Almost every major location in Assassin’s Creed Shadows holds a random event. One such occurrence can happen in𓄧 Sakai, where a m꧂an asks you to solve a riddle. Find out what the correct answer is.

What is the correct answer to the man’s riddle in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

While roaming Sakai in Izumi Settsu, you may encounter a man near the Kakurega. You must wager 50 Mon to start the riddle challenge, where he will also wager 50 Mon. He’ll then give you the riddle: “I am sucked in from the bottom and let out from the mouth. What am I?” The correct answer is, “Is it tobacco smoke?”

If you had chosen burp, he would’ve told you it doesn’t originate from the mouth, while the evil spirit choice correlates more to the Kappa. However, tobacco smoke fits the bill, where the man will express his disappointment in your correct answer.

Should you let the riddle man keep the Mon or tell him ‘I want my Mon’?

Even with the right answer, you’ll still face another conundrum as the man explains how he needs the money for his family. If you choose ‘I want my Mon,’ you’ll gain 100 Mon. But, if you let him keep it, he’ll provide you with Scout Intel or a World Rumor. Since it’s relatively easy to earn money in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, it’s best to let him keep it.

When faced with the choice between Scout Intel and World Rumor, remember that both are invaluable for knowledge gathering. The Scout Intel is particularly useful when your Scout meter is depleted, while the World Rumor can save you precious time by pinpointing a unique point of interest on the map. There’s not necessarily a wrong choice here, so choose the one that better suits your needs.

As you progress through your Assassin’s Creed Shadows playthrough, be prepared for more intriguing riddle situations like the one in Sakai. While I’ve only encountered this one so far, the randomness of these events means you could stumble upon this man or other NPCs elsewhere.