Where Fate Lies

The Mountain Lion flew under the cover of the night sky. Joshua was planning to sneak onto Ouroboros' battleship, Glorious. Josette was worried about what dangers awaited him. She embraced him from his back and asked him not to go. Joshua promised her that he would see them once again before she went back into the ship. Keer overheard their conversation and offered Joshua to join the air pirates knowing how his sister felt about Joshua.
Joshua said he would think about it before they prepared to initiate their plan. With the Mountain Lion distracting the patrol ships, Joshua leaps through the air and manages to capture one. He flies off towards the Glorius.

Back in Bose, Estelle's party was given tickets to the lodge near Valleria Lake for helping the town.
And so it was, Estelle's party went to the lodge for a long relaxing break. There they were surprised to find Kevin but
he was more than welcome to stay with them. At the lodge, they did some fishing, sparring with one another, lying in
the sun, cruising out in the tranquil lake. Before long, it was time for the evening meal. Together they sat at the long table laid out with delicious looking food and discussed what they knew and the events so far.

After dinner, everyone were taken to their rooms. Estelle looked out into the dusk strewn scenery and suddenly
a sad look came across her face. The other girls who she shared a room with decided it was best they left her alone. Estelle walked out to the jetty and took out Joshua's harmonica. She remembered how Joshua used to come out at dusk and play his favourite tune, "Where the Star Lies".
As she tried to play the tune, its melody reached the ears of everyone in the lodge. Kevin came out to have a little chat with her. Just then, a boat floated towards them with a man laying face down inside. It was Kurz!

Estelle and Kevin took him into the lodge quickly. He seemed to bear some heavy injuries.
Soon, he woke up but couldn't recall what had happened no matter how hard he tried. Kevin guessed it was the Professor's doing for he had the power to seal memories. Fortunately, Kevin had found a way to undo his trick and
used it on Kurz. Kurz could remember now. He told them about how he, Anelace and two other members of the Bracer Guild had finally found the Ouroboros' hideout. They tried to sneak in but ended up being heavily assaulted by the Performers. Only he managed to escape. The hideout was in the middle of Valleria Lake.
A barrier around the building kept it from being seen.

Now knowing where their base was, Estelle's party set out towards the centre of the lake together with Kevin.
They may need him to unseal the memories of the others. After passing through the thick fog, they reached the Ouroboros' hideout. They sneaked in and worked their way through to find the other Bracers.
Along the way, they came across rooms which had the devices the other Performers were using earlier, held in glass casings. Even machines that produced the dark Orbment, Gospel. Many mechanical guards also roamed the building. Eventually, Estelle's party found the other Bracer members. But they were all being controlled.
It wasn't until they were knocked out were they returned to normal with the help of Kevin.

Reaching the top level of the building, Estelle found Joshua unconcious on the floor. She rushed towards him but was attacked. It was just another doll that the Ouroboros created. Nearby, Professor Weismann was sitting on a chair enjoying the show. Estelle was furious. She ran towards the Professor without thinking. Before the others could stop her, a wall appeared between them preventing them from going any further. Quickly they found another way round to the roof. But they were too late. Estelle was already carried onto one of the enemy's ships and took off.

Moments later, Estelle woke up and found herself in a plain simple room with a large window looking outside.
After recalling what happened, she got up and peered out. She gasped as she saw the enormous scarlet airship she was on. It was many times greater than that of Aselyu and was brimmed with cannons. Just then, Renne appeared.
She was happy to see Estelle again and told her that the Professor wanted to see her.

After a while, Estelle and Renne reached a long hall with a long banner at the end.
On it was the symbol of Ouroboros and in front was a stand. There stood Professor Weismann.
The face that Estelle couldn't recall earlier. It was him that she and Joshua met during the celebrations.
Weismann smiled malicously once again. He welcomed Estelle aboard his ship, the Glorius. He had Renne bring her here so that he could offer her to join the Ouroboros. They could use her and by joining the organisation, she could see Joshua again. Weismann had no doubt that if Estelle was here, Joshua would return to them too. Estelle would be able to be with Joshua again and stay with him while Weismann would have his trusted assistant back. But Estelle smiles and refuses. She believed that neither she or Joshua would work for his evil schemes in hurting the innocent.
She leaps forward to strike but gets repelled by Leonhardt. The other Performers also appear.
Estelle is then taken back to her room as Weismann announces that they're going into the final stage of his plan.

