The Fog Demon's Intention

The Capua Family had helped Joshua slow down the Ouroboros' plans.
Now it was Joshua's turn to fulfill his end of the deal. Together, they went to the former air pirates hideout where their airship, the Mountain Lion was being kept by the Liberl forces. Arriving at the entrance, the Capua Family managed to distract the guards outside while Joshua knocked them out swiftly. They proceeded into the fort cautiously.

Eventually, they manage to find their ship again and also get the key to start it.
But just as they were about to fly off, Muller, a military officer from the Erobonian Empire appears to stop them.
Joshua decides to bide for time, telling Josette and the others to leave quickly. Knowing that his sister wouldn't leave without Joshua, Keer timed their escape so that he could escape with them too.

After a light clash with Joshua, Muller recognised his fighting techniques.
He was sure Joshua was from the village of Halem that was burned down in tragedy during the war.
Joshua wasn't an opponent to be taken likely. As Joshua felt the change in Muller's attitude, he too became serious.
It wasn't until the Capua Family shouted out to him did he leap onto the Mountain Lion and escape together with them.

Meanwhile, with no news of the Ouroboros activities, Estelle's party decided to return to Rolent.
However, as their airship neared Rolent, they heard an announcement that landing would be delayed due to heavy fog. Estelle peered out of the airship's window and sure enough, Rolent's airport was shrouded in a thick fog.
After the powerful spotlights were turned on, the airship landed and Estelle's party headed over to the Bracer Guild
to find out if any news had come in during their trip.

Nothing suspicious has happened so far but the fog that had engulfed Rolent worried the Bracers.
They had a feeling it may yet be another one of the Ouborous' experiments but Olivier disagreed.
In all the experiments so far, the Ouroboros always sent out a hint. With the "ghost" case, there was the white figure prancing around before flying off in a certain direction. With the earthquakes case, there was the witnesses who saw a suspicious man and the nature of the earthquakes. In this case, there was nothing to hint it was the Ouroboros' doing. Nevertheless, Estelle's party was sent out to find out more and how far the fog went.

After checking the three paths that led out from Rolent, they returned to Rolent.
The fog seemed to have become thicker all of a sudden. For a moment, as they made their made back to the guild, Schera thought she heard the small chime of a bell. An uneasiness came over her... Back at the guild, they found out that a few people have suddenly fallen asleep and couldn't be woken up. After Estelle's party went out to question the people involved, they found out that all of them noticed the same thing before the victims fell asleep. There was the
chime of a bell. A few witnesses had also saw the figure of a tall woman nearby at the time who disappeared into
the fog as quickly as they had seen her. Estelle and the others were now sure the Ouroboros were involved.

It was late night now and Estelle's party were tired from the day's events.
But the possibility that this mysterious woman may strike at night was there. Agate decided that they had to form a patrol team so that they can hopefully prevent any further cases of people falling into slumber.
He volunteered himself and the other male party members while the girls could get some rest. Zin agreed to the idea but Olivier tried to slip out. Olivier was more reluctant to "guard" the girls but, Agate dragged him back into the guild to discuss their patrol plans. The guild receptionist had also called the nearby army for assistance so that Estelle's party could go about their investigation more easily. The girls decided to go back to Estelle's home to stay for night.

Estelle was just about to follow the others when Drothy and Nial called out to her.
Dorothy looked very worried while she handed Estelle a photo... She took it while she was at the former air pirates hideout. It was a photo of the Mountain Lion, the air pirates' ship. At the front was Joshua, together with Josette.
Estelle's heart was uneasy. But at the same time, she wondered what Joshua was doing with the air pirates.
Especially with the cheeky girl, Josette. This could make the situation that Joshua was in even more dangerous than it already was. For a moment, Estelle had some doubt in her mind but she had faith in Joshua.
She wondered if she should show the others the photo as she hurried up to catch up with them.

That night, everything was at peace and quiet.
Estelle slept peacefully for a while until she heard some noise outside her room.
Tita was sound asleep next to her. Carefully, Estelle got up and tucked Tita in before going out to check on Klose in the other room. She too was sound asleep. The noise seemed to be coming from downstairs.

Downstairs, sitting a the dining table next to the steady glow of a candle light, Schera was making use of her tarot cards. A heavy expression hung on her face. Estelle walked up softly to her and started talking to her to find out what was wrong. Schera told her about the familiar chime she heard while they were out investigating about the fog.
It sounded very similar to the bell that someone used in the troupe she used to work in, before she joined the Bracer Guild. That someone was like a sister to Schera and she adored her very much. It was also how she learned to become an entertainer and how to use tarot cards. But one day, she left the troupe without a word. For the time being however, Schera wasn't too worried about the subject. She was sure she will be able to find out why soon enough.

On the other hand, as Schera was like an older sister to her, Estelle thought she could tell her about the photo she was given. After telling her about the worries she had on her mind about Joshua and getting some encouragement from Schera, Estelle felt like a great weight was lifted from her shoulders. Schera also promised to keep the photo a secret and won't tell the guild about it. With that, Estelle returned to bed leaving Schera in her thoughts.

The next morning, the girls woke up to find the fog had become thicker again.
Tita was worried about Agate and the others. Together, they hurried back to the guild.
Both Zin and Agate greeted them. They reported nothing unusual happened during the night and no more incidents occurred. But those that had fallen into a deep slumber had yet to wake up. Meanwhile, Olivier was still sound asleep after the overnight patrol. Schera laughed, surprised that Olivier actually did his job this time round. Soldiers had arrived and once again, Estelle's party could concentrate fully on the fog investigation now.

Reports just came in that the fog had expanded near Perzel Farm. Some of Estelle's friends lived there. Alarmed she
and the others hurried there hoping to catch the perpetrator. But they were too late. After defeating monsters that they had never seen before, they found the whole family lying fast asleep on the floor of the living room. There was no time for grief. They had to move on to catch the one responsible. But Estelle couldn't just leave the family there.

Just then, Kevin arrived. After hearing that he would look after the family, Estelle's party headed out back to the guild in Rolent to report what happened. They hadn't lost yet. Another lead took them into the forests of Myst Wald.
After much wandering around in the maze like forest, they finally arrived at the centre where a large tree stood.
Suddenly, Estelle's party was engulfed by heavy fog. Schera tried to warn the others not the inhale but it was too late. Estelle collapsed onto the grass asleep.

In the dream, Estelle found herself in front of her house outside the city of Rolent. She was a little girl again.
Outside, her father Cassius and mother Rena were going about their business. It was a day off for Cassius and he was going to spend the day with his family. He offered to play with Estelle and go fishing with her but she tells him that she wanted to play alone. Disappointed, her father goes back inside to his room to read.

Wandering around the house, little Estelle came by the room next to hers. She tries to open it but it was locked.
Curious what was in the room, Estelle runs downstairs to ask Cassius about the room. He tells her that it was an old storage room. Estelle will have to go ask her mother where the key was because he didn't know where it was kept. Outside, Estelle asked her mother where the storage room key was. After finding out it was next to her parents' bed, she finally manages to get inside the room. Stacks of all sorts were piled up at each side of the room but, under the window laid a blue chest. Opening it, Estelle found a harmonica. She was fascinated and couldn't wait to play it.

Walking outside onto the balcony, Estelle started playing the harmonica she found. Slowly, she started to come back to her senses. The familiar scene of her house disappeared and she was enveloped in darkness.
Only a doorway of light was shining nearby. Her mother Rena appeared once again before her. Estelle knew it wasn't her real mother but she missed her all the same. Especially that delicious omelette that she cooked for her.

The Rena, who was created from the memories and thoughts from within Estelle's heart, smiled.
She told Estelle that she had grown up into a fine young lady and was sure she can cook omelettes that were just as delicious. Rena hopes that one day, Estelle can cook them for her loved one. Estelle blushed.
Then smiling, she said goodbye to her mother. Estelle woke up and found the others around her with worried looks on their faces. She was back next to the big old tree of Myst Wald. Schera was surprised that Estelle managed to wake up but was glad she did. Estelle's party got up and Schera shouted out the name of an old friend.
A voice that Schera hadn't heard in years sounded in the air and finally, Lucciola revealed herself.
She introduced herself as Performer VI of the Ouroboros, the Charming Bell.

Again, just like the other Performers, Lucciola was here for an experiment. An experiment in which the Gospel she possessed could put people into deep slumber, dreaming of times filled with happiness.
All was complete and it was time she left. But before that, Schera wanted to know why she left the troupe so suddenly. For a moment, Lucciola hesitated. Then she told Schera what she had done. When their troupe leader died, they had all thought it was an accident. But it was her, Lucciola who had killed him.
She pushed him off a cliff and made it to look that way. That was why she left. Before Schera could ask any more, Lucciola told Schera that she must defeat her one day before she will tell more. Picking up the Gospel, she disappeared.

