Octopath Traveler II: Crusaders of Justice

An Unsettling Truth

Here's the next chapter. Major spoilers for Castii and Hikari's stories ahead.

Disclaimer: Octopath Traveler II was made by Square Enix.

Back in Conning Creek, Alistair had been helping to train the newly reformed town guard while assisting the governor with security. The new town guard captain, Steven had managed to get a confession from Stenvar regarding his crimes, after which the former town guard captain was sent to Timberain to be tried and imprisoned, along with the rest of the corrupt guards.

 Though a couple of promising youths in their mid-late teens volunteered to become a part of the reformed town guard, their passion so far outstripped their skill.

Justin had meanwhile fully recovered from his injuries and was currently writing to Justice Minister Lian regarding Osvald's case. There was practically nothing pointing to Osvald's innocence besides Clarisa and Stenvar's statements, but that didn't mean that King Lorian or Conning Creek's Governor Kent couldn't at least grant that poor Scholar clemency.

At the Governor's manor, Alistair was meeting with the governor, who was in his Middle Ages and had reddish brown hair and a mustache. The governor spoke"I can't thank you enough for rendering aid to our town these past few days, Sir Alistair."

"I am simply doing what was requested of me" Alistair replied"You and King Lorian were acquainted once, correct?"

"Aye" The governor smiled"We studied together with Lord Percival in our youth. But I'm sure you did not come merely to hear me ramble about the past" he chuckled"Was there something you require from me?"

Alistair nodded"If possible, my king wishes to open trade between our cities, we stopped trading with Ku for the time being due to Mugen's senseless warmongering, and we've no further reason to supply Sai. 

And I'm expected to marshal a force near the border to Hinouema to march in and stall Ku as much as we can while Prince Hikari amasses other allies to overthrow the warmonger. I hope it's not too much of a bother to allow them to pass by your city."

"I don't see why not, that is a noble cause, my friend" the governor assured him"As for opening trade between our cities, I can certainly do that. I will send a letter to King Lorian when I can. Well, now I must return to my paperwork. It's been an honor to speak with you."

Alistair nodded and headed back out of the manor. Steven and his first recruits for the new town guard were in the middle of a training session when the red-haired knight returned to the main town.

After the new guard captain finished his sparring session with the other rookies, he turned to address the veteran knight"Oh, Alistair. How is the governor doing?"

"He's doing quite well" Alistair replied"How is your training coming along?"

"I've improved some, even got a proper spear. My men are still green, but we're working on it" The new guard captain replied.

Alistair nodded"Good. It may take a while, but I am certain you will become fine soldiers in no time."

Steven beamed"Thank you."

Just then, Sergeant Gareth came over"Sir Alistair" he called, urgently"A message from Princess Sabrina has arrived via carrier pigeon!"

"From the princess?" Alistair asked, he had not heard from Sabrina in a while"Has something happened?"

"I believe so" Gareth handed Sabrina's letter to Alistair.

Alistair read over the letter, quietly pondering as he looked over the contents. He frowned a bit"So, remnants of Red's mercenary company are still at large, under the command of his daughter, Scarlet."