Sacred Stone Memories Chapter 3/Quest 4 - Storyline

Safety or Stones
Kanon	Shake the entire world? What are you talking about, Vice-Captain Monzein?!
Monzein	It's simple. The Sacred Stones that belong to the Seven Kingdoms contain the power to destroy this entire world. After all, they're the reason why the Seven Kingdoms wield the most power over the continent. That's why, right now, we should be following our original plan and heading to Gluttony in order to rendezvous with the 4th Regiment.
Seida	But I sense a sinister presence from the direction of the wind shrine. If the 4th Regiment had been in pursuit of that presence, it means they went the wrong way. Furthermore, there's a possibility that they will inflict harm on the people of Alize.
Kanon	I agree. I wonder if the enemy managed to successfully trick Captain Kudan and the others.
Seida	There's a possibility of that, but you can also think of it this way. Those traces of battle and the coat of arms of the 4th Reginment may be a ruse that those being pursued by the Holy Guard have set up.
Kanon	What?!
Seida	Their intention is to deceive us and split us up.
Monzein	That's absurd! You're reading too much into this. For starters, we're not certain that the 4th Regiment was even chasing this sinister presence. We should focus on preventing the possibility of a Sacred Stone being stolen instead of following some uncertain theory!
Seida	That also falls into the realm of theories as well! Plus, the only proof you have is that coat of arms on the ground. It's not very convincing.
Monzein	You...!
Kanon	Please, don't fight! Let's calm down and come up with a plan.
Almira	What do you think about asking the cavalry of Gluttony for support? If there are enough men, we won't have to split up at all, right? They're often moving about these grasslands. I'll fly my hawk to see if it can find any of them!
Monzein	Although that makes sense, in theory, the reality is a little more complicated. The Gluttony cavalry are not very cooperative towards the Holy Guard.
Kanon	Huh...?! What...why?
Seida	The reason is simple. I come from the bloodline of the Alize people's chief.
Kanon	What? The people's chief...?
Seida	... ...
Kanon	B-but what does that have to do with this?!
Monster	...
Monzein	Tsk. Here they come! Save the talk for after we defeat these monsters!
Later...
Kanon	I got that you're related to the chief of the Alize people. But what does that have to do with Gluttony's cavalry not wanting to lend us a hand?
Seida	It's not very complicated. There is a deep feud that lies between the native Alize people and Gluttony.
Kanon	A deep feud?
Monzein	I've heard of that before. The native Alize people, once known as the Wolves of the Plain, were once engaged in a long war with Gluttony.
Seida	You can't call that a war. It was a one-sided invasion. Those from Gluttony attempted to oppress, exploit, and turn those of the Alize people into slaves. It's natural that such egregious actions would be met with resistance.
Monzein	I agree. As a result of their defiance, Gluttony also suffered extensive damage. The war raged on for a long time. Because of this, their hostile relationship continues on to this day. So basically...there's no way they'd help the Holy Guard who employs knights belonging to the tribe they'll never conquer.
Seida	Exactly. Do you understand now?
Kanon	But...isn't there some way we can convince them?
Seida	That would be completely inefficient. Let's hurry to the wind shrine.
Monzein	Wait! I told you that we should first head to Gluttony!
Seida	There is a sinister presence at the wind shrine! I'm certain that the 4th Regiment has headed that way as well. Also...the lives of all from the people of Alize are in danger!
Monzein	I cannot accept that. The Alize people only account for a small portion of the native people here.
Kanon	Hey, Vice-Captain!
Seida	What did you say?
Monzein	Of course, I'd like to help them if we could. However, there is no way we can risk the lives of humanity in order to do so! Don't you agree?! We are the Holy Guard. We exist to maintain peace within the continent. If the Sacred Stone in Gluttony were to be stolen... If its powers were to be exploited, we're not just talking about a local native tribe...the lives of millions will be at risk.
Seida	Are you an idiot?! It's not there! I am certain of it! The Sacred Stone is not in Gluttony!
Monzein	What do you mean?
Seida	... ...
Monzein	Answer me. How can you be so sure?
Seida	... ...
Monzein	You're bluffing. In that case, I reject your proposal. We won't waste any more time here. We're going to head straight for to the center of Gluttony. I'm ordering you as your Vice-Captain.
Seida	Don't you understand what I'm saying?
Monzein	As a knight, you must follow through on the order given to you! There is no excuse for insubordination! If you resist, then you are guilty of violating a direct order! If you still wish to act on your own accord...then you don't belong in the 2nd Regiment!
Seida	Fine! I'll give this thing back to you.
Kanon	Seida?! That's your coat of arms!
Seida	I'm gonna do what I need to do. Feels refreshing, actually. Bye!
Almira	Ohh, teacher!

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