Auxiliary Clue Collector
"The gift box is a 'small clue,' while the side quest rewards in the school are 'medium clues.'"
To some extent, this means that there are a large number of clues in the world of "It (the first part)," which naturally corresponds to a large number of Side Event.
It's quite possible that a large number of clues will be needed to fully investigate and find [Pennywise Joker].
Otherwise... attempting to track the Joker without sufficient clues could lead to serious problems and a dead end at some point.
Han Dong stared at the clown gift box on the table, which he had originally planned to take to school and open with Cas and the others.
Since this had happened, Han Dong could only examine the gift box alone.
(A special eye that exists on Han Dong flashed by, undetectable even at close range)
They immediately determined that the "clown gift box" on the desk posed no danger whatsoever.
Upon opening the gift box, a delicate smiley face brooch was found inside, along with a note explaining its contents.
(Small clue - [The clown likes to laugh loudly, and he also likes people who laugh loudly])
Han Dong stared at the information on the note and couldn't help but swear.
"What the hell! What kind of clue is this... I sold my body for five bullets, and this is the clue I got?"
Just then, something strange happened.
Click~ Click~ Click!
The Clockwork Device worn on the left wrist emits a series of overlapping sounds as multiple gears mesh and rotate.
"The Auxiliary Clue Collector is activating and docking with the Destiny Space... Please place the clues you have obtained on the top of the device's scanner."
The badge and the note were attached, and the evidence scan was complete.
The Clockwork Device, along with the mysterious internal magic array, seems to be constructing some kind of complex system.
I waited for about ten minutes.
The Auxiliary Clue Collector is now activated. Press and hold the button on the right side of the device to project the auxiliary interface onto the corresponding area (a blank area is best).
Han Dong immediately closed the window, reducing the brightness of the room to the minimum.
projection.
This technology! (Inner monologue)
The center of the projection image corresponds to a large clown head, which is currently displayed in gray.
Numerous branching lines emerge around the avatar, connecting with various unactivated clues.
There are also some lines connecting the various clue icons.
The importance of a clue can be determined by its size and distance from the clown's head.
It is divided into "large clues", "medium clues" and "small clues".
On the current projection, only one "small clue" in the corner is lit up, corresponding to the small clue that Han Dong just obtained, the "Startling Gift Box," with a smiley face icon.
Continue manipulating the Clockwork Device to fix the projection in place.
Then, the "clue collection map" can be manipulated using the left hand, which is equipped with Clockwork Device.
When Han Dong placed his finger on the lit-up smiley face clue, a series of messages popped up.
The clown likes to laugh loudly, and he also likes people who laugh loudly (it seems that you need to laugh loudly or wear a smiley face badge to enter certain areas?).
The remaining clues have not yet been activated, making it impossible to perform further deductions.
"Assisted simulation... this thing!"
Han Dong was immediately stunned by the clue relationship diagram projected on the wall and this intelligent auxiliary function.
It really is a [Auxiliary Clue Collector].
Once enough clues have been collected, they can be manually controlled to 'connect, 'assemble', and 'assist in deduction' various clues.
It even has some convenient functions that Han Dong couldn't have imagined.
Although Han Dong himself can perform the deductions, he needs paper and pen to record them... With this device, it becomes much clearer and less prone to errors.
Han Dong then tried to touch some of the unactivated side quest icons, as well as the clown icon in the center.
The side quest is not unlocked; related information cannot be obtained.
Ultimate objective unlock progress: 0%. Do not directly contact the ultimate objective (high probability of death).
"What's the deal with this device?!"
At the very beginning.
When Han Dong's head was inserted into Nicholas's body, Han Dong thought it was just an ordinary wind-up bracelet with a countdown Countdown.
Later, when he met Cas, he learned that this thing was also a communication device, with functions such as making calls, sending text messages, and sending faxes.
Upon entering the Knight Academy, the device was activated with additional basic functions such as the [Vault] and [Pass].
Now things are much better!
It can project an auxiliary panel that connects to the Destiny Space to help collect, organize, and deduce various clues.
"At first I thought it was some kind of mass-produced device in a Mechanical Factory."
Since the Clockwork Device can interact with the Destiny Space, it means that it is not a simple mechanical product. The magic array inside must be related to a group of people who specialize in studying the Destiny Space.
Could it be related to the clock tower?
Han Dong looked at this amazing clockwork device, which, in some ways, had surpassed the level of craftsmanship in the world he lived in.
"I'll have to ask Cas next time... This device's origins are really not simple."
In an instant, Han Dong's anger completely dissipated.
This seemingly useless little clue has now led to the discovery of an auxiliary system.
Moreover, this smiley face badge seems to be quite valuable.
Half an hour passed while I was pondering this.
Han Dong took the Parasitic Worm from the closet and rushed to school.
"Hmm... what's going on!?"
As Han Dong rode his bicycle to school, he noticed the unusual phenomena he had already observed yesterday, including missing person notices and curfew announcements on the streets.
Today, some more strange details have emerged.
Among pedestrians, about one in twenty people will have Red Balloon tied to or held by their wrist.
Of course, it's not strange for children to be holding balloons... but what's strange is that some adults are also holding Red Balloon and strolling leisurely down the street.
besides.
Regardless of age or gender, a small number of people wear exceptionally bright red lipstick on their lips, sometimes even overdoing it, which can look rather horrifying upon closer inspection.
Although they only make up a small portion, and although these people greet their friends and go to get off work and leave work normally, it makes the whole situation seem even more abnormal.
An eerie atmosphere slowly spread through the Derry Town.
"As time goes by, the clown is gradually influencing all the residents of [Derry Town]... This situation is more serious than I expected yesterday."
It's just a matter of time; it could lead not only for the clown to become stronger, but also for the entire town to deteriorate.
Once Cas and his group are free from the Hidden Event, they must act quickly.
If necessary, the four should be split up, working in pairs or even solo, to obtain clues with maximum efficiency... Continuing to delay like this will lead to certain death.