In Jinzhou, you meet an unusual... human?
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They... They say you have claws...
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We heard you can tear those monsters into shreds...
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Wanna take a look?
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Yes! Please!
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Okay, then! Here you go...
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Eek...
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C-Candies!
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Try some! I hope these candies can make up for not showing you my impressive claws.
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See? He's not scary at all!
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Thank you, L-Lingyang!
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You're welcome! Do come by to see our liondance show tomorrow!
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I will!
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See you soon!
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Hmm... you smell unfamiliar, yet so powerful, and so pure...
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Do I smell funny...?
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Are you talking to me?
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You must be that famous Rover.
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Hiya! I've heard a lot about you, and now I finally get to meet you in person.
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You can call me Lingyang, glad to make your acquaintance! Fare thee well, blessings swell!
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I'm {PlayerName}. (Reach out your hand)
(Jump:22)
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I'm {PlayerName}. (Don't reach out your hand)
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You really are different from everyone else...
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So we've shaken hands. Now we're good friends!
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What are you doing here?
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Hmm... So even you are scared of me, too...
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...Anyway! Welcome to the city of Jinzhou!
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What are you doing here?
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Our troupe is doing a big liondancing show tomorrow evening, and I'm now doing some advertising!
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Your troupe?
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A liondance show?
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Yeah, the Liondance Troupe. We do cool liondancing shows for parades.
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Oh, and liondancing is a traditional thing in Jinzhou.
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(Jump:31)
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Well, liondancing is a traditional thing in Jinzhou.
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We've got whole groups dedicated to liondancing, our troupe for example.
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We've got lots of activites in Jinzhou. I can't wait to show you!
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(his stomach growled...)
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Oh! Oops, uh.. Sorry, I guess I'm a bit hungry after rehearsing for a whole day.
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Speaking of that, I should treat you to dinner! Let's talk over food. That'll be fun!
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That's a thing in Jinzhou too?
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You seem a bit too kind...
(Jump:37)
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What do you want from me?
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Well actually... Yes it is! Jinzhou people love feeding our guests! It's our way of showing hospitality.
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Get ready to be blown away by the amazing flavors here!
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(Jump:41)
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Don't get me wrong, but this is just how we treat our guests here in Jinzhou.
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You'll love the hospitality here, I promise!
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(Jump:41)
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N-Nothing! Please believe me. I'm just trying to treat you to a meal, since you're our super important guest and all.
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You'll see how we roll with our guests soon enough!
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But right now, I still have some other things to finish...
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I've been getting a ton of requests for private liondances lately, and some happen to overlap with our big show tomorrow.
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And you know how important liondancing is to the folks here in Jinzhou! Can't just turn 'em down.
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So I had an idea: why not combine all these personal requests into the grand performance? That way, everyone's happy.
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We can even customize the performances to cater to each client's needs.
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But first, gotta figure out exactly what our clients want!
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{PlayerName}, wanna come with me?
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We can go visit my clients on our way to grab food. I'll show you around and introduce you to our local customs firsthand.
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It'll be way cooler than just hearing about it from others. What do you say?
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Nice, I'm in.
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Since it's your treat...
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Great! Let's goooo!!
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Sorry, but I'm not the one you're looking for. I never made any liondancing requests...
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{PlayerName}, what brought you here?
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I was worried.
(Jump:2)
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You didn't pay enough for the meal.
(Jump:3)
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It's not a big deal, really! Thanks for coming to check on me.
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Are you in trouble?
(Jump:5)
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What? Oh no! How much money did it cost you? I'll pay you back!
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I'm just kidding.
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I was really freaked out for a moment. If anyone finds out I let the guest pay, I'll be shamed in Jinzhou!
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Are you in trouble?
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I received a strange request from the Bei Family. It didn't mention any specific requirements.
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Could it be your parents?
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...No, it can't be. Now, if there's nothing else, please excuse me.
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Please, one moment! Bei Shi... do you have an older brother?
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How did you know...
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The client who called me had a mature male voice.
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And since he said he's from the Bei Family, there is only one other possibility...
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Bei Shi, has something happened to you?
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...
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I'm Lingyang from the Liondance Troupe. This is {PlayerName}.
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You can trust us.
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...It's about my brother, Bei Ji. It's been a week now, and he still hasn't come back home.
