Advent No. 3: Season 1, Episode 4 “Under Pressure…”

Writer Theodore Dreiser put it this way: human souls keep reaching for one another and seldom manage it.

choices: 22
paid: 8
everything paid: 591

This episode has 22 choices, 8 of them paid, 2 outfit picks.

The priciest pick is “Extend my hand for a kiss at the right moment” for 49 diamonds, moving Zane.

You can play it free: every paid choice has a free option.

Romance steps here: Xander — 1.

Stats: Status in 4 choices, Awakening in 1 choices.

Katya Vetrova · Choices checked December 11, 2025

Relationships in this episode: Xander, Zane

If you chose “He could have at least said hello…” (55) with Zane in S1 Ep1
1
Hmm…
- No. No… –free
- Well, it’s certainly possible.free
  - You deal with Adriana only because you have to
2
I should…
- Extend my hand for a kiss at the right moment.49diamonds
  - cutscene
  - Zane: relationship
  - cutscene
- Remain distant.free
  - no effect
Path of Cunning
3
- I am pleased to finally meet you… (3 Cunning ).free
  - +1 Status
- I didn’t think we’d meet again. –free
- It’s a great honor to meet you in person. –free
If you took the paid scene with Zane in S1 Ep1
4
- Stand up for Adriana. (4 Resolve ).free
  - +1 Status
  - Adriana is grateful you defended her
  - Colonel Carver noticed what you did
- Apologize to the colonel.free
  - no effect
- Answer defiantly.free
  - no effect
5
Hmm, I suppose I’ll…
- Agree with Adriana.free
  - You can’t stand Colonel Carver
- Refrain from making hasty judgments.free
- Disagree with Adriana. –free
Four years ago. Sector C-162
6
- Sorry, my place is a mess…free
  - no effect
- Uh-huh, sometime…free
  - no effect
7
- And… does it have anything to do with how we met?29diamonds
  - Xander: romance
  - Xander: romance or friendship
- But… it’s all for the best?free
  - no effect
8
I should…
- Accept.49diamonds
  - +1 Status
  - Xander likes your nerve
- Decline.free
  - no effect
9
- Yes…free
  - no effect
- Stay silent.free
  - no effect
10
- Smuggling…49diamonds
  - +1 Awakening
- You want me to steal?free
  - no effect
11
- Why can’t your friend handle the deliveries themself?21diamonds
- Can I think about it?free
  - no effect
Present day. Central District. Sector B-80
12
I want to…
- Keep quiet.free
  - no effect
13
I want to…
- Respond aggressively.free
  - no effect
- Respond sarcastically.free
  - no effect
If you got rid of the contraband in S1 Ep1
If you lost the contraband in S1 Ep1 during the encounter with the Gorgon
If you escaped with the contraband in S1 Ep1 and didn’t lose the stimulants in S1 Ep2
If you offended Maria with your words in S1 Ep1
The next morning. Adriana’s Apartment → A few minutes earlier
14
Tell me…
- Can anyone hear our conversation?free
  - no effect
- When was the last time you saw Albert?free
  - no effect
Present time
15
Hmm…
- I’m sure.free
  - Maria: relationship
  - Maria: romance or friendship
  - You have faith in Maria
- I hope not.free
  - You’re not completely sure about Maria
You can make extra purchases one by one or buy everything in one go. The “Get everything” option is unavailable during the Diamond Rush event.
16
look
- White Chocolatefree
- Dark Water29diamonds
- Burgundy Wine49diamonds
- Get everything70diamonds
  - saves 8
17
I want to…
- Choose something else.free
- Continue.free
You can make extra purchases one by one or buy everything in one go. The “Get everything” option is unavailable during the Diamond Rush event.
18
look
- Tousled Blackfree
- Tousled (Dirty Blonde / Chestnut / Auburn / White)free
- Charming (Black / Dirty Blonde / Chestnut / Auburn / White)21diamonds
- Elegant (Black / Dirty Blonde / Chestnut) Auburn / White)29diamonds
- Elegant Auburn (Auburn / White)49diamonds
- Get everything275diamonds
  - saves 31
19
I want to…
- Choose something else.free
- Continue.free
20
It’s…
- A little unnerving, to be honest…free
  - You don’t entirely trust Adriana
- It’s reassuring…free
  - You’re starting to like Adriana more
21
I want to…
- Move back.free
  - no effect
  - Maria: relationship
  - For now Maria feels nothing for you
  - Maria is concerned about you
22
- Hide it!49diamonds
  - +1 Status
- I’m sure…free
  - You’re starting to like Adriana more
Several hours later. Central District. Research Center B-44 → End of Episode 4

All episodes: Advent No. 3, season 1 · Love interests and route cost