Octopath Traveler II: Crusaders of Justice

Tropical Toto'haha

Though this chapter will mostly be a breather episode, it's going to dab into the final chapter of Ochette's storyline

Disclaimer: Octopath Traveler and its corresponding characters, etc. Were made by Square.

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Priscilla headed back to Wellgrove with Temenos and Osvald, electing to retire to the inn for the evening. Priscilla read the document, doing her utmost to decipher the riddles. She muttered to herself, "So, then... Operation Crimson Justice..." Her eyes scanned a complex riddle at the bottom of the page: The Crimson Flash shall weed out those whose hearts are shadowed by deceit. This, she realized, must refer to the Crimson Flash's mission to target corrupt individuals.

Another line caught her eye, When the Ashen Swordsman's blade sings, Verandell's hidden truths shall surface. Priscilla frowned, understanding this to be about Captain Cairn of Verandell's militia.

Lastly, the riddle spoke of a Blazing Rogue, described as having the heart of fire yet caught between two worlds. "Nathan," Priscilla murmured, "but why is he called the Blazing Rogue?"

The final part of the document mentioned an impending coup d'état against Timberain's royal family. "It's like Lord Walden really intends to start a war," she thought, disturbed by the scope of his plans.

Priscilla heard a knock on the door, answering without looking up"Yes?"

Temenos entered the room"I hope I am not catching you at a bad time."

"Not really, so far I was able to work out the meaning of some of this stuff on the document" Priscilla replied"It mentions Scarlet's role in the Crimson Sun's activities, and then there is the Ashen Swordsman, which I assume is Captain Cairn of Verandell's militia. A certain half-breed also seems to have been written about on the document under the alias, the Blazing Rogue."

"Nathan, you mean?" Temenos looked thoughtful"Hm. Perhaps Walden knew in advance that he would join the Crimson Sun."

"It is the only explanation I can think of" Priscilla replied, stretching a bit"Although I don't know if Walden was aware of Nathan's reasons."

"Most likely, he wouldn't care, the man seems the type to overlook any character flaw, so long as he has the loyalty of his associates" Temenos said"And at this juncture, it is safe to assume you learned all you can for now, correct?"

Priscilla nodded"Yeah. Though I'm feeling a bit stressed out from not being able to expose Walden's crimes, yet."

"Well, perhaps" Temenos smiled at her"On our way to the east continent, we can get ourselves a break at Tropu'hopu as I suggested, before we head back to the East Continent."

Priscilla blinked"Are you asking me out?"

The Cleric chuckled"Heh, maybe, maybe not. So, what do you say?"

Priscilla smiled"Sounds like a marvelous idea. Perhaps we should get breakfast and then wait for the others first, though."

"That sounds like a good idea to me" Temenos nodded.

The pair headed out of the inn and went to the tavern. After they ordered their breakfast and took their seats, Priscilla began to talk about trying to get through to Nathan the way her mother wanted"if my plan works, I can hopefully, finally get it through Nathan's thick skull that his father really was a criminal. Though it may necessitate a visit to the Hightower prison."

"I see no reason why King Uldin would refuse to allow it if you were to ask him to let you and Nathan into the tower prison to visit Sylas if you explain the situation" The cleric commented"And what do you plan to do after the Crimson Sun is dealt with?"