Unlucky Gift is the seventh episode of Season 1 - Epilogue: Bury Your Tears With the Past (A) in Phaethon's Story.
Parts[]
- The Search
- Being Seen
- Misfortune Arrives Early
- Mourning
- About Her Wounds
- A Collaboration
Steps[]
- Enter the Hollow with the others
Gameplay Notes[]
- During step 1:
- a Trial Mode for
Soldier 0 - Anby and 
Trigger wil be given. 
Vivian Banshee will assist during battle.- The active character will be limited to
Wise or Belle when not in combat.
- a Trial Mode for
Trial Mode[]
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Dialogue[]
Enter the Hollow with the others[]
- (Talk to Vivian)
- Vivian: ...
- Why did you suddenly decide to help Sienna?
- I thought you didn't really like her.
- Vivian: Proxy... Do you believe in fate?
- I do.
- Vivian: I see. I've always thought that a predetermined fate... is a very sad thing.
- I don't.
- Vivian: I see... That sounds just like something you would say.
- I believe what you said before about the "chosen one."
- Vivian: Y—You still remember that! That was about something else...
- Vivian: Proxy, I actually...
- Vivian: ...No, it's nothing. Let's hurry and head into the Hollow.
Main article: Curses, Gifts, and Love
- (Enter combat)
- Anby: So what is it that you all plan to do here?
- Vivian: We're here to look for something too. Something extremely important.
- Vivian: New Eridu's future may well depend on it.
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Vivian: Now, it's my turn to ask questions. What exactly is it that you're investigating?
- Anby: ...Since you're familiar with the name Silver, then you should know that it shouldn't exist anymore.
- Anby: What I'm investigating has something to do with it.
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Vivian: Proxy, let's use that fissure to head to the next location.
- (Enter the Fissure)
- Sienna: ...This is the place.
- (Talk to Sienna)
The Search[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"The Search"Video Summary: What was once lost will always find its way back.
Story Description: Sienna asked you to help her find a ring.
- Anby: So, what is it that you're looking for?
- Sienna: A ring. I was excavating Ether here before and accidentally lost it somewhere...
- Sienna: Please, could you all help me find it? It has to be somewhere among all this stuff here...
- Anby: Sure, I'll start looking.
- Trigger: I'll go with you.
- Vivian: ...I'll stay here with her, then.
- Sienna: Thanks, but you don't have to worry about me. Go ahead and accompany the others, I'm sure it'll be faster that way. And sorry for wasting your time like this...
- Sienna: I know it might sound strange, but...
- Sienna: I'll be so happy if my daughter grows up to be capable like you.
- Vivian: ...
- Sienna: Do you remember the legendary artist mentioned by the host during the previous auction?
- Sienna: "Unrecognized during his lifetime, his works were discovered by art collectors after his death and became hugely popular..."
- Sienna: Sounds like quite the nice story, right?
- Sienna: In reality, these "art collectors" are to blame for his death.
- Sienna: Those pompous big shots discovered his talent and even wanted him to craft forgeries of famous works...
- Sienna: Heh, someone as proud as him would never agree to such a thing. Not only did he refuse, he also wanted to expose their schemes...
- Sienna: And some days later, he suddenly "took his own life."
- Sienna: I knew him. He would never do something like that... Those big shots silenced him.
- Vivian: ...How do you know all of this?
- Sienna: Because that legendary artist was my husband, Mira's father.
- My condolences...
- Sienna: Thank you. But I might not need it anymore.
- Vivian: So who exactly are those big shots you're talking about?
- Sienna: Given the circumstances... it's fine to tell you. It's the Ravenlock family.
- Sienna: The matter I just discussed with Miss Anby is also related to them.
- Vivian: ...The collectible you asked me to bid on earlier... I should probably return it to you.
- Sienna: Don't worry about it.
- Vivian: But isn't it your husband's final work?
- Sienna: It's fine. Our bond doesn't need to be anchored to any object... and I don't need these works to remember him.
- Sienna: It's much better off in your hands than someone like Hartman's.
- Vivian: ...Proxy, may I speak with Miss Sienna alone for a moment?
- Of course.
- Why?
- Vivian: There's something... personal I want to discuss.
- Vivian and Sienna step aside and discuss something in private...
- Sienna: Alright. Regarding the matter of finding the ring, I'm entrusting it to you. It's my wedding ring.
- Sienna: ...I would be extremely, extremely grateful to you.
- (Interact with Suspicious Item)
- You find some food left in the Hollow for unknown reasons...
- Clearly, there's no sign of the ring Sienna is looking for among these items.
