

Welcome, Hunters!Start your investigation here.If at any point you feel stuck or unsure on how to proceed, please visit the Hunter Mission Center, located in the courtyard, for assistance.
Welcome to Abyssal Chaos: The Vanished Guest.
Please create an account and login in order to to track your investigation progress.Need Help?
Visit the Hunter Mission Center in the courtyard for assistance.
Special note - If you reached this page by scanning a QR code, you will need to re-scan the QR code after creating and account and logging in to "obtain" the clue in your inventory.
Hunter's Guide
HOW TO PLAY
Start by creating an account and logging in.Abyssal Chaos is a text-based "choose your own adventure" story with the ultimate goal of collecting enough clues and evidence to solve the mystery of the Vanished Guest.
Make choices, complete NPC quests, and investigate specific areas around the event.If you run into a QR code, try scanning it! These may lead to clues that pertain to the mystery.There's no single "correct choice" in the adventure, and there are multiple paths to reach the ending. If you encounter a special quest that requires a group, you may team up with other hunters to overcome the challenge.
You may be able to usolve the mystery by completing only some story choices, or by completing all of them. Every person's path will be different!The first 10 hunters to succesfully solve the case each session will win a special prize.
PLAYING AS A GROUP
Use a single person's phone. If desired, have one person as the designated "note taker" to write down or take a pic of all the clues you gather.Make story choices as a group (or take turns)!Only one person in the group needs to complete the specified action(s) when there are special instructions, unless otherwise specified.Discuss the clues and challenges together, and agree on a decision before proceeding. For quests that require a group, every team member can utilize their EVOL power.We recommend no more than 4 people per group.
IMPORTANT TIPS
Hunter Mission Center
★ If you get stuck or need help, visit the Hunter Mission Center, located in the courtyard.
★ Make sure to periodically check your Mission Inbox - you may discover something new!
★ Your ID Card (Event Badge) reveals your special EVOL power. Use this to help other Hunters when the situation calls for it!
Participating NPCs
★ Only staff wearing event badges with "STAFF", "VOLUNTEER", "CAST", or "NPC" are part of Abyssal Chaos.
★ Please do not involve vendors or other venue staff.
Thames, the cosplayer guest, is NOT part of Abyssal Chaos - DO NOT ASK HIM FOR CLUES.
Tracking Your Clues
★ Depending on your phone and browser, it may not be compatible with the Clues tracking function. If you encounter issues with the Clues page, try using screenshots instead.
★ Text that is followed by an asterisk are clues that pertain to the mystery. Take a screenshot or jot it down in a journal to keep track!
★ Otherwise, leverage the Clues page to review your investigation progress.
Completing the Mission
★ If you think you've figured the missing guest,
DO NOT APPROACH THEM.
KEEP IT SECRET! Don't spoil the fun for others.
★ When you're ready to solve the mystery, access the Mission Home page and select the 'Meet the Broker' option to report your findings.
★ To verify that you've sucessfully solved the case, you'll be asked a series of questions. Incorrect answers will result in a timed lockout.
PRIZE REDEMPTION
If you answer correctly, you'll be directed back to the Hunter Mission Center to redeem your prize. Good luck!
Special note - prizes are limited per session.
If you play as a group, there is a chance that not all members may receive the same prize.
UNDERSTANDING THE SITE NAVIGATION
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Mission Home
The Hunter Mission Center has linked up with your Hunter's watch via this special communication interface!
MISSION BRIEF
A week ago, the Annual Linkon City Charity Gala's Special Guest vanished during dress rehearsal. The Gala Director has requested an investigation, and you've been dispatched as part of the mission team!
The Hunter Mission Center has received intel that EVER has been strangely active near the venue recently. It seems like they're participating in some kind of underground auction hosted by major N109 players...
Look into reports of Metaflux Anomalies occurring nearby and search for clues surrounding the Special Guest's disappearance.
SOLVING THE MYSTERY
When you're ready to solve the case, proceed with meeting the Broker!
Special note - Incorrect intel may result in brief lock-out periods. If this happens, secure more evidence before trying again!
Inbox
Check here periodically for messages from the Hunter Mission Center
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Transcription
1. The Gala's special guest is missing, but strangely, no one can fully recall the guest's name or appearance. The staff all remember something different about them.
2. Your Partner for the Gala is eager to help... or are they? You may need to ask them multiple times. After the mission's completed, they're sure to want more of your attention.
