Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta

📍 Herta Space Station Master Control Zone

I'm here for the Foxian Beauty Chat...

Asta

Let me finish before you say anything, otherwise you might misunderstand...

Asta

A while ago, romantic poems gained popularity in the space station. Many staff members were affected by the romantic mood, and so many of them have started using the opportunity to get to know their other half.

Asta

I'm not an old-fashioned, stubborn person. Our staff members work here, live here, so of course I would support their romantic pursuits and lifestyle.

Asta

There's a researcher here named Wen Furui. Everyone thought he only has academic research on his mind and does not care about relationships...

Asta

Recently, however, he suddenly requested to be dispatched to conduct research off-station, specifically to investigate the cultural phenomenon in Xianzhou.

Options

What's the problem with that?

Asta

He's a physics researcher, what is he trying to do with a cultural study? This is too big a jump!

Asta

His uncharacteristic behavior worries me... so I probed into it a little. Recently, he has been obsessed with the Foxian Beauty Chat, a private romance counseling service on the Xianzhou Luofu.

Asta

That's right. His real reason to request for a transfer is not because of an academic shift, but a desire to meet with the Xianzhou foxian beauty he was in contact with.

Options

Aren't you supportive of your staff members' romantic pursuits?

Does Herta Space Station have any off-station researchers?

This Foxian Beauty Chat is definitely questionable at best!

Asta

I treat all my staff members equally. If Wen Furui wants to pursue his romantic yearnings, I will not stop him. But this Foxian Beauty Chat thing is very suspicious.

Asta

Those who have some common sense would be considerably suspicious, but Researcher Wen is... not one of them.

Asta

Almost never. Xianzhou's route is not fixed, so travel and communication would not be the easiest to manage.

Asta

We would want nothing more than a researcher who proactively requests for off-station research.

Asta

However, this Foxian Beauty Chat thing is really suspicious. I'm a little worried that he went there just like that.

Asta

Isn't it!? Most people with common sense would immediately see how shady it is just from its name. But Researcher Wen is... not one of them.

Asta

I've had a few conversations with him. Every time I mentioned the foxian beauty, his grin grows uncontrollably. But when I try to inquire further, he always dodged the questions and evaded the topic.

Asta

I think it must be because of my position as the acting lead researcher that he felt reticent to talk about his love life. I heard that these chat services operate on an invite-only membership basis. Maybe you can have a chat with him, and even better if you could get an invite.

Asta

I want to ask you to investigate this Foxian Beauty Chat. Find out what is behind this service.

Options

What if they're legitimate?

I will investigate.

You're asking me to actively be the target of a scam.

Asta

...Impossible! Well, I guess it isn't entirely impossible...

Asta

If they're legit, I will consider talking to them about a collaboration. If they could handle someone like Wen Furui, our staff members' mental health could then be easily ensured.

Asta

I'll leave it all to you then. I feel more at ease knowing it's you handling it.

Asta

Scammers just want money at the end of the day, don't they? My allowance should be able to cover for both you and Wen Furui. I will reimburse all your losses!

Asta

For me, the most important thing is to protect the staff members' work and lives. This is something money can't buy.

Asta

So I shall await your good news.

Talk to Wen Furui

Wen Furui

Wen Furui

Ms. Daiqing, heheh, my Ms. Daiqing~

Options

Hehe, foxian beauty~

Keep it down, this is a public space.

Can you share your story with a fellow {F#sister}{M#brother}?

Wen Furui

Isn't it, isn't it— Wait, how do you...

Wen Furui

I have nothing to feel guilty about, so why should I?

Wen Furui

Hey! Of course, of course~

Wen Furui

Who are you?

Options

It's me! Did you forget about me already?

I'm {NICKNAME}.

Wen Furui

We haven't met...

Wen Furui

Wait, you're one of the Astral Express people.

Wen Furui

{NICKNAME}? I remember now, you're one of the Astral Express people.

Wen Furui

Oh right, I hear that the Express went to the Xianzhou Luofu. What a coincidence... Heh heh, speaking of Xianzhou, I fell in love with a pretty foxian beauty in Xianzhou!

Wen Furui

In the past, I buried myself in research and never once had I thought about love... But now, after I started socializing on the Foxian Beauty Chat service, I've changed! No, reborn!

Wen Furui

I didn't think there would be such a fantastic person in the universe. I almost regret not meeting her earlier in life.

Options

I know how you feel.

You're weird.

Wen Furui

That's great! The moment I saw you, I knew you'd be someone who understands me.

Wen Furui

...I know what you're trying to achieve. The others thought I was being duped, you must feel the same. "The internet is not real, it's not something you can handle," yada yada.

Wen Furui

But in reality, I have already commissioned the IPC to deliver gifts to her a few times. They kept returning my gifts on the grounds of an "unclear delivery address." I haven't been to Xianzhou, so I don't know where I got it wrong.

