On My Way/Plot Details

Karst: It sounds like another aging Galka has just set off on his journey of rebirth, but the residents of the Mining District are not taking this very well.

Karst: There is so much bigotry when it comes to these racial problems, it is hard to act on anything.

Karst: However, there is one thing that interests me. There is a rumor that a certain adventurer has received a letter from this Werei.

Karst: I would like you to find this adventurer and find out what he knows. However...

Karst: Come, follow me.

Franziska: Milady. An adventurer would like to speak with you.

Cornelia: Does this mean my father has finally agreed to start an investigation!?

Cornelia: Father! What is the meaning of this!?

Karst: Don't get me wrong, Cornelia. If you want to lock yourself up in this room, I won't stop you.

Karst: I have received a report from Iron Eater stating that finding the whereabouts of Werei may help calm down some of the Galka in the Mines District.

Karst: I am only here to gather information on the subject from those who may know something--namely you. I have no time for your petty games.

Cornelia: But, when I tried talking to you before, you wouldn't...

Karst: Do you have any information to me? If not, I will assign this adventurer to another mission, and that will be the end of things.

Cornelia: Wait...
I did hear something at the Steaming Sheep Restaurant. An adventurer named Hani...

Cornelia: This adventurer said he met Werei while traveling through the Korroloka Tunnel, and received a letter from him.

Cornelia: However, since then, no one has seen him.

Cornelia: The proprietor of the Steaming Sheep, Hilda, may know more...

Karst: Understood. Player name will take the investigation from here.

Cornelia: Wait, Father.

Cornelia: Am...am I foolish to think I can make a difference, or am I just a hypocrite?

Karst: Cornelia...

Karst: I once heard a Far Eastern legend that stated hypocrisy is born from the acts of good that one performs.

Karst: Whereas the word to symbolize a simple act of human nature, over the years, the meaning of the word became warped to the negative tone that it holds today.

Karst: Whenever anyone tries to do anything, there will always be someone there to judge him. I have experienced that my whole life, but it has never stopped me from pursuing my goals.

Karst: I won't let anyone stand in my way.

Karst: You've got a good ten years before you can start complaining about what is right and what is wrong. Don't forget that.

Cornelia: Father...

Karst: Player name. You have your orders. Speak with Hilda at the Steaming Sheep Restaurant and find out more on this Hani character.

You thought you heard a call for help.

You're pretty strong... Wait, have we met somewhere before?

Hani: Oh well, thanks anyway for your help.
I came to this Quadav shrine deep in the mine because I thought there would be some treasure.
But I ended up getting caught instead! Go figure!

Hani: So, why are you here?
What? You were looking for me? Is this about...the letter?

Hani: Oh, I completely forgot. Here, I'll give this to you. I have a feeling that if I don't, I'll forget again.

Hani: Give my regards to the president for me. I met him once, but I don't deal well with people who are always on edge like that.

Hani: Thank you again for all your help!

You say some adventurer had it?

Gumbah: Why would he do this? He could have just talked to me...

Werei: I apologize for leaving without any notice, but I can assume that you were already aware of my approaching journey.

Werei: Even now as I write this letter, I ponder over whether I should be sending it or not--whether this really is the best thing to do.

Werei: Gumbah. You have always embraced your freedom while turning your cheek to any form of responsibility.

Werei: However, among men who put too much pride in their race, you stand out as a light of reason.

Werei: I know how you must feel. The shock you received when you first realized the weight you must bear...

Werei: The weight the Talekeeper must bear...

Gumbah: You knew, Werei! And you didn't say anything...

Werei: You thought that after two hundred years of friendship, I wouldn't pick up on something as obvious as that?

Werei: However, I respect your will. You did not choose to bear the anger, pain, and suffering of the Galka people.

Werei: And it is true that those who have been bestowed with this task--including Raogrimm--have always perished before setting out on their journey of rebirth.

Werei: That may be destiny, so I can see why you would be afraid.

Werei: But let me say one thing. You may feel lost, but you must remember, there are things that only you can do.

Werei: Not that the Talekeeper can do, but that only you, Gumbah, can do. Do not forget this as you follow your path in life.

Werei: Only then will you realize why you must carry the two hundred years of Galkan memories.

Werei: I must continue on my journey now. I am looking forward to the day when we can fight again, side by side.
Do not forget, we shall always be friends.

Gumbah: Werei!

Gumbah: You can come out now, Cornelia. I know you're hiding there.

Cornelia: So, Gumbah, what are you going to do?

Gumbah: Do you think I know?

Cornelia: But I know you, Gumbah, and I know that you aren't going to run away from your destiny, like I have from mine.

Cornelia: You're different from the rest of us. No matter what you decide, I know that you'll face what lies before you. You're the one who taught me that.

Gumbah: I'm sorry... I think I just need to be alone...

Cornelia: Okay, Gumbah...

For once, she isn't--

Franziska: No, Milady! Not this time! The president has given me strict orders not to let you out of your--

Cornelia: Hello.
Come in.

Franziska: Oh, you were expecting a guest!
I'm sorry, I thought you were trying to sneak out--

Franziska: Wait, Milady, no! You shouldn't be letting some adventurer into your room!
You know the kind of places they frequent! And it wouldn't be proper!

Cornelia: Oh, brother... Can you believe her?
This is what I have to put up with every day .
I usually manage to sneak out, though.

Cornelia: I've been meaning to ask you--have you ever heard the story of Cornelia the Musketeer?

Cornelia: Cornelia, the monk who became a Mythril Musketeer, is pretty famous.
She helped all those in need, whether they were Galka or Hume, rich or poor.

Cornelia: It was rumored that she and Talekeeper Raogrimm--the only Galka destined to have become a Musketeer Captain if he were still alive--were sharing a forbidden love...

Cornelia: But no one knows if that was true, since neither returned from their expedition to Xarcabard thirty years ago.

Cornelia: My mother named me after her. She told me that she wanted me to grow up to be just like her--someone who would treat everyone equally, and loved by all.

Cornelia: Maybe that's why I try so hard to help the Galka...though even if I weren't named Cornelia, I wouldn't stand by and watch them be treated like they are.

Cornelia: But it's no good. You've seen it, too. I just can't seem to do anything right. I wish I were as strong and smart as Lady Cornelia...

Cornelia: This Galka child told me the other day, “Why are you trying so hard? What can you do, you're just a girl!”

Cornelia: Maybe he's right. Maybe I can't change anything...

Cornelia: No! I've got to try harder!
I'll show that know-it-all, Gumbah, what I can do!

Cornelia: I'm sorry to leave you like this, but I've got to go!

Karst: Well, no matter. We can now be certain that Werei set out on his journey of his own free will. Let me reward you for your service and raise your rank.

Karst: I see that you already delivered the letter to its proper recipient. I am not going to let this problem escalate by meddling with it. Let the Galka see the truth with their own eyes.

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