At the start of the moon, You wake up, and Seraphine speaks to You.

Seraphine: I suppose that this is going to be another month of searching… Then again, I guess that none of these moons have particularly gone according to plan. I hope that it all goes well this time around though. We're so close to ending all of this, and I can't wait for us to finally grasp victory… It feels like we've been waiting forever.

You nod your agreement and move to the cardinals' room. The Golden Deer are waiting for You there.

Raithius: Today is just another standard meeting at this point… This moon, we're going to be trying to find my father. If it goes well, everything is going to end in the coming weeks.

Lev: But we can't quite count on that yet… We're all desperate to see this end, but we can't be sure that we're going to actually find him.

Jill: We've been looking for him for quite some time, but we haven't found anything. I must admit that I'm a bit worried about how we're going to track him down.

Adeline: Since it's been so long since we saw him, I have to say that I'm concerned. What if he's planning something in the shadows?

Cedric: He wouldn't be capable of too much while operating in secret this way… Then again, I suppose he did everything else while working in the shadows…

Sofia: We'll just have to take whatever challenges he sends our way. Until then, let's keep looking around. It's all we can do.

William: The rest of the group is already getting started on the pending investigation. I don't think we should draw out this meeting for too long. We should join them as soon as possible.

Wolfgang: I'm with William here. I don't have any new juicy gossip from the rest of the continent since my network of informants has betrayed me… I still can't believe that they all thought Bazler was a better person to follow than me.

Novalee: I must agree that it was poor judgement on their end… Bazler is known for being untrustworthy. Still, there's nothing we can do about it now. We need to keep moving without thinking about the past or getting distracted.

Lev: Our search has been going on for a while, so we're narrowing down where he could be hiding…

Adeline: Then again, he could be moving around somehow. We don't know if he has any other tunnels like the one he used to escape, and that could cause problems.

Jill: All in all, we won't know about what we're supposed to be looking for quite yet. Still, we can't let that stop us.

William: I'm sure that he's going to pop up soon enough. We'll be ready for him whenever he shows his face.

Novalee: For the time being, we're going to split up. Keep investigating to see if we can figure out where he is, alright?

Sofia: If we hear anything, we'll be sure to report it back to you. Hopefully, it'll lead to the end of this mess soon…

Cedric: I'll be looking forward to hearing about your findings later in the month. Good luck to you all.

Wolfgang: Be sure to stay out of trouble too. We wouldn't want anything to happen to you guys, right?

Raithius: Exactly. I'll be looking forward to your progress reports. Until then, good luck out there.

You nod your understanding and leave the cardinals' room. You hear Seraphine speak to You as You move back to your room.

Seraphine: All of this waiting is starting to get to me… He has to turn up soon enough, and when we do, I'm going to make sure he pays for all he's done.

You say that You agree.

Seraphine: Still, I suppose that all we can do until then is look around with the rest of the group.

You nod, and Seraphine disappears. You begin to look around the monastery soon afterwards. You start by moving to the Officers Academy's courtyard. There, You find Magnolia and Luciana engaged in conversation.

Magnolia: I'm so glad that Bazler is finally gone… The idea of him being at large for as long as he was unsettles me.

Luciana: You had many personal issues with him, did you not?

Magnolia: Yeah… You could say that. Still, it isn't important anymore. I'm just glad that he's dead. He doesn't deserve to live for all that he has done.

Luciana: Death is a high punishment, but… I must agree that it's fitting for someone as vile as him.

You find Nora and Aestlyn speaking in the Blue Lions' classroom.

Nora: There's still so much work to be done… We've made a lot of progress, but that doesn't mean much in the end given what's left.

Aestlyn: You make it sound as if we haven't done anything yet… Adrestia and Faerghus are already on the way to returning to normal.

Nora: We simply can't stall for too long. We have to move to the future always.

Aestlyn: I suppose that you might have a point there… Still, I'm proud of what we've done. We've come far compared to how we were before.

You move to the training hall. There, You see Yuliya speaking with Miriam.

Yuliya: I can't believe that somebody like Bazler was allowed to live for so long… It doesn't feel right that he gets to live while others have to die.

Miriam: This world encourages the strong crushing the weak for their own amusement. Death is required for some to remain in power.

Yuliya: You had better not be approving of such monstrosity.

Miriam: I'm not. I'm merely pointing out that his mentality is toxic.

Yuliya: He certainly deserved to die for it… What a piece of crap.

You also find Kaeta talking to Wynne inside.