Wen Furui

*sigh* I know, Ms. Daiqing's life beyond the secular universe must not be disturbed. But a hardcore fan like myself would love to have a chance to express my feelings to her.

Wen Furui

Darn it, if only my off-station research transfer application had been approved, I would be able to deliver the gift on my own. I envy you... You just had to hop aboard the Express, and you can go anywhere you want.

Wen Furui

Wait, isn't the Express stationed at the Luofu right now? Can I trouble you...

Options

No.

I'm not a delivery person!

Sure.

Wen Furui

Are you flat-out rejecting me? I won't make you do things for free! I—I'll pay you!

Wen Furui

I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! I'll also share with you the lady's membership invitation link, you won't refuse this, will you?

Wen Furui

I know, I know! The Path of Trailblaze is a sacred and solemn mission.

Wen Furui

But if you help me with this gift, you will be crossing the universe, joining two hearts, two worlds lightyears apart together. That would be so... reverent.

Wen Furui

I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! As a bonus, I'll throw in the beauty's membership invitation link! You want to behold the foxian beauty's charm for yourself, don't you?

System

The corner of Wen Furui's lips curls upward. It's a genuine smile that one would only show to a compatriot.

Wen Furui

I knew it! Heh, no one would refuse an opportunity like this.

Wen Furui

Don't worry, I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! Also, I'll throw in the beauty's membership invitation link! You want to behold the beauty's charm for yourself!

Options

Deal.

Who cares about that ridiculous link!?

Wen Furui

Deal.

Wen Furui

You're getting shy, I'll take it as you've accepted it!

Wen Furui

Huh?

Options

But I can understand.

But this doesn't concern the others!

Wen Furui

Thank you, you're the only one who understands me.

Wen Furui

...I know what you're trying to achieve. The others thought I was being duped, you must feel the same. "The internet is not real, it's not something you can handle," yada yada.

Wen Furui

But in reality, I have already commissioned the IPC to deliver gifts to her a few times. They kept returning my gifts on the grounds of an "unclear delivery address." I haven't been to Xianzhou, so I don't know where I got it wrong.

Wen Furui

*sigh* I know, Ms. Daiqing's life beyond the secular universe must not be disturbed. But a hardcore fan like myself would love to have a chance to express my feelings to her.

Wen Furui

Darn it, if only my off-station research transfer application had been approved, I would be able to deliver the gift on my own. I envy you... You just had to hop aboard the Express, and you can go anywhere you want.

Wen Furui

Wait, isn't the Express stationed at the Luofu right now? Can I trouble you...

Options

No.

I'm not a delivery person!

Sure.

Wen Furui

Are you flat-out rejecting me? I won't make you do things for free! I—I'll pay you!

Wen Furui

I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! I'll also share with you the lady's membership invitation link, you won't refuse this, will you?

Wen Furui

I know, I know! The Path of Trailblaze is a sacred and solemn mission.

Wen Furui

But if you help me with this gift, you will be crossing the universe, joining two hearts, two worlds lightyears apart together. That would be so... reverent.

Wen Furui

I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! As a bonus, I'll throw in the beauty's membership invitation link! You want to behold the foxian beauty's charm for yourself, don't you?

System

The corner of Wen Furui's lips curls upward. It's a genuine smile that one would only show to a compatriot.

Wen Furui

I knew it! Heh, no one would refuse an opportunity like this.

Wen Furui

Don't worry, I'll pay you double— no, triple the amount the delivery service company charges! Also, I'll throw in the beauty's membership invitation link! You want to behold the beauty's charm for yourself!

+ Wen Furui's Gift x 1

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Central Starskiff Haven

{NICKNAME}

(I'm already at the Starskiff Haven, I should be able to receive Wen Furui's message soon.)

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Messages

Ask the people around about the Foxian Beauty Chat

{NICKNAME}

(If I continue to probe, my reputation at Xianzhou would swan-dive beyond saving...)

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Messages

Go to the indicated location and ask about the Foxian Beauty Chat again

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Move

{NICKNAME}

(That's... Qingque from the Divination Commission. Could she also be interested in the Foxian Beauty Chat...)

Talk to Qingque

Qingque

I didn't think I would be able to meet you here. Wait, are you here to ask about that?

Qingque

Please say the pass phrase.

Options

Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.

You first.

Qingque

Wow.

Qingque

Say it again.

Options

Acquaintance from the mortal coil, luxurious gifts from beyond.

You must find it amusing.

Qingque

Not bad, you didn't even flinch while reciting.

Qingque

Truly so. They really have complete control of the level of embarrassment of the sentence.

Qingque

You're too late. All the operatives have already gone home. My acquaintances here are also here for the Beauty Chat. You just can tell, they are hardcore fans of the Foxian Beauty.

