# They need a report on the state of the spears.

**Quest Group**: 113073
**Steps**: 42

## Summary

The spears, Your Excellency?
The tassels on mine have fallen off quite a bit.
It looks rather shabby, doesn't it?
You there, how's your spear holding up?
Mine is fine.
No issues at all.
So it appears.
Then please, only relay my message!

## Walkthrough


### Step 1

- **Dialogue**: 


### Step 2

- **Reward**: Chung! Seong! All clear on duty!
I have nothing but respect for you, Your Excellency.


### Step 3

- **Reward**: So, you've come from the armory?


### Step 4

- **Objective**: They need a report on the state of the spears.

- **Summary**: The spears, Your Excellency?
The tassels on mine have fallen off quite a bit.
It looks rather shabby, doesn't it?
You there, how's your spear holding up?
Mine is fine.
No issues at all.
So it appears.
Then please, only relay my message!


### Step 5

- **Reward**: Let them know we've run out of booze as well!


### Step 6

- **Reward**: It's quite inconvenient without a water flask.
Could you bring us a new one from the kitchen?


### Step 7

- **Reward**: Ah, you're back!
Did you get the flask?


### Step 8

- **Objective**: We can't afford to lose it again.

- **Summary**: Of course!
I'll be extra careful this time.


### Step 9

- **Reward**: Oh, what was the password again...?
If I forget it, I'll be in big trouble...


### Step 10

- **Objective**: Do I just pass through Heungnyemun Gate, like this? I'm rather new to all this...

- **Summary**: C-chung! Seong! All clear on duty!
I remember the password... I think.
Hmm... judging by your appearance, you must be the newly arrived official.
You can head right in!


### Step 11

- **Reward**: Being the hero of Donghae Province and all...
there should be no problem!


### Step 12

- **Objective**: Even the hero of Donghae Province needs to follow protocol, no?

- **Summary**: Eek! Of course, 
I know that without you telling me!
It's just that you're so famous, 
the rumors spread far and wide!
But... how do you know about this?


### Step 13

- **Reward**: Did gatekeeper Kang Danhyeok send you?
I'm in big trouble... no... I'm doomed!


### Step 14

- **Reward**: Just up until a few moments ago,
I had this very precious item on me... and now, I've lost it...


### Step 15

- **Objective**: What did you lose?

- **Summary**: It's a sword my mother gave me.
After the changing of the guard at Heungnyemun Gate today,
I tried to take it out, but only the sheath was there.
The sword has vanished into thin air.
I tend to lose things quite frequently,
but I must find that sword...


### Step 16

- **Reward**: I want to search for it, but as a gatekeeper
of Heungnyemun Gate, I can't leave my post...


### Step 17

- **Objective**: I'll find it for you.

- **Summary**: Really?
Thank you so much!
Perhaps, someone among the other gatekeepers
may have picked it up.
Why not ask them first?


### Step 18

- **Reward**: You could start with Gwanghwamun's gatekeeper Kang Danhyeok,
and Geunjeongmun's gatekeeper Nam Baeksan.


### Step 19

- **Reward**: I've obtained quite recently,
and now it's gone into the hands of some other...


### Step 20

- **Objective**: (Relay Nam Baeksan's words and sword.)

- **Summary**: You found it!
Thank you so much!!
So, I didn't drop it during the shift change,
but I had simply left it behind...
I misunderstood the situation completely!
Thank you for telling me!


### Step 21

- **Reward**: Did you see the bridge ahead? It's called Yeongjegyo,
and the stream below is Yeongjecheon.


### Step 22

- **Objective**: I saw it.

- **Summary**: Yeongjecheon flows down from Bukaksan Mountain!
It serves as a boundary, marking the positions of officials according to their ranks.
But at Yeongjecheon...
I accidentally dropped my flask into the stream's waters!


### Step 23

- **Objective**: (Explain Hong Jongjin's situation.)

- **Summary**: What? The Central Commander,
misplaced the official documents?
He's known for being meticulous.
It's the first time I've heard of him making a mistake!


### Step 24

- **Reward**: I just swapped shifts yesterday,
so I'm not included in today's guard change!


### Step 25

- **Reward**: C-Chung! Seong! All clear on duty!
How are you, Your Excellency?


### Step 26

- **Objective**: I'm fine. What's today's password?

- **Summary**: Uh... Dragon...
Dragons...
Ah, yes... "Dragons and Tigers!"
I remembered... er, I didn't forget the password!


### Step 27

- **Reward**: The head gatekeeper is diligent and hardworking,
so there should be no problem!


### Step 28

- **Reward**: Greetings, Your Excellency!
What brings you to Heungnyemun Gate?


### Step 29

- **Objective**: (Explain Hong Jongjin's report.)

- **Summary**: Ah! So Central Command Headquarters wants to figure out
why I've been so excited?
The reason is simple! During the changing of the guard at Heungnyemun Gate recently,
the Grand Royal Concubine herself was visiting, and smiled!
I've felt so good ever since because it due to me carrying out my task so well.
That's all there is to it!


### Step 30

- **Reward**: Thank you, Your Excellency!
Truly, there's no one like you!


### Step 31

- **Objective**: What do you need me to do?

- **Summary**: If you could subtly confirm the password at Central Command Headquarters...
I won't forget your kindness!


### Step 32

- **Reward**: Please, Your Excellency!


### Step 33

- **Reward**: Chung! Seong! You've returned, Your Excellency!


### Step 34

- **Objective**: The password is, "Silent presence, louder essence."

- **Summary**: With all due respect, Your Excellency...
that doesn't quite match the password I vaguely remember!


### Step 35

- **Objective**: The password is, "Morning dew's pure, night rain's truer."

- **Summary**: Ah! I remember now, Your Excellency!
That's it!
I am deeply grateful for your kindness!


### Step 36

- **Objective**: The password is, "Tiger's roar echoes, man's heart flows."

- **Summary**: With all due respect, Your Excellency...
that doesn't quite match the password I vaguely remember!


### Step 37

- **Reward**: How can I repay your kindness, Your Excellency?


### Step 38

- **Reward**: C-Chung! Seong! All clear on duty!
What brings you to Heungnyemun Gate?


### Step 39

- **Objective**: I'm here to distribute supplies. But first, what's today's password?

- **Summary**: It's "Sansu!"
I may forget things, but not every day!
You're so kind to distribute these
in person, Your Excellency!


### Step 40

- **Reward**: Thank you. I'll stand guard diligently, Your Excellency!
I remember the password well, so feel free to ask anytime!


### Step 41

- **Reward**: Nonetheless, please convey to the Central Commander
that I was happy that it ended up like so!


### Step 42

- **Reward**: Haha, we're fortunate to have you here, Your Excellency!