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A week ago... That's when I received this request.
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Was he acting strange the last time you saw him?
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My brother and I stopped talking to each other a while back, after a big fight. I don't even know when he last left our house...
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But... he still sends me packages from time to time. It's been a bunch of strange stuff...
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This package has old Angelica flowers, they don't smell good anymore.
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And these meats... They are almost bad, even though they're refrigerated... Anything else he told you?
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He mentioned hanging out with people from The Savages in one of his letters...
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Why didn't you inform the Patrollers?
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I didn't tell anyone, because I was worried my brother would get in trouble if I reported it to the police.
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Yeah, The Savages seem shady. And there's talk of the Jingle Beast being connected to them.
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But the return addresses on these packages are all different. How are we supposed to find him?
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We can go ask the package delivery people.
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I see... {PlayerName}, you're so clever!
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Bei Shi, leave it to me! I'll help you find your brother.
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Can I go with you?
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I get it, Bei Shi. You really want to find your brother.
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But it's dangerous out there with the TD Outbreaks happening more frequently. I can't guarantee your safety if we run into a spreading Tacet Field.
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I... I can handle it. I used to be a member of the Pioneer Association, too.
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Us Pioneers never... never back down from a challenge...
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You don't sound so confident.
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Don't bite off more than you can chew.
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But... I...
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If you insist... Okay, but we'll need to ask {PlayerName} about it.
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She is a strong Resonator. With her, we'll be safer on our journey.
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To be honest, I don't want to drag my friend into this... But this is an emergency, and Bei Shi want to tag along, so I'm asking a favor of you.
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{PlayerName}, I know it's a big ask...
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But please... Please help me!
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I plan to.
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Okay, then, since you're asking for my help...
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Amazing! Thank you, {PlayerName}!
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The guy who brings my packages is always the same dude, and I know where he works.
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Okay, let's get this dealt with. {PlayerName}, are you ready?
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Let's go.
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One moment.
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Phew... Thank you! You saved my life!
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Are you alright?
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Thanks for asking. I'm fine. I could have run away, but then the packages wouldn't reach their recipients...
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Your professionalism is commendable.
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Do people often drop off their packages here?
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Of course! "We Promise, We Deliver"! That's our slogan at the Lollo Logistics!
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(Jump:5)
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All packages must be transferred at this station, but we rarely see anyone dropping off their packages here. If someone did, I will surely remember them.
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(Jump:5)
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We're searching for a missing person who used your service. Can you help us?
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Sure! You just saved my life. I'll tell you everything I can remember!
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Does this look familiar to you?
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Hmm, I'm sorry, but this doesn't ring any bell...
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But we just checked the package tracker, and it said you were the deliveryman...
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...M-Maybe it was a mistake?
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I see... Well, we still have another question.
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About the Jingle Beast...
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About "The Savages"...
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The "Twinkle Beast"? You mean that monster everyone's been talking about recently?
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You mean the "Jingle Beast", right?
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Yeah, whatever. That dangerous, man-eating thing.
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It's said to have long tusks and sharp claws that can tear anything to shreds...
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And there's this Exile group, called "The Savages", and they claim to be able to talk to that beast.
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So people have been paying them to talk the "Jingle Beast" out of attacking humans...
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(Jump:24)
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"The Savages"... Yeah, sounds familiar...
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Do you know the "Tingle Beast"? That monster everyone's been talking about recently.
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You mean the "Jingle Beast", right?
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Yeah, whatever. That dangerous, man-eating thing.
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It's said that they know how to communicate with that ferocious beast.
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So people have been paying them to talk the "Jingle Beast" out of attacking humans...
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That's all I know, sir.
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Thank you, but I've got one last question.
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Do you know where we can find The Savages, or the Jingle Beast?
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...Sorry, but we have our rules to f-follow... I cannot divulge details of our clients.
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But I heard the Jingle Beast is often found roaming in a campsite. It's somewhere near a broken tree, on that mountainside...
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Those working on the guard tower can often spot it, too.
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I see. Thank you for answering my questions.
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Sir, may I remind you...
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That thing is very dangerous... It's ferocious beyond your wildest imagination. Please be careful...
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And there may be more than one of them...
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Don't worry! If there really was a second Jingle Beast... Well, I'll have to see it for myself!
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The deliveryman thanks you and leaves...
