Blessing or Curse is an Event Commission and side commission for Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship.
Parts[]
- Food Crisis
- Boo's Gratitude
Steps[]
- Talk to Nekomata at the port
- Help Nekomata catch a fish
- Meet Bling at Lumina Square
- Meet Nekomata at the video store
- Complete The Truth About Gratitude
Gameplay Notes[]
- During Step 4, a trial Nekomiya Mana and Amillion are added to the team.
Trial Mode[]
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Max HP: 7,477 ATK: 1,831 DEF: 586 Impact: 92 Crit Rate: 27.4%% Crit DMG: 76.4%% Anomaly Mastery: 97 Anomaly Proficiency: 96 PEN Ratio: 0%% PEN: 0 Energy Regen: 1.2 Energy Generation Rate: 0%% Energy Limit: 120  DMG Bonus: 22.5%% |
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Dialogue[]
Talk to Nekomata at the port[]
Food Crisis[]
Special Event
"Food Crisis"
Story Description: Nekomata comes to the pier to fish, but is actually burdened with the task of helping the Cunning Hares get through their financial crisis by gathering food. After learning that you can fish, Nekomata gives this heavy responsibility to you.
- Nekomata: Huh? Proxy? What are you doing here?
I'm here for the fishing competition.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm here for the fishing competition. What about you? Since you're at the port, are you also interested in joining the competition?
- Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I was going to ask the same thing. Are you here for the fishing competition too?
- Nekomata: Fishing competition? Nah, I don't have that kind of fancy hobby.
- Nekomata: But you're not entirely wrong. I've got a pretty important mission today, and fishing's how I'll get it done.
- What kind of mission?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What kind of mission?
- Nekomata: Well, simply put, the Cunning Hares are having another financial crisis.
- Nekomata: We've gone through everything we have, even the expired cereal we used to prop up the table leg... Nicole dug out all the coupons she'd been saving over the years and told us to stock up on some daily necessities.
- Nekomata: And because of a certain stereotype, I ended up with a fishing experience coupon thingie. It says they'll provide all the gear here, and you can keep whatever edible fish you catch. Is that for real?
- It's technically true, but...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Technically, yes, but the coupon only comes with one free bait, so it's not exactly beginner-friendly.Technically, yes, but the coupon only comes with one free bait, so it's not exactly beginner-friendly. /
Well... It's technically true, but the coupon only covers one free bait. It's not exactly easy for beginners to catch something on the first try.Well... It's technically true, but the coupon only covers one free bait. It's not exactly easy for beginners to catch something on the first try.) - Nekomata: What? Only one free bait? Is the event organizer as broke as we are...?
- Nekomata: Right, you've entered this competition, you must be a pro at fishing, right? You know what? Here, take this coupon! I'll count on you to make sure the Cunning Hares get fed tonight!
- That's a lot of pressure all of a sudden...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hold on, that's a lot of pressure all of a (sudden...sudden... /
sudden!sudden!) - Nekomata: Chillax, Proxy~ I've always been a lucky cat, and my gut is telling me you're going to catch a big one!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hold on, that's a lot of pressure all of a (sudden...sudden... /
- Of course!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (No problem, I won't let you go home empty-handed.No problem, I won't let you go home empty-handed. /
No problem, just leave it to me! It's time to show you the results of my recent training! I promise you won't go home empty-handed!No problem, just leave it to me! It's time to show you the results of my recent training! I promise you won't go home empty-handed!) - Nekomata: Awesome! That's what I needed to hear!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (No problem, I won't let you go home empty-handed.No problem, I won't let you go home empty-handed. /
Help Nekomata catch a fish[]
- (While fishing)
- Nekomata: Eh? Something took the bait!
- Nekomata: This one's quite strong!
- Nekomata: You got this, Proxy! Tonight's dinner is in your hands!
- Nekomata: Just a little more, and we would have got it!
Boo's Gratitude[]
- (Fish up the Sharkboo)
Special Event
"Boo's Gratitude"
Story Description: The big fish underwater is actually a Sharkboo called Bling. It claims it will repay your kindness. Nekomata asks Bling to find them some food. Bling happily springs into action.
