(Nia)pov
We near the dock and we saw a nopon there, huh? You're...Periperi, right? asked Rex. Ahhh! Rex! such coincidence to meet here! said Periperi, you haven't brought any cargo from Gormott, have you? asked Rex.
Have so said Periperi, even though you were in Argentum? asked Rex. Came from Argentum to Gormott, then Gormott to Mor Ardain! said Periperi. Oh, I see... I guess that makes sense, then Tora have something to ask Periperi said Tora.
Did Periperi transport large quantity of Bion Connector recently? asked Tora, Meh-meh-meh! Talking about contents of shipment is violation of trade confidentality! said Periperi. C'mon, we really need to know this said Rex.
Ahhhhh... If it request from Rex, Periperi can not refuse! Periperi carried Bion Connector in yellow barrels said Periperi. How many? asked Tora, at least 10, Periperi think said Periperi, That' got to be it said Rex.
Periperi know where shipment for? asked Rex, sadly not having that information, job was only bring cargo to port, but cargo unloaded here always taken of towards city. Maybe friends find cargo at inspection point near elevator, only if recipient not pick up yet, of couse said Periperi.
All right, we'll have a look, thank, Periperi said Rex. Well let head for the Cargo Transportation zone i said as we head out, it took us a while to get there. As we get there and we are looking for yellow barrels, but we didn't find any at all. Hmm... Weren't there some over there the first time we came here? i asked.
Your right about that Nia said y/n, come to think of it, I do recall something of that nature said Gramps. According to memory of Poppi, yellow barrels were definitely there said Poppi, so that means...someone must have picked them up already? asked Rex.
I can only assume as much said Dromarch, well, that leaves us without any leads... said Mythra. Aw, man... said Rex, Tora not about to give up so easy! Tora remeber there is junk shop in Alba Cavanich, we ask for info there? asked Tora.
Another rare good suggestion from Masterpon! said Poppi, a junk shop, huh? Yeah, they might know a thing or two about parts for artificial Blades said Rex. Then what're we waiting for? i asked.
We head for the junk shop and ask the owner too, please answer question of Tora! said Tora. Sorry, but I don't do small talk with people who aren't paying customers, Maybe if you bought something, I'd be more willing to chat said Isset.
What do you say? asked Isset as we buy something from the owner, so what were you wanting to ask? asked Isset. Tora wants to know if somebody bought certain parts in large quantity or took them to somebody said Tora.
When you say "certain parts"... said Isset, There quite many variety, Tora list them one after another, so if any rings bell, please say said Tora. Really? We're doing this again? i asked, not again said y/n.
Tetra-Circle! Snake Joint! Black Ash! said Tora, hold it! I do have some info on that last one said Isset. Meh-meh-meh?! Over already?! said Tora, Masterpon look disappointed... said Poppi, all right! i said.
Please, tell us the details said Mythra, This old guy said he had a regular customer purchasing Black Ash, pretty large-scale stuff, from the sounds of it. He was bragging about how he'd be rolling in cash for a while said Isset.
Black Ash is key mineral used as shielding agent in ether furnace said Tora, sounds like we've got our guy, do you know where we can find this old guy? asked Rex. Hmmmmm... Now, isn't that odd, I can't seem to recall, Maybe if you bought something, it might jog my memory... said Isset.
Why, you little... i said as we buy a another thing from Isset. Thanks for your custom! And whaddaya know, I think I just remembered! You're looking for an old bloke by the name of Timell said Isset.
He's in the business of transporting Black Ash and other minerals mined in Mor Ardain, right now, you'll probably find him at the Turbine Tower, just across Midorl Bridge. Be careful if you're going meet him, though said Isset.
thanks! said Rex as we head for the Tubine Tower.
(Rex)pov
As we get to Tubine Tower and we saw the guy we looking for, hmm? You want something? asked Timell. Tora want to ask about Black Ash! said Tora, about Black Ash, eh? Lemme guess - Isset's been blabbing, has he? asked Timell.
That correct said Poppi, honestly, that little punk... But hey, it's not like I'm doing anything wrong. So sure, I'll tell you. What d'you want to know? asked Timell. Have you been selling large quantities of Black Ash to someone? i asked.
I dunno If I'd call it that large, just a few barrels at a time, every now and then said Timell. If using as shielding agent for ether furnace, maybe not need such large quantity all att once said Tora.