Tired Player

Qingque, you're painting me like an addict. Ms. Daiqing is a good girl who liberated my soul. This is like a charity for her.

Assenting Player

Who's your friend? Not a Realm-Keeping Commission spy, is {F#she}{M#he}?

Options

Hi, I'm from the Xianzhou's Anti-Fraud Commission.

I'm also a fan of Ms. Daiqing.

I'm just a logistics specialist who is passing by.

Tired Player

Well, I'm a general from the Seat of Divine Foresight. You can't deceive me.

Tired Player

I don't believe you. I'm so familiar with everyone in Ms. Daiqing's chat channel, you can't deceive me.

Tired Player

Can you not pretend to be a Xianzhou person as an Outworlder? The Luofu has already transitioned to cycranes from Heron Express for all our logistics needs, you look nothing like a bird.

Qingque

Tsk, you're no fun.

Qingque

You're too late. All the operatives have already gone home. My acquaintances here are also here for the Beauty Chat. You just can tell, they are hardcore fans of the Foxian Beauty.

Tired Player

Qingque, you're painting me like an addict. Ms. Daiqing is a good girl who liberated my soul. This is like a charity for her.

Assenting Player

Who's your friend? Not a Realm-Keeping Commission spy, is {F#she}{M#he}?

Options

Hi, I'm from the Xianzhou's Anti-Fraud Commission.

I'm also a fan of Ms. Daiqing.

I'm just a logistics specialist who is passing by.

Tired Player

Well, I'm a general from the Seat of Divine Foresight. You can't deceive me.

Tired Player

I don't believe you. I'm so familiar with everyone in Ms. Daiqing's chat channel, you can't deceive me.

Tired Player

Can you not pretend to be a Xianzhou person as an Outworlder? The Luofu has already transitioned to cycranes from Heron Express for all our logistics needs, you look nothing like a bird.

Tired Player

I don't know what you're trying to achieve by coming here, but let me tell you something. Ms. Daiqing has never scammed us, we are the ones sending her money willingly.

Assenting Player

Don't use your profane worldview to judge our acts of love!

Options

Don't you worry about me, I won't ruin anything for you.

I'm being completely villainized.

The law would inform what needs to be done.

Tired Player

You better not.

Tired Player

...Only you would know if you're a good person or a villain, it's not for me to comment.

Tired Player

The law has no hold on this! No one has ever been able to find Ms. Daiqing.

Qingque

...You can go back to the game, I have something to discuss with my "Realm-Keeping Commission spy" friend.

Qingque

My game mates are naturally suspicious of strangers. Don't take it to heart. Are you here because of your altruistic nature, and have nothing better to do than to investigate the Foxian Beauty Chat?

Options

Aren't you doing the same?

Do I look like someone who's got nothing better to do?

I'm really just here to deliver the gift.

Qingque

You already knew the answer, although I was forced to do this.

Qingque

Your good-citizen act stands out too much... No, you're a shining, glaring beacon of lawful light.

Qingque

If I were as free as you are, I'd rather go have another round of games or two.

Qingque

I don't care if it's true or not, you don't need to offer any explanation either.

Qingque

I will be frank. Due to some feats on the gaming table, I was forced to investigate the Foxian Beauty Chat service... But I really can't find the motivation to start the investigation. If I could've refused it, I would've.

Qingque

Luckily, you appeared. You want to investigate the Foxian Beauty Chat, and you don't have any clues.

Qingque

I have the clues, you have the heart, so I'll give you the clues, and you'll give me the membership invitation link. Do we have a deal?

Options

Deal.

I refuse.

Qingque

Smart move.

Qingque

I will give you the identifier code, then we will go ahead and follow the cycrane. We find the consignee, I supplicate myself to the lady a little bit, and I should be able to get the membership invitation link.

Options

A sweet fantasy.

Can you chase after a cycrane?

Qingque

If a problem can be solved easily, I will not complicate it no matter what.

Qingque

I can't. However, I have ways to make it fly slower.

Qingque

Since we share an aim, let's go look for a cycrane.

Qingque

Give it another thought.

Options

Deal.

You have to show your sincerity.

Qingque

Smart move.

Qingque

You're far too cautious.

Qingque

I will give you the identifier code, then we will go ahead and follow the cycrane. We find the consignee, I supplicate myself to the lady a little bit, and I should be able to get the membership invitation link.

Options

A sweet fantasy.

Can you chase after a cycrane?

Qingque

If a problem can be solved easily, I will not complicate it no matter what.

Qingque

I can't. However, I have ways to make it fly slower.

Find the courier cycrane and send the gift

System

Cycranes like this exist everywhere on the Xianzhou. Because of their cute and small appearance, more homebound people consider these constructs as their most-visited friends.

Cycrane

Heron Express, at your service! Are you looking to deliver a parcel now, or book a parcel delivery?

