Way of Primaveral Blade: Cleanse

Way of Primaveral Blade: Cleanse is an Adventure Mission on The Xianzhou Luofu from the Saga of Primaveral Blade event.
==Steps==
# Talk to Huohuo
# Go to Aurum Alley and talk to Skott
# Talk to Tail
==Dialogue==
===Talk to Huohuo===
:Huohuo: March, (Trailblazer), we heard that Skott sent you a challenge, so we were wondering if there's anything we can do to help you defeat him.
:March 7th: Thanks, Huohuo! You've already been a huge help by teaching me how to use the exorcising tools! Even though I've only been learning swordplay for a short time, I'm confident I can take down the IPC mechs.
:Huohuo: Don't mention it. It's actually me who should be thanking you, March.
:Tail: But seriously, didn't (Trailblazer) kick Skott's butt already? So why's he back again? Don't humans ever learn from their mistakes?
:March 7th: No, no, Mr. Tail. There's a saying, "Revenge is a dish best served cold," but Skott hardly has any patience. He couldn't resist the temptation to get back at us.
:March 7th: Still, if that's how I beat him... it'd be a little less... satisfying.
: Giving Skott a good beating isn't satisfying enough for you?
::March 7th: Hmm... I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just wouldn't be satisfying enough.
: So, what would be your ideal way of teaching him a lesson?
::March 7th: Actually, I have no idea...
:Tail: I get it. Some people never learn, no matter how many times you knock them down. They'll never admit defeat or learn anything.
:Huohuo: So... how do we get him to admit defeat?
: Do you have any ideas, Mr. Tail?
:Tail: Listen kid, I'm not trying to rag on you, but you're always playing into Skott's hands with your approach.
:Tail: He set up these rules for a fight between his mechs and your sword, and you agreed. Then he laid out what to do if you win or lose, and you agreed again... It's basically just another one of Skott's organized sports events, and it's not even fun if you win!
: Rules are made to be broken!
::Tail: Hey, cut it out kid, just leave the cool catchphrases to me!
: What do you think, Mr. Tail?
::Tail: Hmm, looks like you've come to the right person.
:Tail: I'm a heliobus, and I've got a few tricks up my sleeve! Just remove my seal, Huohuo...
: Is it really okay to remove your seal?
::Tail: What's the harm? As long as you don't go snitching to that Ghosty, we won't run into any trouble.
: Are you planning to possess Skott?
::Tail: Heh, just possessing him won't be enough. I'm going to get inside his head.
:Tail: Just wait and see. I'll make Skott change his mind and admit defeat wholeheartedly. What do you say?
:March 7th: Whoa! You're awesome, Mr. Tail!
: I'll leave it to you then, Mr. Tail!
: Just a moment. I have something else to do.
===Go to Aurum Alley and talk to Skott===
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:Skott: Well, well, if it isn't our hero March 7th!
:March 7th: Hmph, I'm not hiding or backing down. You challenged me, and I'm here to accept it.
:Skott: We're here to fight. What's wrong with you people? Sending me a threatening letter? Who are you trying to scare?
:March 7th: A threatening letter? What are you even talking about?
:Skott: Oh, stop playing dumb! Didn't you slip this into my pocket?
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:March 7th: "Mr. Skott, a great sinner of arrogance and insolence."
:March 7th: "You have inflicted your twisted lust for power upon that innocent shop owner and insulted the extraordinary art of Xianzhou swordplay."
:March 7th: "We have decided to make you confess all your crimes in person. The time for change is now, your twisted desires will be stripped away by us."
:Skott: The writing is terrible... I wouldn't have understood it if you hadn't just read it to me.
:Tail: What the heck did you just say!?
:Skott: Hey, who said that?
:Huohuo: No... no one said anything! You must have imagined it!
:Skott: Well, enough for chit-chat. March 7th, I'm going to make you bark...
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:Skott: I didn't even see her draw her sword. Time seemed to freeze, and all I saw was a flash of green fire.
:Skott: In an instant, I remembered staring out at the sea as a child, glimpsing a faint green light through the thick fog, which turned out to be the home of that girl — Rakshmi.
:Skott: Seriously, who lights a green lantern in their house? Those guys must be nuts.
:Skott: Ah... why am I suddenly remembering these things? Is my life flashing before my eyes? Am I... dead...?
====Explore Skott's inner world====
:Tail: Looks like this is Skott's mind. I'd better find where his most twisted desires are lurking.
;(Listen to the father and son's talk)
:Skott Sr.: Skott! Get your butt over here!!!
:Tail: Oh, this guy looks just like his old man. Humans spend decades trying to heal their childhood traumas, and Skott might be no different.
:Skott: What's with all the yelling on a weekend, Dad? I was sleeping!
