After a bit of rest at the inn after the night before Rex and co search the streets of Alba Cavanich for any information they can find about the whereabouts of Lila and came to the conclusion to search for anyone delivering large quantities of items used to build artificial blades. The group eventually discovers that there is someone picking up large quantities of the items they were looking for. So they decide to report in to Morag about this information.

"Oi Morag, you've got a minute?"

"Yes I do. Do you have any information concerning the artificial blades?"

"Yes we do, we have traced large shipments of various parts needed to build artificial blades. They all link up to the Old Factory on the outskirts of Mor Ardain."

"The Old Factory? But that place has been abandoned for over 20 years. I see. Well I will share with you what our resources have gathered: we have discovered that there have been large transactions occuring in the Ardainian bank that all link to a wealthy nopon merchant."

Rex things long and hard about this and is shocked by his conclusion.

"Could it be... Chairman Bana?!"

"We don't know for sure but our sources are saying that he is more than likely the culprit behind all of this."

"Well, we're heading off to the Old Factory."

"No your not. It's too dangerous and if any of you get hurt it's on my hands."

"But it will take to long if we have to wait for the military to build up a platoon. Ok how about this: we just go and scout. That way we can gather more information and avoid conflict. A win-win scenario for you. How about it?"

Morag thinks about it for a moment.

"Very well, you may scout. But if there is any sign of danger in there you must fallout immediately understand?"

"Yes Maam!"

"Do not call me that."

"Why not?"

"It makes me feel... anyways get to it your on the clock."

"Jeez and a moment ago you were so hesitant."

After that little confrontation Rex and co set out for the Old Factory.

As the group walks through the deserts of Mor Ardain they see a certain Bringer of Chaos.

"Ah so we meet again!"

"Oh hey shellhead."

"Hel- Wait a second, who are you calling shellhead?!"

"What do you want?"

"The Aegis of course!"

Mythra looks annoyed.

"Listen, we don't really have time to play with you today so go on and go home. Shoo shoo shellhead."

"Are you going to wet yourself furry ears from the awesome might of the Zekenator?"

"Am I what? You've got a lot of nerve you one eyed monster!"

Everyone looks shocked that Nia just said that.

"N-Nia you do know what one eyed monster means right?"

"Oi what does it mean?"

"I uh... hey Mythra why are you blushing?"

"Shut up."

Mythra then slaps Rex.

After that the fight commences. Zeke proves to be a bit stronger but in the end everyone pulls through. As Zeke attempts to use another last ditch effort attack he ends up knocking a boulder down and he and Pandoria are forced to run only to then be launched off the side of a cliff.

"Well that was ridiculous."

"Oi you never told me what a one eyed monster is."

"Uuuuuuhhhhhh w-well a one eyed monster is..."

Rex then whispers it into Nia's ear as her eyes widen and a blush creeps onto her face. Nia then slaps Rex.

"Ow what was that for."

"For saying that y-you pervert!"

"You're the one who wanted to know."

"A-anyways lets keep going, we're almost there."

After walking for another 10 minutes or so the group makes it to the Old Factory. As everyone enters the Factory they are astonished at how despite how run down it looks on the outside it's booming with technology on the inside. Everyone notices the sheer number of artificial blades being created in the hundreds and becomes increasingly worried.

"Alright here's the plan: we are going to travel through the ventilation ducts to avoid being caught and our main mission is to find Tora's dad otherwise known as Professor Tatazo. Does anyone have any problems with the plan?"

Everyone shakes there heads in unison.

"Good, then let's go."

As Rex and co travel through the air ducts they stumble upon a large air duct and below it there is a room with an old nopon being held captive by a tirkin who threatens to kill him if he doesn't agree to up the supply of artificial blades. After the old nopon gives instructions the tirkin leaves.

"Hey isn't that... Tora where are you?"

Tora jumps down from the ceiling and exasperates: "Is that really you Dadapon Tatazo?"

"Tora? Tora! It really you! Oh how I've missed you my son."

As Tora and Tatazo reunite the rest of the groups comes down as well. Tora then proceeds to introduce his friends to his father. As this is happening Muimui comes through the door with a squad of Tirkin and reveals to not only have lured them there but to also be the one behind the lab attack from years before. Tora becomes enraged at this information and everyone fights the Tirkins. After the Tirkins swift defeat Muimui is astonished.

"How this happen? Muimui supposed to win."

"Alright you, fess up who is responsible for all this."

"It was I..." The door opens up. "Chairman Bana!"

"Chairman Bana! Why would you do this?!"

"Why you ask? Because artificial blade sell for a fortune! On top of that when Bana get the Aegis Bana able to make mountain of cash! Which leads to life time supply of tasty sausage!"

"Bana I can't believe you'd stoop to this level."

"Quiet boy, you should be thanking me for all work I give you."

Bana then notices Nia.

"Ah T-Torna here?! Sorry can't give you artificial blades yet, please wait a little longer."

"Wait your selling the artificial blades to Torna?! Let me guess your selling Mythra to Torna to?"

"Very observant girl. Bana not sure why you on there side but Bana thrash you all with Lila."

"Tora destroy Lila, she no longer under Dadapon's control."

"W-well... alright if dadapon say so."

Everyone then engages in combat with Lila. As to be expected Lila gets thrashed again by the group and the finishing blow done by Poppi. Right as Poppi is about to destroy Lila entirely Tatazo gets in the way.

"Wait! Don't do it! Even if Lila can't remember and even if Lila try to kill Tatazo, Tatazo cannot let you destroy Lila. She all I have left to remember Dadapon Soosoo."

"Lila! What are you doing?! Destroy them!"

"Lila's masterpon is... Lila's masterpon is... Lila's masterpon is... Professor Soosoo and Professor Tatazo."

Lila then rips out the devices that was controlling her and collapses into Poppi's arms.

"You did good sister."

"What?! How could Lila rip control device out on own?! Muimui! Is Rosa ready?"

"Yes Chairman Bana, Rosa is ready!"

"Then activate her!"

"Yes sir!"

Bana and Muimui then jump into chutes and disappear.

As Tora, Tatazo, and Poppi all crowd around Lila Rex decides to split off.

"Tora, Poppi you two stay here and look after Lila. Nia you and me are gonna go after Bana."

"Alright."

As Rex and Nia leave Tora behind the pursuit for Bana continues.

to be continued...