After the battle in the arena, everyone got Pyra and Robyn back to the inn where they can recover. Lilika was still a bit overwhelmed of what Pyra did when she turned into Mythra. Rex was still devastated in the loss of Vandham, who he looked up to as a father figure.

While at the inn, Pyra and Robyn were sleeping, and Robyn's Blades watched over him as he slept. Vale was still shaken up and Jacu hater herself that she let this happen to him.

Suddenly, Agate, who they haven't seen since before they went to sleep last night, stormed in.

"Robyn! Pyra! What on Alrest happened!?" Agate yelled as she ran to Pyra and fell to her knees to her height.

"I think the better question is this." Vale said with a bit of venom in her voice. "WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN!?" Vale shouted at her.

"Sorrysorrysorry! I got hired to free a few people who were buried alive in the Titan's stomach…but I also came across this." Agate explained before presenting Nia a Core Crystal.

"A…Core Crystal?" Nia asked while looking at the crystal. Agate nodded before gently stroking Pyra's hair out of her eyes.

"Well you missed a lot while you were gone." Jacu said.

They all took it in turns to explain all that has happened, even about Robyn before they fought in the arena. Lilika was rather shocked to hear that Robyn could sing, let alone sing something so depressing.

"I…never knew he could do that." Lilika said while in deep thought.

"You should've heard him…it was depressing." Vale said.

"I…I see. I don't blame him though." Lilika said while looking at Robyn. She then held his hand and rubbed his knuckles.

"It was thanks to a nightmare that you might be familiar with." Vale added.

"Oh…" Lilika said as she put the pieces together of what he was going through.

The next morning, everyone minus Robyn woke up to attend Vandham's funeral. His Blades stayed behind while they paid their respects to the fallen hero. After they paid their respects, they all went to the theater where Pyra was gonna tell them about what happened.

Shortly after they entered the theater, Robyn woke up. He and his Blades went to the gravesite to pay their respects to Vandham. Robyn needed some support to get up and down the stairs and met up with the others at the theater.

"Hey…what did I miss?" Robyn asked when he entered the auditorium.

"Robyn! You're okay!" Lilika yelled with happiness that he was awake and was getting better.

"Pyra was about to talk more about what happened after Vandham's death." Nia said.

"I see." Robyn said as he was helped to a seat curtesy of Jacu.

"Malos and I are Aegises. Blades born with untold power, strong enough to destroy the world." Pyra said. Pyra went on about how their powers work, how they came to be, who their Drivers were, and the results of their horrible battle that happened 500 years ago.

"So…that play we saw really was about your Driver…Addam. He was the one that awoken you." Robyn said.

"I believe…it was fate that we met each other, Rex and I. Otherwise, my sister would never have woken up. Mythra and I used to talk together, in that dream of Elysium where he and I met. We promised that, when we were awakened again, we'd go home to the real Elysium. And then, we would fulfill our real purpose…" Pyra was saying.

"And that's to defeat Malos once again." Rex finished her sentence. Pyra just simply nodded at what he said.

"It seems that this is our endgame. If Malos is as powerful as was mentioned, we all must endure a vast amount of training before we are ready." Mayonaka said while recalling some of the things that were mentioned.

"Especially me." Robyn said while looking away a bit.

"The Aegis War was a very dark time indeed. I know this all too well." Azurda said

"I believe it." Lilika said.

"Pardon the interruptions, but I have something for you all." Cole's voice spoke out from the back.

"What is it?" Mayonaka asked as she and everyone else looked towards the Flesh Eater

He showed them all a unique-looking dagger and handed it to Rex.

"What's this?" He asked.

"Take it and go to Indol. That dagger's owner will tell you how to get to Elysium." Cole said

"A Blade weapon…right I remember now. You're a Flesh Eater." Robyn said.

"We fought in the Aegis War. His real name is Minoth." Azurda said.

"A long time ago before the war, some sought to test the limits of Blade's potential. I am a product of their experiments. One of the unlucky ones who was tainted by their folly. Most experiments were failures, me included. I gained nothing at all, my mortality is gone, and I likely won't last much longer." Cole explained more about his past.

"That's…pretty much a lose-lose situation if a Blade chooses such a path." Lilika said.

"There is one that was successful that I am aware of…however I don't know anything else afterwards about…him. Before I go, I want to see how your path goes forward. That dagger will aide you. Will you do this for me?" Cole asked.

"We will." Lilika said.

"Good luck. And welcome to the real fight." Cole said before giving them one last smile.

