First Resonance

==Steps==
#Head to the Nexus Beacon
#Activate the Nexus Beacon
#Take the elevator to reach the City Hall
#Find Yangyang
#Meet with Yangyang
#Head to the City Hall
#Enter the City Hall
#Follow the receptionist
#Take a seat
#Leave the City Hall and talk to Yangyang
#Reach a suitable place to use Grapple
##(Optional) Ask the kids nearby
#Arrive at Huaxu Academy
#Enter the Academy
#Talk to Mortefi
#Ask Baizhi about what happened
==Gameplay Notes==
*Completing the "Take a seat" step will award the player Black Fruit, Leaf, Small Device and Sugar Pearl.
*Completing the "Ask the kids nearby" optional step will award the player Candy and the Rover's Journey trophy Candy Spells Riddle.
==Dialogue==
:Chixia: Here we are. Jinzhou's Nexus Tower!
: The Nexus Tower?
:Chixia: Exactly. Lemme see, uh, think of it as Jinzhou's largest server station, or an integration hub. It's something along those lines. I'm not much of a tech person myself.
:Chixia: Long story short, it's a navigator, a defense system, and a regional information center all in one enormous package.
:Chixia: The smaller ones we ran into earlier are Resonance Beacons.
:Chixia: Data is shared between all Beacons. You activate one, and the entire map's data will be relayed to your Terminal. Pretty nifty, huh?
:Chixia: Just place your Terminal here.
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:Yangyang: I have the arrangements in place. Rover, you can come visit the Magistrate at any time.
:Yangyang: Chixia, do you mind bringing Rover over to the City Hall?
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:Chixia: Whew. First time seeing such a crowd in front of the City Hall.
:Yangyang: I was surprised too. I've never seen so many non-staff personnel here before.
: Are they all here for an audience with the Magistrate?
:Yangyang: Most of the people here have applied for an audience, but I heard they've all been turned down.
: Turned down by who?
::Yangyang: Most people were advised to leave by the Magistrate's bodyguard upon sending in their applications. The ones staying here are either trying to apply for some other people, or just too stubborn to leave.
::Yangyang: The few that made it inside said it only took "one freezing look from Lady Sanhua", and they were compelled to leave.
::Chixia: What kind of description is that? sounds like they've met some snake-haired lady, and got turned into stone.
:: Who's Sanhua?
::Yangyang: She's the Magistrate's personal bodyguard.
::Chixia: Oh, I've heard of her before. She's the "All-round Death Glare slash Terminator Ice beauty."
::Chixia: ...That's what the rumors say, at least.
: Perhaps the Magistrate is not here yet.
::Yangyang: There is a small chance she's not in the City Hall, but it is very unlikely for her not to be in Jinzhou.
::Yangyang: Or rather, it's nearly impossible for the Magistrate to leave Jinzhou at all.
::Yangyang: With her busy schedule, it's already difficult to find any time off. In addition, as the Magistrate of Jinzhou, leaving the land under her jurisdiction without authentication is not allowed.
::Yangyang: Unless she's engaged on a business trip, or... when Jinzhou's safety is under threat.
::Chixia: Yup, there's gotta be something big if that's the case!
: It's me they're waiting for.
:Chixia: So this is the true confidence of our Rover!
:Chixia: I agree though. So far you've been ticking all the boxes in our Magistrate's description.
: Can holographic messages be prerecorded?
:Chixia: Sure they can.
:Yangyang: Have you thought of something, Rover?
: Perhaps the Magistrate did not know who her guest was.
: I'm wondering why the Magistrate wanted to meet her guest in person.
: She must have a reason for attracting all this attention.
:Yangyang: You mean...?
: She's not doing this to avoid confusion for her guest.
: She should have anticipated the follow-up of her public message.
: Still, how does she decide who is her guest, and who is not...
: Nothing in particular.
:Yangyang: I can't really keep up with your thoughts, but I think a meeting with the Magistrate wouldn't hurt.
:Chixia: Same here. Anyway, our Magistrate's the best lead we have for now, no matter what she has in store for Rover.
: I believe so.
: What do you think?
::Chixia: Huh? Me? I'm just wondering how to take you, Yangyan, and Baizhi for some chow after this!
::Chixia: But my shift's almost coming up. Dunno if we'll make it...
::Yangyang: I don't have anything particular in mind.