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Oh well... We didn't get anything useful from him...
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We did learn something.
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Yeah. At least now we know The Savages and the Jingle Beast are definitely connected.
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Besides, did you see his expression?
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He seemed frightened. I bet he was hiding something from us out of fear.
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He had been threatened.
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He felt guilty.
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Well, but at least we still got some clues from him. Like where we can find the Jingle Beast.
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B-but there are so many campsites in the wild, how can we pinpoint its exact location with a couple words from him?
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Follow me. Let's keep our eyes open for anything unusual.
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How did it go?
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Hehe, you're so smart, boss! That "Jingle Beast" rumor really did the trick!
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So they're really here...
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Shh... Keep quiet. Do you see these bushes?
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These bushes are not supposed to grow so well on exposed ground.
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Must be planted on purpose. There might be traps hiding underneath.
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Let's stay put and listen to what they're saying.
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Oh, about that new guy. He's been getting things down quickly, I'll give him that.
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He's too nosy. Can't shut up about the "Jingle Beast".
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Let him go find the beast if he's so eager.
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And then we'll handle him ourselves.
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Boss, I heard this guy we're dealing with is tough.
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He probably won't believe in the "Jingle Beast" rumor.
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Let's see how he feels after we rough him up in the dark.
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You get it now?
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Brilliant plan, boss. You're relentless.
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Heh, watch and learn, kid.
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You're just a pup. You don't know what really scares people...
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But I'll come with you this time.
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Alright everyone, let's go! Grab your stuff!
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Phew... Are they gone?
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No... Wait, they're still nearby.
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I can still hear them breathing. They're on high alert.
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But they're still inexperienced by beast standards.
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Okay, now they've gone farther away.
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Let's go check it out.
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{PlayerName}! Wow, it's only been minutes since I sent you the signal. Didn't expect you to arrive so soon!
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What are you doing here?
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While I was tailing The Savages, I overheard them talking about where Bei Ji went.
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Did you hear the bell ringing?
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The "Jingle Beast"?
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A loud bell ringing? I think I heard something like that, but...
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(Jump:5)
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But I didn't... I didn't see anything like the Jingle Beast.
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Let's stick with the Bei Ji thing.
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Do you remember what we overheard at the campsite? They mentioned a newbie who was obsessed with the Jingle Beast.
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And just now, they sent him to some deep cave.
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I'm sure I did hear the bell ringing... So the Jingle Beast is probably hiding in here, too!
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Well... Given how big it is, I don't think it could fit inside a cave like this. What do you say?
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I do smell danger from this cave though...
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Based on what we've gathered so far, the newbie, probably Bei Ji, is in danger. We need to act fast.
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Shall we keep moving?
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Let's go. Time is ticking down.
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...{PlayerName}, I've always known how strong you are.
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I probably shouldn't be asking you for more help, but Bei Ji is in danger, the situation's looking dire, and we need your aid.
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Could you please help us rescue him? Your help would mean everything to me!
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Sure, I'm curious what really happened.
(Jump:16)
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Let's help him reunite with his family.
(Jump:17)
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Two meals and deal.
(Jump:18)
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Once we find him, we must make him explain. Everything!
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(Jump:19)
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Yeah. His sister is super worried too!
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(Jump:19)
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Of course! You have my word!
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(Jump:19)
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I-I'm going with you!
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My brother's in there. I want to find him as soon as possible...
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Bei Shi, I understand how much you want to find your brother.
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But it's really dark inside, and we've got no idea what could be hiding in there. We'll be stretched thin just watching each other's backs...
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Besides, I have a more important thing for you to do.
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I need you to go back to the city as fast as you can, let Patrollers know what happened today, and request their help.
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But... I don't want to run away from danger anymore...
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Bei Shi... As an explorer of the Pioneer Association, I trust you understand.
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A seasoned explorer knows how to make sound decisions in the moment.
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And sometimes, choosing to retreat doesn't mean we are weak.
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Please trust {PlayerName} and me. We promise to bring your brother back safely.
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Please trust Lingyang.
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Please trust me.
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Please trust us.
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...Yes, I will. Please help him!
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And please stay safe, you two!
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No worries. We'll bring him back!
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So, when you found out that Bei Shi lost her courage because of the Jingle Beast, you came up with a plan to get rid of it?
