Speak with Regin at the Goethe Hotel

📍 Jarilo-VI Hotel Lobby

About this thesis...

Regin

You're a sight for sore eyes. It's been ages. Has the Ministry of Education sent anything? Go on, help me find out.

Options

I wouldn't pin my hopes on it.

Don't forget to pay your bills once everything's done and dusted.

Regin

Look how far you've come. You can't back out now!

Regin

You "non-scientists" just can't manage it. You naturally lack a sense of adventure and enterprise.

Regin

You "non-scientists" are always like this. All you think about is money, money, and more money.

Regin

Rest assured! You're the first to ever do so much for me. I, Regin, will definitely make it all worth your trouble in the end.

Find the Overworld officer who can submit Regin's thesis for him

📍 Jarilo-VI Administrative District

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Manya

Minister Bova, this matter is not worth your personal intervention... These self-proclaimed "scientists" are a dime a dozen. We throw out dozens of them every year...

Bova

Not a problem! This citizen has completed two rounds of testing. Per proper procedure, my attendance is required next.

Manya

Oh, you've come too? Let me introduce to you Minister Bova — Belobog's Minister of Education.

Bova

Greetings, {M#young man}{F#young lady}. You've already passed two rounds of testing. Now you have the chance to personally hand me your thesis.

Bova

However, there's one last hurdle that stands before you.

Bova

I will ask you two questions, both of which must be answered correctly.

Bova

These questions will be very challenging and you'll need... wisdom to go with your general knowledge. Have you prepared yourself?

Options

Bring it on!

I don't want to answer any more questions!

Bova

That's the spirit! Jolly good beans! I love the cut of this youngster, haha!

Bova

Hahaha, don't be like that. The fact I'm even meeting with you means that I'm interested in your prowess.

Bova

If you're ready, then let's begin.

Bova

The first question is...

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Ministry of Education Quiz (II)

Bova

The first question is...

Options

42

162

365

It's the four winds!

Let me see the question again...

Bova

Hahaha! Looks like this is as far as you come, then!

Bova

However, don't be discouraged. I am being utterly sincere with you. All a bright youngster like you lacks is formal education.

Bova

I can arrange some lessons for you any time, should you have the inclination. I quite admire you.

Bova

You're so smart. With a little training, you'll definitely be able to answer these questions and then turn in that paper to me.

Bova

Until we meet again, youngster.

Manya

So long.

Manya

Alright. Did you hear what Minister Bova said? Move on, then.

Manya

But... you really are quite smart. Let's give it another try next time. No... no no, actually don't come back. It's too much hassle.

Bova

Hehe, next question.

Bova

Now, the second question. A few days earlier, the wheel thief at the Limesteins' was apprehended...

Options

So, it's actually based on real events...

Gosh! I didn't expect there's a sequel.

Bova

Of course, the general principles of our Ministry of Education's application questions are grounded in real life.

Bova

Okay, don't interrupt me. Listen up: The second question is...

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Ministry of Education Quiz (III)

Bova

...Hmmm? Did you get all of that? Come on then, who stole the wheel at the Limesteins'?

Options

Jack.

Chris.

Eric.

Gepard.

Let me see the question again...

Bova

Hahaha! Looks like this is as far as you come, then!

Bova

However, don't be discouraged. I am being utterly sincere with you. All a bright youngster like you lacks is formal education.

Bova

I can arrange some lessons for you any time, should you have the inclination. I quite admire you.

Bova

You're so smart. With a little training, you'll definitely be able to answer these questions and then turn in that paper to me.

Bova

Until we meet again, youngster.

Manya

So long.

Manya

Alright. Did you hear what Minister Bova said? Move on, then.

Manya

But... you really are quite smart. Let's give it another try next time. No... no no, actually don't come back. It's too much hassle.

Bova

Hahaha! Looks like this is as far as you come, then!

Bova

However, don't be discouraged. I am being utterly sincere with you. All a bright youngster like you lacks is formal education.

Bova

I can arrange some lessons for you any time, should you have the inclination. I quite admire you.

Bova

You're so smart. With a little training, you'll definitely be able to answer these questions and then turn in that paper to me.

Bova

Until we meet again, youngster.

Manya

So long.

Manya

Alright. Did you hear what Minister Bova said? Move on, then.

Manya

But... you really are quite smart. Let's give it another try next time. No... no no, actually don't come back. It's too much hassle.

Bova

Hahaha, that's correct!

Options

Why on earth did the thief only grab one wheel?

Bova

Because that's the best way to cripple as many vehicles as possible. These crooks are angry about all the nouveau riche prancing around in their fancy lux cars...

Bova

Ha! But why am I telling you all this... In any case, since you've proven yourself, I'm willing to take a gamble. Let me take a look at that paper of yours!

Bova

Let me see... Is... Is this the big universe time tunnel theory? That's...

Bova

Hahaha, I see.

Manya

I knew it was that guy!

Options

You knew?

That guy?

Manya

I knew that a person like you who can answer questions correctly would be different from those other pesky... science enthusiasts.

Manya

I knew that it was Regin again with his big universe time tunnel theory.

Bova

The Ministry of Education has carefully reviewed this... thesis. I have to admit, this thesis is the most profound nonsense I've ever seen.

Bova

But on the other hand, seeing how he was brimming with so much enthusiasm, the Ministry of Education offered to pull together some entry-level science courses for him, which he took as an insult.

Manya

We really have no other choice other than to let him come back every other month for another go.