3. The Black Market special item auction seems to be the reason the Guest went missing. Other items being auctioned, such as artwork, may hold additional clues.
4. You learn that a secret trade is being negotiated between a rogue Broker and EVER. You must intercept the transaction by posing as the Buyer from EVER!
5. To successfully convince the Broker, you must prepare the following:
★ Discover the designated meeting location
★ Discover the signal to initiate the trade
★ Retrieve the code to the safe-box
★ Answer questions about the item only the Buyer would know, including the identity of the missing guest
Internal Note - at 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm, reset the #inbox image with the starting image showing only 1 message. Also, reset the transcription to only have global clue #1.
1. The Gala's special guest is missing, but strangely, no one can fully recall the guest's name or appearance. The staff all remember something different about them.
Internal Note - at 4:05pm, 6:05pm, and 8:05pm, update the #inbox image to show 2 messages. Also, update the transcription to include global clue #2.
2. Your Partner for the Gala is eager to help... or are they? You may need to ask them multiple times. After the mission's completed, they're sure to want more of your attention.
Internal Note - at 4:10pm, 6:10pm, and 8:10pm, update the #inbox image to show 3 messages. Also, update the transcription to include global clue #3.
3. The Black Market special item auction seems to be the reason the Guest went missing. Other items being auctioned, such as artwork, may hold additional clues.
Internal Note - at 4:15pm, 6:15pm, and 8:15pm, update the #inbox image to show 4 messages. Also, update the transcription to include global clue #4.
4. You learn that a secret trade is being negotiated between a rogue Broker and EVER. You must intercept the transaction by posing as the Buyer from EVER!
Internal Note - at 4:20pm, 6:20pm, and 8:20pm, update the #inbox image to show 5 messages. Also, update the transcription to include global clue #5.
5. To successfully convince the Broker, you must prepare the following:
★ Discover the designated meeting location
★ Discover the signal to initiate the trade
★ Retrieve the code to the safe-box
★ Answer questions about the item only the Buyer would know, including the identity of the missing guest
What will you do?
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Discovered Clues
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Tasks at Hand
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Key Item
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Primary Objectives
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Who do you ask for help?
You decide to do a bit of solo investigation work.
You look around thinking over what to do next.
In order for Headquarters to provide you more leads, you first need to gather some intel for them. (Corporate is the worst!)
Gather Intel (Take a quiz!)
You look for Zayne.(If a Staff Cosplayer is available, approach them and say "Dr. Zayne, have you encountered anything strange lately?")(If a Staff Cosplayer is currently busy or not available, look for any of the mini Zayne cutouts found in the ballroom or N109 zone for a hint.)
Special note - both actions will lead to similar findings.
You look for Xavier.(If a Staff Cosplayer is available, approach them and say "Xavier... can you help me with this mission? I'll treat you to hotpot later!")(If a Staff Cosplayer is currently busy or not available, look for any of the mini Xavier cutouts found in the ballroom or N109 zone for a hint.)
Special note - both actions will lead to similar findings.
You look for Rafayel.(If a Staff Cosplayer is available, approach them and say "Rafayel! I need a favor pleeeeeeease!")(If a Staff Cosplayer is currently busy or not available, look for any of the mini Rafayel cutouts found in the ballroom or N109 zone for a hint.)
Special note - both actions will lead to similar findings.
You look for Sylus.(If a Staff Cosplayer is available, approach them and say "Sylus, you know why I'm here, right?")(If a Staff Cosplayer is currently busy or not available, look for any of the mini Sylus cutouts found in the ballroom or N109 zone for a hint.)
Special note - both actions will lead to similar findings.
You look for Caleb.(If a Staff Cosplayer is available, approach them and say "Caleb, this is urgent!")(If a Staff Cosplayer is currently busy or not available, look for any of the mini Caleb cutouts found in the ballroom or N109 zone for a hint.)
Special note - both actions will lead to similar findings.
You call out to Zayne, asking if he's seen anything unusual.
"Is this about your mission?" He asks."One of your colleagues was asking about you earlier. Seems they want you to go find them. They're wearing an emblem of the Hunter's Association Logo, and it seemed to be regarding an urgent matter".
Special note - find your coworker! The NPC will be roaming around the event grounds, wearing a headband with a red arrow pointing downwards.
You reach out to Zayne, asking if he's noticed anything.
Zayne chuckles. "If I remembered correctly, a certain someone called me a 'workaholic' not too long ago. Why not get a drink first? I heard they're very good here."Ugh! You decide you'll check in later. He can't stay away from work for too long.
You find Zayne and tug at his sleeve. "Dr. Zayne, have you encountered anything strange lately?"
He ponders for a moment. "Funny you say that. There's a report I published recently that may be helpful to you. Here - Let me know what you think."
Zayne had written up a full 20 page report, but one excerpt in particular catches your eye...
Recently, there's been a sharp increase in patients suffering from acute memory loss, patients who appear to be everyday citizens. However, there's been very few reports of missing persons. It's as if they never existed, for their family and friends never came to visit, even after the patients were identified via notable physical traits.*Some patients were found lost, wandering the streets. Patients are of all ages, genders, and races. The only commonality is that most were discovered near the venue where the Linkon Charity Gala is being held.In roughly 10% of the cases, patients who regained memories acted like a completely different person compared to before*, according to existing records of their previous behavior.
You approach Xavier for help, asking if he's noticed anything out of the ordinary.Xavier nods."While investigating Metaflux traces, I found Heartbreaker nearby. It must've been attracted here because of all the couples. We should take care of it before it causes any trouble. Go on ahead - I'll catch up."It seems like you'll have to teach Heartbreaker a lesson.
Head on over to the Potential Challenge activity in the N109 Zone to defeat Heartbreaker at its game!
"Xavier!" You call out. He doesn't respond."Zzz..."?! Is... is he dozing off at a GALA? This man... you'll just have to try again later.
You find Xavier and cutely press your pointer finger tips together before asking:"Xavier... can you help me with this mission? I'll treat you to hotpot later!"
He smiles sweetly, and you understand he'll be taking you up on your offer.
"Of course. I know which mission you're on. Earlier, I caught a suspicious person up on the rooftop and found this note on him. Maybe this will help you."
Xavier had discovered and defeated a suspicious guard. After searching the guard's body, he discovered this scrawled note in the guard's pocket."Head to next trade location for backup. Rendezvous point: the tree near the center of the courtyard"*
You find Rafayel coming back from speaking with a disconcerted Thomas. Curiosity gets the better of you. "Is everything okay?"He shrugs casually. "Thomas is all upset because someone seems to have messed with the Artwork*. Aaaat least they only defaced the back of it!"
Investigate the Gallery Artwork located around the venue to see if you can find any special clues!
You try to ask Rafayel for a favor, but he immediately starts pouting."Hmph! I went to all this trouble to show my face at this event with you, and you're ditching me already for a mission?!"Boooooo. You'll let him cool off for now. He's lucky he's cute.
You find Rafayel and poke his side... over and over again.
"Rafayel! I need a favor pleeeease!""Yeah, yeah - what is it?" He grabs your finger to stop you from turning him into sashimi, and you fill him in on the situation. His face turns thoughtful."Actually, I've been meaning to look into this as well. If I team up with the #1 cutie, we'll be unstoppable!"
Something's been bothering Rafayel about the whole situation."I have a feeling I should know who the missing guest is, but something's affecting my memory - it's like trying to catch a fish swimming just out of reach. Let's check the dressing room and see if anything will jog my memory."Rafayel navigates you to the normally off-limits backstage area with ease. In the missing guest's Dressing Room, you find a hairbrush with long black strands of hair*, a string of pearls, and some makeup, but no evidence to suggest where the missing guest may have gone.
You find Sylus and ask if he has any leads.He cocks his head slightly, observing you. "Hmm. The twins could probably help you. You'll need to make it worth their while, though."He nods in the direction of the courtyard, presumably where Luke and Kieran are located.
Find Luke and Kieran and convince them to help you out!
You ask Sylus for help and all he gives you is a smirk."But it's much more entertaining to watch you flounder, sweetie."You pout but don't push. You'll show him! There won't be any floundering from your end!!!
You catch Sylus... or do you? It almost feels like he was waiting to be caught. "Sylus, you already know why I'm here, right?""Isn't it because of the auction?" He responds nonchalantly.
"Why else would I have invited you here?"He notices you fidgeting impatiently and smirks."Mephisto's found something interesting. Do you want to see?"
Through Mephisto's POV, you see him following a hooded man escorted by several armed guards, clutching a black safe box in his hands.Mephisto likes shiny and expensive things, so doubtlessly there's something incredibly valuable in that box.Landing on a nearby tree, Mephisto caws, eyes glinting. A moment later, you receive a message from Mephie sent to your phone.1314*With a gentle finger, Sylus teasingly taps the numbers on your forehead."Seems like he's trying to tell you something, kitten."
