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A place far, far away from you.

第六关（后）

Dear Grani,

We've already discussed the Kazimierz knights extensively.

However, there are still some details I haven't clarified with you. This concerns your mission and the Knight's Treasures as well.

There may be a cluster of knight tombs by the destination you're being deployed to.

Even now, the Kazimierz knights maintain a certain tradition.

When a knight passes away, a large amount of their property is often buried with them. Of course, their followers have to build a tomb for them according to their instructions first.

The riches buried in these tombs are usually known as 'Knight's Treasures.' The information regarding these treasures have been exchanged and passed around between networks of bounty hunters and messengers.

The reason why these treasures are so attractive to scoundrels and thieves is because they often contain more than just expensive goods and coins. It is said that some tombs house secret weapons and equipment designed by the knights themselves.

The treasure could also be some secret that the knight spent their entire life guarding, or something that involves even higher stakes.

These items can be sold to specialty merchants, or even to the black market, for astronomical sums.

Needless to say, there are even political entities, such as Columbia, that take a keen interest in buying these relics, or hiring someone to excavate them.

That's another reason why bounty hunter activity will be high in your operation area.

These underground tombs are often affected by Catastrophes and other natural disasters, sealed away or lost forever in the depths of the earth.

However, there may also be unearthed tombs waiting to be discovered.

You may come across one of these tombs during your mission. According to the Kazimierz Index, a cluster of expedition knight tombs overlaps with where you're being deployed.

If these records are correct, these tombs are likely to contain more than just currency... but also some dangerous artifacts.

Even if these knights wanted to gift these items to someone they knew, the recipients likely would have no idea of the power these artifacts hold.

In the same vein, the last time a Kazimierz nomadic city passed through the area was some twenty years ago.

That is not good news, of course. The greater the benefits, the greater the risk as well.

The scoundrels trying to get their hands on a portion of these treasures are usually a lot greedier and also better at sniffing out these treasures than ordinary civilians.

This area is too remote for authorities to care about. While there will be less risk of interference, it also means that this area will be totally lawless.

If possible, please help me find out what these Knight's Treasures really are.

And do be careful.

From Nearl

...Isn't this a bit too long-winded?

Forget it, I probably shouldn't give that kid too much pressure. I know she'll be able to handle this job just fine, yes.

How did I end up writing about such serious things again? I should start over and use a lighter tone.

What should I write...?

Oh no, there's something I have to warn Grani about...

It's something she absolutely needs to know...!

第六关（后）

Grani, are you leaving? What about Miss Skadi?

Yeah, it's about time I head back to Rhodes Island for my next assignment. I'll find time to come see you. As for Skadi, she's a bit of a loner, so she left by herself.

With Skadi's infamy well known around here, the bounty hunters should steer clear of this place from now on.

Hehe, that's true. It might take a while for us to rebuild, but... this is the beginning of our new lives.

Well, take care. Come visit us during the next harvest season. We'll treat you to something special.

Hehe, sounds good to me!

Oh right, a messenger just brought this letter. It's addressed to Dewville, but it says here that it's for you.

Oh, it's an envelope from Rhodes Island. They must have found me through the liaison office's directory. This place is off the grid, so that probably made it harder for everyone.

Let's see here...

(To Grani: Skadi has set off for Dewville without our permission. She's not there on a mission. Be careful.)

(Good luck, Nearl)

Come on, tell me something I don't know...

Hey, what are you doing, Grani?

Making a paper airplane.

Rhodes Island stationery is some high quality stuff. Planes like these fly a long way.

第六关（后）

Stop right there, Kal'tsit.

You're back.

So, did you think things through, or...?

You wanted this, right? Take it.

You acted unilaterally, without permission.

I do not interfere in the private affairs of our operators, nor do I ask them what they did in their free time - as long as they do not tarnish Rhodes Island's reputation.

I hope that whatever you did does not cost you your position in Rhodes Island, Skadi.

I'm not here for your snide remarks. I'm well aware of the rules. You needed something from me, and I need something from you.

What do you want from me then?

Information.

Do you consider the information I have to be worth as little as this key?

I can crush this stone in my palm in a heartbeat. I'm sure you don't want that.

What I do know is that you went to Dewville in Kazimierz under pretenses of being on a mission, and even got into a conflict with a fellow operator.

She kept quiet about what happened both there and at Rhodes Island for your sake. But in fact, I never assigned any such mission to you.

Hmm? The core has already been filled with blood. This is not your blood. You wouldn't dare shed your own blood onto this soil.

It's Grani's blood.

You've already done something like this...

I'll repay her. You don't need to remind me.

I know this is what you need. A key, a core, a memory block... whatever it might be. I just have to obtain it.

'Skull,' 'Flamelung,' 'Yellow Smog'... I took them all out.

Otherwise, they surely would have taken this item. You wouldn't be able to barter with them, because you can't give them what they want.

You need this 'stone,' and I need the information you have.

What a farce. I don't need any of these... components... to form the full picture.

You're bound to Rhodes Island by contract, and you're bound to me likewise.

You give me what I need, and I give you what you need.

I rarely see you this aggressive. Where's your usual laziness and snark?

You want to know where Spectre's Originium nerve agent came from.

...How'd you find out?

(Ægirian) 'Abyssal Hunters are bound by blood.'

There's nothing I don't know.

...Give me the info.

Very well. As long as you follow my every order, I might even decide to help you. The condition is, as long as you follow my every order.

I only follow those who are trustworthy.

I never go back on my word.

A001_01_a关卡内剧情

I see the kid and the village chief! Don't let them escape!

I know a place where we can hide.

That'll have to wait until we take out these guys!

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Things aren't looking great! We need backup!

A001_01_b关卡内剧情

Is that all you've got?

A001_04教学

Some areas in the cave are eroding away. They will compromise the protection of Operators standing on them. Be careful!