Castle of the Dead (Epic Quests)

Briefing

Isabella: "By the way, a group of Empyrean engineers showed up a while ago and built some machine. They said their princess prepared it for you. To me it just looked like strange-looking junk, but Sir Jurgen said it was the essence of Empyrean's mechanical engineering. Still I can't trust that thing. Go test it for me, will you?"

<Player>: "Why should--"

Isabella: "Why? Because commoners exist to perform such dangerous tasks. Plus, you're adventurous and you want to enter the Castle of the Dead as much as we do. You need to check the machine for yourself, don't you? Come on, don't be shy and go satisfy your burning curiosity. If you fall and die, I'll find your next of kin and compensate him for your death properly."

<Player>: "Hah, hah..."

Vaughn Walshuted: "Sorry. Her Highness doesn't have a malicious bone in her body. She really thinks she's doing you a favor."

Objectives

Ride the vertical lift connected to the Inverted Watchtower dungeon. Enter the Castle of the Dead and check the interior.

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering Room C2:

<Player>: "Finally, I'm here. The evil energy permeating this castle is stronger than it felt from Zelva."

Upon Completion

Isabella: "It took you safely to the castle. That's great! Now we're ready to embark on an adventure! It seems the Empyreans are really good at making interesting things, though their crude designs offend my sensibilities."

Cyrus: "Your Highness, you're too excited. If you get hurt, Sir Jurgen will be in trouble. You need to calm down."

<Player>: "(The Hound! Damn it, I really don't want to fight her right now.)"

If player is from Del Los Empire:

<Player>: "(The Hound! Damn it, I can't fight her right now.)"

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Defeat the insect capsule enemies before they hatch and attack the vertical lift generators. Upon reaching the top, jump to enter the Inverted Watchtower.

A Fox from Pandemonium

Level	85
Quest Giver	Isabella
Briefing	Isabella: "Don't worry. Father said I'll only have myself to blame for any injury I get. I assure you there won't be another gardener who would be locked up because he let me be pricked by a thorn." Vaughn Walshuted: "Did that really happen?" Cyrus: "His Majesty was only trying to show Her Highness what happens to others around her if she doesn't behave. Your Highness, this place is filled with all sorts of people. You have to be careful as to whom you keep close to yourself." <Player>: "..." Isabella: "Don't do that. You're only scaring the adventurer. Cyrus worries about me so much that she doesn't want me to meet new people. Oh, right! Adventurer, you can be my agent! I saw a very cute animal a while ago. Could you get its name? It was this tall and wearing human clothes. You won't miss it." If Player is F. Slayer: <Player>: "(Why doesn't the Hound say anything to me? This is not a good time to capture the princess. I shouldn't make a rash move.)"
Objectives	Meet Hunter Von in the Adventurer's Guild tent. Meet Hunter Von: 0/1
Upon Completion	Hunter Von: "It's been said even brushing past a person is connected to one's karma. Hello, I'm Hunter from Pandemonium."
Rewards	213,579 Exp 11,016 Gold

Adventurer's Guild

Level

85

Quest Giver

Hunter Von

Dungeon

Briefing

Hunter Von: "Please don't look at me like I'm a freak. There are many different races of Beastkin in Pandemonium. All the people in Arad and Empyrean look the same, and I stick out like a sore thumb."

Meryl: "What's this commotion? Who's this knucklehead making so much noise in a place like this?"

Hunter Von: "Oops! I'm sorry to disturb you, Meryl. This new adventurer was surprised to see me, and..."

Meryl: "Would you blame him/her? In any other place, you would've been mistaken as a monster. *Chuckle*"

If Player is from Pandemonium:

Hunter Von: "Oh, you're also from Pandemonium. It's nice to see someone who's from the same place as I am. All the people in Arad and Empyrean look the same, and I stick out like a sore thumb."

Meryl: "What's this commotion? Who's this knucklehead making so much noise in a place like this?"

Hunter Von: "Oops! I'm sorry to disturb you, Meryl. This new adventurer is also from Pandemonium, so I got excited."

Meryl: "Ah, another one from Pandemonium. It's like a Pandemonium rally. *Chuckle*"

<Player>: "Meryl? Naen of the Seven Shards..."

Meryl: "Huh? Oh, you must be the adventurer who defeated Anton and attributed to the creation of this volcanic island. Wasn't it difficult to pander to that whiny girl? You don't have to tell me why you're here. Have you tried the vertical lift that goes up to the Castle of the Dead? I expect better from Melvin than that junk, but then again maybe it's the best he can do, given the situation in Ghent. Enough chitchat, and you should close your mouth. It's time you go up to the Castle of the Dead. Her Highness specifically ordered that you be the first one to use the lift. Everyone else is waiting for you."

Objectives

Explore Inverted Watchtower.

Explore Inverted Watchtower.: 0/1

Upon Completion

Meryl: "Machines that are not Empyrean are in operation. That's strange. I've heard Pandemonium lacks mastery of mechanical engineering. How come there are machines equipped with artificial intelligence on the way to Pandemonium?"

Hunter Von: "It's because of Apostle Luke in the Castle of the Dead. He's a genius who rebuilt the Metro Center. He's as good an inventor as the Seven Shards of Empyrean, if not better. *Ahem*"

If Player is not from Pandemonium:

<Player>: "Apostle? There's an Apostle in there?"

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Apostle Luke in the Castle of the Dead

Level

85

Quest Giver

Hunter Von

Dungeon

Briefing

If player isn't from Pandemonium:

Hunter Von: "The Castle of the Dead is more of a myth, even to us people of Pandemonium. It's always hidden, and I don't think even Hilder knows where it is. As far as I know, Luke is staying in the castle. He's dedicated to his research and the peace of Pandemonium. He's the one who brought light back to pandemonium."

<Player>: "He doesn't torture...or kill others?"

Hunter Von: "Oh, no. He's not like that. There are some scary Apostles, but Luke is like Hilder, working to make Pandemonium a better place. If you meet him, you'll know he's good."

<Player>: (A good Apostle... If that's true, I don't want to fight him. I'd rather ask for his help.) "I want to meet him before I go to Pandemonium through the Castle of the Dead. How can I do that?"

If player is from Pandemonium:

Hunter Von: "The Castle of the Dead is more of a myth, even to us people of Pandemonium. It's always hidden, and I don't think even Hilder knows where it is. Rumor has it Luke is staying in the castle. Luke is dedicated to his research and the peace of Pandemonium, and he also brought light back to Pandemonium, but you already know that, righ?"

<Player>: "Of course. Luke is admired by all of Pandemonium, like Hilder."

Hunter Von: "That's right."

<Player>: (I thought Hilder was a good Apostle. What if Luke is just like her? ...No, I shouldn't think that. Hilder has gone to the extreme, true, but it's only because she wanted the best for Pandemonium. Luke has to be a good Apostle. And if Hilder really has gone astray, I need Luke's help to stop her.) "I'd like to meet him before I return to Pandemonium. Do you know where he is?"

Hunter Von: "*Whine* I'm sorry, but I don't know. He must be somewhere in there, though...if he's not outside."

<Player>: "I see. I feel like I'm invading his house, but there's no other way to go to Pandemonium. I'll apologize to Luke in person." (I'm sensing the energy of the Black Nightmare from inside the castle. I don't think Luke can be affected by something that the Apostles like him created, but I still need to check.)

Meryl: "Are you guys done talking? If you go back up there, get the components you saw. I want to check their craftmanship."

Objectives

Collect strange-looking components in Inverted Watchtower.

Wondrous Part (14)

Upon Completion

Meryl: "I see. Its structure is different from any machine made in Empyrean. Whoever made it has a system of his own."

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Homunculus Becky

Level

85

Quest Giver

Dana Donatel

Dungeon

Briefing

Dana Donatal: "Meryl, strange signals have been received from the Castle of the Dead. I think they're trying to tell us something."

Meryl: "What? Show me. Hm... This unusual pattern shows the signals are not electric but magical. Let's see... ...It took me some time to decrypt the new type of patten, but here goes. 'I'm Homunculus Becky. Do not interrupt Luke. Come again, and I'll shoot you out of the universe.' What a cute threat! *Chuckle* This one named Becky must be the keeper of the castle. Her message proves that Luke really is in the castle."

<Player>: "That's good. I'm going to meet this Becky person and explain our situation."

Meryl: "Knock yourself out. But she sicced security robots on you with intent to kill. I don't think she'll listen to you."

Objectives

Look for Becky in Inverted Watchtower. If she interrupts you, then subdue her.

Mischievous Becky: 0/1

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon encountering Becky:

Becky: "Adventurer from the outside world. You know Luke is here, and you still came."

