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Through the Predawn Night is the first part in the Teyvat storyline Archon Quest Chapter III: Act V - Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises.

Steps[]

  1. Leave the village chief's house
  2. Wait until the next day
  3. Talk to Candace
  4. Enter the village chief's house
  5. Talk to Candace
  6. Meet up with Alhaitham
  7. Go to the Eremite base
  8. Go to Caravan Ribat and meet up with Cyno
  9. Talk to the soldiers stationed in Caravan Ribat
  10. Wait until the appointed time (two days later)
  11. Go to the east side of the desert
  12. Help Cyno arrest the Eremites
  13. Talk to Cyno

Gameplay Notes[]

Dialogue[]

UI Quest Quest Description

As agreed, you and the others gather in the village chief's house to hold a meeting...
(Approach Candace the next day)
Media:vo xmaq301 1 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Candace! We're here!
Media:vo xmaq301 1 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Has everyone arrived?
Media:vo xmaq301 1 candace 01.ogg Candace: Everyone is already waiting inside.
Media:vo xmaq301 1 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Well, what're we waiting for! Let's join them!
Media:vo xmaq301 1 candace 02.ogg Candace: Please wait a moment.
Icon Dialogue Talk What's the matter?
Media:vo xmaq301 1 candace 03.ogg Candace: Before attending the meeting, I hope you can promise me one thing.
Media:vo xmaq301 1 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: What do you need?
Media:vo xmaq301 1 candace 04.ogg Candace: Promise me that you won't commit to anything too reckless.
Media:vo xmaq301 1 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Hmm... what do you think?
Icon Dialogue Talk Sure, I'll try not to.
Media:vo xmaq301 1 candace 05.ogg Candace: Okay...
(Talk to Candace again)
Media:vo dialog xmaq301 candace 01.ogg Candace: They're all waiting for you.

(Enter the village chief's house)
Media:vo xmaq301 2 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Everyone's here so early! But why isn't anybody talking?
Media:vo xmaq301 2 alhaitham 01.ogg Alhaitham: We already discussed things a bit.
Media:vo xmaq301 2 dehya 01.ogg Dehya: Hey, where've you been? I've missed you two!
Media:vo xmaq301 2 cyno 01.ogg Cyno: Are you ready?
Icon Dialogue Talk We can start now.
Media:vo xmaq301 2 alhaitham 02.ogg Alhaitham: Very well.
After some discussion and debates, the group finally works out a detailed plan together.
Media:vo xmaq301 2 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Are you sure this is gonna work?
Media:vo xmaq301 2 dehya 02.ogg Dehya: I gotta admit, it's bold. Color me impressed!
Media:vo xmaq301 2 cyno 02.ogg Cyno: Hm... It's worth a try.
Media:vo xmaq301 2 alhaitham 03.ogg Alhaitham: The point of discussion is to arrive at a solution. Let's cut the small talk and move to the next point.
Media:vo xmaq301 2 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Oh, you're making Paimon nervous...
(The player is teleported out of the village chief's house)
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 01.ogg Candace: You're finally done.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 dehya 01.ogg Dehya: I have some other stuff to take care of. Catch you all later!
Media:vo xmaq301 3 dehya 02.ogg Dehya: C'mon, don't gimme that face! I know what you're going to say. I'll be careful.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 02.ogg Candace: That's what I wanted to hear. Take care.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 03.ogg Candace: Well, (TravelerTraveler), Paimon... Judging from your expressions, the meeting must've been quite productive.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: You can tell?
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 04.ogg Candace: I'm not that good at scheming or strategy, but I can sense people's emotions. And based on your reaction, things must have gone quite well.
Icon Dialogue Talk We'll make our move on the next Jnagarbha Day.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Paimon's a little worried... Hopefully, nothing will go wrong!
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 05.ogg Candace: To be honest, I feel the same... But you're already some of the most capable people I know. So, you have my trust.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Hoho... Candace gave us a compliment!
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 06.ogg Candace: Your deeds speak for themselves.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Candace, we stayed behind to tell you that although you won't be coming with us, we'll be sure to remember your words.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 07.ogg Candace: I'm very glad to hear that.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 08.ogg Candace: I've said the same thing to everyone here today as I said to you when you arrived: Your safety is the most important thing.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 09.ogg Candace: Only when you're safe can the plan be successful. So please, take care.
Icon Dialogue Talk Thank you, Candace.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 10.ogg Candace: You're welcome. And thank you for taking my advice.
Media:vo xmaq301 3 candace 11.ogg Candace: Good luck... with everything. I'll be here in the village praying for you.
(Talk to Candace again)
Media:vo dialog xmaq301 candace 02.ogg Candace: Stay safe, everyone.
Media:vo dialog xmaq301 candace 03.ogg Candace: I'll be here praying for you. Good luck.
Icon Quest Step Step Description

