Initial Investigation: The Millennium Library Anomaly (Node 1-1)

Your journey begins with reports of strange energy fluctuations emanating from the Millennium Science School's Grand Library. Students and faculty have noted unusual occurrences: books rearranging themselves, whispers from empty corridors, and a general sense of unease. President Rin, concerned about the potential impact on academic integrity and student safety, dispatches Sensei to investigate.

• Location: Millennium Science School - Grand Library (accessible via the main campus map, select "Main Story" then "Volume 1: Countermeasures," and finally "Chapter 1: The Clockwork Flower Pavilion").
• Objective: Locate the source of the anomaly within the Grand Library.
• Key Interaction: Upon entering the node, a cutscene will play. You'll find Yuuka (Seminar's accountant) and Noa (Seminar's secretary) already present, attempting to document the strange events. Yuuka, ever the pragmatist, is focused on the financial implications of the anomaly, while Noa, with her keen observational skills, is trying to understand its nature. This interaction is automatic upon starting the node and introduces their initial perspectives on the unfolding situation. There are no dialogue choices at this point; simply observe their conversation.
• Clue 1: After the initial dialogue, you will be prompted to examine the "Floating Tome" near the central research terminals. Interact with the glowing prompt (usually indicated by a hand icon) to trigger a brief cutscene revealing a faint, shimmering aura.
• Combat Encounter (Mandatory): As you approach the "Floating Tome," 3x "Corrupted Data Fragments" (Lv. 3, Light Armor) will materialize. These are digital entities formed from corrupted data. They are vulnerable to Explosive damage.

Combat Strategy: Corrupted Data Fragments (Node 1-1)

These enemies serve as an introduction to basic combat mechanics and elemental weaknesses. At this early stage, your starting students should be sufficient, but optimizing your team will make the fight quicker.

• Enemy Type: Corrupted Data Fragments (Light Armor)
• Enemy Level: Lv. 3 (This is a corrected level for early game content. The previous Lv. 38 was an error.)
• Recommended Damage Type: Explosive (deals 200% damage to Light Armor)
• Recommended Students (Early Game Focus):
  • Aris (Explosive, Striker): While a late-game student, if you've pulled her, her EX Skill, "Light-Speed Laser," deals significant single-target Explosive damage, ideal for quickly eliminating one fragment.
  • Akane (Explosive, Striker): Her EX Skill, "Explosive Shot," is a low-cost AoE Explosive attack, useful for damaging multiple fragments simultaneously. She's a solid early-game choice.
  • Mutsuki (Explosive, Striker): Her EX Skill, "Explosive Mine," places mines that detonate for AoE Explosive damage, effective for controlling the battlefield. Good for setting up damage.
  • Serika (Explosive, Striker): A reliable early-game Explosive DPS. Her EX Skill, "Furious Roar," deals single-target Explosive damage and increases her attack.
  • Hoshino (Explosive, Tank): While primarily a tank, her basic attacks are Explosive, and her survivability helps keep your damage dealers safe. Her EX Skill, "Relax Time," provides a shield and heals.
  • Junko (Explosive, Striker): A strong early-game single-target Explosive damage dealer. Her EX Skill, "Raging Bullet," deals high damage to a single enemy.
• Strategy:
  1. Team Composition: Aim for at least 2-3 Explosive damage dealers (Strikers) and one Tank (like Hoshino or Yuuka, though Yuuka is Piercing). A Healer (like Serina or Hanae) can also be useful for sustain, but might not be strictly necessary for this low-level encounter.
  2. Focus Fire: Prioritize eliminating one Corrupted Data Fragment at a time to reduce incoming damage. Even at low levels, reducing the number of active enemies minimizes potential damage to your team.
  3. Explosive Advantage: Utilize students with Explosive damage types. Their attacks will deal 200% damage to Light Armor enemies, making short work of these fragments.
  4. Debuff Awareness: Their attacks are primarily single-target, but can apply a "Data Corruption" debuff, slightly reducing accuracy. This debuff is generally minor at this stage but can accumulate. Keep an eye on your students' accuracy if the fight drags on, though it's unlikely to be an issue here.
  5. EX Skill Usage: Use your students' EX Skills as soon as they are available, focusing on the highest damage output or AoE if fragments are clustered. For example, if you have Akane, use her EX Skill when all three fragments are grouped together for maximum efficiency.
  6. Tank Positioning: Ensure your tank is at the front, drawing enemy aggro. This protects your squishier damage dealers.
• Common Pitfalls: Not using Explosive students will make the fight take longer, but it's unlikely to cause a failure at this low level. Ensure your students' equipment is up-to-date for their level.

Rewards for Node 1-1 Completion: