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New Foundations
Forging Bonds New Foundations
Event Characters Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Bonus Accessories Accessory Bone-In Meat EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Khans Hairpin EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Khans Eyepatch EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Pointy Magic Hat EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Tear-Damp HankyFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Kingly Jehanna HatFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Merchants MeansFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Crisp Thief MaskFrame 1Pane 1
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Rewards[ | ]

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PointsRewardPointsRewardPointsRewardPointsReward
10Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC Neimi's C Conversation10Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC Joshua's C Conversation10Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC Rennac's C Conversation10Colm Capable Thief Face FC Colm's C Conversation
25Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 50
50Hero Feather 30050Hero Feather 30050Hero Feather 30050Hero Feather 300
75Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 50
100Accessory Tear-Damp HankyFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Kingly Jehanna HatFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Merchants MeansFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Crisp Thief MaskFrame 1Pane 1
150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
200Divine Code Ephemera 1 10200Divine Code Ephemera 1 10200Divine Code Ephemera 1 10200Divine Code Ephemera 1 10
250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
300Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC Neimi's B Conversation300Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC Joshua's B Conversation300Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC Rennac's B Conversation300Colm Capable Thief Face FC Colm's B Conversation
350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
400First Summon Ticket I 1400First Summon Ticket I 1400First Summon Ticket I 1400First Summon Ticket I 1
450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300
500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300
600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
800Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC Neimi's A Conversation800Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC Joshua's A Conversation800Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC Rennac's A Conversation800Colm Capable Thief Face FC Colm's A Conversation
900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300
1,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 101,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 101,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 101,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 10
1,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 300
1,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,500
1,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 300
1,400Hero Feather 3001,400Hero Feather 3001,400Hero Feather 3001,400Hero Feather 300
1,500Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC Neimi's S Conversation1,500Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC Joshua's S Conversation1,500Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC Rennac's S Conversation1,500Colm Capable Thief Face FC Colm's S Conversation
1,600Trait Fruit 21,600Trait Fruit 21,600Trait Fruit 21,600Trait Fruit 2
1,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 300
1,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 300
2,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 300
2,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 300
2,500Accessory Tear-Damp Hanky EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5002,500Accessory Kingly Jehanna Hat EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5002,500Accessory Merchants Means EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5002,500Accessory Crisp Thief Mask EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,500
2,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 300
3,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 103,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 103,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 103,000Divine Code Ephemera 1 10
3,250Hero Feather 5003,250Hero Feather 5003,250Hero Feather 5003,250Hero Feather 500
3,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 10

Special conversations[ | ]

New Foundations[ | ]

New Foundations - Opening

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 002_PlainForest
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

So, you're Jehanna's new king, eh?
Guess that explains the fancy new
clothing.

ジャハナの王に即位、ねえ。
なーんか雰囲気が違うと思ったら
そういうことだ ったのか。

Working together with a mercenary
was one thing, but a king? I still have
a hard time believing it...

私が知っているのは
傭兵のヨシュアさんだから...
お、驚きました。

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア

I may be a king, but I'm still Joshua.
Just because my title suddenly
changed doesn't mean that I have.

Besides, last I checked, this isn't
Jehanna, and my title means little.
Nothing between us has changed.

肩書きと背負うものは違うが
人間、そう簡単に変われるわけじゃない。

それに、この国では
王ではなく一人の英雄だ。
今までどおり、よろしく頼む。

As you wish, Joshua.

But if I may be so bold, you may
claim that you haven't changed after
becoming king...

But it seems to me that you're
carrying yourself more regally than
the Joshua I know.

こちらこそ、よろしく。

人間、そう簡単に変わらないと
仰いましたが...。

以前とは違う、芯の強さを感じます。
ヨシュア王。

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonseアルフォンス
Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア

The mercenary one, huh? Well, I've
made my decision. It's up to him to
make his.

Let's just say that I've done some
soul-searching. There's no reason he
can't do the same.

Though...not being burdened by a
crown does let him spend more time
swinging his sword...

アルフォンス王子が知る
以前の俺と今の俺...
どちらがいいか悪いかじゃない。

さっきも言ったとおり
肩書きや背負うものが違うだけだ。

もしかすると
昔の俺のほうが怖いもの知らずゆえに
剣 士としては強いかもしれんな。

And here I hoped that being
summoned to Askr meant avoiding a
certain overeager princess...

But of course she's already here. She
just can't resist sticking her nose
where it doesn't belong.

しかしなぁ...異界に召喚されて
ようやく王女様たちから
逃げられたと思ったのによ。

まさかアスク王国まで
ご巡覧されているとは...。
これはあんまりじゃないの?

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharenaシャロン

Princess L'Arachel always said that
you would find your way to her, even
all the way in Askr!

ラーチェル王女が仰いましたよ!
そのうちレナックさんも絶対に
追いかけて くるはずだって!

Ugh. So who's going to take the
blame for getting me into this mess?
Is it you, 【Summoner】?

Did it never occur to you that I might
be avoiding her and the old man on
purpose?

【Summoner】
空気を読んでほしいねえ。

ラーチェル様とドズラのおっさんが いて
俺がいないってことは...
つまり、そういう意味なのよ。

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー

I was...a little overwhelmed at first,
but I'm glad that Colm was able to
come along with me.

わ、私もいきなり知らない異界に
呼ばれて不安になりましたけど...
コーマが一緒でよかったです。

Hmm...