Later inside Estelle's room, she thinks over what Weismann offered her earlier. Then Leonhardt appeared.
He told Estelle to consider the offer and then told her what happened to Joshua and him long ago in Halem.
Halem was a village at the borders in between the Liberl Kingdom and Erebonian Empire back when the two countries were at war. During the peaceful days, Joshua and Leonhardt lived together happily with their older sister.
Leonhardt would be sharpening his sword techniques while Joshua would be playing by his sister. But one day, their village was attacked by soldiers and buildings were burned down. Many were slayed.
In the chaos, Leonhardt managed to distract the soldiers while Joshua and their sister ran.

They didn't make it. A soldier caught hold of their sister. Refusing to let them take her away, Joshua tries to fight the soldiers but he wasn't strong enough. Knocked onto the ground, the soldier shot at him. The shot didn't reach its target. Joshua's sister had jumped in front of Joshua, shielding him from the shot. By then, Leonhardt had caught up, killing the soldiers before running to his sister. There was nothing they could do to help her.
They watched helplessly as they held their sister during the last moments of her life before she passed away, smiling.

Since then, Joshua was in a mental breakdown with his mind completely shattered. It was after that incident did the two brothers meet Professor Weissmann who offered to let them join the Ouroboros. Estelle stood there in silence.
After a while, she spoke. The story didn't seem to have the desired effect Leonhardt was thinking of.
She didn't change her mind about not joining the Ourbouros. She still believed in Joshua and how this wasn't the way he wanted to amend things. Leonhardt just smiled saying she was a strong girl. He thought to himself that maybe she really is the one who can save his brother. Warning Estelle not to attempt escape, he left the room.

Now more determined to escape than ever, Estelle thought of a plan. Outside, the soldiers grumbled about having to guard a little girl. They wished they could join the Professor. Suddenly, they heard the sound of glass smashing from inside the room. They rushed in and couldn't find Estelle anywhere. One of them peered out the window.
Could she have tried jumping out? Just then, Estelle leapt in from above knocking the soldier out.
The other soldier tried to suppress her with gunfire but ended up being knocked out too.
Estelle made her way out of the room and tried to find some means of escaping.

Eventually, she reached the deck but gets surrounded by soldiers. A smirk looking young man appears who Estelle recognises as Gilbert, Dalmore's secretary. Seems he decided to join Ouroboros' army after the Coup De'tat incident. Claiming to be much stronger now after undergoing Ouroboros' training program, he and the other soldiers attack Estelle. She wasn't afraid of Gilbert but she was outnumbered. Just then Joshua drops in behind the soldiers and knocks them out. It was the real Joshua. But there was no time to rejoice.

Just as they were going to walk away, Leonhardt appears. He knew Joshua would come. While he wanted to protect Estelle, Joshua wasn't at level grounds with his brother out in the open. So he told him about the explosives he set on each of the ship's main engines. With all the main Ouroboros members out, only Leonhardt would be able to do anything about them. He was forced to let them go.

Together, Joshua and Estelle made their way to the hangar to find a ship to escape in. But Campanella was waiting for them. He smiled looking happy to see his fellow comrade Joshua again. He wasn't going to let them escape so easily. After a short fight with two robots, Joshua and Estelle found a ship free at the end of the hangar. Turning on the engines, they launched themselves into the open sky. Patrol ships immediately went on pursuit.

Just as things were looking bleak, the Mountain Lion appeared. Josette had managed to convince both his brothers to come help Joshua after much nagging. While they distacted the patrols, Joshua and Estelle made a clean escape.
After landing on a beach somewhere, the two had their little quiet time together. Estelle embraced Joshua from his back. She told him how he had everyone worried about him. Especially her. After some chat, Joshua agreed to see everyone again and was ready to work together to stop the Ouroboros. Meanwhile, the Performers had gathered at the towers around Liberl Kingdom, ready for the final phase of their leader's plan...

