When the Night Knocks(Wuthering Waves)

You unexpectedly overhear two Exiles discussing a lost package during transit, with one of them intent on confronting Lollo Logistics about it.

Cultured Exile:

Three days ago, the delivery van reached Waving Battlefield near Whining Aix's Mire!

Cultured Exile:

Journeying from the New Federation to Jinzhou, it braved countless trials to arrive at its destination, but alas...

Tianhu:

Enough. Explain it in five words.

Cultured Exile:

Suspicious! Courier escaped! Package lost!

Tianhu:

You're the one who's in charge of this.

Cultured Exile:

Y-yes, but Boss...

Tianhu:

Whatever you do, do it right and do it clean. That's the Cruising Drake's principle. Finish what you started.

Cultured Exile:

Ah, Lollo Logistics! How despicable! Utterly insufferable!

Cultured Exile:

I shall reclaim the package myself, that much is clear!

The Exile grunts and storms toward the delivery station.

Upon arriving at Lollo Logistics, you notice the Exile departing after receiving the promise that his package will be retrieved.

Cultured Exile:

I've already explained what happened, just give me the package.

Cultured Exile:

If you can't, I'll... I'll file a complaint with your manager!

Courier:

Don't worry, Lollo Logistics always takes care of its customers. We'll definitely get back to you within three business days.

Cultured Exile:

Three days!? What if it's broken or lost? Don't you know how serious—

Courier:

Oh, if it's broken or lost, you can get a full refund. Plus, the shipping insurance you have covers it. So really, there's nothing to worry about!

Cultured Exile:

...If you say so. Come to think of it, Lollo Logistics has never missed a delivery... In that case, I'll come back later.

The Exile stresses the package's importance, and after a member of Lollo Logistics assures them it will be retrieved, he leaves in reluctance.

Follow the Exile

You engage in conversation with the Lollo member, named Lumi, who reveals that strange events have been occurring in the Whining Aix's Mire, where her team member lost the package. She asks for your help in recovering it, and to investigate the anomalies, you agree to assist her.

Courier:

Ahem! We promise, we deliver! Lollo Logistics is at your service! Is there anything I can help you... you with?

Courier:

Oh, I know you! You're the Rover! A household name in Jinzhou!

Lumi:

Hiya! I'm Lumi, the logistics team's good ol' captain. I head up the delivery team.

Lumi:

Do you have a package to send, or do you need something else?

Lumi:

Oh, he's a regular customer. He might seem unfriendly, but he follows the rules.

Lumi:

His package got lost in Whining Aix's Mire. Speaking of that place, something strange is going on there lately, so be careful when you're there, hmm?

Lumi:

It's a bit complicated... The lost package is labeled as "high value." My team member Fulei was supposed to deliver it.

Lumi:

He mentioned seeing weird things in Whining Aix's Mire, kinda like the stuff happening over in Tacet Fields.

Lumi:

I checked it out later and asked around in the port.

Lumi:

I didn't notice anything unusual lookin' around, but...

Rover:

But what?

Lumi:

I'm not sure if it's related... but ever since I've returned from the Whining Aix's Mire, I haven't had any dreams.

Lumi's Terminal:

We promise, we deliver! We promise, we deliver!

Lumi:

Ah, it's my coworker. Sorry, I need to take this call.

Lumi:

Yes? What? She's back at work already? But she's injured! ...Okay, please take care of her. Thanks.

Lumi:

It's one of my team members. She crashed while delivering an express package.

Lumi:

The doctor told her to rest, but she's already back to work...

Lumi:

Hmph... I need to bring her back. She can't be pushin' herself like this.

Lumi:

I was planning to search Whining Aix's Mire again, but now...

Lumi:

If you happen to be going in that direction, could you keep an eye out for that lost package?

Lumi:

Amazing! Thank you so much!

Impetuous Dockworker:

Unusual? Huh? What are you talking about?

Impetuous Dockworker:

Oh, I know... Someone's deliberately spreading rumors!

Impetuous Dockworker:

Port business is booming right now. They want to oust the competition to grab a slice of the pie. That's their game plan!

Impetuous Dockworker:

Those rascals must be trying to scare people off to hog all the profits! No chance! This cheap trick won't work on me...