......。

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー

Is something wrong, Colm?

あ、あれっ? コーマ。
ぼーっとして、どうしたの?

Huh? Oh, uh... Nah.

Come on, Neimi. How long are you
going to keep pouting?

あ、いや...なんでもねえよ。

ったく、ネイミーは異界に来てまで
メソメソするんじゃねえよ。

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー

I-I'm not pouting! I'm just a little
anxious, that's all! *sniff*

べ、別にメソメソなんてしてないよ!
不安になっただけ!

Hey now, no crying. We're all here
for a reason. Take comfort in that.

If the people of Askr need some help,
I say we do what we can... For a small
fee, of course.

しゃあねえなあ。
きっとなんかの縁があるんだろ。

アスク王国の人たちのために
俺も雇われてやるよ。

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア

The people. Right...

......

New Foundations - C

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 002_PlainForest
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

Hmm...

Hey, Colm. Umm... Got a minute?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

Huh? Oh, it’s you. Look, I don’t really
have time to chat. If you couldn’t tell,
I’m kinda busy here.

Oh... *sniff* I see. I...I wanted to
check if you were still planning on
training together...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

I’m training on my own, OK? I’m...
Uh... I’m seeing how long I can stay
awake. Gotta stay alert.

Come on, Colm. Not even I would fall
for that.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

Ugh, fine... I just... I needed some
time to think. Alone.

Joshua was a prince this whole time,
and we had no idea. And now...now
he’s king.

Right? Here, I thought he was just
some carefree mercenary... But why
does that upset you?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

We were summoned to Askr to help
the people. I’m glad we came, and I
know we made a difference, but...

When all’s said and done, history is
only going to remember the guys
at the top. The royals.

Nobody’s gonna remember us... It’s
not fair. We’re no different from
Alfonse and Joshua, not really.

I guess...when you put it that way...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

I mean, look—I don’t need anyone
singing my praises from the
rooftops or anything like that.

But while Joshua gets to live in luxury
as a king... I’ll be stuck as a common
thief for the rest of my life.

It was that way in Magvel, and it’ll be
that way in Askr. Some things never
change, no matter what we do.

*sniff* Colm...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Stuck as a thief for the rest of your
life? Don’t you think you’re getting
a little ahead of yourself, little urchin?

New Foundations - B

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 002_PlainForest
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Well, well. If it isn’t my favorite little
urchin. Tell me, have you scrounged
up any shiny scraps today?

I told you to stop calling me that. Or
are you already going senile, old
man? Ugh, let’s get this over with.

You know, this supposed high-and-
mighty summoner is really bad at
pairing up Heroes...

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

You want to make your mark on
history, don’t you, boy?

What are you going on ab—oh. You
were eavesdropping on me and
Neimi. Well, I’m done talking.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

It’s just the way of the world for
royals and generals to claim all the
glory for themselves.

Makes ‘em look pretty bad in the
eyes of the ones who did all the
actual fighting though, huh?

I never said that! It’s just... Who do
you think gives the guys at the top a
hero’s welcome?

It’s the people. They celebrate their
leaders because they’re eager to
move on and rebuild.

It must be an amazing feeling,
returning home a hero...but it’s one
I’ll never get to experience.

The village where Neimi and I grew
up was burned to the ground. It’s
gone for good.

Even if we went back with news of
victory, we’d only be greeted with
soot and ash.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Eesh. Well, that took a dark turn.
Didn’t expect to actually feel bad for
needling you...

You wanted a reaction and you got
one. Don’t blame me for the
consequences of your actions.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Look, um... Why don’t we grab a bite
to eat? You can even invite Neimi
along.

What? That’s...not what I thought
you’d say. Why would you...

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Don’t question it, or I’ll change my
mind. I’m fortunate enough to be a
man of means. Consider this charity.

Yeah, sure... Thanks...I think.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

New Foundations - A

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 002_PlainForest
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

Uh... I thought you were taking us out
to eat. Why are we by the river? Let
me guess...another trick of yours?

Hey, everyone! Perfect timing. I was
just about to grill up my catch.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー

Joshua?! Erm, I mean, Your Majesty...
Did you go fishing? On your own?

Yup! Caught quite the haul, too, if I
do say so myself.

There will be more than enough for
everyone. I’ll be done cooking in just
a minute. Hope you’re hungry!

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

Uh... Does anyone else know that
you’re out here? And, you know,
catching your own food?

Hah! I may be a king, but that doesn’t
mean I want to be pigging out on
delicacies all day.

I’ve been fending for myself for years
now. No reason to break a good
habit, especially one that I enjoy.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Looks like a few fillets are ready. Go
on—don’t be shy, kids. We’ll have the
next batch.

Whew. There’s something about
gathering and preparing your own
meals that palace catering can’t beat.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー

You know, even if you are a king, we
really only know the Joshua that’s
camped in the wild like the rest of us.

That’s who I am, though! Those
experiences are what make me, me.
A title or crown won’t change that.

How could I hope to govern the folk
of Jehanna if I didn’t know what it
was like to live in their shoes?

Not everyone understands, but that
was the entire reason I left the
trappings of royalty in the first place.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

Sounds like a pretty noble reason,
when you think about it...

All this time, I’ve been trying to find
out what exactly it is I want to
achieve with my life and privilege.