Manya

He's been inactive the past few months since his ban. I never expected him to hire someone else... *sigh* You're good enough to answer all of these questions. Why'd you help him do all this...

Options

Sorry...

...He gave way too much.

Bova

It doesn't matter. It may not have been any quantum leap in scientific research, but I still got to meet an extremely smart kid.

Bova

So for me at least, this encounter doesn't count as a loss.

Bova

So be it, kid. You go back and tell Regin that the Ministry has accepted the thesis, but a topic as important as the big universe time tunnel theory requires a few months before any replies can be made.

Manya

Ah, that should put him off for a while.

Bova

And that way, this youngster here can also get {M#his}{F#her} well-deserved rewards.

Bova

I've got some duties to carry out, so I'll bid my farewell now. Youngster, I hope we are destined to meet again.

Bova

Uhh...

Manya

Uh... wait, you knew it was based on real events... and you still think that's the right answer?

Bova

Ah, forget about it... Looks like this is as far as you come, then!

Bova

However, don't be discouraged. I am being utterly sincere with you. All a bright youngster like you lacks is formal education.

Bova

I can arrange some lessons for you any time, should you have the inclination. I quite admire you.

Bova

You're so smart. With a little training, you'll definitely be able to answer these questions and then turn in that paper to me.

Bova

Until we meet again, youngster.

Manya

So long.

Manya

Alright. Did you hear what Minister Bova said? Move on, then.

Manya

But... you really are quite smart. Let's give it another try next time. No... no no, actually don't come back. It's too much hassle.

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Ministry of Education Quiz (III)

Bova

Hahaha! Looks like this is as far as you come, then!

Bova

However, don't be discouraged. I am being utterly sincere with you. All a bright youngster like you lacks is formal education.

Bova

I can arrange some lessons for you any time, should you have the inclination. I quite admire you.

Bova

You're so smart. With a little training, you'll definitely be able to answer these questions and then turn in that paper to me.

Bova

Until we meet again, youngster.

Manya

So long.

Manya

Alright. Did you hear what Minister Bova said? Move on, then.

Manya

But... you really are quite smart. Let's give it another try next time. No... no no, actually don't come back. It's too much hassle.

Bova

Mmm... hmm? What? Ah, no matter. Looks like this is as far as you come, then!

Bova

However, don't be discouraged. I am being utterly sincere with you. All a bright youngster like you lacks is formal education.

Bova

I can arrange some lessons for you any time, should you have the inclination. I quite admire you.

Bova

You're so smart. With a little training, you'll definitely be able to answer these questions and then turn in that paper to me.

Bova

Until we meet again, youngster.

Manya

So long.

Manya

Alright. Did you hear what Minister Bova said? Move on, then.

Manya

But... you really are quite smart. Let's give it another try next time. No... no no, actually don't come back. It's too much hassle.

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Ministry of Education Quiz (II)

Tell Regin the bad news

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About this thesis...

Regin

Oh yes... that's right. And what of it? Has the paper been submitted yet?

Options

Sorry...

Why is the question so hard...

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

Did you run into Minister Bova? I'm telling ya, this old codger's the meanest of the lot.

Regin

Sure, others might hurl out difficult questions, but at least they're always within the realm of math. This old man gives you mind-bending riddles! For a forthright academic like me, it's frankly humiliating!

Regin

You've met the inscrutable Minister Bova now and his cryptic questions — so 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

Having said that, I'm still curious — what was the question that Bova stumped you with? Come on, and tell me...

System

Describe to Regin the question posed by Minister Bova...

Regin

Hmm...

Regin

This guy! Now that's a thorny question! It's a real mind-bender... I can't think up answers for these two questions yet.

Regin

Ah, so be it! It seems like the world's not quite ready for a theory as mighty as my big universe time tunnel theory.

Regin

Even though it came to nothing, it doesn't matter... I still have to give you my thanks.

Regin

It's been years since anyone cared about my thesis. I know I come across as blunt, but I really am grateful to you.

Regin

Who knows, perhaps it's best that my thesis is rejected... maybe I can come up with some new scientific theories!

Regin

...Please, take this! You deserve it, for helping me with everything.

Tell Regin the good news

About this thesis...

Regin

Oh yes... that's right. And what of it? Has the paper been submitted yet? What did the Ministry say?

Options

The leaders at the Ministry of Education said...

Regin

What'd they say?

Options

Your thesis made me realize...

Regin

"Real lies"? What are you harping on about?

Options

No, it made me "realize"...!

Regin

Oh, oh... "real eyes"! That makes sense I suppose...

Regin

Because these guys know their stuff! They must have "real eyes" to recognize my visionary thesis!

Options

So there's a review process that takes months...

...Hope you can exercise some patience.

Regin

Patience? You dare talk to me about patience?

Regin

Every time I'm left out in the cold, they always give the same excuse...

Regin

But maybe things will be different this time because it's been handed over directly to the Minister of Education.

Regin

Ah well, we'll just have to wait and see.

Regin

In any case... thank you.

Regin

It's been years since anyone cared about my thesis. I know I come across as blunt, but I really am grateful to you... even if you're not very smart.

Options

You said yourself, you're the blunt one!

Haha, that's clever.

Regin

We're just kidding around, so don't get mad. You've done so much for me, and this time it's my bad! Y'hear me? I'm sorry!

Regin

Take these, and you deserve them. I'm going to go and "exercise some patience" then. Looking on the bright side, maybe I can put this time into working on a new scientific theory!