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Yeah... I thought I could kill the Jingle Beast, and make my sister happy again...
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And I heard rumors about an Exile group called "The Savages". Said they knew how to talk to that beast...
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So I thought...
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You wanted to find the Jingle Beast through them?
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Yes... I wanted to prove my courage. Wanted to make her proud of me.
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I just wanted to show her... If her timid brother could do it, so can she!
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Your courage is commendable.
(Jump:6)
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Being brave is not the same as being reckless.
(Jump:7)
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But in the end, I couldn't achieve anything...
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(Jump:8)
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Yes, you're right...
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(Jump:8)
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I failed. Couldn't find the Jingle Beast, couldn't beat the bad guys... I only knew how to cower in fear... That's all I could do...
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I'm just an incompetent coward. I've always been!
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No... That's not true...
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At least, you didn't choose to work with those bad guys.
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Succumbing to desire and killing their own kind, these are the deeds of beasts.
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It's a uniquely human trait to go against their natural instincts, even sacrificing themselves for someone else, or for a greater cause.
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It only takes a moment for a human to descend into beastliness.
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But holding on to one's humanity requires unwavering commitment and courage.
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Bei Ji, you've already proved your bravery.
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I'm sure your sister is proud of you, too.
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R-really...?
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Yes! I love you, brother. But promise me you won't do anything stupid again.
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Okay, yes, I promise you... But, um, at least I did find something this time!
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We now know the so-called Jingle Beast is just a bluff!
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So, Bei Shi, you don't need to fear it anymore!
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But I did hear the bell...
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Perhaps it was just your imagination? Or maybe it was some Tacet Discords?
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No way! I heard it loud and clear. I couldn't have mistaken it.
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Hmm... I guess we still need to help Bei Shi get over the Jingle Beast...
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Why is she still so convinced?
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Yeah, we should do something.
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{PlayerName}, Lingyang, we'll be going home now. Sorry for the trouble I caused...
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Sure, go get some good rest. Don't forget to come see the liondancing show tomorrow!
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Eh? Tomorrow?
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Don't tell me you've forgotten your liondance request?
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No, no, I didn't...
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Sorry... Actually, I made that request to further investigate the Jingle Beast...
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But now, I guess that's no longer necessary...
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I see...
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I know you've still got questions about the Jingle Beast. Who knows? You may find the answers in tomorrow's liondancing show...
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Let's go cheer for Lingyang.
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The liondancing show tomorrow is really important.
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I see. We'll come watch the show!
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Nice! Please do come, yeah?
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Bei Shi and Bei Ji waved you goodbye and left...
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{PlayerName}, I know you still have a lot of questions to ask...
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And there are things I'd like to discuss with you.
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Please, follow me.
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I was once chased by a big creature in the wilderness. All I could hear was a bell ringing and my only thought was to run away.
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Then I heard about the Jingle Beast, so I figured it must have been what attacked me.
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But when I saw you perform today, it all came back to me! That's the same bell ringing sound I had heard back then!
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So... I must have been saved by that bell.
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The bell that sounded like it was chasing after me... It was actually guiding me away from danger.
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The liondance inspires and empowers each person in a unique way. I'm glad my performance could give you courage and inspiration.
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Yeah! I loved your performance! I think I can keep working as Explorer for the Pioneer Association now!
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Bei Shi, that's amazing!
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When you joined the Association, I was actually so proud... I'm happy you get to keep chasing your dreams...
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And, erm, please forgive me...
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I am upset, because you never told me anything... You always carried the burden alone.
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Didn't even tell me you were gonna go kill the Jingle Beast... Don't you ever do something like that again!
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I promise, I promise. Let me treat you to something as my sincere apology.
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I know a nice food stall, it's right up ahead in the square. You should check it out.
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Awesome! Bei Shi, let's go!
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{PlayerName}, how was my performance? Did you like it?
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It was great.
(Jump:20)
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Yeah, not bad.
(Jump:21)
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Hehe, getting your compliment is all that matters to me!
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(Jump:28)
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Hmm... Guess I still need to hone my skills a bit more...
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Bravo! Bravo indeed! Such a blessing to witness.
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You're making me blush, {PlayerName}...
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Anyway, I'm super glad to hear that from you.
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{PlayerName}, thank you so much for your help.
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I couldn't have accomplished any of this without you.
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I have one more question.
