Onward! Cloudford!

Onward! Cloudford! is the third Adventure Mission in the Aetherium Wars event.
==Steps==
# Meet up with March 7th
# Head to the Starskiff Haven docks
# Explore Cloudford Victory Zone
# Use the Camera to take photos of the markings in the area
# Head to the first trial area
# Complete the trial in the current area
# Head to the other trial area
# Complete the trial in the current area
# Have a duel with Master Gongshu
==Dialogue==
===Meet up with March 7th===
;(Talk to March 7th)
:March 7th: Hey, (Trailblazer), sleep well?
:(Trotter Name): Oink? Oink...
: Like a log.
::March 7th: Hah, me too.
: Ugh... I'm tired... Please, five more minutes...
::March 7th: Huh? You don't look that tired to me... Stop playing around.
:March 7th: Since we're all refreshed, ready to head out for the day?
:March 7th: — here we come!
===Head to the Starskiff Haven docks===
;(Approach marker)
:March 7th: We've arrived! From here we need to take a starskiff to the .
:March 7th: It's hard to imagine that the Xianzhou Alliance actually agreed to accommodate the IPC's request, don't you think?
: They're only leasing the venue.
::March 7th: Hmm, I guess you're right... maybe it isn't such a big deal.
: It's about the bigger picture.
::March 7th: Yeah, that makes sense... General Jing Yuan knows how to handle things.
:March 7th: So, ready to head out, (Trailblazer)?
:(Trotter Name): Oink, Oink, oink!
: Let's go.
:March 7th: Here we go! We'll have another Mastery Mark in no time!
;(Enter Victory Zone: Cloudford)
===Explore Cloudford Victory Zone===
:March 7th: Well, we're back... Just being here again is enough to make me feel dizzy...
:March 7th: I hope the IPC made an effort to create some easy-to-follow routes for the players this time...
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;(Approach marker)
:March 7th: Is that... Mr. Giovanni?
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;(Approach Giovanni)
:Giovanni: Aha, it's always a pleasure to bump into you, trailblazers. I didn't expect to see you here.
:Giovanni: I imagine you must be quite familiar with the game by now, how have you been faring?
: Things couldn't be better. We're in our element!
::Giovanni: Haha, I knew it!
: We'll figure it all out eventually.
::Giovanni: It's been said that this game is easy to pick up, but difficult to master!
: Lost... I'm completely lost...
::Giovanni: Not to worry, just take your time... practice makes perfect, after all!
:Giovanni: In any case, seeing both of you still enthusiastic about the game puts my mind at ease!
:Giovanni: Sadly, I have to bid you farewell. As the event's sponsor, I have a lot on my plate!
:March 7th: You must be pretty tired, Mr. Giovanni.
:(Trotter Name): Oink... Oink!
:Giovanni: Oh, it's nothing! I wish you both the best of luck on your quest for the .
:Guinaifen: Whoa, so many people here! If I'd known, I would've brought my jade abacus with me for a livestream...
:Giovanni: Haha, it looks like we've got another eager challenger!
:Guinaifen: This place is buzzing! I take it you're both Aetherium Wars players, here to take on Cloudford's champs— ...uh, championship contenders?
:March 7th: Someone's full of energy! You... don't look like a Xianzh— 
:(Trotter Name): Oink? Oink! Oink, oink?
:Guinaifen: How observant! You're right, I'm not a Xianzhou native~
:Guinaifen: My real name is Guinevere, but a Xianzhou friend came up with an authentic Xianzhou name based on the pronunciation.
:Guinaifen: Gui, nai, fen! "Gui" means fine wood, "nai" means to exist, and "fen" means fragrant — rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it?
:Guinaifen: Fate has brought us together — that makes us friends! I often perform at Exalting Sanctum, so if you've ever got time, come and enjoy the show!
: Nice to meet you, Guinaifen.
: Deal!
::Guinaifen: I was hoping you'd say that! Hehe.
:March 7th: I'm March 7th — this is my fellow trailblazer, (Trailblazer), and this is Mr. Giovanni — he's sponsoring this event.
:Guinaifen: Man, March 7th — that's such a beautiful name! I'll make sure to remember it!
