Snake Lake Smuggling Ring Quest (Possible bug?)

[BuriBuriZaemon]

So, I already took the Data Catridge from Snake Lake Sewer L1. But then, when I talk to Torgun or Tekcha, I don't see any option to hand the Data Catridge, just "Chat" and "Goodbye".

They are the bandit or Guardian I suppose to give it to, right?

Or do I need to reach certain level of relationship for the option to appear?
My relationship with them is just around 1/4 of the bar.

[Joseph Hewitt]

The quest does have a time limit built into it, I believe. If it's not solved within the first two days then the smugglers escape. Check the news and see if that says anything.

[BuriBuriZaemon]

Oh no, I'm on day 5 already. I don't find the news but I guess it must have appeared on day 3 or 4. Is the lancemates I'm missing any good?

[macksting]

There are worse losses. The cop's tough and capable, but doesn't train well (and, like most NPC's, is missing a few useful skills.) The thief is pretty neat, too. However, the game gives no shortage of other lancemates, and I usually dispense with both of these.

[Anticheese]

After you grab the data cartridge then the rest of the mission is really easy, I won't say any more but the next character you make..You should be able to get the quest done in less than 5 hours.

[BuriBuriZaemon]

I see. I will still restart, thou, because I'm not satisfied with my char's build. Bye 4,000+ accumulated-yet-unused XP and 10 unassigned mechas. Lol.

Is there any other quests with time limit on them? Is the timer started when I activate the quest (by selecting it in the chat option) or is it day-related (say, must be completed before day 2)?

[Skulkraken]

All the quests have time limits (around 2 days or so).  The smuggling ring quest is just the only one that starts up (and starts ticking) the instant you enter the game.