Options

Deliver a parcel now.

Book a parcel delivery.

Qingque

Are you sure? You didn't book anything before.

Qingque

I'll change your choice to "Deliver a parcel now."

Cycrane

Please enter delivery information.

Qingque

I'll do this step.

Cycrane

Logistics identifier code detected. Heron Express keeps the receiver's address in strict confidence. We will now weigh the item, please place the item to be delivered below the cycrane.

Options

Deliver item

Qingque

Wait, let me put in a note. Flammable, explosive, fragile, contains liquid... I'll check all the safety-related options. That way, the cycrane will travel at a slower speed.

Qingque

Let's go, it's starting to move.

- Wen Furui's Gift x 1

Start up and follow the cycrane

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Move

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Move

Qingque

The cycrane is entering the lane as we speak. The only way to keep up with it is with a starskiff.

Options

The chase is on, then.

I have other matters to attend to.

Qingque

"As an official of the Realm-Keeping Commission, I order you to follow that cycrane up ahead at all costs."

Qingque

...If only I had the chance to issue an order like that!

Qingque

What? But the... ah—

Qingque

I'll go after it first, you can catch up in a bit!

Go to Cloudford and catch up with Qingque

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Cloudford

Qingque

Looks like the cycrane has made its way to the Inspection Warehouse with your gift in tow. Its destination appears to be Cloudford.

Qingque

Let's get moving and keep up with it.

Start up and follow the courier cycrane

Investigate

Cycrane

The item has been received at the Cloudford Sorting Center, and is ready to be sent on to its recipient.

🏃‍♂️

Move

Qingque

Hang on — why is a man signing for this?

Chat with the recipient

Qingque

Hey you, halt right there. Who might you be?

Shifty Man

Wh—Who do you guys think you are, ordering me around like this?

Options

We're delivery workers from Heron Express.

I am a robber with a fearsome temperament to match.

I'm {NICKNAME}.

Qingque

Indeed, we suspect you of fraudulently claiming someone else's delivery.

Shifty Man

Hey now, this is just a misunderstanding, you see? And since when does Heron Express have delivery people?

Shifty Man

R—Robbers!? Strolling around in broad daylight, in a civilized age such as this...

Qingque

Ahem, let's start with what you do for a living. This {F#fearsome lady}{M#fearsome man} beside me is very flexible in their career choice, so if you answer honestly, {F#she}{M#he} might not be a robber.

Shifty Man

Are we acquainted? If not, I suggest we bid each other farewell.

Qingque

The gift we sent is for Ms. Daiqing, "who lives alone, away from the world." How exactly did it fall into your hands?

Shifty Man

Because... because I am her manager. And you might be interested to know that Daiqing has repeatedly expressed her wish that fans not engage in extreme behaviors such as, for example, stalking. Are you guys even listening? I'm going to cancel your memberships!

Options

I don't even have a membership.

Answer the question!

Qingque

I don't have a membership either. We both got here by following someone else's delivery.

Qingque

Now you give me an honest answer: You're not going to steal Ms. Daiqing's gift for yourself, right?

Qingque

That's right, that's right, the gift isn't for you at all. Are you sneaking around like this because you're trying to take it for yourself?

Mysterious Manager

Rest assured the gift will be delivered to Ms. Daiqing. As for how it gets to her, you needn't worry about that.

Qingque

We won't believe that you're actually Ms. Daiqing's manager, unless...

Options

You take us to her.

Grant me membership.

Qingque

That's right!

Qingque

Ugh, get with the program! What we really want is for you to take us to visit Ms. Daiqing.

Mysterious Manager

Are you guys out of your minds? How could I allow anyone to disturb Ms. Daiqing?

Qingque

Is that so? How about I take you to the Realm-Keeping Commission and let them decide whether you're really Ms. Daiqing's manager?

Mysterious Manager

No, no, no, that won't be necessary. How about this: I give you some even better than normal membership — premium membership — which will allow you to contact Ms. Daiqing privately. How's that sound?

Options

But what I really want is to see her in person.

Very well then. It's a deal.

Maybe the Realm-Keeping Commission could help us sort things out.

Mysterious Manager

Learn to recognize a blessing when you see it! Those with just normal membership could never dream of such a privilege.

Qingque

Let's cut the guy some slack and just leave it at this. No need to keep intimidating people.

Mysterious Manager

What a rotten day this has been. Here, this will also prove that I'm really her manager.

System

The mysterious manager obtains your contact information, and you successfully obtain the "premium membership."

Mysterious Manager

Let's keep this between us, alright? If any word of this gets out, I'll have to cancel your membership privileges.

Qingque

We'll leave you be, then!

Discuss with Qingque what to do next

Qingque

Actually, I was just trying to help my friend get a membership. Never thought we'd be so lucky to get a premium membership.