:Skott Sr.: Sleeping... Heh, how many times do I have to tell you? Do credits sleep? Does the free market sleep? Does the invisible hand sleep? Forget it, we'll discuss this later.
:Skott Sr.: Pephana's parents came by earlier. They heard about Pephana breaking his leg while playing skydart, and they found out that you carried him to the hospital... so they decided to visit the "father of their son's best friend."
:Tail: So, Skott was kind-hearted as a kid.
:Skott Sr.: You idiot! Aren't you and Pephana competing for the captain position on the skydart team? Why are you befriending your own rival? And you even carried him to the hospital...? Heh, you're such a caring guy, aren't you?
:Skott Sr.: Lyndon Skott! How many times have I told you that our Skott family crest is the "Lone Wolf," and our family motto is "No enemies. No friends. Only prey." Would you carry your prey to the hospital?
:Tail: Well... little Skott was pretty unfortunate to be born into such a family.
:Skott: But... Dad, I broke his leg on purpose. If I hadn't taken him to the hospital, others would have suspected me...
:Tail: Wait, what???
:Skott Sr.: Ah, so that's how it is... I'm so sorry, Skott. I shouldn't have scolded you. I apologize.
:Skott: It's okay Dad, because you're the best.
:Tail: Umm... I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It seems his most twisted desires aren't here.
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;(Listen to the group of IPC workers)
:Disciplinary Officer: Skott Sr., you're suspected of accepting a huge bribe. Now, come with us.
:Tail: Ah! The old guy got caught. Haha.
:Skott Sr.: Hahaha, I knew this day would eventually come. I only have one question, Captain: Who sold me out?
:Disciplinary Officer: An internal tip-off. We're not allowed to disclose any details.
:Skott Sr.: An internal tip-off... Most of those involved have neither the motive nor the evidence... Who could it be?
:Skott: It was me, Dad. I turned you in.
:Skott Sr.: You... Skott! You're the one who turned me in!
:Tail: Oh, man, this guy is heartless! The old guy looks like he's about to cry!
:Skott Sr.: I'm so proud of you!
:Tail: ...Proud?
:Skott: Dad...
:Skott Sr.: Use me as a stepping stone to reach greater heights! Lyndon Skott, you are the pride of the Skott family, a true lone wolf, and your dad is so proud of you.
:Skott: I'll do as you've taught me, Father.
:Tail: Jeez, this guy is simply hopeless... His most twisted desires aren't here at all.
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;(Listen to Ashavat and Skott's conversation)
:Ashavat: Hey, Skott, my best buddy, I'm getting transferred to the Tartarion. Let's grab a drink after work.
:Tail: This guy actually has friends... Maybe I can find something here that will make him change his ways.
:Skott: The Tartarion? That's the frontier fortification vessel, isn't it? You haven't slipped up at work lately, have you?
:Ashavat: Haha, so it was you who meddled and got me transferred, right? No one else on our team has the skill to pull something like this off.
:Tail: Haha, come on! Why am I not surprised at all?
:Skott: ...It couldn't be helped. Your position was so desirable. I had to make a move.
:Ashavat: It's not just about the position, is it? There's also Rakshmi... no one will ever compete with you for her again.
:Tail: Rakshmi...? "Glimpsing a faint green light through the thick fog..." Could it be that Rakshmi is the love of Skott's life?
:Ashavat: Please promise me that you'll treat her well.
:Skott: Of course, Ashavat. Go to the Tartarion without worries. I'll take care of her while you're away.
:Tail: Seems like his most twisted desires are not here, either.
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;(Listen to Rakshmi and Skott's conversation)
:Rakshmi: How long have we known each other, Skott?
:Skott: Around seven or eight years? Why?
:Rakshmi: We've been working together for so long, and I just realized our hometowns are so close to each other. Haha, talk about a coincidence.
:Skott: Yeah, we never get a chance to talk about this stuff at the office.
:Tail: Oh, I didn't realize Skott was actually a scumbag with a pure heart.
:Rakshmi: All these years, there's something I've been keeping to myself, too afraid to tell you.
:Skott: You like me, don't you?
:Rakshmi: W—Why are you being so blunt?
:Tail: Oh! Well done, Skott! I like your straightforward style!
:Rakshmi: Yeah... I want to be your girlfriend, Skott.
:Tail: Hahaha! Gotcha, Skott! I've found your weakness!
:Skott: Hahaha! Gotcha! Caught you off guard!
:Tail & Rakshmi: Wait, what???
:Skott: I recorded everything! You know office romances are strictly forbidden in our department. Once I make this recording public, you'll never be able to compete with me for the Specialist position! Hahaha!
:Tail: What the...
:Rakshmi: Well... Hahaha, alright, that's exactly what I love about you, Skott.