:Guinaifen: So the event's sponsor is here too? Is today some sort of special occasion or something?
:Giovanni: Haha, I'm just here to inspect the venue and see how things are going. I have other engagements lined up, so I'll get out of your way!
:Guinaifen: No worries! I'm more than happy to explain the mechanisms in this Victory Zone to these two.
:Giovanni: Fantastic, Miss Guinaifen. I'll be on my way, now. Stay safe, everyone.
:Guinaifen: Alrighty, let me explain how works.
:Guinaifen: I should state, I have no idea who the championship contender for this zone is, but I am pretty familiar with the mechanisms.
:Guinaifen: See the on the wall over there? All you need to do is use the Jade Abacus's image recorder to capture all of them, and you'll be able to reach this zone's contender...
:Guinaifen: Oh, right, you guys call it a ! Anyway, did that all make sense?
:(Trotter Name): Oink... Oink...
: Sounds pretty simple.
::Guinaifen: Hehe, as long as it's clear, you're all set!
: Are all these puzzles for kids, or something?
::March 7th: Hey! This level of gaming is just perfect for me!
::March 7th: ...There's nothing wrong with being a casual player.
: I didn't understand, can you explain it again?
::March 7th: Really? Are you doing this on purpose?
::March 7th: It's pretty simple: We just need to in the Victory Zone — right?
:Guinaifen: Now that you know what to do, why not give it a go? I'll be right here, waiting for you.
;(Opens tutorial Victory Marking)
===Use the Camera to take photos of the markings in the area===
;(Talk to Guinaifen, optional)
:Guinaifen: See the on the wall over there? All you need to do is use the Jade Abacus's image recorder to capture all of them, and you'll be able to reach this zone's contender...
:Guinaifen: Oh, right, you guys call it a ! Anyway, did that all make sense?
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;(After solving the marking)
:Guinaifen: Oh, look! The door opened! You guys really aced that first puzzle!
:Guinaifen: It's time to press on and seek out more markings. Have fun~
:Guinaifen: In the meantime... I'm gonna figure out how to boost my Victory Rating. Good luck!
:March 7th: Hehe, enthusiasm is super contagious, I hope we bump into her again.
:(Trotter Name): Oink... Oink, oink! Oink!
===Head to the first trial area===
;(Approach Ingenium Enthusiast)
:Ingenium Enthusiast: Tsk! Ingenium Aether Spirits only have got nerfed a little this season and players are saying they're trash... I will personally prove that they are not!
;(Begin fight against , , )
:Ingenium Enthusiast: So I did still lose... Forget it! Who cares if they are strong or weak? The designers can rebalance Aether Spirits' however they want, they will never change my love for them!
;(Obtain Deep Clean Chip and )
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;(Talk to Ingenium Enthusiast, optional)
:Ingenium Enthusiast: So I did still lose... Forget it! Who cares if they are strong or weak? The designers can rebalance Aether Spirits' however they want, they will never change my love for them!
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;(Fight against )
;(Obtain Entranced Ingenium: Illumination Dragonfish (Aether Spirit Ally))
;(Obtain )
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;(Approach marker)
===Complete the trial in the current area===
;(Aproach Confident Youth)
:Confident Youth: Stop right there! I will defeat you with the super powerful Aether Spirit my dad gave me!
;(Begin fight against )
:Confident Youth: Do you think... my dad was trying to discourage me from playing Aetherium Wars?
;(Obtain Backstage Enhancement Chip and )
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;(Talk to Confident Youth, optional)
:Confident Youth: Do you think... my dad was trying to discourage me from playing Aetherium Wars?
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;(Fight against )
;(Obtain )
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;(After solving the marking)
:March 7th: One down already! We're on fire!
:March 7th: Let's go find the next one~
===Head to the other trial area===
;(Fight against )
;(Obtain Entranced Ingenium: Obedient Dracolion (Aether Spirit Ally))
;(Obtain )
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;(Approach Salesby)
:Salesby: Hey there, buddy! Wanna buy some guidebooks for the Aetherium Wars? As for whether or not it's reliable... How about we have a showdown to find out?
