One Final Step

One Final Step is a quest in .
==Steps==
# Look for the clues the Wisdom Seelie left behind
# Look for the clues the Wisdom Seelie left behind
# Go to the place shown in the picture
==Dialogue==
===One Final Step===
;(Look for the clues the Wisdom Seelie left behind)
;(Near the rock formation)
: Layla: We're probably getting close now. Let's search this area.
;(Upon destroying the rock formation)
: Layla: Here it is, just as I thought. The Seelie must have placed it here in advance.
: Layla: Let's see what we have this time... Whatever it is, I'm ready.
: Layla: Huh? It's a... picture?
: So it's not a riddle this time?
: Layla: Guess not. This house looks like it's in Vimara Village. Does the Seelie want us to go there?
: Maybe some sort of trap is waiting for us there.
: This might be the last stop in our search.
: Layla: I can't think of any connection I have with Vimara Village, though. I've only been there once, and it was pretty uneventful.
: Layla: Whatever the case, the only way we'll know is if we go there.
: Just be sure not to push yourself too hard.
: Layla: Thanks, but I'm fine. I'm used to pushing my limits... I know how far I can go.
;(Obtain )
;(Go to the place shown in the picture)
: Layla: Let's see... This should be the place. Nothing seems out of the ordinary...
: Layla: Maybe the Seelie didn't prepare anything for us this time? Or, does it want us to knock on the door first...
: Layla: *groan* If we're wrong about this, it'll be super awkward...
: Layla.
: Calm down.
: Layla: You're right. I can't always be like this... Sometimes, it's better to take action than overthink every little thing.
: Layla: *inhales and exhales*
: Layla: Uh, hello? Is anyone home?
: Mundhir: Coming! Just a moment.
: Mundhir: Oh, it's you, Layla. How nice of you to stop by again.
: Layla: Huh...?
: Layla: Do... do you know me?
: Mundhir: Haha, that's no way to greet a friend. Of course I know you.
: Mundhir: Is this a friend of yours? Or perhaps a classmate?
: Layla: A friend. We, um... I'm having a little trouble with my thesis, and we happened to be passing by...
: What's going on, Layla?
: Layla: I—I don't know, either... I don't even know where to begin...
: Layla: I recognized him immediately — he's one of the people that was getting robbed by the Treasure Hoarders.
: Layla: But he shouldn't know anything about me... He shouldn't even know who I am.
: You said you've been to Vimara Village once...
: Layla: Yeah, but that was before the robbery. I was just passing through...
: Layla: Even if he saw me, he wouldn't know who I am... He didn't notice me during the robbery.
: Mundhir: Is something the matter?
: Layla: Uh, I appreciate your kindness, but I really can't remember how we met... I'm sorry.
: Mundhir: So you aren't joking...?
: Mundhir: Do you still remember when my family and I were being robbed by a gang of Treasure Hoarders?
: Layla: Yes, but I don't think I was of much help to you all...
: Mundhir: How so? You told us everything yourself the last time we met.
: Mundhir: My family and I were surrounded by Treasure Hoarders, and I didn't know what to do. But then, we heard people approaching in the distance.
: Mundhir: Those Treasure Hoarders were the first to hear them coming and started to flee the moment they sensed the situation wasn't going their way. They didn't even bother taking anything with them.
: Mundhir: I wasn't sure what had happened, but the Treasure Hoarders were scared off. I immediately grabbed my wife and child and got out of there.
: Layla: Oh, I see... I'm so glad that you and your family were unharmed.
: Mundhir: I thought it was a party of adventurers that happened to pass by, but later you told me that you had spotted us and ran to find help.
: Mundhir: You were amazing! You managed to keep a level head, even in the midst of danger.
: Mundhir: I know you have a Vision, so those Treasure Hoarders wouldn't have been a match for you. But, they might've harmed me and my family if their backs were pushed against the wall.
: Layla: W—Wait, that's not exactly what happened... I still regret not helping out sooner.
: Layla: Anyway uh... When did I come here last? I don't seem to remember.
: Mundhir: Hmm, it's been some time, but not too long ago. I don't recall exactly when. What's wrong, nothing's coming to mind?
: Layla: Nope... I'm sorry, I still can't seem to remember, even after everything you've told me. Maybe I'm just under too much pressure...
: Mundhir: You came over and ate with us, and you played games with my son. *sigh* If only we had taken a picture...
: Mundhir: Oh! You forgot a package here from that visit. You'll definitely remember once you see it!
: Mundhir: Wait here, I'll go fetch it.
: Layla: A package? I left a package here...?
: Layla: Huh!? Wait, this is it!
:
: Layla: This is the talisman that I lost, the one that my mother made for me...
: What the... Is it really the same one you lost?
: Layla: Yes, this is definitely it. She made it herself — it's the only one of its kind.
: Layla: There's also a letter here. Was I planning to send it to someone? Let's see who the recipient is...
: Layla: "To Layla"?
: I'm assuming you aren't in the habit of writing letters to yourself.
: Layla: No! I swear I've never done anything like that. What is going on...? Let's open it and see what this is all about.
: Layla: "Hello, Layla. It must've been quite the endeavor to follow the Seelie's hints all the way here. Great work."
: Layla: "Self-reflection is a wonderful quality to possess, but you'll only end up hurting yourself if you overdo it."
: Layla: "Failure is a stranger to no one. The purpose of self-reflection is not to indulge in the pain of failure, but to succeed in your next attempt."
: Layla: "If you're reading this letter, then you have succeeded in taking the first step."
: Layla: "On the back of this letter is the core information that your thesis is lacking. It's actually been done for a while now — it only feels inconclusive because it's missing a concise summary to tie it all together."
: Layla: "I hope that this journey has provided insight for your life ahead. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you courage as you carry onward, and hope that you fulfill the expectations you hold."
: Layla: "Always watching over you. Sincerely, the Wisdom Seelie."
: Layla: Oh... *sobbing*
: Layla: I thought... I thought we were going to fail. I thought that... everything we did and all the time we spent was for nothing...
: Layla: But the Seelie wasn't messing with me after all.
: Could it be that the Wisdom Seelie... is you?
: Layla: Hah, I doubt it... I mean, unless I somehow came here while I was unconscious, and don't remember it.
: Layla: Although having said that, I have heard rumors claiming that I sleepwalk a lot. Hmm...
: Layla: But even then, that doesn't necessarily mean that I'm actually the Wisdom Seelie. It could have just helped me while I was sleepwalking.
: Either way, it's safe to say that it's related to the blessing from the stars.
;(Stress Value −2)
: Layla: I'll write back and ask to meet with the Seelie, and see how it responds.
: Layla: Even though I still have a lot of questions, this experience was fruitful enough.
: Layla: If it wasn't for your encouragement, I probably would've quit halfway through and holed up in the Akademiya somewhere...
: Layla: Perseverance really does pay off.
: Mundhir: I'm not sure if I understand what has happened... but it's something good, right?
: Layla: Yes, it's something really, really good, and I'm very thankful for it.
: Mundhir: Well then, since you're already here, why don't you stay and have something to eat? We just finished preparing some food.
: Layla: Oh, uh...
: Mundhir: C'mon, don't be a stranger. Your friend should join us as well. You can leave your troubles until after the meal.
: Mundhir: You must relax and gather your strength so you can take on the challenges ahead, am I right?
: He's right.
;(Stress Value −2)
: Layla: Alright, thank you all. I can do this!
;(Proceed to Ending: The Price to Pay and Its Returns)
===Ending: The Price to Pay and Its Returns===
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