Some want to go down in history,
while others are content to just live
in luxury and do nothing.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

And what about you, boy? Tell me
what you hope to achieve, and I
won’t charge you for the fish.

But you never said anything about—
ugh, fine. You’re pretty persistent for
an old geezer.

I want to create a world where the
people important to me will never
hurt again. There. Happy now?

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

I am indeed. And what about you,
Neimi?

I... I want to create a world where
people help each other, and that
starts with me.

I want to continue the work that my
mother, *sniff* a cleric, and my
grandfather, a hunter, started...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Ask yourself this, then: Do you
have to be royalty to be a hero, or
can anyone achieve that status?

Well... Becoming royalty may be out
of my reach, but that doesn’t mean
heroic acts are.

I hate to admit it, but maybe I’ve
spent too much time moping around,
rather than trying to change things.

If anyone’s going to create my ideal
world, it’s me. That’s what you’re
getting at, right, old man?

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Heh. Right you are. As for me, I plan
on becoming filthy rich. If the world is
more peaceful for it, all the better.

When peace returns to Magvel, Colm,
your village will thrive again. I have no
doubt about that.

Until then, why don’t you and Neimi
stay in Jehanna? As a proper
home away from home.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

I appreciate that, Joshua. Thank you.
And you too, old ma—I mean,
Rennac.

Good to have you back in fighting
shape, little urchin!

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colmコーマ

You’ll never change... Even so, I
promise to stand by your side on the
battlefield for all your help.

Come on, Neimi. We’ve got things
to do and places to be.

We do? Oh. Um, all right. Thank you
for the delicious meal, Joshua. It was
a real treat. Goodbye!

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimiネイミー
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

Yeesh. That kid’s strung as tightly as
a violin.

I’m not sure how you convinced him
to come, but I’m glad you did. His
talent is too good to lose to apathy.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennacレナック

A good ruler must empathize with
those who seek his council. You’ve
been doing that for a while now.

And that, O wise king, is why I look
forward to my substantial reward
upon our return to Magvel.

Hah! And you will have it. I give you
my word.

I, too, must continue to forge my own
path, day by day, if I’m to discover
what it truly means to be king...

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshuaヨシュア

Neimi: Tearful Archer[ | ]

Neimi: Tearful Archer - C

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

OK... Just like Grandpa taught me...
Steady breathing, calm nerves...
Aim...and fire!

Bullseye! Amazing! Looks like Neimi
wins this one, eh, Norne?

Rebecca Wildflower Face FC
Rebecca
Norne The Volunteer Face FC
Norne

Wow! And here I thought I was in
top form today too. Ya did great!

I’m n-not always this good! That was
just sheer luck!

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Rebecca Wildflower Face FC
Rebecca

Nonsense. You’ve got a real talent for
archery. Any one of us could see that
immediately.

Well, target practice is one thing. Out
here, the target doesn’t move, and
I can take my time...

But on the battlefield, I... I...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Norne The Volunteer Face FC
Norne

It’s OK, Neimi. We’ve all been there.
There’s no use worrying about the
things ya can’t control.

And besides, didn’t ya just arrive in
Askr? Findin’ your bearings take
time. Go easy on yourself!

I...I’ll try. Thank you.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Leon True of Heart Face FC
Leon

Oh, poor thing...

It must be so frustrating to have
practice be the only place you
can perform well.

It’s a shame... Even the best battle
simulations aren’t even close to the
real thing.

Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya
Leon True of Heart Face FC
Leon

I wish there was something I could do
to help, but I’m afraid I might just
make the situation worse.

Hmm... Maybe we could ask the
commander to see what she thinks?

Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

That would be a start...

Oh! You want me to go game hunting
with you?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya

Yeah, we thought we’d sharpen our
skills in the wild. There’s a nice
forested area near the castle.

We’ve already asked for permission
and there’s a spot with your name
on it. All we need is a “yes.”

Ronan Villager of Iz Face FC
Ronan
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Oh! Well, in that case, yes! I’d love to
join you. I mean, if you’re sure. I
don’t want to be in the way...

May I join you as well?

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya

Of course, Sue! With you spotting
for us, we won’t have to worry about
our dinner escaping.

We will not let you down,
right, Neimi?

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Right!

Neimi: Tearful Archer - B

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Ronan Villager of Iz Face FC
Ronan

Have you ever tracked wild game
before, Neimi?

Yeah. My...my grandpa was an expert
hunter. He taught me everything I
know about archery.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya

Ahh, I see. So you learned your skills
from a game hunter. That actually
makes a lot of sense.

Now that I think of it... Sue, your
grandfather was pretty amazing
too, right? The silver something?

Wolf. He was called the Silver Wolf.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya

Yeah, that was it! I guess you and
Neimi are pretty similar in that
respect. Who knew?

Well, even though I was my grandpa’s
student, I still couldn’t hit the target
every time. Not like he could.

I always had to bring a whole quiver.
But he...he only ever brought a single
arrow on the hunt.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Ronan Villager of Iz Face FC
Ronan

Seriously? Just one?

His motto was “one arrow for one
animal.” He never missed his mark.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Ronan Villager of Iz Face FC
Ronan

That’s incredible. Perhaps it was this
respect for nature that allowed him to
coexist peacefully alongside it.

