I've made up my mind. I need to ask for Sanctum's help.

I dislike collaboration--too many Shugos in the deal, you understand. That said, the situation in The Scorchlands is serious.

But I need more information first.

Player: "What do you need?"

Flame Crystals hold concentrated Balaur energy. I've been told they're the source of Molten Blade Spirits. If that's true, it's.... Well, I have to examine their Flame Essences to be sure.

I'm no warrior--I admit it. But the only way to get what I need is to go to The Scorchlands.
Would you help me? You'd have to extinguish Molten Blade Spirits and bring their Flame Essences to me.
Player: Accept.

Molten Blade Spirits carry Flame Essences, but they won't be carrying much. Destroy as many as you can--the more Flame Essencess you take, the better.

You've been to The Scorchlands before so you know the perils you face.

You have my gratitude, Player. May Ariel protect you!

Player: "And you, also."

Player! Excellent!

I've just finished summarizing my research results. It's the only work of its kind--and the information we glean from Flame Essences will make it a definitive work.

So--were you successful? Did you get any Flame Essencess?

Player: "More than you need."

You're looking remarkably soot-free, Daeva.

You haven't been to The Scorchlands, have you?

My work is urgent! Please go, get rid of the Molten Blade Spirits, and bring their Flame Essencess to me.

Player: "My apologies. I'm off."

This is exactly what I need.

Thank you so much for your help!

This, your reward, comes from my research budget from Sanctum. If the research garners rewards later, I'll give you more.