I've agonized over who I should entrust this mission to for a long time.

Southern Tolbas Forest has turned into a complete mess, yet I can't see a way to deal with it.

Around a month ago, I went to check on Southern Tolbas Forest, and noticed that there seemed to be more Frillnecks than before. They were practically everywhere.

But now people say that there are even more of them now.

Player: Ask about the Frillnecks.

It's not just a few more, they are exploding in number.

They also recklessly attack people, making them very dangerous. They are prone to attack with their venomous claws so even a small scratch can cause serious injuries.

Given the situation, people are avoiding Southern Tolbas Forest altogether. At this rate, the Frillnecks will take over Tolbas Forest completely.

Player: "What is my mission?"

Your mission is to hunt the Frillnecks, of course.

But considering the rate at which they are multiplying, hunting them is only a stopgap measure.

There have been numerous abnormal occurrences in the forest due to the corruption. I think this problem might also have something to do with that, but the exact cause is till unknown.

But since we can't just wait and do nothing while the cause is identified, I'd like you to go to Southern Tolbas Forest and defeat Rakeclaw Frillneck.

Player: "Leave it to me."

Have you eliminated some Frillnecks?

It mustn't have been an easy task, them being ferocious beasts.

We really need to whittle down the Frillneck population, even by a little. How distressing.

Player: "I've done what I could do for now."

Thank you.

But I hear that Giant Rakeclaw Frillneck are an even bigger problem. Apparently, they are a lot more vicious and aggressive.

Eliminating them wouldn't solve the underlying problem, but we don't have a choice, do we? We still haven't identified what's causing it...

Player: "Sure, please continue."

I'm sorry to ask, but please help us once again.

Giant Rakeclaw Frillneck lurk deeper in the forest. Make your way to Frillneck Woods and hunt them down.

Meanwhile, I'll do all that I can to find out the reason why the Frillnecks are increasing in number so rapidly.

Player: "Great. I'll get going, then."

Villagers are still afraid to freely enter the forest because of the Frillnecks. It's gotten so bad that they shudder at simply hearing the first few letters, 'Fri-'.

I wonder when all this will end...

So, did you get rid of the Giant Rakeclaw Frillneck?

Player: "Yes, it's done."

Great. It looks like we were successful in halting the multiplication of the Frillnecks.

It's all thanks to you.

We'll use the precious time you've bought us to find out why the Frillneck numbers are increasing as soon as possible.

Thank you for doing such a great job.