Lena: I am sorry, but...I have lost my precious Mend staff. Until I find it, I cannot leave. Don't worry about me, Julian! You should flee while you can. I can use my Warp staff to send you somewhere safe.
Julian: I can't let you do that. If I leave you here, then why did I betray the bandits and rescue you? We can worry about your staff later! I promise I'll come back for it. Let's get while the getting's good. Focus on that!
(A Battle begins. A few minutes pass. J-Hope vists a house.)
Young Man: There are mercenaries about. Be careful. They're so skilled that they can fell you in one blow!
(A few minutes pass. J-Hope vists another house.)
Man: Hunters are stronger attackers than archers, but they're weaker in defense. They should avoid close-range combat at all costs!
(A few minutes pass. J-Hope vists another house.)
Man: Improve your Skill and you'll have a better chance at landing critical hits. Increase your Spd, meanwhile, and you'll find it easier to dodge enemy attacks.
(A few minutes pass. J-Hope vists a village.)
Old Man: You youngsters sure do have stamina. Since you made it all the way up here, what say I give you this axe? Not bad, eh? Not so fast! This Devil Axe consumes the lives of those who wield it. If I were you, I wouldn't use it in battle! Mark my words!
(J-Hope Obtained Devil Axe. A few minutes pass. J-Hope approaches Navarre.)
Navarre:I feel bad killing you, but it was your mistake to come here. Now die!
(J-Hope and Navarre fight. A few minutes pass. Caeda approaches Navarre.)
Caeda: Navarre! Why has a swordsman on your worth fallen in with thieves?
Navarre: What was that? ...I have no business with women or children. Leave now!
Caeda: Please, help us put a stop to this pointless fighting. Lend us your strength! If you will not, then I will tell you... Do your worst. I am ready.
Navarre: ... I have vowed never to turn a blade on a woman. If you would risk your life to convince me, I suppose I have no choice. I will join you.
(Navarre joins. A few minutes pass. J-Hope Seizes the area and ends the battle.)
Malledus: Prince, look! The bandits left 15,000G in the castle's vaults. We can use this money to supply ourselves with equipment. Tomorrow, we will arrive in Aurelis! For tonight, rest well.
(J-Hope Received 15,000 G.)