Octopath Traveler II: Crusaders of Justice

Eastward-bound

The group went to the tavern for breakfast again the following morning, Priscilla pondered her next course of action as she ate her omelet.

 She could go to Timberain now, but there was no telling where Crimson Sun will strike next. It seemed best to make her way to Flamechurch and check in with the Sacred Guard and the Inquisition.

"I hope Throne and Ochette are okay" Castii said as she ate her sandwich.

"I wouldn't downplay their skills, plus they seem to have a good watchdog, or should I say, Watch-Jackal?" Priscilla joked.

Osvald and Hikari raised their eyebrows at the comment. Priscilla flushed as she realized what she had just said"I like a jest from time to time, but it's usually not very good" she admitted, sheepishly.

"It could be worse" Hikari chuckled before taking a bite of his soup.

They paid their bill after eating and went outside. Alistair paused to address Priscilla"Its going to take time to inform the king and make some necessary preparations for potential threats from both Ku and the Crimson Sun. Ku may be very far away from Vella, but its still best to use caution."

Priscilla nodded"I will see if I can get some help from the Inquisition at Flamechurch, in case Crimson Sun gets the bright idea to commit murders on the east continent as well."

 Nathan had told her what the syndicate's general targets are, but vigilantism is a crime unto itself, regardless of the vigilantes' motives.

"Good luck to you all" said Alistair.

Osvald nodded.

"To you, as well" Hikari answered.

Priscilla nodded"To you as well, Alistair. I hope I can find Nathan again and deal with him while I am at it. Hikari, can you think of anyone on the east continent who may become targets of the Crimson Sun?"

Hikari shook his head"I've not been to the east continent, so I am not entirely certain. A good starting point for information gathering may be at the town of New Delsta on the Brightlands."

"New Delsta is on the way to both Montwise and Flamechurch, correct?" Priscilla asked"And I assume that Winterbloom is also located somewhere on that continent."

"And so is Stormhail" Hikari nodded.

"We best get a move on, then" Osvald grunted. Not that he was in a real hurry to catch up to Harvey.

Osvald, Priscilla, Castii and Hikari headed back northward, away from Conning Creek. Alistair, meanwhile rendezvoused with Sergeant Gareth and his squad and explained what their next course of action is going to be.

"So we're going to fight Ku rather than submit to any demands that Mugen might make?" One of the knights in Gareth's squad asked, a bit uncertain.

"Mugen will probably destroy us anyway if we do nothing, I suspect he would not be satisfied with the other clans in the Hinoeuma region" Alistair replied"But before all else, I want one of your men to report to his majesty regarding recent events."

"Consider it done" Gareth nodded, instructing one of his men to to go deliver the message to King Lorian.

Priscilla and her group continued back towards Canalbrine, the Prosecutor addressed Osvald as they walked"So what was the research that Harvey stole from you?" She asked, curious.

"I would rather not talk about it, and it doesn't really concern you" The older Scholar grunted"But there a certain kind of power called The One True Magic that is said to be even more powerful than the known elements of magic itself."