Starting Point: Air Pirates' Ship

  1.  AIR PIRATE SHIP MOUNTAIN LION (JOSHUA'S PART)
      - Go to the bridge once you regain control.
      
  2.  BOSE
      - At the start, you obtain a Lodging Ticket
    
      - Following Bracer quests are posted on board:
      「ラヴェンヌ山道の手配魔獣」"Monster Hunt in Ravennue Trail"
      「商人の護衛」 "Merchants Escort "
      「遠い日の記憶」"Far Away Memories"
    
      - In Bose Market, purchase リベール通信 第８号 Liberl News Issue 8 (100 Mira)
    
      - After accepting the "Escort Merchants" quest (optional), leave for Ravennue.
      
  3.  RAVENNUE  
      - Talk to the kid named Lui playing by the entrance to get obtain 
      Gambling Master Jack Volume 8.
      
  4.  RAVENNUE TRAIL～ABANDONED MINES
      - You meet the soldiers from the Kingdom's Army at the mines and 
      the Bracer quest 「廃坑の掃討戦」 "Abandoned Mine Cleanup Operation" takes place.
      
      * Quest not found on the guild board.
      
  5.  NEBEL VALLEY  
      - Speak to Welmler in the wooden hut for the 暗闇鍋《覚悟》のレシピ 
      Dark Brew "Resolution" Recipe.
      
  6.  HARGEN GATE
      - Speak to Chalkos who is near the entrance to obtain Gambling Master 
      Jack Volume 9
      
  7.  BOSE
      *For those who want the fishing rod, "Lake Rod II"
       Talk to Old Lady Cecil who's in the house opposite the weapon store.
       After that, go to the bridge west of Lake Valleria and talk to Old Man
       Kuwano. Return to Bose and speak to Cecil again and obtain Lake Rod II
       
  8.  VALLERIA LAKE (APPROX. LVL 64)
      - Inside the lodge.
      
      * After this, you will be going straight to the enemy facility to 
        have all the gear you need ready.
        
      - Once you have everything ready, talk to Kevin and choose
      「もう用事はない」 "I have nothing left to do."
    
      - Once it's evening and you regain control of Estelle, go to the jetty 
      to the right of the lodge. Kevin comes to talk to her after hearing 
      her play Joshua's harmonica. An unconscious Kurz comes floating 
      in a boat and after treating him, you're off to the enemy facility.
      
  9.  LAKE FACILITY  
      Obtainable Items:
      1F - Suprise Bell, Wind Lathe, EP Charge 2, Defence 4, Misty Veil
      2F - Night Goggles, Ebony Juice, Star Rabbit
      3F - Peaceful Sleep Cookie, Attack 4, Ebony Suit
    
      - Enter the building from the west (the front door can't be opened).
    
      - After fighting with Kurz, get the Red Guard Key from the device at 
      the back. You can now open gates with red sensors.
    
      - Find and fight Karna on level 2 then get the Green Guard Key.
    
      - Find and fight Anelace on level 3 and get the Blue Guard Key.
    
      - On the fourth floor, fight with 3x Dopper Runners.
    
      - After Estelle disappears, head to the top of the laboratory via the inner door.
      
  10. GLORIUS (ESTELLE SOLO PART)  
      - Once you regain control, go to the next room and get a Knockout Meat Ball.
    
      - Head to the santuary (you can try making use of the maps next 
      to the elevators). Weismann and his Performers appear.
    
      - After Estelle fools the guards, head for the deck.
    
      - On the deck, she gets spotted by enemy soldiers. Once you're 
      surrounded, choose 「ダルモアの秘書」 "You're Dalmore's secretary." 
      You'll break into a fight when them. It doesn't matter if you lose.
      
  11. Glorius (Estelle and Joshua Part)  
      - After regaining control, descend the stairs ahead and go to the 
      hangar. At this point you'll find various items such as a 
      Star Rabbit, Substitute Muppet etc.
    
      - Once you reach the hangar, go to the furthest hangar bay no. 3 
      and Campanella will appear. You'll have to fight a Pale Apache. 
      After winning, Estelle and Joshua escapes from the Glorius airship.