Mirage of Blooming Swords 2-3: Troubles of Jen Mendoza
Overview
- A counterfeiter is boldly selling fake goods in front of Jen Mendoza's personal brand store.
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards:
Stellin X2500
- Attribute:
Intuition - Recommended Power: 23961
Guide
- Hover to view spoiler content.
Script
West Hemingway Heights Street
There are transfer records from Anne Croft to Jen Mendoza hidden in the blog. Confirm the transfers from Jen Mendoza in Hemingway Heights.
Marius: Here we are. This is her store.
You: Now that we're here, can you tell me your secret? How did you know she is here?
Marius: It's simple, really. Pax is an investor of Jen Mendoza's brand. Of course, I know where she is.
You: (Pax is investing in it? Hmm, Pax's business interests are getting wider...)
You: Hey, there is someone in the store. Ms. Mendoza is talking to them...
Marius: How about we wait outside the store for a while?
You: Okay. I'll check out the display window outside Ms. Mendoza's store.
Jen Mendoza seems to be helping a customer in her shop. Wait for her outside.
You: That sky blue gladiolus brooch in there is so beautiful. It looks so real from a distance.
Marius: It does look really impressive. Do you like it? I can ask Ms. Mendoza if it's for sale.
You: It's fine. I'm happy to just look at it.
You: *Sigh*... We've been on the sky gladiolus case for so long, but I haven't even seen any of them yet... What a shame.
Marius: We will have the chance. I'll admire them with you after we safely recover them.
Female Customer: Why haven't they finished talking yet? I have no interest in wasting my time standing here.
You: Are you here to see Ms. Mendoza, too?
Female Customer: Yes. I love her design work. I'd like to get a custom-made wedding dress from her.
You: Ms. Mendoza designs wedding dresses? ... I thought her store doesn't open until next month...
Female Customer: Her brick-and-mortar store isn't open until next month, but I made an appointment with her online.
Female Customer: Ms. Mendoza covers a wide range of styles. Aside from seasonal fashion, wedding dresses are also one of her specialties.
Female Customer: Unfortunately... she is very busy lately, so she hasn't been taking many orders. I was really lucky to get this appointment.
You: (It seems that Ms. Mendoza's work is very popular. Maybe her brand will be the next big trend in Stellis.)
You: I think Ms. Mendoza is very innovative. This high-low cut dress on display is pretty...
Fake Goods Vendor: Miss, which dress do you like? You are welcome to place an order in my store. I can do it fast. It will be ready in two days.
Marius: What the heck... are counterfeiters really soliciting business at the doorstep of the genuine brand?
Fake Goods Vendor: Sir, you can't go around saying stuff like that! What do you mean by counterfeiter!? This is fair business!
You: Isn't copying someone else's brand and selling it in public counterfeiting?
[Debate]
Fake Goods Vendor: Hmph, it's fine if you don't want to buy one from me, but you don't have to be antagonistic about it. What an unreasonable woman!
You: Who is actually being unreasonable here...!? *Sigh*... How unfortunate.
Marius: Ignore him. No point getting angry about these counterfeiters.
Fake Goods Vendor: Hmph, what's wrong? Now you have nothing to say!?
You: (Don't get upset. It's not worth getting upset over someone like that! Let me just think about how to talk some sense into him.)
Personal Brand Shop
Jen Mendoza is done helping the customer. Go inside and ask her about Anne Croft.
After waiting for about an hour, the customer leaves. Jen Mendoza is finally available.
As you enter the store, you see her standing by a sofa in the reception area. There is a smile on her face. She seems to be waiting for you.
You: (The cut on this dress skirt seems to be quite unique, almost as if it was custom-made. I guess Ms. Mendoza made it herself?)
You: (Hmm, this bracelet seems quite unique. The flower pattern made from crushed diamonds looks really intricate.)
You: (Did she design this herself? If it's for sale, I might consider buying one.)
