# Hear the final argument. **Quest Group**: 23259469 **Steps**: 41 ## Summary Listen to Isobelle's final argument. ## Walkthrough ### Step 1 - **Objective**: Hear the final argument. - **Summary**: Listen to Isobelle's final argument. ### Step 2 - **Reward**: (Isobelle's final argument remains.) ### Step 3 - **Objective**: Observe Elina's reaction. - **Summary**: Isobelle! You knew it all along! How dare you! How dare you mock me! So much for her confidence! It seems even the prestigious House Leight is not immune to misfortune. ### Step 4 - **Reward**: Thank you, father. Councilor Elina Leight, you cannot defeat me. Do you see that now? ### Step 5 - **Objective**: I request to submit new evidence! - **Summary**: This is the property deed for the Golden Toad Inn. It was being operated by the Heidel League of Merchants. Having obtained this, all the businesses of the Heidel League of Merchants fell under the ownership of the Xian Merchant Guild. And the same goes for the funds allocated to Montverdel. They weren't just for military support. Donations for justice? Hah, I don't think so. It was a careful investment by the Heidel Branch of the Xian Merchant Guild. An investment befitting House Encarotia, prioritizing profit above all else. Isn't that right, Baron of Montverdel? O-of course. Thirty percent of the Montverdel land's shares were transferred to the Heidel Branch of the Xian Merchant Guild. Considering this, the ledger submitted by House Leight was counterfeit evidence concocted to support her narrative! Great citizens of Calpheon. I, Isobelle, see money as a mere tool, not the final goal. Little by little, I aim to wield these tools to further the prosperity of Calpheon. Hehe... Hehehe... Hahahahahahahaha! You already had a card up your sleeve. I have nothing left to teach you, Isobelle. You truly have what it takes to become the head of House Encarotia. I am so proud of you. ### Step 6 - **Reward**: Go ahead, present these as evidence. It's time to turn the tides of the trial. ### Step 7 - **Objective**: Isobelle! - **Summary**: Never fear, rookie. I've kept a small trick up my sleeve for just such an occasion. Here's the property deed for the Golden Toad Inn. And the investment contract for the Montverdel land. ### Step 8 - **Reward**: Are we to believe that a House, notorious throughout Calpheon for their greed, made a donation in the name of justice? ### Step 9 - **Objective**: Listen to the Chief Councilor. - **Summary**: The remainder of the trial will now resume. Back to the initial claim, why did the defendant sponsor... Why did the defendant sponsor the Baron of Montverdel? Exactly, why!? You intended to overthrow Calpheon! For Calpheon! To prevent his sword, and his army, from being pointed at Calpheon! While the Baron maintained military tension within Serendia, Jordine could not advance into Calpheon, not with an enemy behind him! Do you expect the people of Calpheon to believe such innocent intentions? We are talking about House Encarotia! ### Step 10 - **Reward**: The suspicion of collusion between Jordine and Isobelle has been cleared. Bailiff, detain Sir Edmond Dawson. ### Step 11 - **Objective**: Did you just say Illezra? - **Summary**: Yes, so, I hastily went to visit Jordine during the night, and presented the sword to him as a gift. The Grand Chamberlain later used that gift to make an attempt on my life. As he plunged the blade into me, he whispered, "As the dark ones demanded..." ... ### Step 12 - **Reward**: Looking back now, it was a ridiculous deal, but at that time, I was in a tight spot and, thus, not in my right mind! ### Step 13 - **Reward**: Look at Elina Leight's face! Red as Calpheon's colors! She's so flustered. Goodness me, this is something to savor! ### Step 14 - **Objective**: Point out the fact that Jordine met Edmond Dawson. - **Summary**: It was Dawson who delivered the Ashen Usurper to Jordine. I heard it directly from him. That is correct. The castle entry records accurately reflect this. I can attest to it as head butler, if Lady Jarette allows. Huh? Oh, yes, of course! Naturally! When was that...? Was it the night I had too much to drink and passed out...? What did you say? Your Honor! The defendant is now using her position to spread false information! ### Step 15 - **Objective**: Point out Edmond Dawson's report. - **Summary**: Dawson could have confronted Jordine at any time over the extraction mill's output, couldn't he? Despite being a hero of Balenos, Serendia, and Calpheon, you seem unaware of certain procedures. Any administrative procedures at the time were conducted by Isobelle