A Breach Starts with a Crack
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Brief
The crisis that befell Wuling has ended, but Zhuang Fangyi seems to need help with something. Ask her about it.
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Rewards
Operational EXP ×300 Operational EXP ★★★★★ Raises the Endministrator's Authority Level. 
Origeometry ×2 Origeometry ★★★★★★ An extremely rare crystal habit of Originium with many potential uses. 
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Arms INSP Set ×2 Arms INSP Set ★★★★ A material that provides a lot of weapon EXP. Overview › 
Protohedron ×2 Protohedron ★★★★ A material that upgrades operator skills. Overview › 
T-Creds ×4,000 T-Creds ★★★★ TC for short. This currency is recognized and used in many places. Steps
1 Contact Zhuang Fangyi
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
Hmm? Well ... it's alright. I just arrived, too.
Zhuang Fangyi
And you? All drenched in sweat. Did you come rushing here?
Zhuang Fangyi
...Liar.
Zhuang Fangyi
Nefarith left quite a mess... There's a lot on the agenda and it's a little tiring.
Zhuang Fangyi
The AIC Factory has quickly restored our post-disaster Xiranite production. The Tianshi Pillar Array is also working properly again.
Zhuang Fangyi
As for city repairs, Mi Fu is handling it well. And Tangtang is taking care of her Stockade. I shouldn't be asking you, but...
Zhuang Fangyi
Words won't explain it. I should just show you myself.
Zhuang Fangyi
Indeed, Endmin. A new rift ... has appeared under Wuling.
Endministrator
Hey, not again...
Zhuang Fangyi
Technically, the fall of Nefarith should have brought peace. The lantern that symbolizes the peace of Wuling should be lit again.
Zhuang Fangyi
But even now, the lantern remains dark.
Radio
Endministrator
It's been a few days... I wonder if Tianshi Zhuang needs help with something.
Endministrator
I should ask her.
2 Go to the Marker Stone Flats View on map
Story update
Go to the Marker Stone Flats and meet with Zhuang
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
Definitely not. But my schedules are packed. A leisurely walk is a luxury I can't afford.
Zhuang Fangyi
It's second nature to me. The matter is urgent so I just dragged you along without thinking.
Zhuang Fangyi
Though I blocked Nefarith's hit, the aftershocks have compromised the Xiranite Dam. A new rift has appeared.
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Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
Identity verified. Highest authority level confirmed. Access granted.
Zhuang Fangyi
Layouts of the underground area are quite complex. Stay close when we get there.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
A Viceroy of Wuling must constantly monitor the status of the underground array.
Zhuang Fangyi
This is why the office has an elevator that goes straight down.
3 Go to the Main Pillar Office
Story update
The crisis that befell Wuling has ended, but Zhuang Fangyi seems to need help with something. Ask her about it.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Wuling City is located on a rift hot spot. To suppress rift formation, we need more than the surface level Tianshi Pillar Array.
Zhuang Fangyi
The surface level and underground arrays work together to keep the rift and Blight Tide at bay.
Zhuang Fangyi
The underground array is buried deep under Wuling. Hardly anyone knows about it ... but this is for the best.
Zhuang Fangyi
*Sigh*... If we had kept the Xiranite Dam intact, the rift would have never reached here.
4 Go to the Main Pillar Office View on map
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, we should hurry.
Zhuang Fangyi
The Tianshi of the lab should have retrieved the Xiranite Nexus...
5 Assess the status of the underground rift View on map
Story update
Take the Main Pillar Office elevator and go to the Underground Array with Zhuang Fangyi
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
Yes...
Zhuang Fangyi
Ten years ago.
Zhuang Fangyi
The scroll preserves what the Wuling Science Station had left behind back then... Just a few traces...
Zhuang Fangyi
Once the dust settles at this place, I'll take you there for a tour.
Zhuang Fangyi
But ... you might be disappointed. The things inside are really old.
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Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
Transfer completed.
Zhuang Fangyi
Not good. Æther energy levels are rising. We must go!
O
Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
Data transfer in progress.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
After the battle ended, the original structure was completely destroyed.
Zhuang Fangyi
Nevertheless, we used Xiranite to create a temporary path...
Zhuang Fangyi
The observation point is up ahead...
8 Observe Zhuang Fangyi's work desk View on map
Story update
Zhuang Fangyi is busy reading the documents. The Endministrator must wait for a while.
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
If only we continued the project. The next iteration could have miniaturized it further for portability.
Zhuang Fangyi
Ask away.
Zhuang Fangyi
The Xiranite Nexus has great potential, but also problems that cannot be overcome.
Zhuang Fangyi
It consumes vast amounts of Xiranite to work. But that's no longer an issue since we're making a lot more Xiranite.