Qingque

Good work, {NICKNAME}. As expected of someone who gets special recognition even from the Divination Commission, your battle-hardened aura couldn't be more fitting for this charade.

Options

"Battle-hardened" might be a bit of an exaggeration...

Calling it a "charade" doesn't sound like a good thing...

Qingque

Without you by my side, I don't think I could've intimidated him into playing along with us.

Qingque

Hehe, you know what I mean.

Qingque

Judging by the expression on your face, I'd reckon you weren't planning on letting him go so soon?

Options

I thought maybe we could extract more information from him...

As soon as we mentioned the Realm-Keeping Commission, that guy's face changed completely...

Qingque

Oh? You suspect that there is something more to this "Foxian Beauty Chat," don't you?

Qingque

Yes, there's something fishy about this so-called chat business.

Qingque

I'm not interested in this sort of thing anyway. We've only lost round one, being forced to yell pass phrases by these fellas.

Qingque

In any case, there is no need to be hasty. Catching him now would only get him charged with the petty crime of thievery. As the saying goes, "If you want to catch a big fish, cast a long line."

Qingque

Hey, running around everywhere takes a lot of energy, so that's enough exercise for today. {NICKNAME}, I'll see you later.

Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Wen Furui

📍 Herta Space Station Master Control Zone

Wen Furui

Wen Furui

Ms. Daiqing, heheh, my Ms. Daiqing~

Options

I've sent out the gift.

Wen Furui

Oh! I've received the foxian beauty's reply. She said the disposable utensil set from Herta Space Station is very useful!

Wen Furui

And then we talked more about so many joy-inducing topics. Thanks to you! You're my good buddy, how will I ever thank you?

Wen Furui

Oh yeah, I said I would give you a membership invitation link, I'll apply for you right now.

Options

I'm not interested in the Foxian Beauty Chat.

Sorry, I'm already an advanced member.

Wen Furui

What's wrong? You weren't like this before.

Wen Furui

I thought we {F#were both on the same team}{M#both have the same interest}, but you said you weren't interested.

Wen Furui

...

Wen Furui

Didn't I tell you? No one would be able to say no to a foxian beauty's charm. Did you become an advanced member by delivering my gifts for me? You're so quick!

Wen Furui

Thanks for your hard work, {NICKNAME}. Here's a very small token of my thanks!

+ Kapo-Kali x 2

Report the information you gathered to Asta

I managed to get myself a "premium membership."

Asta

Premium... membership? You're full of surprises, {NICKNAME}. Picking you for the job was the right decision.

Asta

What's the result of the investigation? Is this Foxian Beauty Chat really a secret online counseling chatroom, or is it a plain and simple interplanetary scam?

Options

I didn't get to talk deeply with the foxian beauty...

It's pure scam...

Asta

I didn't say you should be involved that way.

Asta

...Untrackable address... shady male? Uh huh, sorry you had to make the trip.

Asta

How should I say it... My initial guess was proven right. But it would be very discouraging to Researcher Wen.

Asta

Looks like we have to talk to this "foxian beauty."

Asta

Bring out your phone, let's see what trick "she" is playing.

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Messages

Talk to Asta again

About the Foxian Beauty Chat...

Asta

Now that I think about it, this "Daiqing" scammer had horrendous conversational skills. How did Wen Furui fall head over heels for someone of such low caliber?

Asta

In the midst of the boundless cosmos, we meet and get to know so many people... *sigh*

Asta

Ah! Her messages are so cringy! Can't believe that you managed to endure them to the end.

Options

After all I've been through, am I eligible for worker comp?

I'm not such a great conversationalist myself...

That would be nice.

Asta

I'll send in a worker compensation claim for you at the station for psychological trauma.

Asta

Oh come on! You play the "naive {F#girl}{M#boy}" part like a natural!

Asta

Uh, you weren't pretending?

Asta

...

Asta

I see. I'll take it as a testament to the diversity of humankind.

Asta

If you get cyber fraud messages, they'll use every trick in the book to get you to spend money as quickly as possible.

Options

I'm afraid I might easily fall for such tricks.

I have always been vigilant about guarding myself against scammers.

Asta

...Wouldn't that be the perfect strategy though?

Asta

You'll need to turn off your anti-scam vigilance.

Asta

I'm not a member of Xianzhou's Realm-Keeping Commission, so I'm not going to "prevent you from getting scammed." My goal is to uncover the true nature of the Foxian Beauty Chat and ensure that my fellow researchers have a healthy and safe working environment in Xianzhou.

Asta

Not only do you have to get scammed, you have to get scammed badly enough for us to get closer to the truth. All the scammers want is money. My pocket change should be enough to reimburse you for your losses... more than enough, in fact.

Asta

If the Foxian Beauty is just scamming people for money, then we should help Wen Furui let go of his delusions for good. You would agree, no?

