While in their disguise, Rover and Zhezhi approach a nearby “Exile” member
Weary “Exile”: “Never thought I'd get worn out from something this light…”
Rover: “Let me help you with that.”
Weary “Exile”: “Wow, thanks. I'll go take a breather then. Right, the rest of the supplies are in the northern warehouse…”
[Different Dialogue Option] Rover: “You're just out of shape.”
Weary “Exile”: “What did you just say?! That's it, I'm heading to the northern warehouse right now! Wait till you see me carry a hundred of those supplies... in one go!”
Across the supply boxes, they approach a log labeled “List of Controlled Painters (Updating)” as the header List of Controlled Painters (Updating) Log - Zhezhi’s Story Quest
Zhezhi: “I can't believe the number of painters involved. They know where they all live, too!”
Rover: “This may be just the tip of the iceberg.”
Zhezhi: “These addresses are not too far from each other, so the Art Exchange must be managing its network by districts. This camp is likely the hub for this district, handling transportation and supplies.”
[Different Dialogue Option] Rover: “What do these rankings mean?”
Zhezhi: “I wonder why Mingyan's paintings are labeled as "low"? Her skill is undeniable…”
Rover: “Maybe it's to do with certain... cooperation issues?”
Zhezhi: “They're keeping tabs on all these artists, monitoring their every activity, even stepping in to control them if they step out of line… Judging from the list, it looks like they're still searching for artists to create forgeries.”
Rover: “We must stop them from expanding their network.”
Rover and Zhezhi continue to investigate the camp, finding another log labeled “Delivery Record” Delivery Record Log - Zhezhi’s Story Quest
Zhezhi: “These paintings are all fakes. I don't remember the real ones circulating the market. How has this managed to be kept from the public for so long?!”
Rover: “Most of these paintings were sent to the Whining Aix's Mire. They risk being exposed if they transport through ports. Not to mention the threats from the Shanyun Art Exchange… We should look for more clues.”
Rover and Zhezhi continue through to the lower level of the camp, coming up to a stack of supply boxes
Zhezhi notices a record player inside and plays the recorded content
Mingyan: “...I want out of this.”
Yinfeng: “Impossible. We've never had anyone quit from a deal. Besides, you've already taken the money.”
Mingyan: “You can have the money back, every penny of it. I just want out. Please, I won't make it difficult for you.”
Yinfeng: “You think we'll let you go just like that after seeing our entire operation? You know what, we could work something out, but it'll come at a small fee. Gotta have insurance.”
Mingyan: “What do you want?”
Yinfeng: “A dead person tells no tales.”
The recording goes silent for a while before someone speaks again.
Yinfeng: “That's everything from our talk yesterday, Boss. She's still holding her cards close.”
Baici: “Keep an eye on her for now. If she tries anything, take her out.”
Yinfeng: “Understood.”
Rover and Zhezhi continue sneaking around the camp to search for more clues
Deep in a nearby cavern, Rover and Zhezhi approach a warehouse that is hidden away from sight