Bakerlon Main Story: Embarkation Ceremony
Overview
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards:
Commemorative Etiquette Ticket x350
Guide
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Script
Food Truck
The Mobius Embarkation Ceremony is about to start. Head over to the dining carriage for a surprise!
The dining carriage on the Mobius retains the same luxurious vintage decor.
A record player in the corner plays a blue serenade mixed with a few whispers from the passengers...
It's as if turning the clock back a few hundred years, where time is frozen in an era away from electronic devices and relying only on letters for communication.
Marius: There are many local celebrities from Bakerlon.
Marius: [Player], look...
You: ...
Following Marius' gaze, you re-examine the passengers in the dining carriage once more.
You: Eh? They're all celebrities?
Vyn: Yes.
Artem: Several wealthy merchants from Bakerlon are sitting on the couch.
Artem: The people chatting in the back of the dining area are well-known entrepreneurs and academics.
Luke: This place is filled with famous celebrities and wealthy merchants. Kahn Corporation must have gone through a lot of trouble to get them to attend.
Marius: It seems Kahn Corporation was very selective in its passenger manifest.
Vyn: Yes, only the rich and famous will expand their influence...
Marius: With increased influence, it will open better paths forward for them in the future. Mr. Kahn knows what he's doing.
*Ding*
The light bell you heard over the broadcast sounds in the dining carriage.
Attendant: Passengers, please settle down in your seats.
Attendant: The embarkation ceremony is about to commence.
This time, you can clearly see that the sound is coming from a golden bell in the hand of a crew member.
You: (The bell was rung by hand... As expected of a vintage train.)
At the sound of the bell, the passengers, who had been murmuring in small groups, turn to find seats.
A few moments later, crew members arrive, delivering plates and drinks.
Marius: Come on, let's get a seat too.
Dining Car Reception Area
Find a place to sit with everyone and wait for the Embarkation Ceremony to start.
Male Entrepreneur: Welcome, everyone, to the Mobius Embarkation Ceremony.
Shortly after sitting down on the couch, a man in a suit steps into the dining carriage.
He walks over to the guests and clap their hands in greeting.
Passenger A: It's Mr. Kahn!
Passenger B: Welcome, Mr. Kahn!
You: (That's Mr. Kahn, the person responsible for the Kahn Corporation?)
You: (It's my first time seeing him, but there's something familiar about him.)
You: (Is this... what they mean by all foreigners look alike?)
Mark Kahn's arrival also heralded the official start of the luxury train ride.
The clapping continues amid the cheers.
Meanwhile, a lone woman sitting by the window raises her eyebrows.
You: (It's Miss Schneider!)
You tap on the table to draw Artem's attention to the window, and he nods to indicate he knows.
On the other side, Mr. Kahn continues with his embarkation ceremony speech.
Mark Khan: Thank you all for your enthusiasm.
Mark Khan: As the sponsor, I am very honored to have this opportunity to stand here and introduce the features of this train to you.
Mark Khan: Based on the characteristics of Bakerlon, this train will offer its passengers...
After Mr. Kahn goes over the train itinerary, a passenger stands up...
Passenger A: Mr. Kahn, I heard this trip was advertised with a special surprise! Can you tell us what the surprise is?
Mark Khan: All expenses for this trip will be waived. Does that count as a surprise?
You: Everything's free!?
Marius: Oh? That's pretty generous of him.
Mark Khan: All expenses on this trip will be covered, so I hope everyone has a great experience on the train.
Mark Khan: In addition, there will be a luxurious buffet for all passengers today.
Mark Khan: Well, I'm sure everyone is looking forward to it, yes? Please move to the dining area and enjoy!
The passengers whisper excitedly upon hearing of Mr. Kahn's generosity.
Shortly after, a success of dining carts are pushed in, the fragrance of the food mouthwatering.
Vyn: No effort was spared in this publicity stunt.
Marius: He does seem enthusiastic, but... maybe it's a bit much.
Marius: Maybe he wants to turn this train trip into a key travel destination?
Artem: Ginnungagap Island is also a popular tourist destination, so it makes sense to combine the two.
Artem glances at the passengers gathering in the dining area.
Artem: ...Miss Schneider is in the dining area. Let's go greet her.
You: What about everyone...?
Marius finishes your sentence before you can.
Marius: Of course we can go together. I'm hungry and could use a bite to eat!
Luke: I wonder how delicious it tastes, but it smells great.
You: Yeah! Let's go check it out together.
Dining Car Dining Area
*THUD*
You have just entered the dining area, and are looking for a place to sit when you hear the thud of something falling on the floor.
Shouting soon follows.
Mark Khan: Watch where you're going! Do you not have eyes!?
There is another crash, followed by the muffled voice of a young man.
You: Hmm? What's going on over there?
Mark Kahn stands by a dining table, his eyes wide with anger, wiping the red wine stain on his pants with a napkin.
Young Man: Sorry, Mr. Kahn... It's my fault...
Apparently, the unfortunate young man was getting wine for the table when he bumped into Mark.
And even more unfortunate, the wine spilled on a pair of expensive pants.
Mark Khan: Look at my pants! They're all wet with yellow stains... You clumsy idiot!
You: (Yellow? Aren't those red wine stains? I guess Mr. Kahn is so angry that he got his words mixed up.)
Young Man: Sorry, Mr. Kahn... I'll help clean it up...