They soon left the capital for the moment and headed back to Garfont. It was there where they discussed their next move.

"So the quickest way to Indol I reckoned will be to go to Argentum, hop aboard a ship to Mor Ardain and then to the Praetorium." Rex said while looking at his Cloud Sea compass.

"If we are lucky, there will be a guild ship at the docks." Azurda said.

"Can't say no to a free ride. Let's go check it out." Rex suggested.

"It doesn't cost anything?" Pyra asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Salvagers can board Guild ships for free. I'll negotiate for you guys, too." Rex said.

"That would be big help." Tora said while jumping.

"Indeed. Anything to get to this Indol." Robyn said while looking above them.

"Please do." Lilika said with desperation.

"By the way, one of your Core Crystals is now glowing Rex." Robyn pointed out.

Rex pulled out the same Core Crystal that they collected while going on their first mission with Vandham. It was ready to be used.

"Are you ready to activate it?" Lilika asked.

"Might as well. Can't have just one Blade. Here goes something." Rex said as he activated the core. They saw the crystal glow and a single flash shot out from behind.

The monstrous Blade's blue crystal glowed, and it took form. It slammed its foot onto the ground and flames erupted around it.

"AWOO!" It screamed into the air, distorting the air around it. "I am…Wulfric!" He yelled as he reached out and summoned his lance. "Driver! Use my Power! Crush your Foes!" He yelled more as he spun it around, slamming it on the ground and slashed it around. He then powered up his fist and punched the ground, creating a shockwave of energy around and extinguished the flames. He then stood upright, and stones began to levitate around him.

"Quite the intimidating looking Blade." Mayonaka said while getting a good look at the new Blade.

"Hopefully, he's a gentle Blade at heart." Lilika said.

"Wow…" Rex whispered while looking at his new companion.

Wulfric then looked down at Rex.

"You are…new Driver. I will aide you in your quest." He spoke with a bit of a grunting voice.

"Welcome to the family Wulfric." Rex said.

"Good to meet you." Nia said with a smile.

"Now then, let's board a ship to Argentum. Wulfric, ready to show us what you're made of?" Rex asked the monstrous Blade.

"Indeed. I'll train you till your bones crack." Wulfric said.

"Let's get going." Nia said.

They were now making their way back to the capital when they learned of a shortcut from behind Garfont's HQ and they fought their way through the stomach. Wulfric delivered for being a powerful Blade to Rex.

They boarded a ship to Argentum. It took them a couple days, but they arrived safely to the Guild.

"Whoa…this is a nice place." Robyn said while looking around the harbor.

"A bit small, but it'll do." Vale said.

"Bet there's plenty of things for us to do to help others." Corvin said with a smirk.

"You really want to do a lot of good here, don't you?" Lilika asked while looking at her companion.

"Everywhere." He said.

"There used to be a group of boys who did a lot of good for communities called the boy scouts…you would be just that." Lilika said while seeing more of his determinations.

"I'll find us a ride to the Empire. You guys go on ahead to the inn." Robyn said.

"That sounds good." Nia said.

"Corvin probably can't stay still, so he and I will take care of whatever we can." Lilika said while trying to restrain Corvin a bit.

"Wouldn't mind taking a look around as well." Robyn said.

"Might as well see what kind of fabrics they have here." Vale said while they were making their way to the marketplace.

"See you later." Nia said while they were going their separate ways.

Robyn and Lilika went around the guild and they saw many things. They got a little souvenir to pass the time. Robyn bought his own Torigonda so ha can play it on his own time. Lilika buys a sapphire ring and a Hero's Harp.

After a while, they all met outside the inn. Pyra was enjoying a cup of tea and they were all relaxing.

"Right! Looks like we leave tomorrow morning. Everyone, make sure you're ready by then." Rex said after he was able to get a ship for their departure to Mor Ardain.

"Understood." Dromarch said.

"Affirmative." Poppi said.

By the next morning, they got some much-needed breakfast. They departed onto a ship to Mor Ardain and they got multiple compartments.

Rex was looking at Roc's Core Crystal as it was now glowing and ready to be awoken once again.

"Young Lord Rex…the crystal." Mayonaka said as she and the others saw the crystal.

"I just noticed myself…think it's, okay?" Rex asked.

"Why not? I think he would want you to use Roc." Robyn said as he recalled how much they had bonded before Vandham's death.

"Don't you remember Rex? Vandham told you Core Crystals don't die. They always regenerate after a while." Nia said while smiling at him a bit.

"Yeah…well here goes." Rex said as he activated the crystal. A single light silhouette shot out from behind him.

