Compiling the Clues is a quest in Layla's Hangout Event: Act I - Ever Silent Stars.
Steps[]
- Go over the clues with Layla
- The truth behind "it"
Dialogue[]
Further Investigation[]
Quest DescriptionYou should be able to make progress with the information you have gathered so far...
- (Go over the clues with Layla)
- Layla: Okay, everyone's given us a lot of useful information. Let's go through it and try to organize everything.
- Layla: Some things we heard were pretty straightforward, but others were just ridiculous...
We should be able to figure out more about its identity and whereabouts.- Layla: Yeah, let me think and see what I can make of it.
- Layla: (Okay, calm down Layla. I know the info's all over the place, but you can definitely do it.)
- Layla: (First, let's try to figure out the Seelie's identity based on the clues we currently have.)
- Layla: (Then, we'll analyze where it's been sighted and its motives... Finally, we'll piece everything together...)
- Layla: (From there, we should be able to predict its movement. Alright, let's give it a try.)
- (Layla enters )
- (Interpret - Book Checkout Logs)
- Layla: (Book circulation is strictly regulated and there is a log of anyone who checks out a book.)
- (Interpret - Shadow That Infiltrated the House of Daena)
- Layla: (It once infiltrated the House of Daena while it was closed.)
- (Interpret - The Wisdom Seelie's Superpower)
- Layla: (Hmm, I think I heard somewhere that it has a lot of ridiculous abilities...)
- (Interpret - Sighting Location)
- Layla: (It's been to the Chatrakam Cave, the Avidya Forest, and the waterfall south of Sumeru City.)
- (Interpret - The Wisdom Seelie's True Identity)
- Layla: (The stamp... Hmm, which probably means they're a Rtawahist student...)
- (Submit the wrong conclusion)
- Layla: (I may be able to come up with a more concrete lead if I keep thinking...)
- (Submit the wrong association)
- Layla: (Hmm, no, there doesn't seem to be any notable connection between these two pieces of information.)
- (Quit and use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Layla, optional)
- Layla: (Hmm... I think it's slowly starting to come together now...)
- (Submitting the correct association - The Wisdom Seelie's True Identity to Sighting Location)
- (Submit - The Wisdom Seelie's Behavioral Logic)
- Layla: Okay, I think I've got it now...
- So, what've you come up with?
- Layla: First, based on the information Katayoun provided, we can assume that the Seelie is a student from the Rtawahist Darshan.
- Layla: The possibility of it being someone outside the Darshan can be ruled out because it'd be impossible to gain access to those two books without going through the librarian.
- Layla: Next, leaving its crazy abilities aside, all the sightings took place in locations that are officially recommended for astrology observation by the Akademiya.
- Layla: In other words, it's probably just conducting research, and the nature of its research is very similar to mine.
- Layla: The question that I submitted was no simple query, but it was able to give me a reply in just a day. This implies that it's familiar with a similar field of knowledge.
- Layla: So, based on this reasoning, all we have to do is wait for it at the next astrological observation site.
Your reasoning is solid.- Look at you, finishing your thesis should be no problem at all.
- Layla: Ah, uh... It's nothing, really. There are actually some other factors that I've been speculating about...
- Layla: But that's not important right now, let's get going. Even though we have a lead, it's still hard to say whether we'll be able to make any discoveries.
- Layla: I'll tell you what I mean by that if the Seelie doesn't show up...
- (Continue to The Truth Behind "It")
The Truth Behind "It"[]
- (If the watchtower is still locked)
- Layla: We should be able to see more from up above, but how do we get up there?
- Layla: Let's try using the Elemental Monuments in the area.
- (Upon Arriving to the watchtower, night has already fallen.)
- Layla: The weather today is perfect for observation. Let's see if it shows up.
- Layla: Honestly, spending an entire night waiting for something that we're not sure is gonna happen might not be the best use of our time...
- Layla: But we don't really have any choice. This is all we've got.
- Layla: Get some sleep if you're tired. I'll be up, it's not like I can sleep anyways.