As agreed, you and the others gathered in the village chief's house and worked out a detailed plan to save Lesser Lord Kusanali. Once the course of action was agreed upon, the group split up to carry out their respective tasks...
(Approach Alhaitham and Rahman)
Media:vo xmaq301 4 rahman 01.ogg Rahman: ...Hmm, sounds good. I'll go make some preparations.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 01.ogg Alhaitham: Okay.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Alhaitham!
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 02.ogg Alhaitham: Have you finished saying your goodbyes?
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Yeah, also Candace told everyone to be careful.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 03.ogg Alhaitham: Yes, she did. But I think my point also bears repeating.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 04.ogg Alhaitham: Our plan is not child's play. We won't be able to achieve anything if we're simply careful. We must go beyond that and fully commit ourselves to it.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 05.ogg Alhaitham: I hope this is clear to you.
Icon Dialogue Talk I understand and accept.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Huh? Shouldn't you be saying something more cheerful to boost our morale right now?
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 06.ogg Alhaitham: Didn't we already do that during the meeting?
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: You can never have enough words of encouragement!
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 07.ogg Alhaitham: In that case, Candace can coddle you to your heart's content, while I continue to remind you of the seriousness of our situation.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 08.ogg Alhaitham: We all have our jobs to do, after all. It's like how some people can be put in charge of logistics, while others will fight on the front lines.
Icon Dialogue Talk ...
Icon Dialogue Talk Makes sense.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Hmm, speaking of the front lines... you don't look anything like a soldier.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 09.ogg Alhaitham: Of course. Compared to the mercenaries, I'm merely a feeble scholar.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 10.ogg Alhaitham: But the advantage of not being a mercenary is that I get to stay in a safer place and offer my strategic insight.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 11.ogg Alhaitham: Just think about that mercenary who lost his mind. Mercenary groups are facing constant danger every single day.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Well, being a scholar is also a high-risk occupation... And you are a scholar!
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 12.ogg Alhaitham: I'm not like the rest of them. Even among members of the same species, some will exhibit far more potential than others.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 07.ogg Paimon: This guy... Hmph, Paimon still remembers when those mercenaries in Port Ormos called you a lunatic!
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 13.ogg Alhaitham: All intellectuals are lunatics in the eyes of fools. I'll take that as a compliment.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 14.ogg Alhaitham: That reminds me...
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 15.ogg Alhaitham: (TravelerTraveler), do you remember the record we saw in the King Deshret Ruins? It mentioned forbidden knowledge.
Icon Dialogue Talk Yes, I remember.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 16a 1.ogg Alhaitham: You have a good memory.
Icon Dialogue Talk Sorry, I don't remember anymore.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 16b 1.ogg Alhaitham: Wait... seriously? Remember...? We went into the desert not long ago to exchange hostages with the Eremites. Once we arrived, the ground collapsed due to an earthquake, and we fell into some ruins? Still nothing?
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 16b 2.ogg Alhaitham: Come on...! It was a remnant of King Deshret's bygone civilization and we found some messages left by a priest of the King, and learned about the existence of forbidden knowledge.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 08b 1.ogg Paimon: Oh! It's all coming back now. Thanks for reminding us.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 17.ogg Alhaitham: Forbidden knowledge has the power to drive people insane, but this fact has never been shared with the public. Even I, who has worked in the Akademiya for some time, was never once informed of this.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 18.ogg Alhaitham: I think... those mad scholars and mercenaries we encountered may have all fallen victim to the corrupting qualities of forbidden knowledge.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 19.ogg Alhaitham: But the Akademiya has always held a different view. They have always believed that symptoms of madness are a side effect of human contact with divine knowledge as mere mortals.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 20.ogg Alhaitham: Come to think of it, perhaps the Akademiya has also never understood the true nature of forbidden knowledge, and thus always approached the issue from the wrong direction...
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 21.ogg Alhaitham: The Withering, Eleazar, and the sandstorms... Don't you think what is happening right now across Sumeru is rather similar to the forbidden knowledge pollution that occurred in the desert thousands of years ago?
Icon Dialogue Talk It's definitely possible.
Icon Dialogue Talk Another occurrence of forbidden knowledge pollution...
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 09.ogg Paimon: But... Paimon thought that Irminsul's disease is what caused the Withering and the sandstorms.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 10.ogg Paimon: At least, that was what Tighnari told us...
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 11.ogg Paimon: Wait a second! Could it be that...
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 22.ogg Alhaitham: Ah, you've connected the dots. The cause of Irminsul's illness may precisely be the pollution from forbidden knowledge.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 12.ogg Paimon: ...B—But if that's the case, what should we do? This is huge...
Icon Dialogue Talk We must tell Nahida about this as soon as possible.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 23.ogg Alhaitham: Wait, why do you think Lesser Lord Kusanali would have a solution to this situation?
Icon Dialogue Talk She said the key to saving Irminsul is...
Icon Dialogue Talk Contained within the remaining consciousness of Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 13.ogg Paimon: You mean, it's related to the scene you saw when you passed out in the Avidya Forest? That whole "...the world... forget me..." thing?
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 24.ogg Alhaitham: In that case, it's imperative that we rescue Lesser Lord Kusanali. Only by working with her to save Irminsul can we completely resolve the problems Sumeru currently faces.
Icon Dialogue Talk That's right.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 25.ogg Alhaitham: To make sure we're still on track, I would like to check on the state of some of our preparatory work.
Media:vo xmaq301 4 paimon 14.ogg Paimon: Where are we going?
Media:vo xmaq301 4 alhaitham 26.ogg Alhaitham: To an Eremite base.

