Aalto: “So Rover, now it's time for me to fulfill my promise. What do you want to know about the Black Shores?”

Rover: “What on earth does the Black Shores do?”

Aalto: “As you already know, we monitor and research the Lament, and we've got Resonance Beacons set up in every nation worldwide. The island our headquarters are built on is in fact a massive piece of Tacetite ore, which powers our various energy-intensive operations. This Blake Bloom is a product of that overflowing energy on the island. Our island is located in the perfect spot to accurately monitor the Lament, ensuring precise predictions. That being said, the Lament's behavior is constantly changing and we are still studying to understand its true nature. All we can do for now is to observe the Lament, study its patterns, and provide early warnings to countries worldwide.”

Rover: “Have you been stalking me?”

Aalto: “Alright, alright, no more beating around the bush. Yeah, we've had our eyes on you, but please trust me, we don't mean anything bad. We just wanted to make sure you're a dependable ally. The Black Shores members all work together to save the world from the Lament crisis. We've got talents from all walks of life, including skilled hackers, explosive experts, and even Fengshui masters... You name it, we have it. We like your skills and methods. So, what do you say? Ready to jump on board?”

Rover: “Do you know a person named Camellya?”

Aalto: “Camellya? Course we do! Yeah, she can be kinda unhinged, but she's indeed one of ours. Just so you know, she only took up this mission because of you! Quite the charmer, aren't you?”

Rover: “So she wasn't lying. She almost killed me!”

Aalto: “So you've met her already? Nice, saves me some time introducing. I know she can be a bit too... straightforward, in how she expresses herself, but... Don't worry. She won't do anything bad to you, really.”

Rover: “What are you doing in Jinzhou?”

Aalto: “We just received a warning from our Lament detection system. Another Threnodian is about to revive near Jinzhou city. So we came here to inform Jinzhou's Magistrate about it.”

Rover: “Another? Did similar things happen in the past?”

Aalto: “Yes. Entire countries had been destroyed... We're not letting such tragedies happen again.

Rover: “What is the relationship between me and the Black Shores?”

Aalto: “I'm just an insignificant Consultant at the Black Shores, so I don't know that much about all its hidden secrets. But I believe the piece of intel I'm about to share with you will make this trip worth your effort. This is not the first time you've been reawakened. Last time... You woke up at the Black Shores.”

Aalto: “Rover, we share the same goal. We're both aiming to fight against the Threnodians and prevent the Lament crisis.”

Encore: “Yep! Encore can prove it! The Threnodian is a bad, bad guy, and Encore and Aalto are the heroes of justice, so we're gonna stop the bad guys!”

Aalto: “I understand. Trust isn't something you can afford to give out that easily. Remember the Blake Bloom I gave you earlier? It is more than just a symbol. It also holds the key to our headquarters. I'm sure it will come in handy for you. Phew! Anyway, mission accomplished! We've got the Resonance Beacon secured, plus a sweet bonus of Court of Savantae's big secrets! Glad I got you on board, Rover. Looking forward to our future collaborations. Oops, almost forgot! Gotta check that Resonance Beacon again, just in case. Wait... This is... No, it can't be...”

Encore: “Hey, Aalto! WAAITT!”

Aalto and Encore run out of the laboratory