;(Begin fight against , , )
:Salesby: Ah, I can't believe I lost! Is this a strategy guidebook for the last update? My apologies, dear customer, please find me again when I've updated my stock.
;(Obtain Negative Load Algorithm Chip and )
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;(Talk to Salesby, optional)
:Salesby: Ah, I can't believe I lost! Is this a strategy guidebook for the last update? My apologies, dear customer, please find me again when I've updated my stock.
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;(Fight against )
;(Obtain )
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;(Approach marker)
===Complete the trial in the current area===
;(Fight against )
;(Obtain )
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;(Approach Casual Player)
:Casual Player: Hey, let's battle. Just a casual match is fine.
;(Begin fight against )
:Casual Player: Ah, who cares about winning or losing? Gaming is about having fun!
;(Obtain Parallel Enhancement Chip and )
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;(Talk to Casual Player, optional)
:Casual Player: Ah, who cares about winning or losing? Gaming is about having fun!
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;(After solving the marking)
:March 7th: That's two down already! But seriously, I can't help but notice how... confusing this place is...
:Master Gongshu: Hahaha — truly, a spark of genius!
:Master Gongshu: I, Gongshu Liang, did forge this tricky road, but who, pray tell, has cracked this old man's code~?
===Have a duel with Master Gongshu===
;(Approach Master Gongshu)
:Master Gongshu: Let they come forth who stand now in the hall~
:Master Gongshu: and by their name reveal thyself to all~!
: We've met before...
: Hark! 'Tis I, (Trailblazer)!
: O great one! We surrender! Pray take mercy on us!
::March 7th: Ha? We haven't even started fighting yet!
:(Trotter Name): Oink~ Oink!
:Master Gongshu: Ahaaaa, familiar faces! Now I recall!
:Master Gongshu: I must say, I never expected to see you here in the Victory Zone! Come to challenge this old chunk of coal, have you? Bring it on!
: I didn't expect Master Gongshu...
: LET'S GOOOO!!!
::Master Gongshu: Haha, splendid! You young ones are all vim and vigor — that's just what I like to see!
:Master Gongshu: As the old adage goes: hale and hearty despite the years! I may have a few centuries under my belt, but I can still keep up with the youth!
:Master Gongshu: I won't hold back! A withered ginger root may lack the crunch, but in the dish it packs the fieriest punch!
;(Begin Showdown against Master Gongshu)
:Master Gongshu: Behold, young whippersnappers, prepare to witness my unparalleled talents!
;(Fight against , , , )
;(During the fight)
:Master Gongshu: Such strength! Such might!
;(After the fight)
:Master Gongshu: Ahaaaa! Such vigor! Though generations past have paved the way, 'tis in the youth we see the brightening day!
:Master Gongshu: Oh, how I've missed this feeling! I haven't felt this exhilarated since joining the Artisanship Commission! My heartfelt gratitude to both of you for giving me the opportunity to enjoy this splendid duel. The Mastery Mark is all yours!
: The exhilaration is mutual!
::Master Gongshu: Haha, marvelous!
: Now everyone's gonna think I pick on the elderly...
::Master Gongshu: Hahaha, now, now, far from it! Our duel was a balanced contest — both sides showed great prowess!
:(Trotter Name): Oink, oink, oink!
:Master Gongshu: The Aether Spirit in your possession is incredibly charming — I can't help but wonder where you found them...
:March 7th: Hehe... To be honest, we don't actually know where (Trotter Name) came from either. They're not your average Aether Spirit, (Trotter Name) have their own personality!
:March 7th: We swooped in and rescued them from the clutches of the IPC, and then off we went on our adventure together... We're hoping to unravel their origins during the tournament.
:March 7th: Speaking of which, Master Gongshu — what do you make of them? You're the best artisan in the whole commission, maybe you can pick up on something?
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink, oink! Oink?
:Master Gongshu: My strength is in metallurgy, my child, I'm afraid I'm not well-versed in the peculiarities of Aether technology. My apologies.
:March 7th: No need to apologize, Master Gongshu! I'm sure we'll figure out the truth behind (Trotter Name) sooner or later!
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink, oink! Oink!
