Short Summary: MC investigates a haunted painting in Raymond’s mansion, tracing it to reclusive artist Rafayel. Their confrontation reveals his cryptic knowledge of Lemurian relics (coral stones) and Wanderers, culminating in a deal to partner for future missions. The memory bridges Rafayel’s artistic persona and hidden divine pasts.
Timeline Notes:
| Event | Timeframe | Connections |
|---|---|---|
| MC’s mission (Raymond’s mansion) | Post-Deep Space Tunnel (2048) | Directly follows Chapter 01; establishes MC’s hunter role. |
| Discovery of Rafayel’s painting | Same mission (immediate) | Links to Addictive Pain (art as Metaflux vector) and Long Lost Treasure (Lemurian artifacts). |
| Rafayel’s studio encounter | Days after mansion incident | Confirms his dual identity (artist/Lemurian entity); foreshadows coral stone’s significance. |
| Coral stone revelation | Post-Wanderer fight in studio | Ties to Siren’s Song (Lemurian relics) and Micro Universe (Ever Group’s experiments). |
| "Unfair Deal" bodyguard agreement | Immediate aftermath | Sets up future exploration of Linkon’s shores (Whitesand Bay in Ripples). |
Note: I think the song lyrics in Part 5 is alluding to the sad story we have plenty of hints happened (the one where MC killed Raf OR the tsunami during his childhood in the present lifetime)
Key Lore Information:
Note: This memory reintroduces Rafayel as an artist with supernatural ties, contrasting his Ripples festival persona. Expands Lemurian Lore through art and relics, bridging past (Forgotten Sea) and present (Siren’s Song). Kicks Off MC-Rafayel Partnership, setting up their dynamic for future conflicts (e.g., Ever Group, Wanderers).
Transcript from the Wiki.
A holographic commission is shown on screen: