Archeologist

[Metz]

Although you need everlasting patience in an archaeological excavation, the feeling you get when you find something makes

all those long hours of study and research worth it.

Hm...?

Can I help you?

Great...!

Welcome to my

humble lodgings.

Hmm, let me see...

Uh, it pains me to say this, but I don't think you qualified to help me out. Once you gain enough experience though, I'll be happy to have you on board~

Hey, I think you might

be well suited for the job!

But do you think you could come back later? I've got my hands full with some other business.

Oh right, would you tell

me your name?

Okay then, I'll remember that.

Talk to you later, alright?

Oh really?

I see, I thought you

were an applicant for

the position I'm offering

to brave adventurers.

I'm sorry I made you wait,

but I had some research to finish and it took longer than I expected. Now, before I tell you more about the job, I want to test your competency.

The job I'm offering is

pretty risky and not just

anybody can handle it.

You'll actually go through

a series of tests conducted

by my trusted friends.

Now, the first person

you must visit is Arian

in Morocc. Please speak

to him and he'll give you

all the details about his

examination... I hope.

Once you're finished with

the test, Arian will tell you

what to do next. Afterwards,

come back to me so that we

can finally talk business.

Ah, almost forgot.

Arian won't talk to anybody

unless he knows them or

receives a message from me.

So if he's snubbed you in the past, just understand that's his way.

Shouldn't you leave

for Morocc to see Arian?

You better hurry in case

somebody else applies

for this little job.

I don't know if you realize

it, but I'm offering a golden

opportunity for the adventurer

who works for me. So don't

hesitate to see Arian.

And just so you know,

it's not a good idea to

judge Arian by his looks.

He's more than meets

the eye, you know.

I'm impressed that

you managed to get

Arian's approval! Oh,

and how's Daewoon?

He's a character, isn't he?

I'm not surprised

that Daewoon likes

you. Ah, but Jore is

always busy. Still, if you

know his schedule, you

should be alright.

Jesqurienne is

a brilliant woman.

Although I worry a

little bit about her

overconfidence, she's

a good friend of mine.

Dearles...?

Ah yes, he's one

of my shadier friends.

He's difficult to find

and he's only truly kind

to a select few, so...

It certainly doesn't

help that he's hopelessly

addicted to gambling...

Ah, Bakerlan~

I've heard that he's

been quite busy lately.

But that's how all big

businessmen are, I suppose.

Congratulations~

You managed to pass

all of the tests! You seem

to be the perfect person

to carry out this special

assignment!

By now, you must have

six Sobbing Starlight pieces.

I'm sure that you want to know

more about these fragments.

I remember last summer,

I found the wholly formed

Sobbing Starlight north

of Mount Mjolnir during

one of my expeditions...

Although it was in perfect

shape, once it was exposed

to the air, it began to crack

and shattered into the pieces

you now hold in your hand.

Now, an ordinary artisan

can't put the Sobbing Starlight

back together. This mysterious stone has some strange properties. But it's imperative for me to get this stone reassembled.

Once restored, a strange

pattern can be seen within

the Sobbing Starlight. I guess

that the pattern is a message

written in an ancient language.

Would you let me borrow

the pieces for a second?

I'll show you something

quite interesting...

Once you hand the pieces

of the Sobbing Starlight to

Metz, he pulls out a seventh

piece. Once gathered, they

begin to emit a strange light.

Since the pieces still

respond to each other,

I believe that it's possible

for the Sobbing Starlight

to be restored to its

original form.

We're still seeking

an artisan of great

skill for this task. Once

know right away. For now,

please hold on to these pieces.

Ah, you've come

just in the nick of time!

I just found someone who

may be capable of restoring

the Sobbing Starlight.

His name is

Engel Howard,

a legendary Blacksmith

in Midgard. I don't

know where he is, but maybe

his family in Geffen may know.

Unfortunately, that's all

the information that I have

to give you for now. You'll

have to investigate this lead

on your own,

Although I've made

some progress, I still

haven't found an artisan

capable of restoring the

Sobbing Starlight. Please

give me a little more time.

Keep up the good work.

I'm sorry that I don't have

have much information for

you to follow, but someone

with your abilities should

be able to find a way.

While you work things

out with Engel Howard

and his family in Geffen,

I'll continue my research

on the Sobbing Starlight.

Amazing...! You've

managed to restore

the Sobbing Starlight!

Now, I recently learned that

this stone can lead you to

an ancient place...

