Pursuit Party Leader

- You cannot proceed with the quest when you're carrying too many items with you. -

[Echinacea]

Oh adventurer, you've come at the perfect time.

Since you and I both know that we can't waste time on idle chitchat,

I'll cut to the chase.

Most expeditions come to this area to explore the Ash Vacuum,

but we've come here for a different reason.

You know about this space gap that was caused by Satan Morocc, don't you?

Our job is to pursue Satan Morocc and figure out how this all happened.

Your job is to assist us, and prove that you can be a good member of our expedition.

... Umm... So, you'll have to.. Let me think which job would be perfect for you.

Umm.. I remember someone said that he needed assistance...

Ah, I know what you can do!

There's a guy conducting an investigation near the space gap. You can go help him.

Just do what he asks you to do, alright?

Now go!

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By the way, adventurer,

What's your name?

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Ah, you are

Well,

Good, everything's done on this end. I just needed to get your name on record.

What are you still doing here?

Please go help him, will you?

What are you doing here?

Only authorized personnel can enter this area.

Go back to the mainland as quickly as possible.

Your job is to assist Mr. Kidd who's standing near the space gap, otherwise known as the gate.

Please go help him, okay?

Why are you back?

You're irresponsible. How could you abandon such an important duty?

If you don't want to work, why did you even come here to the Ash Vacuum in the first place?

Alas! There's no one I can trust!

You know, when I was working at the palace, I was.. *Blah Blah*...

- Her rant doesn't seem to be ending any time soon. You'd better go back and help Mr. Kidd, even if your heart's not in it. -

Hm? Where are you going? I'm not finished!

Hey, hey!

Mr. Kidd is such a great young man.

You should be thankful that I've assigned you to help him. Don't be lazy by neglecting your duties.

Oh, welcome back!

I knew you would successfully complete your duties.

So, tell me; how can I help you?

A scholar who is familiar with magic?

What about that old man over there? If you couldn't tell, he comes from a distant country.

Why are you looking for a scholar, anyway?

Did Mr. Kidd ask you to find one?

I see. He's probably looking for a solution for the spell scroll.

Then yes, that old man would be the perfect person to ask.

He's from Arunafeltz, and has extensive knowledge in magic as well as sacred power.

I'm sure he'll be able to help you.

Do you see an old man over there? He's trying to make a fire with wet firewood to roast a sweet potato.

His name is Mr. Defaria.

Why don't you go show it to him? He might be able to help Mr. Kidd with what he is trying to do.

If you're seeking advice about the spell scroll, you should go talk to Mr. Defaria.

I don't practice magic, so I wouldn't know anything about it.

Oh, welcome back.

How can I help you?

Oh... You've brought the journal..

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I see...

...Basically it all comes down to Rayan.

He's been abducted by Satan Morocc.

If we find Rayan using this location-tracing spell.

That's right.

But it'll work only if Satan Morocc actually abducted Rayan.

Say, what's the tracing pattern number?

...Ah, there it is.

This location-tracing spell uses a pair of magic stones of the same wavelength...

We can use the spell with one stone to find the other stone with the matching wavelength.

We'll analyze this pattern number and detect the wavelength.

It'll take some time before we get the results.

It's not working for some reason.

I can't find a magic stone that has the same wavelength as yours.

This location-tracing spell uses a pair of magic stones of the same wavelength..

I can't find a magic stone that has the same wavelength as your pattern number.

Go check the number again.

Welcome, adventurer.

I hope they've been able to trace the wavelength by now.

How'd you like to go check the results?

To the south of this camp, you'll see a building with a mana detector attached to it.

Go ask the building manager about the trace results.

Tracing magic wavelength is not easy as you think.

Please be patient: the results will arrive soon enough.

I'm in charge of tracing the wavelength from the Midgard Continent,

and the south camp is tracing it in this area.

I asked them to assign top priority to this task, so with any luck, they've finished it by now.

..What are you doing? I said, go ask the building manager about the trace results.

How are the results?

- You told her exactly what you were told by the soldier managing the building. -

Oh, is that the case? I see.

That means.. The man called Rayan isn't on the Midgard Continent or in this Ash Vacuum.

He must be somewhere else.

As I suspected, he must be with Satan Morocc.

Pursuing Satan Morocc was supposed to be our last resort..

...I guess we have no choice now..

...I should log a report entry into this journal.

Our pursuit of Satan Morocc is at an end for now.

You did a great job helping us, and went above and beyond my expectations.

Here, this is a reward for your help.

Keep up the good work assisting the explorers in this camp.

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Hmm..

...Grr...!

What?! What do you want?

Why do you keep giving me that dirty look?!

Argh...!

Are you annoying me on purpose?

Go and find something else to do!

I'm stressed out and I've got a headache writing this report. I don't have the time to deal with you right now.

Do you understand?

What is it that worries you?

Please, I've got enough worries already.

So, tell me, what is it?

Oh, you must have questions about that last case, is that right?

...Wait, are you worried because of him?

...I see, you're worried about him being supported by the country.

This isn't a good time to disclose the truth. It'll cause more confusion.

I believe the diplomats and presidents of both countries are responsible for those national matters.

This is out of your hands, adventurer.

So stop worrying about it. Alright?

No country wants to start a war, especially when we have a greater common enemy.

Just focus on what you can do to help us.

We've stopped pursuing Satan Morocc, so you may go help the other explorers now.

I've already rewarded you for your services.

Remember; don't open your mouth about this to anyone.

What is it? I thought you've been discharged from my service.

..What are these sweet potatoes?

Did that old man send these?

No way..! Are you..?

What do you not understand?

Nothing good can come out of this if it's released to the public.

Can't you see?

Arunafeltz has replaced their leaders with the moderates just recently.

Shoving the remnants of the radicals in front of them is extremely dangerous.

We've finally made a truce with them.

Their sins will not be forgiven, but we won't make a stupid attempt to get revenge and end up shedding more blood!

Let the politicians do their job.

I assure you they won't lead us to the worst case scenario. That's what you're worried about, right?

No, wait.. Do you..?

Do you want us to wage war against Arunafeltz over this?!

Let me ask you to forget the past and focus on the present.

For everyone's sake, please just look toward the future and move forward.

We won't do anything that you'd morally oppose.

You believe in peace, don't you?

Tell him that I'm grateful for these sweet potatoes, anyway..

Err? I don't have two Nice Sweet Potatoes..

Where can I get those?

Let us take care of the rest.

I'm not suggesting that we should pretend as if the past never happened. All I'm saying is that we should work towards achieving a greater cause.

You're doing a great job.

I suppose I have an eye for people after all.

Yes, that must be right.

Keep up the good work, will you?