You have received an invitation letter from Wenshu. It mentions that the“Jinzhou Riverside Games” will be held soon. Go to the coordinates enclosed in the letter and have a look.
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See? How lively! You really need to come and see it in person for the full effect.
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And that's thanks to your efforts, Wenshu.
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Well, I'm just doing my job. I should be the one thanking you. After all, without the Midnight Rangers tirelessly guarding the front lines, the Riverside Games wouldn't be possible.
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Don't always be so tense. Sometimes, you have to give yourself a breather. It's not good to push yourself too hard. So, how about picking up an event to participate in?
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Wenshu... Thank you, but you don't have to pitch me.
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Why not? Go enjoy your youth! I would've rushed to sign up if I was still young.
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{PlayerName}, it's good to see you here.
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Oh! I guess you must be the Rover?
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Nice to meet you! I'm the director of the Riverside Games. You can call me Wenshu.
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Thank you for the invite, Wenshu.
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Ah, I almost dropped the ball on this one. I would've forgotten to send out those invitations without Jiyan's reminder.
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It's not worth mentioning, Wenshu. This is the first Riverside Games in many years, and you must have been busy with various matters. I only offered a little help when I could.
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{PlayerName}, it's a slow day today. Please, take a break and have some fun.
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That's right. Go participate in the event, you two! That's how you enjoy your day off!
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You mean I can participate too?
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Of course! The Jinzhou Riverside Games is an event for all people to enjoy.
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Indeed. I'm looking forward to your performance, {PlayerName}.
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Only a few events specifically require participants to be Resonators. Other than that, there are no special restrictions for any event.
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We haven't held the Riverside Games in years. Look at him, Jiyan still remembers the rules better than I do. Who would've thought?
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During the preparation, I came across some pictures from past Games and instantly felt a rush of adrenaline. Ah, the memories of my youth...
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It's a pity that the Midnight Rangers are always on the front lines, getting ready for emergencies. The Riverside Games is their only chance to relax and have some fun.
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{PlayerName}, I suggest looking around for events to join if you're interested. Many of them are open to on-site registration.
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Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to confirm the safety of the surroundings before the race begins. You can consult Wenshu should you need any assistance.
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Got it.
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Have a great time, {PlayerName}.
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Oh well, I didn't invite him over for that. I hoped he'd come and relax, not to find a new place to work.
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On the other hand, we couldn't have brought the situation at the borders under control without Jiyan's prudence...
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Sorry, I'm getting off track. The Gulpuff Relay is about to start, and I have to go to the scene in case anything happens.
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Especially those still warming up in the backup lane. Gotta bring them over.
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{PlayerName}, are you coming with me?
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Sure, why not.
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Ugh... All those hours of training for nothing. We're doomed.
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Don't give up yet. We've still got some time before the relay starts!
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Lingyan, Ganquan, what's wrong?
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Hi, Wenshu! And this is...?
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This is {PlayerName}.
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Perfect timing! We're have a bit of a situation right now.
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What's the matter?
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Two of our teammates accidentally injured themselves during warm-up... Luckily, the wounds weren't too bad, but the doctor said that they wouldn't be able to participate in the relay anytime soon.
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We've asked the organizing committee. Said we can still participate with temporary teammates.
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But the relay is starting soon. It's impossible to find another person to join us, not to mention two...
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Sigh... First our captain had to quit because of some family emergency, and now this...
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Ugh. Are we supposed to just wait for the next Riverside Games? Who knows when that will be...
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Speaking of which... Do you have a team, {PlayerName}?
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No.
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{PlayerName} is also a Resonator. She's fully qualified for the Gulpuff Relay.
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Still... it depends on whether she would like to join you.
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What kind of competition is it, then?
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It's simple! Four people take turns controlling a Gulpuff in a relay race. The first team to reach the finish line wins.
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Sounds interesting. Count me in.
(Jump:16)
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What can I get out of this?
(Jump:17)
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Thank you so much! If we can get the prize money, we'll definitely split it with you!
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(Jump:18)
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Even if we don't rank, we'll treat you to a big feast in Jinzhou to thank you for doing us such a big favor.
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(Jump:18)
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That's right! We'll buy you the best barbecue in Jinzhou. That place is everyone's favorite!
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Then you're only one person short for the relay. I know a good candidate for that...
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Is it the person I'm thinking of?
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Wh-who?
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Jiyan.