(Approach the marked area)
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 01.ogg Alhaitham: Ah, they're here.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Huh, what are they doing here!?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 02.ogg Alhaitham: I gave them some technical work to do.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 morghi 01.ogg Morghi: Oh? It's the Scribe... and is that the Traveler I see?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 03.ogg Alhaitham: How's the work going?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 morghi 02.ogg Morghi: Ah, yes! We have fixed the devices according to your instructions! One of them is already ready for use, while the others are still under repair.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Aren't those devices for Canned Knowledge extraction? What are you doing with those?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 04.ogg Alhaitham: (TravelerTraveler), look here.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 03a.ogg Paimon: Huh! M—More Canned Knowledge!? Are you going to put more weird stuff into (TravelerTraveler)'s head again?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 05.ogg Alhaitham: What's that look on your face? Are you scared?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Paimon's a little scared, but very very furious!
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 06.ogg Alhaitham: Hmm. That's an interesting response.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 07.ogg Alhaitham: Anyway, we're not going to use this just yet.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 08.ogg Alhaitham: As I mentioned during the meeting, this knowledge capsule contains a decree I drew up in the past. The Akademiya should also have their own copy. And according to the plan we just came up with...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 09.ogg Alhaitham: (TravelerTraveler)... I want you to record something into this capsule.
Icon Dialogue Talk Huh? Me?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 10.ogg Alhaitham: Do you believe we can save Lesser Lord Kusanali?
Icon Dialogue Talk Yes, I do.
Icon Dialogue Talk What I may lack in faith, I'll make up with my actions.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 11.ogg Alhaitham: Good. Conviction is the most important part of all of this.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 12.ogg Alhaitham: Now, please get ready, and put on this device.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: You want us to record our conviction into the knowledge capsule?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 13.ogg Alhaitham: Yes.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Uh, Paimon is still really worried...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 14.ogg Alhaitham: I understand, but trust me, Paimon, this is something we have to do. It's best if you can do as I say.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 15.ogg Alhaitham: Because to achieve this impossible task, it sounds like you'll need to fool your own heart first. Although it may feel like a trick, self-encouragement may be the most important tool we have.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 07.ogg Paimon: Hmm... Paimon can see the point you're trying to make...
Icon Dialogue Talk I'm ready.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 16.ogg Alhaitham: Please imagine this: We have orchestrated our plan and successfully rescued Lesser Lord Kusanali. As a result, we have changed Sumeru's entire political landscape.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 17.ogg Alhaitham: Everything went without a hitch, and everyone recognizes and praises our achievements.
Icon Dialogue Talk Sure... Okay...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 18.ogg Alhaitham: Now, open your eyes.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 19.ogg Alhaitham: Here.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 08.ogg Paimon: What's this...?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 20.ogg Alhaitham: Read it out loud.
Some stirring words have been written on the note.
Although you don't quite understand the purpose of this recording, you still follow Alhaitham's instructions for the sake of the plan.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 21.ogg Alhaitham: It's done.
Icon Dialogue Talk What a fascinating experience...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 09.ogg Paimon: Is your head okay? Does anything hurt?
Icon Dialogue Talk I'm fine.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 22.ogg Alhaitham: It's just a recording. There should be no negative effects.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 10.ogg Paimon: But, what was the point of doing this? Paimon doesn't get it...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 23.ogg Alhaitham: And that's perfectly fine. In any case, these capsules aren't meant to be used by you...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 11.ogg Paimon: Huh? What do you mean?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 24.ogg Alhaitham: Have you forgotten? Our plan needs to account for those who have long relied on the Akasha.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 25.ogg Alhaitham: You may find it hard to believe, but for those people, everything the Akasha transmits to them is nothing short of absolute truth.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 26.ogg Alhaitham: Imagine if you've been using a device like the Akasha since the day you were born. And this device has always supported you during times of need...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 27.ogg Alhaitham: After all that time, what do you think you'd become?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 12.ogg Paimon: Uh... A fool? A machine?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 28.ogg Alhaitham: A slave to orders.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 29.ogg Alhaitham: And that's why rules are so important.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 30.ogg Alhaitham: In addition, those who understand the rules can delineate boundaries, and identify gray areas.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 13.ogg Paimon: Hmm... but why would you need to identify the gray areas?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 31.ogg Alhaitham: You could say that those kinds of ambiguous zones can be very interesting. One might even say they're advantageous in the right hands...
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 14.ogg Paimon: The things you're interested in are all really out there... Are all Sumeru scholars like this?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 32.ogg Alhaitham: Anyway, that's enough chitchat.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 33.ogg Alhaitham: I'm going to take those two to work on some small projects. You can head to Caravan Ribat and start preparing for the next step.
Media:vo xmaq301 5 paimon 15.ogg Paimon: Small projects?
Media:vo xmaq301 5 alhaitham 34.ogg Alhaitham: We are going to tinker with the Akasha Terminal and make a few modifications.