::Yangyang: It was me who... I mean, we took you to Jinzhou. I think we should keep you company, at least while you're here.
::Chixia: Oh, I see.
: What if I am not the person?
: What if I am the person?
:Chixia: VIP or not VIP, special or not special... That doesn't matter at all.
:Chixia: ...unless there's money to earn, of course!
:Yangyang: What do you think, Rover? Are you in a hurry to recover your memories?
: Most certainly.
: The loss of memory doesn't bother me.
: I don't know what to do.
: What really matters is how I'll live my life and create new memories.
:Yangyang: In that case...
:Yangyang: How about meeting with the Magistrate first? She may have the answers you're looking for.
:Yangyang: We are not allowed to go with you. Chixia and I will be right outside the City Hall.
:Yangyang: We'll be waiting for you.
:Chixia: That's right, we're not going anywhere! Just give us a shout if anything goes down—Wait, no, we won't be able to hear ya. Plus they've got this rule about not yelling inside the City Hall.
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:Receptionist: Please, follow me.
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:Receptionist: Kindly have a seat.
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:Receptionist: Lady Sanhua will be with you shortly.
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:??: Pleased to make your acquaintance. I apologize for the delay. My name is Sanhua, the bodyguard of Madam Magistrate.
: Call me Rover for now.
: Hello.
:Sanhua: I regret to inform you that Madam Magistrate is currently away. Prior to her departure, she instructed me to bring you these tokens and a welcome gift.
:Sanhua: Madam Magistrate advised you to explore what these tokens represent during her absence. This may help you acquire the information you desire sooner.
:Sanhua: I apologize for the inconvenience, but please rest assured: she will be here to meet you in three days' time.
: Where is the Magistrate?
::Sanhua: Sorry... I cannot disclose her whereabouts at this time. Please trust me that she is eagerly looking forward to meeting you in person.
:: Did something happen to her?
::Sanhua: Pardon my inability to provide a better answer. Madam Magistrate has a task that she must handle alone, but she has never for one moment forgotten about her meeting with you.
::Sanhua: Not knowing exactly when you'd arrive, she had to leave without having the chance to welcome you in person.
: Why three days?
::Sanhua: Because she will require at least three days to complete her current task.
::Sanhua: Madam Magistrate wanted to assure you that in three days, by any means, she will return to meet you in person.
:: Is there anything I can do to help?
::Sanhua: You...
::Sanhua: I'll be sure to convey your kindness to Madam Magistrate. Please accept my sincerest gratitude.
::Sanhua: Yes, Madam Magistrate does hope to have your assistance, but there is no rush for a decision. She does not want to pressure you into anything you may not desire. We invite you to learn about our situation before making a final commitment.
: How am I supposed to know what the tokens represent?
::Sanhua: When it comes to these tokens, it is never her intention to confuse you with the puzzles. Instead, they should serve as clues that lead you toward the truth.
::Sanhua: Madam Magistrate deeply regrets not having the time to deliver her messages to you in person.
::Sanhua: We value your presence far more than you might imagine. The same goes for any and all information about you.
: Got it.
: How were you certain I was the guest?
:Sanhua: Since Madam Magistrate is currently away, I cannot make the final confirmation on her behalf.
:Sanhua: But you. You are truly exceptional.
: I heard many people were "politely" asked to leave.
:Sanhua: Regarding that...
:Sanhua: My eyes can see the frequencies of all living beings.
:Sanhua: Or rather, those "frequencies" are the only thing I can see.
:Sanhua: You... You share the same frequency with Madam Magistrate.
: What does my frequency look like?
::Sanhua: You look undistorted and authentic, in your original form.
: The same frequency?
::Sanhua: Apologies. My description was not accurate.
::Sanhua: Both you and Madam Magistrate look undistorted to me.
:Sanhua: In my eyes, you appear the way you are.
: What do the frequencies of others look like?
:Sanhua: They all look different.
:For some reason, you can tell Sanhua doesn't want to continue this topic.
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:Sanhua: May I have your Terminal for a moment?
: What do you want with it?
::Sanhua: I need your Terminal for Access Pass authorization. In the meantime, I willconfigure the latest Utility module for you.
: My Terminal?
::Sanhua: (dialogue missing.)
: Are we exchanging contacts now?
::Sanhua: Indeed. It was an oversight on my end. I will now import my contact information and that of all public services, like Patrol Stations, into your Terminal.
