On the Doorsteps of Science #2
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Speak with Regin at the Goethe Hotel
📍 Jarilo-VI Hotel Lobby
The Civilian Scientist, Regin, is looking for help.
He is looking to submit his thesis and wants your help.
He is looking to submit his thesis and wants your help.
About this thesis...
Regin
Oh, you mean that paper we handed over to the Administrative Department earlier. Haven't heard a thing from them. Didn't they promise they were gonna process the submission request for us? Or did they completely forget about this again?
Options
Submit the paper for "you," you mean.
Don't drag me into this. I had nothing to do with your paper.
Regin
Come on, we work as a team, don't we?
Regin
No need to be shy about it. We now sink or swim together. Besides, with a great scientific mind such as mine, shouldn't you feel honored that we are now together in the same b—... b—... What is the word? Ugh, it's just on the tip of my tongue.
Options
You mean balderdash, as in "complete and utter balderdash"?
You mean we're in the same boat together?
Regin
No! I mean... The word is... um... The word is "boat"! You should feel honored that we are now in the same BOAT together!
Regin
Ah yes — that's the one! My brainwaves were momentarily interrupted by high cosmic radiation levels, rendering my memory sluggish...
Regin
Hmmm? What do you mean? If you want some credit, I can list you as a co-author.
Options
Please, don't. I beg of you.
Regin
No need to be shy about it. We now sink or swim together. Besides, with a great scientific mind such as mine, shouldn't you feel honored that we are now together in the same b—... b—... What is the word? Ugh, it's just on the tip of my tongue.
Options
You mean balderdash, as in "complete and utter balderdash"?
You mean we're in the same boat together?
Regin
No! I mean... The word is... um... The word is "boat"! You should feel honored that we are now in the same BOAT together!
Regin
Ah yes — that's the one! My brainwaves were momentarily interrupted by high cosmic radiation levels, rendering my memory sluggish...
Regin
Enough chitchat. Help me find the person who is in charge of the submission process and ask when I can expect an outcome.
Regin
If I can just get this paper out, then my big universe time tunnel theory will become common knowledge for the glorious prestige of all Belobog... But unfortunately, you and I are the only ones taking this seriously.
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'm here to ask about that thesis paper.
Manya
Oh, it's you. You're here right on time. I was just setting off to look for you. The Ministry of Education has some feedback for you, and they sent this chap to ask you a few questions.
Options
More questions?
Ministry of Education Officer
This is just standard procedure to avoid pointless waste of resources. Please bear with me a moment.
Ministry of Education Officer
Please also trust me when I say that these questions are very easy. If you have the skills to complete a scientific thesis, then you should be able to handle a few simple questions from me.
Ministry of Education Officer
Question one... Gosh, this is certainly very long. I think it's better if you just take a look for yourself...
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Ministry of Education Quiz (I)Ministry of Education Officer
Mmm? Finished yet? Answer me, how many cars have had their wheels stolen?
Options
42.
Fourteen.
Twenty-eight.
Why does each car only lose one wheel?
Let me see the question again...
Ministry of Education Officer
Ah, how unfortunate, that's incorrect. It seems like there's no need for us to continue.
Ministry of Education Officer
Of course, you shouldn't be discouraged! Keep working on your studies, and then come back to try again.
Ministry of Education Officer
Wowsers, you really are one smart cookie.
Ministry of Education Officer
I hear you have no formal education, mmm? You're no slouch if that's the case. It's pretty impressive how you manage to answer these questions so easily.
Ministry of Education Officer
Ah, how unfortunate, that's incorrect. It seems like there's no need for us to continue.
Ministry of Education Officer
Of course, you shouldn't be discouraged! Keep working on your studies, and then come back to try again.
Ministry of Education Officer
That's not the point here! Tsk... forget about it. Seems like there's no need for us to continue here.
Ministry of Education Officer
Of course, you shouldn't be discouraged! Keep working on your studies, and then come back to try again.
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Ministry of Education Quiz (I)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, the Ministry of Education officer 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, the Ministry of Education officer 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
Sorry...
This is harder than I thought...
Regin
Tsk, I already made it through their first two hoops, only to fall at the final hurdle like this. That's alright, and it's not your fault. Those bureaucrats have so little respect for the sciences.
Regin
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
What is it? They asked you a difficult question, right? C'mon, spill it. Maybe I can help you get to the bottom of it...
System
Describe to Regin the question posed by the examiner...
Regin
...No, you got that one wrong? But it's so blindingly obvious!
Regin
Ah, forget about it. I ain't mad at you. I should have no illusions about the limited intellect of "non-scientists"...
Regin
The answer for this question is "fourteen." It hasn't been long since you left, so that guy can't have gotten too far...
Options
Please explain how you arrived at your solution...
How can I become as clever as you?
Regin
No, there's no time to explain! Hurry, go back and tell that examiner the correct answer to the question!
Regin
There's no shortcut! If it's scientific wisdom you're after, you'll have to undergo a long and hard journey of professional training...
Regin
No, there's no time for this chitter-chatter! Hurry, go back and tell that examiner the correct answer to the question!
Regin
It's still early, and he can't have gotten far. Quick, go put that gilded tongue of yours into action and get him to pass my paper! My fate is in your hands now!
Regin
Remember: The answer to the question is "fourteen"!
Steel yourself and look for the Ministry of Education officer 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 the Ministry of Education officer's quiz, but Regin worked out the correct answer within seconds.
You have no choice but to go beg the Ministry of Education officer for a second chance.
You chose the wrong answer for the Ministry of Education officer's quiz, but Regin worked out the correct answer within seconds.
You have no choice but to go beg the Ministry of Education officer for a second chance.
"Fourteen."
Ministry of Education Officer
Huh? Didn't this {F#lady}{M#gentleman} just come in to inquire about their thesis? Why then all of a sudden...
Options
Give me one more chance!
I was just acting stupid then.
Ministry of Education Officer
I... I'm afraid this will impact the fairness of our process. However...
Ministry of Education Officer
Hahaha, now that's a sentence I have to put up with daily — and often. Most students underperforming in examinations fail to place the blame on themselves. And yet...
Ministry of Education Officer
It's understandable that you're a little nervous, given this is your first time taking part in a high-intensity quiz like this. I'll make an exception for you today and give you another chance.
Ministry of Education Officer
Listen once more to the question: The Limesteins own a large parking lot...
Options
"Fourteen."
Ministry of Education Officer
Um... could you please let me read out the question in its entirety?
Ministry of Education Officer
...Ahem, fine, let me see your answer...
Ministry of Education Officer
Ahem... You're lucky indeed to pass this quiz. In any case, there are still a lot of follow-up procedures to go through with your paper. Please be patient and await our notification.
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