Oh, I see, so could you tell us where you're delivering these barrels to? I asked. Near the entrance to the Old Industrial District, i just drop the goods off where I'm told to, so I haven't seen the buyer or anything said Timell.
Sounds supicious said Nia, you reckon? They're reliable with their money, and they pay a fair price. Can't say I ever thought anything seemed off, and after all, if you're going to build something outside the city, why bother having it carried? asked Timell.
Not to mention that meeting in person would mean having to schedule a time that suits both people said Timell, I guess that's a fair point, but still... said Nia. When's your next delivery? asked Mythra.
Ten days' time said Timell, Seriously? We have to wait that long? asked Nia. Perhaps we should simply enjoy an extended hot spring vacation said Gramps, would that no be... less than productive? asked Dromarch.
Well, I only just made the last delivery. If you head there quick, it might even still be there! said Timell. Tell us these things first! said Nia, come on, guys, it's worth a try! I said, are the barrels easy to spot? asked Tora.
Yeah, they should be pretty obvious. They're bright green, after all, lemme know if there's anything else you want sorting out said Timell as we head for the Old Industrial District. We walk for a while and we found the green barrels.
Green barrels... This must be it! i said, and hey, aren't those the yellow barrels from before? asked Nia. Bion Connectors and Black Ash... said Mythra, Materials for constructing artificial Blades, without a doubt said Dromarch.
The only question is, where are they going to be taken next? asked Mythra. Are there any clues lying around? I asked, there is note here written in Nopon said Poppi. So Tora you know what it say? asked y/n.
This Nopon writing, yes... But handwriting unbeievably scruffy. Tora not able to read said Tora, is like baby scribbles said Poppi, neither of you can read it? Wow, that really must be bad said Nia as y/n just shake his head.
I suppose we will simply have to decipher it somehow... said Dromarch, that's one option, but would it not be easier to simply keep watch on the barrels themselves? asked Gramps. You say that, but we have no idea when the recipient will pick them up said Dromarch.
Yeah, what if they don't show up for five days or something? i asked, this sounds like the perfect mission to leave to our mercenary allies said Gramps. That would be an option, too i said, which shall we go for, then? asked Mythra.
(y/n)pov
As Tora and Poppi trying to find out what it say, then they know what it saying so we head back to the inn, and it took a while to get there. Then we talk in the inn about the info we got, Destination of goods identified! said Tora.
So it looks like they're being taken to a facility around the Mor Ardain Titan's chest area, huh..? asked Rex. Indeed, apparently a number of Nopon came and carried the barrels off in that direction said Mythra.
Perhaps it is time we reported our findings to the Flamebringer said Gramps, yes, good idea said Mythra. If we visit the palace, the guards should take us to her, as I recall? asked Dromarch, that was the agreement said Gramps.
Here's hoping we don't get surrounded and attacked again, instead said Nia. Hahaha... That's...not a funny thought said Rex as we about to leave the Inn but Nia stop me, y/n... we need to talk about something said Nia.
Oh... Okay i said as i don't know what to do, I did noticed when Brighid look at you said Nia. I don't know why but it sound like your jealous? I asked as Nia start to blushing, I am not jealous said Nia as she pull my arm and i'm being pull by her.
As we head for the palace and we saw a soldiers there, Hello. To whom do I owe the pleasure? asked Cancuth, so here's the thing... said Nia as we told him the info we got. Yes, we'd already received word from Special Inquisitor Morag said Cancuth.
You've a lead on the artificial Blade, I hear? asked Cancuth, yup said Nia. Hold on, I'll pass you over to the Special Inquisitor herself said Cancuth as Morag and Brighid show up. I see... There was indeed once a factory there. However, it was abandoned some thirty years ago said Morag.
So you think we've got 'em? asked Nia, we can't be certain unless we investigate said Morag. Shall we go? asked Rex, you? asked Morag, we won't do anything reckless. If it seems dangerous, we'll turn back. How's that sound? asked Rex.
Hmm... To tell the truth, it would be difficult for me to dispatch the military so quickly. Would you? asked Morag, sure thing! said Rex, Now, let me share what information I have found, there are rumors about town that an esteemed Nopon merchant is involved in this affair said Morag.
An esteemed Nopon merchant... Chairman Baba?! said Rex, who? i asked. Well, we're currently searching the transaction records, if we find anything, we will inform you said Morag. Pretty busy, eh? asked Rex.
I don't deny it. I will head to the location myself as soon as I am able to mobilize some troops said Morag, all right, then! said Rex said as we head for the Old Industrial District.