You approach Caleb with urgency, but as usual, he's being a tad overprotective."Are you working, still?" He asks, shaking his head."I won't get in your way, but the Fleet is conducting a sweep near the Gardens*. Whatever you do, stay away from there. It's not safe."...guess that's your next stop! Thanks Caleb!
Investigate the Gardens to see what you can find!(This is the flowerbed just outside Twinkle Toys.)
You come up to Caleb and before you can even say anything, you see his brows knot into a slight frown. He knows you're here on business."It's not often I can take time off work. Forget about your mission for now and spend some time with me."Sorry Caleb... you apologize but promise you'll join him once you finish up.
You find Caleb and immediately blurt out, "Caleb, this is urgent!" You must've sounded more panicked than you realized, because he immediately begins reassuring you."Whoa there, pipsqueak. Calm down. I'm here. This is about your work, right?You nod."I have a private drone programmed to do some reconnaissance - I'll send it to assist you."
Caleb sends out a drone to help you with reconnaissance. It picks up scattered conversations around the venue. Though most of it is useless chatter, one of conversation stands out:"The last experiment was a success, but it alerted the UNICORNS. We'll need to be extra careful. The core was so powerful it wiped out most people's memories of the target, so they don't even realize the missing person is just hiding in plain sight, blissfully unaware of their own true identity."*
Your interrogation is successful!You learn from the suspect that EVER is trying to negotiate a backroom deal for the Aether Core, and a Broker gone rogue is planning to sell it to them before it even reaches the black market auction.The core affects memories* in multiple ways. Most commonly, memories are erased, either fully or partially, but it even seems like memories can be swapped with another person.*Your new mission is to intercept the deal and obtain the Aether Core* before it falls into the wrong hands.Make sure to sync up with headquarters from time to time, your colleagues may reveal more information.
You successfully vanquish Heartbreaker!As the protofield dissipates, you discover a hastily scribbled note that doesn't look like one of Heartbreaker's usual love letters.
Part of the note is heavily smudged, but you do your best to make it out:---last....test case
..xfd[]g establish irr3futable proof...on ...notable figure..#$..complete l-ss of mem0ry... Keep...toy $t0re under observation.*A corner of the note is torn off, but you can vaguely make out the starting letters E and V.
The back of one of the paintings has a crude map drawn on it.

You find an encrypted message. It seems you must decode it."teh sgnial si an tedivtren V gnis twhi 2 egrsifn*.
A note is discreetly tucked into one of the back corners of a painting.It reads: "More than one targeted affected in last experiment.* Ensure both are tracked covertly."
You've succeeded in entertaining the twins and realize even the way they laugh is identical. Wheezing, they tell you a few things about brokering deals in the underground:If you're looking to obtain items you can't get in Linkon City, N109 Brokers can typically be summoned with a special hand signal to initiate a trade. When the trade is for some kind of weapon, they'll also demonstrate its power publicly beforehand.One of the most recent trades was done near the Gardens.*When you press further, Luke and Kieran are unrelenting. "Wouldn't be fun to give you everything! Good luck, Boss Lady! Try asking the Boss himself though. He's always got a soft spot for you."
Investigate the Gardens to see what you can find!(This is the flowerbed just outside Twinkle Toys.)
Nestled among the flowers are remnants of a wanderer battle, including fragmented shards of a Protocore, and a damaged DAA bot. Based on the looks of the fight, it happened roughly one week ago."Bzzzttt.... BEEP...."
".....BZTTTT.......BEEEP... SURVEILLANCE...TARGET...LOST......SEARCHING FOR MATCHES....GENDER: FEMALE, EYES: GRAY...BZZTT*The bot sputters out only half of its message before shutting off.
The most recent surveillance footage shows a hooded figure in black, and a man wearing a white lab coat, standing in the Garden.The man in the coat makes an inverted V sign with two fingers*. This causes the hooded figure to approach.The hooded figure then verifies something held in the lab coat man's hand, and the two appear to exchange something when wanderers suddenly appear. In the fight that ensues, the bot is hit by an energy projectile, causing the screen to turn black and ending the recording abruptly.
Try asking Gala Staffers if they know anything... after all, it's their Special Guest! They can't be that clueless, can they?