Roc then rematerialized and began to fly around them a bit. He landed in front of them and stood upright.

"My name is Roc!" Roc yelled as he summoned his twin scythes. He slashed them around a bit and began to channel some wind around his body. He then extended his body and squawked loudly. "Apologies…force of habit." He added as he struck a pose.

"Roc…" Mayonaka said while looking at the new companion.

"Please to meet you now." Lilika said.

Roc then looked down at Rex.

"So, you must be my new Driver. Bit of a scrawny one but ah well. It's good to meet you." Roc said to Rex.

"He talks kinda like Vandham, huh." Nia said as she pointed out his tone of words.

"Vandham? Who is that?" Roc asked while looking at Nia.

"Oh right…you wouldn't remember since you've been reawakened now. He was your old Driver." Nia answered Roc.

"My old Driver?" Roc asked again.

"Yes. He was a good man. You worked with him very well." Lilika said.

"Ah. So my core was passed down to you." Roc assumed to Rex.

"We could've…stolen it." Nia said while trying to be subtle.

"I didn't sense any guilt in those words." Roc said while looking back at her.

"I guess he's not stupid to believe that." Robyn said.

"You are a perspective one, aren't you? Yes, you do take after your old master well." Azurda said while sticking his head behind Rex's head.

"If you'd like, we can tell you more about him. It's a shame Blades don't remember their old Drivers." Lilika said while looking down a bit.

"I agree. This Vandham…what kind of a man was he?" Roc asked.

"He was incredibly strong. He seemed a bit scary, but he was kind too. And he saved our lives. It's thanks to Vandham that we are all here." Rex explained about Vandham to the best of his knowledge.

"I see." Roc said while thinking about more of what his old Driver was like.

"He taught us a few things about Drivers and Blades too." Lilika pointed out.

"Then I best protect you all too. To carry on my Driver's will." Roc concluded when he realized what he must do now.

"Thank you." Lilika said while feeling safer knowing that Roc, the former Blade of Vandham, was going to be the perfect protector.

"That is very noble of you Roc." Mayonaka said.

"Agreed." Wulfric grunted.

It took about a day, but the gang has finally reached the port of the Empire of Mor Ardain. They saw a massive Titan that seems more human like and had factories all over. The biggest thing they noticed was the heat, something that a majority of them didn't like.

"At least some things have not changed at all." Lilika said while fanning herself to keep herself cool.

"UGH! This is why I'm a winter and spring person." Robyn said while wiping sweat from his head.

"Now we just need is to get to the capital by heading further away from the port." Dromarch said.

"A straight shot if we turn right that way." Rex said while pointing out where they need to go.

"Not too far off then. Still, this is out first time in this country, so we'd better keep our wits about us." Pyra suggested.

"Right." Lilika said before they continued on towards the capital.

They left the port and began making their way through a desert past the port. They were making their way to an elevator that's past a cargo drop off station. Along the way however, they had to deal with many frightening bugs and other monstrous beasts that got in the way. When they entered the elevator, and they were going up.

After they exited, the immediately saw settlements, homes, and guards everywhere. As they were leaving, Dromarch felt like they were being watched. He looked to see who was watching, but saw nothing.

"So this is the imperial capital…" Rex said while they were looking around.

"Such a big city! Maybe there places selling rare junk parts for upgrading Poppi! Time to go look!" Tora yelled.

"Masterpon! Poppi would rather use new parts if possible!" Poppi said while bending down to his height with her spine.

"Don't worry Poppi. If I know Tora, he'll make them look good as new. Maybe even give you some new power as well." Robyn said to the artificial Blade.

"What should we do here?" Lilika asked.

"I say we maybe take a look around. After all, the next ship to the Praetorium won't be for a while." Rex said.

"Meh-meh! That you there Tora?" A Nopon called out nearby.

They all turned towards the Nopon. He was shorter than Tora, blue, had swirly spectacles, long darker blue hair, and had a laboratory uniform.

"Have not seen Tora in long time! Remember me-Muimui?" The Nopon named Muimui.

"Hmm? Why random old guy know Tora's name?" He asked the old Nopon.

"Oh…Tora not remember me at all. It Muimui! I was assistant to Professor Soosoo, your Grampypon!" Muimui said while looking down.

"How were you aware of Lord Tora's grandfather?" Mayonaka asked.

"Soosoo and I worked on secret project while Tora was still Littlepon." Muimui answered

"OH! You that old Muimui guy? Of course Tora remember. Muimui should've said to start with." Tora said while remembering everything from his past.