(Approach Cyno and Rahman)
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 01.ogg Rahman: I thought we agreed on a plan. How can you go back on your word?
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 01.ogg Cyno: The plan is too radical and carries a high risk for casualties. I've given it a lot of thought, and in the end, I still can't agree to it.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 02.ogg Rahman: But it's still the best plan we have. As a former matra, you of all people should be able to see the bigger picture, and recognize the innate advantages of our plan.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 02.ogg Cyno: I did, and that's how I saw the danger behind these so-called advantages. Alhaitham's plan is even more radical than I imagined.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Huh? Why are you guys arguing?
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 03.ogg Rahman: My friend, you're just in time. Why don't you help me persuade Cyno... He's turned against our plan.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 03.ogg Cyno: We agreed to work out a plan at the meeting. As mercenaries, you're familiar with the local environment, so you'll take care of the specifics. But then, you went to Alhaitham for suggestions...
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 04.ogg Cyno: Had I known Alhaitham would give you those kinds of suggestions, I would not have agreed to the plan.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 04.ogg Rahman: Look, you already know that we're all on the same side here, don't you?
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 05.ogg Cyno: Mercenaries place a lot of importance on their bonds of friendship, but also will not hesitate to make sacrifices if they deem the situation to be sufficiently dire. I'm sorry, but as things stand, I can't accept your principles.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 05.ogg Rahman: ...
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 06.ogg Rahman: Seems you really do understand the ways of the desert.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 06.ogg Cyno: (TravelerTraveler), Paimon, this is also something you should know.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 07.ogg Cyno: Rahman's plan is to have me work with the Caravan Ribat guards in my capacity as a matra. We'll arrest the mercenaries and escort them into Sumeru City.
Icon Dialogue Talk ...
Media:vo xmaq301 6 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Wait, how can we work with the guards!?
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 07.ogg Rahman: We can't get through that wall easily, remember? Caravan Ribat would never let so many unregistered members of the Eremites enter Sumeru City.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 08.ogg Rahman: My plan will clear us of any possible suspicion, and also let us enter the city as a big group. There is no better way.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 08.ogg Cyno: That also sounds like something Alhaitham told you. Am I right?
Media:vo xmaq301 6 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Doesn't Alhaitham know how dangerous this plan is!?
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 09.ogg Rahman: Of course he does... He told me, "There is no perfect plan, but this can get the job done."
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 10.ogg Rahman: He also said that with the help of Cyno and (TravelerTraveler), our chance of success would increase significantly.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 11.ogg Rahman: I never blindly trust anyone, and I've always had a good eye for people. I think he made a number of valid points. It's my own choice to trust you.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 09.ogg Cyno: If I make the arrests alone, I can control myself and prevent you from getting hurt, but I can't guarantee that kind of discipline from the guards.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 10.ogg Cyno: To make the whole thing more convincing, you'll need to resist to some degree. Casualties are inevitable once push comes to shove.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 11.ogg Cyno: I'm okay with the deaths of enemies, but now that we're allies, I'm against the meaningless loss of our own.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 12.ogg Rahman: ...Haha.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 13.ogg Rahman: I can't believe a matra would actually care about us. I've lived a hard life, and I can say that people like you are hard to come by.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 12.ogg Cyno: I've always treated my allies with honesty and respect. They have the right to know important things like this.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 14.ogg Rahman: ...Now, you're making this hard for me.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Hey, is there something we can do to help?
Icon Dialogue Talk If there is no other way...
Icon Dialogue Talk I can help. I know what I'm doing.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 15.ogg Rahman: Haha, I knew you would say that.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 13.ogg Cyno: ...
Media:vo xmaq301 6 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: We can help "fight" some of the mercenaries, which should reduce the number of times you'll have to struggle directly with the guards. That should help at least a little bit!
Icon Dialogue Talk We should respect the determination of Rahman and his comrades.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 16.ogg Rahman: Cyno, on behalf of my people, I thank you for your kindness. But this is a mission we cannot turn our backs on. We strongly value the lives of our friends, but the goal we are about to achieve is even more important.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 17.ogg Rahman: We have no fear of casualties, because we crave the spoils of victory. So, please lend us your support! We will show you the determination of us desert-dwellers.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 14.ogg Cyno: ...Well, now that you've put it that way, I can no longer refuse.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 15.ogg Cyno: But remember, you need to follow the plan and not do anything reckless. Candace made it very clear that we can only achieve our goals if we can ensure our safety.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 16.ogg Cyno: Since you and I both recognize the significance of this operation, there should be no more animosity between the followers of the Dendro Archon and those of King Deshret. Everyone's life is equally important.
Media:vo xmaq301 6 rahman 18.ogg Rahman: Okay, you have a deal. Let's do this for our shared dream!
(After the cutscene)
Media:vo xmaq301 6 cyno 17.ogg Cyno: The guards should be stationed in the courtyard nearby. You can find them there.