Nervous Dockworker:

Waving Battlefield? I was there a week ago... on break... Ahem, can't let my boss know this.

Nervous Dockworker:

Anyway, I haven't had any dreams ever since then! It's so weird!

Nervous Dockworker:

I heard that some researchers screwed up an experiment there. Some even died in an accident... Wait, don't tell me I'm being haunted by their ghosts!

Nervous Dockworker:

Oh no, kind ghosts, have mercy on me!

Calm Dockworker:

Hmm, now that you mention it, I haven't had any dreams this week.

Calm Dockworker:

I used to have nightmares about the day my father left. He was devoured by a Tacet Field and never returned.

Calm Dockworker:

But since the dreams stopped, I've been sleeping better than ever.

Calm Dockworker:

Maybe it's my father who's been driving them away... Heh, maybe it's a blessing in disguise?

Investigate the depths of Waving Battlefield

Rover:

What happened here?

Investigate the depths of Waving Battlefield

Rover:

That white cat... Why are the Tacet Discords after it?

Rover:

I'll handle them first.

Rover:

The Somnoire gateway must be just ahead...

Rover:

But why is it closed?

In the Whining Aix's Mire, you encounter a white cat that escaped the Somnoire by train. It asks you to enter a mysterious gateway...

Strange White Cat:

Meow—

Strange White Cat:

Meow... meow...

Strange White Cat:

Meow!

Strange White Cat:

Meow—

Rover:

Feels like I'm floating... Is the cat helping me?

Rover:

This should be the last one.

Lumi:

Oh, hi! You're here!

Lumi:

D'ya know what, I had a dream just now! And guess what? You were in it!

Lumi:

My team members were asking for help, but I couldn't get to them.

Lumi:

I kept getting blocked or showing up too late.

Lumi:

I was so worried, thinking they might be disappointed or not need me anymore.

Lumi:

But later, I managed to find a girl who'd got into an accident.

Lumi:

I don't know how, but I felt like you were guiding me.

Lumi:

Talking with her made me see how important it is to support each other.

Lumi:

I help my team, and they help me right back.

Lumi:

I think that's where I found the strength to escape that nightmare.

Lumi:

I wouldn't have realized this without your help. Thank you so much, Rover.

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

After aiding Lumi in resolving her issues, you discover that the white cat can now speak. It explains that gateways have emerged across various regions, and it has lost its control over the Somnoire. It requests you to help reclaim its clearance.

Strange White Cat:

Thanks a lot...

Strange White Cat:

Only a bit...

Strange White Cat:

Somnoire breaks into world. My authority... lost.

Strange White Cat:

Many places... gateway open. Enter and fight!

Strange White Cat:

A sharp mind. You are smart.

Strange White Cat:

No energy left. Can't talk. Stop disaster. I trust you...

Strange White Cat:

Meow—

Rover:

(Lumi hasn't had any dreams since visiting Whining Aix's Mire.)

Rover:

(And the Illusia I just saw of her... This abnormal Somnoire seems to be trapping parts of people's consciousness in their dreams.)

Rover:

(If this has been going on for a while, Lumi might not be the only one trapped here.)

Rover:

(She dreams about her team, but what about the others? I need to find more clues.)

Yinlin:

I do want others to trust me, but...

Yinlin:

My priority is making sure justice is served.

Yinlin:

When I found myself in doubt, you helped me find myself again...

Yinlin:

Thank you, Rover.

Yinlin:

I like knowing someone has faith in me.

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

Strange White Cat:

Nice job, purr-fect!

Strange White Cat:

Dreams cleansed! Power restored! I can talk now.

Strange White Cat:

Somnoire is growing faster... If this keeps up, Solaris will be in danger.

Strange White Cat:

Walk through more gateways. Save people from dreams. Fight that person. I'm counting on you!

Strange White Cat:

Talking drains my energy. Need to rest now...

Strange White Cat:

Meow—

Rover:

(From the looks of it, I'm probably the only one who can enter the Somnoire as I please...)

Rover:

(Besides that cat, the only other people here are the ones trapped in their dreams.)

Rover:

(I will be the one to help them escape.)

Encore:

Hi, Rover! Are you ready for Encore's new story?