- I'll stay up with you.
- I'm afraid you'll get bored.
- Layla: Thanks. Hmm... Oh, how about I share some basics about astrology with you? If you're interested, that is.
- (The time passes as the two of you chat and before long, it's past sunrise.)
- Layla: Sure enough, it didn't show up.
- Layla: We hardly saw any animals, let alone people.
- Layla: No matter how conclusive the evidence is or how perfect our reasoning may be, nothing will happen as long as I'm awake.
- Are you referring to the... "Wisdom Seelie" or the "blessing from the stars"?
- Layla: They're probably one and the same.
- Layla: It's like I told you — I have a severe sleeping disorder... and there have been a lot of rumors about me sleepwalking.
- Layla: I tried to understand what I had been doing when I'm unconscious, but I've never been able to get any definitive evidence.
- Layla: Something is actively attempting to cover up all the clues without my knowing.
- Layla: Maybe that "something" is me... or maybe it isn't... I can't be sure...
- Layla: For all I know, I could even BE the Seelie. But... what if I am?
- Layla: Would "the Seelie" be willing to help me this time? What is it actually thinking? I really have no idea...
- What if I could help you?
- Layla: Huh? You want to help me?
- Layla: Of course, it would be nice to know what's really going on...
- Layla: But that's impossible. It's always avoiding me and keeping me in the dark... And that won't change, even if you're around.
- (TravelerTraveler): (Seeing how badly she wants to know, maybe we should find a way to ask the "other Layla" about it...)
- Layla: Huh? What's wrong?
- Oh, nothing. Maybe there really isn't anything we can do.
- Seems like we've come up empty-handed again this time.
- Layla: Yeah...
- (Stress Value +1)
- Layla: *sigh* And to think I could've been working on my thesis this whole time... Ahh, my stomach is churning just thinking about it...
- You're really not going to finish on time now.
- There's nothing else I can do. I'm sorry.
- Layla: Please stop... the more you talk about it, the more silly I feel...
- (Stress Value +1)
- Layla: Oh, c'mon Layla, what are you doing? Everyone's gonna start thinking you're crazy now...
- Layla: Ahh... oh no. I'm losing it... So dizzy... ugh...
- (I'm sorry to have to make you feel so uncomfortable.)
- (Stress Value +1)
- Layla: Hmm... oh, I'm sorry, I got distracted there. Where were we?
- (It seems like she's completely recovered. Huh, does that mean...)
- Layla: Oh, what's wrong? You look like you've got something on your mind.
- Are you... the other Layla?
- Layla: Hmm? What are you talking about? What do you mean the "other" Layla...? I am Layla.
- But you somehow seem a little different.
- Then why don't you repeat the conversation we just had?
- Layla: *sigh*
- Layla: Fine. It appears that you were waiting for me to show up. I suppose there's no use in me pretending.
- Layla: I promise I don't mean any harm, and I'll answer all your questions. But before that, would you mind telling me who you are first?
- I'm a friend of Layla's. I'm trying to help her finish her thesis.
- Layla: Let me think... Okay, I got it. You two found this place by following the hints that I left behind. You were planning to wait for me... Or, I should say, you were waiting for the Seelie to show up.
- Layla: Was this your idea or hers?
- Mostly hers.
- Layla: I see. Yes, she's always had great analytical skills. It'd be nice if she was more confident, though.
- Layla: Alright, that's all the questions I have. Your turn, please ask away.
- Did you infiltrate the House of Daena? And what about those rumors of special powers?
- Layla: Infiltrating the House of Daena was a total accident. She'd forgotten an important book, and the House of Daena happened to be closed at the time. There were only days before the paper was due.
- Layla: I had no choice but to scale the walls with some simple climbing ropes and sneak in from above while the Corps of Thirty wasn't paying attention.
- Layla: I had no idea there was still a student inside. I had no choice but to put him to sleep.
- Layla: Any clear evidence of my existence would only hinder my ability to conceal my identity. It would also expose me to Layla as well.