(Approach the guards)
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 01.ogg Cyno: Guards.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 gaete 01.ogg Gaete: General Mahamatra!? T—To what do we owe the honor?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 02.ogg Cyno: Keep your voice down.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 03.ogg Cyno: This is a secret operation. I'm going to arrest a large criminal gang near this location. According to the Akademiya's Guide and Regulations on Secret Operations, I have the right to ask for the cooperation of Caravan Ribat.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 gaete 02.ogg Gaete: Ah, of course, of course! Mahamatra Cyno's order is the Akademiya's order. Just let us know what you need.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 gaete 03.ogg Gaete: But who exactly are you planning to arrest, and how many people are you expecting? Depending on the scale of this operation, we may need to report it to our superiors.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 04.ogg Cyno: They're a squad of Eremites whose number is comparable to Ayn Al-Ahmar in Port Ormos. They're involved in the theft and resale of supplies from the Akademiya.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 gaete 04.ogg Gaete: As many as Ayn Al-Ahmar!? This should definitely be classified as a joint operation.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 05.ogg Cyno: Then I suggest that you report this to your superiors as soon as possible, and treat it as a top-priority desert operation. I will need personnel.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 gaete 05.ogg Gaete: Got it! Please wait a moment. I will contact them immediately.
Icon Dialogue Talk You look so commanding when you're working.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 06.ogg Cyno: Because this is work.
Icon Dialogue Talk You're much more friendly to us.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 07.ogg Cyno: Because I trust you.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Paimon can't believe you're still in the mood to chat. This whole thing has Paimon scared stiff!
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Aren't you even a little worried? What if these guards already know that you have betrayed the Akademiya, and are no longer their General Mahamatra...
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Even if that guard doesn't know, their superiors might, right?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 08.ogg Cyno: We discussed this, remember?
(A flashback begins)
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 01.ogg Alhaitham: The Caravan Ribat operation is of great importance. But don't worry, the guards there shouldn't know that Cyno has stepped down.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 dehya 01.ogg Dehya: How can you be so sure?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 02.ogg Alhaitham: First, the other matra still don't know why Cyno has left, which proves that the Akademiya has been covering up the matter.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 03.ogg Alhaitham: Second, this is a crucial moment for the Akademiya's god creation plan. If something were to happen to the General Mahamatra, it's bound to attract a lot of unwanted attention.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 04.ogg Alhaitham: No matter how you look at it, they don't seem interested in sharing the news of Cyno's departure.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 09.ogg Cyno: ...A reasonable inference. I agree.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 05.ogg Alhaitham: Which brings us to our next issue: I'm sure some of you have been wondering if the prediction function of the Akasha will affect our operation.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 10.ogg Cyno: The Akasha is still in operation, so I must remain on high alert.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 11.ogg Cyno: ...Actually, considering the power of the Akasha, it's quite strange that it hasn't already tried to interfere with my actions.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 06.ogg Alhaitham: I've given that a lot of thought. For now, I don't think you'll need to worry.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 07.ogg Alhaitham: If you remember, when you first came to Aaru Village, all your actions and routes were predicted by the Akasha. It even gave that information to those who kidnapped the Village Keepers.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 08.ogg Alhaitham: But things like that never happened again after we met up with (TravelerTraveler).
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 12.ogg Cyno: Hm...
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 13.ogg Cyno: That's true. But why?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 09.ogg Alhaitham: Look at it from a different angle. Why do you think the Akasha will predict your actions?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 14.ogg Cyno: Because my personal data has been entered into the Akasha.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 10.ogg Alhaitham: That's true, but, the key to this question is, how well can the Akasha make predictions about a person?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 11.ogg Alhaitham: Haven't you ever thought about it? Just how can it do this in the first place?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 15.ogg Cyno: ...Because the Akasha controls the entirety of Sumeru.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 12.ogg Alhaitham: The Akademiya firmly believes that all human actions can be explained through logic.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 13.ogg Alhaitham: By sorting and analyzing entered data, the Akasha can derive behavioral logic, and predict the actions of those who fit an existing logic model.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 14.ogg Alhaitham: However, at the risk of sounding like an advocate for fallacies, can everyone truly be considered "logical" at all times?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 15.ogg Alhaitham: Emotions are a part of our behavioral logic. But can you guarantee that every experience of the same joy or pain would be equally intense? How can our feelings and opinions be predictable down to the letter in every single instance?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 16.ogg Cyno: ...
