Guardian of the Shoreline #6

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Patrol the Scalegorge Waterscape's beach

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Scalegorge Waterscape

After the Alchemy Commission delve reopened, people honest and crooked walked betwixt each other. As such, the Pearlkeepers alone are no longer enough to patrol the beach. They have offered invitations to brave and noble volunteers for the task at hand.
Yueyuan the Pearlkeeper hopes that you can help patrol the beach... Seriously, though, who's the one that actually protects this place?
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Move
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(Yueyuan said that the Pearlkeepers have already recognized my talents and that I can deal with anything I encounter on patrol alone.)
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(Drive away The Unshackled and take care of the things they release... I wonder if there will be any drift bottles today?)

Let's see what trash is lying around nearby today

Investigate
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You find a book on the beach and keenly perceive that something is not right about it. Could this be the work of the Unshackled, too? Unshackling knowledge — Even among the vast realm of unshackling, this is a whole new venture.
System
System
You pick up the book, and your hand trembles slightly — it is far heavier than you imagined. Though you understand hardcover book bindings can come in cardboard, fabric, or even leather, this is still TOO heavy for any of them.
System
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Honestly, it is rare that a book leaves such striking impression in its weight. That being the case, you feel you should inspect the title. It is called Previous Reincarnation.
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The Lunarescent Depths, the Vidyadhara, previous reincarnation... Though it is a profound subject, should it really be this heavy? Why not take a look inside?
Options
What kind of knowledge could be this heavy?
Not interested. I'll bring it along with me.
System
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As you open the book, you realize that the contents have been hollowed out into a square storage space, where a beautiful pistol lies silently.
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Who would leave trash lying around on the beach like this in such an uncivilized manner? It's almost as if only you remember to take care of the environment and protect the beaches around here.
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Suddenly, all you see before you is darkness, as if someone covered your eyes with a *giant hand*. You sense an icy sting on the side of your neck, undoubtedly from a blade sharp enough to split hair.
Emotionless Voice
Emotionless Voice
Don't move. Keep quiet and listen to my question. Why are you taking my pistol?
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P—Pistol!? I thought this was a book?
I didn't know. I didn't intend to take your gun.
Emotionless Voice
Emotionless Voice
There is a pistol inside the book. There's no need to pretend you don't know about it.
Emotionless Voice
Emotionless Voice
You think I should take your word for that? I'm not that naive.
Emotionless Voice
Emotionless Voice
Listen, my job can't really see the light of day. Today, I want to wash my hands of that and release my "previous reincarnation" here, so I can move on to enjoy what I have left.
Emotionless Voice
Emotionless Voice
However, you've appeared at a terrible time. Whatever your intentions, hand me that pistol. Then close your eyes, and count from one to a hundred, and I shall spare your life.
Emotionless Voice
Emotionless Voice
I won't ask twice. Close your eyes and start counting now.
Options
(Do as he says)
(Pretend to do as he says and open your eyes on 20)
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1, 2, 3...
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System
*Something splashes into the ocean*
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98, 99, 100.
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1, 2, 3...
System
System
*Something splashes into the ocean*
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...18, 19, 20.
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There is no one to be seen on the beach.
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(It seems there is nothing else out of the ordinary happening along the beach. I'll end my patrol here.)
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