Archaeological Files Quest

## Introduction

This quest will be started after finishing the Ancient Dictionary quest as Tom Cole needs your help collecting archaeological files to aid in his research.

> *"The members of the archeological team are David's wife, Steve's wife, and Mary's husband. They are all excellent people, strong, brave with spirit of exploration. Their files are significant. Collecting files itself isn't a difficult thing, but it will unseal everyone's sad memory. By then their response will differ, and you must be patient about it."*
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As the quest progress, it was revealed that the leader of Harvest Town's archeological team is Tom Cole's wife.

### Archaeological Files of David's Wife

1. Ask Gary about the clues of that year.
2. Build a clown statue. (You can build one at the carpenter's if you have not already built it)
3. The Clown Statue is finished. Go tell Gary now.
4. Find John Gray for the situation of that year.
5. Charm Bill. ( Reach 6 Hearts)
6. Collect 2 Dried Roses that Bill requires. (Your manor have to be level 43 for this)
7. Collect the decorations (e.g., 3 Glass, 3 Plastic) that Bill requires.
8. David seems to have some words for you. Go find him.
9. Bring black box to David Hanks. (Wait 1 in-game day)
10. You've got the archaeological files. Bring them to the principal.

#### One More (Side)

1. Talk to David.
2. Prepare the materials (e.g., 2 Rose, 5 Glass, 5 Plastic) that David requires. *(+50 fondness, some prosperity, some coins)*

#### Cutscenes

1. When you logged in: You will witness Gary and David talking about the past.
2. When you enter/exit your home or start a new day: You will be visited by Tom Cole exclaiming that the text on the parchments verified his inference.
*"Medlem recorded that he reached a brand new place one day after walking through a dark tunnel in a cave. Everything there resembles the town... When he returned to the cave, a shoe came towards his face! And the shoe he described belongs to my wife!"*
3. When you enter Eastern Town: You will witness David at the cemetary.
4. When you wake up the next day: Bill will visit you to deliver the archaeological files and the antiquity.

### Archaeological Files of Steve's Wife

1. Ask Foxy of the Grocery to plant a Tangerine Tree for you.
2. Collect the materials (e.g., 20 Tangerine, 10 Gold Ingots, 10 Milk, 3 Natica Sashimi) that Foxy requires.
3. Tell Lulu what you plan to do.
4. Lulu declined you. Go find Foxy of the Grocery for advices.
5. Bring Lulu what she needs (e.g., 5 Silk, 5 Goose Down).
6. Go find Foxy of the Grocery. She seems to have some words for you.
7. Bring the Tangerine Tree that Foxy gives you to Lulu.
8. Go find Steve next morning.
9. Find the archaeological files in the old house (residence). (See pictures below)
10. You've got the archaeological files. Bring them to the principal.

#### Old House's Secret 2 (Side)

1. Talk to Steve.
2. A password is needed to open the box in the house. Ask Steve about it.

#### Scattered Notes

1. Undated: "Today the school's archeological team was established, so everyone went to the school to celebrate. 8 days later, they will go to 5 places for investigation and will have 4 documents to translate after returning, which makes me sad. She's too busy to be with Lulu and me"
2. Undated: "This is the 30th day since she left. Lulu was still crying for her mother. Everything in the house reminds me of the time with her, as if she hadn't left. I decide to move, for Lulu and..."
3. January 2: "I feel that the atmosphere of family dinner today is a little different from usual. Did I do something wrong? Let me think carefully..."
4. January 11: "Although I'm not confident, I decide to propose to her today. But my hands are all sweaty now. David told me that taking three deep breaths can help me relax. But it doesn't work..."
5. February 27: "Autumn is coming. The mayor was worried that there might be a heavy rain. He hoped that I could strengthen the cottages in the town. So I'll be too busy to be with my wife and kid..."
6. March 1: "Today Lulu is going to primary school. She ran to me and said that she will be no longer a kid from tomorrow, so we can't touch her head anymore. Her serious look made her mother and me laugh and laugh."
7. March 22: "Today Foxy brought me 12 customized Tangerine Trees, and 24 Lavenders in a few days. How exciting~"
8. April 5: "Today is the 15th day of her hospital stay. Mr. Lee said she is about to give birth, which means I will be a father soon. I'm so nervous..."
9. April 19: "Tomorrow is Lulu's first birthday. What gift should I prepare? How about a woodcarving doll? But it shouldn't be suitable for a little girl... I need someone for advice."
10. February 3: "The archaeological team will set off for investigation tomorrow. This time they will go out for 2 days and 3 nights and sleep in the forest. Although I understand and support her work, I still can't help worrying about her safety..."
11. June 31: "When I was drinking with David and Gary, I had some emotions. As time goes by, everyone has their own family and career. Everything has changed, but our friendship is as always! Eww, that's cringey."
12. August 31: "!!!!!!!!!! Lulu learned to walk today! I must wrap the corners of the tables, and we can't put the cups by the tables. Moreover, I should make a walker for Lulu. The most important is: never let her get hurt!"
13. September 6: "I went out with Gary and David for a drink today. I have to say, Andy is getting better and better at making wines. Hee hee..."
14. November 10: "We are so happy that Lulu called mom for the first time today. How long will it take for her to learn to call dad?"
15. December 11: "Today Lulu locked herself in the room when she got home. I guess she might have been bullied at school. I must ask the principal tomorrow. I won't spare the bullies easily!"

### Archaeological Files of Mary's Husband

1. Ask Jessie about her dad.
2. Ask Mary to prove Jessie's words.
3. The clue in Mary's words shows that you can find Julia for help.
4. Collect the 6 Jasmine tea that Julia requires.
5. Find Mary's wallet on the map. (See picture below)
6. Bring the wallet to Mary.
7. It seems useless. Bring some gifts (e.g., 6 Cordyceps Powder) to Julia and ask her for advices.
8. Maybe you can ask Pong Ching, who is like a mother and a friend of Mary.
9. Make 3 Tomato Egg Soup and 3 Steamed Perch.
10. Find Mary in her house after the next day.
11. Get the files at Mary Morris' house, bring it to Tom Cole in time.
12. You've got the archaeological files. Bring them to the principal.

#### Cutscenes

1. When you start a new day: You will be visited by Tom Cole banging on your door saying that he has completely deciphered the parchment and that it is time to tell you what happened and the origin of the antiquity museum.

> *"Medlem discovered the connecting place but it needs a key to open the connecting door. So, he kept searching in the cave. Every time he went down the cave, an earthquake would occur in Harvest Town. My wife also disappeared in the cave due to an earthquake. These two things must be closely connected..."*
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2. When you enter Mary Morris' house: **Have to enter the house before you can obtain the final files to submit the quest!**

## Conclusion

The materials you helped the Principal obtained are very valuable and will bring a significant progress in his research.

1. Be patient and wait for the Principal's message. (Wait 1 in-game day)
2. Thus, begins the next part of the main quest: Harvest Town Diary