# Elina Leight, what's your game here? **Quest Group**: 12904781 **Steps**: 23 ## Summary The Chief Councilor too...? Trying to eliminate an election rival in this manner! You think I can't see through your frail facade?! Dominic! Why didn't you say anything? Does Isobelle seem someone to concoct such schemes? Please, do not address me so casually. Geoffrey and Isobelle are not yet officially wed. Maintain your dignity, Councilor Enrique Encarotia. If you cause another disturbance, I will call the guards. ...! ## Walkthrough ### Step 1 - **Objective**: Elina Leight, what's your game here? - **Summary**: The Chief Councilor too...? Trying to eliminate an election rival in this manner! You think I can't see through your frail facade?! Dominic! Why didn't you say anything? Does Isobelle seem someone to concoct such schemes? Please, do not address me so casually. Geoffrey and Isobelle are not yet officially wed. Maintain your dignity, Councilor Enrique Encarotia. If you cause another disturbance, I will call the guards. ...! ### Step 2 - **Reward**: Very well. By the authority vested in me as chief councilor, I will approve this emergency motion. ### Step 3 - **Reward**: Honorable Chief Councilor, I believe this requires an official investigation. ### Step 4 - **Objective**: That is nonsense! - **Summary**: Elina! You wretch! What are you babbling about? Do you think I'll hand over my share of the guild over this? Huh. Backed into a corner, the petty nature of a vulgar merchant reveals itself, Councilor Enrique Encarotia. Nobility in Calpheon isn't something that can be bought with mere coin. Do you understand? Could it be that she, having failed to gain a stranglehold on Serendia, is plotting another attempt through Jordine? ### Step 5 - **Reward**: Seems like House Encarotia might have bitten off more than they could chew, trying to swallow Serendia with the aid of Montverdel. ### Step 6 - **Objective**: You manage to contain your anger and listen to Elina. - **Summary**: House Leight, in partnership with House Encarotia, oversees the Xian Merchant Guild. Therefore, to avoid being wrongfully accused, we conducted a thorough internal investigation. Regrettably, as Sir Hervano Tito said, we found evidence of them sponsoring the Baron. ### Step 7 - **Reward**: Thought you could just walk away, eh? Thought I'd just roll over and die? Hahaha. ### Step 8 - **Objective**: Hervano Tito! What are you doing here? - **Summary**: Oh? You're here too! I came at my new master's request. ### Step 9 - **Reward**: Very well. We will accept this evidence for review. Councilor Leight, do you have anything else to report? ### Step 10 - **Objective**: Could it be...! She's trying to— - **Summary**: It's true. I am Hervano Tito, the captain of the guard at Serendia's Eastern Gateway. I sacrificed everything to halt the baron's advance. So, if anyone's qualified to speak on the matter, it's me. Isobelle Encarotia was the one backing the Baron of Montverdel! Here, I've got the ledger to prove it! ### Step 11 - **Reward**: What? Are you— ### Step 12 - **Reward**: Theophil Batian...! ### Step 13 - **Objective**: This is no light issue! - **Summary**: Such audacity! How dare you raise your voice to intrude upon the sacred proceedings of the Kalis Parliament! Are the Delphe Knights and Trina Knights Calpheon's only capable forces? Can we not also call upon the Holy Valkyrie Knights?! Knights with the means to vaporize such heretical scum with Elion's light! Do you grasp our strength, wanderer? Or, well, if those additional forces are truly needed, why not ask House Encarotia? Weren't they to spare a fraction of their vast wealth... who knows? ### Step 14 - **Reward**: The remainder of our budget has been allocated to the upcoming election. Regrettably, the chair must reject your motion. ### Step 15 - **Objective**: Isobelle! Pull yourself together! - **Summary**: Isobelle! What's the matter, Isobelle! Povios! Hurry and bring Professor Gorgath! Yes, master. Adventurer, please look after Lady Isobelle. Fits of female hysteria aside, there is no harm in being prepared for such an event. Trolls and Saunils are proving themselves to be a nuisance, as well. Above all, the Knights are running low on supplies. Chief Councilor, I motion to increase our military forces. ### Step 16 - **Reward**: They are not merely some band of excommunicated heretics. They've resurrected the ancient king, Belmorn— *groans* ### Step 17 - **Objective**: Isobelle, tell them about the Shadow Knights! - **Summary**: He's not just leading Serendian soldiers. He has the Shadow Knights under his command! You mean those heretics that were excommunicated ages ago? Aren't you underestimating the might of Calpheon a bit? It's almost as if... you wish Calpheon's downfall. To just which nation do you pledge allegiance, Isobelle? Silence, Theophil Batian! How dare you insult my daughter in my presence? Oh, perish the thought. It's as the loyal lapdog said: her only fault lies in having too great a love for her country. That's all. ...! ### Step 18 - **Reward**: Without Captain Cliff, Serendia's sad excuse for soldiers are just sitting ducks for our Trina Knights. ### Step 19 - **Objective**: Isobelle, now! - **Summary**: Jordine Ducas, the former Grand Chamberlain of Serendia, has declared himself King of Serendia and is advancing on the capital! The Harpy rampage at Delphe Castle was no coincidence! It's Jordine's handiwork, sowing chaos throughout the Republic! I believe everyone here is already aware of this. So why do you turn a blind eye during such an important meeting? What of the fervent speeches on national defense just now? Considering the seriousness of this matter, I urge the need for full preparedness. ... ... ... Isobelle, of all times, why now! Hmm... Very well. I've heard your piece. But when does the business report begin? ### Step 20 - **Reward**: You may speak. How is business faring? We're short on time, so a summary of expected profits and tax revenues— ### Step 21 - **Objective**: Isobelle, now would be a good time for a statement. - **Summary**: As the eagle's wings are buffeted by unseen winds, may Calpheon be graced with glorious radiance! Honorable Chief Councilor, may I have a moment? I am Isobelle of House Encarotia. As the head of the Heidel branch of the Xian Merchant Guild, I wish to report on our operations in Serendia. Isobelle? ### Step 22 - **Dialogue**: Though they profess to serve the nation, they are all too consumed with their own gains! ### Step 23 - **Reward**: (Isobelle is struggling to hold on and looks like she might give in at any moment.)