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How can I break through the outer coating of the attic's false wall?

  • 1 of 8: You'll need a large, sturdy tool to do that with.
  • 2 of 8: A spade would work. Look around for one of those.
  • 3 of 8: There aren't any in the attic, so use its door to leave.
  • 4 of 8: Go down the steps and over to the left, then look across from the mill's front door to find a small shed.
  • 5 of 8: Unfortunately, its door is padlocked.
  • 6 of 8: Looking around inside the shed, you'll find a spade on one of the left-side shelves, but it's missing its handle.
  • 7 of 8: Take the spade after it's assembled, then return to the attic.
  • 8 of 8: Select the spade in inventory, then click on the false wall's hand icon to break part of its coating off.