Asta

Oh, so she's contacting you.

Asta

Remember, it's on my dime, so don't be coy about it.

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Messages

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Cloudford

{NICKNAME}

Based on what Asta said, I should start by searching around the spot where we first encountered the manager.

{NICKNAME}

Is there any point in doing that though?

Get answers from Ms. Daiqing's manager

Tired Player

I thought it was someone else, but it turned out to be a spy from the Realm-Keeping Commission.

Qingque

Ah, you're here too. Are you here to ask for an explanation from the manager too?

Options

What explanation?

What are you doing here?

Qingque

That "Foxian Beauty Daiqing" account has not replied to any messages for several days. My game mates think some trouble must have befallen her, like being arrested by involving herself in a cyber fraud or something...

Qingque

My game mates are so anxious and fired up that they sent me to come and get an explanation.

Tired Player

There's definitely something fishy going on. We've never heard of any manager for Ms. Daiqing!

Options

You told them the location of the manager?

Actually, I have a way to find Daiqing.

Qingque

Yup! Otherwise, they would have never stopped asking for it. But you're late, and obviously the manager isn't around here anymore.

Qingque

Really, that foxian girl is also at Cloudford? Why would she go all the way out to the port? What is this, some kind of mafia movie?

Qingque

I'll go with you. You seem reliable, so things should go pretty smoothly.

Tired Player

Qingque, I don't believe anything this fella says... But if you do find Ms. Daiqing, please let me know.

Go to the location agreed upon with Ms. Daiqing

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Move

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

Halt, what are you doing here?

Options

We're here to meet someone.

We didn't do anything wrong.

Qingque

That's right, we're here to meet an online friend. We agreed to meet up here.

Qingque

That's right, we're just meeting someone we know online here. It's not something to feel guilty about, haha haha...

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

I'll ask you another question, which one of you is {NICKNAME}?

Options

I'm {NICKNAME}.

She's {NICKNAME}.

How do you know this name?

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

So, you're the one.

Qingque

Wait, wha— Mr. Cloud Knight, {F#she}{M#he} is.

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

So, you're the one.

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

Hm, your response suggests that one of you is the one I'm looking for, right?

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

{NICKNAME} is suspected of illegal and fraudulent activities. We will carry out the arrest immediately. All persons involved in the case are advised not to resist arrest, and those who disobey will be arrested with violence if required.

Qingque

What, fraud, arrest, what is this?

Options

You have the wrong people.

This Cloud Knight is suspicious.

Qingque

That's right! How would we be defrauding people? If anyone, it has to be the foxian who's out there scamming people.

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

So, you're not denying a fraud has happened.

Qingque

The Cloud Knights, suspicious? It can't be.

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

...And now you're defaming a public official.

Imposing Cloud Knight Soldier

Arrest 'em all.

⚔️

Combat

Investigate the strange container

???

...

Qingque

Qingster, don't just hide and be quiet, I know you're in there.

???

...

Qingque

You have the guts to pull off scams but not open a door?

???

...Alright, alright, I'll come out. Satisfied?

Qingque

Are you the foxian beauty?

Male Daiqing Lookalike

I...

Qingque

It can't be, did I get the wrong person? Lemme look closer... Mm, kinda looks like the manager I saw last time...

Male Daiqing Lookalike

Yeah, that's right. How could I be the Foxian Beauty Daiqing? I'm not foxian. I'm not even a lady.

Male Daiqing Lookalike

I... I am her manager.

Options

So it was you talking to me this whole time?

You are Daiqing, aren't you?

Male Daiqing Lookalike

That's not me, that's Daiqing...

Qingque

But the jade abacus is in your hand, so where is Daiqing?

Qingque

She... She... Oh, darn it. I'll drop the act. I am Daiqing.

Male Daiqing Lookalike

...Why would you think that?

Qingque

So who's the one holding the jade abacus in your hand, replying to our messages?

Male Daiqing Lookalike

...Fine, I'll drop the act. I am Daiqing.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I had a feeling from the start that you were sent to investigate me, but I didn't think... that you would have so much money, and that you were so capable of fighting.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

Well, now you know, I have been catfishing as a foxian beauty to chat with people online, but I have done nothing that goes against my conscience!

Options

Really?

You lied to me more than once.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I shouldn't have told you that I was her manager, but what would you have me do?

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

So many people have been believing the fantasy of the Foxian Beauty Daiqing. If you go out there and tell them the Foxian Beauty Daiqing is actually a dude hiding in a container...

Qingque

I wouldn't tell my game mates that.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

Isn't it? In a situation like just now, and the fact that I don't know any of you, I can only pretend to be Daiqing's manager.

Options

But why are you catfishing in the first place?

You seemed like you've done this a lot.

