Quest - Curious Scientist[]
1.Thesis Torn Apart[]
Would you like to hear about the Marble of Power? Oh... What brings you to this place? Curiosity? Allow me to introduce myself. I'm both a scientist and a geologist, and Pedro is my name. Alas, the academic community has blacklisted me, claiming that my papers were plagiarized. These accusations are utterly false. I am not the brazen liar everyone makes me out to be! There must be some way to prove my innocence... Now, where did I put that thesis...? No, this can't be! I only took my eyes off my papers for a split second. How could those beasts have run off with them so quickly? They must've mistaken my papers for food!
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Please, help me retrieve my thesis from those Wild Horses! If you don't hurry, there'll be nothing left for you to find! HINT: You can find the Wild Horses if you travel northwest of Lisbon.
Mission: Torn Essay x25
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Thank you! Let's hope that my papers are still intact.
Reward:
- Experience: 30,000
- Gold: 20,000
2.Mysterious stuff[]
... Pity that the thesis is now little more than a rag. Still, I appreciate all your efforts even though my paper couldn't be salvaged. I better explain my findings to you myself as the papers are completely illegible... A long time ago... During my days as a scholar, I was examining a mechanical doll when I came across a mysterious blue marble in its chest. This blue marble captivated my senses as I reached out to remove it. But my mere touch instantaneously reduced it to dust, causing the doll's arms and legs to briefly spasm. The marble is surely what powered the doll. ~ As a traveler, you certainly must have come across mysterious objects during your travels. It would be very helpful if you could bring me some Energy of Atmosphere. I won't even ask you where you got it.
Mission: Energy of Atmosphere x2
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Thank you for returning so quickly. I can sense some sort of energy from the powder you've retrieved.
Reward:
- Experience: 20,000
- Gold: 15,000
3.Curious Scientist[]
The usefulness of the powder is unquestionable, but truly, it's the Power Bead that I desire. Ah, that blue glow... There are no words to describe its beauty. That marble may be a source of unimaginable power... I better start my investigation immediately. It'll be the only way to cure my insatiable curiosity. ~ Deep within the Sunken Machine Shrine lurk machines called Crystal Safeguards. I have an inkling that their power is derived from the Power Bead that I'm looking for. Can you destroy a few of them to confirm this?
Mission: Kill Crystal Safeguard x20
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Eureka! I was right! The marbles inside their bodies really were powering their movements! The small marble fragments on your clothes are proof of this.
Reward:
- Experience: 30,000
- Gold: 15,000
4.Mysterious Powder[]
Remember the energy you gave me earlier? While you were away, I analyzed it further. Surprisingly, I discovered that mixing the energy with fragments of a Power Bead actually amplifies the volume of one's voice. Imagine that! Amazing, isn't it? ~ Try this Mysterious Powder right now. For a short while, you'll feel the surge of power that I did.
Mission: Use Mysterious Powder x1
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Excellent, your voice is as deafening as thunder! This is a marvelous discovery!
Reward:
- Experience: 20,000
- Gold: 10,000
- Item: Mysterious Powder x1
5.For Attentive Craftsmanship[]
Dealing with machines is no easy task. This is something I know quite well. One day, I accidentally destroyed a [Power Bead]. Ever since then, I've been accused of fabricating my papers. By the way, you must exercise extreme caution while around the central control room. The dreaded Machine Goddess resides in that place. Without the proper preparations, you'll fail as I did. ~ It seems that you're a bit unfamiliar with machinery. Before you attempt to eliminate the machines, please gather the location information on the Ghost Warriors that haunt the Purple Machine Shrine. This won't be an easy task. HINT: You can find the Ghost Warriors at the Purple Machine Shrine.
Mission: Acquire Location Info on Ghost Warrior
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Incredible!! Only an individual as knowledgeable as you would have been able to carry out this difficult and intricate task. Thank you for going through all this trouble.
Reward:
- Experience: 20,000
- Gold: 10,000
6.Mithril Box[]
Clearly one as cautious as you would never make the same mistake twice. The night before I submitted my papers, I finally figured out a way to gather the scattered pieces of the Power Bead. Mithril is a kind of metal with the mysterious property to store fragments of the Power Bead without damaging them. This will be proven true if my calculations are correct. ~ I built a Mithril Box in anticipation of this day, concealing it in a secret location unbeknownst to all. This note will tell you where to find it.
Mission: Mithril Box x1
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Ah, you successfully located it. Now I can rest assured that you'll be able to carry out every task I ask of you.
Reward:
- Experience: 20,000
- Gold: 15,000
- Item: Pedro's Note x1
7.Power Bead Fragments[]
There is no storage container more reliable than the Mithril Box. It's easily one of my best inventions. Lighter than any other metal in the world, it's unbreakable and imbued with a barrier with repels evil energy. You won't find a better storage device. ~ The Power Bead Fragments must be gathered. You will find them if you defeat the machine beasts and the psychic beasts. When you are done, return to me.
Mission: Power Bead Fragment x35
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I can scarcely believe what I'm seeing right now... These must be the same fragments I once saw long ago. Well done!
Reward:
- Experience: 40,000
- Gold: 30,000
8.Shameless Favor[]
I hate to ask you for another favor, but have you ever had steak in your life? It's made of finely minced beef. One of my fondest memories is sharing a meal of steak with my closest friends. ~ It's important to nourish yourself before going into battle. I haven't had steak in ages. You can cook it yourself or buy it from the Market. Would you be able to help me?
Mission: Steak x30
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Yes, this is it. You've brought back some joyful memories for me.
Reward:
- Experience: 20,000
- Gold: 10,000
9.Crafting the Power Bead[]
Our preparations are almost complete. What's left for us to do is to reassemble the fragments of the Power Bead. ~ From my analysis, it appears that salt will cause extensive damage to the fragments. Perhaps the salt can be used to assemble the fragments in some way. Would you like to give it a shot? (Hint: My Info > Skills > Quest Crafting)
Mission: Craft Power Bead x5
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This blinding light! This is the same Power Bead that I saw so long ago! Nothing less!
Reward:
- Experience: 20,000
- Gold: 25,000
10.Goods News to My Friends[]
Finally... my colleagues will realize that their accusations against me were unfounded. Please, deliver the news quickly to them. I would assume that a seasoned traveler such as yourself has already been to the distant land of Asia. If that is the case, you should know its geographical features inside and out. ~ Would you go to Kyoto in Northeast Asia and tell my friends the good news? The Mysterious Powder has amplified your voice so everyone will hear you. Please hurry.
Mission: Go to Kyoto
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Thank you for traveling all that way. Sooner or later, good news will come my way.
Reward:
- Experience: 20,000
- Gold: 25,000
11.Last Favor[]
Now all I can do is wait for the wagon that will take me home... Wait... There is still one last thing that must be taken care of before you go. ~ Please grant this old man one last favor. The Machine Goddess that scorched my legs and feet must be eliminated. You will have my everlasting gratitude if you accomplish this task.
Mission: Kill Machine Goddess x1
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Thank you for annihilating that abomination. Dear traveler, I must apologize for all the burdensome favors I piled upon you. With my name now cleared, I can resume my studies and inventions. I'll never forget your kindness. Please accept this small, humble gift as my appreciation for all your assistance. It may prove to be useful one day... Try to examine this Strange Rock Shard yourself. May success follow you wherever you go.
Reward:
- Experience: 50,000
- Gold: 30,000
- Item: Strange Rock Shard x1