Perhaps. But even without nature’s
blessing, such precision still requires
a great deal of skill.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Someday, I want to be just as good as
he was. I can’t imagine only needing
one arrow, but—

Wait, is that—it is! Neimi, look
over there! A huge buck. Do you
think you can make the shot?

Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

I see him! I’ll...I’ll try!

OK... Visualize the arrow’s path...
Synchronize your breathing...
And...fire!

Wow! A perfect shot.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Ronan Villager of Iz Face FC
Ronan

Amazing! It’s almost as if your
grandfather himself was here, guiding
the arrow.

So, a buck is fine, but...

Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

I-I did it? I did it! Whew...

This is incredible. It appears you
don’t have any difficulty hitting a
practice target or animal, and yet...

This is just a guess, but...could it be
that you get nervous only when
you’re aiming at people?

Tanya Dagdars Kid Face FC
Tanya
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Oh, I...I never thought of it like that,
but I guess that would make sense...
Grandpa refused to join the army...

Just incredible. A single arrow...

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

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Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

Neimi, may I speak with you
a moment?

Oh, hi, Sue. Of course. What’s up?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

It’s about your grandfather. Needing
only a single arrow for hunting is
quite the feat. Surely he was famous?

Oh, well... Maybe? He never really
acted like he was, but I heard people
talk about him occasionally.

People called him “Single-Arrow
Zethla” because of his accuracy.

They said he could shoot any target,
moving or still, with one shot. “No
second arrow for Zethla,” they said.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

I see...

I’m actually wearing his gauntlet. The
gold falcon embroidered on it, well,
it’s one of the ways I remember him.

He passed it down to me, along with
everything he could teach me about
archery and hunting.

When I got the gauntlet, it was way
too big for me. I had to resize it to fit.
It feels much better now...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

It’s clear that your grandfather and
his teachings are very dear to you.

I don’t believe that hesitating to aim
your bow at another person is a
negative thing.

You don’t?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

No. We should never have to shoot
our fellow man. But the grim reality is
a different story...

Sometimes, it takes an arrow to stop
an arrow. The people of Askr need
our protection. Even if it means...

Yeah... I heard Princess Sharena talk
about the struggles of the common
folk. It’s so sad...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

Your grandfather entrusted his legacy
and his gauntlet to you. But do you
know why he did so?

Was it simply because you were his
granddaughter? Or...was it something
more?

I-I don’t...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Neimi: Tearful Archer - S

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Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

The village where Colm and I grew
up was torched by bandits. We...
we’ve been on the run ever since.

I couldn’t even begin to count how
many times knowing archery has
helped get us out of a bind.

It seems your grandfather’s skills
became quite useful.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Not even just archery. We’d have
perished long ago if he hadn’t taught
me a bunch of survival skills.

Maybe it’s silly, but I know he’s
looking over us. I feel him every time
I use what he taught me. *sniffle*

It wasn’t just you he saved. Think
of all the people he helped you
protect since then.

He may have given you those skills,
but you were the one who utilized
them. You must give yourself credit.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

I...

You’ve taken his teachings and made
them your own. Something worthy of
passing on yourself.

Just think of how many lives have
already been saved thanks to you...
and how many lives still can be.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Did I... Can I...really do all that?

I learned archery from my father.
And he, his father before him. Their
legacies live on through me.

That knowledge and skill, refined
through years and years, continues
to save people to this very day.

I have made their art my own, but I
did not start with nothing, and neither
will my successor.

I will pass on my knowledge in the
hopes that it will be used for the
greater good after I am gone.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

I wonder if that’s what Grandpa had
in mind when he decided to teach
me...

I believe so. You use your bow to
protect what you have, rather than
using it to take what you do not.

Surely your grandfather saw archery
as a way to keep yourself and those
closest to you safe.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Yeah... You’re right. Thank you, Sue.
I’m really glad that we had this talk.

Grandpa wanted me to make good
use of what he taught me. So I’m
going to make him proud!

Joshua: Resolute Tempest[ | ]

Joshua: Resolute Tempest - C

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Ewan Eager Student Face FC
Ewan

Hey, Tethys! You won’t believe your
ears! Joshua has become the next
king of Jehanna!

Haven’t I taught you not to make
jokes at another’s expense? What
if someone took you seriously?

Tethys Beloved Dancer Face FC
Tethys
Ewan Eager Student Face FC
Ewan

But I am serious, I swear! I overheard
Prince Alfonse and the summoner
talking about it.

Well, if that’s the case... Wow. I’m not
even sure how to respond to that.
What do you think, Marisa?

I mean, put a risk-taker like him in
charge of the treasury and it’ll be
cleaned out by morning...

Tethys Beloved Dancer Face FC
Tethys
Marisa Crimson Flash Face FC
Marisa

It doesn’t much matter to me.

As long as he keeps honing his sword
skills, he can be the king of whatever
he wants.

Hah! That’s our Marisa. What about
you, Chief? Do you thi—

Hm? I could have sworn he was
here a moment ago. Where did he
run off to?

Tethys Beloved Dancer Face FC
Tethys
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

Nice getup. It suits you.

You also think I’ve changed, huh?
The threads don’t always make the
man, you know.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

Others might be distracted by your
clothes, but I can tell you’re different.
Right down to your very core.

You have the eyes of a man who’s
finally decided to embrace his fate.

Hah. I may have taken my sweet time,
but getting here was something of a
group effort.

