📍 Jarilo-VI Corridor of Fading Echoes

Pela

Let's start searching for Miss Molly's things from here. We don't need to go up the stairs. That place is not part of the old city fortress and has nothing but ancient battlefields.

Pela

Thankfully, we didn't encounter any enemies coming here, but I can't promise it'll stay that way on our way back. Keep your eyes peeled. This place gives off a strange vibe today.

Options

You seem familiar with this place?

What's so strange about this place's vibe?

Why should we start searching here?

Okay, let's go.

Pela

Yeah. I used to come here with Gepard to survey the terrain — but that was a long time ago.

Pela

Needless to say, it was very important for an intelligence officer to personally map the battlefield. Unfortunately, the pressure on the front line increased so quickly that we had to retreat to the Silvermane Guard Restricted Zone... And those pieces of intelligence were not very useful in the end.

Pela

It's... too quiet. Normally, we couldn't have come all this way without any fights.

Pela

That may seem like a good thing... But deep down, I'm disturbed by this strange quietness. Anyway, let's be more careful from now on.

Pela

The old citadel runs from the north to the south, and we are now at the southernmost end—

Pela

If we start from here, we can save a trip going backward. Technically, it'd be the same if we were to start from the north. I just picked this direction at random when we came.

Pela

Great, let's go. Even though we didn't encounter any enemies coming here, it's still hard to say what will happen later. If we get into a fight, I will cover you.

Pela

If it so happens that you are defeated, I will definitely fight my way to bring you back to a safe place and continue our exploration when you are ready.

Pela

But it's best to avoid that. After all, there is only so much help I can give you... So stay sharp, {NICKNAME}.

Findie

Beep! Beep! Matching object found, matching object found — do you want to switch to search mode?

Pela

...What's that sound?

Pela

Um, {NICKNAME}, why are you carrying that thing with you?

Findie

Beep... Findie is not a thing. I am Richard, the Home-Use Object Finder. Model information: Version 0.63, Professional model, Annual Deluxe Edition. Nickname: "Findie."

Options

It can help us find things. Pretty useful.

It claims it can find things.

It's my emotional support robot.

Pela

I see... You outsiders sure have a lot of gadgets that come in handy.

Pela

Uh... Does that mean it's not very reliable? But it does seem to have found something...

Pela

Anyway, one more pair of eyes might not be a bad thing. Let's try it out.

Pela

...If you say so. But it just called itself a "Home-Use Object Finder." So, can it help us find things?

Pela

Anyway, one more pair of eyes might not be a bad thing. Let's try it out.

Pela

Hey, Findie! Can you show us the way?

Findie

Yes, yes, yes. When you need to find something, just call Findie.

Findie

The current target is "something hidden." And there is "one" such target in detectable range. Please follow yours truly to conduct the search in accordance with the "Home-Use Object Finder Safety Manual."

Pela

It seems confident... Let's follow it.

Pela

Let's use Findie to search along the way we came. Let's go!

Look for clues in the Corridor of Fading Echoes

Look for the next clue in the Corridor of Fading Echoes

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Move

Pela

There seem to be enemies roaming nearby... We probably shouldn't call Findie right now.

Pela

Let's proceed with caution, and keep an eye out for the arch that may contain clues.

Investigate

Pela

The clue this time is very straightforward — you see, on this floor tile, there is a pattern of a counterclockwise rotation arrow... It must be somehow related to the previous clue.

Options

What exactly do these arrows mean?

Pela

To be honest, I don't know for sure, but it's probably related to some kind of rotatable structure.

Pela

Anyway, I'll write it down first, and then I'll copy it for you. Here you are.

System

On the sheet of paper Pela gave you, there are several ordered drawings of clockwise rotation arrow and counterclockwise rotation arrow, with her annotation at the bottom that says "rotatable structure."

System

You turn the sheet over and see some beautifully written but illegible scribbles. The words are all jumbled, but you do see that this passage is about three characters, respectively named Artem, Anna and Dalmir.

Options

Thank you. Let's keep going.

So... What are these texts?

Pela

Okay, let's go...

Pela

Huh? The clues we just saw...

Pela

... Wait, no, I forgot! Give me back that piece of paper now!

Options

Okay, here you are.

I want to treasure Miss Pela's masterpiece...

Pela

Humph, good...

Pela

{NICKNAME}, ahhhh... You gotta be kidding me! If you don't give it back to me right now, I'll... I'll have to take it back! Give it to me.

Pela

Grr... Let me find another blank page to write it down...

Pela

...Done. Take this one instead. Forget all the texts you saw on the back, and don't you dare tell anyone else about it!

+ Pela's Notes x 1

Enter the innermost part of the Corridor of Fading Echoes

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Move

Pela

Here we are. Now, on the left, it's a road towards the Fortified Zone, which is just behind the fortress defense line. And on the right, it's the path leading to the Frontline Fortress's parapet.

Pela

Let's split up for now. In the Fortified Zone, there is a revolving gear bridge that has the same structure as the one in the Silvermane Guard Restricted Zone. I have to go there to investigate its control terminal.

Pela

So, I'll pick the road on the left. In the meantime, please use the path on the right to go to the Frontline Fortress and look for clues there.

