The Knight from Afar

During your downtime, you and Airona spot a mysterious ship, the Wavecrest Carnival, anchored along the coast. Narulu says it's been chartered by a Byrnhald tycoon and is hosting a free party. You board with an invitation, only to sense something strange aboard. When Narulu's kitten is taken by "tycoon" Kakater, Airona grows suspicious. Alongside Tina and the others, you dig up damning evidence: Kakater is a fraud trying to launder wealth through a double. Back at the card table, you present your findings and expose him. That's when the real tycoon, Taltraud, steps out. Kakater attempts to blow up the ship and escape, but everyone makes it out safely.
On shore, he is captured and revealed to be the notorious swindler known as "Greenbottle Fly." Taltraud then reveals his true identity, a Special Executive Officer from Byrnhald, on a covert mission to eliminate the Dark Mist Legion. Tina suggests reporting the discovery to Council Chair Lamond. The group travels to Ocean Hill, where Lamond recognizes Taltraud and agrees to cooperate on "Operation White Night." Taltraud requests access to the reconnaissance records of Asterleeds, and your team heads to the archives.
There, you uncover clues pointing to the Deputy Squad Leader, Jayden, who vanished in the Towering Ruin after a failed infiltration attempt during the Asterleeds Independence War. Taltraud believes Jayden may hold a key, something known as a "Imagine Seed," that could be used against Denvel. The party sets out once again, to the Towering Ruin.