Illusion

Overview

Episode 17.1: Illusion continues the Rebellion's investigation after the Werner Lab Raid, introducing new dungeons, quests, and lore. This guide covers the **main questline**, **side quests**, and key rewards.

Episode Note

This episode can be skipped using an Episode Skip Ticket.

Summary

The story continues directly after the Werner Laboratory raid. The Rebellion is pressing forward with its investigation, and you're tasked with exploring a nearby abandoned mine.

Walkthrough

1. Meet Nihil M. Heine

Go to your private room in Prontera Castle.

Speak with Nihil M. Heine at (prt_cas_q 21, 39).

2. Visit the Rebel Contact in Einbech

Head to Einbech.

Find the Rebellion Member outside the Clana Nemieri base at (einbech 218, 80).

He’ll mention the new base expansion and give directions to the next location in Einbroch.

3. Go to Cat on Bullet (Secret Pub)

Travel to Einbroch and find Cat on Bullet in the northeast corner at (einbroch 302, 328).

Enter the pub and speak with Philopontes (Tes) in the northeast room at (pub_cat 93, 105).

He’ll update you on intel gathered from the Werner raid and assign your next mission: investigating an abandoned mine.

4. Reach the Rudus Entrance

Walk (do not use Fly Wings) one map north and one map east of Einbroch to reach ein_fild05.

Locate the Rebellion Member on lookout at (ein_fild05 156, 288).

5. Access Rudus Dungeon

Talk to the Rebellion Member to enter Rudus.

You can now freely enter the Rudus Dungeon via this NPC going forward.

Rewards Summary

Item	Source
Legacy of the Wise One (Title)	Main Questline
Cor Core	Rudus/Regenschirm Quests
Illusion Equipment	Exchange in Cor
Grace Equipment (Lv150+)	Post-Quest Unlock

Notes

• Party Recommended: Some instances (e.g., Regenschirm) require strong DPS.
• Episode Skip: Use Episode Skip Ticket to bypass.

Main Questline (Continued)

Finding Patrick Kaufman

1. **Investigate Suspicious Traces** in Rudus Dungeon:

  * Follow voices to **Abandoned Researcher** (Template:Coord).
  * She reveals human experimentation ties to Schwartzvald disappearances.

2. **Search for Patrick's Bracelet**:

  * Examine 6 random locations (e.g.):
    * Template:Coord
    * Template:Coord
    * (See minimap for yellow markers)
  * Obtain Test Subject Identification Bracelet.

3. **Report to Kaya Tos** (Template:Coord):

  * Rewards: Template:Exp + 20 Cor Core.

OS Occupation

1. Start the Instance:

• Party leader talks to Erst (Template:Coord).
• Defend NPCs until radio glows blue → interact.

1. Progress Through Phases:

• After meteor shower, head southeast (poison fog clears).
• Follow railway path (refer to

  File:OS Occupation Map.png

  OS Occupation Map

  ):
  • Locate Team Alpha (southwest).
  • Clear checkpoints by killing spawned monsters.

1. Final Battle:

• Defeat weakened Miguel (east of 3rd checkpoint).
• Talk to Erst to exit.

1. Rewards:

• Total: Template:Exp (split into 6 bundles).
• Unlocks 2nd OS Search daily quest.

Side Quests

2nd OS Search (Daily)

• Unlocked after completing OS Occupation.
• Objectives:

 * Clear residual monsters in the instance.
 * Rewards: Cor Core + EXP (scales with completion).

Notes

• Patrick’s Bracelet has randomized spawn points – use minimap markers.
• OS Occupation requires coordinated party play; solo is not advised.

Next Episode

Proceed to Episode 17.2: Legacy of the Wise One.