Kaeta: The end of the war is finally in sight… I don't know what I'm even going to do with my life once all of this ends.

Wynne: Maybe we can all get back to what we were doing before Malice took over. That would be nice, I imagine.

Kaeta: I don't know if I'll be able to go back to normal after all this… I feel like I've seen too much to go back.

Wynne: I suppose that is a reasonable response given all that we've gone through up to this point…

Kaeta: Still, I'm going to fight for all of this to end. It's the least I can do.

Wynne: Good on you for staying positive.

You head to the bottom floor of dorms next. You find Adrian standing alone outside the rooms.

Adrian: When I left Brigid behind years ago, I never would have imagined that this would be the world I found myself in… I wanted to explore new countries, but instead, there's a war going on… I'd love to finally look around the way I had hoped to after this is over. I'm sure that would be a lovely way to spend the rest of my days…

You also find Lev standing in the area.

Lev: We've been so focused on the war as of late that we don't know what to do after it's over… Some noble houses have fallen because of their treachery. Others remain standing thanks to their loyalty… Are the houses that remain going to grow stronger, or is everything going to be torn down? Only time will tell…

Finally, You encounter Reese near the stairway.

Reese: My home territory was taken out by Magnolia's forces a few moons ago… The news took some time to reach me, but… My younger sister is in Fhirdiad. I'm going to get the chance to see her after this is over… It doesn't even feel real. I suppose it's just one more reason for us to end all of this as soon as possible.

You move to the second floor of dorms. You see Zelhira and Liram speaking there.

Zelhira: I'm relieved that Bazler is finally gone… Now, our house is the only one with the Crest of Cethleann.

Liram: I suppose that is the case…

Zelhira: You look lost in thought.

Liram: I'm just wondering about your Crest. I'm sure that it isn't a big deal or anything.

Zelhira: I know what you're pondering, and… I don't think now is the time to discuss it.

Liram: We still have a war to win, after all.

Zelhira: Exactly. We can save our curiosity about my Crest for peaceful days.

Liram: I agree completely. We'll simply have to get that peace as soon as possible.

Zelhira: I'll be looking forward to it.

You also find Falon on the second floor of dorms.

Falon: I wish I knew where our culprit was hiding out… I want to go back home to my mother. These long months of fighting have made me miss her terribly. I'm sure that she'll want to hear about each adventure that I went on here… Then again, I suppose it's debatable if war can even be called an adventure…

You move back downstairs and walk to the greenhouse. There, You find Karim and Kyle engaged in conversation.

Karim: What are you planning on doing after the war is over?

Kyle: Where is this coming from?

Karim: The war might be ending soon, and… I don't know. I'm curious.

Kyle: I think I want to help those less fortunate than us. A lot of people are suffering because of the war, and I want to do what I can to aid them.

Karim: That's incredibly generous of you… I'm glad to see that you're still just as nice as you were before.

Kyle: I… Thanks, Karim.

You see Cedric standing at the edge of the fishing dock.

Cedric: I'm glad that we were able to get rid of Bazler at long last… He's always been an insult to the idea of nobility. He harms his people rather than protecting him, breaking the trust of others and going against his duties… He was responsible for unspeakable acts, and as harsh as this is… I'm glad that he's gone.

You find Herwig standing near the dock.

Herwig: The Empire was once thought of as a pillar of stability among the three nations. Even without Crest bearers, Hendrix von Faixnoye was a consistent ruler as issues arose in both Leicester and Faerghus. Now, Adrestia has changed hands between three people in five years… It's rather ironic, wouldn't you say?

Finally, You see Ansel in the region of the dock.

Ansel: Most of us Abyssians don't come up here all that often. There's simply not much of a point. We were accepted by the world below, so why would we break through to the surface? Still… I suppose that the people here are worth coming up to the light for. We have a good group here, wouldn't you say?

You move to the dining hall next. Inside, You find Saias speaking with Taiyin.

Saias: The idea that everything could actually end doesn't feel real to me, honestly…

Taiyin: We've spent the past five years fighting constantly, and even before then, life wasn't easy. It's a sudden shift.

Saias: Will it even be possible to return to peace after all this time? I don't know if my nerves are going to calm down ever with all that's happened…

Taiyin: We'll figure something out. We all deserve some peace after what we've gone through… The world owes us a break. We've suffered too much to be denied one.

Saias: I hope the universe agrees with your sentiment there…

You also find Callisto and Florence speaking in the dining hall.

Callisto: You know, Florence… I think you should stop by my family's tavern when the war is over.

Florence: What makes you say that?

