Grinding in the Dark

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Grinding in the Dark was a Daily Mission on Jarilo-VI.

There were five possible versions of this mission, each involving different members of the Rightful Rights Society. Old Goethe's version was guaranteed to be the first version the player encountered, but subsequent versions were received in random order.

Steps[]

Old Goethe Version[]

Speak with Old Goethe
Find Rossy in the Hotel Lobby
Report back to Old Goethe

Agnes Version[]

Check the noticeboard
Talk to Agnes about her request
Talk to Natasha in her Underworld clinic
Report to Agnes

Amo Version[]

Check the noticeboard
Talk to Amo about his request
Persuade Nika
Report to Amo

Chavez Version[]

Check the noticeboard
Talk to Chavez about his request
Take a photo of Chavez
Hand the photo to Chavez

Lavonne Version[]

Check the noticeboard
Talk to Lavonne about her request
Head to the Goethe Hotel and meet Lavonne

Dialogue[]

Old Goethe Version (First-Time Only)[]

Speak with Old Goethe[]

Mission Description

Old Goethe is usually very chatty, and you have never seen him speak so enigmatically before... Your curiosity is totally piqued by this mysterious old man and his secrets when he casually lets slip hints of his connection with a secret society.
Complete his assignment and find the truth!

Hotel Lobby (Administrative District)

(Talk to Old Goethe)

Old Goethe: Hello! Welcome to the Goethe Hotel!

Old Goethe: It's you. You're not here for sightseeing, are you? Are you here to stay or for our afternoon tea? Or did you come here to chat with me?

I'd like to chat with you.

Old Goethe: Sure. I'm usually quite free. I'd love to have a chat with someone.

Old Goethe: What do you want to chat about?

You seem to need help with something?

Old Goethe: Help? Hahaha, it's rare to see helpful kids like you in Belobog.

Old Goethe: You're right, though. There is something urgent I need help with. I just don't know whether I should ask for your help...

Just leave it to me!

Old Goethe: Hahaha. I won't refuse your help then.

Is there any funny business in this?

Old Goethe: Hahaha, you young people are pretty sharp.

Old Goethe: Mmm... It doesn't hurt to let you know. I'll leave this to you.

Old Goethe: Long story short — I am supposed to meet someone here today, as they wanted to borrow a hotel room.

Old Goethe: But it's been long past the time of our appointment, and he's still not here yet. I need to look after the front counter and can't leave, so I can't go see what is happening.

Old Goethe: Therefore, I want to ask you to go see what happened to him. Rest assured, I will give you a suitable reward.

Who should I find?

Old Goethe: Rossy. He likes to wander around in the hotel lobby whenever he has time... And discuss current affairs with anyone he sees.

Old Goethe: You should be able to find him there.

Am I just going to SEE what is happening?

Old Goethe: Yes, just there to see. Tell him that you're "from the Society" and he'll understand.

Old Goethe: Please come back to let me know of the situation once you're done, and I'll handle the rest.

Understood. I'm heading over now.

Old Goethe: Don't forget — You are looking for Rossy, who likes to wander around in the hotel lobby whenever he has time... You should be able to find him easily.

Old Goethe: If he doesn't understand why you're there, just tell him that you're "from the Society" and he'll catch on.

Old Goethe: Well then, please do this errand for me. Thank you so much.

Find Rossy in the Hotel Lobby[]

(Approach Rossy in the lobby)

Bova: I'm so annoyed — Where are you trying to go, boy!?

Rossy: I—I'm going to do volunteer work!

Rossy: Seriously... I'm not a child anymore! You can't tell me what to do all the time. It's not like I'm gonna go read that Tales series...

Bova: Ha, I knew it! You're just trying to find a spot to read that banned book!

Bova & Rossy: Ha, you're here at a good time! Come and tell me what you think about my son's actions!

I'm from the Society.

Rossy: Oh, thank goodness! Finally, someone on my side...

I'll pass. Every family has its own problems.

Bova: *cough* You're right. I... I shouldn't let you see this debacle between my son and I. Go ahead and leave. We can deal with this ourselves.

Rossy: Hey! Wait! Don't go! I saw you came from the hotel's reception desk... Did you talk to Old Goethe?

Yes, I'm from the Society.

Rossy: Oh, thank goodness! Finally, someone on my side...

I didn't. Don't jump to conclusions.

