I'm afraid I didn't know Merops personally. But I understand very few did.

He certainly seems to be quite depressed, seemingly because of Kerran. I don't recognize the name, however. To solve this mystery, we need the missing text.

The Balaur at Rentus Base likely have have the Torn Scroll Piece by now, so it's vital that you find it.

Player: Accept.

Merops was a very private individual. I don't even know if he had any family.

Did you find the other half of the scroll?

Player: "Well, I found SOMETHING."

Yes, this is it! Now to... oh. His entire family. It's hard to contemplate.

No wonder his thoughts turned to despair. Such sacrifice is more than we can ask of any individual.

Take this to Maios at once.

Player: "I'm on my way."

Hmm. I'd known about Merops's children but not about the depths of his despair. He kept his emotions hidden well.

And he doesn't specify how much he told the Balaur. We'll have to find that out ourselves somehow.

I hate not knowing more, but at least we have a better idea of our circumstances. This is for your hard work on our behalf.