Head to Qlipoth Fort and speak with Bronya

📍 Jarilo-VI Qlipoth Fort

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March 7th

Is everything all right, Bronya? I didn't know Miss Topaz was so... intense. She seemed nice when we met her.

Bronya

It's good to see you two again, welcome back to Belobog. I'd planned a special reception, but I had to deal with an unexpected guest — the lady you just witnessed. She claims to represent the IPC...

Bronya

There's no need to keep either of you in the dark. To tell the truth, I've too much weighing on my mind right now to even think about the Solwarm Festival.

Options

What exactly did Miss Topaz say to you?

I only heard the word "Debt."

Bronya

Mm... Since you've already made her acquaintance, I needn't explain who she is.

Bronya

I'm sure you heard pieces of Belobog's history the first time you visited — the Legion's invasion 700 years ago, how the Stellaron brought about the Eternal Freeze...

Bronya

It seems that much of Belobog's history from that time was buried deep beneath the snow. Those memories were lost and weren't passed down to the subsequent generations of Supreme Guardians.

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March 7th

Wow, that's a pretty incredible story. So... does that mean Topaz's "business" here is to collect a debt from Belobog?

Bronya

Yes... I'm afraid so.

March 7th

That's ridiculous! And what's with the timing? What took them so long to get here? If it wasn't for us eliminating the Stellaron, they'd have nothing to collect! It's obvious they're just trying to take advantage.

Bronya

According to her account, the repayment period agreed upon by the Architects and the IPC investors was... 280 years. However, less than a century after the loan was taken out, the connection between Jarilo-VI and the rest of the galaxy was completely severed.

Bronya

The IPC deemed that the disaster had caused irreparable damage and that there was no civilization left to reclaim the debt from. As such, they considered the owed sum permanently lost...

Bronya

...It wasn't until the Stellaron crisis was resolved that the IPC discovered that Belobog had survived...

March 7th

And that's when they sent Topaz over to collect the debt...

Bronya

...And the interest.

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How much is owed?

What happens if you don't pay it off in time?

Bronya

An astronomical amount. I don't even know how to read such a long string of numbers.

Bronya

The debt owed is an astronomical amount. I don't even know how to read such a long string of numbers.

Bronya

Before you both arrived, Topaz warned me that if payments were delayed, the IPC would give her the authority to employ "strong measures."

March 7th

I had no idea things were like this. Here I was thinking the IPC had come to rebuild Belobog, not extort it!

Options

Looks like we'll have to intervene.

I doubt the Belobogians can do anything about this on their own...

March 7th

Yeah! We have to help Bronya out! The IPC is too big and powerful — the Belobogians won't be able to resolve this problem on their own.

March 7th

Right, we need to figure out how to help them. The IPC is too big and powerful — even if Bronya steps in, it'll be hard for her to resolve the situation...

Bronya

You seem to have a deeper knowledge of the Interastral Peace Corporation than I do, but if the records are accurate and they truly have a presence throughout the galaxy, the IPC could crush Belobog like a bug if they wanted to.

Bronya

I'm glad you're both here — I know you came for the festival, but now...

Bronya

...Now I must ask you and the Astral Express for help. Do you think you could persuade Topaz to reevaluate the situation? The Express' reputation precedes it, perhaps there's still hope...

March 7th

Have no fear, Bronya! When a friend's in need, the Nameless will always be at their side!

Options

Let's go have a chat with Topaz.

Let's bring out the big guns.

March 7th

Yeah, after all, {NICKNAME} is a pretty good negotiator.

March 7th

Uh... I don't think we're at that stage yet. Miss Topaz seems like a reasonable person.

March 7th

With {NICKNAME}'s silver tongue, I'm sure we'll make some progress.

Bronya

Thank you so much, both of you. I'm so sorry for dragging you into more trouble.

Bronya

While you're out looking for Topaz, I'll see if I can think of a strategy to deal with the situation. Best of luck, and stay safe.

Talk to March 7th and discuss your strategies

March 7th

{NICKNAME}, I just remembered Topaz gave me her number.

March 7th

We might as well just be direct and ask her where she is. She seems like the type of person who appreciates a straight approach.

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Look for Topaz

March 7th

Okay, got it. She's at the museum — let's get going.

March 7th

We better think about what we're gonna say. She might be young, but she is an IPC executive — she's definitely no pushover.

Head to the Boulder Town and aid Seele

📍 Jarilo-VI Boulder Town

Confront the IPC Workers stationed at the entrance of the Great Mine

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Seele

Hey, you two! Cat got your tongue or something? If you knew what was best for you, you'd get out of my way!

Quiet Worker

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March 7th

You guys must be exhausted standing here all day. How about you take a little lunch break — I'm sure the IPC allows that, right?

Quiet Worker

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I'm a guest of your boss, stand aside.

Seriously, get some lunch bro.

Quiet Worker

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March 7th

Ugh, what's their deal?

Quiet Worker

You two were talking to the director in the Snow Plains...

March 7th

Huh!? So it's you! You're the one who was threatening to take us out in the Snow Plains!

March 7th

Hmph, do you even know who you're talking to? If your boss knows to treat us with respect, you'd better start showing some yourself!

Quiet Worker

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Quiet Worker

I can't let you pass! My team leader said that if anyone gets through, I'll lose six months of performance bonuses!

March 7th

Team leader? Ha, you're even lower on the pecking order than I thought.

Quiet Worker

Sh—Shut up! I spent seven years on a forsaken asteroid preparing to join the IPC — I went through 17 interviews before they finally hired me... What right do you deadbeats have to criticize me!?

Seele

...IPC? Interviews!? I don't know what you're rambling on about, but you're really testing my patience.

Seele

{NICKNAME}, March — no need to waste our breath on this idiot. Let's do this!

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(Optional) Chat with March 7th

March 7th

Caught your breath yet, {NICKNAME}? It's time to show these IPC fools who they're dealing with!

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When did you change your clothes?

I didn't think we'd have to fight again...

March 7th

...Right after we finished chatting with Topaz in the museum.

March 7th

Did it take you that long to notice, {NICKNAME}? I thought you were supposed to be the observant one!

March 7th

Nobody did, but it never hurts to be prepared!

March 7th

Just when I thought I could catch a break, things go haywire! Guess my nice dress will have to wait for a while...

March 7th

The quicker we handle the IPC, the faster we can get back to enjoying the celebrations. Let Seele know when you're ready to go.

Speak with Seele and head to the Great Mine

📍 Jarilo-VI Qlipoth Fort

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