Rossy: Oh, who cares — You are helping me whether you like it or not! Is the Society asking me to do volunteer work? Dad, see? I told you!

Keep arguing. I'm just here to watch.

Rossy: Hey, wait! I—I know you're here to find people for the Society!

Rossy: I'm coming. I'm coming — Hurry and take me away. Quickly!

Bova: What society? Did you join some shady organization, boy?

Rossy: No no no, I told you I'm going to do volunteer work! This Society, it's...

Rossy: Um, it's...

It's a volunteer group!

Rossy: Yes, a volunteer group!

It's the book club for Tale of the Winterlands!

Bova: Rossy! You keep denying this, but I caught you in the act!

Rossy: Huh... Wait, no! We are a volunteer group — We volunteer and do good deeds!

What exactly do we do?

Bova: What do you do? Spell it out!

Rossy: Hey, don't make it worse! We are a volunteer group — We volunteer and do good deeds!

Bova: ...

Bova: Could it be true...?

Rossy: Oh, come on, do you think I'm lying? I may talk trash, but I've never lied to you.

Bova: Tsk... Never mind. I'll believe you this once!

Rossy: Hehe, well this is as good as done. Thank you, dad!

(Bova leaves)

Rossy: Um... You are (Trailblazer), right? Thank you for helping me out. If you know Old Goethe, can you tell him what happened? Tell him I'll see him later.

No problem.

Rossy: Hehe, thank you!

It depends on my mood...

Bova [sic]: Alright, I'll listen to you! You helped me so much...

Report back to Old Goethe[]

(Talk to Rossy again, optional): Why haven't you gone to your volunteer work yet?; Rossy: Heh, I was actually waiting for someone to give me the book — I don't have the specific book in the Tales series that I wanted to read, so I had to burrow [sic] it...; Rossy: Then my dad popped out of nowhere, and the book owner probably ran away... Seriously, what is this mess? Now I have to waste time waiting for the person to bring the book back...; Rossy: Anyways, thank you for saving me! I'll be heading to Old Goethe's once I get the book — But if you see him first, please let him know.

(Report back to Old Goethe)

I solved Rossy's issue.

Old Goethe: Solved? What do you mean?

You tell Old Goethe what happened...

Old Goethe: Hahaha... I didn't think this would happen, but that is indeed why the Society exists.

So, what exactly is the Society?

Old Goethe: Well, since you helped us, you are now one of us. I'll give you a short introduction.

Old Goethe: Our Society is called The Rightful Rights Society — As the name implies, our goal is to protect everyone's rightful rights.

Old Goethe: In short, we can get everyone to temporarily escape from the bindings of family and duty, to freely develop their hobbies and preferences, or simply to rest...

Old Goethe: Anyways, we're a charitable organization that aims to make the world a better place, and I'm the manager for the Administrative District branch. I like your passion and capacity. Would you be interested in joining us?

It doesn't sound like a charitable organization.

Old Goethe: Hahaha, aren't charitable organizations all about doing good deeds for free?

Old Goethe: If you view it that way, then The Rightful Rights Society is certainly a charitable organization.

So, this is your hidden identity.

Old Goethe: That's right. We usually act in secrecy and don't announce our identities, which is why I hesitated to ask for your help.

Old Goethe: However, since you know about my identity and the Society, we are now ready to accept you into our ranks. The choice is up to you.

What are the benefits of joining?

Old Goethe: Mmm, good question.

Old Goethe: Firstly, if you ever feel you need some time to relax but can't get away from your duties, you can ask other Society members to help cover for you. Secondly, you can also cover for other members whenever you can.

Old Goethe: This certainly doesn't mean you get to command other Society members as you wish. To enjoy the benefits of the Society, you need to have a record of having helped others.

Old Goethe: One instance of helping other Members equals two instances of asking for help. We encourage everyone to help each other and enjoy some off time.

Are you going to let me go if I refuse to join?

Old Goethe: Ho-ho, you don't want to join? Then I will give you an offer you cannot refuse...

Old Goethe: ...I'm joking. You're free to join the Society or not. We won't force you.

Sounds interesting. I'm in.

Old Goethe: Hahaha, good! You're now a member of the Society.

Old Goethe: I'll contact you when other members put up commissions, and you can decide whether to help them.

Old Goethe: And this is the reward for Rossy's business today — with warm regards.