Contents
Introduction
Genshin Impact, developed by miHoYo, continues to enchant players with its captivating open world and rich storytelling. One of the latest additions in Version 4.8 is the “An Odd Textual Mystery” World Quest. This guide provides a complete walkthrough, from unlocking the quest to obtaining all rewards, ensuring you can navigate this adventure smoothly.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Quest Location
- How to Unlock
- Walkthrough
- Rewards
- Related Guides
Quest Location
An Odd Textual Mystery is located at The Akademiya, at the heart of Sumeru City. Begin your quest by heading towards Madame Faruzan, who can be found talking to herself by the fountain.
How to Unlock An Odd Textual Mystery
To unlock the “An Odd Textual Mystery” quest, you must first complete the “Afterword” quest from the Summertime Scales and Tales event. After completing “Afterword,” Collei will inform you of an exciting occurrence in Sumeru, allowing you to access this new quest.
Walkthrough
1. Go to the Akademiya
Begin by heading to The Akademiya as suggested by Collei. Inside, you’ll find Faruzan appearing preoccupied. Engage in conversation with her to start the quest.
2. Search for Clues Nearby
After discussing the conspiracy around the book “Reasoning Knows Not Time of Day, but Suspense Always Follows a Blizzard,” search for clues near the entrance to the House of Daena. Continue walking until you encounter Layla.
3. Talk to Layla
Layla will inform you that Kaveh was interested in the book and was seen searching for a marked-up copy. Proceed to find Kaveh at his house on Treasures Street.
4. Go to Treasures Street
After encountering Alhaitham, talk to Kaveh and follow him down the road. Along the way, you will meet Dehya browsing a peddler’s goods. Discuss the book with her, then catch up with Kaveh, who will be panting from running after you.
5. Talk to Tighnari
Next, go to Gandharva Ville to talk to Tighnari at Kaveh’s suggestion. He will provide more insights and tell you about the marks on the book.
6. Return to Treasures Street
Use the Teleport Waypoint near Lambad’s Tavern to return to Treasures Street. Head to Puspa Cafe and talk to Dehya and Candace about the book. Gather more clues at the House of Daena.
7. Go to the Palace of Alcazarzaray
After talking to Nahida at the House of Daena, head to the Palace of Alcazarzaray. Engage with Cyno, Sethos, and Dori, who are discussing the book. Once their dialogues are exhausted, return to the House of Daena and relay all information to Kaveh.
8. Catch Up to Kaveh as He Leaves
Finally, after purchasing the marked-up book, catch up to Kaveh as he leaves. Observe his conversation with Alhaitham to conclude the quest.
Rewards
Completing the “An Odd Textual Mystery” quest will reward you with:
- Primogems x20
- Mystic Enhancement Ore x4
- Mora x20000
- Hero’s Wit x2
Related Guides
For more information on related quests and guides, refer to the following:
- “Hello,” “Thank You,” and the Final “Goodbye”
- “The Falcon’s Hunt”
- “A Delicacy for Nara”
- “A Gifted Rose” Series
- “A Prayer for Rain on the Fecund Land”
- “Afratu’s Dilemma”
- “Agnihotra Sutra”
- “An Artist Adrift”
- “An Introduction to Indoor Archaeology”
- “An Unwavering Culinary Dream”
- “Another Home There May Yet Be”
- “Apocalypse Lost”
- “Aragaru’s Drawing”
- “Aranaga’s Memory”
- “Aranakin’s Old Friend”
- “Aranyaka”
- “As the Khvarena’s Light Shows” Series
Conclusion
The “An Odd Textual Mystery” quest in Genshin Impact offers players an exciting journey filled with intriguing puzzles and character interactions. Follow this guide to successfully complete the quest and enjoy the rewards that come with it. Good luck, Traveler, and happy adventuring!

