Secrets of the Tomb Artifact ADV-I: Desert Treasure-Hunting
Overview
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards:
Astral Memory x20
- Unlock Condition: Exploration Knowledge level ADV-I
- Note - During its initial limited run, this stage's first clear reward was:
Antiquated Coin x300
Guide
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Script
Tomb of Ita
Artifact Discovery
You: Is this a treasure map?
Museum Curator: It should be.Hmm... it was drawn on sheepskin. From the script used, it should be from the New Dynasty.
Museum Curator: Hold on, what are these red lines on the back? Looks like the work of a marker.
You: A marker? Could it be written by the tomb raiders?
Museum Curator: I think so too. And these marked lines seemingly point to somewhere else. There is also a circle here...
Museum Curator: Actually, there are a few similarities with the original treasure map...
You: Does it mean that... they marked the new treasure on this antique treasure map?
The curator's brow furrows as he ponders.
Museum Curator: I'm afraid these tomb raiders didn't only rob artifacts, but they're also destroying some of them. They're-!! *Coughs*
The curator becomes too riled up, ending up in a coughing fit of misery. You rush forward to calm him down.
You: Is it possible to erase out these red lines?
Museum Curator: Not sure. I'll have to ask first. If it can't be removed, then...
You: Hang on a minute, let me take a look.
You look closely at the treasure map, trying to find a way to sooth his rage.
After glancing at it for a while, you start to find the map markings somewhat familiar. If your speculation is right...
You: Lookat the place labeled in marker. Doesn't it look like the Desert Oasis we visited last time?
You: If memory serves me right, the locations of the cacti, houses, and camels are all very consistent with the markings on the map...
You: Though... their artistic skills really do need some help...
You: I was thinking, that maybe those grave robbers made those markings to indicate that there were buried treasures there?
Museum Curator: So, you're saying...
You: Well, I guess it'll take time for you to find someone to fix the treasure map, so why don't we take this opportunity to search according to the markings on it?
You: Maybe there will be some unexpected discoveries?
Museum Curator: ...Okay, but you must be careful!
You: Well, my teammate is a professional detective, so you can rest assured.
Treasure Map Guide
Search for treasure using the clues on the treasure map.
Luke: This should be the location marked.
Luke takes out the photo of the treasure map, confirming it again.
Luke: So let's dig up treasure now. *Thunk*
Shortly after, Luke's shovel hit a hard object.
You: What - Are there really treasures doen here?
Luke: Let's have a look... Uh-oh, it's quite heavy...
You clearly hear the clanging of metal within as he heaves the bag out.
Luke: ... Keep back. I'll open it.
While speaking, Luke shields you away from it, opening the bag with his hand ----.
You: !!!
Luke: !!!
What appears in front of you is a large bag of bright gold coins, dazzling in the sunlight with a glittering glow.
You: How... how can this be...
Luke: Uh... If these are really what it is, then we'd be better off handing them to the police...
A strange man's voice suddenly rings in your ears...
Male Villager: Hey! What are you doing!?
you snap back to your senses and see a man in traditional Khaimit attire standing in front of you in a fit of fury.
Male Villager: Are you going to steal my money too?
Luke: Your money?
Male Villager: Of course! It's not convenient to speak here. My house is right over there. Let's in and have a chat.
Villager's Home
A male villager suddenly appeared, saying that this is his money. Follow him to his house and see.
At his home, you explain to him the reason for the visit. He breathes a sigh of relief.
Male Villager: Oh, you're from the museum. I thought the grave robbers had come back again.
You: I don't think we look dressed for the part...?
Male Villager: I can't really see from a distance. Besides, can you really blame me for keeping an eye out for it since they'd once found where I buried my money?
Luke: How do you know ?
Male Villager: I've seen them send people to case the site. Luckily, they got caught before they had the chance to steal anything.
Male Villager: I never thought that they'd mark it on the real treasure map. Man, this is an artifact of thousands of years...
You: But...why do you bury your money under the earth here? Is that safe?
The man scratches his head in embarrassment.
Male Villager: D-Don't laugh at me when I tell you this. It's my secret purse.
Luke: What?
Male Villager: Exactly what it sounds like. It's the pocket money I concealed from my wife.
Male Villager: I guess I got targeted because I've deposited my cash there quite a few times now.
You: ...
Male Villager: I also have my own difficulties. The small business I run in the neighborhood does not earn much, and the children have to go to school...
Male Villager: No matter how little, saving will eventually land us somewhere, don't you think? Savings are still savings.
Luke: ...
He smiles as he looks back and forth between the two of you.
Male Villager: But you shouldn't learn from me, young lad. This young lady looks vbery smart. I don't think you can ever conceal it from her.
You: ...
Luke: I'm not going to do anything like that.
Luke: We have things to do, so we'll take our leaves first.
The villager takes the money bag that Luke tosses him and repeatedly voices his thanks.
Male Villager: Thank you both! Thank you, and take care!
Rubis Museum
Go back and tell the curator the secret behind the markings on the treasure map.
Museum Curator: So that's how it is. In your absence, I have also got the treasure map restored.
After listening to your story, the curator presents the restored treasure map.
The back of the ancient parchment scroll is clean, as if they were completely untouched to begin with.
You: I can't believe how quickly it is done!
Museum Curator: Yes, the institute says it's their latest technology, which is very handy! We've got to count our lucky stars...
You: Great! So, can you tell us anything about this treasure map?
Museum Curator: It's the Pharaoh's gold mine.
You: The Pharaoh's?
Museum Curator: Exactly! There are about two tons of gold buried here. The penultimate pharaoh of the New Dynasty ordered the artisans to draw this drawing.
Museum Curator: At that time, the dynasty was at its very end due to wars and foreign invasions. The Pharaoh knew that his kingdom would come crashing down.
Museum Curator: So, he had buried most of the accumulated wealth, hoping to leave it to his descendants, to restore the country.
Luke: What about this money?
Museum Curator: A few years after the treasure map was completed, the New Dynasty collapsed, and his descendants took the treasure out.
Museum Curator: It is still unknown what they had done with the money. But the New Dynasty was never recovered.
You: Could it be that the grave robbers also had no luck in finding the treasure. Thus, they saw the map as nothing more than a piece of scrap paper...
Luke: These tomb raiders don't care about antiques at all. They only care about their profit.
Museum Curator: Yeah, anyway, it's still good to have the treasure map restored.
Museum Curator: Thank you both for the help this time.
Museum Curator: You must come down and have a look at the exhibition once it opens!
You: Sure. No problem!
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