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Bingo.
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!!!
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Oh! Why didn't I think of him!
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Huh? Are you serious? The general doesn't look like he'd be interested in events like this.
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Well, there's more to your general than you know. That's all I can say.
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What do you mean?
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Instead of asking questions here, why don't you just go and invite him?
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I don't have the guts...
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I'll go.
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Go invite him now, and you may still have a chance to get him onboard. Don't let others take your chance!
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We're counting on you, {PlayerName}!
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You... You managed to rope the general in?
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Greetings, General Jiyan, {PlayerName}.
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{PlayerName} has told me what happened. I will join you.
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Hooray! Now we can join the race! With General Jiyan and {PlayerName} on our side, maybe we can even aim for a new record!
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Not to be the party pooper here, but as a last-minute team, we probably won't hit the record. Unless...
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Unless what?
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Uh, sorry, forget about it.
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Wait, what record?
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Ten years ago, a team set the record in the Gulpuff Relay race. That record remains unbeaten to this day.
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Since then, every time the Games are held, a major highlight is whether the record will be broken.
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Yeah! I really wanted to learn from their strategy, but the video of that race got borrowed and never returned. Bummer.
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They set the record. They must have trained together for a long time.
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Well we're a temporary team. Wouldn't have been able to learn much from it anyway.
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Keep your chin up. Your hard work will pay off.
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Not to mention the team you were talking about was a temporary team, too.
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That's unexpected.
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Wow, so even General Jiyan has heard of that race!
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Yes. That was a... good race.
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Well, it's been ten years... I wonder how that team's doing now.
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We should worry about ourselves first... There's not much time left, and we haven't even decided the relay order.
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Ah, the relay order... It used to be decided by the captain...
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Then... General, can you decide it for us?
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As you have trained together extensively, I trust you can decide the order better than me. I will gladly cooperate to the best of my abilities.
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Alright... in that case, I think Ganquan would be perfect as the first runner!
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Me... the first? Seriously?
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You've always been the first runner during our training. Surely you'll make a good start!
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The first runner doesn't need to coordinate with the two of us; he only needs to exchange the controller with Lingyan. It's a safe arrangement indeed.
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Whew—I'll do my best.
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Hmm... As for General Jiyan and {PlayerName}, I think...
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General, can you be the connecting third runner? Since you're familiar with both {PlayerName} and us Midnight Rangers.
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A reasonable strategy. I agree.
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Then the relay order would be me first, followed by Lingyan, then General Jiyan, and {PlayerName} last.
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{PlayerName}, this is your first race, and you may receive plenty of attention as the last runner. Please stay calm and relax.
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A piece of cake.
(Jump:33)
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Butterflies are fighting in my stomach.
(Jump:34)
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Prepare to be surprised when I win the race.
(Jump:35)
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I'm glad to hear that.
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(Jump:36)
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Once I arrive at the exchange zone, go for the goal and don't look back. I'll take care of the rest.
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(Jump:36)
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I've always trusted your capabilities.
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(Jump:36)
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Any other questions?
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Yes!
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Our team doesn't have a name yet!
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Since {PlayerName} brought this team together, maybe we should let her decide the name.
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Team Rover.
(Jump:40)
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Team Gulpuffalos.
(Jump:41)
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Team Jiyan's Genius Head.
(Jump:43)
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Team PowerPuff Heroes.
(Jump:44)
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Good, it sounds easy to remember.
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(Jump:46)
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I'm starting to crave some buffalo wings too...
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Not bad. It helps to release the tension.
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(Jump:46)
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We can have this as the team name, though I wouldn't call myself a genius.
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(Jump:46)
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Considering your character, I was expecting something... different.
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Nevertheless, it is a good name. I have no objection.
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(Jump:46)
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The name is settled, then. Everyone, please get ready in your designated exchange zones.
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We can stay in touch with our Terminals once the race begins.
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{PlayerName}, are you all right?
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I'm sorry for what just happened. You almost reached the finish line, and then...
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I'm just glad everyone's okay.
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{PlayerName}, did you notice anything unusual before?
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I think I heard something.
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No.
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An unfamiliar voice briefly interrupted our team's channel...
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Wenshu, let's evacuate the spectators now. Send them back to the city in batches.
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I understand, but most of the teams are waiting to start their race, and it's our first Riverside Games in years. Ending it early may spoil their fun.
