The Peaks and Troughs of Life (Quest)

The Peaks and Troughs of Life is an Event Quest during The Peaks and Troughs of Life event.
==Steps==
# Talk to Macadell
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Macadell)
:Macadell: Blast! Core output is still too inconsistent. My project is done for if it goes on like this...
:Traveler: What are you doing?
:Macadell: AAAAH! Y—You scared me! It could have turned messy had I pushed this button!
:Macadell: Judging by your look... You're not from the Adventurers' Guild.
: Did you publish a commission with the Guild?
::Macadell: No, I don't have the money for that... And I'm no good at dealing with adventurers.
: Did you hire adventurers for protection?
::Macadell: I can't afford them. They ask far too much for their services...
:Macadell: I'm just "collaborating" on a project with the Adventurers' Guild...
:Macadell: Oops, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Macadell, a researcher with the Fontaine Research Institute.
:Macadell: The project I worked on was the "Portable Mini Pneumousia Storage Device."
:Macadell: Thanks to the combined efforts of my fellow team members, we built the first prototype.
:Macadell: Then... Well, like everyone knows, a huge explosion occurred at the Institute.
:Macadell: The project leader and most of the members of the project team perished in the blast.
:Macadell: Apart from me, there's basically nobody else who can continue the work and push the research forward...
:Macadell: But... given the turmoil within the Institute, I must demonstrate its value as soon as possible in order to keep the project alive.
:Macadell: So, after consulting with all parties, the Adventurers' Guild and I reached an accord.
:Macadell: I wanted to use the prototype Portable Mini Pneumousia Storage Device as the core to create a Pressurized Impactor.
:Macadell: I wanted to use the operational performance of the Pressurized Impactors to prove the Portable Mini Pneumousia Storage Device's reliability.
:Macadell: And I did successfully build the machine, and began operating it.
: Sounds like everything went fine.
::Macadell: Hahaha, yes, indeed... Until the Pressurized Impactor started running.
: That doesn't sound like a problem.
::Macadell: Yes, other than the machine itself, everything worked perfectly.
:Macadell: *sigh* I'd get a headache every time I talk about this.
:Macadell: I have no idea if the problem is with the prototype's design, or flaws in the Pressurized Impactor's method of energy ...
:Macadell: The power going from the Portable Mini Pneumousia Storage Device to the Pressurized Impactor always fluctuated wildly.
:Macadell: And that made the Impactor's output unpredictable as well!
:Macadell: When the output is high, this machine can easily crush rocks. But when output is low, even drilling a hole in mud is challenging.
:Macadell: Given the situation with the Institute, it was basically impossible for me to go back and rebuild the Portable Mini Pneumousia Storage Device...
:Macadell: I can only install an extra surveillance device on the prototype to monitor the strength of its energy output in real-time.
:Macadell: I just have to activate the Pressurized Impactor when the output is at its highest peak to maximize the potential!
: That's way too convoluted!
::Macadell: But that's the best and cheapest solution I could think of... What else can I do?
: That's not going to work...
::Macadell: Please don't say that! It's the best solution I've got. I swear, it's really useful!
:Macadell: *sigh* The Adventurers' Guild is probably thinking the same thing. That's why they haven't sent anyone yet...
:Macadell: What are we going to do? If we don't have the test data, I can't report back to the Institute...
:Macadell: Traveler, if you don't mind, could you help me out?
:Macadell: I assure you, my device is totally reliable! I even made a bunch of plug-ins for it that can enhance its various functionalities!
: What if I can't get the timing right?
::Macadell: It's okay, the worst scenario is... that it doesn't have enough output. It won't blow up or anything.
::Macadell: All you have to do is wait for the next energy peak, then turn the machine on to get the maximum output.
: It won't blow up on me, will it?
::Macadell: That's absolutely not possible. I added a lot of safety and monitoring devices, so the worst case scenario that it doesn't have enough output. An explosion is impossible.
::Macadell: And even if you miss an energy peak, that's all right too. 
::Macadell: Just wait for the next energy peak, then turn the machine on to get the maximum output. 
:Macadell: Relax, Traveler. This machine is totally safe, and... after the test is over, I'll even pay you!
:Macadell: Then I'll leave it to you! My future, the future of this machine... And my future place in this project! It's all in your hands!
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
pt-br:Os Picos e Vales da Vida (Missão)
ru:Взлёты и падения (задание)