Eat breakfast.

Over a meal of bacon and eggs, dressed in a freshly-washed blue tunic and the rest thanks to Yin's fast housework, your party discusses the plan around the dining room table. You explain what you were thinking, and they recite what was said before. They're going to look for information, though they will do their best to be discreet. It's not impossible that Sa'dis knows how to make the weapon, and if he does, and one of his people find out some people are coincidentally looking for the exact same ingredients, that would be bad. The last thing you want is a raid down from the mountains, straight to your home.

More can be figured out later. The first and most important thing is to find out if Mistress Dajy can actually help you out. That'll be your job while the others seek out information on everything else.

Everybody is in agreement. After eating, the mission begins.

You march through the front gates of the estate, and after Snow reminds you of where to go, you follow said instructions to find the home Dajy has claimed. It's going to be a strange visit if she still has Mistress Catherine in her possession. She already has four other succubi that live with her. Hopefully, you don't die before the real mission even begin.

The morning is a little bit chilly, but there's something relaxing about walking down the street with the sun not far from the horizon. People are on there way to work, children are starting to emerge to play, and birds are chirping all around you.

I'm headed to a pretty dark place. I gotta steel my will. She might have helped me so far, but she is still a succubus and a demon. She said she owes me her life, but I don't know what she does when I'm not around. Promising never to hurt me doesn't mean she doesn't do other bad things while I'm not around. Though, she was **** to work for the Demon King with some kind of powerful mind magic. She didn't do it willingly.

However, it isn't darkness ahead. You turn down the next street, and ahead of you is an absolute beacon of light. A radiant figure of power and beauty stands with her pink hair flowing in the breeze. Her silver armour is luminescent under the rising sun. It's Lady Nyllia Tesgella, the elven templar. To you, she's surely an absolute model of what an adventurer should be--modest, kind, strong, and resolute. People know her as a gorgeous and mighty warrior, ever growing stronger, that has kept the empire safe from numerous monsters. Her reputation is what granted you Dragonhide Manor to begin with. Though what's strange, is that you've seen a whole other side of her. Maybe you're her type, or maybe she's just tired of the boring formalities of her life, but she's been freaky around you a couple times already. First, when she didn't mind you watching her bathe in the river. Next, when she decided not to mention her resilience to the magic lotion that manipulated everyone else.

It looks like she has a new sword as well. It has less of a curve, but it's still a sleek, elegant weapon, and it has a large emerald crystal above the hilt. She turns before you can speak, and when her eyes meet yours, a smile even more warming than the sun appears across her face.

It's been so long. The last time you saw her, she was past tenth level, and the elite class of paladin known as a templar. Neither Bill, Phil, nor the oni called Zazra are around. It's just her.

I'm seventh level now, but I still feel kinda intimidated around her. Not like she's going to hurt me. No, I actually feel incredibly safe around her. Just that... I want to impress her. It's hard not to think that way. Even though I haven't seen her in some time, she was the first real hero I met, if that's the right word. She's almost like a role model. And if I can catch up... Well, it would be surreal to be her equal. Imagine if I actually became stronger than her. What would she say then? Would she throw her arms around me and--

"It is difficult to know what to say sometimes, I know." She speaks, and her voice is as warm as ever. "I have to say that I have missed you, Mr. Warren, and it seems that you have grown much stronger since our parting."

"Yeah. I've been through a lot. But I guess you probably have too."

She smiles. "Everybody has their own story, though I find yours to always be interesting."

"I did become a knight after helping the queen with stuff, and... Well, I don't really know how much I should say. There's a lot going on right now. Really scary, important stuff. I'd love to tell you. Maybe you could help."

Nyllia places a finger to your lips. "Calm. I can see it in your eyes. What you wish to tell me should not be said here. Take your time. I was just returning from a small shopping trip. My party is not expecting me by any specific time. Though, I still should not linger too long."

"I don't suppose you might know where I could find a wyvern or a violet spider, do you?"

"Interesting question, but unfortunately no. I have the former, however, and I know of similar species of the latter."

"Any tips?"

"Watch for the wyvern's tail. If possible, **** it to land, and not only will it be more difficult for it to aim its stinger, but a wyvern has no arms. Only wings. On the ground, it is unable to strike with its razor-sharp claws."

"I assume the tail is venomous."

She nods. "Dreadfully. As for the other, I have encountered a magenta spider. I am uncertain if they are the same or not. It has a powerful webbing it fires from its body, which means a party can be retrained rather quickly if not careful."

"I need reagents from these creatures. They're for--"

"Not now. I will come to your home later today, and there you can tell me anything you wish."

You glance around. She's right. I shouldn't talk too much about it in the middle of this street.

"I hate to say goodbye already." You chuckle.

"Mr. Warren. People will believe that you have become infatuated with me if you say things like that. I wish you good luck on your quest. Like I said, I will see you later today. Surely you can be patient enough for that."

"Thanks, Ny--... Lady Tesgella. I'll see you later."

She nods. "You will."

You watch as she continues on the way she was heading. After she turns a corner down a block, she disappears from view.

Nyllia comes and goes so quickly. I guess that's what happens when you're always questing. She has her own stuff to deal with. I'm glad she's helping out at all. But I think when she finds out the truth, she'll want to help anyway. It does concern the entire empire after all. The Demon King is pretty damn close. I hope this map is accurate. I'm putting a lot of faith in William's party.