"…Muimui did say." He said with a bit of annoyance.

"Oh, Muimui not very interesting. So Tora forgot he exist." Tora said.

"Tora! That's not very nice." Rex said while they looked at the Nopon with a bit of anger.

"You've got to be a little more tactful in your memory next time." Mayonaka said.

"No, no Muimui not blame Tora at all. Tora was still very young back then. Not surprising he forget." Muimui said.

"Besides, Masterpon was quite distracted just now. Only thinking of how to upgrade Poppi." Poppi said.

Muimui then looked towards Poppi.

"Why, could it be? This look like artificial Blade!" Muimui yelled with excitement.

"Muimui right. Tora studied Grampypon and Dadapon's blueprints carefully…and finished construction!" Tora explained.

"Meh-meh! How wonderful! If only Professor Soosoo still here to see results of hard work." Muimui said while losing some happiness of his old friend and colleagues' death.

"Dare we even ask?" Lilika asked.

"It long story. Tora will tell later. Muimui, you have any idea where Dadapon went?" Tora asked the old Nopon.

"That day, when lab attacked…Muimui was out on errand. When I got back, Professor Soosoo's body was lying there. But there was no sign of Professor Tatazo." Muimui answered.

"I see…even Muimui not know…" Tora said with a depressed look.

"Do not feel down Masterpon. We will find Dadapon someday. Though no evidence for this hypothesis." Poppi said.

"Anyway, Muimui apologize for interrupting your trip when you just arrived in city. Friend of Muimui run an inn just up ahead. Place with famous hot springs. If you like, Muimui can try to get you discounts." Muimui said.

"That would be very appreciated sir. Thank you." Lilika said while thinking to herself 'SCORE!'

"This way friends of Tora." Muimui said as they followed him to the inn.

Along the way, the saw plenty of more shops for them to look into. The inn was on the other side of town where the hot springs would be waiting for them.

While they were settling in the inn, Nia was looking at the Core Crystal Agate gave her the other day.

"There's something I want to do. Got this from Agate." Nia said while showing them the crystal.

"We remember. Ready to activate it and see what you got?" Robyn asked.

"I indeed look forward to meeting your third member." Dromarch said.

"Right. Here we go." Nia said as she activated the crystal and light silhouettes shot from her behind.

Just then, a green and yellow humanoid bird materialized, and a blue egg-shaped crystal glowed on its chest. It then fluttered down to the ground but landed on her back. It then stood up and faced Nia.

"One freshly hatched Finch at your service. Are you Finch's new Driver? Finch's name is…um. What was it again?" Finch asked while in deep thought and was struggling to remember. "Sorry, I can be a bit forgetful at times." Finch said before she summoned a hammer and began whacking the ground a bit. "But I work really, really hard…. wait! What am I supposed to be working on?" Finch asked before jumping into the air and struck a quick pose before she landed onto the ground.

Finch collected herself and looked at Nia.

"Name's Nia. Please to meet you." Nia said to her new companion.

"Nia is Finch's Driver? Sounds good to me!" Finch said.

"This is quite the honor. I am Dromarch." Dromarch said.

"Good to meet you!" Finch said.

"Anyway, I'm going to the hot spring. Anyone care to join me?" Vale asked.

"It would be nice to relax in a hot spring for the first time." Lilika said with excitement that she finally gets to enjoy some proper relaxation.

"Let's try it out." Mythra said as she arrived.

"Wait Mythra?" Jacu asked while everyone looked at her as she appeared out of nowhere.

"Is there a…problem?" Mythra asked them.

"I…guess not. It's just that we didn't expect you Mythra. But the more the merrier." Vale said.

"Thanks." Mythra said before she turned into Pyra. "When I told her that there was a hot spring here, Mythra was dead set on trying it out." She said before reverted back to Mythra.

"So…where I am." Mythra said.

"Well then let's go." Jacu said.

While the girls were enjoying the hot spring, they overheard Robyn playing and singing with his torigonda nearby. They heard him singing the same song that Vale, Mayonaka and Nia heard earlier. This was the first time Lilika heard him sing, and it was beautiful.

After a while, they all returned to the lobby.

"That felt great! Robyn…I didn't know you could sing." Lilika said when Robyn caught up with them.

"Well…it's kind of become a thing for me after watching everyone succeed out there during high school." Robyn admitted to them.

"Did the song have to be so depressing?" Jacu asked while recalling a bit of a sentimental feeling she had.

"Are you still upset about being here?" Lilika asked him.

"Of course." He said while looking away.

