You're here at last, Player%.

We have a mission only you can do.

This is too dangerous, so only the strongest Daevas like you can handle it.

Player: "What happened?"

The patrol in the south of Rhonnam Refugee Village sent us a strange report.

They said they spotted suspicious Balaur activity. A

Strange Power from a Drakan was witnessed. No one has seen such power before.

Player: "Strange Power...?"

I don't know the details yet.

But, we can't just ignore it.

If they got their hands on some dangerous power, it could be a threat to the Elyos.

It may be dangerous, but can you investigate this, Player%?

Player: "I'll take care of it."

Thank you.

I knew I could entrust this to you, Player.

Talk to the patrol, Elark, in the south of Rhonnam Refugee Village.

Player: "I'll head out right away."

I'm sorry, but I'm on duty.

What do you need?

Player: "You saw some suspicious Balaur?"

Yes, I did.

Did Merhen ask you to see me?

I spotted a Drakan scout wandering around while I was patrolling a few days ago.

I thought they came from the Twilight Drana Farm, so I chased him before he could cause any trouble.

But when I drove him into a corner, a strange thing happened.

Player: "What happened?"

They were definitely in a dead end, and gravely wounded.

But then, they pulled out something from their pockets. It started flashing brightly!

The next thing I knew, they were gone.

Player: "What do you mean, gone?"

I'm not making it up.

They had nowhere to run, but somehow they just... disappeared.

I know you're thinking that I was mistaken or confused. That's what I thought, too.

But I checked every inch of the area, and there were no secret passages or hidden tunnels.

I can't find him anywhere. Can you look around to see if I missed something?

Player: "I'll take a look."

Thank you so much for agreeing to do this.

As I said, the Balaur is gravely wounded. It couldn't have gotten far.

Please let me know if you find anything, or I'll be questioning my sanity forever!

Player: "Right, on it."

(It's clearly the Drakan you were sent to find.)

(There must some kind of clue.)

Player: (Search them.)

Did you find the Drakan?

Where was he?

Player: "Here's what I found."

This is it! This is the item they pulled out right before they disappeared.

I have never seen such a device before.

Do you know what it does?

Player: "I don't."

I don't know what it is, but I have a bad feeling about this.

I think we'd better show it to Merhen.

I'm sorry to ask, but I'm still on duty...

Could you go back to Gelkmaros Fortress and show this to Merhen.

Player: "Sure."

I didn't expect you back so quickly, Player%.

Did you talk to Elark?

Player: "I did, and..."

You found a strange device the Drakan used?

May I see it?

Player: "Here you are."

What's the matter?

You look pale.

Player: "So, the craziest thing just happened..."

This little device... stopped time?

I can't believe it.

If what you're saying is true, this is serious.

The thought that Tiamat may have created a device that can stop time itself...

We have recently received many reports that a similar device was found in Balaurea.

Specifically, we've received reports that it was found near the rift that appeared.

Player: "Where is it?"

Do you want to go there yourself?

There must be a connection between the sudden rift and this incident.

Rumor has it that there's a facility beyond the rift that seems to have been made by Tiamat. I want you to investigate it.

We have an Agent, Perris, dispatched near the rift. Go find and talk to him.

Player: "I'll look into it."

Are you the Daeva?

Did Merhen send you?

Player: "I'm here to investigate the rift."

You want to investigate the inside of the rift?

It's very dangerous in there... I verified that there's a strange facility, but I haven't dared to go further.

Since you were sent by Merhen, I can trust you enough to ask you to do this.

Since this is the first time, I will send you beyond the rift.

When you arrive our undercover agent, Karnia, should be waiting for you.

Are you ready?

Player: "I'm ready."

Who are you?

Are you here to investigate this place?

Player: "I am."

I was able to get this far, but there are so many Balaur...

Even for a Daeva, going alone is too dangerous...

I don't know if this is going to be helpful, but let me give you an item I found.

It looks like some kind of Balaur device, but I don't know what it does. You might be able to use it, though.

Take care!

Player: "Thank you."

(You can see a piece of paper.)

(There is some kind of a report underneath the device.)

Player: "What's this?"

Tempus... I didn't know Tiamat was building such a facility.

You saw a girl shrouded in gold?

Do you think they were successful with the Bioactivated Siel's Relics in the Tiak Research Center?

Player%. If the girl you met was the Bioactivated Siel's Relics, then...

I can't imagine what Tiamat is going to do with her.

We need to find her before Tiamat and the Elyos do.

I'll let the higher-ups know.

If I get any more information I will let you know too, Player%.