Night on the Great Mine (I)
Stellar Jade x 30, Trailblaze EXP x 100, Credit x 5000, Condensed Aether x 1, Shield x 100
Find Antonia
📍 Jarilo-VI Boulder Town
Looks like supervisor Antonia from Boulder Town wants to talk to you. Go ask her what it might be about.
I heard you are looking for me.
Antonia
Let's see... oh, yes, there is indeed something that could use your help.
Antonia
An elderly mine cart operator intends to retire, but... he's not really hitting it off with his current apprentice. I guess you already know what I'm getting at. If the apprentice can't complete his training, then the master won't be able to retire in peace.
Antonia
So, I'd like to ask you to be... um... assistant instructor for that not-so-bright apprentice.
Options
Assistant instructor?
Uh, no. I know nothing of mining carts.
I know just the man for this job. His name is Sampo...
Antonia
Huh? No way. He'd bring nothing but trouble.
Antonia
Relax. Though the title is "assistant instructor," it doesn't actually require much technical know-how.
Antonia
That senior mine cart operator is very capable, but he has a bad temper and can be very stubborn. Things would be good if he had a gifted apprentice to begin with, but that's sadly not the case right now... So please find a way to help him.
Antonia
What say you? Can you do me this favor?
Options
Not a problem. Leave it to me.
I suppose I can give it a try...
Antonia
They usually stay at the vagrant shelter in the mines. I've already told that senior mine cart operator about this. When you see him, just say my name, and he'll know.
Go to the Great Mine to look for the senior mine cart operator
📍 Jarilo-VI Great Mine
According to Supervisor Antonia's description, a senior mine cart operator is troubling over his not-too-bright apprentice over at the Great Mine. He's waiting for you, the Ace Assistant, to save him...
Your lack of knowledge in mine carts and education is not a problem, because all of it can be substituted with the spirit of Trailblazing.
There's no time to waste, go to the Great Mine and find the senior mine cart operator and begin your trailblazing!
Your lack of knowledge in mine carts and education is not a problem, because all of it can be substituted with the spirit of Trailblazing.
There's no time to waste, go to the Great Mine and find the senior mine cart operator and begin your trailblazing!
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Watch carefully. This thing is called the turntable controller. You put your hand here, and then do this...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
...Just where did you pop out from? Do you need me for something?
Options
I'm sent here to be your assistant instructor.
Antonia asked me to come.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Huh? What assistant instructor...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Oh... I see. Antonia sent you here, didn't she?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
What? Antonia sent you here?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Oh... I see. You must be that "assistant instructor," right?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
*sigh* That girl always makes decisions for me without first consulting me. I've told her many times that I can deal with this myself...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
But now that you're here, I can't let you just hang around and do nothing.
Options
Let's get started.
I am happy to just hang around.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Alright, come give me a hand. Help me set things up.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Ha, good one. We have a rule in the mines — less talking and more working. I'll however let you take a break after the work's done.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
All ready... Hey kid, come over here! Do you see what's in front of you?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
I'm not going to explain how mine carts and tracks work. You grew up in the Underworld, so even if you've never seen them before, you've probably heard of them.
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Yeah.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
The thing you need to pay attention to is this — the track controller.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
The principle is very simple. Operate the controller like I just told you, and the disconnected tracks on the turnout will then be connected together.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
After that, the Geomarrow light on the connected track will light up. You can then use this to judge which direction the mine cart will go.
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Hmm?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Then comes this blocker. As the name implies, the blocker will block the route of the mine cart. If the mine cart is stopped by one of these, then the only thing we can do is send it back to where it just came from.
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Hmm...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
All we need to do is plan out the path and adjust the track direction through the controller to push the mining cart to its destination.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
That's it, I'm done. You just groaned and moaned and didn't say anything, so I'm not sure if you're getting all of this...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
But, I have a way to test you. See, the test rig has been set up for you already. Show me how you'll go about operating it!
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Uh... I'm not sure about this.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
What do you mean by that?
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Well... it's way too hard.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
...What did you say?
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Like I said, it's too hard. How should I go about it... I don't understand.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
How many times have I taught you this already, huh? When we talk about the theory, you seem to be pretty onto it, but why's it always a cop-out when it comes to the real thing?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Anyone with any shred of intelligence should have mastered this a long time ago! Operate the controller, change the track, move forward, operate the controller again, and then reverse. Where's the difficulty in that?
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
...I still can't figure it out, hehe.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
... Brat, you're trying to send me to an early grave, aren't you!?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
You, come here! Show him how it's done. Anyone with half a brain can do it!
Options
I'm only an instructor assistant...
I don't get it either. Hehe.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Enough nonsense. Isn't this why Antonia sent you here in the first place?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Stop playing dumb. You were there when I was explaining everything. You should know just by watching!
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Then let's get started. If you want the mine carts to be reset, feel free to talk to me.
Pass the senior mine cart operator's test
The senior mine cart operator prepared the Mine Cart Puzzle in front of you. Solve it promptly.
