Next Time, On King of Invokations...

Next Time, On King of Invokations... is a World Quest in Sumeru.

It is unlocked after completing all of the following:

Archon Quest Chapter III: Act V - Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises
Sumeru Commission King of Invokations
Cyno's Story Quest, Lupus Aureus Chapter: Act I - Sands of Solitude

Steps[]

Talk to Fukumoto
Meet up with Fukumoto at Puspa Cafe
Talk to Cyno
Take some pictures of Cyno

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

Something seems to be bothering the novelist, Fukumoto...

(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Fukumoto, optional): Fukumoto: (This novel's definitely gonna be a big hit!)

(Talk to Fukumoto): Fukumoto: *sigh* I want to go back to Inazuma... How could this happen to me...; What's wrong?; Got writer's block?; Fukumoto: Traveler? *sigh* Don't even mention the novel. Those researchers working on Genius Invokation TCG are barely holding it together.; Fukumoto: According to a researcher I know quite well, the team encountered all kinds of problems that could only be described as baffling...; Fukumoto: For example, a Haravatat researcher suddenly asked a question one day.; Fukumoto: He said that if the effect descriptions on the cards are too long, it might discourage people who aren't used to reading long blocks of text from playing the game.; Fukumoto: Researchers are used to reading large chunks of text and aren't affected by this issue, but the long descriptions could very well turn potential players away.; Fukumoto: So he suggested cutting the amount of text on some cards in half to make them easier to read.; Is that really necessary?; Is it really that long...?; Fukumoto: It's not a problem to me... But the researchers are still working hard on this issue. After all, it's about the player's experience, and the fewer problems, the better.; Fukumoto: Anyway... There's an even bigger problem. They promised to help me find models for my novel, but something went wrong with that, too.; Fukumoto: Remember? I told you earlier about a researcher who said they'd introduce me to Tighnari and Cyno, and ask them to be the inspirations for my novel.; Fukumoto: But they're so busy. I don't think I can count on them for a while...; What will you do?; How will you get in touch?; Fukumoto: The researcher who received me was not able to help me with this, but he gave me an idea.; Fukumoto: He said Cyno sometimes goes to Puspa Café to play cards.; Fukumoto: If I want... I can try my luck there first. Or maybe they'll help me get in touch when they're free.; And... what are your thoughts?; Fukumoto: *sigh* By the time they're free, I'll have finished writing the novel.; Fukumoto: I guess I'll go myself and see if I can find Cyno.; Fukumoto: But if I'm lucky enough to meet Cyno at the café, how should I even introduce myself to him? What a dilemma...; Fukumoto: But there hasn't been any update on Genius Invokation TCG, and Cyno can only be playing the old version.; Fukumoto: *sigh* Can't this General Mahamatra find a way to keep the production team of Genius Invokation TCG in line...; Fukumoto: But if I'm lucky enough to meet Cyno at the café, how should I even introduce myself to him? What a dilemma...; I can help.; I know Cyno pretty well.; Fukumoto: Really!? That's amazing! But how did you... Uh, you know what? I'm not gonna pry further.; Fukumoto: What are we waiting for then? Let's head to Puspa Café right now! Hope we'll be able to catch Cyno...

(Talk to Fukumoto in Puspa Cafe)

Fukumoto: Shh... I—Isn't that Cyno?

Fukumoto: Look at his outfit, his hairstyle, and that hair color... This is exactly what a protagonist in a card game novel should look like!

This has no rhyme nor reason...

Fukumoto: Heh, just trust my instincts on the market. But now's not a good time to explain...

I actually know quite a lot of people who can fit into this category...

Fukumoto: Really? That's great. I'm working on the third book of "King of Invokations," and this time, I'm not going to base it on the gameplay mechanics of Genius Invokation TCG.

Fukumoto: I'm going to create an all-new way of playing. For instance... I could get all cards to be suspended mid-air on the field. Players will have to collect cards as they consider their next move, all the while preventing their opponent from collecting cards themselves...

Fukumoto: Hahaha! I'm getting excited just thinking about it! But we don't have time for this right now...

Fukumoto: Traveler, please ask Cyno to be the model for my novel... I'm counting on you!

(Talk to Cyno): Cyno: ...Hmm, this combination of cards isn't so bad.; Cyno: But they're not strong enough to deal with quick attacks...; What are you up to, Cyno?; Cyno: (TravelerTraveler)? I didn't expect to see you here.; Cyno: I'm in the middle of trying to build a Genius Invokation deck with a relatively slow attack speed.; Cyno: I'm hoping that the deck would allow the player to obtain an abundance of resources and plenty of powerful cards...; Cyno: But to be honest, it's hard to build a deck like that...; Cyno: Currently, in the Genius Invokation TCG community, some players prefer to use cards with fast attack speeds.; Cyno: At the beginning of the game, they play a large number of cards in one go in order to swiftly defeat their opponent.; Cyno: But I'm no fan of this tactic. I prefer to continuously accumulate resources in different ways...; Cyno: Seizing every possible opportunity, building up my advantage, and eventually securing the victory...; Fukumoto: Yes, yes! Wonderful! You're just like the main character in my novel!; Fukumoto: Sorry! Uh... I'm...; This is Fukumoto.; This is the author of "King of Invokations."; Fukumoto: Hello, General Mahamatra. I don't suppose you've heard of me...; Cyno: I've read your novel. It's very good.; Fukumoto: I'm truly honored!; Cyno: In the novel, every time the protagonist is at a disadvantage, he always manages to get a card that wasn't in his deck through various means, then defeats his opponent. This left a lasting impression on me.; Cyno: I understand that writing novels require taking a creative license, but this way of winning is a departure from the fundamental mechanics of Genius Invokation TCG.; Fukumoto: About that, well... Although I do play Genius Invokation TCG a lot, I'm not really good at it... And if you write about the duels with a competitive mindset, it wouldn't make for an interesting story.; Cyno: Hmm, is that so? Well, as luck would have it, I've just built two decks of cards, so we can play a few rounds of Genius Invokation TCG here. Maybe you'll find some inspiration.; (Now they are about to play cards...); (This guy simply wants to play cards...); Fukumoto: Eh? Playing with... with you? I'd love to, but the truth is...; I'll explain.; About Fukumoto's request...; You tell Cyno about Fukumoto's request...; Cyno: You're asking me to model for the illustrations in "King of Invokations"? That's certainly no problem.; Fukumoto: Great! Traveler, quickly! Help me take some pictures!

(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Cyno, optional): Cyno: (Is he the novelist?)

(Take a picture of Cyno)

You take several pictures of Cyno very quickly...

Fukumoto: This has been a big help. I'm sure Asagiri will make an excellent illustration!

Fukumoto: Thank you very much, Cyno. I'll be sure to send you a copy of the novel as soon as it's published.

Fukumoto: Uh, Cyno, the two decks you're holding are...?

Cyno: Didn't you promise to play a few games of Genius Invokation TCG with me earlier?

Fukumoto: Eh!? I—I'm not very good at it, so uh... Traveler! You're definitely better than me!

I've never played before.

You're better at this.

Cyno: Then the matter is settled. Here, take this quick attack deck.

Cyno: I'm going to use this relatively slower deck to see how I can deal with your attacks.

Fukumoto: I'll do my best, Cyno...

(Quest completes)

(Talk to Fukumoto or Cyno, optional): Fukumoto: Cyno, your play style is so... slow and deliberate...; Cyno: It's just an intuitive strategy.

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Next Time, On King of Invokations...	—
Chinese (Simplified)	《召唤王・下集！是…》 "Zhàohuàn-wāng - Xiàjí! Shì..."
Chinese (Traditional)	《召喚王・下集！是…》 "Zhàohuàn-wāng - Xiàjí! Shì..."
Japanese	『召喚王・下！って…』 "Shoukan Ou - Ge! Tte..."	"King of Invokations - Next Time!..."
Korean	《소환왕・하편!은 언제…》 "Sohwanwang - Hapyeon!eun Eonje..."	"Invokation King - Last Volume! When..."
Spanish	«Próximamente en El rey invocador»	"Coming Soon on The Summoner King"
French	La prochaine fois, dans « Le roi des invocations »...	Next Time in "The King of Invocations"...
Russian	В следующей части «Короля заклинаний»... V sleduyushchey chasti "Korolya zaklinaniy"...	In Next Part of "King of Invocations"...
Thai	[ราชานักอัญเชิญ - ตอนต่อไป! คือ...]
Vietnamese	"Vua Triệu Hồi II! Là..."	"Summon King II! Is..."
German	„Ass-Beschwörer“ ... Band II?	"Ace Summoner"... Volume II?
Indonesian	Judul untuk Episode Berikutnya Sang Raja Invokation	Title For the Next Episode the King of Invokation
Portuguese	A Seguir, em O Rei do Chamado Sagrado dos Sete...
Turkish	Sıradaki Bölüm: "Yakarışların Kralı"
Italian	Nel prossimo episodio di Re delle Invokazioni...

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