I’ve only been able to come this
far thanks to the time I spent traveling
the world as a hired sword.

You’ll be glad to know that you and
your mercenaries played no small
part in making me who I am today.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

That so?

You know how to rally your troops.
They’ll follow you anywhere, and
for good reason.

And, of course... Ephraim and Eirika
never shirked from their duties or
backed down from a fight.

I learned how a leader and a royal
should act from all of you.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

Well, I’m glad to hear your time away
from home was well-spent. Speaking
of teaching...

The mercenary Joshua is already
here in Askr, you know. Are you
planning on talking to him?

No. I walk my path, and he walks his.
I wouldn’t want to get in the way of
his journey.

Besides, this is something he needs
to decide for himself. No matter how
hard it may be...

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua

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Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

Joshua, let me ask you something.

By all means. If I’m able to answer,
I will.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

I don’t presume to know everything
about what you’ve gone through,
but I can’t help but wonder...

Did you finally decide to accept the
crown because of the tragedy that
befell Queen Ismaire?

What happened to my mother was
ultimately the result of my own
immaturity and naivety.

I left to wander the world, and by the
time I arrived in Jehanna Hall, it was
already too late. Her fate was sealed.

The queen was mortally wounded,
and even the throne was reduced to
mere cinders...

All at the hands of a former comrade.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

Still, do you really think you could
have predicted what could happen?

Perhaps not...but I am glad Jehanna
did not bend the knee. It weathered
the storm and lived to see the dawn.

My mother always wanted me to lead
our people, and they need me now
more than ever.

But I know that I can’t hope to do it
alone. This burden is far too great for
me to shoulder it all by myself.

Speaking of which, do you recall the
bet we made? I wanted you to join
me once the war in Magvel was over.

I still do. But no coin flips or sleight
of hand this time—just an earnest
request. Will you join me?

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

Ha, you don’t need to tell me it’s
earnest. I can hear it in your voice.
I do have one condition, though...

Joshua: Resolute Tempest - A

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Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua

A condition, huh? I can’t imagine you
want something as simple as money
or fame, but I’ll hear you out.

You once told me that a man can
have all the skill in the world and
still have a bad day.

What happens to the people when
their king has a bad day?

Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik
Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua

I’d like to say, “It’s life really, innit?”
but I believe you’ve already heard
that one.

I remember you said there’s good
luck and bad, but that neither one
is an excuse for failure.

And I still stand by those words. But
know this...

For a mercenary, that single bad day
of yours means they likely won’t live
to see the morrow.

Working for a client who could put
my soldiers in a position like that
would be a grave mistake.

Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik
Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua

So that’s what you’re getting at, huh?
You want to see just how lucky this
king really is.

Right, so how about we settle what’s
going to happen after Askr.

Heads, we work for you. Tails, we
remain a free company. Deal?

You know you can’t pull a fast one on
me, so don’t even think about trying.

Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik
Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua

You really like making the stakes as
high as possible, don’t you? Fine.
I accept your terms.

Joshua: Resolute Tempest - S

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Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

It’s time, Joshua. Will it be heads or
tails? Well... Here goes nothing!

...Well? Come on, show me the coin
already. The suspense is killing me!

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

It’s...tails. Look like we won’t be
settling down in Jehanna after all.

Damn it. I really needed that win...

Lady Luck can be a cruel mistress,
but that’s just how it goes sometimes.
No use crying over spilled milk.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

There are two sides to every coin.
Mine just happened to come up
tails this time. That’s all.

But you know the funny thing about
luck? You can make your own...and
your friends can help you.

Right. Sometimes I forget I’m not
on my own anymore. Old habits die
hard, I guess...

Something as reckless as staking the
fate of a kingdom on a coin flip will
only end well half of the time.

I’m no longer a wayward swordsman.
I’m a king, with all the responsibilities
that protecting my people entails.

It’s high time I relied on my friends
and kicked Lady Luck to the curb.
At least for a little while, eh?

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua
Gerik Desert Tiger Face FC
Gerik

Works for me. I’m sure we can come
to a temporary arrangement. I am a
mercenary, after all.

So, when I return to Magvel, it will be
in the employ of Jehanna’s king. I’ve
got your back.

Gerik... Thank you.

Joshua Resolute Tempest Face FC
Joshua

Rennac: Rich "Merchant"[ | ]

Rennac: Rich "Merchant" - C

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LArachel Princess of Light Face FC
L'Arachel

Friends of justice! Allies of
righteousness and order! Know
that I, L’Arachel, have arrived!

Speaking of friends, I was truly
pleased to hear that Rennac made
the trip to Askr unscathed.

Gwah ha ha! So he did, Princess!
Now me and Rennac can protect
you together. Like old times!

Dozla Harvest Attendant Face FC
Dozla
LArachel Princess of Light Face FC
L'Arachel

Quite so. Oh! Let us share with
everyone a thorough recounting of—
Wait. Where did Rennac go?

Oh, he said he wasn’t feeling well.
He said maybe he was coming down
with a cold... Then he ran off...

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face FC
Fjorm
LArachel Princess of Light Face FC
L'Arachel

A cold? Dear me, that will not do!
Perhaps his journey took a terrible
toll on him... I cannot allow that!

Just you wait! I’ll purge the ill
demons plaguing his body and
mind, or my name isn’t L’Arachel!

