At Dawn, To War

At Dawn, To War is the first part of the Trailblaze Continuance chapter Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (II). It automatically begins after completing Rogues on the Run.
==Steps==
# Head to Starskiff Haven and search for Yanqing
# Talk to Feixiao and prepare to hunt down the wolves
# Discuss what to do next with General Huaiyan
==Dialogue==
===Head to Starskiff Haven and search for Yanqing===
;(Talk to Yanqing)
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: Excited Outworlder Tourist: Seriously, when is this Wardance going to start? The Skysplitter has been hovering there for ages. When can we board and see what's inside?
: Expectant Outworlder Tourist: Is this how long-life species live? Everything proceeds so slowly. The effectiveness of "anticipation" in my emotional center is at an all-time high. Oh, I need to drink some coolant.
: Xianzhou Local Resident: Relax, the Realm-Keeping Commission will send boarding notices to all ticket holders. The gazette said the Skysplitter will fire a salute before the ceremony starts!
: Excited Outworlder Tourist: I saw the schedule for the first day of the tournament. Can you believe the ringmaster accepted four challenges? And he's just a kid! So, who are you betting on, Bardeau?
: Expectant Outworlder Tourist: I'm betting on neither. I lost all my credits betting on Roboball games in Taikiyan. This time, I've decided not to rely on probability games to accomplish my target of "getting rich"...
: Yanqing: Wardance...
: Yanqing: There you are, (Trailblazer).
: Yanqing: I heard you and Mr. Dan Heng went to meet the judges, and then a riot broke out in The Shackling Prison. I was so worried about you. Thank goodness, you both made it out safe.
: Discuss what happened...
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:: (Trailblazer): There was a revolt in The Shackling Prison... Fortunately, we were protected by the guards until the Cloud Knights arrived to rescue us.
:: What happened on your end?
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::: Yanqing: I was planning to take Miss March and Yunli to Stargazer Navalia to see the Skysplitter up close, but we stumbled upon a group of suspicious foxians carrying official identities.
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::: Yanqing: They were acting strange, so out of curiosity, we decided to follow them. It turns out that they were actually borisin disguised as foxians!
::: Yanqing: It seems they infiltrated Stargazer Navalia in order to prepare for Hoolay's escape, and we foiled their plans by pure chance.
::: Yanqing: I wonder who provided them with those disguises, and how many more borisin have taken advantage of the Wardance to infiltrate the ship?
:: What's your plan now?
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::: Yanqing: The borisin traveled all the way here to infiltrate the Luofu and attempt to rescue their leader with a crafty scheme... This is completely unlike them. To be honest, it reminds me of what the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus did during the Ambrosial Arbor Crisis.
::: Yanqing: At present, all three generals are on guard and taking action to hunt down the fugitives and the mastermind behind it all, in order to prevent further trouble.
::: Yanqing: However, if these borisin can disguise themselves as foxians... where do we even begin to search for them?
: Those tourists over there are talking about you...
: Yanqing: Yeah, I heard them, too, but I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint them. I've already reported to General Jing Yuan that I'll give up my role as the ringmaster.
: What? You're not going to defend the ring?
: But haven't you been preparing for it for so long?
: Yanqing: The security of the Luofu is more important to me than anything else. I need to fulfill my duties as a Cloud Knight Lieutenant before taking on the honor of being a ringmaster.
: Yanqing: Those tourists just want to see some good sword fights. Anyone can participate in this kind of tournament. It doesn't have to be me.
: Yanqing: The real challenge lies beyond the ring on the Skysplitter. If we don't capture the fugitives soon, Hoolay will wreak havoc.
: Yanqing: Obviously, there is someone behind the scenes orchestrating this prison break, intending to spread chaos. If we fail to thwart their evil plan, what honor will be left for us to uphold?
: ???: Well said.
===Talk to Feixiao and prepare to hunt down the wolves===
: Feixiao: You may be tiny in stature, but your ambition matches that of the Yaoqing's warriors.
: Yanqing: Hey, this has nothing to do with my height.
: What brings you here, General?
: I thought all the generals were on the move already?
: Feixiao: Yes, I suggested to Yanqing that we find a place to have a decent meal. A hunter must be well-fed before "the hunt."
: Yanqing: You still have a good appetite even in the face of disaster — you truly are the Merlin's Claw... Please, finish the food quickly so we can get to work, General Feixiao.
: Feixiao: Well, that's not up to me... Dig in. I called you here so you could enjoy the food.
: Yanqing: Me? This isn't the time for a leisurely meal... and this is way too much for me!
: Feixiao: Oh? You'd give me time to enjoy a meal but not yourself?
: Feixiao: Ever since you encountered those borisin spies, you've been so busy that you've hardly eaten anything. You can't defeat Hoolay on an empty stomach.
: Feixiao: Take your time. Enjoy the meal and calm yourself.
: Yanqing: Hoolay's whereabouts are still unknown, and they've even taken Mr. Jiaoqiu hostage. The longer we wait, the more complicated the situation becomes.
: Feixiao: Jiaoqiu always said I'm the most impatient person among the Cloud Knights, and I can't argue with that. So there's no reason for you to be more anxious than me.