:Master Gongshu: That reminds me... Have you two ever crossed paths with a peculiar fellow that goes by the name of Giovanni? He's an outsider with a fondness for wearing masks. He tasked me with delivering a message to the pair of you...
:Master Gongshu: He asked me to mention a certain "elite player" — someone who once stormed the championship and kicked up quite the fuss in the gaming world.
:March 7th: Huh... him again? I wonder why Mr. Giovanni didn't tell us face to face when he had the chance?
:Master Gongshu: I'm just as puzzled. But alas, I'm merely a messenger. The subtleties within the words, I imagine, are for you two to decipher.
:March 7th: I understand... Thanks, Master Gongshu!
: Thank you, Master Gongshu!
::Master Gongshu: No need for formalities! 'Tis a trifle.
: Is he one of The Riddlers?
::March 7th: ? I don't think so... Judging by his appearance, it's more likely he's linked to the ...
:March 7th: (Trailblazer), it's getting pretty late. Let's call it a day and head back to the hotel for some rest. We'll head for our next destination tomorrow~
:March 7th: Hmm... (Trailblazer), have you ever wondered why Giovanni keeps getting the championship contenders to drop us these vague hints about things?
: He's just urging us to pick up the pace.
::March 7th: I mean... it's possible. But I can't help but wonder why he's so keen for us to speed up.
: He just wants us to be well-prepared for upcoming battles.
::March 7th: Yeah... you could be right about that. Is he convinced we'll run into the elusive "elite player," or something?
: Maybe he just enjoys stirring things up...
:March 7th: Ugh... why do I feel like we're being played? Anyway, let's forget about it for now, we can ask him in person next time we see him.
:(Trotter Name): Oink! Oink...
:March 7th: Let's call it a day and get some rest, (Trailblazer). Tomorrow, we're bound for our next destination — .
:March 7th: Hey, (Trailblazer), check it out — it's those IPC thugs again!
:Harsh IPC Worker: Ha! I knew it, I knew we'd run into you two here!
:Vicious IPC Worker: It's those little twerps from the Express!
:March 7th: Don't you guys have anything better to do!? What did we do this time?
:(Trotter Name): Oink... Oink, oink!
:Harsh IPC Worker: You just don't get it, do you? That Aether Spirit of yours is of vital importance to Director Topaz!
:Vicious IPC Worker: Just hand them over already and save us the hassle! We're just doing our job!
: But (Trotter Name) is our friend!
::March 7th: That's right, we'd never sell out our friend!
: What's the point of stealing an Aether Spirit?
::March 7th: Right! Why waste your time?
: Why don't we just give them what they want?
::March 7th: Are you kidding!? Nuh-uh, no way!
:Harsh IPC Worker: If that's how you're going to be, then we have no choice but to challenge you again!
:Vicious IPC Worker: We've been training hard too, there's no way we're losing to you this time!
;(Begin Showdown against Topaz's Support Squad)
;(Fight against , , , )
:Harsh IPC Worker: WHAT!? How could we lose three times in a row to these twerps...
:Vicious IPC Worker: Three times... It's not FAIR!
:March 7th: They managed to get away again... Ugh, I have a feeling this won't be the last we see of them...
:(Trotter Name): Oink... Oink, oink! Oink!
:March 7th: Let's go back to the hotel, (Trailblazer) — tomorrow we're headed to the Victory Zone on Herta Space Station!
;(Obtain and )
;(Challenge completed)
===Optional Dialogue after the mission in Victory Zone: Cloudford===
 
;(Approach Veteran Player)
:Veteran Player: Hey, are you a newbie? I've been playing since the beginning, I'll show you a thing or two!
;(Begin fight against , )
:Veteran Player: Ahh, even a noob beat me! I miss when the server had just opened... There may have only been a few Aether Spirits in the game and loads of bugs, but it was way more fun than it is now! I'll never get the joy of those days back, noobs nowadays just won't get it...
;(Obtain Wind Shear Loophole Chip and )
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;(Talk to Veteran Player, optional)
:Veteran Player: Ahh, even a noob beat me! I miss when the server had just opened... There may have only been a few Aether Spirits in the game and loads of bugs, but it was way more fun than it is now! I'll never get the joy of those days back, noobs nowadays just won't get it...
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