Callisto: I'm sure that my father and brothers would love to meet you. That's all.

Florence: I'd love to introduce you to the rest of my family too… As soon as the war ends, we'll set aside a date.

Callisto: Perfect! I'll be looking forward to it!

Florence: Me too…

Next, You head to the marketplace. There, You encounter Tuncay speaking with Chris.

Tuncay: I've been thinking this constantly since the Empire changed back into your hands, but… I'm glad that you're the one in charge, Chris.

Chris: Really?

Tuncay: Yeah. You're one of the only nobles who I've ever trusted, and you took out all sorts of corrupted figures. That makes you pretty good in my books.

Chris: I'm honored you think so highly of me… I'm going to make the future a good one for your sake. Promise.

Tuncay: I'm sure you will…

You find Adeline and William talking in the marketplace as well.

Adeline: The longer this fighting goes on, the more on edge I feel… I know that there's nothing that we can do about it until after we find the one responsible, but…

William: I understand. These things simply take time.

Adeline: I wish we could just get it all over with, but… It'll end one day.

William: We'll simply have to keep holding onto the hope that we'll be free one day. That time will come, and I can't wait for it.

You head to the stables next. There, You run into Hegias.

Hegias: Raithius' father being tied in with Malice really gets me thinking… I wonder just how many others he associated with while he was involved with this. Maybe he was somehow involved with Evenor… I'm not sure I want to know the answer, honestly.

You also encounter Piers in the stables.

Piers: I can't believe that he's managed to stay away from us for this long. If the monastery was still in its previous condition with so many knights, we would have found him already, but I guess it simply wasn't meant to be… How frustrating.

You move to the knights' hall, finding Cordelia inside.

Cordelia: The continent has a lot more places to hide than you would expect. Lady Aisa avoided us Knights of Seiros for five years simply by finding different places to mask herself… I wonder if our enemy is managing to do the same, albeit by different needs.

You also find Rodain in the knights' hall.

Rodain: It's incredible how much we've been able to accomplish in such a short span of time. I never would have thought that the war could end the way that it has, but here we are. The archduke truly is an impressive young man when he puts his mind to something.

You head to the entrance hall, finding Illona and Cassia speaking together there.

Illona: You know, I really wish that I was still able to wander around as a spy without worrying anybody. I'm sure that would make it way easier to catch Raithius' father.

Cassia: We'll find him sooner or later regardless. You don't need to worry yourself. Besides, I think that it's for the best that you're here at the monastery. You're far safer here.

Illona: Aw… That's so nice of you to say, Cassia. Thanks.

Cassia: It is my pleasure.

You also run into Polly and Aquillus in the entrance hall.

Polly: I figured you would want to hear this status update, Aquillus… Your siblings are still staying at the palace in the Empire. I know that you've been worried about them a lot as of late.

Aquillus: Thank you for telling me… I do think about them a lot, and hearing that they're safe is a huge load off my shoulders.

Polly: They're going to be waiting for you after the war ends. Promise.

Aquillus: I'll be looking forward to seeing them again… I'm sure they'd love to meet you.

Polly: Perhaps you can introduce me then.

Aquillus: Of course.

You finally find Nesreen in the entrance hall.

Nesreen: For someone who was hailed as being incredible for so many years, Julius Origo sure is proving himself to be a huge pain in our necks… I don't know how he's managed to avoid our grasp for so long, but it isn't going to keep up. He deserves to suffer for all the grief he's caused.

You move to the reception hall. You see Morgana standing inside.

Morgana: I've been feeling rather melancholy as of late, I have to admit… It's because I've been thinking about my brother. He's been dead for quite some time yet, and I still find it strange to think of. He deserves it, but… It's simply food for thought, I suppose.

You also find Niko and Derric in the reception hall.

Niko: It's good to know that we're finally finished dealing with Bazler. I don't know how comfortable I would feel wandering around if he wasn't dead already.

Derric: In most circumstances, I find it cruel to wish death on someone, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't think he deserved it.

Niko: It'll be a long time before life goes back to the way it was before he showed up though.

Derric: We'll simply have to guide the world back onto the right course. We'll be fine.

You move to the cathedral. On the bridge there, You find Calypso standing alone.

Calypso: Bazler collaborated with the Canis Mafia for a long time. He was good friends with Wenlock Columbus in the years leading up to the latter's death. It will take a long time to fully cleanse the lands of his sins… I simply hope that the souls he has caused such grief will be able to recover.

You also find Conrad further down the bridge.