: Feixiao: I've fought against borisin abominations for years, and I know their ferocity and cunning well. The borisin were clearly well-prepared for this prison break, and now they are staying in the shadows. They have no reason to rush out into the open.
: Feixiao: When facing cunning and ferocious prey, the hunter must be more patient, biding their time to seize the golden chance for a decisive blow. Once Hoolay loses his patience and reveals himself, that's when we'll strike.
: Yanqing: But when will that time come?
: Feixiao: Like I said... it's only one meal away.
===Discuss what to do next with General Huaiyan===
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: Yukong: General Huaiyan, the Sky-Faring Commission has finished its preparations. Do you have any other instructions?
: Huaiyan: Representing the consensus between the Merlin's Claw and the Divine Foresight, I'll step in as the temporary commanding officer of the Seat of Divine Foresight and oversee the Six Commissions' affairs on the Luofu.
: Yukong: What is the situation at The Shackling Prison?
: Huaiyan: Hoolay made a quick escape and even sealed the gates of the prison. As of now, the Cloud Knights have re-established contact with the staff inside.
: Huaiyan: The good news is, the two Nameless who were trapped in The Shackling Prison are safe and sound.
: March 7th: Um, I know I shouldn't use the word "great" given the current situation... but I'm relieved that (Trailblazer) and Dan Heng are safe.
: Huaiyan: We've lost contact with one of the messengers from the Xianzhou Yaoqing. The borisin have likely taken him hostage.
: Huaiyan: Don't worry, Yukong. Feixiao is leading the Wolf Hunt operation, and you know how capable she is.
: Yukong: I have no doubt about General Feixiao's capabilities, General Huaiyan. I'm more concerned about the Wardance.
: Yukong: According to the plan, the ceremony will begin in six hours. The Skysplitter will be activated, and all visitors will board the ship to watch the contest.
: Yukong: But now, with Hoolay's whereabouts unknown, everything is filled with uncertainty.
: Should the Wardance really be held as scheduled?
: Yunli: March is right, Grandpa. I heard the escaped prisoner from The Shackling Prison is beyond formidable. In case anything goes wrong...
: Huaiyan: So, Yunli, what do you think we should do?
: Yunli: Well... hmm... I believe we should declare martial law and allocate manpower to search for the escaped prisoners. And for the Wardance, it's better to announce an indefinite delay for now.
: Huaiyan: Your plan sounds solid, but unfortunately, solid plans rarely get a chance to be implemented. I believe there are at least two parties who won't accept your approach.
: Which two parties?
: Huaiyan: The first are the many travelers who have come all the way here for the Wardance. If we declare martial law now, it's like declaring that the Luofu isn't safe. How do you think the outsiders would react? They'd be terrified, and chaos might ensue.
: Huaiyan: The second party is the staff of the Xianzhou Luofu's Six Commissions. They've invested a lot of resources and manpower into organizing the Wardance. Suddenly suspending it indefinitely would create numerous challenges for them.
: Huaiyan: But of course, not everyone disagrees with your idea.
: Yunli: ...R—Really?
: Huaiyan: The mastermind behind this incident would fully support your opinion presumably.
: Huaiyan: Hoolay's escape and your discovery of borisin spies at Stargazer Navalia... Even a child could guess that these events were orchestrated.
: Huaiyan: The fugitive is just one piece in the game. The one controlling the pieces wants to spread chaos and suspicion among the people on the Luofu. If we declare martial law and postpone the Wardance, we'll fall into their trap and instill fear in people even before Hoolay actually does anything.
: Yunli: ...So, what do we do?
: Huaiyan: We'll search for the prisoners while maintaining order on the Luofu, acting as if nothing has happened.
: Yunli: As if nothing has happened? Yanqing said he'd assist the generals, and now he's nowhere to be found. With the host's ringmaster gone, how are we supposed to act like nothing has happened?
: Huaiyan: That's why I called the two of you here.
: Are you suggesting that I take Yanqing's place as ringmaster?
: Are you suggesting that Yunli takes Yanqing's place as ringmaster?
:: March 7th: Master Yunli, is General Huaiyan asking you to be the ringmaster instead of Yanqing?
:: Huaiyan: No, that's not the case.
: Are you planning to take up the role of the ringmaster yourself, General Huaiyan?
:: Huaiyan: Of course I'll do my part, but not on the Skysplitter.
: March 7th: General Huaiyan... Are you asking me... to take Yanqing's place... as the ringmaster?
: Huaiyan: You caught on quickly, Miss March! That's exactly what I mean.
: Yunli: But Miss March is a guest invited by General Jing Yuan, Grandpa! How can an outsider represent the Luofu in the ring? It will make the Xianzhou Luofu a laughingstock.
: Huaiyan: Dear child, the Nameless of the Astral Express are renowned throughout the cosmos! It's an honor to have them participate in the ceremony! Plus, Miss March is a disciple of the little Cloud Knight Lieutenant. How can she be regarded as an "outsider"?
: Huaiyan: We can't afford to have any problems during the Wardance. I'm entrusting you not only with the honor of the ring, but also with the security of the Skysplitter.
: Huaiyan: Yukong, please explain to them the rest of the arrangements.
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:Switching to Lingsha's POV...
:In The Shackling Prison, Lingsha, Dan Heng, and Jing Yuan are trying to discern clues from the borisin's attacks...
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