Studying Scholar

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[Studying Scholar]

Hmmm...

The highest quality Red Potion ever...

If only I could figure a way to balance the consistency of the ground Red Herbs mixed with the water. That part is most crucial...

[Enrico Kaili]

Ah,

you've returned.

Learning about Brisingamen was truly fascinating. But since we've hit a plateau for now, I've started a new research project.

Hahahaha~

I'm sorry, but I cannot tell you about it for now, since it's confidential. But once I get a chance, I'll ask you for help.

Ah, I see. So it's true that Berling sealed himself in the ripple where the goddess' tear

fell into the waters.

Oh! I'm so excited! I don't know what to do first! Should I report to His Majesty or publish my findings or...

Oh, right.

Thank you for all the trouble you have endured for my sake. You are truly one of the best researchers I've ever met.

Then as promised...

I will give you something from my precious collection! Now, let me see what we have here...

Please...

Take this.

Please accept this as my way of thanking you for assisting in my

research. If the opportunity arises, I would like to ask you for your help once again. Now please, take care.

Why are you still here?

I asked you to go find Alfrik.

Ah~ I cannot wait...

I guess it's true that

the four Dwarves have been

awakened. Does this mean that Brisingamen can now be created?

If such a thing is possible, what do we need in order to create it? Let's review the information you've gathered...

There's Freya's Tear Drop Crystal, Freya's Jewel, the Never-Melting Snow Crystal found where Alfrik

used to stay, the Drifting Air from the path where Dvalin slept. Hmm.

Perhaps we could find something from the pond of Freya's Gold Tears where Berling is sleeping,

though I am unsure.

I also assume that the splendid Silver Ornament constructed by

Gher is also needed to create Brisingamen.

So what

do you think?

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I'm not sure...

I mean, maybe

Alfrik would

probably know, bu--

Of course!

That's a great idea! I'll wait here while you go and ask Alfrik. You're my only hope in completing this research!

(I shouldn't have said anything...)

Well, what are

waiting for? Please

come back as soon

as possible.

I suppose

you're right.

Still, who knows what exactly is in the Pond of Freya's Golden Tears.

Yes.

Ah! Right.

Hm, perhaps it would be

best to ask Alfrik first?

Hurry and seek him

out! And I thank you

in advance.

I guess he finally sang for you?

By the way, why didn't you speak to Grer the Dwarf? Oh right, the mine is heavily populated with monsters.

I know it won't be easy,

but please seek him out

and get more information.

Thank you in advance.

Hm...?

Did you forget the words to the song? Well, I didn't write them down either. Hahahaha! I guess there's only one thing you can do~

You've got to go back to Berling and ask him for the lyrics again. Good luck, and don't forget to memorize them this time.

It looks like you were able to answer that riddle. Good work!

That strange, unearthly feeling of dampness... Ah, you've brought Freya's Tear Drops! That means Grer must have awakened on his own now.

I suppose your next course of action should be to enter the mine. I'm sorry for the trouble, but I grow more excited with each new thing we learn.

It's only with your help that I've been able to make such progress with my research. Anyway, I shall share my conclusions with you later.

So are you heading for the mine now? Be careful around those monsters.

Dvalin's riddle?

He must have been

talking about the

endless war that

Freya had to cause.

There were two kings that

each had twenty knights. The kings and these knights fought and killed each other, and would be brought back to life the next morning by Freya until thousands of Valkyries filled Valhalla.

All forty-two

of them did this...

Everyday. It's an old

story that everyone knows.

In any case, it's about time that you investigated Berling. There's

a stream that begins northwest of Prontera and passes through a mine in Mount Mjolnir.

It may be wise to

start your search there and investigate any streams and

puddles that you can find.

Are you sure?!

Those items were

intended to create

Freya's necklace,

Brisingamen?

If the four Dwarves

awaken, Brisingamen may

appear before human eyes?

Fascinating. Just fascinating.

Let's see....

The place where

Dvalin is sleeping?

I assume it may be near

the place where the Monks

train, but I am unsure.

In any case, it would

to no harm to investigate

any leads yes? The monastery,

I believe, is to the east

of Prontera.

What...?

You actually

met Alfrik...?

I can't believe

the legendary Alfrick

is still alive...

Alfrik is one of the four Dwarves who created Brisingamen, the world's most beautiful necklace, for the goddess Freya.

Now I realize...

