Have you heard? We've discovered a black market for the sale of Stigmas. It's not inherently wrong to buy Stigma at a cheap price--even Archons want to save some Kinah.

No, the problem is that these are Fake Stigmas, and they're causing serious side effects. Some have fallen unconscious, some have gone insane...the symptoms are varied, and countless.

Needless to say, Pandaemonium ordered the Archon of Dusk to track down the organization circulating this illegal Stigma.

The result was unpleasantly surprising. According to the Archon of Dusk, the source of the illegal Stigma is right here in Beluslan.

I'm not sure what to do with this information.... Frankly, I'm overwhelmed. My hands are full with other matters, but it is urgent that this be dealt with.

I'll be blunt, your character. I would like you to head up this Fake Stigma investigation. Will you help?

On this mission, you must report to no one but me. I suspect there might be some inside connections here, including among the Archons. Use caution and discretion.

The prime suspect here is Hudrunerk. He showed up in the fortress at about the time the Fake Stigma started circulating.

Why don't you pay Hudrunerk a visit and see what you can learn.

Really? I asked you, and not the Archons, because I suspect there may be an inside connection. You have my trust....

But I suppose it can't be helped if you're busy. Please come back when you have time.

Looking for something, nyerk? Maybe you want to make a purchase?

Sorry, Daeva, but I am not here for business. Shugo is here to do...market research. Must see if Black Cloud Traders can do business here, nyerk.

Daeva is looking for a job? Hmmmm.... Looks like you are competent enough, nyerk. Okay, I will give you a job out of my generosity.

It has to be done quickly and silently! Go meet Broha in Beluslan Fortress and bring back something for me.

Say, you're your character, aren't you? Yes. Curious.... I thought I was looking at a different Daeva. You've changed a lot from your Daeva's ceremony.

But of course you don't remember me, and why would you? I'm just a commoner like yourself. So I suppose an introduction is in order. My name is Broha, and I'm the Shadow Executor.

Now that that's out of the way, what can I do for you?

Oh.... Interesting. Though not surprising, perhaps, in your case.

Here is the box. Regulations have been quite strict lately, so tell Hudrunerk that the items have doubled in price. Negotiation is not an option.

I really am surprised to see you here on this business. I suppose I had hoped you would have climbed higher, but I suppose we commoners can only fly so high.

Daeva is back? Akakakakak. Good, keep voice down, nyerk.

So, have you met Broha? Where is the box? You have not opened it up, have you? Better not have, nyerk!

Yes, boss. I like when you say that. Say it more. Nyerk!

Hmmmm...doesn't look like you touched anything inside. Good. Here is your reward--take it. This is the pay for what you did. Not Kinah--better. Very generous of me, nyerk.

And don't forget to keep this to yourself. Tell no one! Akakakakak!

You're back. That was fast. Have you met with Hudrunerk? Was the Archon of Dusk correct? Is he related to the Fake Stigma?

Oh, this is worse than I thought. Shadow Executor Broha is involved? This is bad. Very bad....

I will deliver a report to the Archon of Dusk immediately, but before I do, I must ask one more question. Did you have a strange...dream when you touched the Fake Stigma?

Hmmmm.... Usually, side effects arise when you equip the Fake Stigma or use the Stigma Skill. I had heard of this happening at least once before. I must research this further....

1. Investigate Hudrunerk.

2. Go to Beluslan Fortress and talk with Broha.

3. Give Broha's Box to Hudrunerk.

4. Bring Hudrunerk's Stigma to Nerita.

Fake Stigma is being circulated around Beluslan. Investigate the prime suspect, Hudrunerk, and report the result to Brigade General Nerita.

Brigade General Nerita believes the source of Fake Stigma is a Shugo named Hudrunerk, an envoy of the Black Cloud Traders.

You pretended to work for Hudrunerk, and discovered that Shadow Executor Broha is involved.

You received a Fake Stigma from Hudrunerk as a reward, and had a strange dream after touching it. Brigade General Nerita she would look into it.