Qingque

You won't tell me you're really just trying to make friends with people online and have no ulterior motives, such as cheating people's money or anything like that, will you?

Qingque

That's right, I had a look at the chat records. Your M.O. is to pretend to be a pitiful lady, evoking sympathy, before selling them some expensive tea leaves. What is that if not a scam?

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

...I was suspecting you were investigating me, so I just wanted to scare you a little... But it's too late now to say anything that will change your mind.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I'll be upfront. Would you want to befriend a stranger, and an average-looking man at that?

Options

Not really, no.

I won't say no outright.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

This is exactly the reason I catfish as a foxian lady. You must have seen plenty online.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I'll admit, I have cheated some people out of their money. But to me, if I can help another with just a few words, the money is inconsequential to the joy they'd feel, wouldn't you agree?

Qingque

...My game mates just sent me a message. They want to talk, so they hope we will get there IMMEDIATELY.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I have nowhere to go. I'll be right here. Please, don't tell them the truth about the Foxian Beauty Daiqing.

Options

Don't worry, I won't say anything.

No, they should know the truth.

My lips are pretty loose, so don't keep your hopes up.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

...

Qingque

Let's go.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

You're weird, not everyone will think like you.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

This is exactly the reason I catfish as a foxian lady. You must have seen plenty online.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I'll admit, I have cheated some people out of their money. But to me, if I can help another with just a few words, the money is inconsequential to the joy they'd feel, wouldn't you agree?

Qingque

...My game mates just sent me a message. They want to talk, so they hope we will get there IMMEDIATELY.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I have nowhere to go. I'll be right here. Please, don't tell them the truth about the Foxian Beauty Daiqing.

Options

Don't worry, I won't say anything.

No, they should know the truth.

My lips are pretty loose, so don't keep your hopes up.

Listen to what Qingque's game mates have to say

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

I've nowhere to run, so I'll just stay put.

Foxian Beauty Daiqing

Please, don't tell them that I am the Foxian Beauty Daiqing.

Qingque

Why do you have your backs turned against us? Daiqing is over...

Tired Player

Ms. Daiqing is over around that corner, isn't she? I shouldn't look over there. I shouldn't see her true self.

Tired Player

She's someone who "stays alone at a far-off location." Meeting her like this doesn't seem appropriate...

Qingque

So, if you're not here to see the foxian beauty. What are you doing here?

Tired Player

...Realm-Keeping Commission's spy, are you going to arrest Ms. Daiqing under the pretext of "cyber fraud"?

Options

Yeah, the money involved has exceeded one hundred million credits.

I'm not a spy from the Realm-Keeping Commission.

I have no such plans.

Tired Player

How could this be... Is it true? I can't believe it.

Tired Player

So you must be going to the Realm-Keeping Commission to report her!

Tired Player

You're just saying what I want to hear, I know.

Tired Player

Look, to us, Foxian Beauty Daiqing is not just an account on a chatroom. It is a fantasy that we created with the person around that corner.

Tired Player

You underestimated the help she has given me!

Tired Player

I have had thoughts of ending it all. It was Daiqing who kept my spirits strong and contacted my friends to help me. It was her who make me feel like I can continue living.

Qingque

But this...

Tired Player

"The Foxian Beauty Chat sweet-talks people into spending their money..." I know that. She wants money, and I want her soothing words. She wanted to return the money to me every time, but I felt like that was a remuneration she deserves.

Tired Player

She has the power to ease people's hearts, so she should be able to earn that money with the work that she does. If she is going to be judged because of that, I'd feel guilty.

Qingque

...It doesn't concern me much, but this {F#lady}{M#man} has been scammed out of a huge amount of money.

Tired Player

We won't be meeting her, so we're going home.

Tired Player

I'm begging you, please don't let her be taken away by the Realm-Keeping Commission.

Options

She won't be arrested.

This is not something I can decide.

She must be apprehended.

Tired Player

...

Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta

📍 Herta Space Station Master Control Zone

Asta

...I've already sent the request for academic exchange to the Palace of Astrum on the Xianzhou Luofu, so don't you worry. You, on the other hand, your transfer application is so messily written, I have to ask you to rewrite and edit it before submitting again.

Wen Furui

But, I've already rewritten it a few times...

Asta

Oh, you're here. How goes the thing I asked you to investigate?

Options

(Recount the whole story about Foxian Beauty Daiqing)

Asta

So, he's not foxian, and he's not a beauty... Are you okay, Wen Furui?

Wen Furui

Thank you for telling me the truth in time. Scammers like this should all go to jail.

Asta

I thought you'd be more depressed than what you seem to be right now. I didn't think you'd bounce back so quickly.

Wen Furui

I don't actually feel hurt. I only like real foxian people, fake foxians like him will never fool me.

Options

The wool was not just pulled over your eyes, it was all around your head.

So can real foxians deceive you?