<Player>: "I want to meet him. I also have to get to Pandemonium. Let me pass."

Becky: "Over my dead body! Luke is busy! I won't let you disturb him! *Beep* Everyone, wake up! Teach that adventurer a lesson and send him flying!"

Upon Completion

Becky: "A-are you going to kill me? Are you going to send me back to Elting Memorial?"

<Player>: "No. I just wanted to talk, and you attacked me first."

Becky: "*Snort* You're intruding Luke's laboratory! I have to hurl you out of the castle!"

<Player>: "You're very loyal to your master. But do you even know where he is? You don't, do you? He wouldn't tell some weak homunculus where he is. He's probably moving from place to place because he can't trust you."

Becky: "NO! Luke trusts me! He's in his secret laboratory in the basement!"

<Player>: "Are you sure? You're not dreaming? All right, if you say so. I'll go talk to him for you. You want to know if he trusts you, don't you?"

Becky: "*Snort* Luke really is in there! But you can't get in. His defense system will catch you and SNAP! You'll be dead."

<Player>: "Are you worried about me? How sweet! But don't worry. I've gone on enough adventurers to know what I'm doing."

Becky: "A-adventures? Wow.. I'd love to go out--no, I've never wanted to go outside. I swear!"

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Upon completion of this quest, the following will occur:
- Unlocked Quest(s):
  - Upside-down

A Pool of Light

Level

85

Quest Giver

Azalea Lott

Dungeon

Luke Rinje

Briefing

Azalea: "We Grim Seekers study the Apostles for the peace of Ara. We've been watching you long before you left Arad. Adventurer, you can tell us what you can't tell others. You're sensing the energy of the Black Nightmare more strongly now that the Castle of the Dead is in sight. Am i wrong?"

<Player>: "How did you know? I didn't want to cause any panic, so I was going to keep it to myself for a while."

Azalea: "We've been investigating a connection between the Black Nightmare and the Apostles, perhaps not as long as you have, but long enough to know the corrupt energy leaking from this place is of the Black Nightmare."

<Player>: "Is the Black Nightmare leaking out from the Castle of the Dead?"

Azalea: "It's yet to be known if the Black Nightmare is leaking from the castle of from a dimensional barrier that was cracked upon Anton's death. It'll be better if you and us can investigate it together. What to do you say? As far as we know, there's something on the top of the watchtower that attracts light. Roy thinks it's suspicious. Could you go check it?"

Objectives

Explore Luke Rinje.

Explore Luke Rinje: 0/1

Upon Completion

Azalea: "It's a lab filled with giant speculums? Apostle Luke must have been gathering light from Empyrean." Roy: "Well, well. This kid has told you what you need to know. Can't you come up with a better conclusion?"

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Optics Research Center

Level

85

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Luke Rinje

Briefing

Roy: "Tsk, tsk. He's not using that place just to gather light--he's using ti to reflect and deflect light so as to keep the Castle of the Dead hidden, as the kid said, even from Pandemonium."

Erica: "Stop calling me kid!"

if player isn't from Pandemonium

if player is from Pandemonium

Roy: "I'm calling a kid, a kid. What is wrong with that? Tsk, tsk. This is why I don't like kids: they cannot be reasoned with."

Azalea: "Roy, so you think that place is gathering light simply to hide the Castle of the Dead?"

Roy: "No, I didn't say that. Those speculums are overkill for such a simple purpose. Adventurer, I want you to go find out why Luke is gathering light."

Erica: "Isn't it quicker if you check it yourself, Roy?"

Roy: "...! *Sweat* Hah hah, kids these days. Listen, I'm a researcher, not a fighter. I'm not foolish enough to set foot in a place full of monsters, and, unlike you, I don't pick a fight with someone much older and more experienced than I am."

Objectives

Collect Shining Machine Parts from monster in Luke Rinje.

Shining Machine Part (30)

Upon Completion

Roy: "Not bad. You're worthy of attention from a genius scientist like me. *Chuckle*"

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Light Neutralizer

Level

85

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Luke Rinje

Briefing

Roy: "Here are the analysis results. The machines in that place are intolerant to light. They shouldn't have been able to withstand the light collected through the speculums, if it weren't for this special substance. Look at this. It's making everything around it invisible by sbsorbing light instead of reflecting it. Considering how far away this substance is from the Castle of the Dead, it retains a considerably broad light-absorbing range. Something like this doesn't exist in Empyrean or Arad."