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Yeah, sure... Let's talk somewhere more private.
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Here we are. This is the place!
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Heya, mister! Lionpeppers on the beam, may your profits always stream!
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Oh hi! Isn't that the Lingyang boy?
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What brought you here? My liondance request? I heard you're getting a ton of requests. I hope you can still fit mine in.
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Look, I got the Lionpepper and everything. Just waiting for you to put on the lion head and chow down at my store opening!
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Sir, there's something I need to tell you...
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Yeah, I heard. My thing conflicts with the performance you're doing for the soldiers, right? Will you have to cancel?
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Exactly. So I was thinking we could incorporate some "Lionpepper" elements into the show to make up for it...
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Nah, no need to worry about my little shop, boyo. Just focus on your big performance!
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Oh, and you must be...
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Call me Rover.
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I'm {PlayerName}.
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Haha, looks like Lingyang has made a new friend.
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Here, try this while you're here! A new snack I just came up with!
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Go on, {PlayerName}. Dinner's on me. Mr. Shuncai is a great chef!
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To really get to know a city, start with the food!
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Don't mind if I do.
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Yum-yum! Hey sir, can we share this snack with the audience during our evening show? No snacks, no show!
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Let me do something for you. Anything! To help you attract more customers.
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Oh my, that'll be my great honor!
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But...
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What's the matter?
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| 19 |
Have you heard? There's a monster in the wild recently, one they call the Jingle Beast...
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The Jingle Beast...
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Yeah. Somehow the nickname sounds cute even!
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But you know what? It does all the terrible stuff you can think of!
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When hunting, it makes these jingling sounds... They say its tusks are over half a meter long and its claws shred prey with ease.
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It sounds scary.
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| 24 |
Interesting.
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| 25 |
No, that's not true. The "Jingle Beast" doesn't look like that...
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Do you know it?
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| 26 |
It... It's a... A friend of mine.
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| 27 |
Well, actually... I need this one ingredient for my new snack, but the Jingle Beast has been messing things up. Can't find good meat anywhere right now.
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Do you have other ways to replenish your stock?
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| 29 |
There's only one place left to get it, and it's run by this Exile group called "The Savages".
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Apparently, they're in cahoots with the Jingle Beast, and that's how they still have meat for sale.
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But it's crazy expensive—five times the usual price! It's insane!
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I'm just a small shop, how am I supposed to afford that?
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So... I can't make a lot of these snacks for you to hand out yet.
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Are you okay?
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| 35 |
Me? Oh... I'm fine...
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| 36 |
It suddenly struck me that there was another request to deal with... It should be right next to the tea house not far away. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go!
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| 37 |
Sorry, {PlayerName}. I'll be back soon!
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| 0 |
Oh, that's typical Lingyang.
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| 0 |
Well, that was sudden...
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| 0 |
Before I could say anything, he's gone...
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| 1 |
You'll get used to him soon.
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| 2 |
He's spontaneous, always doing whatever pops into his head at the moment.
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| 3 |
He just loves helping people.
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| 4 |
You'll often see him sprinting around the alleys, lending a hand wherever needed.
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| 5 |
He's quick and strong, nothing seems to faze him. He's been such a blessing to us.
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| 6 |
We do feel bad when he injures himself accidentally, though... He brushes it off and tells us not to fret, but even though he says not to worry, we still do.
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| 7 |
{PlayerName}, can you go check on him? Whatever you order at my place will be on the house!
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Sure, I'll go.
(Jump:8)
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| 7 |
Let me finish my food first.
(Jump:9)
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| 8 |
Thank you!
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| 8 |
(Jump:10)
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| 9 |
Of course, take your time.
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| 9 |
(Jump:10)
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| 10 |
The teahouse Lingyang mentioned is in the residential area, just past the square. Keep walking and you'll find it...
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| 0 |
This thing may still be working. My brother could have left me a message...
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| 0 |
Let's check it out.
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| 1 |
Hmm... Ah! There is a message!
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| 2 |
Sorry Bei Shi... I stood between you and your dreams.
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| 3 |
Perhaps you were right... Your brother is just a selfish coward.
|
| 4 |
I don't dream of your forgiveness... But still... I want to do something for you.
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| 7 |
Farewell, Bei Shi. I'll kill the Jingle Beast... for you...
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| 8 |
(The video ends here...)