Participating Staff will have Badges that say either STAFF or VOLUNTEER.
Please do not question non-participating Guests!
This investigation may be conducted with multiple Staff members.
Go around and ask staff members wearing STAFF or VOLUNTEER badges if they know anything about the missing guest.
Your Hunter's Watch receives some new intel from HQ. They've noticed increased sentry activity near Twinkle Toys* and want you to investigate.

You're given the Connoisseur's Menu (tasting menu) and the house special coffee. The bartender waits expectantly for your order.Which menu item do you choose?
Optional Paid Mission
Amidst the boisterous noise of the marketplace with merchants bickering and customers haggling, a particular ware at one of the stalls catches your eye.
(Make a purchase from any Artist or Vendor and scan the QR code provided for a clue).
Mashed potatoes, eggs, fresh shrimp, chickpeas, and yogurt are crushed together and piled in a giant heap on your plate.When you stick your spoon in for a bite, the utensil clinks against something metallic.When you pull it out, it's an info core that transmits a temporary stream of data into your Hunter's Watch."Proxy buyers for deals and transactions in Charon are conducted by meeting at a designated place and time. The proxy must a special hand signal representing their organization to signify the start of the trade. To prevent the Proxy from stealing the item, it's locked in a Safe Box with an access code* that only the Buyer knows.
KNOWN SIGNALS: *
DEEPSPACE RESEARCH ACADEMY: Make a fist with left hand
FARSPACE FLEET: three finger salute
EVER: make an inverted V sign with the pointer and middle fingers
UNICORNS: cross the middle finger over the pointer finger
ZONE WEAPONS: palms down with thumb tucked
The Coward's ShellA plate of fresh oysters with lemon juice and ground pepper is placed in front of you. Delivered alongside the plate is a rolled up newspaper.At first glance, it seems to be an eclectic collection of random headliners, but with the nature of Elysium, you know that each tidbit is information related to your mission."Twinkle Toys Announces Collaboration with Linkon Charity Gala"*"Special Guest to Perform Live at Linkon Charity Gala."*"Amnesiac Patients Increasing at Akso Hospital: Complete Memory Loss, Erratic Behavior Cited"*"Gala's Special Performer Missing: Event Staff Questioned for Details"*
The merchant winks at you as they hand over your purchase."Here's a bonus for being such a good customer," they grin.They discreetly slip a piece of paper into your pocket. When you unfurl it, it's a collection of the latest news headlines:"Famous singer missing! Special Performance for the Gala at Risk""Gala Staff Under Fire! Investigators question event staff as the last witnesses of the guest before the disappearance""Guests excited for first ever giveaway of Gallery Paintings displayed at Linkon Charity Gala"
The merchants nods in satisfaction at your spending."I heard you were looking for a missing person? My sources tell me they are short in height and have gray eyes.* Hopefully this points you in the right direction."
When you leave the alley, you find traces that Heartbreaker has been around. There are torn up love letters everywhere. However, scattered among the letters is a note that catches your eye.
Formula for generating Safe Box key:YDTDYesterday's Date followed by Today's Date
The merchant looks nervous as they hand you your items, their arms trembling slightly. Then, they suddenly lean in close and whisper:"Watch yerself out there. Something strange's been happening around that fortune teller. Weird vibes and all that. Don't get too close to 'em, y'hear?"You have no sense of self-preservation - you suddenly feel an urge to investigate the Tarot Reader.
The EVOL kitties meow insistently, crying out when you and your opponent place them into cups.
(Complete a Game of Kitty Cards and scan the QR code provided for a clue).
Bored now that the game is over, the EVOL Kittens start frolicking around. Some of them start digging at the ground, and you notice something sticking out. It's a crude map, with the tree in the center courtyard circled on it.*

The smell of grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and sweet cinnamon draws you in.If I'm going to take on a mission, I need to be well fed first!
(Scan the QR code near food trucks for a clue. Purchase not necessary.)
As you eat, you casually eavesdrop on the conversation of the other diners, hoping to catch some morsels of information."The employee at Twinkle Toys is so nice! They taught me how to play the claw machine, and even repositioned the plushie for me once or twice. I was here a week ago but I didn't see them then. They must be new."
Optional Paid Mission
The lively jingle of the Claw Machine catches your attention. While you try to angle for the plushies, you overhear a strange conversation...
(Play the Claw Machine once and scan the QR code provided for a clue).