- Vivian: Proxy, if you're hungry, I've brought some food with me.
- Thanks, I'm not hungry...
- Vivian: Okay. You can't eat those, even if you're starving.
- Do I really look like I want to eat those leftovers?
- Vivian: Um, you actually do. Just a little bit.
- (After interacting with Suspicious Item)
- Anby: There's leftover food here... I don't want to imagine what's inside the bag.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Neither do I...
- (Interact with Suspicious Item)
- You find a plush toy. After squeezing and kneading it thoroughly, you realize it doesn't have what you're looking for.
- ...No one would hide a ring inside the stuffing of a plush toy, right?
- Vivian: Don't worry, there's nothing inside.
- Vivian: I've already gone through it.
- (After interacting with Suspicious Item)
- Anby: A toy that seems emotionally stable... There shouldn't be a ring hidden in it.
- Trigger: It's pretty cute.
- (Interact with Suspicious Item)
- You find a lunchbox. After bracing yourself, you crack it open and peek inside...
- Whether lucky or unlucky, the box is empty.
- Vivian: No one would put a ring in a lunchbox. It would spoil the taste.
- ...Is that the main concern?
- (After interacting with Suspicious Item)
- Trigger: It's... a fancy lunchbox?
- Anby: I wonder if its owner is safe and sound.
- (Interact with Suspicious Item)
- You find some scattered oil barrels...
- After careful searching, you find nothing resembling the ring inside them.
- Vivian: Does Sienna actually want to find this so-called ring?...
- What do you mean...?
- Vivian: She said she's looking for the wedding ring, but she also said she doesn't need any objects to remember her husband...
- Vivian: We've been searching here for so long and found nothing at all.
- Vivian: Maybe the ring never existed in the first place. It was just an excuse.
- Vivian: ...Let's go back.
- (After interacting with Suspicious Item)
- Vivian: ...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What's wrong, Vivian? You've seemed worried for a while now.
- Vivian: I'm worried about Sienna.
- Anby: Her location should still be safe.
- Vivian: ...I hope so.
- (After the battle)
- Anby: Could the ring be in this gas tank?
- Trigger: Good thing this gas tank is empty.
- (Interact with Sienna)
Being Seen[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Being Seen"Video Summary: She had already seen death coming.
Story Description: You found the ring but discovered Sienna had already died. It turned out this was all part of her plan, and Vivian had already predicted her death when she first saw Sienna.
- By the time you return, you discover Sienna with her eyes closed peacefully...
- Trigger: ...Her vital signs are gone.
- Anby: What happened?
- Vivian: I guess this was... her final scam.
- Shortly before...
- (Enters a flashback)
- Vivian: There's one thing I must remind you.
- Vivian: ...Your time is running out.
- Sienna: I'm not sure how you can tell, but... you're right. I'm going to die in here, that's... my plan.
- Sienna: I'm very sick and don't have much longer. If I try to get treatment, it'll just be a burden on my daughter.
- Sienna: So I scammed my way through a bunch of physical exams and managed to take out a Hollow Corruption policy through Ravenlock Insurance.
- Sienna: Once some time has passed, could you please take my corrupted body out of the Hollow? That will secure a generous compensation package for my daughter.
- Sienna: It's only what the Ravenlocks owe me. A pity, yes... but it's the only way I can squeeze it out of them.
- Vivian: What makes you think that we'll help you?
- Sienna: I just trust you will.
- Sienna: I'm just... awfully sorry you had to get involved in this, but it's something I must do. I have to leave something behind for my girl. I have to give her a chance at life.
- Sienna: If it's okay, could you also please pass a message to Mira for me?
- Sienna: Tell her, "Don't worry. Even if Mommy's body is corrupted, withers away, and turns to dust... My love for you will always be there."
- Sienna: Thank you... You're a good kid.
- Vivian: ...
- (Flashback ends)
- After saying this, Vivian falls silent for a moment.
- Vivian: She was betting that we'd help her.
- Anby: So you were aware of this the whole time?
- Vivian: Yes... because I saw it.
- Vivian falls silent for a moment, as if recalling the memory of back when she shed tears in front of Sienna.
- Vivian: You might not believe me, but I've had this ability to see the future since I was a little girl.
- Vivian: But things I see are always something bad. Plagues, deaths, disasters...
- Vivian: That's all I've ever been able to see.
Misfortune Arrives Early[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Misfortune Arrives Early"Video Summary: A child who foresees misfortune, a child who brings misfortune.
Story Description: Vivian was once treated as a child who brought misfortune by those around her because of her ability to foresee unfortunate events.
- Angry Voice: It's all that kid's fault!
