Journey with Nikola in search of a fabled relic...

Sara and co. visit Sumina, large ruins rumored to have belonged to the legendary Rezo, after being tipped off to its location, for Folgana. Folgana mentions that a piece of armor that they acquired in a previous job could be used in Sumina to unlock its full potential. As the party ventures through the ruins, they meet Nikola, a mysterious young girl who too is searching for the true form of one of Rezo's fabled creations. What is Nikola's intentions? What is the true strength of the armor you acquired?

Hero Stones x5 (1 after each part)

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Transcript

Rezo I am satisfied that ye possess the strength to wield mine arms and armor.

But what of your souls? Why do ye seek such power?

Nikola Do we truly need to answer that?

Rezo Yes. Having brought this power into the world, it is my duty to inquire.

What is thy answer, (user)?

I see...

To protect the world, and those important to thee. I judge thee worthy.

Do not lose sight of thine intentions!

Lippy This is the final key!

Nikola You truly are... such wonderful people. Your light is nearly blinding.

Sara Nikola...?

Rezo And what is thy answer, Nikola? Why do thou seek such power?

Nikola You wish to know my intentions...

Yes, well... The answer is a simple one.

Revenge.

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Nikola Revenge on the senators who deceived and murdered my father and mother. Revenge on those who incited civil war and sold out our nation.

Revenge on those who sent me from a palace to a prison, who committed atrocities against my people, and who got rich off our stolen futures.

Even now they feast and cavort while my country has fallen, and my people starve. So I want the power to fill their gluttonous bellies with lead.

I want the power to erase every name written on my list. I want it for that reason and that reason alone.

Rezo The power of hatred...

To thee I cannot give──

Nikola I'm not interested in debating morality. This is the key to unlocking its power? I'll help myself.

Rezo Thou... Thou art corrupted by power.

The corrupted shall find only misfortune. May the curse of power blight thy path.

Nikola Misfortune and curses? I possess little else. But now it's my turn to return the favor, and I shall do it with your gun.

Lippy Lady Nikola...

Nikola Lippy. Your tea was delightful. Thank you.

Sara, (user)... I thank you for your assistance. I'm in your debt.

From the bottom of my heart, I pray for your safety on your journeys to come.

Sara Nikola... I'm... I'm so so sorry... I didn't know your situation. I've said such foolish things!

But does it really have to be this way? I don't want to lose you!

Nikola My dear Sara. You truly are a kind person. I thank you.

It's occurred to me that our having met was likely the result of a certain someone's meddling...

Sara Huh...?!

Nikola And it was thanks to him that I was able to enjoy this time with you.

I am truly glad to have met you. And I wish you all the best.

Sara Nikola...

(user)... I'm sorry... No, I... I'll be okay.

Thanks for asking.

If we ever run into Nikola somewhere, I want to try to talk to her again.

Lippy Should such an occasion occur, I shall have to have an appropriately exceptional meal at the ready!

Sara Thank you Lippy. It's a good idea. We'll talk over a good meal.

And maybe, just maybe... we can get through to her.