Octopath Traveler II: Crusaders of Justice

Conflicting Feelings

Nathan had narrowly managed to avoid detection from Vella's Arcane Brigade at Winterbloom as he started making his way to Montwise, opting to stick to whatever cover he could find, cursing his luck silently.

'Hardly any fun skulking around, but It would be complicated if I run into them, directly.' He thought. Still quiet, he carefully proceeded through the Crestlands. He even spotted a couple of Vellan soldiers speaking with a member of Clockbank's constabulary, swiftly moving to keep his distance. Soon, he came to the place where most of the Arcane Brigade had set up a temporary headquarters.

Glenn and several of the knights stationed there were going over what they learned from the recent survey, they had also received Sabrina's instructions via Carrier Pigeon. One knight spoke with their second-in-command"No sign of Crimson Sun activity, here, so far. Yet, there has been some talk about the infamous mercenary, Scarlet having been sighted in Montwise."

"And from what I understand, she managed to elude capture" frowned Glenn"Sounds like she is giving even Prosecutor Whiteshore a run for her leeves. On top of that, I saw someone suspicious-looking walking toward the harbor, accompanied by a little girl. But we know that the Princess and Prosecutor Whiteshore are doing their best."

The other knight nodded"I have no doubt that they are, sir. And what about Nathan?" He asked"We've yet to find him."

"No sign of that rogue" Glenn shrugged"But keep patrolling, for now."

"Yes, sir" The knight bowed.

Nathan could not help but hide as he listened to their conversation for a moment before sneaking onward. Priscilla must want to settle things so badly if she's on the hunt for Scarlet and the other Mercs in her squad.

'How unexpected, that self-righteous Proescutor and I might run into each other again, sooner than I anticipated,' Nathan thought. But there were other things to do while in the Crestlands.

The orange-haired young man reached Montwise and headed for the tavern. Throne and Ochette were having a quick lunch, there. Nathan walked to the bartender and ordered a meal, himself before sitting down"Hope I didn't make you wait too long" he said to Throne.

"Not really" The thief replied around a bite of soup"Been keeping yourself busy, I imagine."

"Tell me about it, you see the Vellan Knights surveying the area?" Nathan asked as he received his soup.

"I did" Throne replied"They're surveying the area with permission from the authorities of Clockbank. The Sacred Guard won't keep quiet about this for long, I imagine." She took a drink of wine.

"The Sacred Guard already has a spotted reputation" Nathan scoffed"Doesn't matter what they do. I know that one of their number tried to force himself on a noblewoman from my homeland. The Crimson Sun has no plans to attack the Sacred Guard as of yet, of course" he chuckled, darkly.

"Unless they're very strong, they would be foolish to do that" Throne agreed"The Sacred Guard have some of the best knights on this continent."

"What are you guys talking about?" Ochette asked, having finished her jerky.

Nathan looked at the beastling"Just exchanging information. Did you have business here, Ochette?" he asked.

Ochette nodded"Sort of, I was going to go to Stormhail to look for Glacis after Nene, here is done settling things with her dad." She then sighed"Humans are so complicated."

"Yeah" Nathan as he ate his soup, turning"I've no real reason to go to Stormhail, but I think I can spare the time to go with you girls, there. If only to scope out the Sacred Guard and get more information." Privately, he hoped Scarlet will allow that, since she had no plans to visit the location of the Sacred Guard's headquarters.