Absent Teacher
(Captain) and company await repairs on the Grandcypher when Sarya, Detective Barawa's assistant, comes to speak with them. In order to find clues about Barawa's whereabouts, Sarya requests the crew's assistance.
One day (Captain) and the crew find themselves awaiting repairs on the Grandcypher.
As they discuss the condition of the ship with the mechanic, a girl appears and comes over to say hello.
Sarya: It's been a while, (Captain).
Lyria: Oh, Sarya! Thanks again for all your help at the Jewel Resort!
Sarya: Hee hee. That was quite an ordeal, having to deal with something like that.
Vyrn: Hmm? Hey, don't you normally travel around with that detective?
Sarya: Yes, well, about that... Detective Barawa has actually gone missing.
Vyrn: What! Did he get caught up in a case or something?
Sarya: I believe so.
Lyria: Oh no, that can't be good...
Sarya: The detective has been sort of distant lately... going around in secret as if he's hiding something from me.
Vyrn: Whoa, hey now. Do you think that guy'll be all right out there by himself?
Sarya: I tried investigating various clues, but information was just too cleverly hidden and cryptic to work with. Well, concerning the detective, that is.
Sarya: And yesterday he finally just disappeared.
Lyria: Oh no... That is worrying.
Sarya: He left behind a note saying to meet up with (Captain)'s crew, so here I am.
Sarya: I think he may have been involved with an even bigger crime syndicate than he realized. That's just speculation though.
Sarya: I really have no idea what he was thinking, but I have a feeling he may get in touch with you all again soon.
Sarya: That being the case, would you mind letting me travel along with you until we figure out his whereabouts?
Vyrn: Geez, that detective sure is lucky to have someone like you around.
Lyria: Of course you can come with us! Right, (Captain)?
Sarya: I won't put you in any danger. Please, just help me find Barawa.
- I guess we'd better help you.
- No way. Too dangerous.
- The life of a skyfarer is tough, you know.
- I've seen real danger!
Choose: I guess we'd better help you.Sarya: Oh, good. That's a relief. Thank you, (Captain).
Choose: No way. Too dangerous.Sarya: Oh. Uh, haha... Yes, I suppose it will be dangerous. I mean, you can find danger anywhere and everywhere...
Vyrn: H-hey! That doesn't sound like you! Show some guts!
- You can't win against those with power.
- Like I don't have enough on my plate...
Choose: You can't win against those with power.Vyrn: Well... yeah, but...
Lyria: But... we can't just abandon her, can we?
Having completed various missions, (Captain) and the crew have earned not only funds, but the hearts of people across the sky.
Perhaps that is the reason the members of the crew want to help those in need.
With that in mind, (Captain) accepts Sarya's request, knowing otherwise may affect relations within the crew.
Sarya: Oh, good. That's a relief. Thank you, (Captain).
Choose: Like I don't have enough on my plate...Lyria: But... But she's also taken our safety into consideration!
Sarya: Please... All I want is to find out where the detective is.
Vyrn: She went to all this trouble to find us and ask for this. We can help her out, can't we?
Lyria: That's right! And it's dangerous for Sarya to go alone. I don't want to abandon her!
(Captain) had originally turned down Sarya out of concern for the crew.
But in spite of that, the crew speaks out to try and help Sarya instead.
They say they'll do anything for her, even if she gets caught up in something dangerous. Seeing their steadfast will, (Captain) agrees to let Sarya join them.
Sarya: Oh, good. That's a relief. Thank you, (Captain).
Choose: The life of a skyfarer is tough, you know.Vyrn: Yeah! You won't survive if you aren't ready!
Lyria: Hmm... That's true. Traveling through the skies can be relentless! Are you ready for that, Sarya?
Sarya: Heh heh... of course! The detective business can be pretty rough too, you know!
Sarya: Only those with enough strength and kindness can make it! I know I'll be fine!
Seeing the look in Sarya's eyes, (Captain) stops nodding and instead lightly raises a fist.
Sarya immediately responds by raises her own fist and bumps it with (Captain)'s. With that, Sarya is inducted into the crew.
Sarya: Oh, good. That's a relief. Thank you, (Captain).
Choose: I've seen real danger!Sarya: Really? I had no idea. What would you consider dangerous, (Captain)?
- Overlooking somebody in trouble like you.
- There isn't such a thing.
Choose: Overlooking somebody in trouble like you.Sarya: Eh? R-r-really?
Sarya: Wow... You really had me going there!
Lyria: Mmm... N-no fair! Say something like that to me too, (Captain)!
Vyrn: Hey now... I'm not sure what's going on anymore, but hold your horses there, Lyria.
Sarya: So then... it would be all right for me to join you?
Lyria: Yes! Of course it is! Right, (Captain)?
Sarya: Oh, good. That's a relief. Thank you, (Captain).
Choose: There isn't such a thing.Lyria: Hahaha... I guess if you're brave enough to fight primal beasts, there isn't much left for you to fear.