Encarotia, as she was in charge of the Serendia branch. Get the picture? (Elina's argument appears seamless. You'll need to find a crack in her armor elsewhere.) ### Step 16 - **Objective**: Point out the manager of the Serendia branch. - **Summary**: Edmond Dawson belongs to House Leight, doesn't he? So, wouldn't that make him deeply entwined in this affair? Yes, I was the one who hired Sir Edmond Dawson. However, it was an open recruitment, and the process was transparent. I don't think that proves he was taking orders from our House! I can disclose the hiring documentation from that time if needed. (Elina's argument appears seamless. You'll need to find a crack in her armor elsewhere.) ### Step 17 - **Objective**: Point out the record on the unidentified sword. - **Summary**: The weight, material, and length of the sword match exactly with the one Jordine used, don't they? Yes, the weight, material, and length of the sword are all documented. Is it your belief then that only one sword in the world fits that description? Show me the record and I bet I could have an identical sword crafted by sun-up tomorrow! (Elina's argument appears seamless. You'll need to find a crack in her armor elsewhere.) ### Step 18 - **Objective**: Revisit Elina's testimony. - **Summary**: It's just some old sword without any origins! Where is the evidence that it's THE Ashen Usurper? House Leight oversees the extraction mill, but the operation of produced goods is managed by the Xian Merchant Guild. At that time, Isobelle Encarotia was in charge of Serendia. So who would Sir Edmond be reporting to at the time? Her! It would have been Isobelle Encarotia! Your Honor. Please, examine the essence of the situation first. ### Step 19 - **Reward**: You must find and exploit that tiny flaw. The truth you've discovered is...! ### Step 20 - **Reward**: Order! The plaintiff must substantiate the defendant's assertion! ### Step 21 - **Objective**: Point out the retoration of the monarchy in her argument. - **Summary**: Isn't it a bit of a stretch to link Jordine's invasion of Calpheon with a bid to restore the monarchy? I admit, there may have been a leap in logic. But consider this! Jordine's goal has always been the downfall of Calpheon. What if, after all the power players are gone, only Jordine's allies are left standing? We can source countless records from the past about what happens when all power is consolidated into the hands of one man! (Elina's argument appears seamless. You'll need to find a crack in her armor elsewhere.) ### Step 22 - **Objective**: Where's the proof of Isobelle orchestrating things between the Shadow Knights and Jordine? - **Summary**: Where's the proof of Isobelle orchestrating things between the Shadow Knights and Jordine? The defendant, fully aware that the Black Stones from the extraction mill were falling into the hands of the Shadow Knights, chose to turn a blind eye. It's evident that she exploited this situation to forge a link between Jordine and the Shadow Knights. We have the ledger of Sir Edmond Dawson, the extraction mill manager. There's no way little miss meticulous Isobelle didn't know about this. Turned a blind eye, you say? Far from it, she was in the dark! The troubles at the extraction mill were settled by my own hand. And this ledger, can we trust its contents? Look here. There's a record of an unidentified sword. ### Step 23 - **Objective**: Point out the source of the military funds. - **Summary**: It was the Xian Merchant Guild that supported Baron of Montverdel. Doesn't that imply House Leight has a hand in this as well? House Encarotia and House Leight, both affiliated with the Xian Merchant Guild, share its stakes equally. This establishment of the Heidel branch was a venture solely financed and executed by House Encarotia. Your Honor, I submit the ledger of financial transactions related to the establishment of the new branch as evidence. (Elina's argument appears seamless. You'll need to find a crack in her armor elsewhere.) ### Step 24 - **Objective**: Point out the military funding she supported. - **Summary**: Supporting Montverdel with military funds doesn't necessarily equate to backing Jordine! Sir Johann Cliff, the former minister of defense of Serendia, is currently engaged in local warfare against the Imps in Balenos. The one who put him in such position was none other than Jordine. Without a minister of war appointed in Serendia, Jordine had free reign over the country's military force, able to command them entirely at his whim. Though a woman she may be, Isobelle stands as the lone successor to her