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 16.ogg Alhaitham: Cyno, in the past, you've always worked alone. In the absence of another person who could sway you or your thoughts, the Akasha could produce predictions that were similar to your real-life behavioral principles.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 17.ogg Alhaitham: Decisive and principled, you were used to solving problems alone. That's why the Akasha could figure you out.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 18.ogg Alhaitham: But now, you've joined a team. And I believe the Akasha hasn't yet figured out the full composition of it.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 19.ogg Alhaitham: Our thoughts and logic have intermingled, and weaved themselves together to become a complicated, chaotic mess. Any one of us could potentially disagree with another.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 20.ogg Alhaitham: The Akasha lacks data on these interactions, and it's impossible for it to predict your actions in the future based on your decisions in the past. After all, there's probably a limit to just how much we can be modeled or controlled by data.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 alhaitham 21.ogg Alhaitham: So, in my opinion, you're probably safe for now.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 dehya 02.ogg Dehya: Makes sense to me, I agree. The Akasha is not alive, and I don't think we can be completely controlled by something without a mind of its own.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 17.ogg Cyno: ...Hm, is that so.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 18.ogg Cyno: I guess there are things that even the Akasha cannot calculate, and people will not be forever trapped by the past.
(Flashback ends)
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: Whew... Paimon's so glad that this is settled!
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 19.ogg Cyno: Next time, pay attention during our meetings.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Waah, will do...
Icon Dialogue Talk I'm confident that we can do this.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 20.ogg Cyno: Just remember to stay vigilant.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Ah, footsteps!
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 01.ogg ???: General Mahamatra! We were not expecting your presence here.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 02.ogg Luxembarbo: I'm the Security Officer of the Great Red Sand District. My name is Luxembarbo.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 21a.ogg Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 21b.ogg Cyno: Mm. This is my assistant, (TravelerTraveler). (‍HeHe/SheShe‍) will be working with me. The construct next to (‍himhim/herher‍) is for (‍hishis/herher‍) work.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 07.ogg Paimon: Beep! Construct! Beep!
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 03.ogg Luxembarbo: What a great honor to meet you, (TravelerTraveler)! Your golden hair is as bright as the sun! And... uh, is this the latest technology from the Akademiya...?
Icon Dialogue Talk Nice to meet you, too.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 22.ogg Cyno: Have you made a decision regarding the matter I mentioned to your subordinate?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 04.ogg Luxembarbo: It seems to be a dire situation, so of course, you will have our full cooperation. To be perfectly honest, I've always longed to go on a mission with someone as well-known as yourself...
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 23.ogg Cyno: There's no need for flattery.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 05.ogg Luxembarbo: Y—Yes, sir!
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 24.ogg Cyno: Take your most elite platoon and follow me to the eastern side of the district. We will carry out the operation there.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 06.ogg Luxembarbo: Understood!
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 25.ogg Cyno: *sigh* Map?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 07.ogg Luxembarbo: Hurry, bring the map!
A guard immediately brings over a map. Cyno circles the location of the operation on it.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 26.ogg Cyno: In two days, we will engage Rahman's Eremites, and capture all of them.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 27.ogg Cyno: Any questions about the time or location?
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 08.ogg Luxembarbo: None at all, sir.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 28.ogg Cyno: Good. See you then.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 luxembarbo 09.ogg Luxembarbo: Yes, sir!
Media:vo xmaq301 7 paimon 08.ogg Paimon: Maybe hanging around the General Mahamatra isn't so bad after all! Everyone's so respectful towards us.
Icon Dialogue Talk Yeah, it does feel pretty good.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 29.ogg Cyno: This is all due to the absolute authority of the Akademiya. And now, we're going to strike back against that massive pillar of power.
Media:vo xmaq301 7 cyno 30.ogg Cyno: ...Get ready. We will move out in two days.