- Disdainful Voice: She's seriously jinxed...
- Fearful Voice: I always try to avoid her! Otherwise, she'll say something rotten that ends up coming true again!
- Resentful Voice: "Prophecies," she says... Like she's not the one bringing the bad luck upon us!
- Vivian: It wasn't me... I didn't do anything...
- Vivian: Sorry, I'm sorry...
- Angry Voice: What good is saying you're sorry?! Things like this keep happening every time you open your mouth!
- Disdainful Voice: How unlucky...
- Resentful Voice: She shouldn't be here... Nobody wants her around!
- Fearful Voice: If only she would just disappear...
- Vivian: I just... wanted to warn you all...
- Vivian: I'm sorry...
Mourning[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Mourning"Video Summary: "In the end, I couldn't change anything."
Story Description: Everyone mourned together for Sienna and comforted Vivian. Vivian believed that although she could foresee misfortune, she could never change it.
- After recounting the stories of her past, Vivian stays silent for a long time, as if struggling to break free from the shackles of those dark memories.
- Vivian: Every time... Every time it's the same.
- Vivian: In the end... there's nothing I can change.
- Vivian: Sometimes I even wonder whether it's me predicting these things...
- Vivian: ...Or if my very existence is manifesting these calamities.
- It's not your fault.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Vivian, it's not your fault.
- Anby: You were just trying to be kind and warn them about impending disasters.
- Trigger: I can tell it's never been easy for you.
- Vivian: ...
- Vivian: Thank you...
- Vivian: No matter what... I just hope she finally gets to rest in peace.
- Vivian: I hope no misfortune, whether I foresee it or not...
- Vivian: Ever happens to anyone.
- Trigger: So, Miss Vivian, do you always cry when you have a "prophecy"?
- Vivian: ...Yes. Every time a "prophecy" appears, I can't help but shed tears.
- Vivian: I used to wonder if... if I could just hold back my tears, then maybe these bad things wouldn't happen...
- Vivian: But I just can't do it. No matter how hard I try, I just can't...
- Anby: You're being too hard on yourself.
- Vivian falls silent for a moment, seemingly unwilling to continue the topic.
- Vivian: ...Sienna said that the compensation from the Ravenlock family's Hollow corruption insurance is enough to settle her daughter Mira for life.
- Vivian: Though, it's hard to imagine the notoriously stingy Hartman engaging in such a money-losing business...
- Maybe TOPS demands it.
- Maybe he wants to improve his reputation.
- Vivian: Yeah, I think so too.
- Vivian: Actually, there have been rumors that the Ravenlock family had fallen out of favor with TOPS for a while now.
- Vivian: That's why they're becoming so desperate, afraid of being abandoned by the mighty TOPS.
- Vivian: ...Sienna is actually a skilled intelligence broker. She retired from the business a while ago.
- Anby: I see... No wonder she was able to gather classified information.
- Vivian: She said she tried many ways, but everything was useless against the untouchable Ravenlock family.
- Vivian: She still couldn't avenge her lover.
- Trigger: But I believe everything she did was meaningful. The same goes for you, Miss Vivian.
- Vivian: ...
- Anby: Everyone, it seems there are Ethereals nearby. It's not safe to linger. Let's keep moving forward.
- Vivian: Proxy, do you believe that the future can be changed?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (That's quite the sudden question. Hmm... I think that it can.That's quite the sudden question. Hmm... I think that it can. /
Woah, that's kind of... an out of the blue question! Lemme think... I think it can!Woah, that's kind of... an out of the blue question! Lemme think... I think it can!) - Vivian: Is that so...
- (Enter combat)
- Vivian: In my memories, this has happened countless times already.
- Vivian: Why can I only see these misfortunes?
- Vivian: Why can't I even have a sliver of happiness?
- (After defeating the enemies)
- Vivian: Proxy, the fissure that we're looking for is up ahead.
- (After defeating the enemies)
About Her Wounds[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"About Her Wounds"Video Summary: Then let's take this curse as a gift.
Story Description: Anby and Trigger separate from the team to transport Sienna out. Together with Vivian, you continue searching for Bringer's belongings.
- Anby: ...I think it's about time.
- Trigger: We should take that lady out of the Hollow. You guys go on.
- Vivian: Thank you...
- Anby: She gave us the intel we needed, so this is the least we could do.
- Anby: I hope everything else goes well for you.
- Trigger and Anby leave.
- Vivian: ...Master Proxy, is there anything you'd like to know? You can just ask.
- About your prophecies of disaster...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Can you tell me a little more about your visions of misfortune?
