Of Grace and Gentle Might
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Brief
The Endministrator receives Zhuang Fangyi's invitation for a city tour while waiting for the new facility blueprints to be delivered.
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Opening dialogue
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Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
Personal information updates recorded for Chen Qianyu. Identity verified. Access granted.
Chen Qianyu
Wha...?! No-no-no, that's not what I meant! Hey redo that!
Chen Qianyu
Why...!
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Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
Identity verified. Highest authority level confirmed. Access granted.
Chen Qianyu
You passed the check? This thing's definitely not scanning faces!
Chen Qianyu
Then if I do this...
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Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
Biometric verification failed. Bio-biometric veri-verification ... failed!
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Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
Identity verified. Highest authority level confirmed. Access granted.
Perlica
Chen, Tianshi Zhuang is still waiting for us.
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Operating System Robot Voice (AIC System)
T-15 minutes to threshold. Class one cooling system reports normal pressure.
Zhuang Fangyi
Initiate third Xiranite energy injection. Monitoring instruments, prepare for datalogging.
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Ge Yipu
Readings from channel B-34 are exceeding the expected range from the pre-test simulations.
Zhuang Fangyi
Attempt recalibration. Try to minimize the interference.
C
Chang Yun
...It's not working. I'm getting the same thing. None of my numbers match those from Yinglung.
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Ge Yipu
Interference eliminated. Let's go for another run.
Zhuang Fangyi
We continue. Initiate fourth Xiranite energy injection.
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Chang Yun
Tianshi Zhuang, data adjustments for this run look pretty big. We might...
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Ge Yipu
...Ah! STOP THE RUN! STOP IT!
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Ge Yipu
*Sigh*... Chang Yun, how many runs have we had at this?
Zhuang Fangyi
Let me do it. But I need you to sort out the readings from the runs. Take a short break, and we'll continue after that...
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin?
Zhuang Fangyi
Okay then... Since the Endmin volunteered, I'll let you handle this little task.
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Chang Yun
Stop whining. Get some water and cool off the stabilizing rod. The cooling system's down again.
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Ge Yipu
Water? That's like baseline cooling efficiency. Your senior knows ice-making Originium Arts, right? Maybe we should get him instead.
Chen Qianyu
What's on your mind, Perlica?
Perlica
Just thinking about Viceroy Zhuang and her unique approach to leadership...
Perlica
Mi Fu, Yan Ning, and the others ... it seems they'd rather be her friend than treat her as their Viceroy.
Perlica
For Wuling, she'd give her all. None question her peerless skill, they only fear their friend ... might be burning herself out.
Chen Qianyu
Oh, Perly! Why did you start thinking about this again? Here are my two cents. I think Supervisor Perlica is extremely capable as well!
Chen Qianyu
Of course, the same applies to our Endmin!
Chen Qianyu
Once we get past the Bell of Three Presences of the Tianshi Bureau Academy, we'll be pretty close.
Perlica
Bell of Three Presences?
Chen Qianyu
HAS motto. "See true. Think clear. Practice plenty". Three presences, see?
Chen Qianyu
Though my HAS friends always joked it meant: "Eyes glazed. Brain fried. Hands cramped."
Chen Qianyu
...Speaking of which, maybe I should reach out for a gathering or something.
Chen Qianyu
I'm doomed… Now I'll be stuck pulling this ridiculous face every single scan-in?!
Steps
1 Talk to Zhuang Fangyi View on map
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
The area upstairs is the administrative office and labs for various fields of science.
Zhuang Fangyi
However, I believe you'll be more interested in the data room.
Zhuang Fangyi
Some of your old files and documents are stored there. Would you like to have a look?
Zhuang Fangyi
This way, please.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Your last departure was so... abrupt. Not even a proper goodbye.
Zhuang Fangyi
This city might've just been a pause for you... but we're not letting go of what you started here.
2 Follow Zhuang Fangyi View on map
Dialogue
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Young Tianshi (Bo)
Ma ... ma'am ... we've got ... bad news! I ... I...
Zhuang Fangyi
Take a breath. And then go on.
