On the Doorsteps of Science
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Speak with Regin at the Goethe Hotel
📍 Jarilo-VI Hotel Lobby
The Civilian Scientist, Regin, is looking for help.
This person is infamous for his temper... Remember to prepare yourself before meeting him.
This person is infamous for his temper... Remember to prepare yourself before meeting him.
Just passing by. Please continue...
Regin
We're used to thinking of "time" as something that flows, and "space" as something static... But what if everything was the other way around? Perhaps it's "space" that moves, while "time" is the one that's set in stone...
Options
(Remain Silent)
Are you acting in a play?
Regin
Shhh! Oh, you didn't say anything... Then don't just show up like that and break my train of thought!
Regin
Shhhh! Do you think this is theater? This is research! Don't break my train of thought!
Regin
I'd just caught sight of the magnificence of the universe gushing towards me, about to pour out her great wisdom into my equally great mind when you interrupted me!
Options
Aren't you being a bit too dramatic?
You're being really weird.
Regin
And you're being really unenlightened.
Regin
Wait a minute, aren't you that meddler who loves to get involved in other people's business? Well, you're in luck, as I do need a helper right now.
Options
Is it dangerous? I'm not yet ready to sacrifice for science.
Er, no thanks.
Regin
Humph. Are you even qualified to make any sacrifice? Anyway, don't worry about it. It's no big deal at all.
Regin
Don't worry about it. It's no big deal at all.
Regin
Besides, it was you who interrupted my train of thought, potentially ruining the birth of a groundbreaking scientific theory or even jeopardizing the very future of space science itself! Don't you think it's only fair that you make amends by helping me now?
Regin
Check out this paper of mine on the theory about the big universe time tunnel. This groundbreaking research should have been studied by the Supreme Guardian and applied to the research and development of our world.
Regin
But those pencil-pushing bureaucrats are always trying to make trouble for me!
Regin
I just need your help with this very simple thing: Give this thesis to the Supreme Guardian. Let her see what I've achieved.
Options
Why don't you go yourself?
Simple enough. Let's go.
It's tough. Gotta spend more.
Regin
Those cronies would do nothing but make fun of me. It's all because of their corruption that I'm in this debacle to begin with. How shameful!
Regin
Great! Despite your lack of scientific acumen, your blind belief in the superstitions of traditional science, your lack of critical thinking skills, and your limited cultural prowess, you still seem to be a decent person. Much better than those darn bureaucrats, at least.
Regin
Well, as long as you can get it done... I might even buy a whole house for you. I bet I would be famous then, and I'll sure make it worth your while.
Find the Overworld officer who can submit Regin's thesis for him
📍 Jarilo-VI Administrative District
The Civilian Scientist, Regin, hopes to submit his thesis about the big universe time tunnel to the Supreme Guardian.
However, he seems to have had some conflict with the Belobog Ministry of Education officers, and "hired" you to be his proxy.
Walk around the Overworld and search for someone who can submit the thesis for him.
However, he seems to have had some conflict with the Belobog Ministry of Education officers, and "hired" you to be his proxy.
Walk around the Overworld and search for someone who can submit the thesis for him.
I have this thesis here...
Manya
So you want to give a thesis... to the Supreme Guardian?
Manya
*sigh* It's impossible to hand it over directly to the Supreme Guardian. But handing over public research results for auditing by the appropriate authorities is well within the rules.
Manya
But I need some details about you. What school did you graduate from?
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The sky is my alma mater...
The earth is my classroom...
Manya
Okaaaay, thanks for that. Let me see... level of education: Semi-literate.
Manya
In your case, as a researcher with no formal education, we also need you to answer a question to prove that your thesis is worthy of the Ministry of Education regulators' time.
Manya
Don't be nervous. It's a very basic question.
Manya
Here it is. Which are there more of: Prime numbers, or natural numbers?
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Prime numbers.
Natural numbers.
Both have the same amount.
What are prime numbers?
Manya
I see... I thought as much... Come back when you can actually answer this question, and after that, you can show me your masterpiece. Don't even bother complaining, since I don't make the rules. If I make an exception for you, I'm the one getting punished.
Manya
I see... I thought as much... Come back when you can actually answer this question, and after that, you can show me your masterpiece. Don't even bother complaining, since I don't make the rules. If I make an exception for you, I'm the one getting punished.
Manya
...That's right. Very well, I'll apply to the Ministry of Education to accept your thesis then. Run along then, and wait for my news. We'll notify you when ready.
Manya
I see... I thought as much... Come back when you can actually answer this question, and after that, you can show me your masterpiece. Don't even bother complaining, since I don't make the rules. If I make an exception for you, I'm the one getting punished.
Tell Regin the bad news
📍 Jarilo-VI Hotel Lobby
The Civilian Scientist Regin hopes to submit his thesis on the big universe time tunnel to the Supreme Guardian.
However, Manya tries to interrupt the submission process by demanding you to pass a quiz.
The question is so difficult that even someone as clever as you chose the wrong answer. Since it has come to this, tell Regin the bad news.
However, Manya tries to interrupt the submission process by demanding you to pass a quiz.
The question is so difficult that even someone as clever as you chose the wrong answer. Since it has come to this, tell Regin the bad news.
About this thesis...
Regin
Oh yes... that's right. And what of it? Has the paper been submitted yet?
Options
They're gate-keeping me with a stupid riddle.
You never said there was a question to answer...
Regin
You've been blocked, too? That's alright, and it's not your fault. Those bureaucrats have so little respect for the sciences.
Regin
Are they harassing you, too? Now you know how frustrating things usually are for me!
Regin
But that's alright. Misery loves company. As a scientist, I've had to swallow many a bitter pill over the years. I'm guessing you're the same?
Regin
Wait a minute... did you just say that they posed you a question? Quick — hit me with it.
System
Tell Regin about Manya's question...
Regin
What? Is that it!? You can't even answer this basic question?
Regin
"The same"! They're the same! If I knew you lacked such basic knowledge from the start, why I'd...
Options
Told you that you should've gone yourself...
I meant to pick the wrong answer!
Regin
...Ahem, can you blame me for that? If it weren't for my relationship with them...
Regin
Ah, yes yes yes. You're correct—
Regin
Nope, I can't keep schtum any longer: Go back! You go back — right now — and tell them the correct answer! Right in their face!
Options
I really put my foot in it...
I have the right to say no...
Regin
C'mon, quit dawdling! Every second you stay here, the more they'll suspect you of cheating...
Regin
For the sake of the big universe time tunnel theory, please help me do it once more!
Steel yourself and look for Manya once again
📍 Jarilo-VI Administrative District
The Civilian Scientist, Regin, hopes to submit his thesis about the big universe time tunnel to the Supreme Guardian.
You chose the wrong answer for Manya's quiz, but Regin worked out the correct answer within seconds.
You have no choice but to go beg Manya for a second chance.
You chose the wrong answer for Manya's quiz, but Regin worked out the correct answer within seconds.
You have no choice but to go beg Manya for a second chance.
"The same."
Manya
Huh? What are you talking about?
Options
The answer to that question was "the same."
Manya
Question? Which question...
Manya
Ah, now I remember! Didn't I send you packing last time? What are you doing back here bugging me again?
Options
...Please, help me out one last time.
...That's what a real scientist would do.
Manya
This guy's a real stalker and a pain in the behind. Alright then, I'll bend the rules for you just this once — but you have to guess it right, okay?
Manya
Let me see then... prime numbers or natural ones, which are there more of... This is the first question, right? The right answer is... ahem, hang on a sec...
Manya
..."The same." Well, how 'bout that, you're correct.
Manya
Okay, I can't just go back on a promise that I've made, can I? So I'll apply to the Ministry of Education with your thesis then. Run along then, and wait for my news. We'll notify you when ready.
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