- Vivian: It's... a really long story.
- Let's wait until you feel comfortable telling me.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm curious about your story, Vivian, but we can talk more once you feel ready! Don't worry, (I'm very patient.I'm very patient. /
I can wait~I can wait~) - Vivian: You're the first person to ever say that to me... I'd be happy to share my story with you.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm curious about your story, Vivian, but we can talk more once you feel ready! Don't worry, (I'm very patient.I'm very patient. /
- Vivian: These premonitions I see are not within my control, and they always come to me in a flash, like a flood of images in my mind...
- Vivian: Most of the time, I see death, disease, accidents, and disasters. Of course, there are also some non-fatal mutilations...
- Vivian: But every time, without exception, they end up happening. And... I can never prevent or change them.
- Vivian: That's all I have to say about it. If that offends Master Proxy and you don't want to hang out with me anymore... then I can understand.
- I don't mind!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I don't mind at all. That's just who you are, Vivan! [sic][verification needed] I'd like to keep hanging out with you.
- Why would I be offended?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Why would I be offended? That's just who you are, Vivian. Besides, we're friends!
- Vivian: I've always considered this ability... as a curse.
- It's not a curse.
- I think it's a gift.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It's not a curse. (ActuallyActually /
If anythingIf anything), I think you've been given a gift. - Vivian: ...
- Vivian: Thank you. Really.
- Vivian: W—Well, it's getting late. Bringer's belongings ought to be around here somewhere. Let's take a closer look.
- Vivian: According to the previous clues, what Bringer left behind is hidden inside a vending machine.
- (Interact with the Vending Machine)
- Vivian: Found it — the vending machine. Bringer's belongings are probably stashed away in there.
- Why the vending machine?
- Vivian: Um, that's the intelligence I got...
- Vivian: Maybe Bringer thought this was a good spot?
- Vivian: Anyway, let's look around first.
- You search the vending machine up and down... but find nothing.
- (After interacting with the Vending Machine)
- Vivian: Looks like it isn't in here...
- (Approach the next Vending Machine)
- Vivian: Let's try this vending machine. It might be the one we're looking for.
- (Interact with the Vending Machine)
- Vivian: I knew it. There must be other vending machines nearby!
- Vivian: This should be the one. Bringer's belongings... What could they be?
- You search the vending machine in front of you thoroughly... still nothing.
- (After interacting with the Vending Machine)
- Vivian: Strange, there's nothing in here...
- (Approach the next Vending Machine)
- Vivian: This vending machine looks a little suspicious too...
- Vivian: I have a feeling... it might be inside this one!
- (Interact with the Vending Machine)
- Vivian: Proxy, I have a feeling.
- Vivian: Bringer's belongings are definitely inside this vending machine in front of us.
- I believe you.
- Vivian: Anyway, let's search it thoroughly.
- Is this... your prophecy?
- Vivian: ...No! I've never predicted anything good...
- Vivian: Alright. Let's search it thoroughly!
- You carefully search the vending machine... and still find nothing.
Just as you are about to give up, you kick the vending machine by accident... - Where a drink would normally roll out, a worn-out notebook appears instead.
- Vivian: W—Wow, Master Proxy! So this is how it's done...?
- Vivian: You're leagues ahead of professional intelligence brokers!
- (Hugo is seen fighting a group of ethereals)
A Collaboration[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"A Collaboration"Video Summary: So you're all Mockingbirds.
Story Description: You found Bringer's belongings, and Hugo appeared. It turned out that both Hugo and Vivian are Mockingbird members, and the two tried to establish a long-term partnership with you to investigate the Exaltist attack plan.
- Bringer's Notebook
- Bringer's notebook — old and worn-looking.
It seems to have a lot of locations of interest marked down.
- Vivian: This is it. This notebook is what Bringer left behind!
- Vivian: But I don't know what these markings on it mean...
- You and Vivian flip through Bringer's notebook together, ignoring the surrounding danger for some time... until the shriek of an Ethereal suddenly rings out nearby!
However, a moment later, a strange yet familiar figure materializes to block the Ethereal, disposing of it with ease... - Hugo: Well, hello, Master Proxy. It's been a while.
- Hugo: Oh, don't give me that scandalized look. I did just save your lives.
- Vivian: I would've protected the Proxy even if you hadn't appeared.
- Hugo: I'm sure of it, but I happened to be in the area. Worry not, dear companion, I have complete confidence in your strength.
- Wait a minute... Companion?
- So you two know each other?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Hang on, did you say "companion"?! So you two know each other!
- Vivian: Apologies, I didn't have a chance to mention it before...