::Sanhua: I will be here on standby, ready to assist whenever you need me.
::Sanhua: I need your Terminal for regional access authorization. I will also configure the latest Utility module for you.
:Sanhua: Madam Magistrate thought you might need it.
: (Hand over the Terminal.)
:You waited for a moment.
:Sanhua: The Utility module on your Terminal has been upgraded to the latest iteration. Now all the Utilities, including Sensor, Levitator, and Grapple, should be fully functional.
:Sanhua: You are now granted unlimited access to all regions in Jinzhou. I have sent your Terminal ID to every border pass and resonance Beacon. You will only need to display your Terminal ID, or activate a Beacon with your Terminal (dialogue missing).
:Sanhua: You are now free to visit any part of Jinzhou.
: And that includes the City Hall?
: So no more annoying paperwork?
:Sanhua: Yes, including the City Hall. You have full access to its facilities.
:Sanhua: Also, may I ask... Have you decided your place of residence in Jinzhou?
:Sanhua: If not, Madam Magistrate has arranged accommodation for you in advance, here in the City Hall.
: Home sweet home.
: Royal Suite. Here I come!
::Sanhua: I will lead you to your room if you need.
:: That won't be necessary at the moment.
:: I have friends waiting outside.
: That won't be necessary.
: I have other plans.
:Sanhua: Understood. We will be ready to accommodate you anytime.
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(When the player interacts with the door in the City Hall.)
:You heard the crisp sounds of Weiqi pieces being laid down on the baord, followed by a long silence.
: (Knock on the door.)
::There was no response. Maybe those inside are too invested in their game of Weiqi.
: (Push the door.)
::The door didn't bulge.
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(When the player talks to Sanhua again.)
:Sanhua: Anything I can help you with, Rover?
: I have questions about Jinzhou.
::Sanhua: With pleasure. What do you wish to know about Jinzhou?
:: Who are the Midnight Rangers?
:::Sanhua: The Midnight Rangers, under General Jiyan's command, are a garrison in Jinzhou. They consist of the Vanguards for offensive operations against Tacet Discords, and the Rearguards for city defense.
:::Sanhua: Additionally, there is a detachment unit called the Outriders, mostly made up of volunteers or reservists who serve as reconnaisance agents.
:::Sanhua: Most of the servicement of today are comprised of Resonators.
:: How about an introduction of the city?
:::Sanhua: Jinzhou is not the most populated city in HUanglong. As a border city, it is the frontline in countering Tacet Discord Outbreaks.
::: Care to give me an introduction that's not from the books?
:::Sanhua: ...
:::Sanhua: ...Jinzhou holds a special place in my heart.
:::Sanhua: ...I can't say I am too familiar with my hometown, but I do feel a homely sense of attachment to Jinzhou. Maybe it's because here lives a person who changed my life.
:::Sanhua: Hmm. If I were to introduce Jinzhou in my own words, I'd say it's a city one would easily grow attached to.
:: I still have other questions.
: I have questions about the Magistrate.
::Sanhua: Of course. Please feel free to ask me anything, and I will answer to the best of my ability.
:: I'd like to learn more about the Magistrate.
:::Sanhua: Our Magistrate's birth name was Hsi. She took on the name Jinhsi when she became the Magistrate of Jinzhou.
:::Sanhua: Nowadays, she is usually addressed as "Madam Magistrate."
:: What is the relationship between Magistrate Jinhsi and the Sentinel of Jinzhou?
:::Sanhua: She is also known as the "Loong Maiden", because of her Resonance connection with our Sentinel, "Jué", who manifests in the shape of a .
:::Sanhua: The ways Huanglong's Magistrates interact with their corresponding Sentinels can differ. In Jinzhou, our Magistrate seems to share a familial bond with the Sentinel.
:::Sanhua: Though... This is what I understand from what she has told me. I have only seen our Sentinel a handful of times.
:: When will the Magistrate return?
:::Sanhua: It depends on Madam Magistrate, and...
:::Sanhua: It depends on your decision, Rover.
:::Sanhua: Please pardon me. This is all I can say at the moment.
:: I still have other questions.
: I have questions about the tokens.
::Sanhua: With pleasure. What do you wish to know about the tokens?
:: How should I make use of the tokens?
:::Sanhua: I suggest looking into where these tokens come from.
:::Sanhua: Examine their locations of origin, and explore the sites or past events they represent... Then you should uncover the message Madam Magistrate wanted to convey, and hopefully learn everything you want to know.
