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I did not expect us to see each other again. How did you find this place?

You mean the runaway colossus?

Everything is proceeding unexpectedly smoothly. I am very close, just as you are.

Take a look. I don't have it in me to disrupt such a peaceful, picturesque scene.

A box with commissions from days past.

<color=#d8d769>Tip: You can re-enter the Strange Territory by selecting the corresponding commission, but rewards are only obtained on the first clear</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Tip: You can re-enter the Strange Territory by selecting the corresponding commission, but rewards are only obtained on the first clear</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

There's news of an Exotic Beast. Do you wish to search for it, even if the source cannot be verified?

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission switched.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Unable to accept now. Please come back later.</color>

You seem interested in the Strange Territory. It's full of resources, but there's danger lurking within too.

A few days back, we went to one of those places and met some creatures we've never seen before. Locals call them 'Exotic Beasts.' Fortunately, we managed to evade their attacks and come home with something sweet.

This is a 'Forever Provision.' This kind of provision gives you permanent buffs.

Exotic Beasts in Feral Strange Territories produce Provisions like this, so we'll never have to worry about food buff expiring if we go hunting there every now and then.

Additionally, our Engineering Department has invented a new kind of hunting tool—Hunting Net Launcher!

Our original Beast Traps can only catch smaller creatures, but now we can capture even bigger guys with our launcher.

Though, it doesn't work the same way since it's developed based on a Trap Net Launcher.

We deployed some launchers when we were retreating from the territory, so you can use them if you find them. I left a little guide too...

Ah, right. There're some other things you need to know.

Rhodes Island has sent over some Assist Gear.

They don't need to be actively deployed, and will take effect as long as you put them inside your Support Items inventory.

We can make more of them by upgrading Headquarters.

Alright, that's about it. Let's suit up and go to the Discovery Casket for some Exotic Beasts!

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission switched.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Temporarily unable to accept commissions. Please come back later.</color>

This is a risky invitation. Are you willing to accept this mysterious commission?

<color=#d8d769>Commission accepted.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Commission switched.</color>

<color=#d8d769>Temporarily unable to accept commissions. Please come back later.</color>

Don't worry, those guys are gone for good now. They won't be following us anymore.

I imagine they'll have a hard time squirming out anyway.

These crystals never stop growing. They may block the entrance, but they also make sure nobody breaks the stuff inside. It's all really well-preserved.

Are you able to give me an answer now?

What exactly are these things used for?

You better hold on tight to your jaws. Don't let 'em drop.

The girl gingerly wedges the two halves of the thick, heavy disc into the altar in the middle of the ancient witnessing chamber, every protrusion on its surface corresponding to a depression in the chassis.

After completing this placement, the girl gently pushes the disc counterclockwise in an almost effortless manner.

Even this tiny amount of force is enough to make the disc spin rapidly, the shaking of the ground from the disc's rotations palpable beneath your feet.

After many years of silence, this witnessing chamber is re-energized once more. Clear water gradually fills the pool, rays of light flow through crystalline stone, and the tremors beneath your feet become ever more evident.

Finally, the shaking stops, and the countless rays of light converge into the middle of the pool to sculpt a tall figure.

You... have... come.

Padishah Efendim...

Please forgive me for defiling this sacred place.

You have sought me. You have fulfilled your promise.

And so I shall honor mine, and hide the key within the timestream.

It shall guide you to <i>that place,</i> to all the wonders I wish to bestow upon your progeny.

May I, until the end of time, glimpse your countenance through their faces.

The man's figure fades away, the light and shadow shifting into a small canyon in the pool.

In what feels like only a few dozen seconds, the land rises and reforms, rivers change course, trees in the canyon grow and then wither rapidly, and everything warps beyond recognition through the erosion of time's passage.

I'm sorry, travelers, but our journey together ends here. I'm glad we met, and I hope I can travel with you again.

Those notes...

Did you leave them at the temple on purpose?

You saw?

I heard from the liaison officer that Rhodes Island is searching for ways to defeat the armies of the lords ameer. With all the smart people there, I figured they could probably help me.

We helped you find the witnessing chamber.

Is this your way of saying thanks?

This is my gift. Take it to a local Messenger, they'll be able to get you some help.

What about you then? Are you going to stay here?

Yes. I am getting close to <i>the answer.</i> I have to stay here to continue my search.

The image is changing too quickly.

You'll have a hard time getting any information out of it.

All it'll do is make your head spin.

I won't give up.

It's my obsession. Mine, and my entire line's.

I'm glad to spend time on it.

Best of luck, then.

May we meet again.

挑战模式

The 'Critical Contentions' Algorithm Experiment is now open.

This is an algorithm that will gradually make things more difficult for us. It may sound scary, but we don't have to start from zero. The system automatically imports the most recent Calculation Day data from the regular algorithm and computes a new one from that.

In 'Critical Contentions' Algorithm Experiment, we cannot save or load data, nor proceed further in any storylines.

When you fail or manually end this algorithm, your data will return to the state from before the test began. No test data from this experiment will be saved.

This is the first time I ever saw anyone defeat the minions of the lords ameer. I can't thank you enough.

We may have fended off this assault, but I doubt they'll give up so easily. There's not enough manpower in the camp. We'll need more help.

Come to think of it, we've had some dealings with an Archosauria tribe in the Eclumui Oasis. Perhaps they can help.

With their help, we will have a greater advantage in the upcoming fight.

Besides, if they've lived here for years, they must have more clues to the treasure.

But what kind of treasure attracts so many ameeri troops?

We interrogated a few captives. None of them know what exactly it is either.

They don't even know what it is?!

Nope. A few even said that they were kidnapping and looting just to find the treasure. If they can't find it, they'll force the locals to look for it.

What savage methods... The ameeri soldiers are harassing everyone everywhere. Who knows if that tribe is safe.

They built a temple of their own in the oasis. If you find the temple, you'll find them.

But I think our top priority right now is to report to the landship and wait for their assistance.

Don't worry. I've already sent out a letter asking for help. Let's be patient and wait.

Um... These are all the supplies. Please go over the checklist.

Good work, everybody.

I didn't expect the landship to send so many people here to help.

R-Right... There's one more carrying our luggage. He'll be here soon...

Oh, Passenger, it's you.