(After passing time)
Media:vo xmaq301 8 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: It's time for the operation. Let's go meet Cyno in the desert!

(Approach the marked area)
Media:vo xmaq301 9 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: Look! Over there! Our helpers have arrived already!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: Let's hurry over!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 01.ogg Cyno: Wait a moment.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: Waaah! It's you!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 02.ogg Cyno: You're my assistant, remember?
Icon Dialogue Talk Yes, I remember.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 03.ogg Cyno: Being my assistant, you must stay with me. Now, let's head over there.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 gaete 01.ogg Gaete: It's General Mahamatra and his assistants!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 luxembarbo 01.ogg Luxembarbo: We meet again!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 04.ogg Cyno: You're here early.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 luxembarbo 02.ogg Luxembarbo: It's to show how important we think this operation is.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 luxembarbo 03.ogg Luxembarbo: Since this is a big case for the Akademiya, we are prepared to give it our best.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 05.ogg Cyno: I'm glad to hear your sense of resolve. Remember, we must capture them alive.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 06.ogg Cyno: They are our only leads for the case. If they die, we will be unable to continue the investigation.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 luxembarbo 04.ogg Luxembarbo: Understood!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 gaete 02.ogg Gaete: Everyone! The Eremites are approaching from the west!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 luxembarbo 05.ogg Luxembarbo: Make preparations and be ready for combat!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 luxembarbo 06.ogg Luxembarbo: Halt!
Media:vo xmaq301 9 rahman 01.ogg Rahman: Oh? What a warm welcome. What do you want?
Media:vo xmaq301 9 rahman 02.ogg Rahman: Judging from those shiny weapons in your hands, it seems like you're not interested in a deal?
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 07.ogg Cyno: Rahman, the Akademiya has caught wind of your smuggling and illicit sales. If you value your life, I advise you to surrender.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 rahman 03.ogg Rahman: Who're you supposed to be? A matra from the Akademiya? Hah, I can't believe you came all this way just to catch us...
Media:vo xmaq301 9 cyno 08.ogg Cyno: I'm not here to talk.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 rahman 04.ogg Rahman: ...
Media:vo xmaq301 9 rahman 05.ogg Rahman: Nobody's given me this much time of day since I became a mercenary.
Media:vo xmaq301 9 rahman 06.ogg Rahman: Brothers! For that slight, let's wash our blades with their blood! Let's show them we Eremites are not to be messed with!
(After defeating the Eremites)
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 01.ogg Cyno: It's over!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 rahman 01.ogg Rahman: Aghhh!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 gaete 01.ogg Gaete: We have subdued them! The operation is now over, all Eremite mercenaries and related personnel in the area have been arrested!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 rahman 02.ogg Rahman: Argh! You pitiful Dendro Archon dogs... You'll regret this!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 02.ogg Cyno: Hmph, I'm afraid you'll regret it first.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 rahman 03.ogg Rahman: King Deshret will curse you, and you will all...
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 03.ogg Cyno: Silence!
(Cyno punches Rahman)
Media:vo xmaq301 10 rahman 04.ogg Rahman: Oh! Uh...
Media:vo xmaq301 10 luxembarbo 01.ogg Luxembarbo: Restrain them and take them back to Caravan Ribat! Count their numbers and send them to the Akademiya as instructed by the General Mahamatra!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 gaete 02.ogg Gaete: Yes, sir!
The guards escort a furious-looking Rahman and the others away...
Media:vo xmaq301 10 luxembarbo 02.ogg Luxembarbo: Mahamatra Cyno, I will now take my leave. If you need further assistance, please come to Caravan Ribat and ask for me.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 04.ogg Cyno: Understood. You are dismissed.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 paimon 01.ogg Paimon: There they go...
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 05.ogg Cyno: Let's talk elsewhere.
You find a safe place free of potential eavesdroppers and begin your conversation.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 paimon 02.ogg Paimon: This part of the plan went really well!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 06.ogg Cyno: Yes. Things went perfectly.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 paimon 03.ogg Paimon: That's fantastic!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 paimon 04.ogg Paimon: And that punch you gave Rahman there sure looked convincing enough...
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 07.ogg Cyno: Once we're done here, I'll return to Caravan Ribat and oversee the group's transport. I promise I'll get everyone into Sumeru City safely.
Icon Dialogue Talk Thank you, Cyno.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 paimon 05.ogg Paimon: Yeah, you're the reason why everything went so well!
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 08.ogg Cyno: It's not the time to celebrate yet. Hmm, I believe Dehya should already be waiting for you.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 09.ogg Cyno: Go join up with her. She will need you to introduce her to Tighnari.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 paimon 06.ogg Paimon: Speaking of which, is it really okay for us not to share the full plan with Tighnari? What if he'll feel miffed about it, and refuse to work with us?
Icon Dialogue Talk I'm a little worried about that, too.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 10.ogg Cyno: I have a very close relationship with Tighnari. Given how well we know each other, I believe my message alone should be enough to bring him to our side. He knows I won't make jokes about things like this.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 11.ogg Cyno: If we need help, Tighnari is the best option.
Media:vo xmaq301 10 cyno 12.ogg Cyno: Get ready for the next phase of the plan. Don't keep them waiting.

