Darknight Hero's Alibi (Quest)

Darknight Hero's Alibi is the third and final part of .
==Steps==
# Go to Dawn Winery
# Furnish Diluc with the information
# Leave winery
# Collect Mist Flower Corolla from beside the water (0/4)
# Give 4 Mist Flower Corolla to Diluc
# Set the elemental bait
# Talk to Diluc
# Defeat the slimes
#* Wave 1: 
#* Wave 2: 
#* Wave 3: 
# Talk to Diluc
# Go to the tavern
# Wait until night (19:00 – 06:00)
#* Huffman will appear in the tavern.
# Pose as a customer and speak to Diluc
# Leave Tavern
# Place the elemental bait near the side gate
# Talk to Diluc
# Face the Abyss Order head-on at Mondstadt's front gate
# Defeat the Abyss Order attackers
#* Diluc will join your party for this battle.
#* Wave 1: 
#* Wave 2: 
#* Wave 3: 
# Return to the tavern before Huffman
==Gameplay Notes==
* During step 11–18, player will not be able to use Waypoints or Statues of The Seven to teleport.
==Trial Character==
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Diluc)
: Paimon: Master Diluc! Paimon has something important to tell you—
: Diluc: Yes... about Kaeya...
: Diluc: I should have known he would see this as the perfect opportunity to get back at me.
: Paimon: Sounds like there's a bit of bad blood between you guys then?
: Diluc: I shan't get into that now. More importantly, the Knights of Favonius are responding more or less as I had anticipated.
: Diluc: All we need to do now is think of a counter plan.
: Steer clear of the tavern, for starters.
:: Diluc: That won't work. It will only arouse the Knights' suspicion if I don't show up as they're expecting.
:: Diluc: That's what Kaeya is counting on.
:: Paimon: Hmm... so what are we gonna do?
: Do you have any ideas?
: Diluc: Patience. Let me think for a moment...
: Diluc: ...
: Diluc: If they intend to monitor me, then so be it.
: Diluc: We can use this to create the perfect alibi.
: Paimon: What's an alabla— an alibi?
: Diluc: If you want to find out, maybe you can do me a small favor first.
: Paimon: Oh come on! Why do you love cliff hangers so much?
: Diluc: In Mondstadt, Mist Flowers are most commonly found in a region just .
: Diluc: If you could gather some for me, I'd be most grateful. I will make other preparations here in the meantime.
;(Talk to Diluc again)
: Diluc: In Mondstadt, Mist Flowers are most commonly found in a region just .
: Diluc: Once you've gathered enough , I will discuss the plan further with you.
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;(After gathering the Mist Flower Corolla)
;(Talk to Connor)
: Connor: The method for obtaining mist flower extract is kind of my own invention. So please, keep it a secret until I've managed to publish it.
;(Talk to Diluc)
: Diluc: Ah, you're back.
: Diluc: Allow me to introduce the winery's master brewer—
: Connor: So many Mist Flowers... Great! I can't wait to see how this turns out!
: Diluc: So, are you certain the equipment can withstand this level of purity?
: Connor: Oh my... my goodness, the winery owner himself is addressing me directly!
: Connor: Don't worry, sir! It is always my honor to serve you, even if it means risking my life!
: Paimon: Huh? What's so life-threatening about this?
: Connor: Please excuse me — I must get to work!
: Paimon: What's he gonna do with a bunch of Mist Flowers?
: Diluc: Long story short...
: Diluc: A few days ago, the winery was experimenting with some new flavors. They wanted to see if Mist Flower can truly add a crisp and refreshing taste.
: Diluc: Sure enough, they discovered that the flower's extract is truly potent.
: Paimon: So the new batch is selling like hot cakes?
: Diluc: No, not potent in terms of attracting customers, but slimes.
: Diluc: Slimes need to extract elemental energy to survive... For them, this substance is simply irresistible.
: Diluc: So I thought to myself, "I wonder how much trouble I could cause now that I know this..."
:Refining: *bang crash wallop*...
: Paimon: Yikes! What was that noise?
: Connor: Ah... C—Cold... so c—cold... Master Diluc, purification complete, sir! B—But the equipment is...
: Diluc: Marvelous work. Don't fret about the equipment, I shall have my butler order more immediately.
: Paimon: "Marvelous! Jolly-ho! Spiffing! Somebody fetch the butler!" Paimon never knew you had to be so well-spoken to get a job in the alcohol industry.
: Diluc: This is what I was talking about.
: Diluc: Mist Flower extract... or for our purposes, "Elemental Bait."
: Paimon: Wow, it really has a strong elemental... whiff! Can we test it out?
: Diluc: Sprinkle a little on the ground over there — careful, just a small amount.
;(After setting the bait)
: Paimon: And then? That's it?
: Paimon: How long does it take before...
