Part of HoYoLAB Phainon Character Channel Event

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In a shadowy alley of Okhema, Cipher crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow at Phainon, surrounded by a pile of suspicious-looking boxes.

Cipher:

"Well, well, if it isn’t the great ‘Deliverer’ himself? Heard you never misjudge a relic… Funny, ‘cause I’ve got a few ‘trinkets’ lying around. Care to prove that title’s worth something?"

Phainon (smirking, arms crossed):

"You still owe me that holy grail you ‘borrowed’… But fine. Try me."

Cipher, ever the trickster, decides to putPhainon’s title of “The Deliverer” to the test—the man said to never misjudge a relic.

To see if he’s truly as flawless as the prophecy claim, she devises a little trick of her own.

“Since you’re so all-knowing… show me.

Discern the real from the fake—if you’ve really got what it takes.”

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"The Genuine Treasure Appraisal Challenge"

In the alley, five crates loom behind Cipher. Her smirk widens—she’s already bet against Phainon’s judgment.

Under the shadow of Dolos’ broken clocktower, five chests tilt precariously. Wind howls through cracks as Cipher lounges atop them, grinning like she’s already won.

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Phainon (wiping sweat, sighing):

"I miss when trials just involved fighting things."

Cipher (smiling, satisfied with the mini challenges):

“Aww, poor Deliverer. Lost in a world of riddles and relics!”

(She twirls a finger, as if spinning an invisible thread.)

“But hey—you did pretty well? That little sun inked on your neck… might not just be for show after all.”

(She leans in, voice dropping to a murmur with a glint in her eye.)

“Careful though. Next round? I don’t plan on playing fair.”

Cipher entrusts her item to Phainon. (Obtainable only when you get 3/3 correct)

Reward: Perfect scorers earn the title: "Cipher-Certified Appraiser"

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Illustration: ぽち丸 Story/Planning: _Minsan

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