I will be honest: when I first logged in and saw The Inverted Night Lantern on the event list, I thought it was just another quick combat run. Then I noticed the unlock conditions. I blinked at my Inter-Knot level. I realized I needed to finish an Agent Story I had been ignoring. After sorting everything out, I put together this route so you do not waste time bouncing between the TV sets in Random Play and Suibian Temple.
Two Things Are Happening at Once
There are really two pieces of content folded into this window. One is a limited-time investigation built around the Denizens of the Hollows. The other is Lucia’s Agent Story, Tales of the Dreamless. You can unlock the second story early through the event interface, but the first piece has its own entry requirements. Mixing them up is normal, so let me break it down the way I wish someone had broken it down for me.
The Denizens of the Hollows Investigation
This part is perfect if you enjoy poking at the strange wildlife and anomalies that live inside the Hollows. The core requirement is simple but specific:
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Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15
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Complete the Agent Story Mole in the Hole (I)
If you have not finished Mole in the Hole (I), do that first. I cannot tell you how many times I opened the event page, clicked through, and got bounced out because I forgot that prerequisite. Once you are eligible, you can participate through the TV in Random Play’s workshop. You can also use the TV in the inner room of Suibian Temple. That second location is easy to overlook, so if the workshop TV is not giving you the prompt, check Suibian Temple.
A big caveat: some event content unlocks at specified times. This means the event is not a rush-to-the-end situation. If your available stage list looks short, that might be by design. Log in later, clear the newly unlocked segment, and collect your rewards.
Rewards from this track include Polychromes and various upgrade materials. For me, the upgrade materials were the quiet MVP because I always underestimate how many I burn through while building a new Agent.
Lucia’s Agent Story: Tales of the Dreamless
Now for the part that actually made me stay up too late. Lucia’s Agent Story, Tales of the Dreamless, will be permanently available after the Version 2.3 update. If you miss the early access window, that is fine. The permanent unlock condition is completing Main Story Season 2 Chapter 4 “Memories of Dreams Bygone.”
The lore hook is beautiful. Legend says the Nightwatchers’ dreams connect to the night sky in the Hollow. So where does a Nightwatcher without dreams go to meet their fate? That question carries the whole story, and it gives Lucia’s journey a much heavier emotional weight than I expected.
During The Inverted Night Lantern event, you can unlock the Agent Story in advance through the event interface. After completing the corresponding commission, you receive exclusive rewards. That early access bypasses the permanent story requirement for the duration of the event. When the event ends, you will need to meet the unlock requirements if you still plan to experience the relevant story on a fresh account or if you skipped it.
Essentially, the game is offering two paths:
| Path | Requirement | Timing |
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| Early access during The Inverted Night Lantern | Use the event interface and complete the commission | Limited-time event window |
| Permanent unlock after Version 2.3 | Finish Main Story Season 2 Chapter 4 “Memories of Dreams Bygone” | Always available after update |
I recommend taking the early access path if you are already active. The exclusive rewards are worth it, and experiencing Lucia’s story while the event is live makes the whole Night Lantern atmosphere feel more connected.
How I Would Prioritize This
If I were starting from zero today, here is the route I would follow:
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Push to Inter-Knot Lv. 15 if you are close
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Complete Mole in the Hole (I) to unlock the Denizens track
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Check the event interface for Lucia’s early access option
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Clear whatever stage is currently open, then set a reminder for the next timed unlock
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Clean out the reward shop or mission list with Polychromes and upgrade materials
Do not sleep on the timed unlocks. I made that mistake once and had to squeeze everything into the last evening. It worked, but my tea supply did not survive.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this is a solid event package. The Denizens track scratches the curiosity itch, while Tales of the Dreamless delivers a more personal, somber look at the Nightwatcher legend. The split between temporary early access and permanent story access is also pretty fair. You are not fully locked out of the story if life gets busy, but you do get a nice bonus for participating while the event is active.
Take the few minutes to confirm your Inter-Knot level and Agent Story progress before you dive in. That little check will save you a lot of confused menu clicking. I speak from experience.