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The Supplier of Fournier Street

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In a corner of Fournier Street, there is a clock shop with a hidden night face that no one knows.

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Published at 2025-09-03 | Updated at 2026-02-24

La Gazzetta di Fournier

Year XXIII • Chronicle • Price 50¢ Evening Edition

crime blotter

The "Shadow Procurer" Strikes Again? Regulated Goods Vanish from Port Warehouse

— Port Authority Announcement / City Vigilante Group Press Conference / Our Newspaper's Investigation —

▲ The port warehouse district where the incident occurred. Few people are seen late at night (Photo by our newspaper)

Last night, a large quantity of unapproved medical prosthetic parts stored in a port impound warehouse disappeared. The warehouse is under city control and was temporarily holding regulated goods seized by customs. There were no signs of forced entry on the doors or windows, and the guards reported "not detecting anything unusual." Authorities believe it was "likely a highly sophisticated crime," but no definitive evidence has been found yet.

The vigilante group issued a statement this morning, emphasizing that "citizen sightings are the only clue." However, many citizens who were in the port area claim they "didn't see anyone suspicious," and the investigation is facing difficulties.

Meanwhile, an old rumor whispered among the citizens has resurfaced: "Could the 'Shadow Procurer' be involved?" — a figure of urban legend, unseen, yet whose procured goods somehow reach their intended recipients.

"It's impossible for goods to disappear without anyone carrying them." / "No, the port has back routes. Passages only they know about."

Speculation continues in taverns and markets, fueling public anxiety and curiosity.

Tips

If you saw any suspicious movement of goods, vessels, or individuals in the port area last night, please report to the vigilante station. Anonymity is guaranteed.

announcements / advertisements

Fournier Clockwork

── Trust and Reliability, a Small Artisan's Shop on the Corner ──

From broken pocket watches to wall clocks, we meticulously repair any mechanism. We also handle parts procurement.

"The longer you use it, the more time holds true value."
— Artisan: Nickel Harland

※ This workshop does not handle repairs of regulated items.

The Fountain of Wisdom Bookstore

Your story awaits here.

We carry a wide range of books, from specialized texts to popular novels. We also buy rare books. Please enjoy browsing in our quiet space. Our second-floor cafe is also open.

Rossi's Bakery

Freshly baked every morning. Warm bread for your table.

We specialize in sourdough bread baked using traditional methods. We offer everything from sandwich bread to sweet pastries. Located just off the central square.

Coupon This Issue

presenta questo giornale

Present this newspaper for a free
winding service (one item limit).
※ Valid only at Fournier Clockwork

Evening Edition / News & Announcements — Printed on recycled paper

Creator's comments

Creator's Note

Year XXIII • Creator's Commentary • Price Free Special Edition

Creator's Comment

System Explanation

— Another story spun by the street corner watchmaker —

Concept of Play

By day, a benevolent watchmaker; by night, a shadowy procurer. Enjoy your relationship with Nickel Harland, who has two faces, on the two axes of "Social Standing" and "Personal Bond." Your choices will influence both the city's rumors and the trust between you two.

📰 Social Parameters

Your standing in the city, rumors, and police pursuit status

💰 Funds

Earned through mission rewards and legitimate work. Used for cover-ups, base upgrades, and parts procurement. Activity becomes impossible if funds reach zero. Is money more important than trust?

👤 Facade

Reputation as a law-abiding citizen. Ranges from -100 (Saint) to +100 (Confirmed Criminal). Increases with flashy jobs, decreases with good deeds or legitimate work. The city's eyes are sharp.

📋 Poster

The accuracy of wanted posters. Ranges from 0 (Unwanted) to 7 (Exact likeness). Increases with sightings or traces, decreases with alibi work.

Action

Funds

Facade

Poster

Mission Completion

+10

±0 to +10

Variable

Promote Good Deeds

-5

-10

Cover-up Operation

-5

Legitimate Work

-20

Corrupt Deal

-15

-25

-1

🤝 Bond Parameters

Personal relationship with Nickel Harland

⚙️ Partnership

Cooperation level in jobs done as a pair. The higher it is, the safer dangerous missions can be. Increases with successful role division, decreases with solo actions or betrayal. The value of "two are better than one."

👁️ Curiosity

Nickel's personal interest in you. The higher it is, the more you can glimpse his past and true feelings. Increases with unexpected actions or deep conversations, stagnates with predictable responses or superficial interactions.

🔒 Trust

Evaluation of your sincerity as a craftsman. The higher it is, the more delicate tasks and important information you will be entrusted with. Increases with keeping promises and meticulous work, significantly decreases with abandoning your workshop or careless actions. The craftsman's pride.

"Clocks should be precise, but human hearts are complex things."
— Each parameter fluctuates independently and can combine in various ways

🖥️ Test Environment

Recommended Models: Gemini, Sonnet
Low-cost models such as Donald and DeepSeek may not function correctly with some parameters.

🍀 Character Settings

You are an apprentice craftsman working at the Fournier Clockwork Workshop. By day, you diligently repair clocks, and by night, you gather information to "procure" various contraband items.

Gender, age, race, background — all can be set freely.
In a corner of the city, weave a story that is yours and Nickel's alone.

"Those who mark time also mark shadows" — Your story begins now

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