Asta

That's right. For days, you had been going crazy over the foxian's picture. Some of your colleagues even complained.

Wen Furui

If they were true foxian beauties, of course they can trick me. Is there a problem with that?

Asta

Um... I may have to reconsider your off-station transfer application.

Wen Furui

Please don't.

Wen Furui

Speaking of, if he's not a pretty foxian, then who is this in the photo?

Asta

Isn't the photo on {NICKNAME}'s phone just a regular foxian lady? Maybe the scammer chose a passing foxian girl at random.

Wen Furui

Are you saying foxian ladies like this are everywhere on Xianzhou?

Options

I think you have a problem.

Xianzhou is, in fact, a place like this.

Wen Furui

Acting Lead Researcher Asta, I think we should strengthen our cooperative relationship in research technology with Xianzhou!

Asta

Fine, fine. Go ahead and write me an off-station transfer application, and we'll see.

Wen Furui

Ya-hoo!

Asta

Thanks to you, we can consider this little saga over. Take this, it's what I promised you.

+ Achievements <Cyber Fraud>

Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta

Asta

...I've already sent the request for academic exchange to the Palace of Astrum on the Xianzhou Luofu, so don't you worry. You, on the other hand, your transfer application is so messily written, I have to ask you to rewrite and edit it before submitting again.

Wen Furui

But, I've already rewritten it a few times...

Asta

Oh, you're here. How goes the thing I asked you to investigate?

Options

(Recount the whole story about Foxian Beauty Daiqing)

Asta

So, he's not foxian, and he's not a beauty... Are you okay, Wen Furui?

Wen Furui

I got the message and deleted the contact right then and there. He did offer to give me a refund, but I didn't take it. Those dirty credits will only bring back painful memories.

Asta

Does this kind of thing have to be told by the "Foxian Beauty" herself?

Options

What matters is what's inside, not sex or ethnicity.

What's wrong with being honest and sincere?

Wen Furui

You can save those words for yourself.

Wen Furui

The moment I found out the "Foxian Beauty" was not even a foxian, I lost all interest.

Asta

You're right. Don't mind him.

Wen Furui

That's right! It is only right to tell the truth as soon as possible. If I had gone through all the trouble of finding him in Xianzhou...

Wen Furui

Just thinking about it makes me shudder. Thankfully I hadn't set out yet.

Asta

So in that sense, you've really done a good thing.

Wen Furui

Speaking of, if he's not a pretty foxian, then who is this in the photo?

Asta

Isn't the photo on {NICKNAME}'s phone just a regular foxian lady? Maybe the scammer chose a passing foxian girl at random.

Wen Furui

Are you saying foxian ladies like this are everywhere on Xianzhou?

Options

I think you have a problem.

Xianzhou is, in fact, a place like this.

Wen Furui

Acting Lead Researcher Asta, I think we should strengthen our cooperative relationship in research technology with Xianzhou!

Asta

Fine, fine. Go ahead and write me an off-station transfer application, and we'll see.

Wen Furui

Ya-hoo!

Asta

Thanks to you, we can consider this little saga over. Take this, it's what I promised you.

+ Achievements <Tootsie>

Go to the space station's master control zone and talk with Asta

About the Foxian Beauty Chat...

Asta

So it turns out the Foxian Beauty is neither foxian nor a beauty... I'm going to have to think of a way to break this news to Wen Furui.

Asta

Can you ask that "Foxian Beauty" to record a video for Wen Furui, where she says "I don't think the two of us make a good pair, please forget me forever," or something to that effect?

Options

That's very thoughtful of you.

That's pretty brutal of you.

Asta

I'm afraid that if he finds out the truth, he'll be devastated beyond recovery.

Asta

That researcher is a little soft on the inside. And we didn't do all of this investigating just so we could mock him for it, right?

Asta

I think a message from the Foxian Beauty will do much more good than our talking and explaining.

Asta

If you think it's brutal, maybe you can ask the Foxian Beauty to convey her sentiments more gently?

Asta

Actually, there's no reason to trouble you with such a trivial errand. I'll handle this one myself.

Asta

You know, maybe there is a foxian lady out there who would be a good match for him. Perhaps I should seriously consider transferring him to a post at Xianzhou.

Options

It is ill-fated for a long-life species to be bonded with a short-life species.

You are indeed a thoughtful Lead Researcher.

Asta

I have heard as much. But I think that's just an excuse people tell themselves.

Asta

The way I see it, the love between two people isn't less valuable because life is short. After all, everything is short-lived compared to the universe.

Asta

Well, what else can I do? Watching out for my fellow researchers is part of the job.

Asta

Anyway, I'm not the one who deserves the credit here.

Asta

Thanks to you, we can consider this little saga over. Take this, it's what I promised you.

+ Achievements <A Secret Makes a Woman, Woman.>