:: Can I not investigate the tokens?
:::Sanhua: Of course. It is fully up to you.
:: I still have other questions.
: I have questions about you.
::Sanhua: Of course. Please feel free to ask me anything, and I will answer to the best of my ability.
:: Have we met before?
::Sanhua: I'm afraid not. I have never seen you before.
::Sanhua: If I had, I would never forget you.
: Nothing in particular.
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:Chixia: Rover!
:Chixia: It took you so long. What gives? Was our Magistrate a chatterbox?
:You told Chixia and Yangyang about your conversation with Sanhua.
:Chixia: So Madam Magistrate's not in the City Hall...
:Yangyang: ...
: What's going on?
::Yangyang: The wind is rising. In it, I sense disturbance and unrest.
: Why the long face, Yangyang?
::Chixia: Hahaha. It sure is.
::Yangyang: ...Chixia.
:Yangyang: The increasing Tacet Fields, uncannily powerful Tacet Discords, and now, our Magistrate's absence...
:Chixia: Plus... The mysterious Rover!
:Yangyang: I'm afraid...
: Jinzhou might be in danger.
: There's no need to worry.
: Before that, what should we get for dinner?
::Chixia: Aren't you the practical type!
::Chixia: I'd love me some Chili Sauce Tofu, Jinzhou Maocai, Spicy Meat Slices... Ugh, I'm starving. Wait a sec, we still need to meet up with baizhi first, right?
: What should we do next?
::Yangyang: So Madam Magistrate is meeting you in three days, and she left these tokens for you, said you can look into what they represent while she is away...
:Yangyang: Do you have any plans, Rover?
: I don't think there's much for me to do.
: Let's investigate the items.
: That's a three-day vacation in my books.
::Chixia: Fair point. A three-day vacation it is!
::Chixia: Let's just go chill out then! We'll figure out the tokens when we have the chance.
::Chixia: Ooh, reminds me of the tokens of love in those stories... It sounds like you're off to a secret date or something. What is our Magistrate planning to do with these token puzzles?
:: Maybe she is looking for a soulmate.
:::Chixia: A soulmate? Hmm...
:: I have no idea.
::Yangyang: So Madam Magistrate left some hidden clues in her tokens. Clues that only the right person would be able to decipher...
::Yangyang:But Rover has lost all memories, and would likely forget any kind of decryption method they agreed on. It doesn't quite make sense. Or maybe... She is trying to make Rover notice something else?
:Yangyang: Rover, do you mind if we have a look at the tokens?
:You showed Yangyang and Chixia the tokens.
:Chixia: So, what's so special about them?
: (Take the candy.)
::Chixia: A candy? Oh! I've had these when i was a kid. I think they were called... Sugar pearls?
::Chixia: But I haven't seen anything like this in a while... Went out of trend maybe?
::Yangyang: It reminds me of my childhood. I still remember the taste. It was so sweet.
::Yangyang: I was really scared of getting my flu shots when I was little, and sometimes the nurse lady would hand out candies like this as a prize for being good.
::Yangyang: But... What does it mean as a token?
: (Take the small device.)
::Yangyang: It seems like... a miniature sundial.
:: A sundial?
:::Yangyang: It is a horological device that tells time by using sunlight's direction.
:::Yangyang: Sundials in Huanglong usually have marked lines for the twelve in a day, and every Shichen is 2 hours long, with some showing seasons or months. The design of this sundial looks a bit unusual, though...
:: I believe so.
::Yangyang: On this sundial... Time seems to be represented by the twelve Earthly Branches, drawn on the outer ring of its surface.
::Yangyang: And its inner ring shows the "Four Symbols", reach representing one cardinal direction. These are the four famous auspicious beasts in Huanglong's folklore. They are believed to protect people from all four directions under Heaven.
::Yangyang: Generally, The Teal Loong represents the , the White Tiger stands for the , the Vermillion Bird stands for the , and finally, we have the Black Tortoise for the .
::Yangyang: It seems this sundial is supposed to show both time and direction, but how could it work when there is not a compass attached? Not to mention the lack of sunlight basically renders it useless...
::Chixia: Ugh. That requires way too much brain power...
: (Take the leaf.)
::Chixia: The color of this leaf seems a bit odd. Can't tell what tree it is.
::Yangyang: I think... I can feel something from it.