Other Languages[]

LanguageOfficial NameLiteral Meaning
EnglishThrough the Predawn Night
Chinese
(Simplified)
行于黎明前夜幕里
Xíng Yú Límíng-qián de Yèmù-lǐ
Chinese
(Traditional)
行於黎明前夜幕裡
Xíng Yú Límíng-qián de Yèmù-lǐ
Japanese夜明け前の夜をゆく
Yoake Mae no Yoru wo Yuku
Passing Through the Night before Dawn
Korean여명 전의 어둠 속을 걷다
Yeomyeong Jeon-ui Eodum Sogeul Geottta
Walking in the Darkness Before Dawn
SpanishLa noche antes del albaThe Night Before Dawn
FrenchÀ travers la nuit d'avant l'aubeThrough the Predawn Night
RussianНочь перед рассветом
Noch' pered rassvetom
Night Before the Dawn
Thaiค่ำคืนก่อนรุ่งอรุณ
Kham-khuen Kon Rung-a-run
Night Before the Dawn
VietnameseĐêm Tối Trước Bình MinhNight Before the Dawn
GermanDurch die Dunkelheit vor dem MorgengrauenThrough the Darkness Before the Dawn
IndonesianTirai Malam Pengantar FajarThe Night Curtain Bringing Dawn
PortugueseAtravés da Noite Antes do Alvorecer
TurkishŞafaktan Önceki Gece BoyuncaThrough the Night Before Dawn
ItalianLa notte prima dell'albaThe Night Before the Dawn

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