Eyewitness Holding the Key

Oh, hello! Long time no see! What brings you here today? Did you discover a treasure chest or something?

You know how we spoke about the former Dark Lord before? Well, I was hoping you'd tell me more...

Hmm... Why so curious? It's not the most pleasing of subjects. But if you must... Well, to be quite frank, I really don't know much. I do know that the former Dark Lord was good friends with Tristan. In fact, Tristan came to Kerning City once in order to meet the former Dark Lord. Why don't you try talking to Manji in Perion? He is close to Tristan, so he might also be able to shed some light on the former Dark Lord.

Manji resides at the highest cliff in Perion, so he won't be hard to find.

Besides Manji, I have no clue who else could help.

What is it? If it is not a matter of life and death, please do not disturb my meditation.

Well, in fact, it is... There is something I need to ask you.

Alright, since it is so urgent. What is your question?

Are you familiar with the former Dark Lord?

The former Dark Lord? Who are you, and what gives you the right to ask me?

I am asking on behalf of his daughter.

His daughter...? Very well. I will tell you what I know. I cannot, however, promise that what I reveal is accurate. Even I am not fully certain about the events of that day...

I understand.

As I recall, Tristan and I were headed on a journey towards the Cursed Sanctuary in order to seal up Balrog, who had resurrected. Knowing the gravity of the task before us, we decided to request aid from the former Dark Lord. We were to convene before the battle, but unfortunately, we were delayed in our passage through the Burnt Lands, as the Boars in the area had become more violent. Upon our arrival at the Cursed Sanctuary, we discovered that the Dark Lord had died...with a boy covered in blood standing next to the body. He held a sword in one hand. That is all that I know...

The boy didn't say a word about what he saw. He simply stated his name, Jin, before leaving with the former Dark Lord's lifeless body. And that was it. Since then, I have not heard a thing about the boy or the former Dark Lord. Tristan will always be remembered for sacrificing his life to seal Lord Balrog, and here I am... I've told you all that I know. Now go, I'm feeling tired... If you have anything else to say, why don't you go talk to that daughter of his...?

Manji resides at the highest cliff in Perion, so he won't be hard to find.