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The voice you mentioned... Could it be our spectators cheering?
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When {PlayerName} asked me to team up with her, I heard something similar by the racing lane.
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I have requested the monitoring data records of all nearby waterways from the Academy for safety measures.
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I see. I thought the Gulpuffs were just frightened...
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There might be an underlying cause of this unusual behavior.
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The records will take some more time to download. Evacuate the people first.
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I trust your decision, but...
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What happened?
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A man somehow ended up riding a Gulpuff when it all happened, and he seemed to really enjoy it. Now, other people are eager to give it a try too...
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They all seem super excited... I guess it will take some time to evacuate them.
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Get that person to leave first, and the others should follow.
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Wenshu, I'm going with you.
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Anything I can help you with?
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Of course! Rover, you are respected by many. If you're willing to help us calm people down, it will making things easier for sure.
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No problem. Let's go.
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Thank you.
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Sir, please calm down and stop talking about riding Gulpuffs.
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But that was really fun!
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May I have your hand?
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What... What's wrong?
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Nothing major. I just need to confirm something.
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As I expected.
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Huh? When did I get hurt? I didn't feel it at all.
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The adrenaline from excitement may have dampened your sensitivity to pain.
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However, your nervous response betrays your condition. You right hand has been shaking involuntarily, likely because the wound has been left untreated.
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Fortunately, it's not caused by the Gulpuffs. Please take this to relieve the pain for now.
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Ouch... It's really starting to hurt now that you've mentioned it.
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Alright. Have you calmed down now?
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I'm sorry. I got a little carried away... Sorry again for the trouble I've caused.
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Let's go have someone see to your wound.
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{PlayerName}, fancy seeing you here.
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Jiyan and I are joining the relay race together.
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I don't want to spoil your fun, but I'm afraid we need to suspend the race for now.
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Can you fill us in on the data?
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I checked the monitoring data as you asked, and I found unusual fluctuations near the upper waters to the north.
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Why didn't the nearest Beacon pick up on this anomaly?
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The Resonance Beacon is functioning properly, but we still don't know why it didn't issue a warning this time. I will investigate this further at a later time.
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Is it related to the Gulpuffs' strange behaviors?
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Animals are often the first to detect signs of danger.
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Tacet Discords are similar to animals in this regard. They're very sensitive to any change in the frequencies in their surroundings. That's why those Gulpuffs went haywire.
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I suppose that's why you asked me to check the monitoring data for you, Jiyan?
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Yes.
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The timing of this change is concerning. Why did it happen precisely during the Riverside Games?
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Perhaps the Riverside Games' frequency resonated with something in the upper waters?
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Let's go check out the upper waters now.
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Yes. Let's go.
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The lack of perceivable warning signs typically suggests unknown risks. Jiyan, {PlayerName}, stay safe.
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{PlayerName}, what are you doing here? Have you found any event that you're interested in?
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Yes, but I've run into a bit of trouble.
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Trouble? If you're comfortable sharing, tell me about it. Maybe I can help.
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Actually, I do need your help.
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So... you want me to join the relay as your temporary teammate?
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Yes.
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...
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What's the matter?
(Jump:5)
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What, are you scared?
(Jump:6)
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No worries.
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(Jump:7)
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No.
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(Jump:7)
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The key to winning a relay race lies in mutual understanding, cooperation, and trust among team members.
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Most of the teams are formed according to the Midnight Rangers units they belong to. Therefore, they're familiar with their teammates and have good teamwork.
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I believe you can find a better candidate for your team. That candidate doesn't have to be me.
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But we'll be disqualified without another teammate.
(Jump:10)
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I really want to join the race with you.
(Jump:11)
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Disqualification for teams without enough participants... Yes, I remember that rule. I imagine your teammates would be greatly disappointed if that happened.
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(Jump:12)
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Joining you... I see. It might be fun.
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(Jump:12)
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But given we never trained together before, it may prove challenging to win.
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Doesn't matter, we're a last-minute temporary team anyway.
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A temporary team...
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You alright?
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I'm fine, thank you for asking... It's been a long time since I last heard that phrase.
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Indeed. No need to worry about the end result before the competition begins.
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The team would be thrilled to have you.
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Yes... I'll join you.
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Spectators are gathering along the lanes. The race should start soon.
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Let's go join our new teammates.
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...
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What's wrong?
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Nothing... Perhaps it's just my imagination.
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