Encore:

Ahem, it goes like this...

Encore:

A long, long time ago, there was a Cloud Kingdom, where the amazing warrior Encore lived.

Encore:

Then she met you, Traveler Cosmos, Prince Cloudy, and many more new friends.

Encore:

Together, they defeated the Dark Cloud Demon!

Encore:

You're in the story this time! That makes a big difference!

Encore:

I'll tell you a new story next time, don't you worry about that.

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

Strange White Cat:

It's you...

Strange White Cat:

That person. He's awake...

Strange White Cat:

Black cat. He's formidable. My power. Limited again. Stop him, Dreamwalker...

Strange White Cat:

So tired. Must rest...

Strange White Cat:

Meow...

Rover:

(The cat's weaker than last time. What's worse, the Gatekeeper said the expansion is accelerating...)

Rover:

(I have to stop it before it's too late...)

Zhezhi:

I was just dreaming. In that dream, I tried my best to paint something new, but no one seemed to like it.

Zhezhi:

Instead, they just wanted more copies of my old stuff, treating me like some money machine.

Zhezhi:

But you told me to trust myself...

Zhezhi:

Thank you for supporting me, Rover.

Zhezhi:

Y-you don't have to call me "Master"...

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

Strange White Cat:

Hey! I can talk again!

Strange White Cat:

Power grows. Strong enough to fight him.

Strange White Cat:

Next time, I will talk even better!

Strange White Cat:

Help me... Too much sleep. This is the last time...

Strange White Cat:

I'm no cat, you know...

Changli:

So, are you interested in the details of that case?

Changli:

Back then, the Fractsidus killed Jing and his parents under the cover of night.

Changli:

They then posed as Jing's parents and lay in wait until Xinyi figured it out.

Changli:

But instead of exposing them right away, she played along, biding her time.

Changli:

After two weeks, the Fractsidus couldn't restrain themselves any longer.

Changli:

They used the pretense of searching for their lost boy to scout out Mt. Firmament.

Changli:

Of course, Xinyi was prepared for this. She used the opportunity to expose them in the act and capture them.

Changli:

I'd say your strategy is no less impressive than hers.

Changli:

Though our enemy's identity remains unclear... I'll support you, come what may.

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

Strange White Cat:

Meow! Haha!

Strange White Cat:

I can finally talk in full sentences!

Strange White Cat:

Yeah, yeah, try to meow or speak three words yourself. You don't want to know how it feels...

Strange White Cat:

Anyway, we're down to our last gateway.

Strange White Cat:

Once you rescue the last person from their dream, I can finally balance my control over Somnoire with the Gatekeeper's.

Strange White Cat:

That's when we can launch our final attack.

Strange White Cat:

"We" will finish this! Together!

Camellya:

If I really have the chance to kill you...

Camellya:

Well, because it's all about you.

Camellya:

Taking your life won't be easy, not with all the strong foes you've defeated.

Camellya:

Unless, of course, you step willingly on to my blade.

Camellya:

Anyway, it doesn't matter. I'd never force you into anything. No fun in that.

Camellya:

Your potential, your desires, your ambitions... They're what truly excite me.

Camellya:

But you know what's the icing on the cake? It's how you look into my eyes when you talk about these things...

Camellya:

Perhaps one day I'll whisk you away to a hidden land, where you'll be mine, and mine alone.

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

Strange White Cat:

You're back, Rover.

Strange White Cat:

Yes, finally we're here.

Strange White Cat:

I and all those you helped in the Somnoire are prepared for the final battle.

Strange White Cat:

Once you're set, we'll be ready to face the one responsible for all this.

Strange White Cat:

Let's repair the Somnoire and shut down his mischief for good!

You have rescued all the Resonators trapped in their dreams, and the white cat has largely regained its clearance. You and your companions are now ready to challenge the Ebony Gatekeeper.

Strange White Cat:

All set... It's time to fight!

Encore:

Here we come, Big Bad Demon!

Yinlin:

I'll give this show a grand finale.

Zhezhi:

If I can help then, I'll... I'll do my best!

Changli:

It's time to end this charade.

Camellya:

Oh, to dance alongside you in battle... I can't wait any longer.

