Short Summary: The protagonist partners with Rafayel to investigate Maxwell's suspected Protocore smuggling, leading them to Jewel Reef. They uncover Ever's sinister interest in the island and dive into its blue hole, awakening ancient Lemurian power tied to Rafayel's past. The mission blends deception, supernatural discoveries, and unresolved tension about Rafayel's identity as the Sea God.
Timeline Notes:
| Event | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| MC already knows he’s a Lemurian | Present (mission start) |
| Protagonist visits Rafayel's villa | Present (mission start) |
| Undercover operation at Maxwell's banquet | 3 days after initial meeting |
| Discovery of Ever's interest in Jewel Reef | During/after banquet |
| Dive into the blue hole | Night of the banquet |
| Underwater Kiss | while in “Treasure hunt” |
| Recovery of Tome of the Sea God fragment | Immediately after dive |
| MC remembers her promise with Rafayel | After ritual in Tome of the Sea God |
| Return to Association with Aether Core fragment | Post-mission |
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Full Transcript:
Protagonist: It'll be hard to get close to someone like him.
Besides, this person is already on the Association's watch list.
Protagonist: (Looks like I'll have to tap into my precious "connections" to complete this mission.)
The villa on the bay quietly sits in the cool, salty sea air. Welcoming my arrival, the familiar iron gate is half-open as always.
Protagonist: I need to remind him that his habit of leaving the door open should be broken.
I close the door behind me and head to Rafayel's studio.
Rafayel: ...Like, don't get me wrong, it looks sooo much better. But your position still isn't visually appealing.
Protagonist: (There are other people here? That's rare...
The wind blows open another door before I can reach it, and the sound of waves resounding inside the house rushes to greet me.