Stage Summary
Chapter Three
Seeking the Legendary King
＜For Game Masters only, please read before starting the game＞
Objective
The player arrived on this island with the goal of catching the Legendary King. You explore the island, interact with its inhabitants, and gather information to help you catch the Legendary King. If you manage to catch the Legendary King, you will clear the game.
STEP 1：Fisher of The Straw Millionaire
In order to catch the Legendary King, you gather information from the islanders. It seems that the islanders desire certain items. By giving them what they want, you can obtain new items in return.
Answer
Give the small snapper to the old man → Glowing stones.
Give the glowing stones to the young boy → Biology encyclopedia.
Give the biology encyclopedia to the old lady → Diamond ring.
Give the diamond ring to the young lady → Legendary fishing rod.
You have obtained the Legendary fishing rod.
STEP 2：I Want to Catch Sweetfish! Where is the Crescent Pond?
At this point, there are two things you can do:
・Catch Sweetfish.
・Can't find the Crescent Pond.
Answer
・Catch Sweetfish:
Despite searching the entire island, you can't find the Miracle Worms. If the player is stuck, provide the following hint:"Is there any way you could learn more about the Miracle Worms? Think about it." When you ask the young boy, who remembers the contents of the biology encyclopedia, he provides the information that the Miracle Worms can be caught by fishing near a hole close to the sea during dawn.
"Top of the river" refers to the mountain's summit. As you walk near the summit, you'll find a small river. Use the Miracle Worms here to start fishing, and you'll catch ayu fish.
Take the fish to the old man who desires fish, but you won't receive any items. However, he gives you valuable advice: "If you ever need something back, don't hesitate to ask. I might return it." This advice will be important later.
・Can't Find the Crescent Pond:
You can't find the Crescent Pond anywhere on the island. If the player is stuck, provide the following hint:"Is there anything else you have to investigate about creatures? Try researching the creatures you've encountered." Ask the young boy, who remembers the contents of the biology encyclopedia, and research about tai and Sweetfish. You'll discover that tai fish live in the sea, while Sweetfish live in rivers. The round pond where you caught the tai fish turns out to be filled with seawater. Wait for low tide, and the water recedes, revealing a pond in the shape of a crescent. This is the Crescent Pond!
LAST STEP：Can't Catch It?!
Even though you have the fishing rod and found the fishing spot, you still can't catch the legendary Nushi. It seems like you're still missing some information.
Answer
If the player is still stuck, provide the following hint:"It seems like there's something else you can do. Let's reflect on everything you've done so far."
If the player is still unsure, reflect on the "wara-shibe" sequence together:
"The old man wanted fish and gave you a tai fish. In return, he gave you a glowing stone.
The young boy wanted something that glows and gave you the glowing stone. In return, he gave you a biology encyclopedia.
The old woman wanted information about creatures and gave you the encyclopedia. In return, she gave you a diamond ring.
The young lady wanted a fashion item and gave you the diamond ring. In return, she gave you the legendary fishing rod."
If the player is still unsure, provide the following hint:
"Take a closer look at the items you received in exchange for what others desired. Could you give that item to someone else? If you don't have it with you, ask the person who received it if they still have it."
Reverse "The Straw Millionaire" sequence:
Return the legendary fishing rod to the young lady and retrieve the diamond ring. The diamond ring is also a glowing item. Show the ring to the young boy, who desired something that glows, and you'll obtain new information.
If the player is taking a long time to decipher this note, provide the following hint:
"It seems like this note isn't meant to be read as a standalone. You need to review your possessions.
Following the instructions on the memo, you started fishing at the Crescent Moon Pond with the Legendary Fishing Rod held upside-down, and you successfully caught the Legendary King. You have cleared the game!