You: (Ms. Mendoza's makeup is really delicate today, the sweet-colored eyeshadow complements her demeanor.)
You: (It seems like she's doing quite well recently. She looks more and more like an elite designer.)
Jen Mendoza: Miss [Player], Mr. von Hagen, what brings you here?
Jen Mendoza: The store is opening next month. It's still under renovation now, so everything's still a mess. Please, have a seat.
You: Thank you, Ms. Mendoza, that's all right. Actually... we're just here to ask you something.
Jen Mendoza: Hmm, what is it?
You: Would you happen to know who Anne Croft is?
Jen Mendoza: That name sounds familiar... I remember now, she's one of my customers. Are you guys looking for her?
Marius: I'm not sure if you've heard about the case of the stolen Sky Gladiolus. Miss Croft was the person in charge of the project.
Jen Mendoza: I'm sorry, I've been so busy with the shop lately that I haven't had time for other things. What happened to Miss Croft?
Marius: She's missing, and we're searching for her.
You: We've discovered a record of transaction between your bank accounts, so we'd like to know if you can provide us with any clues.
Jen Mendoza: Transactions... The payments that I receive are all for tailor-made clothing. Miss Croft's transaction should be no exception.
You: Could we have a look at the details of her order?
Jen Mendoza: It's quite cumbersome to look them up. Ah, and I also need to take some time out to distribute questionnaires...
Marius: Miss Mendoza, was the person you were talking to just now one of the staff members of the City Anniversary project?
Jen Mendoza: That's right. How did you know, Mr. von Hagen?
Marius: I guessed. I saw he was holding the proposal for the City Anniversary project. I suppose he needs your assistance with the project?
Jen Mendoza: It's the City Anniversary attire.
Jen Mendoza: I'm deeply grateful that they chose me as the designer, but my designs are still being adjusted.
Jen Mendoza: The person in charge is never satisfied with my drafts... He said the designs don't sufficiently reflect the atmosphere of the celebration.
Jen Mendoza: That's why that staff member came to talk...
Jen Mendoza: He wants me to write a questionnaire, go to the celebration site, and then ask the citizens what kind of costumes they want.
Jen Mendoza: I'm already so busy with the shop. How do I even have time for the questionnaire...
You: Why can't the questionnaire be online?
Jen Mendoza: I did say that, but the staff member insisted I distribute paper questionnaires. It's really stressing me out.
You: (It sounds like a time-consuming job.)
You: Miss Mendoza, how have you been lately? Are things going well at your new store?
Jen Mendoza: Because of the investment from the Pax Group, things are going smoothly. I must thank Mr. von Hagen for his support.
Marius: There's no need for thanks. You got the investment based on your own merit. I didn't do anything to make it easier for you.
You: How about... I help you distribute the questionnaires, while you look up Miss Croft's order details for us?
Jen Mendoza: Huh? I can't ask that of you...
Marius: We can help you with the questionnaires, and in return you help us with the investigation. I can see us mutually benefiting from this arrangement.
Jen Mendoza: That's... fine. I'm grateful for your help.
Jen Mendoza: I'll go look for it right now. I'll send you a message when I find it.
You: Thanks, Ms. Mendoza. I'll see you later.
Summary
Character(s)
Debate Details
- Enemy Name: Fake Goods Vendor
- Turn Limit: 15 turns
Wave 1
Intuition
Logic
Empathy
Wave 2
Intuition
Empathy
Wave 3
Intuition
Player Counterarguments
These phrases are triggered when a player uses a card. The phrase depends on the attribute of the card selected.
I've reported to the authorities that you sell fake items.
These clothes don't even have brand tags on them, and you're still insisting they're real?!
Even the logo is tilted. What kind of good quality are you talking about!
You are suspected of illegal activity, prepare to face legal consequences.
Resorting to fallacies? Are you feeling guilty?
Selling counterfeit goods for profit is a terrible act!
Don't try to find an excuse for manufacturing and selling fake goods!