Zhuang Fangyi
Another problem is the way it fights the rift — it's essentially "brute-forcing".
Zhuang Fangyi
Yes. Sudden release of Xiranite energy will react with Æther and lead to unpredictable losses.
Zhuang Fangyi
Solving its issues within short notice will be challenging.
Zhuang Fangyi
But with your help, the damages can be minimized and Wuling City would hardly be affected.
Zhuang Fangyi
Of course, but the latest data has yet to be exported. This warrants a trip to the monitoring center.
Zhuang Fangyi
Sure. Once I'm done, I'll go find you at the monitoring center.
Zhuang Fangyi
But I have a few things ... to entrust Tianshi Ge with.
C
Chang Yun
I only saw this on a design drawing before.
G
Ge Yipu
*Sigh*... Years have passed since I last saw this thing.
9 Asks how Zhuang has been doing lately View on map
Story update
Zhuang Fangyi has worked for several days without rest. Ask her about her conditions.
Dialogue
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A ten-year old vintage Bamboo Brew. It must be very precious to Zhuang Fangyi, because she has not even touched its seal.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Careful! Aggeloi!
10 Get the Xiranite Nexus from the Institute View on map
Story update
Go to the Institute of Materials Science with Zhuang Fangyi to retrieve the Xiranite Nexus from the Xiranite Forge.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, no need to engage further. Let's retreat!
11 Open the Xiranite Forge View on map
Dialogue
Mi Fu
Just delivering some files. Feel free to ignore me.
Mi Fu
I got things to deal with. I'll be gone once the boss finish reading the documents.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
We have to leave for now. Once we can bring the Xiranite Nexus here, we'll be able to extend our stay.
Other dialogue
32 Game scripting dialogue not tied to a specific quest step.
Zhuang Fangyi
Careful!
Zhuang Fangyi
Thankfully we have enough Xiranite here to keep the Tianshi Pillar running at full power, which stops the rift from getting bigger.
Zhuang Fangyi
But ... as long as the rift remains, Wuling will not be safe.
Zhuang Fangyi
We once developed a device capable of sealing the rift. It's called the Xiranite Nexus.
Zhuang Fangyi
But things got in the way and development has been stalled. The device is still incomplete. We need your help.
Zhuang Fangyi
To counter the rift, we have decided to restart R&D for our rift sealing device, the Xiranite Nexus.
Zhuang Fangyi
However, the project was interrupted. What we have right now is an incomplete prototype. That's where you come in.
Zhuang Fangyi
I dragged you to the Underground Array to let you observe the rift up close, and assist you with your work.
Zhuang Fangyi
Æther energy levels are now very low. We must retrieve the data before it climbs back up.
Zhuang Fangyi
The observation point is up ahead. Follow me and watch your step.
Zhuang Fangyi
We only decided to retrieve the Nexus because you are with us. We now stand a chance to complete the project quickly.
Zhuang Fangyi
It's not surprising. After the project was stalled, the Nexus became a key component of the Xiranite Forge.
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, would you mind waiting for a bit? There are a few files that need my attention.
Mi Fu
Boss, I put the files on your desk like you said.
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A calendar. The work agenda goes deep into the night.
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A note written by Mi Fu.
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"Things are hectic but if you only eat when you're free, then you're never gonna eat."
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An order for a pallet of energy drinks, totaling 24 cans. The last order made was only a few days ago.
Zhuang Fangyi
What makes you say that?
Zhuang Fangyi
I am properly rested. Exhaustion will lead to mistakes at work.
Zhuang Fangyi
And mistakes are something we can ill afford right now.
Zhuang Fangyi
A tally of losses incurred by Wuling. It's better than my estimates.
Zhuang Fangyi
Let's head to the Research Center and get the Xiranite Nexus.
Zhuang Fangyi
Tianshi Ge, what's going on? I thought the Xiranite Forge would be open by now.
C
Chang Yun
The forge's pressure valve is malfunctioning and can't vent at all. We can't take out the Xiranite Nexus.
Zhuang Fangyi
Let me see... Yes. There's a problem with the pressure valve control script... Overwriting it will be difficult.
C
Chang Yun
Can't we just get the engineers to take this apart?
C
Chang Yun
The forge is obsolete anyway. We can't let it delay our subsequent tests.
G
Ge Yipu
*Sigh*. It'd be such a waste to take it apart. It might be old, but it's still useful in research and it still works.
G
Ge Yipu
This little old engine kept us company for quite a few years... But our need is urgent. Just get a team to dismantle it.
Zhuang Fangyi
No rush. Perhaps ... I can try adjusting the command script.
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, can you lend me a hand?