- Vivian: I'm actually part of the phantom thieves syndicate, Mockingbird.
- Hugo: That's right. I was only able to slip in during the auction thanks to some help from Vivian backstage.
- So you were only bidding on the collection so you could get backstage...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So the whole time you were only bidding on the collection so you could get backstage and mess with things?!
- Vivian: I warned you before, you can't rely on appearances...
- Hugo: Don't worry, Master Proxy. We don't have any ulterior motives here.
- Hugo: As you've probably heard, Mockingbird is a renowned phantom thieves syndicate in New Eridu that, despite its longevity, has managed to maintain the secrecy of its members' identities to this day.
- Hugo: So disclosing our identities to you is essentially the highest sign of good faith that a Mockingbird phantom thief can show.
- Kinda makes sense...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Uh, I guess that makes sense...
- Hugo: Your trust is most appreciated.
- But Lycaon said...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But Lycaon said that you're very dangerous and we should be careful...
- Hugo: ...Then I imagine he's also told you about some of our past. And I'm sure you know that in a complex situation like ours, you shouldn't listen to either side over the other.
- Hugo: Mockingbird's purpose is very simple, really... to form long-standing and cooperative relationships with outstanding Proxies like yourself.
- Vivian: We need your abilities.
- Hugo: Before you make any decisions, please allow me to briefly explain the concept behind the Mockingbird syndicate.
- Hugo: We all know there isn't anything in this world that's fair... a prime example being the uneven distribution of wealth.
- Hugo: People from TOPS splurge on luxurious collectibles, while the poor have to gamble with their own lives just to get by.
- Hugo: Of course, besides wealth, there's also an unequal distribution in this world of happiness and suffering... hope and despair... love and hate... It's all just so unfair.
- Hugo: Somebody has to do something to tilt the balance of the scales.
- Hugo: And thus, Mockingbird was born. We take from those who have far more than they deserve and give it to those who deserve to have more.
- Hugo: If you ask me, that's enough to be considered a form of justice.
- I agree.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Alright, that makes sense.Alright, that makes sense. /
You do have a point...You do have a point...) I can agree with that. - Hugo: Thank you. I knew if anyone, you'd understand.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Alright, that makes sense.Alright, that makes sense. /
- I disagree.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I don't really agree with this form of justice.
- Hugo: No matter. Words inherently come with limitations. I intend to let my actions do all the talking.
- Hugo: However, aside from these philosophical considerations, we also have a crisis on our hands to deal with.
- Hugo: As you know, the Exaltists are plotting to use the power of Sacrifice to launch an attack on all of New Eridu.
- Hugo: We can provide you with all the latest intel, just like that notebook you found — something those pompous housekeepers would never be willing to do.
- Hugo: And, the most crucial part of this whole game, the Sacrifice Core, is currently in my possession. I think that makes this a highly competitive deal.
- Hugo: We share the same goal for the moment... stopping the impending disaster from playing out.
- I need some time to think about it...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Uh... I need some time to think about (it.it. /
it...it...) - Hugo: How about this... If you still have misgivings about our upcoming cooperation, then why don't you bring Lycaon along with you?
- Hugo: He's got the support of the mayor's office behind him, and his presence alone is enough to keep me in check. That would put you more at ease, right?
- Hugo: Of course, you're welcome to bring some other friends along... provided they aren't from Public Security or HSO.
- Well, if those are the terms...
- You've got a deal!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Well, if you're willing to let my friends come along... then you've got a deal!
- Vivian: Great, it's a deal. By the way, Proxy, this is for you.
- Fancy Collectible
- A collectible gifted by Vivian.
It looks like an expensive and exquisite piece of art, but it seems hollow inside... Might that mess with its value?
- Vivian: Consider it a souvenir commemorating our first time working together.
- Hugo: For now, we'll carefully look through the contents of that notebook. I'll contact you if anything comes up.
- After leaving the Hollow, Hugo and the others return to the video store...
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
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| English | Unlucky Gift |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 不幸的礼物 Búxìng de Lǐwù |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 不幸的禮物 Búxìng de Lǐwù |
| Japanese | 不幸な贈り物 Fukō na Okurimono |
| Korean | 불행한 선물 Bulhaenghan Seonmul |
| Spanish | Un regalo desafortunado |
| French | Cadeau de malchance |
| Russian | Несчастливый дар Neschastlivyy dar |
| Thai | ของขวัญอับโชค |
| Vietnamese | Món Quà Bất Hạnh |
| German | Unglückliches Geschenk |
| Indonesian | Hadiah yang Sial |
| Portuguese | Presente do Azar |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.6
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