Secrets of the Tomb Main Story 3-4: Layers of Suspicion
Overview
- Stage Cost: None
- First Clear Rewards:
Astral Memory x10
Guide
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Script
The suspicious figure seemed to be running towards the stone room in the center of the ruin underground. Quickly chase them and see what happens!
Luke: Freeze!
Luke's roar shocks the figure that is trying to run out of the tomb.
In an instant, everyone runs forth to block the exit that he's trying to escape from.
Marius: This road is closed. No running away.
The man finally stops. He slowly turns around...
You: You!
In a slightly stained lab coat, the man looks disheveled tired as a whole.
He's the same man you saw in front of the Rubis Museum!
Vyn: Professor Barr Ralph, I never thought I would meet you here. It is truly an honor.
Ralph: Haha, you came here a little faster than I expected.
Ralph: However, you don't look very bright since it took you this long to find this place despite the numerous hints I gave.
You: (Hint? What does he mean by that?)
Artem: Did you deliberately lure us here?
Ralph: What do you think? Do you really think you can find the hidden door I set up just by investigating the Hessu Ruins?
Ralph: If I hadn't sent you the invitation, are you able to follow the clues to come here?
What Ralph says is strange, and it feels like every word of his holds meaning of some sort.
He seemingly ... remarks that the reason you were able to enter the underground ruin is due to his deliberate guidance.
He's been subtly luring all of you here, to discover what's going on.
Why? It doesn't make sense ... Why did he deliberately let people find out about everything?
Luke: ... Do you admit that you are responsible for all the strange events in the Hessu Ruins?
You: Did you also prepare the holy water in the stone troughs of the ruins, taken by tourists?
Ralph: Oh? You seem to already know quite a lot.
Ralph let out a contemptuous laugh, basically admitting to everything.
Artem: What is your purpose?
Ralph: Heh. It would be too boring if I had no one to share my great achievements with.
Ralph: However, ending it prematurely won't be any fun. Plus, I have more important things to do.
Ralph takes a step backward as he speaks.
As he moves, everyone instinctively crowd him to prevent him from escaping.
But then, pungent-smelling smoke suddenly assaults your nasal cavity.
Luke: Watch out, it's a smoke bomb!
You: Yikes!
The strong smell chokes you, making your eyes sting.
You can feel the confusion around you, alongside strong, irritating, fumes that make you cough furiously.
You don't know how long has been before everything around you gradually quieten down.
A burning sensation comes over the skin around your eyes. You barely manage to crack them open.
Luke: [Player], Are you okay?
Artem: Do you feel any discomfort?
You: ...
Vyn: Do not move. Let me see...
Vyn: Fortunately, only your eyes are a little swollen. You will be fine after rinsing it with water for a bit.
You: Phew, I'm good.
While answering him, you suddenly realize that something is missing...
You: Where is Ralph?
Marius: He ran away.
Marius shakes his head with a regretful expression.
Marius: He is familiar with the structure of the underground ruin. The moment the smoke emerged, that man disappeared.
Luke: It may be difficult to find him on our own. We can only...
You: Let's go back and report this to the police first. I think the only thing we can do now is to let the police handle it.
Luke: Yeah, let's go back up first.
Hessu Ruins
Hurry and return to the ground of Hessu Ruins and let the police know what just happened!
Before entering the underground ruin, Artem had already contacted the police officers.
So, Khaimit's officers were already waiting for you by the time you got out.
You immediately recounted everything that has just happened...
Police Officer: I-It turned out to be Professor Ralph!?
Police Officer: Goodness, this is... something.
You: We also think it's ridiculous.
Police Officer: I'm going to contact Captain Yehya to find out what to do next.
Police Officer: The information that you have collected in the underground ruin will also be handed over to the professionals, for filing and analysis.
Police Officer: Thanks for everything, please take a rest first. If there is any news, Captain Yehya will contact you at once.
You: Yes, please.
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