In a panic, the young man puts down his glass and tries to wipe the stain with his napkin, but Mark pushes him away.
Mark Khan: Stop! You're making it worse. Don't touch me with your filthy hands!
However, Mark's anger does not subside as he tries to kick the young man.
You: !!!
Attendant: Mr. Kahn!
A stunned crew member tries to stop him, but it's too late.
Mark wobbles around, perhaps because his movement was too large, or the space in the exquisite carriage is too small...
Mark Khan: Ouch...
With what seems to be a kick to the corner of a table, Mark scowls and stares at the young man, raising his fist in anger.
The next moment, Luke pulls the young man away and stops Mark's hand with his own.
Luke: Mr. Kahn, I don't think you should resort to violence.
Marius: Some people keep up appearances and pretend to be gentlemen when, in reality, they're far from it.
Vyn: My ears were troubled by how loud you were.
Vyn: Pretending to be a gentleman but losing his temper in front of others...
Vyn: If I were you, I would probably hide in a corner with shame and reflect on what I did.
Mark Khan: You...
Mark, who is grabbed by the arm, freezes for a moment. His face is flushed red, maybe because he was provoked.
He tries to pull his arm away, but it doesn't budge. All he can do is stare.
Mark Khan: Who are you people?
Luke: Just normal passengers.
Mark Khan: Passengers? Did I invite you?
You: Mr. Kahn, this train is operated within jurisdiction.
Artem: Do consider the consequences of being violent.
Attendant: E-everyone, please calm down!
Taking advantage of the standoff, a crew member rushes over to stop everyone.
Attendant: Mr. Kahn, the conductor, Simon... needs to confirm the dinner banquet with you. Would you like to...
Mark Khan: Hmph!
As the crowd grows, Mark seems to realize his mistake and walks away without saying a word.
You: (What's with that man's attitude...? It was a complete shift from before. What triggered him?)
Dining Car Reception Area
The young man who was arguing with Mark is standing nervously to the side. Say something to calm him down.
Young Man: ...*sigh* How did it turn out like this?
The young man, who just got into an altercation with Mark, stands up while facing a window.
You: Don't blame yourself. It was just an accident.
Strictly speaking, this person is at fault, but it isn't something that cannot be reconciled.
And Mr. Kahn went too far in escalating the conflict.
Young Man: I know.
Young Man: Thanks for speaking up for me... I was too careless. I hope Mr. Kahn won't fire me over this.
Marius: Fire you?
Young Man: Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Emmy Muller. Please call me Emmy.
Emmy Muller: I am an experiment data logger for the Kahn Corporation. Pleased to meet you.
Luke: So you work at the Kahn Corporation? But Mr. Kahn didn't seem...
Emmy Muller: I spend my days in the lab doing research with Dr. Ronson, so there's no way Mr. Kahn would know a nobody like me.
Marius: So you're here with Dr. Ronson? Does that mean you're also researching synthetic materials?
You: Synthetic materials?
Seeing your curiosity, Marius whispers to you.
Marius: Dr. Ronson is an expert in new synthetic materials.
Marius: Pax wanted to work with him before, but talks ceased after news that he joined the Kahn Corporation.
Emmy Muller: Fortunately, I'm stuck in the lab most of the time. Otherwise, Mr. Kahn would've recognized me just now.
Emmy Muller: I... might have been fired on the spot.
Emmy scratches his head with some relief.
Emmy Muller: Speaking of which... from the way you're all dressed, you must be from abroad, right?
You: Hello, my name is [Player].
After handing out your business card, everyone introduces themselves briefly.
Emmy looks over your and Artem's business cards several times, looking surprised.
Emmy Muller: Themis Law Firm... I've heard it's a famous law firm in Stellis.
Emmy Muller: To tell you the truth, I heard Dr. Ronson say that Mr. Kahn considered hiring your law firm.
Artem: Oh?
Emmy Muller: Yeah, as far as I know...
It's human nature to gossip. No matter where you are, interesting gossip can always quickly bring people closer.
The distressed look has disappeared from Emmy's face, and he's about to continue when...
???: Emmy, you shouldn't be gossiping to outsiders!
The sound of approaching footsteps reveals a middle-aged man in a lab coat. He taps on Emmy's shoulder with a thick lab manual.
Although it was subtle, Emmy's mouth drops, before looking back blankly.
You: !!!
Emmy Muller: Dr. Ronson!
At the sight of this middle-aged man, Emmy immediately reverts to the submissive attitude he had when facing Mark.
Dr. Ronson: Come now. We still have a lot of data to collect, and you're out walking around?
Dr. Ronson: We must organize all the data before we reach Ginnungagap Island! Mistakes will not be tolerated!
Emmy Muller: Y-yes, I'm coming.
Emmy bows and gives you all an apologetic look as he follows Dr. Ronson away.
Dr. Ronson keeps his focus on Emmy the whole time, not bothering to look at any of you.
You: That's... Dr. Ronson?
Artem: Yes.
Luke: He has a strange temper. Did he ignore our presence completely?
Vyn: The way he treats people is displeasing indeed.
Luke: Could that be his arrogance on display?
Marius: Yeah... how could it not be?
You: Well, enough about him. Why don't we go eat something?
You: Shall we take a look around if we have time later?
Luke: Sure! There's no reason to be upset over random people.