Azalea: "That means it's created by Apostle Luke, to keep his creatures moving in light."

Roy: "There's a rpoblem, though. This dark substance cannot move machines by itself. The fact that the machine parts that the adventurer brought started corroding as soon as they left the castle proves that. There must be something inside the lab that neutralizes the critical effects of light."

<Player>: "I saw dark giants wearing a speculum on their stomachs. They seemed like the keepers of the optics research center."

Roy: "Oh, yeah? Then bring their speculums. I want to examine their structure. What are you waiting for? Time is of the essence. That place already has gathered enough light to reflect the inside of the castle to the outside. If it gathers any more energy, then it'll blow up Zelva with everything int it. Go get rid of the giants and shut down the lab. Got it?"

Objectives

Eliminate Argoses in Luke Rinje and collect Small Speculums.

Small Speculum (1)

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon encountering Giant Argos:

Giant Argos: "We need more light... Activate Luke Rinje... to gather more light..."

Upon Completion

Roy: "Good job shutting down the lab. Now, where's my speculum?"

<Player>: "Scientists...here."

Roy: *Snort* "Did you really have to make me ask? ...Hm...Ah...A-ha! This is how it works. This thing moves this way to release the neutralizing agent inside the giant's bodies as they move around the lab. Azalea would probably say this is a machine that spreads some dark energy that absorbs light for Luke's other creations. What a shame! I should've gone there. I could've shut down the lab safely before it gathered so much light energy. You adventurers are so barbaric that you don't appreciate the beauty of machines. You're only good at breaking things. Look at this circuit on the back of the speculum. How can you not appreciate its precise design? And look at this too! You may not understand but this...@#$%@#*&$%..."

<Player>: (I'm zoning out.)

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Upon completion of this quest, the following will occur:
- Unlocked Quest(s):
  - Rinze and the Turtle

Preacher of Love

Level	85
Quest Giver	Roy Hartwig
Briefing	Roy: Ahem "By the way, have you been to the adventurer's Guild? You have? Then um, did you see the beautiful lady with soft, shiny hair--" Erica: "Wow, Roy. Haven't you given up yet?" Roy: "Shut it! Gosh, you kids!" Ahem "I'll appreciate if you can find out what she likes. This is very, very important to me, so don't fail. And don't tell her I sent you. Got it?"
Objectives	Ask Dana Donatel what she likes. Meet Dana Donatel: 0/1
Upon Completion	Dana Donatel: "Huh? What do I like? You mean aside from adventures and revenge, right? Well, I'll have to think... The only thing I can think of is the model of Apostle Luke in the Castle of the Dead. My fellow guildsmen saw it, but I haven't."
Rewards	213,579 Exp 11,016 Gold

Luke's Model

Level

85

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Metal Brakium

Briefing

Roy: "A model of Apostle? What in the world are you up to? For me, just thinking of any apostle like Anton gives me a nausea... But you, well. You have been yourself all along. Very well. Let's make that model of some sort!"

Erica: "Mr. Roy? Do you know Luke's appearance?"

Roy: "No! You should know better than I am. I thought you are from Pandemonium."

Erica: "I am, but never seen him in person. In fact, I'm pretty sure that nobody in Pandemonium have witnessed his appearance. All I know is that Luke is an old man..."

Roy: "Is that so? Well then. Adventurer!"

<player>: "...I knew it was coming."

Roy: "Shut up already. You owe me one right? Guess what would happen if I didn't tell you to stop that machine. There's a robot with delicately made head part. Bring me some pieces of it."

Objectives

Collect Apostle Luke's Model Parts from Metal Brakium.

Upon Completion

Roy: "This looks strange. Technically it's a great design, but from an aesthetic oint of view, it's not. If this is how he looks, then it can't be helped, but why did he make so many models of himself?"