Options

What if you run into a Fragmentum monster?

Aren't there control terminals all around the gear bridge?

I see. Stay safe.

Pela

On the way here, I checked and found that that road is full of roadblocks and debris. Monsters wouldn't get close to where I'm going.

Pela

Plus, all those obstacles are much easier for someone as small as me to pass through, even though I hate to talk about my size. Anyway, I can do it alone.

Pela

This kind of gear bridge is pre-equipped with a data storage terminal. Only through this very specific terminal can you view essential data about the gear bridge.

Pela

I need to verify some theories of mine, so I have to investigate this data terminal myself, which is just down the road on the left.

Pela

Humph, never underestimate an intelligence officer — I've worked out every possible scenario, and nothing will go wrong.

Pela

So let's split up. After we finish our respective investigations, we shall meet on the other side of the bridge.

Findie

Beep! Beep! Matching object found, matching object found — do you want to switch to search mode?

{NICKNAME}

(Findie seems to have found something. Let's take a look around here.)

Continue to look for clues in the Corridor of Fading Echoes

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Move

{NICKNAME}

(I seem to hear a gear bridge moving...)

Unlock the Gear Bridge

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Move

System

You tried operating the control terminal of the gear bridge, but failed.

Pela

{NICKNAME}! Can you hear me? {NICKNAME}!

Options

Pela, I'm here!

The control terminal... seems to be broken...

Pela

The gear bridge... it's locked...

Pela

Find a way... to unlock it!

Options

Let me see. Hold on!

How do I unlock it!?

Pela

Remember the sequence from the notes!

{NICKNAME}

(Let's try and find a way to unlock the terminal...)

Options

Clockwise rotation arrow

Counterclockwise rotation arrow

Give it up.

System

You hear a clear sound coming from the control terminal.

{NICKNAME}

(This seems to be the correct step...)

Options

Clockwise rotation arrow

Counterclockwise rotation arrow

System

You hear a series of dull noises coming from the control terminal. It seems to have been reset.

{NICKNAME}

(This seems to be the wrong way... Needs a restart.)

System

You hear a clear sound coming from the control terminal.

{NICKNAME}

(This seems to be the correct step...)

Options

Clockwise rotation arrow

Counterclockwise rotation arrow

System

The mechanical structure in the control terminal is rotating nonstop. Then, you hear a loud and clear sound coming from within, and the terminal becomes silent again.

{NICKNAME}

(The rotation of the gear bridge seems to be operable again.)

System

You hear a series of dull noises coming from the control terminal. It seems to have been reset.

{NICKNAME}

(This seems to be the wrong way... Needs a restart.)

System

You hear a series of dull noises coming from the control terminal. It seems to have been reset.

{NICKNAME}

(This seems to be the wrong way... Needs a restart.)

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Move

Pela

Hey! {NICKNAME}! Can you hear me?

{NICKNAME}

(I seem to hear Pela's voice...)

Go meet Pela

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Move

Pela

Ah, finally! I almost began to think you couldn't make it.

Options

A piece of cake.

Are you all right?

You thought I couldn't do it?

Pela

You handled that with such elegance. Looks like you truly are worth your salt.

Pela

Thank you for your concern, but I'm fine. I'm an intelligence officer of the Silvermane Guards, after all.

Pela

Haha, I was just kidding.

Pela

Let's recount what just happened. After checking the data storage terminal, I found that the gear bridge brakes can be released by following the sequence of these given patterns.

Pela

However, I still don't quite understand why old Balakin left these passwords behind. So I thought I should meet up with you first and discuss it together.

Pela

But who would have thought... The moment I crossed the gear bridge, it started rotating by itself, leaving me on the other side!

Pela

I tried to control that thing, but the bridge was locked by an emergency brake.

Pela

There was nothing I could do. In a hurry, I called out your name... Fortunately, you heard me. Thank god.

Options

I suppose you know how to release the brakes?

Why did the gear bridge move on its own?

Aren't you afraid that your shouting will attract monsters?

Almost left you here alone...

Pela

To be honest, before looking at the data terminal, I really didn't know it could work this way... The braking system of the bridge in the Silvermane Guard Restricted Zone was modified by Serval, and is much easier to use.

Pela

Anyway, the strange thing is... I tried operating the terminal according to the instructions, and the gear bridge didn't move at all.

Pela

I guess old Balakin somehow modified the instructions himself and purposefully used some outdated instructions as a ruse. If it weren't for you, I would have been stuck here forever. So, I really can't thank you enough.

Pela

I was careless... I didn't notice the pressure pedal on the ground.

Pela

If I had brought Findie, it probably wouldn't have happened... But then you probably wouldn't be able to find the last clue. What a hassle.

Pela

I was aware of this, but there was simply no other way at that time. Lucky for us, they didn't come.

Pela

But you came to help in the end and now all is well. By the way, I also found the "key" Miss Molly talked about. It's here.

Pela

Also, there seems to be a scary monster nearby... I wouldn't be able to deal with it alone, so I have to wait for your help.

Options

Then let's go kick its butt!

Thank God, it's over...

Pela

Hear, hear. My legs are sore... Grab the key and let's go back!

Pela

I'll cover for you. Let's go. Good luck!