I don't know if anyone has noticed, but time and space has shifted once again in Apsaranta.

Empyrean Lord Zikel and his legions left Apsaranta after completing their missions, and another Empyrean Lord and his legions have arrived.

I want you, Timewalker, to join the new forces and carry out new missions in Apsaranta.

First, go have an audience with Empyrean Lord Lumiel% at Archon Legion Garrison.

Help us lay out a path forward, I implore you.

Player: Accept

Ah... The noble protector of wisdom has arrived.

It is good to meet you, Player.

I am Lumiel. I have been given the title of Lady of Wisdom and Magic.

Player: "It's an honor to have an audience with you."

The situation out here in Apsaranta is complicated.

Inanna and Stellin Industries, the Balaur following Apsu and their minions, aggressive Elyos legions, and many independent legions with their own interests are fighting one other.

Myself and my agents came here to see if we could be of any help to this complicated situation.

Player: "Please go on."

The legions siding with me are Veilbreaker, Faith's Herald, and Trueblade, led by agents Harun, Boron, and Oille.

Two of the legions are already here. They may fill in for one another, if necessary.

The two agents next to me are valiant protectors of wisdom who will be directly fighting against threats.

So, please understand that although they sometimes leave their posts, they will protect Apsaranta above all else.

Rest assured that both of them will stand at my side when the battle starts.

Player: "Understood."

I and my legions will continue to track Inanna and Stellin Industries in Apsaranta, investigate Apsu's relics, and conduct more research into Apsaranta's rare resource, Io.

I believe that if we study Io enough to use its strength, it can smooth out Apsaranta's complicated situation.

Player, will you pledge to work alongside me? We will lend our strength to one another and emerge victorious in this conflict.

Player: "I swear!"

(Smiling brightly) Your pledge shall be rewarded.

You may wish to learn more about Io to complete legion missions.

Meet Giacomani in Archon Io Research Center

She will guide you through the research and results we have from studying Io.

Player: "Blood for blood!"

I heard about a guest arriving! So it's you, Player.

Welcome to the Io Research Center.

Here we process Apsaranta's rare resource, Io. Of course we're researching how to make use of it in battle, but also looking for ways to use it to make life more convenient.

Player: "Oh?"

This is our first success, an Aethercannon we made using Io.

It condenses the powerful energy of Io and fires it with Aether. An Io weapon, as we call it.

It's tricky to handle and a little fragile, but it's our greatest success so far.

Other cases of Io application are published in my journal with details.

The article that one of my researchers, Tuella, is reading is mine. It contains 10,786 pages and has full-color illustrations in the luxurious hardcover binding...

Hey, I'm not done yet! Where are you going?!

Player: "Elsewhere?"

Fine, you don't have to read it... now. Anyway, for research, we need a large amount of Io.

Many Archons are providing Io to us in various ways.

We gather a little bit from Ionium, Iodra, and Iloe stem. We also get it from currently used Apsu relics.

Rumor has it that there is a large amount of Io underneath the Temple of Apsu, but we can't check because of the Balaur defenses. If we could manage to get our hands on it, the victory is already ours.

Player: "Understood."

Player, if you find any Io while on missions in Apsaranta, I hope you'll bring it to us.

Ah, since you're going on a mission, how about you go meet Nightshade Clan Leader and Ancient Civilization Excavation Team Leader?

I've heard they are staying at the campsite in the central area of Apsaranta.

You can gather more information about Apsaranta and Io from them.

Player: "Understood."

What now? A new customer?

The Nightshade Clan welcomes you, Daeva.

Player: "Robbers welcome me?"

Ah, I see we've already met. At Beshmundir Temple, perhaps?

But we can build a new relationship in a new place, right?

We're only interested in the forgotten Dragon Lord's Treasures! The shiny things and gold junk that are of no use to a Daeva's research or investigations!

As for the rest, I promise we'll reward you with stolen items, excavated treasures, and everything else as we dig up!

Helping each other... what's that called? You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours?! I mean that kinda thing!

Player: "I... guess I can help."

Great! I like your straightforwardness!

Then I have something to ask of you right now, Daeva. It's about the unwelcome guests at the next campsite.

They keep loitering around our workspace, yapping about discovering some civilization. Tell them to get lost!

What's that? You can't do it? We should be on good terms? Hmph, I don't know what you mean, but if that's what you want, I'll do my best to pretend, Daeva. Now we're partners!

Then meet Ancient Civilization Excavation Team Leader and tell them we should play nice with each other. You could at least do that, right!?

Player: "I suppose."

La? Who are you? An enemy??

T-This is The Lakuri's research area! Don't come any closer!

Player: "I won't hurt you."

Hm, really? I was wary you because I saw robbers fighting here and there....

I'm glad to hear you won't hurt me.

It seems like Daeva can be trusted?

Player: "What are you doing here?"

We came here to conduct research on an ancient civilization!

Apsaranta is the territory of Apsu, a doomed Dragon Lord. We're researching ancient texts and the Apsu civilization from long ago, even before the Tower of Eternity collapsed.

W-we would welcome Daeva's help, of course!

We need a lot of documents and data, but the robbers are keeping all the relics and ruins to themselves!

Player: "The Nightshade Clan wants to cooperate with you."

That... that's great if so, but did they really say that?

La... those robbers have no interest in anything but treasures, so let them take whatever they want. But if I could have the research materials they found...!

Daeva, thank you for bringing me good news!

Oh! I have one more request for you, Daeva. There are other hordes running wild in Apsaranta, looking for Apsu's relics other than the Nightshade Clan.

They're called Stellin Treasure Expedition. Because of them, many research materials are getting damaged!

Can you take care of them?

Player: "I'll see what I can do."

Shhh! Get down!

There is an Elyos camp near here. I don't wanna get caught.

Player: "Okay?"

You're from an Archon Legion Garrison, aren't you?

I am Spuira. I'm dispatched here to spy on Elyos garrisons and gather intelligence on them.

It's nice to meet you.

Player: "You, as well."

After Empyrean Lord Zikel's legions were replaced by Empyrean Lord Lumiel's, there was a significant change to Elyos forces in Apsaranta.

Empyrean Lord Nezekan's legions were replaced with Empyrean Lord Yustiel's.

Unlike Zikel and Nezekan, Lumiel and Yustiel are not on bad terms, so there won't be a big clash, but there may be changes to the current situation.

Player: "Go on."

This is my intelligence report on Elyos legion garrisons.

It's worth reading so you're briefed on the situation of Elyos legions, and it includes an analysis on Elyos and Asmodian forces.

After you read it, return to Archon Legion Garrison and deliver it to Siel's Apostle Incarnate.

Now set off, quietly and quickly.

Player: (End dialog.)

You have faced a variety of challenges and explored new areas.

Well done, Timewalker.

Continue to fight for all Asmodians!