Locating the Research Institute Key in Infinity Nikki

After finishing Chapter 8 of Infinity Nikki, there’s still plenty to explore. The quest titled Fifteen Years, Echoes of Wishes will open up a new Interlude chapter, where you’ll have the chance to secure a satisfying conclusion by saving all the stylists.

In this quest, you’ll need to visit Avicinda to learn more about his background, providing more insight into this intriguing character. You’ll also have to locate a special key to free the stylists from their captivity. By completing this quest, you gain the opportunity to craft the stunning Silvergale Outfit by collecting its sketches within the new chapter.

How to Begin the Fifteen Years, Echoes of Wishes Quest

To initiate this quest, make sure you’ve completed Chapter 8 of the main storyline. Giroda, now the new Wish Master, will be your next point of contact. Head over to the Temple of Wishes dressed in your Shrinking Outfit. Your main objective is to release the stylists who are trapped in cages.

Walkthrough for Fifteen Years, Echoes of Wishes

Your next task involves gathering details about a key from Avicinda, who is currently imprisoned in the dungeon as he was a key accomplice to Giroda. To do this, make your way to the Cavern Prison, located in the southwest region of the Desperation Orb Warehouse. You can teleport to the area quickly by using the Warp Spire.

Note: The Cavern Prison is the same location where you previously rescued Giroda during his wrongful imprisonment.

Once you speak with Avicinda, he’ll share his backstory and provide clues about the location of the key. He mentions that you’ll find it near the Research Institute, but it’s concealed under a pile of leaves.

Locating the Key Near the Research Institute

Head west from the Research Institute, where you’ll spot several piles of leaves by the rocks. Utilize your Purification Outfit to clear away the leaves. Eventually, you’ll uncover the key within one of the piles.

Caution: If you choose the wrong pile, you’ll encounter attacks from Esselings.

After discovering the cage key, bring it to the guards stationed at the Research Institute to free the stylists. It’s essential to speak to all the rescued stylists to finish the quest.

Rewards for Completing the Quest

Once the quest wraps up, you’ll unlock the Interlude Chapter titled Call of Beginning, which is necessary to craft the Silvergale Aria outfit. Additionally, you’ll have access to the sketches for the Wishful Aurosa outfit within the Hearts of Infinity. The rewards you’ll receive include: