# What is Hadum's true goal? **Quest Group**: 127915 **Steps**: 43 ## Summary Until now, we speculated that Hadum sought to turn this world into her own, to stain it with Elvia. But the end...annihilation! According to Caphras, her true goal seems to lie elsewhere. For now, answers elude us. What matters is this, whatever her design, Hadum must not be allowed to succeed. ## Walkthrough ### Step 1 - **Dialogue**: ... ... ### Step 2 - **Reward**: Go on ahead. From here, we shall continue our inquiries into Edania. ### Step 3 - **Reward**: Darkness... Primordial Darkness... I shall contact the Society at once and begin our research. ### Step 4 - **Reward**: What direction is the order of this world headed in, I wonder... ### Step 5 - **Reward**: The first Mermaid, Rusalka! Alive all this time—and here in Edania? ### Step 6 - **Reward**: I have learned of the events in Tenebraum. I fear Orwen bears a heavy burden indeed... ### Step 7 - **Reward**: ### Step 8 - **Reward**: ### Step 9 - **Reward**: ### Step 10 - **Reward**: ### Step 11 - **Reward**: ### Step 12 - **Objective**: What is Hadum's true goal? - **Summary**: Until now, we speculated that Hadum sought to turn this world into her own, to stain it with Elvia. But the end...annihilation! According to Caphras, her true goal seems to lie elsewhere. For now, answers elude us. What matters is this, whatever her design, Hadum must not be allowed to succeed. ### Step 13 - **Objective**: What of the kings of Edania? - **Summary**: Yes, they were exceptional. Truly, legends destined for history's grand tapestry. Jordine, Enslar, Mermaid Queen Rusalka, Cartian, and even Caphras... to think they were all here in Edania. While their records were cut short, it shall all be rewritten, starting from this very place, Edania. But for now... to prevent the great chaos that will spread across this world, we must safeguard these secrets. ### Step 14 - **Objective**: Have the gods truly surrendered to Hadum? - **Summary**: The fall of the gods... it is perilous even to speak of it. It could turn every faction against us. I intend to investigate that matter further, focusing on Orbita's records. These so-called gods have been silent for ages. Their very existence is now in doubt. If they have truly sided with Hadum... then the path ahead will be most arduous. ### Step 15 - **Objective**: What should I do now? - **Summary**: At the end, Illezra, I mean, Sylvia left behind some words. What she's preparing, I'm not sure, but for now, we can only wait for her call. Until then, we must remain vigilant for any anomalies in this world. ### Step 16 - **Objective**: Regarding the Secret Guards' origin... - **Summary**: We do not delve too deeply into the past. It is a matter of respect, and a solemn request. In the edict left by our founder, it is written that the mission of the Secret Guards must be carried forward with unwavering will. Whoever founded the Secret Guards, our purpose shall remain unchanged.. ### Step 17 - **Objective**: The truth behind Orbita... - **Summary**: Enslar of Calpheon. And Elion... It's a bigger secret than I had anticipated. This... must be kept top secret. You have done exemplary work. ### Step 18 - **Reward**: Adventurer! I heard you had returned from investigating Orbita in southern Edania. ### Step 19 - **Reward**: Describe it. Did it manifest to the eye, or was it only a presence you felt? ### Step 20 - **Objective**: I both saw it and felt it. - **Summary**: Then it is potent indeed... What are we to do... ### Step 21 - **Reward**: Then it is potent indeed... What are we to do... ### Step 22 - **Objective**: I also sensed a trace of sacred power. - **Summary**: Sacred power? Are you certain? Only Valkyries wield such grace. Here, where Aal is worshiped, it should not be present at all. For now, sprinkle Sacred Water on the altar as a quick measure. I acquired it from the Holy College for study. It's lesser than a Valkyrie's power, but it should bear enough sanctity to drive back the dark. ### Step 23 - **Objective**: I've lost the Sacred Water. - **Summary**: I need this for my research as well. Please handle it with care. ### Step 24 - **Objective**: I've lost the Sacred Water. - **Summary**: I need this for my research as well. Please handle it with care. ### Step 25 - **Reward**: The reason you set out on this adventure. That is to say—the force that compels you forward. ### Step 26 - **Objective**: ...Why do you ask me this so suddenly? - **Summary**: I ask because I worry for you. You bear a heavy burden, do you not? Until now, I have asked nothing of you and entrusted everything to your judgment. Yet, having seen the results of Enslar's choice, I realize it is time I hear your own thoughts. ### Step 27 - **Reward**: The day will come when you, too, must make a choice. A choice both complex and difficult. ### Step 28 - **Objective**: I'm not sure what kind of choice you mean. - **Summary**: To maintain the present, for the sake of those around you, even if the end is ruin. Or to press on ahead, even if it means unending sacrifice for the future. Between these two paths. Enslar chose the former. ### Step 29 - **Reward**: Adventurer, you deem her as evil? ### Step 30 - **Objective**: Yes... I think she is evil. - **Summary**: You see her as evil, do you? Then I wonder, what is evil to you? Adventurer, the boundary between good and evil is a most ambiguous one. What is considered good by one may be seen as great evil by another, all depending on their values. ### Step 31 - **Objective**: No, I do not think her evil. - **Summary**: You do not see her as evil, then. In that case, I am curious—what does evil mean to you? Adventurer, the boundary between good and evil is a most ambiguous one. What is considered good by one may be seen as great evil by another, all depending on their values. ### Step 32 - **Reward**: Adventurer, can you truly distinguish between good and evil? ### Step 33 - **Objective**: I'm... not sure, yet. - **Summary**: Listen well, Adventurer. What you choose is right depends on what is most important to you. Perhaps now is the time to ponder this for yourself. ### Step 34 - **Objective**: Share your conversation with Bahram. - **Summary**: Hmm, did Bahram say such things? I see, so that is how it was. For now, let us set that aside. Are you able to make your decision now? ### Step 35 - **Reward**: What, to you, is the more important value? ### Step 36 - **Objective**: We should focus on the present. - **Summary**: Indeed, so that is your answer. I imagine it is the result of much contemplation. Whatever you choose, there is no right or wrong answer. As I have said, the line between good and evil is not so clear. ### Step 37 - **Objective**: We should move forward towards the future. - **Summary**: Indeed, so that is your answer. I imagine it is the result of much contemplation. Whatever you choose, there is no right or wrong answer. As I have said, the line between good and evil is not so clear. ### Step 38 - **Objective**: I still don't really know. - **Summary**: I see. It is a difficult question, even for you. There is no need to rush, nor to burden yourself too greatly. Whatever you choose, there is no right or wrong answer. As I have said, the line between good and evil is not so clear. ### Step 39 - **Reward**: Adventurer! I heard you had returned from investigating Orbita in southern Edania. ### Step 40 - **Reward**: Oh, Edana—at last. I have awaited your return. Tell me, how did your journey in Aetherion unfold? ### Step 41 - **Reward**: Even for me, this is the first I've heard of such a force... Primordial Darkness... What manner of being could bear such a name? ### Step 42 - **Objective**: When we got there... - **Summary**: So that is the true meaning behind the King of Edana...?! The one destined to confront the Primordial Darkness itself...! Just as the adventurers whisper... it does seem you may indeed break free from the Black Spirit's grasp. If that's so, then Illezra's aim must likewise lie with the Primordial Darkness... Though I must confess, this revelation only deepens the mystery. ### Step 43 - **Objective**: What should I do now? - **Summary**: Since Jordine left us some clues, we should press on with our exploration of Edania. While you ventured into Aetherion, we undertook some initial scouting on your behalf. There are four more castles in this land. We have already located three.