:Tail: What the heck...
:Rakshmi: I'll step aside for you. But when the day comes that I surpass you in the same manner, I hope you'll acknowledge my intentions.
:Skott: Thanks, but no thanks. I'm a lone wolf, remember?
:Tail: Oh, he's such a jerk.
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;(Approach the wolf)
:Tail: Is that a wolf? Wait, no, that must be Skott himself.
:Tail: The crown behind him must be his most twisted desire!
:Tail: Finally, I've found the depths of your hopeless soul. I'll strip away your twisted desires.
:Skott: Who are you? This is my place. How did you get in here?
:Tail: I can come and go as I please. Do I need your permission?
:Tail: Well, let me tell you something... In your quest to reach the top, you've trampled over everything that's decent!
:Skott: It's all about success. I'm the pride of the Skott family, a certified "lone wolf." I'll do whatever it takes to reach the pinnacle of life.
:Tail: But are you truly happy? You've sacrificed your family, your friends, and your love, all for those meaningless credits... Ask yourself: Are you truly happy?
:Skott: Am I happy...? Am I... truly happy... I...
:Skott: Oh! I'm so happy! I'm ecstatic! You couldn't even begin to imagine how happy I am!
:Skott: Sacrificing my emotions? Hah, what a joke! What good do my emotions do me? Can they turn into a delicious meal or a glass of wine? Can they pilot a starship or buy me a mansion?
:Skott: So, answer me this! Do you think anyone would pay credits for my "emotions"? No way! But I can trade my credits for emotions! With enough credits, I can make anyone my friend!
:Tail: Ah... this man is truly hopeless. Maybe I need to try a different approach this time.
:Skott: But I'm not about to spend my hard-earned credits on something as pointless as emotions! I'm a lone wolf! A lone wolf from the Skott family! With no enemies or friends, only prey!
:Tail: Bring it on, Skott the lone wolf! I'll show you what I'm made of!
;(Enter battle} 
* Wave 1: , 
* Wave 2: , 
;(During wave 2)
:Skott: Hawoo! Hawooo...!
===Talk to Tail===
;(After the battle)
:IPC Worker (I): Specialist Skott! Specialist Skott! What's the matter?
:Skott: Whew...
:IPC Worker (II): Specialist Skott, March 7th swung her sword, and something green entered your body... Then you froze and started muttering something... Are you okay?
:IPC Worker (I): Hey! March 7th! What did you do to Specialist Skott?!
:March 7th: Me? I didn't do anything, seriously.
:Huohuo: Mr. Tail, what... what did you do to Skott?
: You didn't drain all of his emotions, did you?
: You didn't possess him, did you?
:Tail: Come on, what are you thinking? I just stripped away his most twisted desire! Watch what's about to happen, haha!
:Skott: Wooh, woooh...
:Huohuo: Skott seems weird... Did you really make him change his ways, Mr. Tail?
:Tail: Well, this is my first time doing something like this, so I'm not sure how things will turn out.
:March 7th: You've managed to make a guy like him turn over a new leaf. You're amazing, Mr. Tail!
:Tail: Heh, I'm even more amazing than you think. Look, it's kicking in now...
:Skott: Hawoo! Hawooo...!
:IPC Worker (II): Specialist Skott, what's wrong with you!?
:Skott: Owoo! Hohohohohow awoo...
:Skott: Howoo! Howoo! Awoo...
:IPC Worker (I): Specialist Skott, snap out of it!
:March 7th: What have you done to him, Mr. Tail?
:Tail: I removed his twisted desires, and now he's genuinely trying to become a "lone wolf."
: You're incredible.
::Tail: Of course I am. I've stolen his twisted heart!
: Good thing you're on our side.
::Tail: Yeah, you'd ought to remember it's best not to make an enemy out of Huohuo.
: Is this what you call "changing his ways?"
::Tail: What would you call it, then? Even a feral wolf is better than what he was, right?
:Skott: Awoo! Grrr...!
:IPC Specialist (I): Ah! Don't bite me, Specialist Skott!
:Skott: Awooo! Howhowhowooooo...!
:IPC Specialist (II): Run for your life! Specialist Skott has gone insane!
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:March 7th: I thought Mr. Tail would possess me and teach me some super cool heliobus swordplay...
:Tail: Nah, I told you I'm not really one for violence!
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==Trivia==
*The method of which Tail causes Skott to change his mind is a reference to the JRPG , in which the player while send numerous letters throughout the game to criminals and then enter their "mind palace" in order to "change their heart."
*The green lantern Skott recalls seeing through the foggy night is likely a reference to F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, wherein the titular Jay Gatsby purchases his waterfront mansion for the express purpose of viewing the green light at the end of his romantic interest Daisy's dock.
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