I'm afraid I didn't know Merops very well. Perhaps if I had, all this could've been avoided.

So while these entries display a certain amount of stress, I couldn't tell you where it came from. It likely has to do with this Kerran he mentions, but I don't know who that is.

The Balaur at Rentus Base likely have the Torn Scroll Piece by now, and it's vital that you get it back, Player.

Player: Accept.

Merops was very private, very introverted.

Having this kind of insight into his mind is rare. But in this case, it's vital.

Did you find the other half of the scroll?

Player: "I think so..."

Yes, this is it! Now to... oh. I... I never knew he even had children, much less that all three died.

I cannot imagine his heartbreak. No wonder his thoughts turned to despair.

Take this to Maios at once.

Player: "I leave immediately."

Hmm. I'd known about Merops's children but not about the depths of his despair. He kept his emotions hidden well.

And he doesn't specify how much he told the Balaur. We'll have to find that out ourselves... somehow.

It's grim news, but at least we know it. My thanks to you.