Come closer, Player.

The day is drawing closer when we will march into Lakrum.
Highly refined Aether and magic cause heavy tremors that ensure that Lumiel's Magic Ward can link to Lakrum.

If the Magic Ward isn't used carefully, it's hard to predict where it could take you.

But now the time has come for the rearguard to advance to Lakrum and aid the Asmodians.

Would you lead the rearguard, Player?
Good. The preparations for activating Lumiel's Magic Ward will soon be completed. Meet with Drinde in the Mysterious Ruins.

She'll help you with the final preparations.
I've been waiting a long time to meet you, Player.

I have the gift of seeing into the future: I am a Daeva of Psychic Arts.

I've been having the same recurring dream for a long time. In it, I see a future in which a time of need engulfs us that we cannot push past.

In my dream, even the very symbol of Asmodae, Pandaemonium, was attacked by the Ereshkigal Legion.
I have encased this dream in Drinde's Crystal Ball[pl:"Balls"].

Go to Pandaemonium in the future and put an end to this terror. Steel yourself, for the next battle awaits you in Lakrum.

We must not fail.
(A brightly shining crystal ball.)

(As you look closer, you see Pandaemonium burning.)
I will always pray for you, Player.

May Lady Siel's blessing be with you always.