"Robyn…" Vale whimpered a bit while seeing him looking like this.

"Is there anything we are able to do for you?" Mayonaka asked while holding a shoulder and gained his attention.

"Just need you guys here by my side…also I need all your help to make me stronger." He said.

"Might take a while." Lilika said.

"Same with you." Vale said to her.

"Don't forget to help as well Finch." Robyn said.

"Finch will try her best…wait…huh?" Finch asked while scratching her head in confusion.

"You help train your new Driver." Dromarch reminded her.

"Okie-dookie." Finch said with a salute." She said.

"Anyway, how was the bath?" Robyn asked them.

"It was very satisfactory." Jacu said while stretching her body.

"Very relaxing. We needed it." Lilika said with a big smile.

"From what I noticed, Mythra was enjoying it more." Jacu said while looking at the Aegis.

"Well it was my first bath in 500 years. I think I have the right to savor it." Mythra said while smiling as well.

"Are you able to switch between whenever Lady Mythra?" Mayonaka asked while pondering.

"With Pyra? Of course." Mythra said just before turning into Pyra. "Our memories are shared, so it doesn't matter that much who takes control." Pyra said before reverting back to Mythra.

"That sounds very handy." Lilika said.

Suddenly, an explosion blasted from a distance. This caused them to meet up with the guys.

"What the heck was that!?" Lilika yelled in a panic.

"I cannot say. It sounds like some kind of disturbance." Dromarch said while they turned towards the girls.

"Let's go find out." Rex said.

"Right." Robyn said while preparing his weapon.

"Huh?" Rex asked himself when he sees Mythra standing by the doorway.

"What's that look for?" Mythra asked while crossing her arms.

"Oh, I was just…surprised to see you." Rex was trying to explain his answer

"You'd rather I be her?" Mythra asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I-I didn't mean it like that!" Rex retaliated while trying to keep his cool. Before he could say anymore, another explosion blasted. This time however, they were able to see the explosion.

"Oh man!" He yelled in fright.

"Hey Rex, can I ask you something?" Mythra asked him.

"You need permission now?" Rex asked while facing her.

"Do you mind if I stay like this for the time being?" Mythra requested.

"Like this…you mean as Mythra?" Rex assumed.

"It hasn't been long since I woke up, and this is all new to you. We need time to adjust to using my power." Mythra said before switching to Pyra. "She and I talked it over together. Mythra's power is much stronger than mine, but it has its limitations. It can be difficult to use in tight places. It might be best if you get used to using her in different situations." Pyra explained before switching back to Mythra.

"Guys! We got a situation here! Let's go!" Robyn yelled, ending their conversation.

"Right!" Vale said with a sneer.

"Got it!" Lilika yelled in agreement.

They began to run to the top of the buildings where there were commotions were running high. It took some doing, but they eventually found the source of what was going on by following the sounds of gunshots nearby.

The moonlight bathed upon them and revealed a woman in maid clothing. She looked rather similar to Poppi, except her hair was brown and she looks older.

Tora gasped at who they were facing.

"L-Lila!?" Tora asked. The woman named Lila revealed to be an artificial Blade as she activated a jet pack and flew off. "LILA! WAIT!" Tora shouted while he ran after her.

"Wait up Tora!" Rex yelled while they ran after him.

"Is that…?" Robyn asked.

"An artificial Blade?" Mayonaka asked as if she was finishing up his question.

"Seems like it." Jacu said while they watched as she was out of sight.

"Let's get after her! She can't get far!" Roc yelled.

"We must make haste!" Agate yelled as they began to leave the rooftops.

When they arrived on ground level, they began to track down to find Lila. They ran around town and headed for the storage location until they stopped.

"Not here…where did she go!?" Tora asked with concern.

"Just hold on a moment Tora!" Robyn yelled.

"Did you know that girl?" Rex asked.

"She seems somehow similar to Poppi." Azurda pointed out.

"Tora, you know her?" Lilika asked.

"It was…Lila. The artificial Blade Tora's Dadapon and Grampypon were making. Tora recognize her anywhere." Tora said.

"Masterpon, there is an ether reading nearby…up there!" Poppi yelled as she pointed above them.

They all looked up and saw Lila glaring down at them. She then prepared herself to jump down to their level.

"Ether Furnace detected. Initiating protocol." Lila said while using her jet pack to cushion her fall and faced them. She then prepared to strike.

They fought the artificial Blade. She was tougher than they thought, especially since they were practically fighting Poppi, except this one is stronger and better.

"Lila must be upgraded version made better by Dadapon!" Tora yelled.