lineage. Schooled in the art of warfare, there's no doubt she was aware of all this. Don't tell me she was merely offering them aid, moved by pity for those starving soldiers. (Elina's argument appears seamless. You'll need to find a crack in her armor elsewhere.) ### Step 25 - **Objective**: Lady Elina Leight, could you repeat that? - **Summary**: Jordine Ducas, former Grand Chamberlain of Serendia, who instilled fear in the hearts of the Calpheon citizens. How was it he dared to point his sword at Calpheon's throat? It was all thanks to the support of his sponsor, Isobelle Encarotia. No one suspected it. She was not foolish enough to openly show her support for Serendia. Instead, she supported the Baron of Montverdel. It was a very cunning choice. Yes, a land of perilous ruin, where one can hardly imagine soldiers or farmers residing. Under this guise, Serendia secretly trained elite soldiers, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice. As many of you know, the Xian Merchant Guild is a jointly run venture between House Leight and House Encarotia. I discovered some unusual transactions while balancing last month's books, so I took a deeper look and unearthed an unsettling truth. The funds used for the acquisition of the Heidel League of Merchants were actually used to support Montverdel! I immediately informed the Duke of Serendia and had him strip the former Grand Chamberlain of any military authority. Then, Isobelle arranged for him to collude with the heretics, the Shadow Knights! He then harnessed that newfound power to trample upon Calpheon! Our city, built upon the sanctity of Elion with the sweat of our ancestors! They've laid waste to the Kalis Parliament, our esteemed assembly of Calpheon's noble citizens, and left naught but ruin in their wake! Clearly, it was a plot to eradicate the legacy of our great republic, using Jordine as a pawn. The vile Encarotia scheme was to sieze absolute authority by regressing our enlightened, progressive republic back to its days as a barbaric monarchy! Your Honor, I submit the ledger of the manager of Montverdel obtained by the Leight Merchant Guild as evidence. ### Step 26 - **Reward**: (Time to dismantle Elina's claims.) ### Step 27 - **Reward**: Or perhaps, my argument and evidence were so flawless that you've forgotten your rebuttal? ### Step 28 - **Objective**: Objection! - **Summary**: Adventurer, You have something to say? Considering the special nature of this case, we did not permit either party an outside attorney. However, out of respect for your contributions, which will forever remain in the shining history of the Republic, I, Herman Feresio, grant you the right to speak under my authority. What do you have to say? Great hero of Calpheon. Did you find issue with my claim? ### Step 29 - **Reward**: I knew you would. But proceed with caution. Elina Leight is a highly influential figure in the republic. ### Step 30 - **Objective**: Isobelle, let me help you. - **Summary**: Adventurer! The record of the Ashen Usurper, did you find it? ### Step 31 - **Reward**: (The trial is drawing to a biased conclusion. It's up to you to stand with Isobelle Encarotia.) ### Step 32 - **Objective**: Check on Isobelle's condition. - **Summary**: (Isobelle looks pale, and she's rambling in a way that's not like her at all. Could her frail state be the reason behind this?) ### Step 33 - **Reward**: Instead of providing concrete evidence like the plaintiff, it seems the defendant is merely playing on our emotions. ### Step 34 - **Objective**: Listen to Isobelle's counterargument. - **Summary**: The stench of conspiracy wafts from that end, Your Honor! My father, Enrique Encarotia, is a noble and upstanding member of the Kalis Parliament! Why would the daughter of an esteemed representative, attempt to overthrow their republic for a monarchy? It is preposterous! ### Step 35 - **Reward**: Order! This will be admitted as evidence exhibit one. Defendant, respond to the plaintiff's claims. ### Step 36 - **Objective**: Take a seat. - **Summary**: Order! Order in the court! The trial is about to commence. Citizens, take your seats and remain silent. ### Step 37 - **Dialogue**: (This is where Isobelle's trial is being held.) ### Step 38 - **Reward**: I am Herman Feresio, the chief councilor of the Republic of Calpheon. ### Step 39 - **Reward**: (The court falls silent once more. All eyes are drawn to Isobelle.) ### Step 40 - **Reward**: Hero of Calpheon, you've done it again. May I count on your support in the upcoming election? ### Step 41 - **Reward**: (Isobelle successfully delivered her final argument.)