Knot-Tier Saga

Knot-Tier Saga is an Adventure Mission on the Astral Express.

Steps[]

Check the alien chessboard in the Party Car
Accept the Arbitrator's Judgment

Dialogue[]

Check the alien chessboard in the Party Car[]

Mission Description

A strange chessboard has appeared in the Party Car - you might want to check it out. Weird stuff keeps popping up on the Express, and we're running out of room for all of it.
What, you didn't know about this? Well, now you do.

Party Car

Listen to the Voice of the Arbitrator

When did this... chunk of chessboard appear on the Express?

Though it's odd to describe the chessboard as a "chunk," there really isn't a more fitting word. You reach out your hand, trying to touch it...

"The Equilibrium..." a deep voice echoed from within, "The universe must be... in equilibrium..."

Again?

The Express is getting livelier than ever...

You're a Memokeeper too?

"The Equilibrium..." the voice repeated.

Voice of the Arbitrator: Your existence disrupts the zero-sum. You've seized too much energyImaginary Energy. The Equilibrium must be maintained.

Voice of the Arbitrator: You will be weighed on the scales. And you shall be part of a judgment.

Voice of the Arbitrator: A game of countering opposing forces. You will be judged, and you shall judge. You will be both a pawn and the player.

What the heck are you?

Voice of the Arbitrator: The Arbitrator of Equilibrium, and the "Knot-Tier" among Arbitrators.

Voice of the Arbitrator: Measure, judge, rectify... We follow in THEIRHooH the Equilibrium footsteps, seeking only to bring balance to the universe.

Voice of the Arbitrator: We are the embodiment of duality, rarely revealing ourselves. But you're different. That path you haven't taken yet is far too glaring...

Tell me more about the Arbitrator.

Voice of the Arbitrator: All things are connected. Those who cannot see these connections are called Slumberersmortals, while Arbitrators can intervene in these connections to restore the Equilibrium.

Voice of the Arbitrator: We are closest to the Slumberersmortal, fulfilling our duty to connect all that is separated, hence we are called "the Knot-tiers."

That's all I need to know.

Why should I be put on trial?

Voice of the Arbitrator: The Equilibrium must be maintained—

Voice of the Arbitrator: We Arbitrators focus on the grand Equilibrium: Whether it's naturally growing plants or artificially built towers, we see no difference. Only the two ends of the scale are worth our attention.

Voice of the Arbitrator: Now that you stand on the heavier end, we need to add weights to the other side.

What do you mean by "countering"?

Voice of the Arbitrator: Everything in the world has its opposite, just like magnets have poles, charges have positive and negative, and living beings have life and death...

Voice of the Arbitrator: Your opponent is your inverse. If you are righteous, they are wicked. Contrarily, if you are evil, they are good.

Voice of the Arbitrator: The Arbitrator will build a bridge, allowing you to exchange energyImaginary Energy in virtual combat, and like the two ends of an hourglass, ultimately achieving harmonious unity.

Voice of the Arbitrator: This is zero-sum — After the countering ends, nothing increases, nor decreases.

Then let's do this!

Voice of the Arbitrator: Remember, win or lose, zero-sum will be achieved.

(Open Anomaly Arbitration)

Anomaly Arbitration is a series of extremely challenging stages that regularly updates its content and rewards.

Anomaly Arbitration features Knight and King stages. When the Knight Stages are not cleared, the King will be protected by guards, making it significantly more difficult.

After clearing all Knight Stages, the King will be weakened without its guards.

Accept the Arbitrator's Judgment[]

Step Description

The Arbitrator of Equilibrium claims that your power has tipped the scales of the universe, so you must face a trial by chess — the outcome doesn't matter.
Well, what can they do when you're so powerful and (handsome/beautiful)?

Party Car

(After completing one stage)

Voice of the Arbitrator: Thanks to your cooperation, the world has taken another step closer to the Equilibrium.

Why does this enemy look kinda familiar?

Voice of the Arbitrator: They are mere shadows we mold. If you're looking for a real game of countering, just look ahead on your journey.

This is so hard!

Voice of the Arbitrator: The key to zero-sum isn't about winning or losing. Whatever outcome you achieve, it will always help restore balance to the scales.

Do I get a reward?

Voice of the Arbitrator: What kind of reward would you like?

Immense power.

Lost treasure.

Wealth and status.

A reliable partner.

Stellar Jades and Boarding Passes.

Voice of the Arbitrator: How interesting...

Voice of the Arbitrator: I have no right to bestow any gifts upon you. But as long as the countering continues, precious things will surely reveal themselves.

Voice of the Arbitrator: Nameless one, fateless one, one day you shall realize your true nature. And when that time comes, you'll be faced with a real choice...

(Mission completed)

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name
English	Knot-Tier Saga
Chinese (Simplified)	结绳纪事
Chinese (Traditional)	結繩紀事
Japanese	結縄の記録
Korean	매듭으로 기록된 일
Spanish	La saga de los nudos
French	Chronique des nœuds
Russian	Связующие хроники
Thai	บันทึกผูกเงื่อนปม
Vietnamese	Ký Sự Liên Kết
German	Knotenschnur-Chronik
Indonesian	Kronik Simpul Tali
Portuguese	Saga dos Laços Entrelaçados

Change History[]

Released in Version 3.6

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