The relics of the Dragon Lord... The Apsu altar...?

I think Stella's after the Dragon Lord Legacy.

The Dragon Lord Legacy holds immense power. That's why it is highly coveted.

Dumaha, Apsu's forgotten territory, contains many well-preserved heirlooms from Apsu.

Time has diminished neither their value nor their power.
An excellent question.

How do they intend to use the power they extract from the Dragon Lord Legacy?

'The remnants of power extracted from the Dragon Lord Legacy will be shipped to the Nakisix Materials Warehouse.' – That should tell us what we need to know.

If the report is true and the raw material used for NK-VI is obtained from the Dragon Lord Legacy...?

We need evidence that confirms it...!
The first research journal contains a report which mentions a location.

The Secret NK Institute.
This piece of information appeared to resolve some questions, so I investigated further and made an important discovery.

I'm sure once Stella gets hold of the Dragon Lord Legacy, they'll ship it to a special place.

If we follow those shipments, I bet they'll lead us straight to the Secret NK Institute or another key secret base.

We must get inside the facility to uncover Stella's secret and find incontrovertible proof.

Take this Recording Orb[pl:"Orbs"]. You can use it to record vital evidence in an instant.
(The barred window reveals a darkened room with a channel.)

(An unbearable stench wafts towards you from inside.)

(This place does not appear to be accessible to the public.)

(But the Stella employees come and go as if it were routine.)

(Get it over and done with.)
Everything OK? Can you move?

Player, what...?

Looks like I'm just in time.
I owe you my life, too, Player.

It goes without saying.

We're friends.

At least, I think we are.
Erm... I'm sorry. It's not possible. I can't do that.

You're my friend, true, Player, but I've also got another friend at Stella.

I'm sorry, I just can't.

I hope you understand.

He's a really good friend. I can't just abandon him.

Get out of here quickly, Player. You'll be in danger if you stay.
A plan... to awaken a Dragon Lord?

Wait...

Highly refined power from the Dragon Lord Legacy... Balaur test subjects...

No way! The... awakening of a Dragon Lord!

But... it all makes sense. Has Stella gone mad?

...Player, please wait a moment.

This is such a shocking conclusion that I need a moment to collect my thoughts.