"No worries Masterpon! We will win!" Poppi yelled.

"Now let's overload her circuitry.!" Robyn yelled as he fired off more water at the android.

"Dromarch! Let's go!" Nia yelled while tossing him the rings.

"Understood!" Dromarch said as he began to channel the rings.

"Wild Roar!" Nia yelled.

Dromarch roared into the rings and powerful rings of water shot out and doused Lila in the head.

"Now! Mythra!" Rex yelled.

"Right! Ray of Punishment!" Mythra yelled as she jumped up and fired a group of arrows onto Lila, causing an explosion of light right at her.

"Initiating Missile Circus!" Lila yelled as she opened her arm gauntlets and fired off missiles at everyone, causing them to take some burning damage.

"Ow! That's it! Mayonaka! Pull back for now! Corvin! Fuga Daemonum!" Lilika yelled while switching Blades.

"Right!" Corvin yelled as he slashed around Lila. Light swords formed around her and hit her as well.

"Great work Corvin!" Lilika yelled as she caught his sword and prepared to fight more.

"Wulfric!" Rex yelled while tossing the lance to him.

"Termination Blast!" Wulfric yelled while he began charging up energy around him. "FIRE!" He roared as a burst of yellow energy blasted out of his chest.

"Vale! Show them your true night powers!" Robyn yelled while tossing her lance.

"I'll show you a true dark majesty!" She sneered with venom. "ACCURSED PRISON!" She screamed. She threw the lance a couple times at Lila and agave her a drop attack.

In the process, a powerful toxic wave of darkness surrounded Lila and dealt massive damage. She began short circulating as she was limping.

"Probability of success falling. Switching to…strategic retreat mode." Lila said. She then turned around and began to fly away. Poppi repeatedly pointed in the direction where she was going.

They followed her that soon led them to the exit to the town. They stopped as they in front of what appeared to be a power plant.

"Dammit!" Robyn yelled with anger.

"She's gone…" Rex said while looking down.

"Ether furnace reading lost…it seems she has escaped." Poppi said while bending down with sadness.

"Lila…" Tora whispered out of sadness as well.

Tora began to explain to them about how his grandfather and father were working on Lila long ago since they, like Tora, couldn't have Blades of their own. Their conclusion was to build Lila.

"So we decided to work together making artificial Blade. Blade even we could use. But then…" Tora then stopped himself.

"They were eliminated." Mayonaka finished Tora's sentence.

"Don't you have any idea who the attackers were?" Mythra asked when she turned to the Nopon.

"Tora have no idea…but one thing is most confusing. When bad guys attacked the lab, Lila wasn't finished. There only one who could finish Lila…Dadapon Tatazo!" Tora spoke more.

"Then that means…" Robyn thought to himself at first.

"Tora's father must still be alive somewhere?" Azurda asked.

"Then…we must locate him." Lilika said while gripping her weapon.

"Lilika, how's about you and I, along with our Blades, head back to town and maybe figure something out?" Robyn asked.

"Sure. Might get some ideas along the way." Lilika said in agreement.

"Good luck and remember to stay out of trouble." Azurda said to them.

After they left, the both of them asked around town of what the citizens there might know of the whereabouts of Tatazo and the artificial Blade. So far…they had no luck at all.

"Any ideas on how we should proceed?" Lilika asked.

"This is getting us nowhere! I say we interrogate a shady character." Vale suggested.

"Uh…best leave that to the officials first Vale." Robyn said.

"So we should return to the others." Lilika assumed as there were really no other options.

"Yeah." Robyn answered.

"Pardon me you two. A moment please." A Nopon spoke. "Niranira has been eyeing you lot when you arrived on a guild ship." Niranira said while approaching them.

"What do you need with Lord Robyn and Mistress Lilika?" Mayonaka asked while they turned to the Nopon.

"You have been chasing artificial Blade. Niranira is witness. You were with another, but Niranira knows difference." Niranira said.

"Poppi and Lila don't have any physical or combat similarities at all. The only thing they have in common is that they're both mechanical female Blades." Lilika explained.

Just then, an explosion blasted from where they were earlier.

"Now what!?" Vale yelled with shock.

"Shall we investigate?" Mayonaka asked.

As if it was on cue, a tornado of flames shot out for a brief moment.

"Lets!" Robyn yelled while reading his ether cannon.

They ran as fast as they could towards the commotion that was intensifying. They saw Mor Ardanian forces with Inquisitor Mòrag and Brighid. Robyn then fired his canon in the air.

