IV

IV is an NPC on Penacony located in Golden Hour.
==Profile==
(To be added.)
==Location==
==Achievements==
==Missions and Events==
==Voice Lines==
;Before completing Clockwork: IV
;(Version 1)
:: "The thirty billion man makes his grand entrance!"
;(Version 2)
:: "Comparing levels of superiority? Heh... Such a ridiculous comparison."
;After completing Clockwork: IV
;(Version 1)
:: "Mom, he was mean to me! Really mean!"
;(Version 2)
:: "I wanna sleep and wake up in a dream world."
==Dialogue==
;(First interaction)
:IV: Our eyes are often said to be the window to our souls. Back then, I wasn't able to grasp the true meaning of this phrase. But now, having gone through some ups and downs, I find myself staring at Penacony, hoping that my gaze can penetrate its extravagant and vain façade...
:IV: She exudes an air of elegance and luxury. The unceasing lights are the pearls on her necklace and the agates on her bracelet... Only by offering things to her can one stand a chance of gaining her favor.
:IV: Outworlder, you now have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to better assimilate in this grand and bustling metropolis. Will you seize it?
: You don't look like a local either.
::IV: ...This isn't the point. You should focus on what this chance can bring you!
: Are you a Riddler?
::IV: How boorish! I can't believe this is how you respond to my kind offer...
:IV: Listen, I have a part-time job for you. If you complete your job well, you'll earn a fortune — a sum you can hardly imagine.
:IV: It's pretty simple — I need you to gather a person's info for me. The means available to you include but not limited to: Recording her work and her everyday life, saving relevant images and videos, and obtaining any information about her via any channel possible...
: Stop! This sounds sick to me...
: Stalking, secret filming, nonstop surveillance...
:IV: Wha...!? Wh—What kind of wrong idea are you getting? I'm not... Oh, I see. I haven't told you anything about me...
:IV: I used to be a manga artist, and I'm now a producer. I was even feature in the Galactic Artists magazine of Epsilon before! Do you have any idea how big a deal that is?
:IV: Ahem, let me cut to the chase here. The subject of my investigation is a big shot in the Bloodhound Family, and I'm planning to film a superhero movie about her.
: It sounds shady to me. I'm not doing it.
:IV: Well... I never force people into doing things they don't like. Since you insist on saying no, I won't push you.
:IV: Anyway, if you change your mind, I'll consider giving you another chance.
;(Continue on to dialogue options below)
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;(Subsequent interactions)
:IV: Her mesmerizing eyes are staring at me, and I look back with an affectional gaze... Eh, you're back. Are you ready to help me with my investigation?
: Are you up for a chat?
::IV: Oh? Have you decided to take up my offer? I told you no one could resist the temptation of money!
:: You're a producer, right?
:::IV: That's right! I published my first manga, Lost Island, when I was 18, and I rose to fame immediately.
:::IV: Later on, I overcame obstacles along the way and earned the accolades and status I deserved through my blood, sweet, and tears. I finally got to live the life I'd always desired.
:::IV: At the age of 30, I adapted my manga, Mesmerized by Your Charm, into a movie, which turned out to be a phenomenal box office hit. The movie was all the rage among the youngsters in the universe.
:::IV: I made several more movies after that, but the response was mediocre. So, here I am in Penacony, in search of inspiration. I hope this city will reward my efforts...
:: About that Family big shot you want to investigate...
:::IV: Why? Have you decided to take the job? Well, I can tell you something about the job first...
:::IV: Her name is Whisper, a member of the Bloodhound Family known as "The Reverie Titan." She's a formidable figure who rarely smiles and is difficult to fathom.
:::IV: Rumor has it that the Dreamjolt Troupe will flee in all directions at the sight of her. She's a legend of the hotel!
:::IV: The first time I set my sights on her, I immediately knew what I should do for my next movie... By the way, when you're stalkin— Ahem, I mean... investigating her, please be more careful. I doubt you can take a punch from her judging by your size.
:: That's it for today.
:::IV: Take your time to think it over. As long as you're willing to work for me, you'll be rewarded handsomely. 
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
::IV: Wha... Seems like you're more open-minded than I thought, my friend...
::IV: I don't hate you, but can we put off this thing until... you finish helping me gather inspiration?
: That's all. Bye-bye.
::IV: Believe me, you won't regret it!