:;(Slimes start approaching)
:???: *squelch squelch*
: Paimon: Holy moley, it really does attract slimes! ...And even more than we expected...
: Diluc: It appears the potency is greater than anticipated...
: Diluc: We'd better get rid of them before they wreak havoc on the manor.
;(Talk to Diluc again)
: Diluc: Let's discuss the plan some more after we've dealt with these slimes.
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;(After defeating all the waves of slimes)
: Paimon: Whew... Such a powerful effect from such a small amount of extract. At least we didn't go picking wild flowers for nothing.
: Paimon: Alright! So can you tell us what your plan is now, Master Diluc?
: Diluc: Yes. The plan is...
:;(Fastforward the explanation)
: Diluc: ...and so I expect it to all go down without a hitch.
: Paimon: Hmm... Are you sure it will work?
: Paimon: You're the only person in the plan...
: Diluc: I have persevered alone from the start.
: Diluc: Now, I alone must face what lies ahead.
: Paimon: Well... if you already made up your mind...
: Paimon: But until that moment comes, Traveler and Paimon can still help you out where we can. Isn't that right, ?
: Sure.
: If the price is right.
:: Paimon: Hey! Don't be so cheeky!
: Diluc: I am indeed indebted to you. I shall see you at the , as per the plan.
: Paimon: Let's wait until evening to meet Master Diluc at the tavern.
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;(At the tavern during the night)
: Diluc: Greetings, Mr. Huffman of the Knights of Favonius. To what do I owe the pleasure at this hour?
: Huffman: ...Oh, erm, nothing... I'm merely procrastinating. I thought I might indulge myself with a beverage or two.
: Huffman: Ah, Traveler! Fancy meeting you here.
: Paimon: Oh, we were in the mood for an evening stroll.
: Diluc: What would you like to drink?
: Huffman: I'll have a Dandelion Wine, I suppose.
: Paimon: Ooh, Paimon wants apple juice!
:;(Paimon and Diluc nod their heads at each other)
: Paimon: ...Aw, but Paimon forgot to bring her coin pouch! , do you have any Mora on you?
: I also forgot to bring mine.
:: Diluc: Then I must regretfully ask you to come back when you can pay.
: Can I start a tab?
:: Diluc: Apologies, we do not give credit here.
: Huffman: Well in that case... let this be my treat.
: Paimon: No need! We'll be back in a jiffy~
;(Talk to Huffman)
: Huffman: It's only a couple of fruit juices, really, let me get them for you.
;(Talking to Diluc again)
: Diluc: Hmm? You'd better get on with it, I can't wait all evening.
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;(Outside the tavern)
: Paimon: Huffman showed up, just as expected.
: Paimon: Okay, remember the plan? Go to the city's and place the Elemental Bait.
:;(After placing the bait, various slimes appear in the distance)
: Paimon: Whoa~ You used all of it... This is gonna be pretty epic.
: Paimon: Yikes, here come the slimes... Quick, let's get to the tavern before anyone spots us.
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:;(Inside the tavern)
: Huffman: ...Captain Kaeya is no doubt a formidable knight, but he also brings us more than his share of hassle...
: Huffman: No, this isn't right. I should not be talking about my superior in such a manner. If he were to overhear me...
: Paimon: We're back! Is my apple juice ready?
: Diluc: One moment.
: City Gate Guard (Guy): Mr. Huffman, Mr. Huffman! A situation at the side gate! Everyone to the side gate!
: Huffman: What is it? What happened?
: City Gate Guard: It's... Slimes, Mr. Huffman.
: Huffman: Slimes? You see them all the time, what's the big panic?
: City Gate Guard: We do, but... Sir, there are more slimes out there now than all the slimes I've seen in my life added together!
: Paimon: Ahh... Whoa...
: Huffman: Surely this couldn't be the Abyss Order's secret weapon...
: Huffman: But... I have another matter to attend to here—
: Diluc: Oh? The matter of your Dandelion Wine?
: Huffman: N—No, I... That's not what I meant...
: Diluc: Hmph. So this is how the Knights of Favonius conduct themselves in a crisis.
: Diluc: The Abyss Order is encroaching on the city gates, and your response is to sit here... drinking wine?
: Diluc: It's like I've always said. The Knights are not to be trusted.
: Huffman: I...
: Huffman: *sigh* Master Diluc is right, my conduct here has been below par.
: Huffman: I shall set off at once. But first...
: Huffman: , may I have a quiet word?
:;(Privately)
: Paimon: Huh?
: Huffman: Shh, keep your voice down. I presume you know what this is about. Please watch Diluc for me — do not let him leave under any circumstances!
: Huffman: I must head to the side gate, but I'll be back shortly. I'm counting on you!
:;(Huffman goes fend off the slimes)
: Diluc: Good. That's him out of the way.
: Paimon: Everything's going according to plan!
: Diluc: I must get going too. I won't have a second to spare if I'm to be back in time.
;(If you get near the guards)
: Paimon: The knights are going to spot you if you go any further. Come on. Let's head to the front gate and get ready for battle.
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;(At the city gates)
;(A cutscene plays)
:: Diluc: Ah. There you are.
:: Diluc: Dealing with you will be the easy part.
:;(Diluc fights off all the incoming hilichurls and Abyss Mages)
:;(Cutscene ends)
;(After defeating all enemies)
: Paimon: Classic Master Diluc — not a baddie left standing.
: Diluc: Nothing more than a few hilichurls.
: Diluc: No time to chat. I don't know how long those slimes will keep Huffman occupied. Best get back to the .
: Paimon: Whew, glad that's settled! Let's get back to the — You think Huffman is back yet?
;(If the player takes too long to get back to Angel's Share)
: Paimon: Ahem, where do you think you're going? We need to get back right away!
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;(Inside Angel's Share)
: Diluc: It seems Huffman hasn't yet returned.
: Diluc: We made it in time.
: Huffman: *panting* ...The situation is sorted now. I never expected that the Abyss Order's army would turn out to be nothing more than a few slimes.
: Diluc: That is a surprise.
: Diluc: Perhaps the Knights' true calling is to be slime exterminators. Who knows, domestic pest control may turn out to be a more valuable use of your resources.
: Huffman: Master Diluc, please, have you no respect at all...
: Huffman: , how come you're sweating so much? You didn't leave, did you?
: No, it's just really warm in here.
:: Huffman: Is it...? But if that's the case, why are you also out of breath?
: I just did some squats.
:: Huffman: Is thats so? But why now of all times, for the love of Barbatos...
: Paimon: Uh-oh, Huffman is getting suspicious!
: Huffman: Hmm...
: Huffman: Excuse me, sir. Might I be so bold as to inquire...
: Huffman: ...Did you see Master Diluc— I mean, today's bartender... Did you see him leave just now?
: Paimon: Yikes! He's asking other customers... We're done for!
: ...
: Patrons: Master Diluc? Why no, he's been behind the bar this entire time.
: Huffman: I see...
: Diluc: Mr. Huffman, your Dandelion Wine.
: Diluc: You ought to get back after this. Send my regards to the rest of the Knights.
: Huffman: Oh... Never mind, I must be going, I should report back. Here, take this as a token of my esteem.
: Huffman: Hmm... How odd...
:;(Huffman mumbles as he leaves the tavern)
: Paimon: Phew! That was too close! Paimon was sure we were toast...
: Diluc: I foresaw this eventuality...
: Diluc: ...So all the guests here tonight, save you two, are my own people from the Dawn Winery.
: Paimon: They're all in on it?
: Kaeya: Not all of them... Or should I say, not all of us.
: Paimon: Kaeya!? Where did you come from?
: Kaeya: I just picked a good spot to quietly sit and watch the show.
: Paimon: Whaaa... You've been here this whole time!?
: Kaeya: Correct. "The Darknight Hero's Alibi"... I think it's my favorite chapter so far. More intriguing than a fine wine.
: Diluc: Hmph...
: Diluc: So? You plan to report everything to the Knights of Favonius?
: Kaeya: Haha... Come now Diluc, you know me better than that. I have no interest in exposing secrets.
: Kaeya: I was just curious to see how far Mondstadt's Darknight Hero would really go.
: Kaeya: And you did not disappoint.
: Diluc: I have nothing to prove to you.
: Kaeya: Oh, naturally.
: Kaeya: I must say though, one thing I didn't see coming is that the mighty Darknight Hero would actually need help from other people...
: Diluc: Sorry, we're closing. Please see yourselves out.
: Kaeya: Alright, alright... I have no further need of wine to entertain myself tonight, in any case.
: Kaeya: Just one last thing before I go.
: Diluc: It had better be the very last thing.
: Kaeya: I feel strangely comforted by the fact you now have an assistant, Diluc.
: Diluc: ...
: Kaeya: I hope you all a wonderful night.
:;(Kaeya leaves)
: Paimon: What was all that about?
: Diluc: Don't mind him.
: Diluc: Thank you for all your help with this matter. This is a token of my gratitude.
: Paimon: Woooow! Thanks Master Diluc!
: Diluc: I'm in the habit of working alone, but I did enjoy having your assistance this time.
: Diluc: In the future, if there's anything you ever need, you can come to me for help.
==Soundtracks==
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
es:La coartada del Héroe Oscuro (misión)
ja:闇夜の英雄のアリバイ (任務)
pt-br:Álibi do Herói Obscuro (Missão)
vi:Bằng Chứng Ngoại Phạm Của Anh Hùng Bóng Đêm (Nhiệm Vụ)