The Helper is a quest in Layla's Hangout Event: Act I - Ever Silent Stars.
Steps[]
- Ask Katheryne for help
- Chat with the astrology enthusiast
- If Layla gets nervous to answer Azzam's questions, ...
- Encourage her, and proceed to Thesis Defense Practice
- Warn her not to mess with his questions. This step will cause Layla's consciousness to be fully-awakened (since her Stress Value is maxed out), and leads the player to The Remaining Problem
- If Layla gets nervous to answer Azzam's questions, ...
Dialogue[]
Quest DescriptionLayla will have to face the problems with her thesis, and perhaps a little push is all that she needs.
The Helper[]
- (Talk to Katheryne)
- Katheryne: Ad astra abyssosque! Welcome to the Adventurers' Guild. How can I help you today?
- Layla: I'd like to... Uh, I have a commission... Hmm, it's kinda strange. How should I put this...
We would like to borrow a high-precision celestial globe.- Layla: R—Right! Equipment at the Akademiya is in very high demand, and we aren't able to borrow one now. We were hoping someone else might have something similar that we could use...
- Katheryne: I don't know anything about astrology, so I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with the device you are looking for.
- Katheryne: However, one of our requesters happens to be an astrology enthusiast. I hear that he's a collector of all sorts of specialized astrology equipment.
- Katheryne: After the Adventurers' Guild helped him out, he indicated that he'd be happy to return the favor if the adventurers ever need it.
- Katheryne: Perhaps we could arrange a meeting between you two, that should help solve your problem.
- Layla: R—Really!?
- Thank you so much.
- Katheryne: You're welcome. It's my job to provide adventurers with the necessary support.
- Katheryne: The man's name is Azzam. Here is his address. You can go ahead and pay him a visit.
- (Continue to Remedial Measures)
Remedial Measures[]
- (Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Azzam, optional)
- Azzam: (I wonder if I'll be able to go out and look at the stars tonight...)
- Layla: H—Hello, are you Azzam?
- Azzam: Yes, I am. How may I help you?
- You explain to Azzam the purpose of your visit.
- Azzam: Ah, I see. Well, if it's a request from an adventurer, then I'll be happy to help you. I just so happen to have the device that you're looking for. Let me fetch it and show you, just to be sure.
- Layla: Yes, this is it! Thank you so much!
- Layla: Ah sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you... I just got a little excited. Uh, please, go ahead.
- Azzam: To be honest, judging by what stands before me, I find it very hard to believe that you're an astute Rtawahist student.
- Layla: Uh, w—well...
- Azzam: Astrology is a hobby of mine and these devices have cost me both time and Mora to collect. I cherish them as if they were members of my own family.
- Azzam: Which is why I don't let just anyone borrow them on a whim. These devices are delicate and can easily be damaged if used inappropriately.
- Layla: Oh, th—that's completely understandable. What can I do to better gain your trust?
- Azzam: How about this — I don't need a deposit or anything, but I'd like you to share the contents of your research with me. I'll ask you some questions.
- Azzam: If your explanation proves satisfactory, then I'll lend you the device.
- Layla: Sh—Share the contents of my research... and answer questions? Uh oh...
This should be a piece of cake for you. (This dialogue option leads to Thesis Defense Practice.)- (Stress Value +1)
- Don't be nervous. Just explain what you've learned. (This dialogue option leads to Thesis Defense Practice.)
- Layla: Alright, I'll try. But I can't disclose the actual details to you... How about a general overview of the research, would that suffice?
- Azzam: Yes, that would be fine.
- Layla: You're probably aware that astrologists rely on the movements of celestial bodies to calculate the past and the future, as well as attempt to summarize the correlating principles, correct?
- Azzam: Mhm, of course. This is the basic principle of astrology.
- Layla: Ahem... My current research is about a certain phenomenon called "Astral Shift."
- Azzam: Interesting. That's not a topic any ordinary person would be familiar with. I have a basic understanding of the concept, but I'd like to hear you explain it.
- Layla: O—Okay. Well, in short, it means that the results derived from astrology are prone to change...
- Layla: As time continues to flow, the stars change and everything else becomes affected by this change. However, what's actually driving the change is what's worth investigating.
- Azzam: I think that it might just be another law of nature.
- Layla: If the changes follow a certain pattern or routine, then it could be explained as some law. But, the changes are manifold, even when considering just a single star.
- Layla: The changes could be resulting from a simple single-orbit shift, or it could be a more complex double-orbit or even a triple or quadruple-orbit shift. These phenomena have a dramatic effect on astrological conclusions.
- Layla: What I'm working on now is the research and prediction of the triple-orbit shift phenomenon.
- Azzam: Triple-orbit? By yourself?
- Layla: Uh, yes. That's right...
- Azzam: You do know that adding an extra star to the equation increases the computational workload by more than tenfold, right...?
- Layla: It does get a little complicated... But it's still manageable with the use of a few self-invented techniques and a large number of starlogs and star charts...
- Layla: Which leads us to why I'm in need of a high-precision celestial globe.
- Azzam: Hmm...
- Azzam: Amazing. I suppose I should never have judged a book by its cover. I thought you were just trying to halfheartedly deal with some school assignment.
- Layla: Do I really look like that sort of person...?
- Azzam: Haha, don't worry, I'm just joking. I was a little cautious at first, but now I trust you completely.
- Azzam: It would make me extremely happy if my collection could assist a researcher in achieving tangible results.
- Azzam: Just make sure you return it to me once you're done.
- Layla: Oh, thank you so much. I really needed this.
- Layla: Whew, good thing Azzam was willing to hear me out...
- I didn't really understand what you were talking about, but I thought you did great.
- Layla: Really? I was just explaining what it is I'm trying to do.
