I am in a conundrum, my friend. Oh, hello Daeva. I'm sorry, I was just speaking to myself.

I came here to follow Philipemos and join the research team. Philipemos was an inspiration to me, has been my entire life, but when I arrived the Mystic Spring was dried and Philipemos was gone.

I went to search for any traces of him and found his corpse in the Kyola Temple. I'm not sure what happened.

I found this, a diary, and it was filled with notes on the Mystic Spring. It was a very thorough account of his daily observations.

The diary contained information about Peddler Hippolytus. Why would a peddler go to an Observatory where they can't expect much business? I thought it was suspicious.

But when I got to the end of the diary, I learned that this Hippolytus was the one who destroyed the Mystic Spring. Hippolytus even tried to take the Bead of Life that Lord Yustiel had given us. Covering up evidence seems like enough motive for murder.

The Peddler is heading to the Aetheric Field Observatory for more business, as it was called. Must be after the observatory this time. This must not be allowed to happen.

Of course, the Guardians stationed there won't just stand idly by as you kill someone. Speak to Dionera, who guards the Eltnen Observatory. Explain the situation and maybe they can help.

Say "The Shadow commands it." You won't have any trouble after that.

This wrong must be made right. I want vengeance.

The safety of the Aetheric Field Observatory and Eltnen itself is in your hands, your character.

Not everyone has the stomach for vengeance.

What are you doing here?

Identify yourself.

I... I thought my debt was repaid. Very well, I will serve.

You came here to kill Peddler Hippolytus? I don't understand, but that is not my place.

I trust this cancels my debt? You can find Peddler Hippolytus in the empty lot behind the Aetheric Field Observatory.

There are no patrols nearby. Go now.

Did you dispose of Peddler Hippolytus?

I don't need to know the details as long as it's done.

You have my thanks. Take this.

Remember, we never spoke.

1. Talk with Dionera at the Eltnen Observatory.

2. Kill Peddler Hippolytus in the empty lot behind the Aetheric Field Observatory. (/1)

3. Report back to Dionera at the Eltnen Observatory.

Find and kill Peddler Philipemos, who destroyed the Mystic Spring and is plotting something at the Aetheric Field Observatory.

You learned about the diary of Philipemos, who had been murdered. You went to the Aetheric Field Observatory and killed Peddler Hippolytus with the guard's cooperation.

You disposed of Hippolytus, but new questions about what the "Shadow" is have been raised.