Mòrag was about to attack Rex until she saw a huge ball of water hurling towards Brighid.

"BRIGHID!" Mòrag screamed at her, but it was too late. Brighid was doused from head to toe.

"AH! Ooooh!" Brighid moan in pain as she felt her powers weaken.

Robyn and Lilika, along their Blades, got in between the fight.

"STOP!" Robyn shouted.

"You two!?" Mòrag yelled as she and Brighid saw them.

"Enough! All of you!" Niranira yelled.

"That artificial Blade was Lila. She and Poppi bear no physical similarities." Lilika yelled.

"What?" Mòrag yelled before turning towards Niranira.

"The girl is right." Niranira said.

"I know you. You're from the Argentum Guild's Intelligence Division." Mòrag said to the Nopon.

"Lady Mòrag, stand down arms! These not the ones that infiltrate your base and attacked your soldiers." Niranira said.

Everyone began to calm down and they all put their weapons away.

"Is everyone alright?" Lilika asked.

"Just fine." Nia said.

"We're okay. No worries." Mythra said.

Mòrag then looked towards Robyn and Lilika with their Blades.

"Inquisitor…Madam Brighid." Robyn said with a slight salute to them.

"Good evening ma'am." Lilika said while bowing a bit.

"Robyn…Lilika? You're here?" Mòrag asked.

"We do have a reason for being here, and this was an add on." Robyn said.

"So then…the culprit behind these attacks are not from the artificial Blade standing here, is that right?" Mòrag asked.

"They very similar but not same. Niranira saw it with his eyes." Niranira said.

Lilika thought to herself, wondering how they are similar. It didn't make any sense as to how they are like that. They were nothing alike.

"I had a feeling that we were being watched." Dromarch said.

"I quite sorry for the concerns." Niranira said as he turned towards him.

"It appears I was too hasty in judging you. I should not have attacked you all of a sudden. I apologize." Mòrag said while looking down in shame. The guards then bowed before them as well.

"N-no that's fine. Nobody got hurt. I'm just glad things are all cleared up now." Rex said while showing signs of forgiveness.

"It certainly took a while for that to happen though. Lord Robyn, Mistress Lilika and the Blades were unable to uncover any information regarding Lila or the missing Lord Tatazo. Our apologies." Mayonaka said while looking down herself.

"It is of no concern yet." Mòrag said just when Brighid joined her after she dried herself.

"An apology from the Enlustrous Flamebringer? That's an award of itself." Azurda said while poking his head behind Rex's head.

"Tora still not happy! Should get years worth of tasty sausages as compensation!" Tora yelled with anger.

"Masterpon, have some self respect." Poppi said with an annoyed voice.

"I will do everything in my power to compensate you." She said. She then turned towards the others. "Anyway, the culprit that fled the scene, might I ask what manner of connection you have with them? I must know everything." She asked. Everyone took it in turns, especially Tora, to explain what they know.

"I noticed when Lila flew off, she was heading beyond the plateau in that direction." Robyn said while pointing towards the plateau in question.

"I see. It would be wise for us all if we work together for the moment." Mòrag said.

"Us work with you?" Azurda asked.

"It makes sense, especially if we have a common enemy." Mayonaka said.

"My goal is to capture the artificial Blade and track down the criminal behind its actions. And from what you told me, those I seek likely have Tora's father held captive. Would you not say our interest align?" Mòrag asked Rex.

"Uh…I guess so?" Rex said with confusion.

"Well, it's definitely better to have her working with us than against us. We shouldn't take the power of Brighid, Jewel of the Empire, too lightly. If she went all out on me, even I wouldn't be able to hold back. And then…we'd burn this place to the ground." Mythra explained.

"I am honored that the Aegis herself thinks highly of me." Brighid said while giving her a bit of a curtsy.

"You may not remember it, but…I've faced you a few times before. Let's just say it wasn't easy." Mythra added.

"Sounds like you lot have quite the history. By the way…no hard feelings of dowsing you earlier, right?" Robyn asked Brighid with a bit of guilt in his words.

"Indeed not. All is forgiven." Brighid said with a smile.

"Good…cause after how we were acquainted back then…I feared one day we'd see your bad side. Anyway! Anyway! What do you all say?" Robyn asked.

"It sounds like a good idea. What do you think, Lady Mòrag?" Brighid asked her Driver.

"I agree. Rex, what of you?" She asked him.

"Yeah! From this moment on I suppose we're allies." He said while reaching out for her hand. She took it and they shook on it.

"Good to see you allied with us now." Agate said with glee.