Starting Point: Nebel Valley

  1.  OLD AIR PIRATES FORT (JOSHUA AND CAPPUA FAMILY'S PART)
      - Joshua and the Capua Family infiltrates the base.

      - Once inside the stronghold, go into the room to the left at the first T junction. 
      There, you'll fight one vice captain and 2x soldiers 
      to obtain the Mountain Lion Ship Key.
   
      - Head to the top floor and get on the Mountain Lion. You'll fight 4x 
      soldiers and then Muller.
     
      * Be aware these are 2 consecutive battles. There's no time for recovery in between.
      
  2.  REGULAR AIRSHIP CECILIA
      - Speak with Agate, Shera, Zin on the fourth floor in the seating area. 
        Then Klose on the third floor in the viewing room, Tita on 
        the second floor and Olivier on the first.
      
      - Return to the fourth floor and you'll reach Rolent.
      
  3.  ROLENT
      - Purchase リベール通信 第６号 Liberl News Issue 6 at the Central Business Store.
    
      - At the bar, order a 三つ目玉子のおじや Mitsu Medama no Ojiya (1600 Mira) for the recipe.
    
      - Go to the house on the west side of the bar, go into the study on the 
      second floor and speak to Sela for Gambling Master Jack Volume 5.
      
  4.  BRIGHT HOUSE
  
  5.  ELLISE WAY, MILCH WAY, MARGA TRAIL
      - Visit the 3 different paths above to check where the fog ends.
    
      - In Milch Way, you'll find chests with a Roaring Thunder Sword, and a Scented Quarts.
      
  6.  ROLENT
      - Returning, you find people have passed out into a deep sleep and aren't waking up.
      
  7.  ROLENT (NIGHT)  
      - Following Bracer quests are posted on board: 「迷い猫の捜索」"Search for the Lost Cat"
    
      - Go speak to the following people to find out what happened: 
      
           1. Madam Mylene on the second floor of the Mayor's Mansion.
      
           2. The Old Lady Maggie in the house west of the bar, Elissa on 
              the second floor of the bar.
      
           3. Frio and Eury in the house behind the Orbment store.
      
      You don't have to do this in order but you must visit them all.
    
      - Return to the guild and select「目撃者の有無」
      "There were witnesses" and 「ルック」 "Luke" during dialogue.
    
      - If you form a party of females only, a chocolate shopping event will 
      take place when you go to the Central Business Store.
      
  8.  BRIGHT HOUSE (NIGHT)  
      - Hearing some noise downstairs, go down to find Schera. 

  9.  ROLENT
      - Go to the guild.
      
  10. PERZEL FARM  
      - You'll fight 3x Alraune when you enter.
      
      * Earth Arts are effective here.
    
      - Once you're inside the house, you'll find everyone have passed out 
      on the living room floor.
    
      - Once Kevin arrives, you can head back to Rolent. 

  11. ROLENT
      - Return to the guild.
      
      - Following Bracer quests are posted on board:
      「ミルヒ街道の手配魔獣 (2)」"Monster Hunt in Milch Way"
      「翡翠の塔の手配魔獣」 "Monster Hunt at Jade Tower"
      
  12. MYST WALD  
      Obtainable Items:
      Wolf Fang Whip, Survival Vest, Harken Rek, Lily Necklace, Black Bangle,
      EP Charge 2, Athelas Herb
    
      - Head to the north of the forest towards the big tree.
    
      - Once you're in the area where the fog has become thicker, you must pay 
      attention to the chime or you'll get lost. 
      If you go in the right direction, the chime will be louder. 
      The directions to get out of this area are 
      East > North > East then follow the path North.
      After the little dialogue, go North > East > North > East and you're
      out of the maze.
      
      - Once you're back in the forest, continue up to the big tree and 
      you'll fight 2x Zakkum, 4x Alraune (Approx. Lvl 58)
      
      * One Zakkum is only vulnerable to physical attacks while the 
        other is only vulnerable to magical attacks.
        
  13. BRIGHT HOUSE (ESTELLE SOLO PART)  
      - Go towards the house. Estelle's mother and father appears.
    
      - Once you regain control, go to Joshua's room on the second floor. 
      Try to open the door and you'll find it's locked. You need a key.
    
      - Talk to Cassius in his room on the first floor.
    
      - Speak to Rena behind the house.
    
      - Take the Storage Room Key from the drawer next to the bed in Cassius' room.
    
      - Go into Joshua's room now and take the Harmonica out of the blue chest.
    
      - Leave Joshua's room and go left, out onto the balcony. Estelle plays 
      the Harmonica and she wakes up.