As you fiddle with the controls, you overhear a conversation from the other customers."Is that a new Twinkle Toys employee? I haven't seen them here before!""They're handling the machine like a pro, though."
The Glint Photobooth is lively as usual. It's time to strike your best pose!
(Take a photo at the Glint Photobooth and scan the QR code provided for a clue).
You hear someone complaining loudly."Missing singer? I wish that guy constantly singing around here went missing!"There's a short pause as a camera clicks, but the complainant isn't finished."He appeared suddenly a week ago, telling everyone he's an opera star.* He's completely off-tune, yet utterly convinced that he's an outstanding singer. Claimed he was classically trained and whatnot. Must'a gotten a screw loose somewhere."
Candlelight casts strange shadows across the hooded Fortune Teller's face.As you approach, the mysterious figure smiles and beckons you closer.
(Receive a reading and scan the QR code provided for a clue).
The Tarot Reader looks at you solemnly."The person you're searching for... they've lost a part of themselves. A strange and powerful energy is at play.""However, what was lost is not gone forever, merely... switched.* Fear not, for it can be restored, but the source of the power must be recovered".
You think back to what the Tarot Reader told you solemnly."The person you're searching for... they've lost a part of themselves. A strange and powerful energy is at play.However, what was lost is not gone forever, merely... switched.* Fear not, for it can be restored, but the source of the power must be recovered*".
You thank the Tarot Reader for their time.As you leave, your Hunter's watch beeps frantically. A Protofield is forming nearby! Seek out the wanderer causing it and defeat it!
Find Heartbreaker and defeat it in the Potential Challenge mini game.
Your Hunter's watch beeps with an incoming message. Captain Jenna has received more intel."Once you intercept the trade, you'll still need to unlock the Safe Box* to retrieve the Protocore.Andrew's working on hacking the code, but there may also be evidence left behind somewhere by the Broker since they've gone rogue*.Be careful! Without the right code, the Safe Box will self destruct."
You've gathered a decent amount of intel, and successfully send the compiled data back to the Linkon Hunter's Association via your Hunter's Watch.Who do you send the intel to?
(If you see less than 4 options, please refresh your page.)
Tips:
★ For each completed quiz, you're given the option to send your collected intel to one of your colleagues.
★ Choosing the same colleage again will not provide a different clue.
★ Do not select Captain Jenna if you've already obtained the clue from her mini-standee.
BLEEP BLIP BOOP!Wontony receives a system upgrade and enhances your power in battle as well.***YOUR EVOL POWER IS NOW INCREASED BY +200
(If you are playing as a team, you must choose a single team member to recieve this power up. TAKE A SCREENSHOT of this page to prove your power increase.)*This upgrade cannot be repeated.
Tara pings you through the watch, impressed by your findings.Tara: HI BESTIE!Tara: Wow, you collected so much info already!Tara: Don't forget, you're meeting our incognito agent for intel exchange at the Merchant's Alley in the N109 zone! They have shoulder length hair with multiple rings on their fingers*. The cover name they're using is...
A brief but extremely informative chat message pops up on your Hunter's Watch.Andrew: Based on the info you gathered, I've cracked the source code of the mainframe and accessed the enemy database!Andrew: I decrypted the confidential files. The passcode 1314 will unlock a Safe Box - but this code will reset every 2 hours.*
You learn that EVER is trying to negotiate a backroom deal for the Aether Core, and a Broker gone rogue is planning to sell it to them before it even reaches the black market auction.This core affects memories* in multiple ways. Most commonly, memories are erased, either fully or partially, but it even seems like memories can be swapped with another.*Your new mission is to intercept the deal and obtain the Aether Core* before it falls into the wrong hands.Make sure to sync up with headquarters from time to time, your colleagues may reveal more information.
You learn that EVER is trying to negotiate a backroom deal for the Aether Core, and a Broker gone rogue is planning to sell it to them before it even reaches the black market auction.This core affects memories* in multiple ways. Most commonly, memories are erased, either fully or partially, but it even seems like memories can be swapped with another.*Your new mission is to intercept the deal and obtain the Aether Core* before it falls into the wrong hands.Make sure to sync up with headquarters from time to time, your colleagues may reveal more information.
Take a screenshot before leaving this page!
Search the Merchant's Alley for someone who meets Tara's description. Show them the screenshot of "Swallow" on your phone screen as a signal to confirm your identities.