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| 9 |
I-It's my brother...
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| 9 |
Why is he feeling guilty?
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| 10 |
It's probably because I joined the Pioneer Association.
|
| 11 |
My brother was really against my decision...
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| 12 |
But that was my childhood dream, so we had a big fight...
|
| 12 |
Why is he trying to kill the "Jingle Beast"?
|
| 13 |
I... I don't know. He never told me anything about it...
|
| 15 |
(Ring... Ring...)
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| 17 |
Eek!
|
| 17 |
Was it my imagination?
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| 17 |
Nothing happened.
|
| 19 |
No... It must be the Jingle Beast!
|
| 20 |
I know... I know that sound too well.
|
| 21 |
A while ago, when I was on a mission in the wilderness, I got ambushed by Tacet Discords...
|
| 22 |
As I struggled to escape, I heard the sound of a bell ringing in the distance...
|
| 22 |
What happened after that?
|
| 23 |
I-I can't remember... I was so scared, my mind went completely blank.
|
| 24 |
After hearing the bell, I...
|
| 25 |
I just kept running without looking back. That bell kept chasing me and only disappeared when I reached a safer place.
|
| 26 |
If I hadn't made it, perhaps I would have been eaten by the Jingle Beast...
|
| 27 |
So... Yes, this must be the Jingle Beast again!
|
| 27 |
I'm here with you.
|
| 27 |
Let's check it out.
|
| 28 |
Alright... L-Let's go...
|
| 0 |
This is... This is my brother's device.
|
| 0 |
So he's that newcomer.
|
| 1 |
How could this be... Is my brother really working for those bad guys?
|
| 2 |
Bei Shi, what kind of person is he?
|
| 3 |
He's shy and careful, but not sneaky. He may be timid, but he really loves me...
|
| 4 |
Bei Shi... Sometimes, we can't trust what we hear or see.
|
| 5 |
We have to use our hearts and logic to uncover the real truth, it's not always obvious.
|
| 6 |
...Thank you. I see.
|
| 7 |
{PlayerName}, you found anything else?
|
| 7 |
(Show him the tusk.)
(Jump:8)
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| 7 |
(Show him the frozen meat.)
(Jump:10)
|
| 8 |
It's just the tusk of an adult Sabyr Boar. It's indeed larger than usual, but...
|
| 8 |
(Jump:9)
|
| 9 |
They must be using this to make people believe the "Jingle Beast" is real.
|
| 9 |
(Jump:12)
|
| 10 |
It's been refrigerated for a while, but the inside has spoiled... Exactly like the thing we found in one of those packages...
|
| 10 |
(Jump:11)
|
| 11 |
I can even smell the chemical preservatives in there...
|
| 11 |
(Jump:12)
|
| 12 |
They're not just spreading rumors, they are also selling spoiled meat.
|
| 12 |
It's unacceptable.
|
| 12 |
Disgusting!
|
| 13 |
Ugh... It pisses me off, too.
|
| 14 |
The top priority now is to find clues about Bei Ji's whereabouts.
|
| 15 |
Now we have another problem. We have to keep tabs on "The Savages" to see what they're planning.
|
| 16 |
According to what we just heard, their next victim is about to show up.
|
| 16 |
I'll go look for Bei Ji.
(Jump:17)
|
| 16 |
I'll go look for The Savages.
(Jump:18)
|
| 17 |
Sounds good. The Savages are super alert, but I know the wilderness better than them. I can track them down.
|
| 17 |
(Jump:21)
|
| 18 |
{PlayerName}, I understand your anger.
|
| 18 |
(Jump:19)
|
| 19 |
But they are super alert. It'll be too risky for you to go alone. Besides, I know the wilderness better than them. Maybe I should go.
|
| 19 |
(Jump:20)
|
| 20 |
I want to ask you to take Bei Shi and go look for her brother.
|
| 20 |
(Jump:21)
|
| 21 |
She'll be safer with you by her side.
|
| 21 |
Leave it to me.
|
| 21 |
Understood. I will.
|
| 22 |
If anything happens, I'll "call" you.
|
| 22 |
Please stay safe.
|
| 24 |
Thank you, {PlayerName}. You take care of yourself too.
|
| 0 |
{PlayerName}, let's talk here.
|
| 0 |
About the Jingle Beast...
