Vain Conclusion

Welcome, my young friend! I just now finished the repair work you requested. Do you wish to take the item now?

• "Yes, thank you."

I am attempting to repair the metal fragments you brought me. Please wait -- this will take some time.

(Only characters level 42 and above are permitted to undertake this quest.)

I also checked the inner workings of the machine in order to make sure everything is functional. Consider that service on the house...but I am going to have to charge you for the other repair costs.

• "Perhaps you could send the bill to Nikola?"

Nikola, you say?

Yes, I think it would be best to charge Nikola for my time. Farewell and good luck!

The task that brought you here before has already been accomplished. Do you have something else for me?

You sure took your time! How did it go?

• Show him the repaired metal plate.

You decoded it! Amazing.. .

Hmm... experiments concerning the life force... To think that a Cruma may still exist! We must find it. I'm sure that Priest Shegfield, the Elven priest for the Town of Dion, knows more about this matter. I'm sorry to impose on you further, but I'm reluctant to leave here right now. Would you seek out Shegfield and question him?

Please visit Priest Shegfield in the Town of Dion and question him about the whereabouts of the Cruma.

I see... Well, if the Cruma are extinct, then I suppose we don't need the section concerning it. Thank you for your help, though. Please go report all this to Kusto. I'm sure that he will reward you for your hard work. Farewell, and may the hammer of Maphr make clear your path!

Many thanks for your trouble. I suppose there's nothing left for you to do here. Please go report all this to Kusto. Farewell, and may the hammer of Maphr make clear your path!

How can I help you?

• "I want to know about the last remaining Cruma."

Cruma...

Where did you hear that name?

• "It was mentioned in an old record of the Giants we recovered from the ruins of the Tower of Cruma."

Hmm. Unfortunately, the Cruma are extinct.

You know of the ancient war between Elves and Humans? At that time, the Cruma became our greatest ally. But we were overwhelmed by the Humans' sheer numbers and forced to retreat. The Cruma fought a valiant rearguard action, giving us time to reach a safe haven. It was mortally wounded, however, and fell in the place now known as the Sea of Spores. That was the last of its noble kind...

I already told you about the fate of the Cruma. Your search is in vain, adventurer. I advise you turn your feet onto another path.

Long time no see. How is Lorain progressing with her assignment?

• Explain what has happened.

I see. Hmm... Researching Cruma, eh? Interesting... Although there is nothing to be gained financially from it, unfortunately... But I suppose the research may still have some value, eh? Thank you for your help. Please take this in exchange for what you've done. I will send word later if I need your further help, adventurer. In the meantime, may Maphr thicken your beard and strengthen your sinews!