Duet Night Abyss: Completing The Greed Beneath the Sand

Within Altasia’s enigmatic realms lies a quest offering cryptic glimpses into its buried truths – The Greed Beneath the Sand. As Shirley’s reluctant companion, you’ll navigate tedious dialogues and shadowed passages, making this expedition as much about endurance as exploration.

Struggling with the labyrinthine storytelling? This walkthrough illuminates every pivotal choice and obscured path, transforming frustration into clarity.

Conquering the Desert’s Hidden Hunger

Initiating the Dialogue

After completing Art of Survival, locate Shirley near The Asphodel’s northern arcades. Engage her in discourse punctuated by these critical exchanges:

First Exchange: Defining Passion

Passion is the unspoken that hides from the light of day.	Chaos +3
Passion is the force that sustains life itself.	Wisdom +3
Passion is the will to unravel what you really want.	Benefit +3

Second Critical Choice

(Refuse)	Conversation termination
(Accept)	Dialog continuation

Research Paper Selection

Tell me… Has any of your work to do with true archaeology?	Empathy +3
For an academic report, it doesn’t really sound that academic.	Chaos +3

Final Insightful Rebuttal

That’s it — you see nothing up top and give up right away. No wonder the investor said he can’t feel any passion.

Morality +3

Compensation Negotiation

You came to the right person — I am the top-notch intellectual. Now share some of your research funding with me, and I shall help you.	Chaos +3
Pay up and I’ll help you brainstorm.	Benefit +3
Alright, let’s see if we can dig up some inspiration for you.	Empathy +3

Unearthing Mysteries

Navigate Icelake’s underground labyrinth, purging Filthoid infestations en route to the City Walls summit. Upon reaching the apex, prepare for this pivotal exchange:

Spare me your flattery. My reward — now.	Benefit +3
I’m just an ordinary Phoxhunter passing by	Morality +3
I was hoping to keep a low profile…	Chaos +3