Opportunity Makes the Thief (III) #2

Listen to the conversation between Norbert and the Silvermane Guard

📍 Jarilo-VI Backwater Pass

The microfilm used to display projections was stolen. Without this film, the History Exhibit cannot open to the public.
You and Pela arrive at the desolate shopping street to chase down Norbert, the suspect.
You see your suspect as soon as you arrive. Go and listen to what they're saying.
Pela
Pela
Uh... something doesn't feel right. It's obviously an abandoned shopping street, but it also feels like people were here not too long ago...
Pela
Pela
We must be cautious, {NICKNAME}. Whether the culprit is Norbert or someone else... he certainly has no shortage of helpers.
Pela
Pela
Shh...! {NICKNAME}, there are people talking inside. Let's see if we can hear them!

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Move
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
...B—But sir, pretending to be a Silvermane Guard is a serious crime...
Norbert
Norbert
Stop acting like a wimp! You think you can make a fortune with that kind of attitude?
Norbert
Norbert
Don't overthink things — just play your part. Today's password is "roast the sausage, not the bread." You got that?
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
Got it, sir. Roast the sausage, not the bread.
Norbert
Norbert
Don't let anything in that doesn't know the password — not even a fly! You got that?
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
Don't worry Mr. Norbert, I understand.
Pela
Pela
So it is Norbert after all! And he's making his accomplice impersonate a Silvermane Guard! The audacity!
Pela
Pela
We've found the culprit, {NICKNAME}! Now we just have to catch him red-handed!

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Move
Pela
Pela
{NICKNAME}, wait, stay still!
Pela
Pela
I think I heard someone talking behind the metal gate. Let's see if we can hear what they're saying.

Catch Norbert, the suspect

The microfilm used to display projections was stolen. Without this film, the History Exhibit cannot open to the public.
You and Pela arrive at the desolate shopping street to chase down Norbert, the suspect.
Norbert's words and actions have already revealed the indisputable fact that he is the artifact peddler. Keep going and take him into custody.
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Move
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Hey, you two! Don't move!
Pela
Pela
Must be the accomplice... {NICKNAME}, let's think fast!
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Say the password or get out of here! This isn't any old shopping street, y'know!
Options
Boil the fish, not the egg.
Roast the sausage, not the bread.
Help me, Pela...
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
...Wh—What's that supposed to mean? You'd best turn around and go home — we're busy handling the delivery of— Ahem! B—Busy handlin— um... executing official business. No loitering!
Pela
Pela
Wait, I remember! Roast the sausage, not the bread. That's the password, right?
Pela
Pela
What? Oh right, the password... Roast the sausage, not the bread. That's the password, right?
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Huh? I... Y—Yes, that's correct...
Pela
Pela
Mm-hmm! So, you are gonna let us in now? We need to talk to Mr. Norbert about some important business-related matters.
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Wait, did you just say... Mr. Norbert?
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Criminal Accomplice Posing as Silvermane Guard
Who are you guys!? This whole operation the boss hasn't shown his face once. How could a couple of outsiders just walk in knowing his name?
Pela
Pela
Looks like our cover's blown, {NICKNAME}...
Pela
Pela
Guess we'll have to do this the hard way!
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Combat

Pela
Pela
We'll probably end up running into more of Norbert's goons up ahead.
Pela
Pela
We should proceed with caution, {NICKNAME}.

Keep going and catch Norbert

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Move
Pela
Pela
Look, it's Norbert again!
Pela
Pela
Let's see what he's talking about this time.
Norbert
Norbert
...And the film? Is it packed and ready to go?
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
Attendant Posing as Silvermane Guard
Right here, boss! The buyer is arriving soon. Here, this way!
Norbert
Norbert
Very good, very good. Well done. Patience, soon we will all be rich.
Pela
Pela
Film! Did you hear that? That film he mentioned must be the same one that was stolen from the museum.
Pela
Pela
Why would someone from such a wealthy family do something like this for money... It's unbelievable! We have to find a way to stop this before they sell the film!

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Move
Pela
Pela
{NICKNAME}, wait, don't make a move yet!
Pela
Pela
We should take some pictures as evidence in case the culprit denies the charges.
Pela
Pela
Your equipment probably has better specs than mine — I'll leave the picture-taking to you.

Use your Camera to capture the artifact deal red-handed

The microfilm used to display projections was stolen. Without this film, the History Exhibit cannot open to the public.
You and Pela arrive at the desolate shopping street to chase down Norbert, the suspect.
Norbert and the buyer are standing right in front of you. Take out your Camera and capture the moment they strike the illegal deal.

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Move
Pela
Pela
{NICKNAME}, come back! We're not done!
Pela
Pela
Take a picture first for evidence. Then we can make a move.

Confront Norbert, the suspect

The microfilm used to display projections was stolen. Without this film, the History Exhibit cannot open to the public.
You and Pela arrive at the desolate shopping street to chase down Norbert, the suspect.
There is enough evidence now. Go up to the suspect and the buyer and confront them.
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Move
Pela
Pela
Norbert of the Cusper family, and everyone else here — turn around and face me! Put your hands where I can see them!
Norbert
Norbert
Wh—What's going on? Who are you two?
Options
We're here to bring you to justice!
Wallace says hi!
Greedy Buyer
Greedy Buyer
What's going on here, Norbert!? Didn't you say your security was impenetrable?
Norbert
Norbert
Minions— I—I mean, Silvermane Guards! Get rid of these intruders immediately!
Pela
Pela
You've got a lot of nerve drawing your weapons in front of an Intelligence Officer of the Silvermane Guards!
Pela
Pela
Come on, {NICKNAME}! Let's give these imposters a taste of justice!
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Combat

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+ Microfilm x 1

Speak with Pela and leave Backwater Pass

After a battle of wits and fists, you finally solve the museum's exhibit theft case.
The microfilm is back in your hands. Speak with Pela and return it to where it came from.
Pela
Pela
It was a difficult journey, {NICKNAME}, but it had a happy ending! Not only did we manage to recover the microfilm, but we also caught the culprit behind the museum thefts... That's something worth celebrating.
Pela
Pela
However, I'm still a little confused... Mr. Norbert is wealthy and opportunistic, but how did he manage to find so many accomplices and organize such a large-scale smuggling operation...
Pela
Pela
...These questions can wait until the interrogation. As for you and me, our work ends here. Thanks for your efforts, {NICKNAME}.
Pela
Pela
Come on, let's take the microfilm back to the museum.
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