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp

Luke's Model (1)

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Messenger of Love

Level	85
Quest Giver	Roy Hartwig
Briefing	Roy: "There you go. I've created the Apostle's model by referencing the parts you brought. Each of its joints moves 360 degrees, and it can run with at least five adult men on its back. That's not all. Press this button, and it brews hot tea. Press this button, and it blows cool air. Hah hah! And this! This is a very important feature..." <Player>: (He babbles on about dozens of features of the tiny robot.) Roy: "Whew. It was good I wrote down the summary of its features, or it would've taken longer to explain them to you. Now, I'm going to give you the detailed instructions for using each menu, so listen carefully because you'll have to teach her." <Player>: "B-but! But wouldn't it be better if you let her learn them on her own? If there's a problem, she'll have to come to you." Roy: "Ooh, that's the best idea you've ever come up with. All right, bring it to her now. I can't wait to hear her opinion on it!"
Objectives	Deliver Roy's Luke model to Dana. Meet Dana Donatel: 0/1
Upon Completion	Dana Donatel: "Oh, is this the model of Apostle Luke? I didn't think you'd get it for me. Thank you. Only we adventurers can understand each other." <Player>: (She examines the robot, and then nods her head as if to confirm she has memorized Luke's face. She places the robot on a rock, and then shoots a bolt at the robot from a distance. The robot is destroyed without being turned on even once, and now it's just a pile of garbage. I didn't even have a chance to tell her the robot was a gift from Roy.) Dana Donatel: "All Apostles disrupt our world in one way or another, and I hate them for it. If I find Luke, I'll do everything in my power to destroy him." <Player>: "Oh...That's very commendable of you." (I'd better not tell Roy what happened to his robot.)
Rewards	213,579 Exp 11,016 Gold

Only the Brave Can Conquer Love

Level	85
Quest Giver	Dana Donatel
Briefing	Dana Donatel: "As an adeventurer, I've traveled to many different places and been through a lot. I came up to Empyrean as soon as the path opened up--thanks to you--and have continued with my journey and with my training. I'm not as experienced as you are, but even I can tell something is off about this place. What does Luke want? His hideout is exposed and overrun with strangers, but he hasn't shown up. The only response we've gotten is the growing strength of the castle's defense system. And what about his models? Why would he make these likenesses of himself? Are they part of some kind of defense system? If he wants to be left alone, he could've showed up to curious adventurers like us and threatened us to stay away. Von says Luke is a good Apostle, but is he? But he's the owner of a castle permeating such evil energy." <Player>: (She's right. The higher I go in the castle, the stronger the energy that reminds me of the Black Nightmare. I fell like I don't have much time left. ...But what should I tell Roy? I really need to get going.)
Objectives	Tell Roy that his gift has been delivered (at least). Meet Roy: 0/1
Upon Completion	Roy: "Has it? All right! Hee hee! Meryl Pioneer has finally accepted my gift!" <Player>: "Wh-what? Meryl Pioneer?!" Roy: "Yeah, who else has such beautiful tresses, or such a tirelessly inquisitive mind, or such timeless beauty? I've researched myriad subjects, but I haven't discovered a formula that can persuade minds. Meryl Pioneer is my goddess, the only reason that keeps me on this abominable volcanic island. All right, now I'm ready to speak to her in person. I thought she was ignoring me, but I was wrong--she was just being shy! Mm... Why are my hands shaking? Eek, but I'm going anyway! Wait for me, Meryl Pioneer!" <Player>: "Wa-wait!"
Rewards	213,579 Exp 11,016 Gold

Lovelorn

Level

85

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Metal Brakium

Briefing

Roy: "..."

<Player>: "...Um, I'm sorry. I didn't know you liked older women..." (Meryl rejected him flat out.)

Roy: "I'm only a year younger than Meryl! Argh! Why can't you believe me? You're just a worthless adventurer!"

Erica: "Calm down, mister. Who can believe you're so old? Plus, you should've told the adventurer her name. Sometimes you're dumber than rocks. Sigh, this isn't good. That guy can hold a grudge like no other, and as things stand, he's never going to help you. I bet he's scribbling on his notebook all the bad things about you that he can think of."

<Player>: "Sigh, I feel guilty and unappreciated at the same time."

Erica: "He's so eccentric that maybe you can distract him with something he likes. Come on, you said you feel guilty."

Objectives

Collect Central Control Room Defense Code from Metal Brakium.

Central Control Room Defense Code (1)

Upon Completion

Roy: "...and the brainless adventurer held out his dirty hand to me."

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Strongest Defense System

Level

85

Quest Giver

Dungeon

Metal Brakium

Briefing

Roy: "What's this? A defense code made by Luke? Do you think this can make me forget what you've done? Tsk, tsk. You adventurers..."

<Player>: (Not looking as upset as he sounds, Roy starts analyzing the code I brought.)

Roy: "Its design is cumbersome. It doesn't need this in here. Hm... This... Err?"

Azalea: "Roy. What's wrong? You look pale."

Roy: "Because I've just found out this idiot went somewhere he shouldn't! Is that where you also found Luke's models? This code shows that you entered the central control room, armed with Luke's most elaborate defense system! Now that the control room is breached, the main defense system for the building will be activated! This is bad. I don't have the ability to stop the system. Somewhere inside the castle, the anti-intrusion weapons must have been activated. It's too late to deactivate the alarm now. For now, you'll have to get rid of the guard at the central control room. He's sending signals to the weapons, so maybe destroying him can make the weapons stop moving."

Objectives

Destroy Metal Gear that guards Metal Brakium.

Metal Gear: 0/1

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon encountering Metal Gear:

Metal Gear: "Intruders. Intruders. Switching to the Annihilation mode..."

Upon defeating Metal Gear:

Metal Gear: "Unable to initialize the control panel... Unable to send a sortie request to Iron Aim... Entering the Emergency mode..."

Upon Completion

Roy: "Iron Aim? What's that?"
Erica: "Huh? Iron Aim?"

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Notes

Upon completion of this quest, the following will occur:
- Unlocked Quest(s):
  - Steel Junk Man

Salamander's Furnace

Level	85
Quest Giver	Erica
Briefing	Erica: "Iron Aim is a giant steel dragon rumored to live in the Salamander's Furnace. I can't believe it really exists! Not many people of Pandemonium know where Luke is or what he makes, but everyone knows about the Salamander's Furnace, the lair of the giant dragon that keeps Luke's castle. Shudder Any topics related to dragons are considered taboo in Pandemonium. Everyone hates them because of the tyrant dragon Bakal. But why would Luke...? No, it doesn't matter. I'm more worried about the dragon. If it awakens, we'll be in big trouble. It's created by Luke, which means he could be as strong as Bakal..." Nevillo Jurgen: "Sorry to interrupt, but I couldn't just pass by and pretend not to hear you. Did you say Bakal?"
Objectives	Go to Nevillo Jurgen and continue with the conversation. Meet Nevillo Jurgen: 0/1
Upon Completion	Nevillo Jurgen: "Apostle Bakal is also hated by everyone in Empyrean. Are you saying a likeness of Bakal was created by Luke in the Castle of the Dead?" Erica: "I wouldn't say it's his likeness, but... I don't know. I haven't seen it. But if the defense system is activated and awakens the dragon, it could come out of the castle and attack everyone in its way." Nevillo Jurgen: "I can't let that happen. An Imperial princess is here. I can't let anything bad happen to the princess of my ally."
Rewards	213,579 Exp 11,016 Gold

Hound Cyrus

Level

85

Quest Giver

Cyrus

Dungeon

Briefing

Cyrus: "I don't like what I just heard. Is my princess in danger?"

Nevillo Jurgen: "Ah, don't worry. I'll mobilize all of the Empyrean Royal Army, if I have to, to protect Her Highness."

Cyrus: "You should. Your country is only as safe as she. You'd better make sure there is no potential threat."

<Player>: "Then she should leave. This place is not safe. The defense system of the Castle of the Dead has been activated."

Cyrus: "Or I can destroy that defense system. Take me to it."

Objectives

Explore Salamander's Furnace with Hound Cyrus. (This quest cannot be completed if you let Hound Cyrus die.)

Dungeon Dialogue

Upon entering the Dungeon:

Cyrus: "This place is more dangerous than I thought. I can't bring Her Highness to a place like this. Enemies that don't shed blood for my beast are no fun to kill, but there's nothing I can do about it."

If Player is F. Slayer:

<Player>: "Hound you know who I am. Why don't you say anything? What are you up to?"

Cyrus: "I'm here to protect Her Highness. I don't have time to worry about some lowly fugitive. If you want

to die by my hand, though, I can grant your wish. Have you gotten better at using a sword?"

Upon encountering Iron Aim:

<Player>: "A steel dragon...?!"

Iron Aim: "Intruders confirmed. Mode changing from Detection to Genocide..."

Upon defeating Iron Aim:

<Player>: "Finally, it stopped. It's too durable to be destroyed."

Cyrus: "We were only able to cause a minor error to its CPU. Let's retreat for now."

Upon Completion

Hartz: "You look helpless, Hound. Your proud beast has nothing on that dragon."