- Nekomata: Well, guess we did catch something in the end... but why is it a Sharkboo?!
- I wasn't expecting that...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I didn't see this coming. I knew we needed to watch out for weird stuff, but this little guy looked way too much like a fish!
- Bling: Ehn-nah! (Wealthy [sic] isn't weird stuff!)
- Nekomata: Giving a Sharkboo a name like that is weird enough.
- Bling: Ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-ehn-ne. (Thank you so much for saving me! I would've fried my motherboard if you hadn't pulled me out!)
- Bling: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne-ehn! (I'll repay you, I swear! Anything you want, just name it!)
- I'm good, thanks.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm good, thanks. Miss Nekomata over here is the one who gave us the opportunity to save you. If you (wannawanna /
want towant to) thank anyone, you should thank her. - Nekomata: I'll pass too. The Cunning Hares might be broke, but not so broke that we'd need to ask any favors from a Bangboo.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm good, thanks. Miss Nekomata over here is the one who gave us the opportunity to save you. If you (wannawanna /
- Anything I want?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Anything I want? That's tempting.
- Nekomata: Hey, don't get carried away. I'm not putting much stock in the words of a Bangboo who couldn't even save itself.
- Bling: Ehn, ehn-ne! (I mean it! Please trust me! I'll make it up to you!)
- Nekomata: Alright, alright. You seem pretty sincere, and we did lose our dinner fishing you up. How about this? Just grab us some food to make up for it. Anything will do.
- Bling: Ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-ne, ehn-ne! (No problem, leave it to me! I need to do some preparations, though. Please meet me near Lumina Square in an hour!)
- Nekomata: Whoa, it took off in a flash. Do you think it's really out looking for food?
- Nekomata: Oh shoot, I lost track of time! Proxy, can you head to Lumina Square and meet up with it first? I still need to grab those freebies from the supermarket. I'll catch up soon!
Meet Bling at Lumina Square[]
- (Interact with the Plaza Bench)
- (This is the meeting spot that Sharkboo "Bling" mentioned.)
- (It's already the appointed time, but there's no sign of any Bangboo around here...)
- Meanwhile...
- Nicole: Wow, what a coincidence, Proxy! I didn't expect to run into you here. Are you waiting for someone?
- (Tell Nicole about what happened earlier.)
- Nicole: What did you say? You and Nekomata caught a Bangboo named Bling, and that little thing promised to repay you, asking you to wait here?
- Billy: Boss, why don't we ever have luck like the manager and Nekomata?! We've already been to over a dozen stores today and only got a bag of crushed biscuits!
- Nicole: Shut up, Billy! Proxy, you and Nekomata are way too naive. What could a Bangboo struggling to save itself possibly do to repay you?
- Actually, we did refuse it.
- But it was so sincere.
- Nicole: *sigh* Proxy, you just don't get it. It made such a spectacle of things, even specifically choosing a far-off place like Lumina Square, just to have an excuse to run away!
- Nicole: Don't ask me why I know, but that's exactly what I taught Amillion.
- Don't teach Amillion bad things!
- Meanwhile...
- Bling: Ehn, ehn-ne! (Benefactors, thank you for waiting so long!!)
- Bling: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne-ne-ne-ne. (Benefactor, sorry for being late. Are these your friends?)
- Anby: Nicole, it seems like it isn't quite what you predicted.
- Nicole: Wh—What's the difference?! Even though it showed up, can't you see that it came empty-handed?
- Bling: Ehn-ne! Ehn-ehn-ne-ne, ehn-nah! (Bling didn't come empty-handed! Bling promised to bring dinner for the benefactor, so here it is.)
- Bling: Ehn-ne-ne, ehn-ehn-ne-ehn-nah. (Bling doesn't really understand, but it seems like many people find these little strips of paper very delicious, so Bling took more of them. Bling wonders if the benefactor will be satisfied?)
- Wait, these are—
- High-end buffet restaurant vouchers?!
- And a whole bunch of them!
- Nicole: ...
- Billy: Boss, this is totally different from what you guessed!
- Nicole: ...Ahem, Bling, your sincere gratitude is really appreciated. It might be hard to say this, but I think there's something important for you to know.