- You're starting to show signs of becoming a great researcher.
- Layla: Really? Hehe, I don't know if you really mean it, but I'm happy to hear that.
- Layla: I guess even the hardest problems can be solved as long as I'm willing to try...
- Layla: Recording and comparing data will be much easier now that we have this device. I can do it all on my own, too.
- Layla: Let's continue with the plan. Can you help me with a rehearsal of my thesis defense? We can do that at the House of Daena.
- (Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Azzam, optional)
- Azzam: (There's nothing to worry about... right?)
- (Talk to Azzam again)
- Azzam: You're quite welcome. It makes me happy to see my equipment being used to its potential.
- (Proceed to Thesis Defense Practice)
- If you mess this up, you won't be able to gain his trust. (This dialogue option leads to The Remaining Problem.)
- (Stress Value +1)
- Layla: Uh... Y—You're starting to make me feel nervous...
- Layla: I'm sorry... I feel a little dizzy. Ugh... I...
- Are you okay!?
- (Stress Value +1)
- Layla: Ugh... Hm?
- Layla: I'm okay, my mind just decided to stray elsewhere for a moment. Give me a second to gather myself... Oh, is this the celestial globe that I needed to borrow?
- (Why is she asking?)
- Azzam: Correct. I was about to test you with a few questions, but you suddenly started looking very uncomfortable.
- Layla: Oh, don't worry about it. I don't sleep very well, so I tend to get a little dizzy from time to time. I'm fine now.
- Azzam: (Hmm? She seems a little different all of a sudden...)
- Azzam: Oh, *ahem* I see. Well then, can you briefly summarize your area of research for me?
- Layla: With pleasure. I'll give you a general overview. *ahem* You're probably aware that astrologists rely on the movements of the celestial bodies to calculate the past and the future.
- Layla: Due to the difficulty of designing an experiment and the challenges of validating theories about the past, astrological research is usually based on an immense foundation of experience.
- Layla: And therein lies the largest complexity. Derived and validated conclusions may vary due to subtle changes caused by the flow of time and shifts in the stars.
- Azzam: I've heard about this before. I believe it's known as Astral Shift.
- Layla: One of the most classic challenges is to use three stars with shifting orbits to predict the overall changes that may have occurred.
- Azzam: Ah, are you referring to the triple-orbit problem? Yes, that really is a classic problem, and a very difficult one to tackle...
- Layla: I came up with a set of prediction methods that encompass more than half of the triple-orbit problems. However, there are quite a few limitations and requirements.
- Layla: This set of methods is already being put into practice at the Rtawahist Darshan by my adviser, drastically simplifying the difficulty of calculations involved in the triple-orbit problem.
- Azzam: Yes, I've heard about that! The announcement made big waves in the astrology enthusiast community. So, you were the one who came up with that...?
- Layla: Hehe, you mustn't judge a book by its cover, you know.
- Layla: The thesis I'm working on this time aims to address the remaining triple-orbit problems, as well as eliminate a portion of the methodology's limitations, which will make it easier to use.
- Azzam: I see... In that case, perhaps there is no one more fitting to operate this device than you.
- Azzam: I just keep it as part of a collection. I can't use it to its full potential like you can.
- Layla: Thank you for understanding. I'll return it in perfect working order once I'm finished with it.
- Layla: Okay, we should be going now.
- Layla: What did we plan to do after this...? I kinda forgot.
- You aren't Layla, are you?
- Layla: Huh? What makes you say that? Is there something off about me?
- Your personality changed.
- The real Layla wouldn't forget what to do next.
- Layla: *sigh* Fine, looks like I can't keep the act up any longer. I even tried to look a little panicky to emulate her behavior.
- You're the "blessing from the stars," aren't you?
- Layla: Hehe, I suppose that is what she's been calling me.
- Layla: With her long-term sleep deprivation, whenever her anxiety peaks, she loses consciousness and I take over.
- Layla: However, her unpredictable and variable sleep patterns are completely out of my control, so I have to make every second count.
- Layla: There's no one willing to help her here, so I have to step in.
- Layla: I am rather curious about you, though. Why are you trying to help her?
- Well, she's finally decided to face the problems with her thesis head-on, and she's working very hard on it.
- Layla: Really? That's great. You're helping with all the things that I used to do for her.
- Layla: Seems like you've given her a boost of confidence with your encouragement.
- Layla: She's only steps away from the finish line... She's already made a lot of progress, so there's no need to push too hard now.
- Layla: Anyway, what's the plan from here?
- She said that she wanted to practice for her thesis defense...
- Layla: I see. Well, it wouldn't be of any help if I practiced for her, but I'll leave some notes that should come in handy.
- Layla: Come on, let's go back to the House of Daena to make preparations. You'll have to tell her later when she wakes up.
- (Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Azzam, optional)
- Azzam: (There's probably nothing to worry about.)
- (Talk to Azzam again)
- Azzam: You're quite welcome. It makes me happy to see my equipment being used to its potential.
- (Proceed to The Remaining Problem)
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | The Helper | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 帮手 Bāngshǒu | The Helper |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 幫手 Bāngshǒu | |
| Japanese | 助っ人 Suketto | The Helper |
| Korean | 도움의 손길 Doumui Son'gil | |
| Spanish | El ayudante de Laila | Layla's Helper |
| French | Petit coup de pouce | A Bit of a Helping Hand |
| Russian | Рука помощи Ruka pomoshchi | The Helping Hand |
| Thai | ผู้ช่วย | |
| Vietnamese | Trợ Thủ | |
| German | Die helfende Hand | The Helping Hand |
| Indonesian | Sang Penolong | The Helper |
| Portuguese | Ajudante | |
| Turkish | Yardımcı | |
| Italian | L'aiutante |
Change History[]
Released in Version 3.6