subquest 18
Quest script with 8 states.
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Aranyo:
My husband really is a pain. He calls himself a scholar! And while we are fighting to keep ourselves fed, all he does is read books. Have you seen him? Why on earth did I have to go and marry a bookworm?
Do you really want to quit this quest?
OK. Perhaps you could have a look for him later.
Perhaps you might still find him...
I would be very grateful. If you find a poor writer, let me know. He's probably the only one in the whole village. He could be writing a poem at this very minute and might want to be alone. When he finds out that I'm looking for him, he might try to flee. So be careful.
Find the bookworm
Look for a man who is reading poems and wearing rags and talk to him.
Where is your husband?
I don't know where could he be hiding. He's become so good at it, that it's really hard to find him. Should I really hang a bell on his neck, like the shop keeper recommended?
Find Soon!
You hear a wonderful poem. Enchanted by the words, you follow the sound of the voice until you find a man in rags. This must be Aranyo's husband! You're just about to turn around, go back to Aranyo when he grabs your shoulder.
You're not from around here. Did my wife send you?Oh no! He knows who I am! Should I tell him the truth?
Aha. How nice to meet you. Wonderful weather we have today. Have you read a good book lately? I'm currently reading a book by Oja. I would highly recommend it.
I'm right, aren't I? My wife's jibes are getting so bad that I cannot read in peace at home any more. She just doesn't understand me and keeps sending people after me... You found me here, but I could go somewhere else at any time. How about if you keep it quiet that you saw me here? I will give you some good hunting advice if you do.
Go back to Aranyo and tell her that you could not find Soon.
Soon's secret.
You could not find him? I even laid out traps. Where the heck is he hiding? I'm so busy. What a sad fate I have.
Go back to Soon and tell him you were successful.
Here I am.
Did everything go well? You saved my life! Take this, adventurer. As promised, here's your reward.
You have received 7,000 experience points.
You have received 10,000 Yang.
Go back to Aranyo and tell her where you found Soon.
Hiding is difficult.
Thank you for not blowing my cover. It's not easy hiding from my wife. I just want to study here in peace.
Soon's whereabouts
You found him? Thank you so much! If he finds out that you found him, he might run off again. I will go there immediately. This time I'll get him! And you get this as a token of my gratitude. Just you wait, sunshine...!