselves.
You: Too many... Did he get all those packages just this month?
The guard lazily reclines in his chair and goes back to sunbathing.
You and Artem look at each other before going upstairs.
You: ...You can't be serious!
Artem: ...
Half an hour later, Artem dusts off his suit and goes downstairs with you.
You: This is the first time I've seen someone get all their daily necessities online.
Artem: He seems to hardly go out.
You: But some things he bought online are actually easier to get from a convenience store.
Artem: True. Even those addicted to online shopping wouldn't go to these lengths. He must have a reason to act like this.
School Archives Room
School Archives Room is unlocked to visit upon completion of 13 tasks from the Vesper Box.
Clues
Clue 1: A pathological desire to escape from the real world
You: Does he have... mental problem?
Vyn: That is possible. It is probably something like social anxiety disorder.
Vyn: Typically, the disease begins in patients at his precise age. Severe cases may lead to social isolation.
Vyn: All of this matches his current symptoms.
You: Social anxiety disorder... we also call it social phobia or something like that, right?
Vyn: Yes. His drive to avoid reality goes far beyond what a normal person can imagine.
Vyn: That is probably why he is obsessed with becoming a hacker and fighting against the Notro alone.
Vyn: Some people are born to be alone...
You: But, you can save someone like him, right?
Vyn: ...
You: Isn't your job to help people who lose their way in life? You know, face everything with a healthy mind.
You: If there had been someone like you in the school, his fate would have been different...
Vyn: ...Yeah.
Vyn: But, that is okay. If we find him, I will be happy to help with his condition.
You: Then we have to find him quickly!
Vyn: You are right. I am sure we will find him.
Other Scripts
Vyn: @Player, are you all right?
You: I'm great. Is something wrong, Dr. Richter?
Vyn: No. I just feel at ease seeing that you are well.
You: Why are you asking all of a sudden?
Vyn: I was worried that the events at Abyss had affected you... It seems that I was overthinking.
Marius: What happened at Abyss?
Vyn: Nothing for now. I will let everyone know if a lead turns up there.
Marius: Tch, stingy... You're not even willing to share that.
Vyn: This is not a matter of stinginess. There are some things that children should not hear.
Marius: Ah yes, I can't match your "senior" wisdom.
Artem: Don't engage in meaningless disputes in this chat group during work hours.
You: Mr. Wing, you're online.
Artem: I just finished work.
Marius: Who'd want to argue with him?
Vyn: I also lack such leisure.
Artem: @Player, is there a new task location?
You: Yes. The hint is telling us to look in Stellis Junior High School's archives room.
Marius: Stellis Junior High? No way, students are involved in this!?
Artem: Not necessarily. The client named this school, and we have determined that Medilla is from Stellis...
Vyn: Perhaps Medilla attended this school in the past.
Marius: Hmm... It'd be nice if it were that simple.
Vyn: I am currently in the education district, so I can accompany her to the school. Any issues with this arrangement?
You: None at all!
Vyn: All right. I shall leave posthaste.
You: Then let's go!
Vyn: Your enthusiasm is infectious. Now I also raring to head out.
Artem: I'll go meet the client near Stellis Junior High School. Contact me at any time if you need me.
You: I'll be sure to let you know if something comes up!
Vyn: I will take good care of her.
Vyn: -Tap to Continue- School Archives Room
You: That went smoothly. I didn't expect the school to let us in so easily.
Vyn softly closes the archive room's door behind you.
Vyn: It seems that my reputation still has a modicum of use.
You: Not just a modicum of use, but a mountain of it!
To enter the school for the investigation, Vyn met with the principal and offered to serve as a mental health coach for the school for one month.
The principal had known Vyn's reputation for a long time now, so they were more than happy to accept.
As part of the agreement, the principal naturally agreed to let Vyn browse through the school's archives for academic research data.
You: Dr. Richter, will this affect your work...?
Vyn: Not at all. Psychological counseling is one aspect of my work. There is no need to worry over me.
You: But you've looked worried ever since we started...
Vyn: I was thinking that if I could assume the identity of a mental health counselor and secretly conduct an investigation...
Vyn: Then presumably, our enemy can do the same.
You: ...
Vyn: That is neither here nor there. Let us begin our investigation.
Vyn: These are all paper documents, so it may take us a considerable amount of time to look through them.
Vyn: So, I came up with an idea that may expedite the search for our target files.
You: What is it?
Vyn smiles and wakes his phone, from which a young voice rings out.
DAVIS: Hello, [Player]! Dr. Richter, have you arrived at the archives room?
You: DAVIS!
Vyn: DAVIS, I will shortly begin scanning the student files. Please compare the school's files to those online.
Vyn: Should a discrepancy arise, then that may be what we are searching for.
DAVIS: Understood! Please begin scanning.
You: Hold on, scan?
You pull on Vyn's arm.
You: Dr. Richter, you're going to use your phone to scan the archive room's files?
Vyn: Yes. Many hackers tend to erase their information from their school's database after graduation.
Vyn: Fortunately, this school retains physical files. We can refine the scope of our search by running a comparison.
You: But... Dr. Richter...
You tightly clutch his sleeve.
You: I'm afraid that scanning physical files with our phones is...
Is not compliant with laws and is possibly illegal.
Vyn: Then should you satisfy your conscience by foregoing the safety of someone who has been missing for an entire month?
You: !!!
Vyn: Do not forget: every second we delay increases the danger for the missing person.
You can't find a suitable reason to stop Vyn, but this risk...
You look around, carefully checking for any surveillance cameras in the area while ignoring the tumult in your heart...
You: ...
Vyn: I will delete all the scanned records after we finish, and DAVIS will also destroy the scanned data.
Vyn: Does hearing this... make you feel more at ease?
You: Ah...!
DAVIS: [Player], please rest assured! I've also played the Big Data Lab's law exam game. I'll definitely abide by all laws and regulations!
Vyn: I am not asking you to approve of such extreme measures, but everything I do is to prevent even greater dangers from occurring.
Vyn: I hope you can understand.
You: ...It's fine. Dr. Richter, I'll help you out.
You: We need to quickly find Medilla's true identity so we can prevent Notro from doing something bad to him.
Vyn: ...
Vyn: Yes.
Vyn: I'm sorry... No abnormalities were found in the scanned documents.
You: This means that after he graduated, Medilla deleted not only his digital records, but also his physical ones?
Vyn: I am afraid that is indeed the case.
You: Then what do we do...?
Vyn: We abide by the client's stipulations.
You: ...Huh?
Vyn: His task order stated that we go and ask the archives manager, yes?
Vyn: Earlier, I had asked about the school's previous hacking incident.
You: That incident... What exactly happened?
Vyn smiles and removes a file from the highest shelf of a bookcase.
Vyn: Six years ago, a group of cybercriminals stole some of Stellis Junior High School's student records.
Vyn: Their goal was to use the data to filter out suitable targets for abduction and extortion.
Vyn: However, two days after the school database's breach was discovered, the police received a tip from a mysterious hacker.
Vyn: This enabled the police to quickly track down the physical addresses for both the data thief and the informant.
Vyn: These two addresses were both in Stellis, and the informant was in Stellis Junior High School.
You: So, a student solved that case?
Vyn: Naturally. Coupled with our client's hint, it was likely a younger Medilla.
You: Yeah... I think that as well, but we don't have any way to find his true identity...
Vyn: Do not worry. DAVIS has already used another method to settle the matter of his identity.
You: Oh?
Vyn opens the file in his hands. It's a collection of previous graduation photos.
Vyn: It may be difficult to discover text documents that have been destroyed, but it is obvious when a photograph has been manipulated.
Vyn: According to when the hacking incident occurred, I suspect that Medilla graduated three to five years ago.
Vyn: DAVIS used facial recognition to identify whoever is absent in the database but present in the graduation photos.
Vyn: I think... at this point, his identity can no longer be hidden.
Vyn points to one of the photos.
It is the graduating class from four years ago. Vyn is pointing to a boy whose head is lowered and eyes obscured by shadow.
You: The boy looks like... he doesn't fit in with the others.
Vyn: I believe that the situation is more complex than not fitting in.
Vyn: Extreme reclusion that results in the intense desire to excise all traces of one's existence from others' lives...
Vyn: It can almost be classified as symptomatic of a psychopathology.
You: Is this child...
You silently ruminate as you watch Vyn replace the file on the top shelf.
A condition that makes one want to escape their connections to the real world. Could it be...?
Stellis Harbor
Stellis Harbor is currently inaccessible.
Clues
Other Scripts
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