Ugh, do you have any idea how much research went into developing ST-IX? I was one of the developers on it.

And now, it’s time for its next iteration! Always forward progress, I suppose. Willing to help a scientific genius out? I need some ingredients, and they’re easy to find, but I hate the outside world. It’s so... bright.

If you bring me Desert Frightcorn Root and Dusty Moonflower Root from the Western Suhara Desert, I’ll see if I can put together a prototype!







Player: Accept

Back from the desert already?

I told you they were easy to find!

Player: “Here are the ingredients you asked for.”

Aha, wonderful!

These are of superb quality. Nicely done, Player!

Player: “Glad I could help.”

All RIGHT, now we mix and mix and hopefully don’t blow anything up annnnnd... POOF! A new prototype! Made it look easy, didn’t I? I told you, I’m a genius!

Well, I want to make sure the boss knows about this. He’s a tough guy to get ahold of, though. Could you bring news to Secretary Illina for me?

And here, as a thanks for your help, I’ve got a reward for you! It’s not much, but it’s helpful when you’ve taken a few hits! Drink up--it’s great stuff!

Player: “Thank you.”

Ah, good, the first research report.

I’ll make sure the boss gets to look it over.

He has a lot on his plate right now, though, so it might take a while.

Player: “Understood.”

Demaha is such a precious resource--it’s just FULL of new, potent ingredients, waiting to be discovered by go-getters like me!

There have to be better ingredients out there than the ones you brought me.

Anyway, thanks for helping me with my first round of research!