Erm... Are we sure he’s that sick?
He might need a rest more than
an exorcism.

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face Pain
Fjorm
Dozla Harvest Attendant Face FC
Dozla

Ha! Rennac never can sit still while
the princess is around. A little rest
may do him some good.

Phew. I don’t hear her ear-splitting
hooting and hollering anymore, so I
must have run far enough.

Nothing has changed with her. Her
whole heroine act is so saccharine.

Speaking of... I could go for a sweet
treat. Just need to dry some fruit,
remember how much sugar to add...

You know, maybe I can use my
merchant chops to get a bargain
on some fruit and sugar...

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac
Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea

Mixing dried fruit and sugar, huh?
Relatively simple, yet the natural
flavors sound appealing enough.

Perhaps it’s some sort of delicacy
from his world? If that’s the case,
this bears further investigation...

Rennac: Rich "Merchant" - B

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Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

The Order of Heroes works with all
sorts. Bandits, pirates...

It’s almost as impressive as the crews
the merchant guilds assemble back
home.

Pardon me. I’m Lysithea of the
Golden Deer House. Do you have
time to discuss an important matter?

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

The Golden what? Oh, right. I heard
the others mention Garreg Mach
Monastery. What’s on your mind?

Well, I couldn’t help but overhear you
mentioning a fruit that you left out
to dry, then sweetened with sugar.

As a confectionery connoisseur,
I was immediately intrigued. Do you
suppose we could recreate it? Here?

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

Oh, that. I suppose we could. You’ll
never find a sweeter treat in all the
realms. Not here or Magvel.

Ah. Well... It sounds like some
preparation is in order for my
taste buds.

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

That’s not all you’ll have to prepare.
There’s the small matter of my fee.

I can’t go giving out the recipe to just
anyone. Why, I’d say it’s worth its
weight in gold.

Compensation. All right. What exactly
did you have in mind?

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

They don’t teach you about money at
that monastery? Friends don’t let
friends work free, Golden Deer.

Money? Think this much’ll cover it?

Gaius Candy Stealer Face FC
Gaius
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

Hm? By the looks of your outfit,
I suppose I’d best not ask where
this windfall came from...

Gaius! Is that pouch full of coins?
But you don’t have to—

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Gaius Candy Stealer Face FC
Gaius

I’ve got just as much of a stake
in this as you do, lady.

Here’s the deal: half up front, half
when the sweets are happily in
our gullet.

Are you sure about this?

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Gaius Candy Stealer Face FC
Gaius

If I let this opportunity pass me by, I
wouldn’t deserve the name “Sticky-
Fingers Gaius”

Your reputation means that much to
you? Hmmm... That does help me to
trust you.

Very well. We have an agreement.
Prepare yourselves to taste a
confection like none other!

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

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Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

Hmm... It just occurred to me that
I may have taken for granted how
easy it would be to find ingredients.

I remember the recipe easy enough,
but where am I going to find fruit
native to Magvel?

Maybe there’s a local equivalent, but
I’m not the best judge of— Oh, Neimi!
Perfect timing.

Hello, Rennac. Do you need
something?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Hmm... From the way you describe it,
I’m guessing your recipe had you
leave some michew berries out to dry.

Does that sound right to you?
They’re really shiny and sweet.
And a little tart too!

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

Yeah, that sounds right. But michew
are from your hometown, aren’t
they? That doesn’t help much here.

Maybe someone around here knows
of a similar fruit that grows in Askr.

Why not ask Amelia? She’s been here
longer than us, and she’s a big fan
of michew.

She’s such a fan, her armor is the
same color as the berries!

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Amelia Rose of the War Face FC
Amelia

Michew? Oh, yes, I adore them!
They’re delicious raw, but the
best way to eat them is in pies!

We were hoping you might have
found a similar fruit during your
time in Askr.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

Or, better yet, do you have any left?
Fruit? Seeds, even? I’d much rather
have the real thing, if I can find it.

Sorry. I ate the berries I had with me
when I arrived here.

Amelia Rose of the War Face FC
Amelia
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Well, at least we tried...

Don’t accept defeat so quickly! I ate
the berries, but I kept baking pies!
I just needed to find a substitute.

I call them “Askran michew.” I’m not
sure what the local name is, but
mine gets the point across!

Amelia Rose of the War Face FC
Amelia
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

That’s what I like to hear. So, where
would I go about procuring them?

Oh, they’re easy to find. They drop
from some of the trees around the
castle. Come on, I’ll show you!

Amelia Rose of the War Face FC
Amelia

So? What do you think? Same color
and everything, right?

Amelia Rose of the War Face FC
Amelia
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Wow! They really do look the same.
All that’s left is the taste test...

Sweetness? Check. A bit of tartness?
Check. These are so tasty, they might
as well be michew!

They’re a bit larger than the ones in
Magvel, aren’t they?

I guess more fruit means more flavor.
Thanks, both of you. You two were
a huge help. Here, take this.

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac
Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

Huh? Oh, I don’t need any money.
Tasting michew again is enough of
a reward for me!

No, take it. I’d love to keep the gold,
but it wouldn’t be good for business.

If you think so or not, you provided a
service by finding the berries. I pay
people when they do good work.

Of course, that goes both ways. If
you ever need anything from me,
I’ll expect compensation from you.