- Layla: As for the special powers... Well, they're just things I did during the process of trying to finish the thesis. It's like I said — I don't have much time, so I need to be as efficient as possible.
- What's with the Seelie pranking people?
- Layla: I can instantly tell which students are asking serious questions and which are just trying to take advantage of me to slack off.
- Layla: My time to move freely is quite limited, so it's only natural that I would punish the people attempting to waste my time.
- Layla: My intention is to help people. I'm not here to cause any harm.
- You're the Seelie, aren't you?
- Layla: That's right... Though I didn't intend for it to turn out this way, really. I just wanted to help out a few other classmates who were having a hard time while I was helping Layla finish her thesis.
- Layla: You see, Layla doesn't have many friends at the Akademiya. If the others noticed her helping them out, I thought maybe I'd help her become more sociable.
- Layla: Unfortunately, that didn't really work out. Instead, legends of "the Seelie" started going around. Hehe, but that's alright.
- (After all question is depeleted)
- Layla: Well then, does that answer all your questions?
- Actually, I have one last question.
- Why don't you want her to know you exist?
- Layla: Ah, you see... her emotions are incredibly unstable. She's constantly doubting herself.
- Layla: If she knew that there's another Layla who is capable of doing everything, she may think even less of herself.
- Layla: She could think, "Maybe I should just leave it all to her. I'm always relying on her anyway. Why not let her live my life for me...?"
- Layla: She might start thinking about giving up completely, and that's the exact opposite of what I'm trying to do for her.
- Layla: After all, she and I are one and the same. We're two sides of the same coin.
- Layla: No one knows her greatest strength more than I do — it's her resilience. If she's able to persevere in everything she does, then one day, she won't need my help anymore.
- Layla: I trust that she's capable of doing that, and it's something that she should do on her own.
- I see.
- Layla: She actually discovered the key data she needs for her thesis a long time ago. She just didn't organize it well enough. I'll complete her thesis for her, just as I have in the past.
- Layla: Please don't share any of this with her. I would like to keep this a secret, for both of our sakes.
- I understand.
- Layla: Thank you for doing this for me... no, for us.
- Layla: She seems to be waking up now. Well, this is goodbye. If we never meet again, then... I guess I did something right, hehe.
- (Stress Value −1)
- Layla: Ugh... Mmm...
- Layla: Huh? Did I... did I faint? Or did I fall asleep?
- You're fine. You just had a little nap.
- Layla: Oh, I see. Was I sleepwalking? I was, wasn't I?
- Nope.
- Nah, not really.
- I don't think so.
- Layla: Really?
- Layla: I don't believe you... You're hiding something from me, it's written all over your face.
- I'm not, really.
- Layla: You said you were gonna help me, didn't you? Why are you holding out on me now?
- Layla: Please, tell me! You promised you'd help.
- (Proceed to Ending: The Which Remains Unspoken)
Ending: The Which Remains Unspoken[]
| That Which Remains Unspoken | |
|---|---|
| Aether | Lumine |
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| To keep a promise made to "her" means the breaking of a promise made to her. This is a tricky situation indeed. | |
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Compiling the Clues | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 整理线索 Zhěnglǐ Xiànsuǒ | Organizing the Clues |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 整理線索 Zhěnglǐ Xiànsuǒ | |
| Japanese | 手がかりの整理 Tegakari no Seiri | Organizing the Clues |
| Korean | 단서 정리 Danseo Jeongni | Clue Organization |
| Spanish | Organiza las pistas | Organize the Clues |
| French | Organisation d'indices | Organization of Clues |
| Russian | Систематизация улик Sistematizatsiya ulik | Systematization of Evidence |
| Thai | จัดระเบียบเบาะแส | |
| Vietnamese | Sắp Xếp Manh Mối | |
| German | Analyse der Hinweise | Analysis of the Clues |
| Indonesian | Mengurutkan Petunjuk | Sorting the Clues |
| Portuguese | Organize as pistas | |
| Turkish | İpuçlarının Toplanması | |
| Italian | Analisi degli indizi |
Change History[]
Released in Version 3.6