F
Fu Bo
One of the sky poles we're using for the performance ... we're just test flying the unit...
F
Fu Bo
...but the signal went out above ... Fangxing Avenue... We lost it...
Zhuang Fangyi
Fangxing Avenue...
Zhuang Fangyi
Oh. The pear blossoms are blooming already...
Zhuang Fangyi
Mi Fu's got a point. This lab's swallowing whole seasons. There goes spring again.
Zhuang Fangyi
You like it?
Endministrator
Hmm. This pear blossom aroma... I know it from somewhere.
Zhuang Fangyi
Did you just remember something?
Zhuang Fangyi
You actually brought a pear blossom sapling during your last visit to the Science Station. You even said a day will come when you'll raise a blooming orchard in Wuling.
Endministrator
A blooming orchard...
Endministrator
That must have been rather difficult in a place overrun by the Blight.
Zhuang Fangyi
Indeed. Preserving beautiful flowers like these is never easy, especially in those difficult times.
Zhuang Fangyi
But look, I have succeeded.
Zhuang Fangyi
Come with me, Endmin!
Radio
C
Curious Tianshi (Han)
Tianshi Zhuang, your new disciple?
Zhuang Fangyi
Oh, no. This is the Endministrator of Endfield Industries.
S
Surprised Tianshi (Zi)
The Endministrator?! Seriously...?
C
Curious Tianshi (Han)
Looks really young to me...
Zhuang Fangyi
Please don't mind them. Most of the young Tianshi never met you before. Hearsays and written records are all that they have.
Zhuang Fangyi
In fact, they've been keen to see you after hearing you were coming.
3 Help Zhuang Fangyi find the files View on map
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
You once said that when the city was complete, you'd sprint from the east to west in one breath.
Zhuang Fangyi
But with all these stairs now... "In one breath" might be asking too much.
4 Talk to Zhuang Fangyi View on map
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
The data room is upstairs from here.
Zhuang Fangyi
You should have full access to all the files.
Zhuang Fangyi
We had an intense discussion to name the Xiranite Nexus. The debate actually turned physical.
Zhuang Fangyi
Thankfully my mentor won in the end, or we'd have to call it ... *sigh* I still can't bring myself to say it...
6 Go to Fangxing Avenue View on map
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
Ah...?
Zhuang Fangyi
Sorry ... for dragging you all along. I got a little carried away. Hope you don't mind...
Zhuang Fangyi
Yes. It matters a lot, actually. I don't want this to spoil the event later on.
Zhuang Fangyi
I'm glad to hear that.
Zhuang Fangyi
So, in order to live up to your expectations, we should address this issue quickly.
Zhuang Fangyi
This sky pole seems to be flying normally... Maybe there's something wrong with its sensors.
Zhuang Fangyi
Odd...
Zhuang Fangyi
Mm!
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Wait... I think I hear a child crying.
Zhuang Fangyi
I can't just ignore this...
7 Look for the sky pole View on map
Dialogue
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Helpful Passerby (Passerby A)
No worries. Just let us handle this.
C
Cheerful Passerby (Passerby B)
The truck looks alright. We'll move it out of the way. Can't afford to let it affect the performance event.
C
Cheerful Passerby (Passerby B)
Got anything else I can help you with?
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Friendly Worker (Song)
Shen! Tianshi Zhuang! Let's surround this thing! Block that path! I'll cover here!
Zhuang Fangyi
Thank you, everyone.
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin!
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Friendly Worker (Song)
Hah. This one's slippery. I'll block that side.
F
Friendly Worker (Song)
Oh... OI! QUIT MOVING! Bloody machine!
Zhuang Fangyi
Shall we continue the chase?
Zhuang Fangyi
We've got to stop that sky pole.
9 Keep looking for the sky pole View on map
Dialogue
Da Pan
The performance's about to start. How am I supposed to serve anyone with this mess...
Zhuang Fangyi
My deepest apologies, Engineer Pan. I should have retrieved it sooner.
Da Pan
Oh ho-ho, Tianshi Zhuang... Can't believe you're personally running this errand.
Da Pan
Worry not. It's just cheap soup base. How about grabbing a meal? The performance is about to start!