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac
Amelia Rose of the War Face FC
Amelia

Why do I get the feeling that your fee
is going to be more than I can afford?

Heh. Anyway, thanks again. Now all
that’s left is the easy part: making
the thing.

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

Rennac: Rich "Merchant" - S

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Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

It’s ready at last. The ingredients may
not be the same, but it tastes great.
Just as good as I remember.

Hmm... Even a momentary whiff can
induce immediate salivation. Quite
impressive.

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Gaius Candy Stealer Face FC
Gaius

No time like the present, yeah?
Down the hatch!

Don’t be shy, Lysithea. You try some
along with me!

Don’t mind if I do.

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

So? What do you think?
What’s the verdict?

It feels as if the fruit’s nectar is
bathing my taste buds in sweet,
syrupy delight!

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Gaius Candy Stealer Face FC
Gaius

Not bad! Looks good. Tastes good.
I can’t complain!

I have to say this is the sweetest treat
that Magvel has to offer!

Sounds like our contract is complete.
I’ll take the second half of my
payment now.

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac
Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea

I can’t stop eating them... So good!
The sugar buzz is going to keep me
up all night!

Well, there’s plenty more where—
Oh! There’s an idea... I should sell
them here in Askr!

Why didn’t I think of this before?
I’ll take Askr cuisine by storm! Heh.
My luck’s really turning around!

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac
LArachel Princess of Light Face FC
L'Arachel

Wonderful! We can use those funds
to support the allies of righteousness
and order!

Oh no... No, no, no! It can’t be!
How did she find us?!

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac
LArachel Princess of Light Face FC
L'Arachel

You seem to have fully recovered
from your illness. Excellent! I need
you hale and hearty, my good man!

There you are, Rennac! We’ve been
looking everywhere for you.

What are you waiting for? Claim your
rightful place as the princess’s loyal
vassal! Gwah ha ha!

Dozla Harvest Attendant Face FC
Dozla
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

Oh, come on. Askr was supposed to
be the start of a new life for me!

Dozla, it seems we need to have a
chat with dear Rennac. Please, do
what you must!

LArachel Princess of Light Face FC
L'Arachel
Dozla Harvest Attendant Face FC
Dozla

Leave it to me, princess! Rennac, you
can complain about it all you want,
but you’re comin’ with us.

Let go! I’m going to be rich! I don’t
need to work for her anymore!

Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac
Dozla Harvest Attendant Face FC
Dozla

You don’t need your get-rich-quick
schemes when you’ve got me and
Princess L’Arachel. Gwah ha ha!

The glorious forces of justice are at
long last returned to full strength!
But we dare not tarry here, no!

Time waits for no woman. Not even
the beautiful princess of peerless
beauty. We ride!

LArachel Princess of Light Face FC
L'Arachel
Rennac Rich Merchant Face FC
Rennac

You’ve got to be kidding meee!

Colm: Capable Thief[ | ]

Colm: Capable Thief - C

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Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

What was it the commander said?
”Askr Branch of the Ylisse Division?”
What kind of name is that?

Ah ha! You must be Colm. Welcome,
welcome! I’ve been expecting you.

Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Whoa, the rumors are true! You’re
the spitting image of Commander
Anna. Neimi will never believe this.

But, uh, more importantly... I’ve heard
you’re interested in my services?

I am! The Askr Branch of the Ylisse
Division of Anna & Company would
like to hire you for a job.

You’re quite the capable operative, or
so 【Summoner】 says.

More specifically, that you excel at
discovering things that people would
rather keep hidden away.

Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Well, I wouldn’t call myself an expert
or nothin’, but I can get the job done
quietly.

If you need to vet my skills, speak to
Princess Eirika. Ask about her
bracelet.

That’s not necessary—the
summoner’s word is good enough
for me. I’ve heard all about you.

But let’s cut to the chase. Money.
You’ll be well-compensated for your
time, of course...if you deliver.

Take a look at that guy over there.
The one browsing my helmet display.

Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna
Volke Man of Mysteries Face FC
Volke

Hmph. Prices are going up...

Yeesh. Wouldn’t want to meet him in
a dark alley. What’d he do to you?

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna

Nothing yet. But he’s been hanging
around the shop a lot and I don’t
trust people who look but don’t buy.

Rumor has it that he’s into some
shady business in the rougher parts
of town.

He does look like bad news. So let
me guess: you want me to find out
what he’s up to, huh?

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna

Exactly. When it comes to business,
Anna & Company needs to be on top
of everything.

Got it. If he’s making deals, then he
has a client. Should be a cinch to find
out who it is.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna

Good. You have one week, starting
now. And before you ask, no—you
don’t get paid until I get the intel.

Works for me. A job like this
shouldn’t take more than three
days. Sit tight!

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

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Volke Man of Mysteries Face FC
Volke

Turn left here, right there...

Hmm... It’s getting harder and harder
to tail this guy with all of these
people around.

Or...is he already onto me and trying
to disappear into the crowd? No.
There’s no way he’s noticed me.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Volke Man of Mysteries Face FC
Volke

Was it this corner? No, the next one...

Me and my big mouth... I told Anna
I’d only need three days, but four
days later and still no client.

What’s this guy’s deal, anyway? I’ve
never met anyone who’s given me
this much trouble.

I mean, I can barely keep up... He just
seems to slip through crowds like
they aren’t even there.