Strange White Cat:

Now, give me your battle cry!

Lumi:

We promise, we deliver!

Strange White Cat:

Not that one. It should be "Let's go save the world again!"

Back on the train, the white cat reveals why you are the only one that can help those trapped in dreams—you hold the highest control over the Somnoire. It also informs you that those you rescue will forget everything that happened in the Somnoire once they wake up.

Strange White Cat:

Mission complete. Well done.

Strange White Cat:

No, he's just lost some control over the Somnoire. It won't be long before he tries to take it back.

Strange White Cat:

Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him.

Strange White Cat:

Hmm... If things get serious, I can call on you again, can't I?

Strange White Cat:

By the way, did you have something you wanted to ask?

Strange White Cat:

Its creation may not be the work of one person. At any rate, I can't say much more about it right now.

Strange White Cat:

Because you, or maybe your past self, told me to keep it hush-hush.

Strange White Cat:

If I were to tell you why, well... that's already saying too much!

Strange White Cat:

What I can tell you is, you're the Dreamwalker, the only one who can come and go in Somnoire as you please.

Strange White Cat:

You've got control over me, this gateway, and that sneaky black cat.

Strange White Cat:

Basically, you're the only one who can see this gateway and all the anomalies it causes...

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

Strange White Cat:

Anything else you want to know?

Strange White Cat:

Of course, silly! You didn't think that was all, did you?

Strange White Cat:

The black cat might be nursing his boo-boos now, but he's not out of the game yet.

Strange White Cat:

I'll find you if I need help, Dreamwalker.

Lumi:

If this is a dream, then what happened here isn't real...

Lumi:

Maybe a bit, but you know what? My team always has my back, dream or not.

Lumi:

Even in a dream, the friendship felt so real.

Lumi:

Thank you, Rover.

Lumi:

It was your support that kept me going.

Lumi:

So come find me in reality! I'll be waitin' for you!

Follow the Exile

Yinlin:

Oh. Thought you'd already left.

Yinlin:

The crisis is over. Why are you still hanging around?

Yinlin:

Outside, more dirt's getting swept under the rug.

Yinlin:

I'm ready to get back. But there is still one thing that's nagging at me...

Yinlin:

You. When I screwed up, you... had my back.

Yinlin:

But hey, dream talk. Who's to say what's real. Not like I screw up in real life.

Yinlin:

Heh, is that right? Prove it to me in the real world, then.

Encore:

This is the end of our adventure!

Encore:

In this story, the ten warriors defeated the Black Cat Demon!

Encore:

Not true! Cosmos, Cloudy, and the white cat were also part of our team...

Encore:

Of course they count! We are all brave warriors!

Encore:

And the Grape Kingdom is where the next adventure begins...

Encore:

No problem!

Encore:

Maybe the white cat can be the bad guy next time...

Zhezhi:

Thanks for your help, Rover...

Zhezhi:

I couldn't have finished that draft without you.

Zhezhi:

I still find myself swayed by my doubts.

Zhezhi:

Painting, for me, isn't just in the finished piece. It's the only place I can let my emotions out.

Zhezhi:

When I worked on that Xiehua Village piece, I felt like I was capturing the very essence of life around me.

Zhezhi:

Thanks to you, I felt bold enough to capture those fleeting moments.

Zhezhi:

I really need to be truer to myself...

Zhezhi:

Hey, could you visit me when you wake up? I want to show you my painting.

Zhezhi:

Okay...

Zhezhi:

I'll be waiting for you.

Changli:

Mmm, what do you think a dream is?

Changli:

I realized this was a dream through careful observation. It's often that same keen observation that reveals the deepest truths.

Changli:

Have you ever considered how someone with lost memories might confuse a dream with reality?

Changli:

Perhaps paying closer attention to your surroundings could bring you closer to understanding the true nature of "reality."

Changli:

It's just a theory. I could be mistaken...

Changli:

But when I found myself in Hongzhen in my dream, my mind was a blank slate.

Changli:

I knew where I was, but I had no idea why and for what purpose.

Changli:

I suspect you experienced something similar upon awakening in the Gorges of Spirits.

Changli:

Yes... I would advise you to pay close attention to the subtleties around you.

Changli:

If you've learned something from this dream, then it wasn't for nothing.

