Secrets of the Tomb Artifact INT-III: The Crocodile's Body
Overview
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards:
Astral Memory x20
- Unlock Condition: Exploration Knowledge level INT-III
- Note - During its initial limited run, this stage's first clear reward was:
Antiquated Coin x200
Guide
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Script
Tomb of Ita
Artifact Discovery
Museum Curator: Oh, you've found a real mummy!
Museum Curator: From the shape and technique, it is indeed an ancient Khaimit craft.
You: Ah, it really is a mummy. From the shape, it seems to be a... small crocodile?
Museum Curator: Yup, the ancient crocodiles were small in size. When dehydrated after being mummified, they become even smaller.
He points to the inscription on the golden trim on the crocodile's belly
Museum Curator: "Euphra, the crocodile god, is here to bless and protect Ladhi."
Museum Curator: Ladhi was a small city-state of the ancient kingdom of Khaimit. It's near the coast and has a history of about two thousand years.
Museum Curator: At that time, wars were everywhere, and Ladhi was also in danger of disasters from the sea. So they believed in Euphra.
Museum Curator: As a symbol of bravery, agility, longevity, and water source, the crocodile became the main deity of Ladhi.
You: Um, is Ladhi far from the present Rubis?
Museum Curator: Not too far off. So, I think this must be stored by the tomb raiders after they raided tombs.
You: It's them again ... Luckily, there is not much damage.
Museum Curator: Yup. Since the Ladhi people worshiped the crocodile so much, even the coffin lid was also made according to its measurement. It's very sturdy.
Museum Curator: At that time, they would choose the strongest crocodile to be tamed in the temple, dressing it up with specialized gold ornaments and feeding it well.
Museum Curator: After death, it was mummified and buried in a coffin. Look, these gold ornaments on its body were probably worn during its life.
You: Well, then this one must have been a very awesome crocodile at that time, right?
Museum Curator: That's right. It must have been really spoiled during its lifetime. We have to preserve it well.
Museum Curator: [Player], can you go to the institute and get a mummy case first? I'll ask someone to order a more suitable one later.
You: No problem. I'll take care of it.
Rubis Research Center
The curator tells you to go to the research center and take the box stored with the mummy.
Staff: If it's a crocodile, then this size should be suitable for it.
The staff of the institute takes out a transparent box with temperature and humidity indications from the storage room and hands it to you.
Staff: Luckily, I prepared some more before, just in case.
Vyn: In case? You mean... mummies are found here from time to time?
Staff: Yes, in ancient Khaimit, people and animals could all be mummified. Although many of them are damaged today, the number is still significant.
Staff: They range from human to animal, but this crocodile is still quite rare.
Staff: I'll be sure to be there when the exhibition opens!
You: Thanks! We'll be heading off then!
Rubis Museum
Take the box you took from the research center to the curator.
You: We're back! Here you go, this box should fit.
Museum Curator: Okay, it fits. But I have to bother you to make another trip.
You: Sure. What is it for?
The curator sighs and points to the crocodile mummy in front of him.
Museum Curator: Do you see this coin?
Looking toward the box containing the crocodile, you spot a small silver coin seemingly of small denomination.
Museum Curator: A staff member has just thrown in, claiming that this is the crocodile god of their hometown. The flesh has been immortal for thousands of years.
Museum Curator: He throws money just for the sake of luck. I happened to find and dissuade him away.
You: (Throwing money for luck? I don't realize Khaimit also has such a habit...)
Vyn: People always put their hope in something that seems mysterious, but they just do not understand it.
Museum Curator: You are right, young man. It just reminds me of the previous exhibition for the mummy of the jackal god. Many spectators threw coins and bills into it.
Museum Curator: In the end, I had to put up a sign stating that it was prohibited to do so. Only then was it brought under control.
Museum Curator: Looks like I have to write another sign... *Sigh* There is still a long way to go...
Vyn: So... do we need to go get a board?
You: (Smooth!)
Museum Curator: Yes, there is a bazaar there. Just buy a blank signboard for me, will you?
You: Sure. We'll go now.
You: (Wait, that was way too smooth of me. How used to this am I...?)
Rubis Street
The curator asks you to buy a sign to prohibit people from using coins.
You: Hello, we would like to buy a blank sign that can be placed next to the exhibit.
Female Store Clerk: Did the curator ask for it? This one is just the right size.
You: Thanks, here's your money - But how do you know it's for the curator?
Female Store Clerk: People from the museum often come over here. They say that the curator likes to write descriptions on his own, so they like to buy ours.
You: I see...
Now that you've bought a sign, hurry and take it to the curator.
Museum Curator: "No coins". Look, I also write some information about mummies and the way one is made. What do you think? Is there anything you can't read?
You: It's very clear! You did a really good job of it.
You look carefully at the description. From the production process to the reasons why coins are forbidden, everything is stated very clearly.
As soon as you bring the sign back, the curator starts writing immediately and finishes it in a short time.
Museum Curator: That's good. *Sigh* Khaimit has a long history with a rich cultural heritage. Even today, the people here are still extraordinarily religious.
Museum Curator: It has also led to misconceptions... If more people could believe in science, then the significance of the museum will be fulfilled.
Vyn: Agreed.
Vyn: In the country where I was born, the church also bound the people with stereotypes in the same manner, restricting the development of the society...
Vyn: I believe, however, that this would only be temporary.
The curator looks at Vyn gratefully, patting him on the shoulder.
Museum Curator: Exactly, young man! The young generation like you are the best hope for the future!
Vyn: Thanks. We shall take our leave first then. We look forward to seeing the exhibition soon.
Museum Curator: It'll be done soon. See you soon, guys.
You: See you later, curator!
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