Umbraton's history is really complicated. There are so many stories layered on top of each other, just like an ancient dig site... I-It's actually kind of my thing.

I bet lots of counterfeit items make their way into Lumopolis! And that's because... the appraisers there aren't very skilled, and their customers only pretend to care about art.

The shadow is watching you... and as an appraiser, so am I!

Eclipsites aren't real living creatures, but replicas of some sort... Uwaah, n-no, I don't really have any proof to back up my opinion. C-Call it intuition, I guess...

Hey! Come and meet my newest friend, all the way from Longzhou! Just look at this jewel-like paint... Huh? "Just a sandalwood chair"? Of course it is, so what?

Allura's the best collector in all of Umbraton. She has impeccable taste and a perfect eye for quality, so there's no way anything in her collection is fake!

The Museum has a new treasure on display?! Awesome! When can we go see it? Tomorrow? Or maybe... Let's go see it today!

I-I-I talked to three different people today, so I don't have any more energy to socialize!

Colossi are the epitome of Caelestite civilization! Its form, its color, and its patterns... You just have to let me stay here and study it!

You mean... I can study the Colossus whenever I want?! A-Am I dreaming?!

It's so bright here, I think I'm gonna melt away... Huh? You need me to watch the door for you? S-Sure! I'll pick out any "phonies" who show up pretending to be good people... or at least I'll try.

My power... wasn't the real deal?

Nothing but defective goods here.

Show your true colors!

Nothing escapes my sight.

Sugar levels replenished!

Ahh! So many people!

I can see more clearly now.

Ancient wisdom is always with me.

No falsehoods can deceive me!

There's no way you're asleep right now, right? Didn't you already sleep once yesterday?

Uncover the full truth!

A-Alchemy Stars...!

Oh, is it a new year already? Happy New Year! Wait... New Year's celebrations usually have lots of people, don't they? B-But if you're there, I think I can handle it! Let's go...!

Uwaah! W-W-Where did you come from?! P-P-Please stand at least twenty meters away when I'm busy with my work, and don't forget to cough, clear your throat, or stomp around when you show up!

Um, could I try a bite of this cake first? Just a little bite... Wow! This plate's pattern is just like what I read in those books about Caelestites! Where'd I put my magnifying glass?!

"Appraising antiques is a mentally strenuous task. As a result, the appraiser must consume even more food than the people producing counterfeit items!" That's straight from a book titled "Introduction to Appraisal." Huh? How'd you know I was the one who wrote it?

Wow! Has my Lumina gotten that much stronger? That was close, good thing I didn't damage any of my ancient paintings!

Power... I feel so much power welling up inside me! I bet I could even walk into a room full of people now! Wait... Never mind, I'm probably just imagining things.

You think I've gotten stronger too, don't you Navigator? I knew eating all that sugar wouldn't hurt me! Here, I'll even give you a third of my snacks... Or maybe just a fourth? You don't mind, do you?

A sugarpine frame with an adjustable latch, crafted in the ancient Gannon style. It's perfect... Huh? Ahhh! I-I-It's nothing, I was just looking for a nice frame to go with your portrait! What's that? You've never had a portrait done before? I-I can introduce you to a good artist, if you want!

You always come to play with me, Navigator... What? I-I-I could never find you annoying! I'm always happy to see you, and you're welcome to play with me anytime... N-Not that you have to or anything! It's fine if you don't have time for me...

I was always so scared of strangers before I met you... Sometimes I like to think that if I had a big brother, he would be just like you...

Wow, are you serious? The Academy of Arts wants to add me to their list of registered appraisers, and they need me to offer my expert opinion in court?! N-N-No way, I can't do it unless... unless you go with me! I'm sorry, is that asking too much from you?

You want to help me move some antiques around? Thanks! Oh, is that one too heavy for you? Don't worry, I'll take care of it! Y-You need to eat a little more sugar to get stronger.

*sniffling* I only ate thirty-seven snacks today. I'm so hungry that my head's starting to spin. I don't think I can hold on much longer...

Oh, is it a new year already? Happy New Year! Wait... New Year's celebrations usually have lots of people, don't they? B-But if you're there, I think I can handle it! Let's go...!

Hiya! I tend to lose my nerve when there are lots of people walking around, but you never seem bothered by it. What's your secret?

Good evening... Huh? It's morning already? Eheheh, time really flies when I'm working next to you, since I feel so at ease.

It's already night? Don't worry, I can still keep working... Wanna stay up with me too?

I'm still not tired, but you should definitely go to sleep soon. What's that? I won't get taller if I don't get enough sleep? Oh, so that's why I'm so...

Oh, is it a new year already? Happy New Year! Wait... New Year's celebrations usually have lots of people, don't they? B-But if you're there, I think I can handle it! Let's go...!

N-N-Nice to meet you. My name is Vergil, and I like antiques. Well, goodbye... Wait, those clothes are from Eraveil! You must be the Caelestite that came out of the ground a while ago!

A gift? I thought you wanted me to appraise something...

Thanks! Guess antiques aren't the only nice things in the world!

Wow... This is going with my most prized antiques!

Wow! You really know what I like now!

No forgeries will ever get past me...!

I've detected at least seven flaws.

L-Let me take a closer look.

I-I'm really not some "genius appraiser" or anything. Back when I didn't understand these things, I just spent most of my days looking at old paintings and antiques. After a while, I naturally learned how to tell them apart.

Why am I working at such a young age? Well, to tell you the truth, it's because I can't bear to lose my antique "friends"...

Some of the people making forgeries are even better at painting than the original artists. Their bold themes, the wonderful blending of colors, and the complex emotions they evoke... Oh! S-S-Sorry, I started rambling again.

Should I really be leading this many people?