|
| 0 |
About Bei Shi...
|
| 1 |
Where should I begin...
|
| 2 |
{PlayerName}, have you ever thought about this...
|
| 3 |
Since there are humans with Resonance Abilities...
|
| 4 |
...Then, could there ever be beasts with the same kind of power?
|
| 4 |
That's impossible.
|
| 4 |
I believe so.
|
| 5 |
Uncontrolled emotions in human Resonators lead to disasters. It's even more dangerous in beasts, as they follow instincts.
|
| 6 |
Over time, most of them died out, driven extinct by their unrestrained desires.
|
| 7 |
Beasts that can bring their power under control are extremely rare, but... They do exist.
|
| 8 |
And the Jingle Beast... It happens to be one of them.
|
| 9 |
A long, long time ago, the Jingle Beast wasn't called the Jingle Beast. It used to have a name—
|
| 10 |
It was called "Suan'ni".
|
| 10 |
That's a ferocious name.
|
| 10 |
That's an adorable name.
|
| 11 |
Back then, the Suan'nis lived a tranquil life in deep forests, far away from humans.
|
| 12 |
However, when the Tacet Fields expanded rapidly, their territories were not spared.
|
| 13 |
Some of them had to encroach upon certain human territories for a chance to survive.
|
| 14 |
Humans suffered greatly against the Suan'nis, with their terrifying appearance, powerful Resonance Abilities, and wild animal instincts...
|
| 15 |
...And that's why the Suan'nis were deemed evil.
|
| 15 |
How do you know all that?
|
| 16 |
Uh... I read it in an old book in Huanglong. Said they lived under that giant Violet Banyan tree in the Dim Forest.
|
| 17 |
The Suan'nis have nearly gone extinct over the years. And now, there might be only one of them remaining.
|
| 18 |
And... I've heard of an interesting theory from the archaeologists...
|
| 19 |
That last Suan'ni may have yearned to become a human.
|
| 20 |
To make itself more approachable, it first came up with a less intimidating name... Something like, "the Jingle Beast".
|
| 21 |
And then, it yanked off all its fur, filed down its claws, twisted its bones, and learned to stand upright...
|
| 21 |
Why did it want to become human so bad?
|
| 22 |
Maybe... It was drawn by the bustle and merriment of human cities. It must have been lonely as the last of its kind.
|
| 23 |
Maybe it was moved by human bravery against the Lament, and wanted to offer help. Maybe it wanted to fight the catastrophe that ruined its once homeland.
|
| 24 |
Or maybe, it simply couldn't resist human foods?
|
| 25 |
Anyway... It never really became a human in the end.
|
| 25 |
Is it because of its appearance?
|
| 25 |
Is it because of its "heart"?
|
| 26 |
If it truly wanted to become human, it had to first understand the essence of what makes a human.
|
| 27 |
If you ask me, the essence would be the 'heart' of a human.
|
| 28 |
Therefore, the "Jingle Beast" no longer rejected its appearance and began to, in its animal form, connect with humans, to assist them...
|
| 29 |
Perhaps, in this process, it happened to save a girl in the wilderness.
|
| 30 |
{PlayerName}, what do you think the ending for the "Jingle Beast" was? Did it finally become a human?
|
| 30 |
It has a long way to go.
|
| 30 |
Yes, it did.
|
| 30 |
It doesn't matter anymore.
|
| 31 |
Well... is that what you think?
|
| 32 |
I think the "Jingle Beast" no longer cares whether it's a human or a beast. It lives in its own way.
|
| 33 |
In this world, there are beings with the appearance of a beast and the soul of a human, just as there are beings with the appearance of a human and the soul of a beast. All it needs to do is be true to itself.
|
| 34 |
It will remain resolute and convey the beautiful and inspiring qualities it once saw in humans in its own way.
|
| 35 |
Oops, I got carried away and almost forgot—here, keep this bell as a memento!
|
| 36 |
Thank you, {PlayerName}!
|
| 36 |
(Reach out your hand.)
|
| 39 |
Lingyang! Come here!
|
| 40 |
Coming!
|
| 41 |
{PlayerName}, I must go get the props ready for the next show.
|
| 42 |
Come watch my performance again next time! Food's on me!
|
| 43 |
Please keep this bell! It should bring you good luck! Fare thee well, blessings swell!
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