To begin the A Free Spirit mystery in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, head to the Vatican Post Office across the Tower of Nicholas V and inspect the noticeboard. You’ll find the “Missing Cat” poster that kicks off the quest. You will need to find the cat to complete the quest.
Initially, the Post Office area is restricted, and Blackshirts will attack if they spot you. Once you acquire the camera from Ernesto inside the Post Office, most restrictions will be lifted, letting you safely explore the area. However, you’ll still need to stay cautious, as high-ranking officers can see through your priest's disguise.
The flyer describes the missing cat, Signor Smushki, as having black fur with a tuft of white on his chest. According to the note, the feline was last spotted atop the Tower of Nicholas V. This is a hint for you to start your investigation.
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How to find Signor Smushki in A Free Spirit mystery in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Begin your search by heading to the Belvedere Courtyard. From the noticeboard, move past Valeria in the Pharmacy and into the courtyard area. Look to your right for a metal door leading to a garden filled with workers.
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At the far end of the garden, locate the scaffolding and use the ladders to climb up to the rooftops. Once on the roof, walk a little further and turn right to find Signor Smushki. The cat will be sitting calmly near a wall between two windows.
To complete this part of the quest, approach the cat, equip your camera, and snap a picture. After capturing the photo, return to the noticeboard and post it to finish the quest. Completing this task rewards you 100 Adventure Points.
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In addition to Signor Smushki, four other cats are scattered around the Vatican. While they’re not required to complete the main quest, photographing them adds to your notes and earns 10 Adventure Points each.
The Black and White Cat can be found near a tree in the pharmacy courtyard, close to Valeria. The Orange Cat is perched on a roof near the garden. To find it, enter the metal door opposite the garden entrance and climb the pipe near the locked wooden gate.
On the same roof, you’ll find the White Cat by walking along the overhang on the right side toward the three chimneys. Lastly, the Brown Cat is located on the scaffolding you used to reach Signor Smushki in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
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