"Least we got backup." Jacu said.

"Now we must snuff out the culprit." Wulfric said.

"How?" Agate asked with confusion.

"Well…I suggest we get preparations ready done tomorrow." Roc said.

"In the meantime, I will return to the palace. If you learn anything new, please send word. I will instruct the palace guards to allow you an audience with me." Mòrag explained to them.

"Cool. See you then Inquisitor Mòrag." Robyn said.

Just before they left, Mòrag took one last look at Robyn, smiled a bit and went back to the palace. Brighid took noticed of her behavior.

"What is on your mind Lady Mòrag?" She asked her.

"Hmm…he hasn't changed." Mòrag said while pondering more of Robyn.

"Do you have a soft spot for him?" Brighid asked once again.

"He reminds me much of his majesty a bit…maybe a bit more. N-not important now." She said while blushing a bit.

"Are you sure?" Brighid wondered.

"Positive." Mòrag assured her.

By the next morning, everyone was in the lobby at the inn talking about a game plan.

"So what do we do?" Asking people might not be helpful since the fight took place at night." Rex said.

"Since it was at night, I doubt many people saw her." Nia said.

"We should consider more of Lila herself. Poppi was designed based off her blueprints." Robyn suggested.

"What parts are needed exactly for the artificial Blade?" Mythra asked.

"Tora has long list, but too long." Tora answered.

"How bad can it be?" Robyn asked.

"Well…if you insist." Tora said as he began writing down everything that was needed. They instantly regretted asking since Tora wrote a long list.

"The list says that both Poppi and Lila uses an ether furnace." Robyn said.

"That right. Primary power source for Poppi." Tora answered.

"It seems that a wealthy person with great connections to salvagers might be involved." Robyn stated.

"Does anyone have any ideas about who might fit the qualifications?" Agate asked.

"Well…" Rex was saying until he stopped himself.

"Rex-Rex?" Tora asked while everyone looked towards him.

"I can think of…one. His name is Bana, a Nopon merchant and head of the Argentum Trade division. In fact, he hired me and other salvagers to salvage out a ship that had Pyra's pod inside…with Torna." Rex admitted.

"Odds are he will be the one holding Lord Tora's father captive." Mayonaka assumed while pondering more of it.

"Let's not jump to conclusions yet. Let's just get things ready first and then look…wait a minute. Lila flew past a plateau last night, right?" Robyn asked when he remembered something.

"Indeed. Maybe there's a base of operations that way." Vale assumed.

"So we shall head over there then." Nia said.

"Let's stock up, and head out." Mythra said.

As they went out to get supplies and other equipment's, Robyn was checking out an accessory store. Just then, a woman around his age shyly walked up to him. From a distance, Lilika and a few others were seeing how she was acting very shy…and flustered.

"Hmm…it seems that Robyn has become quite a sight." Azurda said while hovering next to Lilika.

"Yet…he is frustratingly oblivious in terms of romance." Lilika said while crossing her arms and annoyed by it…yet still finds it entertaining.

"Perhaps someone should try the direct approach." Dromarch suggested.

Just then, the woman began to walk away from him and towards their direction. She was chuckling and was saying how dreamy he was.

"Ah…to be young again." Azurda said.

"Indeed, indeed." Dromarch said in agreement.

"Excuse me miss." Lilika said to her and she looked towards them. "Was there something over there you were looking for?" She asked.

"Oh! I was just looking around! I gotta go! Bye!" She yelled as she sped off.

Just when the woman left, Robyn rejoined them.

"What's her problem?" Robyn asked. Just then, they all facepalmed. "Guys!? What are you doing?" Robyn asked while they did that.

"You are literally…literally…the worst." Jacu said with an annoyed voice.

"He has to acquire street smarts." Lilika said. That did not sit kindly with him.

"Streets smarts!? I'm not stupid Lilika! You yourself would know this. Besides, I didn't do anything wrong…did I?" Robyn asked her.

"It's what we don't say Robyn that matters…what is wrong with you?" Vale asked while glaring at her Driver.

"Vale…Robyn is an idiot when it comes to romance." Lilika reminded her.

"UGH! Someone give him the direct approach then! Just like Dromarch suggested." Vale demanded.

From this, Azurda began to chuckle at what they were talking about.

"We could use a bit of romance in our lives too." Azurda said.

"Actually, I'm quite alright." Dromarch said while looking away and walked towards Nia as she was helping getting the last of the equipment's they are gonna need.

Now that everyone has everything they need, the hunt fo Lila begins next time as the story continues.