- Nicole: Actually, this fishing experience ticket that saved your life was something I had to queue for an hour under the scorching sun to get last week! And this morning, it was only after much effort that Billy managed to dig it out of the trash can downstairs.
- Nicole: Not to mention Anby, who not only carefully washed the ticket to get rid of the rotten egg smell but also ironed it flat with great attention to detail...
- Couldn't you put this effort to better use instead?
- Bling: Ne-ne, ehn-ne? (Bling doesn't quite understand. What do you mean?)
- Nicole: Ahaha, what I mean is, many people have put in unimaginable effort to save you. That being said, you're just treating everyone to a meal. Doesn't it seem a bit...?
- Bling: Ehn, ehn-ne, ehn-ne-ne! (Ah, I didn't expect that in this world, so many people would go so far to help little ol' Bling!)
- Bling: Ehn-ne, ehn-ehn-ehn-nah, ehn-ne-ne! (You're right, just giving you a few small pieces of paper can't be considered a real reward. Whatever you, my benefactors, want, Bling will definitely fulfill it!)
- Billy: For real? Then please give me the Starlight Knight limited edition belt that was released this month!
- Anby: The three-year VIP card for Gravity Cinema. Thank you.
- Nicole: Hey, this is our big break. Can't you guys show a little more ambition?
- Nicole: That said, my request isn't much too. Just get the office a new air conditioner and a set of the latest Carlishe skincare products! Oh, as for Nekomata, she already said she wanted a new phone. Any model will do, as long as it's the latest one. (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), how about you? - I'm good, thanks.
- The limited edition vinyl of Astra Yao's first album!
- Then... how about 141 vouchers?
- Bling: Ehn-ehn, ehn-ne! (Bling understands and will fulfill all of your wishes, my benefactors!)
- Bling: Ehn-ne-ne, ehn-nah? (But it will take some time to gather these things. Could you all come back here in three days?)
- Nicole: No problem. We'll leave everyone's wishes to you!
- Bling: Ehn-ehn, ehn-ne! (Then Bling will go and get ready! See you later, benefactors!)
- Nicole: Proxy, we have other things to do, so we'll head out first.
- With that, the Cunning Hares and Bling leave.
- (It seems there's nothing else to do at the Lumina Square. Since it's still early, should I go back to Torchlit Lighthouse and practice my casting technique?)
- (Huh? A direct message?)
- (Receive a DM from Nekomata)
Ah, Proxy, sorry for the wait! The line at the supermarket took forever! I just wrapped up here. Are you already at Lumina Square? Have you seen Bling yet?
REPLYYeah, I saw it. So did Nicole and the others.
Yeah. First time witnessing a Bangboo's wallet magic.
Huh? What do you mean?
REPLYIt's... hard to explain in a few words.
Words can't even begin to express my surprise!
Sounds like a lot happened. Should I call you?
Oh, by the way, I'm near your place right now. Where are you?
REPLYLumina Square, but I can head home right away.
Perfect, wait for me at my place. I'll be right there.
Got it, see you soon!
Meet Nekomata at the video store[]
Main article: The Truth About Gratitude
- (Talk to Nekomata in the parking lot)
- Nekomata: Proxy, I'm here!
- Your speed is impressive.
- There's no need to rush.
- Nekomata: I couldn't help it. You left your sentence unfinished, and I was really curious. Come on, tell me, what happened at Lumina Square just now?
- (Recount what happened earlier.)
- Nekomata: Ah? Ah, ah? Hold on, I need a moment to process this.
- Nekomata: Not only did Bling bring high-end restaurant vouchers, but it also said it would fulfill everyone's other requests... Although I'm grateful that Nicole didn't forget about me, I just can't shake the feeling that something's off about this!
- Are you saying its gratitude is suspicious?
- Nekomata: It's a bit suspicious! As a Bangboo, pulling out high-end restaurant vouchers is already pretty impressive, but being able to fulfill other requests too? Where did it get those things from? Could it be some kind of trap?
- Are you saying its ability to afford everything is suspicious?
- Nekomata: Exactly, it's suspicious! As a Bangboo, pulling out high-end restaurant vouchers is already pretty impressive, but being able to fulfill other requests too? Where did it get those things from?