Vyrn: Geez, (Captain)'s acting like a real big shot today...
Sarya: That's because (Captain) truly is powerful!
Sarya: Ah great, now I'm just thinking about Barawa.
Vyrn: Wahaha! I definitely know what you mean!
Sarya: Hehe. But I'm just kidding around, (Captain). I know you really are powerful.
Sarya: I'm just so relieved and wanted to say something silly. I was quite nervous, to be honest... I wasn't sure if you would really let me join you.
Sarya: I'm so glad now. Thank you, (Captain).
Continue 1Lyria: That's great! We're looking forward to having you with us, Sarya.
Vyrn: Yeah!
Vyrn: A crime syndicate sounds pretty scary, but they're nothing compared to the empire or primal beasts, am I right?
Sarya: Hehe. And I'm sure (Captain) would never back out of a fight with a primal beast!
Vyrn: That's right! We're used to danger around here, so don't you worry!
Lyria: Hee hee... The more the merrier! Well then, let's get going!
Sarya: Yes! I'm looking forward to our adventures together!
As such, Sarya, loyal assistant to Barawa, joins (Captain)'s crew in search of the missing detective.
Whether or not she finds him someday, only time will tell.
Haunted House Investigation
Sarya receives a new quest from Sierokarte regarding rumors of strange voices coming from an old haunted mansion and shares it with (Captain)'s crew. Unable to come up with a theory as to what could be causing these rumors, they decide it'd be best to go there in person and investigate it themselves.
Sarya rushes to fill in (Captain) and the crew on a newly received job, courtesy of Sierokarte.
It involves investigating an abandoned mansion on the edge of town.
Sarya: Just to let you know... I took the job!
Vyrn: Wait, so what? A haunted mansion?
Sarya: From what I've heard, there seems to be some unusual phenomenon happening at this mansion.
Sarya: It's been abandoned for some time now with no known inhabitants to speak of.
Sarya: But recently there have been rumors going around... of voices coming from inside the mansion.
Lyria: Oh no... It's ghosts, isn't it? Why did it have to be ghosts?
Sarya: There have been cases in the past with ghosts and other spectral apparitions causing incidents, but...
Sarya: If it were a ghost inhabiting the mansion, I think it would have started haunting it a long time ago.
Vyrn: Hmm... Maybe someone put a curse on the house.
Sarya: Unlikely, methinks. It's not like anyone lives there, nor is there any talk of demolishing the place.
Sarya: Even if it were a curse, who would they be trying to curse? That's a real mystery.
Vyrn: Well... In any case, we're not gonna figure out the answer just twiddling our thumbs here.
Sarya: You're right. We have to go there and take a look ourselves!
Lyria: Oh... There better not be any ghosts.
Sarya: Hmm. So this mansion in question is supposed to be up ahead.
Lyria: Oh... Please don't let there be any ghosts...
Vyrn: Geez, Lyria, you sure you're gonna be okay?
Sarya: Heh... I'm not really fond of ghosts either. We'll just take a quick look at the place and call it a day!
Sarya: Ready? Let's go, (Captain)!
Haunted House Investigation: Scene 2
(Captain) searches inside the abandoned mansion. Using clues found around the house, Sarya deducts who, or what, the likely culprit may be.
Sarya: Hmm, interesting... So this is what it looks like on the inside.
Vyrn: Gulp... There's something in here for sure...
Sarya: I don't hear any voices yet. Perhaps they're asleep right now?
Sarya: Either way, I'm pretty sure there's something here. That's what my gut's telling me.
Vyrn: All right! Let's start looking for clues!
Lyria: Oh gosh, I really hope there aren't any ghosts...
The crew begins their search through the mansion. As a professional detective, Sarya knows just what to look for in each corner of the house.
Sarya: I see...
Vyrn: Well, did ya find anything yet?
Sarya: It doesn't seem to be ghosts.
Lyria: Oh, what a relief...
Sarya: The rust has come off the hinges on these doors, meaning someone's opened or closed it very recently.
Sarya: And the floors are too clean. For a house that's been supposedly unoccupied for so long, there should be lots of dust and dead bugs.
Vyrn: So what's it all mean?
Sarya: Someone, or something... has been secretly using this place as their home.
Sarya: Let's find out who these intruders are.
Sarya continues her search through the grand hall but is unable to find anything. She reaches for the door in the back.
Monster: Groooar!
Vyrn: Whoa! There's a monster in here! It's a huge one!
Sarya: I think we may have awoken it. It's really mad—watch out!
Sarya: I understand now... The sounds coming from the mansion were caused by this monster!
Sarya: I've found our culprit! Once we take care of this, it's case closed!
Haunted House Investigation: Scene 3
The monster in the mansion proves to be too tough for (Captain) and the crew to handle. As they make their escape, they run into a thug, who Sarya deducts is part of the crime syndicate going after Barawa.
Monster: Groooar!