I can’t even blink without losing him.
He’s here one second and gone the
next. I gotta focus!

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Volke Man of Mysteries Face FC
Volke

Here. This is the place.

Phew, looks like he’s finally stopped.
That building is a wreak. Does anyone
even live here?

Can’t see anything from out here,
so...guess it’s time for a little
infiltration.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

What the—it’s empty! I assumed this
place was abandoned, but there’s
nothing here at all, not even him!

He must have come in, right? As far
as I can see, there’s only one
entrance and exit...

Did he sneak out? No...there aren’t
even any footprints on the ground.
Impossible!

He can’t have just disappeared into
thin air, right? This job keeps getting
stranger and stranger...

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

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Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Ugh. I lost him again. He keeps going
back to that abandoned building and
vanishing. What’s hiding in there?

There’s only a day left to fulfill the
contract... I don’t want to admit it,
but I may be in over my head here.

I’ve watched him go inside that
building a dozen of times, but what
happens after? Where does he go?

Damn it. At this rate I’ll fail my
client...just like I failed the people
closest to me...

Colm, is something wrong? You’ve
been hanging around some shady
areas lately, and I worried...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

It’s just for work, all right? It doesn’t
concern you. So get off my case, and
stop following me around!

Huh? Y-you don’t have to yell at me.
I was just... *sniffle* a little
concerned, that’s all...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Neimi... Look, I’m sorry. C’mon,
don’t cry...

It was wrong of me to take out my
frustrations on you. I’m just...this job
is starting to feel impossible.

*sniff* So you’re not doing anything
dangerous...right?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Right. Nothing worth crying over,
anyway. So dry those tears already.

Seeing you blubber brings back all
those memories of Zethla
threatening to tan my hide.

Heehee... Grandpa always did come
running when he heard me crying,
huh?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Outta nowhere too. His senses were
something else. He knew I never
meant you any harm, though.

That geezer’s eyes could spot a
rustle in the grass from a mile
aw—wait a minute...

Colm? What’s wrong. Your face
turned real serious all of a sudden...

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

I just remembered something the old
man taught me while we were out
hunting.

He said that some wild birds don’t
immediately fly back to their nests
with a fresh catch.

Of course not. If they did, they’d
lead their predators straight to
the helpless chicks.

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

That’s it! That building must be some
sort of misdirection! It was under my
nose the whole time.

He must be trying to draw my
attention away from the surrounding
buildings...

Looks like a more thorough search is
in order. Thanks for your help, Neimi!

Um... I didn’t really do anything,
but you’re welcome? Just come back
safe, OK?

Neimi Tearful Archer Face FC
Neimi

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Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Hah! Mission accomplished! I found
out who that shady guy is working
with! You’re not gonna believe it.

Day seven is cutting it a little close
for comfort, but I’m glad to see you
pulled through. What did you find?

Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

His client was even scarier than him!
The guy had a mean-looking mug and
heavy black armor.

It looked like he was handling some
tiny birds. Was probably gonna make
drumsticks out of ‘em!

A mean-looking mug and heavy black
armor, hmm? Something like this
man here?

Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna
Benny Sensitive Soul Face FC
Benny

Good birdie...

Huh? Oh, yeah. A lot like him. Wait,
no—exactly like him! What’s going
on? What’s he doing here?!

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Benny Sensitive Soul Face FC
Benny

These birds...are my friends. Not
food.

Not bad, kid. I thought I threw you
off my trail back there for sure.

Volke Man of Mysteries Face FC
Volke
Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm

Wait, you’re here too? What the heck
is going on?!

I’m sorry, Colm. I haven’t been
completely honest with you. You see,
this has all been a little test.

Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna
Volke Man of Mysteries Face FC
Volke

Nothing like a little trial-by-fire to
test someone’s chops, eh? Benny
was in on it too.

I had a feeling that you and I were
both familiar with the tricks of the
same trade. You had me on my toes.

Well, Anna, did I pass your test or
what? Seems like we have the
benefit of a professional opinion.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna

You did, and with flying colors too.
You fulfilled the contract on time and
in full.

And now for the fun part: your
reward! I threw in a little extra as an
apology for misleading you.

You’ve got sharp senses and a good
head on your shoulders, kid. Askr’s
spies are lucky to have you.

Volke Man of Mysteries Face FC
Volke
Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna

Princess Eirika put in a good word for
you too, you know. Said you were
quick on your feet.

Even though it was a glowing
recommendation, there’s just no
substitute for real-world results.

Well... I don’t enjoy being tricked, but
I suppose I can’t be too mad...
especially if I’m getting paid.

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
Anna Secret Seller Face FC
Anna

That’s just the start. Anna &
Company does business with much
more than just the Order of Heroes.

We fulfill requests of all kinds and
offer competitive compensation to
boot. Welcome aboard!

Now we’re talking! Glad to be a part
of the team.

You and the others can count on me.
I won’t let you down.

I’m going to get stronger... Strong
enough to protect those closest to
me this time!

Colm Capable Thief Face FC
Colm
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In other languages[ | ]

Language Name
Japanese 未来の礎を築く者
German Neue Hoffnung
Spanish (Europe) Nuevos cimientos
Spanish (Latin America) Nuevos cimientos
French Nouvelles bases
Italian Nuove fondamenta
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) 築構未來基礎之人
Portuguese Novas bases
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