Investigate the depths of Waving Battlefield

Camellya:

Are you going to leave me? Again?

Camellya:

But I'm actually quite content here.

Camellya:

This is our arena! Look at all this, so much room for the chase...

Camellya:

Then why not stay a bit longer?

Camellya:

It's not all that different from reality, if you really think about it.

Camellya:

Well, what a shame.

Camellya:

But waking up isn't so terrible. After all, you never fail to keep things interesting in reality.

Investigate the depths of Waving Battlefield

Rover:

Hmm? What's that over there next to the train?

Rover:

"Delivered by Fulei"... This is the lost package. How did I not notice it before...

Rover:

I should give it to Lumi.

You pick up the abandoned package.

Go investigate in the Whining Aix's Mire

Follow the Exile

Rover:

(He better not be stirring up any trouble.)

Rover:

(No time to call the Patrollers. Let's see what he's up to.)

You return to Lollo Logistics with the package, only to find the Exiles furious about its damage and ready to pick a fight. Just then, Tianhu, the leader of the Cruising Drake, arrives and swiftly calms his subordinates. He then extends a genuine invitation for you to join his gang.

Cultured Exile:

It's already been three days and my package is still—

Lumi:

I'm terribly sorry, but could you please...

Lumi:

Oh, oh my!

Lumi:

This is your package, sir!

Cultured Exile:

Huh? Let me check... Wait! Look at this, it's damaged!

Cultured Exile:

Don't expect me to accept a damaged package! This is unacceptable!

Lumi:

This is our fault... Please accept my sincere apologies. We will compensate you for your loss.

Cultured Exile:

I don't want your compensation! I want my package! In one piece!

Cultured Exile:

Do you have any idea how important this—

Tianhu:

Ah, the Rover {Male=himself;Female=herself}.

Cultured Exile:

B-boss? Why are you here in person? I'm just...

Tianhu:

Silence.

Tianhu:

No need for compensation. The contents are still intact. We'll pay you the delivery fee.

Tianhu:

Did you retrieve this package yourself from the Waving Battlefield?

Tianhu:

I'm Tianhu, leader of the Cruising Drake.

Tianhu:

The package is secure, and we won't give you any more hassle. In fact, I wouldn't mind getting to know you better.

Tianhu:

Not in that way, of course. I heard you took down that beast at Norfall Barrens. The wilds have been quieter since then, which means more opportunities for folks like us.

Tianhu:

We're in need of skilled individuals like yourself more than ever. You'd fit right in.

Tianhu:

Think about joining us one day. The Cruising Drake always welcomes the best of the best.

Cultured Exile:

Hey, wait up, Boss! Why do you always have to walk off like that after talking...

Tianhu:

Shut it! It's about showing our style and drawing in new blood. Pipe down...

After Tianhu and his subordinates depart, Lumi expresses her heartfelt gratitude. You ask if she remembers what happened in the Somnoire, and as expected, she has forgotten everything upon waking... Now, you are the only person in Solaris who still remembers this adventure.

Lumi:

So... it's done?

Lumi:

Huh... Well, thank you so, so, so much for helping me find the lost package!

Lumi:

Ah? Why the sudden silence?

Lumi:

Oh no, what is it?

Lumi:

Heh, that's er... interesting! Didn't know you had such an imagination!

Rover:

(Just like what the white cat said. Only I can see these things...)

Lumi:

By the way, you won't believe what happened last night!

Lumi:

I had a DREAM!

Lumi:

Can't quite remember the details... but it felt sweet!

Lumi:

My coworkers said they had a similar dream... Maybe I managed to tell them how much I care about them in that dream.

Lumi:

Haha, because I'm Lumi, Luminary of Logistics!

Lumi:

Oh no, just got a rush order... Let me give you the payment first.

Lumi:

Again, thanks a bunch for your help! If you ever swing by my hometown, Yuezhou, I'll treat you to some local delicacies!

Lumi's Terminal:

We promise, we deliver! We promise, we deliver!

Lumi:

Got it, got it! Sorry, gotta dash! Catch you later!

Lumi:

Bye, Rover!

After bowing deeply, Lumi grabs a delivery crate and rushes out of the station.