Instead of going north, hang a right toward the beach for 720 Gald and then follow the path for a scene. Don’t rush off to Lhant, instead heading north to the encampment to grab the Fur , the Vestiges of War discovery, and the A Hopeless Cause skit.

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Grab the Gald on the beach and then head toward the encampment for a discovery.

Head south toward Lhant, grabbing the Shattered Bone on the left side of the road, and don’t forget to stop by the Lhant Hill entrance for another skit, All That Remains . You can now continue to Lhant and enter for a scene.

You’ll automatically be forced into a battle after a scene and the first thing I suggest you do is de-equip your new ally’s Rune Guard for your own greedy needs. Enjoy the easy fight, with an old ally, and then watch the scenes that follow.

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Return to Lhant to stop the surprise invasion and an even more surprising ally.

Instead of heading inside, go to the house next to the windmill and talk to the Elderly Woman for some more Pickled Plum x3 . Now head back to the manor and enter the lower right room to get Pasta x3 from the maid. You can now head to the study for a fight that you can’t win, despite being able to make a dent.