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The Mystery of the Nautilus Hints

What am I supposed to do with the cable on the floor?

  • 1 of 7: You'll need some way to cut it loose from where it currently is.
  • 2 of 7: It seems to be caught on the grate.
  • 3 of 7: If only you had a way to pry the grate loose.
  • 4 of 7: Some kind of "lever" tool would do.
  • 5 of 7: Like an ice pick.
  • 6 of 7: Use the ice pick on the grate.
  • 7 of 7: Pick up the loosened cable.