Da Pan
WHA?! Geez!
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Diner Into Beauty (Diner C)
ARRRGH — My shirt!
F
Foodie Diner (Diner B)
IT'S ALL OVER MY HAIR!
C
Curious Child (Diner D)
HAHAHA! So cool!
A
Anxious Parent (Diner A)
AAARGGHGH! CHILI OIL! MY EYES BURNING!
Endministrator
Terribly sorry, people!
Zhuang Fangyi
Oh dear...
Da Pan
Ah, Endmin! You're here as well.
Da Pan
As for this sky pole... Its frequency readings have Fu Bo's —
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Aim at the array stabilizing rod. Get its energy level within the range of equilibrium. That'll help control its temperature.
Zhuang Fangyi
Did you ... activate this drone, Endmin? Its Arts Unit seems to be quite enhanced.
Zhuang Fangyi
Use the flow control node over there.
10 Inspect the sprinkler truck View on map
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
I'll try.
Zhuang Fangyi
Really? That's good.
Zhuang Fangyi
The drone caused a serious mess. Fu Bo needs to review this properly...
Zhuang Fangyi
Sorry for suddenly involving you in this.
Zhuang Fangyi
Fangxing Avenue often hosts events for Wuling's residents. In a city encircled by threats, these gatherings do wonders for morale.
Zhuang Fangyi
And this little thing ... is one of the most important performers we have for today.
Zhuang Fangyi
The world-changing missions of Endfield may call. But if you become blind to those who support you, that would be a shame...
Zhuang Fangyi
But ... when I saw that malfunctioning sky pole ... darting about without a goal in mind...
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Ah Zai
Ah, Tianshi Zhuang? Here to watch the performance?
A
Ah Zai
New Bamboo Dew Milk Tea! Second cup half price!... Here! Just take the last two! On the house!
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Ah Zai
One for solitary joy, two to unlock happiness!
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Ah Zai
Finally sold them all! Time to call this shift! BYE!
Zhuang Fangyi
Tell me, what is the Wuling you see?
Zhuang Fangyi
Oh, it's almost time.
Zhuang Fangyi
Time to take your proper spot.
Zhuang Fangyi
An occasional walk ... does help with remembering things we barely think about when busy.
Zhuang Fangyi
I'll find a way to make it up to everyone.
Zhuang Fangyi
Memory might have faded for you, but never for the city that waited.
Endministrator
So, you did plan this from the start, and gave yourself an excuse to leave the lab.
Zhuang Fangyi
My original plan involved a proper tour of Wuling with a rather detailed itinerary.
Zhuang Fangyi
...I suddenly wanted you to walk these streets of Wuling not as a strategist, but as a wanderer.
Endministrator
Yeah. Very sudden indeed.
Zhuang Fangyi
So for this unexpected reception, how would you rate Wuling's ... performance?
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin...
11 Talk to Zhuang Fangyi View on map
Dialogue
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Xiao Xiang (Xiang)
Waaa —! My chubby lung...! *Sniff*...
Zhuang Fangyi
Xiao Xiang? It's alright. Tell me what's wrong.
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Xiao Xiang (Xiang)
...It's the bad machine... WAAA —! A bad machine took my chubby lung!
Zhuang Fangyi
There, there. Now where did this machine go?
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Xiao Xiang (Xiang)
Over there... *Sniff* It flew over there...
Zhuang Fangyi
Thank you for telling me that. Let's buy you another chubby lung, okay?
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Xiao Xiang (Xiang)
Really...?
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Xiao Xiang (Xiang)
Then ... then I want the special TGCC crossover exclusive!
Zhuang Fangyi
Okay. The special crossover exclusive it shall be.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
A child lost a balloon...
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Tired Jogger (Jogger D)
Good ... day ... Tianshi ... Zhuang!
12 Follow the sky pole View on map
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
Tired?
Zhuang Fangyi
I'm afraid I didn't really catch it back then because of the noise. Sorry.
Zhuang Fangyi
But I already have the answer I need.
Zhuang Fangyi
The moment the Academy told me about your return, I began rehearsing a decade's worth of stories.
Zhuang Fangyi
But there's too much to be done, and the stories worth sharing are few.
Zhuang Fangyi
Anything you feel like hearing, Endmin?
Zhuang Fangyi
I was completely overwhelmed.
Zhuang Fangyi
Until one day, I read a question on the title page of an old book. It was a self-reflection written by a Tumu Tianshi.
Zhuang Fangyi
I asked myself the same question, and only submitted my applications after some deliberation...
Zhuang Fangyi
"Will the young still see the verdant hills and rivers?"
Zhuang Fangyi
One day, time will write that reply for us.
Zhuang Fangyi
But at this moment, the looming threat is what matters most.
Zhuang Fangyi
That's ... something I need to think about...
Zhuang Fangyi
Mmm.
Zhuang Fangyi
Before I joined the Wuling Science Expedition, I had many options ... and problems as well.
Zhuang Fangyi
It's just a very simple question.
Zhuang Fangyi
But in this untamed land, that question claws at my chest. Unexpectedly, unrelentingly.
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, I'm truly happy to see you back.
Radio
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Excited Jogger (Jogger A)
Tianshi Zhuang? You finally found the time to come jogging with us.
Perlica
The Institute of Materials Science is up ahead.
Chen Qianyu
Wow! They added another lab building in just a few years...
Perlica
Out of the numerous HAS proposals for dealing with the Blight, Project Xiranite seems to be getting plenty of attention.
13 Talk to Zhuang Fangyi View on map
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, have you seen the balloon and sky pole?
Endministrator
I only see a sprinkler truck involved in an accident...
Zhuang Fangyi
It must have been hit by the sky pole...
14 Talk to Zhuang Fangyi View on map
Dialogue
Zhuang Fangyi
Don't you want to spend more time here? There are still some documents in the data room.
Zhuang Fangyi
That being said, I was busy showing you around the place. I didn't even ask you how you felt about the city.
Zhuang Fangyi
That was pretty rude of me.
Zhuang Fangyi
So, Endmin. What do you think about this place?
Zhuang Fangyi
Haha. Do you think you'll like this place?
Zhuang Fangyi
......
Zhuang Fangyi
Never doubted it.
Zhuang Fangyi
I brought you here because I wanted to share a few moments from the past.
Zhuang Fangyi
Supervisor Perlica might need a while to get things done. Let's just wait outside.
Radio
Zhuang Fangyi
It's just up ahead!
Endministrator
Let's hurry!
Zhuang Fangyi
Yeah!
D
Distant Voice (Diner A)
WOW—! What da...?!
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, just re-approach the flow control if you need to charge up the drone.
Other dialogue
66 Game scripting dialogue not tied to a specific quest step.
Zhuang Fangyi
Ready to head over?
Zhuang Fangyi
This way, please.
Zhuang Fangyi
Of course. I'll be waiting here.
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Sprinkler Truck (Sprinkler Truck)
Chassis undamaged. Please keep your paws off the hood.
S
Sprinkler Truck (Sprinkler Truck)
Path obstructed. Please clear the roads ASAP.
S
Sprinkler Truck (Sprinkler Truck)
Assistance required!
C
Chang Yun
So? Is it working?
Zhuang Fangyi
......
G
Ge Yipu
......
Chen Qianyu
Er ... we've got this?
G
Ge Yipu
It ... worked! Wait! Let me check the data!
C
Chang Yun
Me too!
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin...
Zhuang Fangyi
Yes, though it's just a first step.
Zhuang Fangyi
We're looking for a set of suitable parameters. They'll ensure the Xiranite production facilities are PAC-compatible.
Zhuang Fangyi
With the success of our first step, we can start designing the blueprints of said facilities.
Perlica
Impressive ... and faster than expected. This could have only been achieved thanks to the Tianshi.
Zhuang Fangyi
Indeed. We should really give them some time to rest...
Perlica
Our research center has just received data from the Tianshi.
Perlica
However, it'll take a while to get the completed blueprints from them...
Zhuang Fangyi
While we wait, perhaps I can take the Endmin on a tour of the Central Laboratory.
Perlica
I can handle things on my own. Chen, why don't you join the tour as well?
Chen Qianyu
Me? Tianshi Zhuang has our Endmin covered. I can't add much. Maybe I should...
Zhuang Fangyi
Since Chen just returned to Wuling. Maybe there are places that she wants to visit again.
Chen Qianyu
Heheh... Yeah, this city's changed a lot. I really wanna do some exploring...
Perlica
Okay ... then I'm leaving our Endmin in your hands, Tianshi Zhuang.
Zhuang Fangyi
Mmm.
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Ge Yipu
One more run. Same parameters.
Zhuang Fangyi
Me? Thank you, but I'm alright.
Zhuang Fangyi
Ge Yipu and Chang Yun spent months on this project without a break. Compared to them, my contributions pale.
Zhuang Fangyi
I appreciate your concern.
Zhuang Fangyi
I never thought I'd hear you say this to me. The Endmin from my memories never showed restraint.
Zhuang Fangyi
...Supervisor Perlica.
Zhuang Fangyi
All reports and data generated since the founding of the Science Station are stored in this place.
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Wu Jingwei
Zhuang! Just at the right time! I was about to give you these data reports...
W
Wu Jingwei
Oh? The Endmin's here too?
Zhuang Fangyi
I'm with the Endmin. We're looking for information from the past.
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Wu Jingwei
Oh, you should have told me, girl. I can easily retrieve them for you!
Zhuang Fangyi
It's alright. I know where the records are.
Zhuang Fangyi
As for these reports, please deliver them to Supervisor Perlica. Thank you.
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Wu Jingwei
Haha. Alright, girl. I'll do as you say.
Zhuang Fangyi
Let's go, Endmin. They should be over here.
Zhuang Fangyi
Ah, well, there are moments when memories fail. Let's look for it together.
Perlica
Tianshi Zhuang, Endmin, the blueprints for the Xiranite production facilities are ready. We can now progress to the next phase of our collaboration.
Perlica
Good. I've notified Chen to make her way to the Core AIC Area. Let's rendezvous there!
Zhuang Fangyi
Thank you, but no... I've already taken my break, so it's time to get myself back to the Institute of Materials Science. Then I'll head to the Main Pillar and monitor the Tianshi Pillar Array.
Zhuang Fangyi
Me too.
Endministrator
I'm all ready.
Zhuang Fangyi
Nevertheless ... do allow me to express my gratitude.
Zhuang Fangyi
An eternity passed... Yet now, hope stirs again.
Zhuang Fangyi
But Chang Yun has been sending me data for quite a while. The situation is getting a little hot.
Zhuang Fangyi
Next time we meet, I'll get to see the technological wonders of Endfield, right?
Zhuang Fangyi
Endmin, are you ... busy with something else?
Zhuang Fangyi
There'll be plenty of time for that later.
Zhuang Fangyi
Over here, Endmin.
Zhuang Fangyi
This happens to be the students' recess. The place might get a little busy.
Zhuang Fangyi
To be honest, I wouldn't be getting this break if you never came to help us out.
Zhuang Fangyi
Keep up with the sky pole, Endmin! Don't let it escape.
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Slightly Sweating Jogger (Jogger B)
Wow. You actually brought a friend along, Tianshi Zhuang.
C
Chill Jogger (Jogger C)
Hoo... Hi there, Tianshi Zhuang...
Zhuang Fangyi
Sorry, folks. We really need to pass through this place!
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Yan Ning
Fangyi, once we completely fill up the Rift, maybe they'll build a brand new city there. If that day comes, I hope there's gonna be a 24/7 dessert store!
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Yan Ning
How about you? Don't tell me you're gonna ask for a brand new research building.
Zhuang Fangyi
There are enough labs already. I think we can use a mascot. We should place it somewhere really conspicuous. That empty plot next to the training grounds looks perfect.
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Yan Ning
The people working for the Sui Regulator would never agree. In fact, they keep complaining that the Yinglung Special Task Force isn't getting the training areas it needs—
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Yan Ning
*Gasp* Fangyi! Why did you leave the recording device on again?!