That's why we need to

know what the message in

the Sobbing Starlight means.

First, we need a Wizard that

is skilled in unlocking the

messages stored in gems...

Hmm. It would probably

be best to visit the Wizards

on the top floor of the Geffen

Tower. There's someone I know

there who might just be up for

this task...

Now that the

Sobbing Starlight

is restored, we need

to find someone who can

break the seal on the

gem's message...

For now, please visit

the Wizards at the top

floor of the Geffen Tower.

I know that one of them is

capable of getting the gem's

text on to paper...

The Wizard we're looking

for isn't in Geffen? Hm, at least we know he's near Comodo. Now,

while you investigate that lead, I'll continue to gather more

information on this gem...

You were able to get the

text in the gem printed on a

Record of Ancient Language?

Just as I thought.

This language isn't

one I recognize. It's

probably too ancient.

Fortunately, I know

one person who may

be able to translate this.

If he's not able to do it...

We'll have to give up.

Bring this Record

of Ancient Language

to a man named Frank.

I hope he'll be able to

understand what it says...

Frank Franklin has lived

in seclusion and only a few

people are aware of his skill.

But I can assure you that his

knowledge of ancient languages

is unrivaled by any mortal.

I suppose his interest

in history is what drives

him in work. Still, I've

heard that he doesn't like

meeting people. I hope you

can convince him to help us...

It's said that

Frank Franklin lives

on the Alberta Sunken Ship

where he devotes his time

to his research. He may not

always be home though...

Good luck, then.

I hope that you can

find a way to get Frank

Franklin to help us...

So far, I've learned

from my research that

the gem's message has

details about a certain

location and an item that

serves as some kind of key...

While I investigate,

please try to have Frank

Franklin translate the

message in the Record of

Ancient Language. Keep up

the good work,

I get it now!

The 'skyscraper'

in this text refers to

the Geffen Tower!

Alright, let's see...

Hmm...

''The town where the

rejected are left behind.''

What does that mean

and where could it be...?

I'm sure the town

where the rejected

live means something,

but I'm unable to figure

out the answer to this

little riddle...

Angrboda...?!

According to legend,

her soul was split into

pieces and placed behind

seals created by the gods!

You'll need a stout,

heavy or really sharp

weapon. Of course, I'm

told that such weapons

are truly rare...

Supposedly, normal

Blacksmiths can't even

forge those kinds of rare

weapons. But if you manage

to get one, you might have a

chance of breaking the seals.

Of course, I'm worried

that may be violating the

will of the gods by releasing

Angrboda, but we've already

gone this far...

I think you're

almost there. All

of our efforts will

soon come to fruition!

This is it...!

You've brought me,

'The Sign!' I've finally

proven its existence!

Please let me handle

this and come back later~

Fascinating...

This was made with

a material outside of

Midgard! See this

blue lens? That must be

its incredible power source!

I've found that the runes

around the lens control some

kind of seals placed at the Geffen Tower and Geffen Fountain. But with this in your hands, the seals should be broken...

I... I think

you can even use this

to enter Valhalla. There

may be even other applications

using the power of this item...

I can only think of

one person who can

handle working with

this: Engel Howard,

Midgard's best

Blacksmith.

I'm sorry, but I'm

still examining the

artifact you've lent to

me. Would you please

give me some more time?

Have you visited

Engel Howard yet?

He's the only one

who can unlock the

Sign's power for you...

Ah, you're finally

here. I've been waiting

to speak with you. First,

let me thank you again

for all of your help.

Thanks to you, my wish

of proving the existence

of the Sign has finally been

fulfilled. Its power is now

yours to do as you wish.

You may have had your doubts,

but I'm happy enough to confirm that the Sign really exists. Thanks again, and I hope you stop by and chat from time to time.

the Sign's power for you...

You failed?

It's disappointing,

but I know that you

did your best. Let

me thank you for

all your work.

Although I need to

take back the Sobbing

Starlight, I hope you

accept this as a token

of my gratitude. Good luck

on your travels, adventurer.

Wait a second! Right now,

you have too many items in your inventory. Please come back after you've freed up more inventory space.

I'm sorry...

But I'm taking

back the Sobbing

Starlight from you.

Apparently, you weren't

worthy of the task...

......

Farewell.

I guess I can't

really blame you

since I didn't provide

you with that much help...

Thank you so much

for helping me make

my dream come true.

can work on another

project together.

Well then...

Good luck on

your journeys,

brave