- (Both choices lead to the following)
- Should we investigate?
- Nekomata: To prevent the financial situation of the Cunning Hares from worsening, I think that's necessary! But how are you going to investigate?
- My AI assistant might be able to find some clues.
- Fairy, can I ask for your help?
- Fairy: Roger, Master. Searching for Bangboo Bling's data from all the city's cameras...
- Fairy: Video data matching the appearance details of the Sharkboo has been found: 75 minutes ago, the Bangboo entered the Port Elpis Hollow from an unattended dock area, and re-entered the Hollow 15 minutes ago.
- Nekomata: Bling said it was going to find food, so it went into the Hollow? And it sounds like it went to the same place again after parting ways with you all.
- Things really aren't that simple.
- What exactly is in the Hollow?
- Nekomata: Proxy, let's go check it out!
- Alright, you take Eous to the port.
- Nekomata: Leave it to me. We'll meet in the Hollow later!
- (Start The Truth About Gratitude)
- Give me a second while I get everything ready.
- (Exit dialogue)
- (Upon starting the commission)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hello? Can you hear me, Nekomata?
- Nekomata: You're online! Great! Let's go!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Bling's signal is coming from the depths of the Hollow. Come this way!
- (After defeating the second group of enemies)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Bling's signal is just up ahead, and it looks like it has stopped moving.
- Fairy: Multiple biosignals detected nearby.
- Nekomata: Huh? Is Bling with someone?
- (Approach the gate)
- Nekomata: Proxy, look over there! It's Bling!
- (Bling is surrounded by a group of people.)
- (What on earth is going on...?)
- Ferocious Man: Hmph, Bling, I had a feeling that someone had been rummaging through the stuff we hid here, and almost wrongfully accused the brothers. Turns out it was you! I thought you had drowned and sunk to the bottom!
- Ferocious Man: You traitor! Last time, you almost got us under the scrutiny of Public Security. Not only did you escape and refuse to return, but you've even come to steal from us!
- Ferocious Man: Did I teach you thievery techniques so you could use them on your master? Apologize now! I might consider letting you off with a less severe punishment!
- Bling: Ehn... Ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-nah! (Bling... Bling won't apologize! Bling doesn't want a master like you anymore!)
- Ferocious Man: What did you say?
- Bling: Ehn-nene! (Bling says it doesn't want a master like you anymore!)
- Bling: Ehn-ehn-ne, ehn-ehn-ne-ne! (Bling used to think all humans were like you, but this time, Bling met people who treated Bling very well!)
- Bling: Ehn-ne, ne-ehn-ehn-ne, ehn-ehn-ne! (They wasted a precious fishing experience ticket to save Bling. They queued so long just for that ticket, and even had to fish it out of the trash and wash it thoroughly to get rid of the smell of rotten eggs!)
- Ferocious Man: So you came to steal from me just to repay them?
- Bling: Ehn, ehn-ne, ehn-ne-nah! (That's what you taught Bling! You took in Bling, so Bling had to steal things to repay you. These people saved Bling's life, so Bling has to repay them too!)
- Bling: Ehn, ehn-ne-ne! (Bling wants to give them tasty little paper pieces, cinema annual passes, strange belts, and other things they want!)
- Ferocious Man: Hahaha, so that's how it is! Those who saved you actually asked for so many things from you — what a greedy bunch!
- Ferocious Man: Bling, stop being delusional. You're just a foolish Bangboo. Those people who supposedly went to great lengths to save you only want to use you to get what they desire!
- Bling: Ehn... Ehn-ne! (That's... That's not true!)
- Nekomata: Grrr! I can't stand it anymore! How dare he hurt Bling like this! And besides, the Cunning Hares aren't like that at all!
- Calm down, Nekomata.
- They have an advantage in numbers.
- Ferocious Man: Oh? Is that so? Bling, open your eyes. Now, while I'm teaching you a lesson, where are your so-called benefactors?
- Ferocious Man: Can they really save you again?
- Nicole: That's right, we're here to save it!
- Nekomata: Huh??? It's Nicole and everyone else! What are they doing here?