We've been gathering information related to an item containing the power of the gods!

Let's see...

There's another Dwarf, Dvalin.

Did Alfrik tell you anything about where Dvalin may be sleeping? Hmm...

For now, I suppose

it would be best to

investigate Lutie.

Somewhere there, I'm

sure you can find a remaining trace of the goddess Freya. If you were able to meet Valkyrie, I'm sure you'll be able to do this.

I've been thinking...

About those words

Valkyrie told you

to remember...

The beauty of the stars

Wanes in comparison.

We lost our hearts

To that golden hair

And those dazzling eyes.

What could that mean?

I'm beginning to doubt

what I think I know...

I can tell you've

gone through a lot...

So what did you hear

from Hermite?

You tell Enrico Kaili

what you were told by Hermite,

as well as your experiences

with Valkyrie.

I can scarcely believe this!

But if what you say is true, it may be possible for humans to possess godly power.

Hm? There's a reaction coming

from this thing that was sent from the royal court. Hm, come closer and take a look.

Enrico opened a locked chest, revealing an incredibly clear, shimmering jewel.

Isn't it amazing?

If what Valkyrie said is true, this jewel must be a crystal from Freya's teardrop.

I don't understand why all of this is happening so suddenly. For now, I'll have to think about the poem you heard from Valkyrie.

A cold snowy path on

which the goddess tread.

A blue river the goddess crossed.

A narrow path the goddess passed.

Four Dwarves that the goddess met...

I'm sure the four Dwarves are the famous craftsmen I've studied, but I can't determine what the rest of the poem means.

Now...

I'll need your

help once again!

Hah...!

Our work has just begun!

Now, head over to Lutie

and find some clues.

The poem mentions a snowy path, and this jewel was found there, so Lutie is a pretty well educated guess as the location of our next clue.

I hope we'll be

able to learn what

the goddess Freya has

left behind in Midgard...

Hahahaha...!

I like your attitute!

Once again, Nelliorde has

proven to be an excellent

judge of character.

The poem mentions

a snowy path, and this jewel was found in Lutie. So Lutie would be a pretty good place to search for the next clue.

Hmm...?

I see...

I know the work

I'm having you do might

be quite troublesome...

But rest assured,

I will reward you

once our work is completed.

Good help such as the kind

you provide is hard to find.

So have you

met Hermite? Hm?

He actually asked

you to do that?

For now, it looks like you might have no alternative. It would probably be wise to do what he wants. Knowing Charles, it's probably won't be too bad.

Hermite...?

Do you need more

information about him?

Oh, that's right!

He's a registered member of that Monster Research Organization. Why don't you ask the lady over there for more information on him?

If she'll let you look at her records, you can probably find out where he lives. Now why don't you talk to that lady towards the left part of this room?

So, have you

considered my proposal?

Work for me, and I shall

surely repay you.

What...?!

Then why bother

to speak to me?

If you just intend to

bother me, then please

leave right away.

Really?

If you could help me, that would be great! Before we start, would you take a look at this?

Enrico Kaili showed you a small white crystallization inside a box. It looked very fragile, but emanated an intensely

cold aura.

I call this the Snow Crystal.

It looks just like a snowflake, doesn't it? Strangely enough,

it's never melted.

A few years ago,

a young adventurer

gave this to me. I need to find this person so that I can find out exactly what this is, as well as where it came from.

Now, the person

who brought this to

me is, let's see, ah...

Hermite Charles.

When you find him,

please give him this letter.

Enrico gave you a small

letter addressed to Hermite

Charles that is sealed with

red wax.

Ah, you've arrived!

Yes, I was told by Nelliorde that you'd come. He always manages

to find me good, reliable help.

As Nelliorde probably mentioned,

I need some help in completing my research. Since you adventurers are always traveling, I was hoping you'd help me find someone.

Oh... Really?

I was really hoping that you'd be able to help me. But I understand if it's not within your capacity.

I suppose I can try to find another adventurer to help me. But if you change your mind later, please do not hesitate to lend me your assistance.

I'm not exactly sure why you've come to me, but I apologize for the fact that I'm unable to help you.

Right now, I'm far

too busy trying to

complete my research.

Please leave me alone

to do my work.

Do you know how

to make Red Potions?

You grind a lot of Red Herbs and carefully shake the liquid until you achieve the desire consistency.

If I could find a way

to produce them much faster,

I'd become rich in no time...