What to know
- The quest begins by speaking with Kaito in Alto Mundo.
- You must collect four separate clues scattered across different areas.
- Access to the Secret Lab requires completion of the VV Initiative questline first.
- After gathering all clues, return to Kaito to complete the quest and claim your rewards.
If you’re progressing through the hidden lore and endgame content in VV: Ultimatum, you’ll eventually encounter the quest “He Who Is Only Now.” This objective tasks you with uncovering four clues related to the mysterious King. While the clues are spread across multiple regions, the quest can be completed fairly quickly once you know exactly where to go.
Quick overview of He Who Is Only Now quest
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | He Who Is Only Now |
| Starting NPC | Kaito |
| Starting Location | Alto Mundo |
| Total Clues | 4 |
| Special Requirement | Secret Lab access through VV Initiative quest |
| Completion Step | Return to Kaito after collecting all clues |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated Time | 10–20 Minutes |
The quest takes players across several important locations in VV: Ultimatum. Most clues can be obtained through simple interaction with NPCs or hidden objects, though reaching the caged hollow may require Airwalk. The Secret Lab clue is the only one locked behind previous progression, making it the main prerequisite before attempting to finish the quest in a single run.
How to complete the He Who Is Only Now quest
Travel to Alto Mundo and locate Kaito. Speaking with him will begin the quest and task you with investigating clues concerning the King.
Once accepted, you can begin collecting the four clues in any order.
First clue from Enrique Santom
Locate Enrique Sanctum. Initiate dialogue with him. When presented with dialogue choices, select Option 3.
After choosing the correct dialogue option, you will receive the first clue.
Second clue from the caged hollow
Remain within the Alto Mundo region. Find the hidden Caged Hollow location. Use Airwalk to reach the elevated area where the hollow is located. Interact with the hollow to collect the second clue.
This is one of the easiest clues to miss because of its hidden placement and vertical positioning.
Third clue from Secret Lab
Ensure you have completed the VV Initiative questline. Enter the Secret Lab area.
Search for the interactable object inside the facility. Interact with the object to receive the third clue.
Players who have not unlocked the Secret Lab will need to complete the prerequisite progression before this clue becomes available.
Fourth final clue at the Outskirts/Percipice
Travel to the Outskirts (Percipice) area. Locate the commander leading the village. Look for the NPC holding a grey block while standing on the bridge. Speak with him to obtain the fourth and final clue.
Returning to Kaito and completing the quest
Verify that all four clues have been collected. Return to Kaito in Alto Mundo.
Speak with him again to turn in the objective. Receive your completion rewards and finish the current stage of the storyline.
The quest appears to be connected to a larger lore progression system that may receive additional updates in future content patches.
Quest rewards
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Attribute Points | +4 |
| Build Points | +4 |
| Skill Points | +1 |
The rewards are particularly valuable because they provide progress across multiple character development systems simultaneously. The additional attribute points help improve combat effectiveness, build points offer greater customization flexibility, and the skill point contributes toward unlocking or upgrading abilities.
Why this quest is worth completing
Beyond the stat rewards, He Who Is Only Now provides important lore connected to the King and ongoing story developments in VV: Ultimatum. Since the objectives are straightforward and most clues only require brief interactions, it is one of the more rewarding side quests available for the time invested.
The fastest route is to start at Kaito, collect the Enrique Santom clue first, grab the caged hollow clue while still in Alto Mundo, visit the Secret Lab for the third clue, and finish at the Outskirts commander before returning to Kaito. Following this route minimizes travel time and allows the entire quest to be completed in a single run.