===Post-Mission===
;(After completing Adventure Mission Clockwork: IV)
;(If IV's Emotion is set to Calm)
:The Pepeshi fixates his gaze on you, seemingly to gauge your worth, though all you can see is his dark lenses.
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: That's all. Bye-bye.
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;(If IV's Emotion is set to Angry)
:IV: ...How vile, shameless, and despicable!
:IV: The world is always so hard on people who work hard! No! I can't allow things to go on like this. I have to think of a way...
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: That's all. Bye-bye.
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;(If IV's Emotion is set to Happy)
:The Pepeshi gazes intently at the luxury goods. The reflection on his oversized shades shimmers in harmony with the lights from the display window.
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: That's all. Bye-bye.
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;(If IV's Emotion is set to Sad)
:Tears trickle down behind his oversized sunglasses. The translucent and glistening teardrops are much like — in the Pepeshi's own words — "the purest yet fragile dream obscured by the harsh reality."
: Can I touch the fluff ball on your head?
: That's all. Bye-bye.
===Clockwork===
Clockwork is only available after completing the .
: Activate Clockwork
::
:::IV: Come to think of it... you've saved my life. I should return the favor...
:::IV: Well, why don't you work for me? I'll treat you well!
:::IV: As long as you help me gather inspiration, I can make you the protagonist of my next movie!
:::IV: Imagine this: In this city of dreams where miracles and crimes coexist, there are places so dark that not even the neon lights can reach. You, my friend, will be the superhero under the spotlight. All by yourself, you'll battle with the nightmares of the people — the even and horrifying Dreamjolt Troupe!
:::IV: I plan to invest heavily in this movie, and I'll direct it and write the script myself. Can you feel it now, my friend? A bright future is ahead of us!
::;(Obtain )
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:::IV: I invested so much money... So much! But how did it end? I didn't even get my capital back!
:::IV: It has a glamorous all-star cast, state-of-the-art special effects, and the popularity of the original Soulsealer manga... The box office of the movie shouldn't be like this!
:::IV: They must have sabotaged me! They were jealous of my fame and success at such a young age! Why didn't they blame themselves for being outdated and oblivious to the market demands? Why did they come at me?
:::IV: Also, what's wrong with me having a close relationship with my employees? Why should I be criticized for having vulgar taste and being a negative influence on teenagers?
:::IV: The world is always so hard on people who work hard! No! I can't allow things to go on like this. I have to think of a way...
::
:::IV: You know what? My keen senses, especially for money and fashion, are my strong suit.
:::IV: Thanks to my intuition, I left my homeland... Now, it guides me to my long-desired Penacony...
:::IV: Indeed, this vibrant metropolis is the ideal place for me to settle down. Money can buy anything here. The more you splurge, the more you can feel an unparalleled joy and a sense of belonging...
::;(First time only)
::::IV: Here, taste it. Even this tastes better in Penacony than other places around the cosmos!
:::;(Obtain )
::
:::IV: Oh... my friend, can I interest you with a story?
:::IV: Once upon a time, there was a youngster born on a remote planet on the edge of the Epsilon system. The planet was barren, isolated, and backward. The future of the people there was very much predictable from the moment of their birth.
:::IV: However, the youngster was reluctant to resign himself to his fate. Not wanting to see the same view for his entire life, he aspired to witness all the wonders in the universe and roam freely around like the *Nameless* in the stories.
:::IV: He waited and made plans for it. Finally, at the age of 13, he became an assistant to a visiting manga artist who came to find inspiration. From then on, nothing could stand in his way.
:::IV: Being diligent and resilient, it didn't take long for the youngster to pick up the skills from his master... He published his first work when he was 18, marking the meteoric rise of a brilliant new star in the world of manga...
:::IV: The youngster worked even harder, driven by a desire for success and a need to prove himself. Later, he ventured into the movie industry, aiming to make his works known and appreciated by a wider audience.
:::IV: But soon, he found himself becoming the target of resentment. His peers in the industry ostracized him, his companions who once worked alongside him betrayed him, and more and more netizens attacked him online... What did he do to deserve this?
:::IV: He was merely pursuing his dream, like a giant reaching for the stars! Should the giant be condemned just because the earth trembles wherever it goes?
==Trivia==
===Etymology===
* IV may be a reference to the Chinese writer and director , whose penname is (literally "Fourth Dimension"). IV's story may be based on Guo Jingming's controversies.
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