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Operate the controller, change the track, move forward, operate the controller again, and then reverse...
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Oh jeez, what a drag. Wish I could do something else with my time...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
So, do you want me to reset the mine carts for you?
Options
Yes. Please help me reset the carts.
There's no need.
Go to the senior mine cart operator to claim your reward
With your ingenuity, you quickly solved the mine cart puzzle set up by the senior mine cart operator.
Go ask him what the reward is — there is usually a reward for this kind of task, isn't there?
Go ask him what the reward is — there is usually a reward for this kind of task, isn't there?
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Operate the controller, change the track, move forward, operate the controller again, and then reverse...
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Oh jeez, what a drag. Wish I could do something else with my time...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Nice! Come on, let me give you a little something.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
But it's not over yet — hang on, I'll get another one for you...
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
You actually solved it...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
See what I mean? I told you anyone with half a brain should've learned all of this ages ago!
Options
Being an assistant instructor isn't easy...
Hey, whom are you calling half a brain...
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
It's just a mine cart... I guess it's time to get serious...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Tsk... So now you are getting motivated? Were you just slacking off most of the time?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
I'll deal with my lazy apprentice later. Thank you for the help today.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Here, take this as your reward. Oh yeah, and remember to say hello to Antonia for me.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
That being said, the puzzle that I gave to the brat today was nothing more than an appetizer. The tricky stuff has yet to come. If you're interested in mine carts, I can set up the site for you.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
With a smart {M#boy}{F#girl} like you to motivate him, that brat might actually put a bit more effort into things.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Your reward is over there. Go take a look.
Talk to the senior mine cart operator and begin the next round of testing
The senior mine cart operator seems to have prepared a new puzzle. Go and inquire about his preparation
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
The master has a new puzzle. Go ask him about it if you're interested.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Great! The venue's all sorted. Are you up for the next challenge?
Options
Let's go!
Just a moment. I have something else to do.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Now that's the spirit! Let's begin.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Okay, we'll be right here waiting for you.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Watch carefully, {M#boy}{F#girl}. The blocker with the yellow light on is the stop for the loaded mine carts.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
The empty mine cart should be driven to the stop with blue lights.
Pass the senior mine cart operator's test
The senior mine cart operator prepared the Mine Cart Puzzle in front of you. Solve it promptly.
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Operate the controller, change the track, move forward...
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
*sigh* That's not right... How does it go again?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
So, do you want me to reset the mine carts for you?
Options
Yes. Please help me reset the carts.
There's no need.
Go to the senior mine cart operator to claim your reward
With your ingenuity, you quickly solve the mine cart puzzle set up by the senior mine cart operator.
Go ask him about the reward — there is usually a reward for this kind of task, isn't there?
Go ask him about the reward — there is usually a reward for this kind of task, isn't there?
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
Operate the controller, change the track, move forward...
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
*sigh* That's not right... How does it go again?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Ha, you're gutsy! And smarter than this kid.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Take this reward, and I'll get another one for you...
Claim the reward for passing the test
The senior mine cart operator prepared the rewards for solving the puzzle. Collect them now.
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
The master has a reward for you. It's over there. You've earned it.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Your reward is over there. Go take a look.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Watch carefully, {M#boy}{F#girl}. The blocker with the yellow light on is the stop for the loaded mine carts.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
If a mine cart needs to load or unload the Geomarrow, it needs to be moved to the stop next to the Geomarrow pile first.
Pass the senior mine cart operator's test
The senior mine cart operator prepared the Mine Cart Puzzle in front of you. Solve it promptly.
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
I'm exhausted... When can we take a break?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
So, do you want me to reset the mine carts for you?
Options
Yes. Please help me reset the carts.
There's no need.
Go to the senior mine cart operator to claim your reward
With your ingenuity, you quickly solve the mine cart puzzle set up by the senior mine cart operator.
Go ask him about the reward — there is usually a reward for this kind of task, isn't there?
Go ask him about the reward — there is usually a reward for this kind of task, isn't there?
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
You actually solved it...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
See what I mean? I told you anyone with half a brain should've learned all of this ages ago!
Options
Being an assistant instructor isn't easy...
Hey, whom are you calling half a brain...
Apprentice Mine Cart Operator
It's just a mine cart... I guess it's time to get serious...
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Tsk... So now you are getting motivated? Were you just slacking off most of the time?
Senior Mine Cart Operator
I'll deal with my lazy apprentice later. Thank you for the help today.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Here, take this as your reward. Oh yeah, and remember to say hello to Antonia for me.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
That being said, the puzzle that I gave to the brat today was nothing more than an appetizer. The tricky stuff has yet to come. If you're interested in mine carts, I can set up the site for you.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
With a smart {M#boy}{F#girl} like you to motivate him, that brat might actually put a bit more effort into things.
Senior Mine Cart Operator
Your reward is over there. Go take a look.
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