Tip: Be discreet about it! Shouting out or openly displaying their name would surely draw unwanted attention.
Swallow slips you a coded message.You use your Hunter's Watch to decrypt it:"They're going to conduct the trade TONIGHT by the tree in the courtyard.*The signal to start the trade is to make an inverted V with 2 fingers.*Also, the Rogue Broker has men spying on the Twinkle Toys area. Something--or someone--is of interest to them there."
You decide to take care of some low hanging fruit for HQ.
You've already submitted this intel to HQ.
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Luckily, you gathered some good info prior to the Gala. HQ will appreciate this.
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Being the star employee Hunter you are, you send back the best intel. HQ will surely reward you for your efforts.
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It's time! You've gathered all your necessary intel, and you're ready to intercept the trade and put an end to this Operation!Where should you go to Meet the Broker?
You have been locked out. Check back in 5 minutes to try again.

The Broker is nowhere to be found!!!
Disappointed in yourself, you sit and rest for 5 minutes, contemplating life and why you're being put to work at a Gala.
(You will be unable to access the 'Meet the Broker' route for 5 minutes. Take this time to gather more evidence!)
You head to the rendezvous point successfully and spot the Broker. You're ready to initiate the trade with them!
What is the signal to attract the Broker?
No answer was selected. Click the button below to choose where to meet the broker.
You have been locked out. Check back in 5 minutes to try again.

You walk around the same area as the Broker for a while forming the signal with your fingers.The Broker seems to notice you momentarily, but quickly loses interest.Maybe that wasn't it... You head out of the area to double check your notes and change up your disguise slightly...
(You will be unable to access the 'Meet the Broker' route for 5 minutes. Take this time to gather more evidence!)
You move towards the Broker and make an inverted V sign with 2 fingers. Spotting your signal, he casually heads over to you.
Satisfied so far, he hands you a locked Safe Box and watches you closely.The box has a 4 digit lock on it.
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You're about to punch in the code when Mephisto suddenly caws in the background. Your gut tells you Mephie is trying to tell you something. Could the code you have in mind be incorrect?"What's the hold up?" The Broker is looks at you, his eyebrow rising in sync with his suspicions."I.. whoa... I think I ate something really bad!" In a panic, you drop the Safe Box and clutch your stomach. "I'll be right back!!!"Before the Broker can even react, you rush off towards the Bathrooms.You have a little bit of time before the actual Buyer meets up with the Broker - you better figure out the right code before then.
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The Safe Box makes a satisfying click as it opens up to reveal the Memorio Protocore you've been after! The trade interception is a success, and the Broker heads off, none the wiser to the several agents surrounding the area, ready to apprehend him.You retrieve the Protocore from the box. It's time to fix all the memories that have gone awry because of it.You should start with the missing guest first.
Where are they now? And who are they anyway?
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The Hunter Mission Center team heads over to the person of interest with the Protocore.After a few minutes of trying to restore their memories, nothing happens - well, almost nothing.The person gets a little queasy, and you're sent off to find them some indigestion pills before you can continue your investigation.
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You successfully retrieve the Memorio Protocore from EVER and restore the memories to the missing guest - the current operator at the Claw Machine - who had her memories swapped the real Twinkle Toy Claw Machine operator.When the Black Market Auction was trying to sell the Protocore, they had to prove that its power to control memories worked. In order to demonstrate, they intentionally chose a famous singer as the target.
Congratulations!
You have successfully solved the case.The Linkon Charity Gala Association is thankful for your assistance in finding the missing guest.Be one of the first 10 people per session to show this page to the Hunter Mission Center for your reward.
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The staffer ponders for a moment before shrugging."I can recall that the missing guest had dark hair*, but strangely enough, I can't remember anything else about them."

The staffer taps their chin in contemplation."I recall that the missing guest was not very tall*. Why can't I remember their name?"
The staffer huffs out a sigh of frustration."All people care about is the missing guest but I'm worried about my friend! He's been missing since the same day the guest was, but no one's asking about him!!""...""...""...no one's asking about him!!"

"He was supposed to help work at the Gala with a Twinkle Toys collaboration, but he's disappeared for a week."

The staffer pouts a bit before responding."I wanted to meet the missing guest because they're a really famous singer! I hope they're found soon."
The staffer looks incredibly confused."Sorry, I'm not sure what you're talking about. What special guest?"They seem to be even less informed than yourself. Maybe you'll need to try someone else for a better lead.