- There's no time to think about that!
- Let's deal with these bad guys first!
- (Enter combat)
- Nekomata: Nicole... And everyone! We've come to help!
- Nicole: Nekomata? What are you doing here?
- Nicole [sic]: I'll explain later! Time to teach these guys a lesson!
- Ferocious Man: Who are you people? You have no authority here!
- Nekomata: Shut up, you bully!
- Nicole: How dare you call us greedy! Prepare to get schooled!
- (Talk to Bling)
- Bling: Ehn-ne... Ehn-ne, ehn-nah-ne. (It's my benefactors... Is Bling dreaming? You really came to save Bling.)
- This isn't a dream.
- We're here to save you.
- Nicole: Bling, don't worry, it's alright now.
- Nicole: Proxy, Nekomata, this isn't the place to talk. Let's get out of here first.
- (After completing The Truth About Gratitude)
- Anby: Nicole, I just checked. Public Security has already caught the group of thieves in the Hollow.
- Nicole: Phew... That's good to hear. Proxy, how did you and Nekomata end up in the Hollow?
- We thought that Bling's gifts seemed a bit suspicious.
- Let's head over to investigate.
- Nekomata: Nicole, why did you guys go there?
- Nicole: Ah, you remember the expensive restaurant vouchers Bling brought us? I thought it would be better to exchange them for money instead of stuffing ourselves with expensive food, so we went to that restaurant.
- Nicole: Who knew those vouchers were actually stolen a while ago, and the restaurant almost reported us for it. We had no choice but to return it to them.
- Nicole: Coincidentally, as soon as we left the restaurant, we saw Bling hurrying along. So we followed it all the way into the Hollow.
- Billy: Boss, if we'd known that Manager and Nekomata were there too, we wouldn't have had to pay a high price for the Carrot.
- Nicole: Shut up, Billy — things were so urgent, and (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) said that Proxy was working. I didn't think that much! - Nicole: Ugh... Now that I think about it, not only did we get nothing good from this trip, but we even ended up making a loss!
- Isn't that a daily routine for the Cunning Hares?
- I'm relieved that things have unfolded as expected.
- Nicole: Proxy, why are you laughing?!
- Bling: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne-nah... (Sorry, it seems like Bling failed to repay my benefactors and also caused trouble for you all...)
- Nicole: Oh, it's not your fault. Don't worry about it.
- Nicole: And the bad guys who bullied you have already been caught. They'll probably be in prison for a few years, so don't worry about them seeking revenge on you.
- That's right, you're free now!
- Bling: Ehn... Ehn-ne? (Free... Where should Bling go?)
- Nekomata: Nicole, let Bling stay with the Cunning Hares for now. Amillion will also be happy to have another Bangboo for company!
- Nicole: That works! Anyway, we secretly connected a wire from next door. Charging one more Bangboo probably won't make a difference.
- Nicole: Also, with your agility, grabbing a few more buffet vouchers shouldn't be a problem.
- Bling: Ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-ne! (Got it, Bling will work hard! What Bling does best is taking things out of humans' pockets!)
- That won't be necessary!
- You'll get caught by Public Security!
- Nicole: Alright, Proxy, stop worrying about it... Oh no, it's already so late! We'll miss the 141 special sale!
- Nicole: Proxy, we'll head off first. Hey, guys, hurry up! Don't fall behind, Bling!
- Bling: En-ne! (Roger that!)
- Nekomata: Proxy, thank you for today, bye!
- The four of them (and one Bangboo) hurry away from the port, sprinting toward the battlefield of time-limited deals... All's well that ends well!
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
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| English | Blessing or Curse |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 福兮祸兮 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 福兮禍兮 |
| Japanese | 禍福倚伏 |
| Korean | 전화위복 Jeonhwawibok |
| Spanish | Fortuna y desgracia |
| French | Bénédiction ou Malédiction |
| Russian | Благопроклятие Blagoproklyatiye |
| Thai | พรหรือคำสาป |
| Vietnamese | Là Phúc Hay Họa |
| German | Fluch? Segen? |
| Indonesian | Berkat atau Kutukan |
| Portuguese | Benção ou Maldição |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.5