Cyrus: "Shut up, Krueger. Stop talking inappropriately in front of Her Highness, or I'll cut you in half before you have a chance to lift your worthless spear."

Hartz: "Ooh, I'm scared. Sure, try it."

Nevillo Jurgen: "Both of you are full of bile and vinegar. Calm down. You're knights of the Empire. You shouldn't fight each other."

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Unbeatable Dragon

Level	85
Quest Giver	Nevillo Jurgen
Briefing	Nevillo Jurgen: "Sigh, adventurer, my apologies. They're under a lot of stress. It's not easy to be in such a strange place and take care of such an important figure at the same time." <Player>: "You don't have to apologize. By the way, you don't have to be so polite to me." Nevillo Jurgen: "Hah hah, but I'd like to. You're the hero who saved Ghent and the rest of Empyrean, my homeland. You deserve my respect." <Player>: "But you were opposed to fighting Anton. Why did you organize the joint investigation group and even come here yourself? And where's Vaughn?" Nevillo Jurgen: "Knight Master Vaughn is in the Underworld on some business. And I didn't oppose fighting Anton. I'm opposed to unnecessary sacrifices. As for the reason why I cam here...I'll tell you later. We have a more urgent matter at hand: the steel dragon. You said it's unbeatable." <Player>: "Yes. It's too ferocious and its body is impenetrable. Worse still, it never gets tired." Nevillo Jurgen: "Hm. Maybe it's made of some special mineral... I'd love to help, but I'm not versed in this kind of field. Why don't you talk to Ms. Pioneer? She's an admirable member of the Seven Shards. I'm sure she can give you a satisfying answer."
Objectives	Tell Meryl Pioneer about Iron Aim. Meet Meryl: 0/1
Upon Completion	Meryl: "A steel dragon? Are you sure you saw it correctly?"
Rewards	213,579 Exp 11,016 Gold

Investigating the Steel Dragon

Level

85

Quest Giver

Meryl

Dungeon

Briefing

Meryl: "Ordinary steel isn't so strong. The dragon has to be made of some special material. Go bring me anything you can get from the dragon: scale, tongue, anything. I'll analyze it, and then we'll think of a countermeasure. You don't have time to for this? Do you have any other ideas? Then shut up and do as I say!"

Objectives

Collect Iron Aim's Scale Fragments from Salamander's Furnace.

Iron Aim's Scale Fragment (1)

Upon Completion

Meryl: "You're in a rush, huh? All right, bring them to me. By the way, his package should have arrived by now..."

Woon: "Excuse me, Doctor Pioneer. I've brought a package from Commander Eagle Eye."

Meryl: "Ah, your timing is impeccable. Jackter gets things done as quickly as I remember. Hey, kid, tell Jackter that I asked when he would come by as he promised. I'm busy. You can go now."

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp
11,016 Gold

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Identity of the Dragon

Level

85

Quest Giver

Meryl

Dungeon

Briefing

<Player>: "Lyonir brought the package. That means whatever is in it is really important."

Meryl: "I don't think it is, but you never know what kinds of people are out there, with the war just ended. I feel sorry that the kid had to run an errand that was not worth his time because there was a slight possibility of theft. Tsk, tsk."

<Player>: "Oh, this is terranite. The Empyrean headquarters has found terranite."

Meryl: "What, do you know what this is? Good, then we can cut to the chase. Terranite is a mineral transferred from Pandemonium. I'm hoping to find a connection between it and the dragon created by an Apostle of Pandemonium. Ha! Look at these red stripes. This is the identity of the dragon. The dragon's body is made of terranite. That's why no blow to the body can achieve internal damage. The scales you brought are just a cover, so they're made of a different metal from Pandemonium. But this reaction is a result of the effects of terranite that have spread all over the body. Simple attacks won't work on the dragon. You first need to find and cut off the energy that fuels the dragon. The energy reservoir must be somewhere inside its lair. Go find it."

Objectives

Collect the following materials from Salamander's Furnace.

Energy Converter (1)

Upon Completion

Meryl: "This device converts light into special energy. So this was equipped to the robot dragon for its operation. All right, its mechanism is simpler than I thought. Then...Done! Take this."

Rewards

2,135,799 Exp

Energy Reverter (1)

Dungeon Map

Dungeon Map

Destroy Iron Aim

Level

85

Quest Giver

Meryl

Dungeon