::Yangyang: Hmm... Nevermind. It's too faint. Maybe it was just my imagination...
::Yangyang: Sorry. I can't tell what kind of tree this leaf belongs to, either.
: (Take the black fruit.)
::Yangyang: This is... a mangosteen fruit.
::Yangyang: Mangosteens are not native to Jinzhou. They are usually imported by boat. I think we can find more mangosteens being sold at the nearby markets.
::Yangyang: They're not always available for purchase, though. The frequent Tacet Discord Outbreaks can disrupt transportation and cause shortages. The Midnight Rangers have greatly improved the situation in recent years, but still...
: (That's all.)
:Yangyang: So Chixia and I share similar childhood memories of the sugar pearl... Do you remember it too, Rover?
: It doesn't ring a bell.
: It does look a bit familiar.
:Chixia: When it comes to candies, no one knows them better than the kids of Jinzhou!
: Let's go ask around.
: We should go find Baizhi first.
::Chixia: Oh right, Baizhi's still waiting for us at the Academy!
: We should visit the Academy first.
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(When speaking with the kids nearby.)
: Hello.
: Have you seen this candy before?
:After a tense moment of silence, the little girl seems to have finally made up her mind about a great sacrifice. She offered you her hand, revealing a small piece of candy.
:Child: I-I don't have candy like that.
:Child: But I've got this. It's really good. You, erm, you can have one.
: Thank you. But why?
::Child: Madam Magistrate said we should be nice to every guest!
: Thank you.
::Child: No need to thank me! P-please have fun in Jinzhou!
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:Chixia: There's still some distance to the Huaxu Academy. Let's see who reaches there faster!
:Yangyang: I just installed some apps for you, remember? Please try looking for one that's called Utility on the Terminal.
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:Chixia: See? Just open the Utilities, select the Grapple, and there you go!
:Chixia: If you wanna be a hero like the Jinzhou Speedster, you gotta master the Grapple! C'mon, give it a shot, Rover!
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:Chixia: Oh, wait a sec, someone's looking for me.
:Chixia: Yeah... What! When did he disappear? Don't worry. It's alright. I'll be right there.
:Chixia: Duty calls! Oops, almost forgot. Can't be late!
:Chixia: Sorry, Rover, Yangyang. I've gotta head off for my shift. I'll join you right after I'm done, alright?
:Chixia: If you need me, just shout my name, and I, the Jinzhou Speedster, will be there in a sec.
: For real?
::Chixia: Well, you only need to send me a Terminal message as you shout! Then I'll be there in a jiffy. Hehe.
: Ma Xiaofang!
::Chixia: STOP! STOP! Don't call me that!
:Chixia: Anyway, I've gotta go. You guys okay on your own? Give me a heads-up when there's any updates.
:Yangyang: Sure, go do your thing. Don't worry, I'm staying with him/her.
:Yangyang: Rover, let's go inside.
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:Yangyang: Baizhi hasn't replied to my message. She's probably busy in her lab.
:Yangyang: Over there must be Mr. Mortefi from the Department of Safety. Baizhi once mentioned him before...
:Yangyang: He might be able to help us get in touch with baizhi, but, erm... it seems we've caught him at a bad time.
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:Yangyang: Anyway... Let's try asking him, shall we?
:Mortefi: ...What. You need something?
: Well said!
: That was scary.
::The researcher with glasses seemed momentarily unsettled, the flames dimming as he averted his gaze. He attempted to conceal his surprise, but it was evident in his eyes.
::Mortefi: ...My apologies. Did I startle you?
: We're here for Baizhi.
:Yangyang: Mr. Mortefi, please pardon our intrusion. We are friends of Baizhi, and we're here to look for her.
:Mortefi: I see. I hope I didn't cause any offense earlier.
:Yangyang: Not at all, it was us who bothered you...
:Mortefi: Baizhi should be in the Data Analysis Room. I'll go tell her you're here.
:Yangyang: Thank you, sir.
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:Yangyang: This is Mortefi, a renowned figure in the Department of Safety. He was born in the New Federation, and he joined the Huaxu Academy a few years ago. I heard his talent is truly impressive.
:Yangyang: People say he is a bit scary at first glance, but he's actually quite kindhearted once you get to know him...
:Yangyang: Chixia told me he's quite popular with the kids. Children have been pestering him for all kinds of fancy toys, and he's always open to their requests.
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