Vyrn: What the? This monster isn't budging!
Sarya: Oof! I wasn't expecting this... I can't believe it's this strong!
Lyria: Um... I think we should run!
Vyrn: Looks like we've got no choice! Let's hightail it, (Captain)!
(Captain) and company turn to run. However...
Monster: Groooar!
Sarya: Oh, come on! Stop chasing us already!
Vyrn: Hngah!
Thug: Gah!
Vyrn: Hey... Don't scare me like that...
Thug: Huh? Who the hell are you? What are you doing here?
Sarya: We're detectives. I should be asking you what you're doing here! This place is off-limits! You're trespassing!
Thug: What's that? Detectives, you say? So you're partners with that detective then!
Thug: Damn! So you punks are the ones who let him escape! Where'd ya hide him?
Sarya: That detective? You mean... Detective Barawa is here?
Thug: Ha! You airheads must take me for some kind of idiot! But you're starting to look like our monster's dinner!
Sarya: Heh. Aren't you the airhead here? The monster you're talking about...
Sarya: You may want to take a look behind you!
Thug: Ha! I'm not falling for that one!
Monster: Groooar!
Thug: Uwaaah!
Sarya: So... it looks like the crime syndicate Barawa was investigating may be using this place as a hideout.
Sarya: What a crazy coincidence! But this is perfect!
Sarya: We can use that monster to destroy this entire place!
Vyrn: Wow, that's quite an, uh... idea you've got there, Miss Assistant.
Sarya: Come on! Let's go, (Captain)!
Haunted House Investigation: Scene 4
Sarya and the crew were successful in tearing down the syndicate's hideout with the enraged monster. While running away from the angry thug, they reunite with Barawa and together, they escape from the mansion. After telling Sierokarte about the whole story, they are told that the imperial army will be visiting to take a full report from her. They quickly leave the Knickknack Shack and head out to their ship.
Thug: Yo, stop right there! You punks think you can get away with destroying our hideout?
Sarya: Ha! That's payback for trying to hurt the detective!
Thug: Damn you! You're not gonna get away with this!
Sarya: We have to run! Everyone, go!
And so a game of chase begins between (Captain) and the thugs in the mansion while the monster runs amok.
Sarya: There's no point in chasing us! Barawa isn't the only one who can run fast!
Thug: Pant... Wheeze... Damn, I really can't catch up...
Sarya: Everyone! Let's keep it up until we lose them!
They continue running down the hallway at top speed, when a hand suddenly emerges in front of them.
Sarya: Aaahh!
In the middle of her stride, Sarya is suddenly grabbed and pulled into the shadows.
Vyrn: Whoa, hey! You okay there, assistant lady?
Lyria: Oh no, no, no! Sarya's been nabbed!
Barawa: Shh! Stop yelling! It's me!
Sarya: Detective! What are you doing here? Do you have any idea how worried I was? You dummy!
Barawa: Listen to me! I said, be quiet!
Barawa: I was wondering what was going on here. So it was you guys who let that thing loose...
Barawa: I suppose I should thank you all though, as I managed to sneak away during the commotion.
Sarya: Well, Detective?
Barawa: I'll explain later. For now let's just get outta here!
Sarya: Detective! Wait!
And so, though they hadn't planned on it, (Captain) and company rescue Barawa and a little girl. They then head to the Knickknack Shack to report their findings.
Sarya: And in conclusion... there were no ghosts in the mansion.
Sierokarte: I see. So it was the crime syndicate we've been hearing about lately...
Barawa: Curse those guys. I couldn't care less about myself, but how dare they kidnap such a small child...
Girl: Sob... Sniff... I was so scared...
Sarya: Huh? Young lady, this perfume...
Lyria: Hee hee. You may be a little young for that!
Sarya: No, it's... the Phantom Thief's scent!
Vyrn: Say what? So this little girl is the Phantom Thief in disguise?
Sarya: Well, no. Even Chat Noir can't change the size of his body with a disguise, as far as I know.
Sarya: Was the Phantom Thief inside that mansion? Did you know about this, Detective?
Barawa: Oh... yeah. I guess he was there. Maybe. Not quite sure what he was up to, but...
Sierokarte: Okay, everyone! I'll have to ask you all to wrap this up right now!
Vyrn: Huh? Why now? It's not like you to kick us out like this.
Sierokarte: Well, you see... that crime syndicate may have had some kind of quarrel with the Erste Empire.
Sierokarte: And when I spoke to them earlier, they said they'd be coming here to ask more about it.
Vyrn: Wait, what? The empire is coming here?
Vyrn: Then we gotta get outta here! (Captain)! Let's book it before those imperial guys arrive!
Sierokarte: All righty then! The imperial army should be taking care of the rest!
By completing the request from the Knickknack Shack, the crew was able to reunite Sarya with Detective Barawa.
As for what had happened with Barawa and the reason he disappeared in the first place... That's a story for another day.