Conrad: There's only one thing standing in our way at this point, but it feels like we've been saying that for ages now. I just hope that we'll be able to round everything off sooner rather than later. I'm tired of thinking about all that we've still got to take care of.

Inside the cathedral, You run into Wolfgang.

Wolfgang: When I was working with Canis, I had to collaborate with Bazler out of a matter of necessity. I knew what he was going to do if I dared to step out of line. Still… I regret that I ever had to pretend to care about him. He deserved to die, and that will never change.

You also find Roy in the cathedral.

Roy: Bazler had been a thorn in all of our sides for quite some time leading up to his death… I wish that he had been eliminated sooner, in all honesty. That would have saved countless lives, but all we can do now is help his victims recover. It'll be difficult, but we can do it.

You decide to stop by Abyss before going upstairs. You find Eli and Quinn speaking in the Wilting Rose Inn first.

Eli: I get the feeling that the issues with Julius Origo have been mounting for quite some time… They've been present far longer than we've been at the monastery.

Quinn: Still, we have to have faith that we'll be able to find him and defeat him. The end of the war is counting on it.

Eli: Of course. Until he shows himself, I'm going to give this situation my all. It's the least I can do.

Quinn: And I shall stand by your side while doing the same.

You also find Tsusbasa in the tavern.

Tsubasa: Bazler, Bazler, Bazler… I heard his name far too many times, and he deserved everything that came to him. I'd say that at least a third of the people in Abyss were here because of him, but… They're free to go now. I'm sure they're thankful for that.

You find Gabriel and Magnus speaking on Burrow Street nearby.

Gabriel: It feels like a huge weight has finally been lifted from my shoulders…

Magnus: Because Bazler is dead?

Gabriel: Yeah. I know it's twisted to celebrate someone's death, but-

Magnus: Don't apologize. That man deserves every piece of pain that came to him. I wish I could have killed him a thousand times over.

Gabriel: I'm going to be honest… I feel the same way.

Magnus: Who doesn't at this point?

You cross paths with Ernst in his room on Chrysalis Row.

Ernst: Abyss certainly seems to be a far happier place with the death of Bazler. The word has traveled quickly, and most people here are beyond relieved that he's dead. I can't even blame them. I doubt that man ever had a soul in the first place, so it couldn't have been forced from his body in death.

Finally, You find Grey in the Ashen Wolves' classroom.

Grey: I'm still trying to hone my skills for the sake of ending the war. I'm beyond tired of having to put up with all of this, and I want to enjoy peace once again. Raithius' father is immensely frustrating for causing so many issues…

With your business in Abyss finished, You move upstairs. You find Aisa standing in the audience chamber.

Aisa: I must admit that I needed a moment away from the infirmary… It is growing incredibly concerning that Janae has not yet awoken, but… She has been asleep for the past five years. If you truly did that, she could as well… I believe that she will be alright… One day.

You move to the infirmary next, finding Jill inside.

Jill: If you're here to ask for an update on Janae, I'm afraid I don't have one. She's still asleep, and I'm not sure when she's going to be waking up again. All we can do is be patient and monitor her condition as much as possible. She's not getting worse, so… We have to count our blessings.

You go to the commons' room, crossing paths with Sofia once there.

Sofia: Honestly… I'm starting to get really tired. I know that we're all sick of the fighting, but I don't know if I'm going to be able to put up with this for much longer than I have to. It's just annoying. I didn't ask for this… None of us did. What did we do to deserve it?

Finally, You finish your search of the monastery in the cardinals' room, finding Raithius and Novalee there as expected.

Raithius: The search is going well so far, but we haven't found any results… Ugh.

Novalee: At this point, I'm just hoping we'll be able to find even a single clue as to his location.

Raithius: I feel the same way. He's causing far too many issues, and I know how this is going to end.

Novalee: Yes… We all do.

Raithius: ...We'll deal with that when the time comes. For now, we'll just have to keep looking.

Novalee: Of course.

With your exploration finished, You head back to the room.

Seraphine: In a way, all of this feels like a repeat of last month… We're waiting for Janae to wake up while searching for Raithius' father. I just hope that we're able to make progress on one of those before the moon expires… I guess we'll simply have to see what happens. Until then, it's time for us to sleep.

You agree with her and lay down on the bed. You wonder about what the coming moon will bring, and your yearning to speak with Janae grows even stronger. You pray that Raithius' father discovered soon, and You long to bring him to justice after all that he has done. When You drift into sleep, your final thoughts are of the peace that will come with the end of the war…


We're getting close!

-Digital