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Peruse at your leisure.

Security sure is tight in the Forbidden Collection.

This is incredible!

None of this information was available in the main library.

Are you thinking about murdering someone?

S-Ser Drewes! When did you get here?!

Wouldn't you like to know!

Those are poisonous plants, correct?

Well, I figured that in small amounts, they could be used in medicines.

I'm telling the truth!

I suppose we can leave it at that.

I swear it's the truth!

I thought I might be able to use them to make even stronger potions.

Uh-huh.

In any case, I'm looking for herbs that aren't typically used in potion-making,

because maybe they'll open the door to new possibilities.

New possibilities, you say?

Did you know that plants possess a small amount of magic within them?

Wait, really?

All living things possess some quantity of magic.

I didn't know that.

Most do not. I only learned of it through my own research.

I hypothesize the reason your potions are especially effective

is because the magic you imbue into the potion is different from other casters'.

As such, if you were to imbue the herbs themselves with your magic power...

You can do that?!

Who knows?

But you might be able to, Lady Sei...

"Awakening"

It didn't work.

It's still just water, then?

I guess because water's the base for the potion, you can't imbue it with magic.

I'll admit, trying to imbue the water we use for the garden

is a pretty interesting idea.

In the video games in my homeworld, they had this thing called "holy water."

Hey, does holy water exist in this world?

"Holey" water?

It's like... water with magic in it.

Never heard of anything like that.

How did they make holy water again?

"Crafting: Herbs + Blessing = Holy Water"

A blessing?

Yes.

So, uh, in my world, there's a special kind of water called "holy water."

All right.

It can purify areas, or take out undead monsters, things like that.

I see.

And to make holy water, you need to "bless" it.

I've never heard of anything of the sort.

Yeah, figured.

But it's interesting in concept.

And fascinating how it's particularly effective against one type of monster.

Oh, in my world, we didn't have magic, so those "facts" are just fantasy.

That matters not.

Still, one wonders...

A thought comes to mind, but please, don't dwell upon it too deeply.

All right.

I do know of a type of magic that is effective against all types of monsters.

All I know of it is that it exists, and nothing of its abilities or potency.

But we do have records of casters who knew how to use it.

What is it?

This type of magic is called "Saintly conjury."

Do you know how the Saints used this "conjury"?

Jesus.

I have two questions about that, if you don't mind.

By all means, please.

First, what can Saintly conjury do?

It purifies miasma and destroys the monsters born of it.

Second, what is it I'm trying to do?

Imbue plants with your magic power to create more powerful potions, yes?

It doesn't sound like this could help with that.

Indeed. That is why I told you not to think too deeply upon it.

Come on.

Working late, I see.

Ser Director!

I saw you casting spells out in the garden. Is this somehow related?

I was hoping you wouldn't notice that.

How could I miss it when you're casting up a storm?

Did it help you learn anything new?

Somewhat.

I learned that magic can somehow affect plants.

Really? So holy-affinity magic also works on plants, then?

What do you mean, "also"?

Well, we know that earth- and water-affinity magic can affect plants.

They can?

Why did you try to cast holy-affinity magic out there?

Well...

I think I get it now.

So you're trying to imbue the plants with magic?

Yes, but it didn't quite work out as I wanted.

The only thing I haven't tried is this "Saintly conjury" I heard of,

but nobody knows anything about it.

Saintly conjury, you say?

You've heard of it?

Only stories and rumors.

I haven't read any detailed accounts of its use.

I thought so.

Perhaps it's not the type of magic the casters thought to record for posterity.

The names and effects of the spells we can cast are the same,

no matter the ability or potential of the caster.

Right.

So we find merit in preserving that information in tomes and grimoires

to communicate it to other users of magic.

But this "Saintly conjury" can only be used by a small handful of casters.

Its use may be too specific-- destroying monsters--

and its method of casting may have differed between Saints.

I see.

Though I suppose all this doesn't teach you any more about it.

I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

No, don't be.

Don't push yourself too hard, all right?

I won't, thank you!

It's getting so cold at night now.

I can see so many more stars in this world.

I feel like it's gotten harder and harder to remember my world lately.

Did I care that little about it?

Still...

This world is so much warmer than the one I left,

and so many wonderful people have lent me a helping hand.

I wish I could do something...

...to help them, too.

Huh?

Wh-What the...

What's going on?!

Sei...

I don't know, either!

I see you're hard at work, as always.

Two Knightly Orders need lots of potions, so, you know.

I feel terrible, seeing as you're the only one who can craft these potions.

It's all right. I only wish we'd been able to harvest more of those herbs.

Especially since anyone could create your more effective potions with them.

I was so excited that my experiment was a success,

but I still haven't been able to cast that spell again, though I've been trying.

You are full of mysteries, aren't you?

I'm so sorry.

Please, I'm sorry we can't be of more help.

Especially today.

A messenger came from the Palace today.

They're requesting a healer to support them on their next expedition.

They want you to help?

Don't play dumb. They're after you.

Sorry, bad joke. I know.

You sure are calm. I expected you to be a little more upset about the it.

I mean, I can't say I'm too excited...

...but I want to do whatever I can

to make sure nothing like that happens ever again.

I see.

Plus...

...there are probably some herbs in the Western Woods I've never seen before!

Well, I'd say you're pretty excited about the prospect of going along.

Was it that obvious?

Perfect!

Oh, good morning, Jude.

Hey, Sei! Morning.

Huh? You're here too, Ser Director? Why are you up so early?

Are you really asking us that?

We're here to see you off.

What?!

You can be so dense.

You're headed off to the Western Woods, right? Those're dangerous parts.

She'll be all right.

Huh?

You don't need to worry. I'll be by your side the entire time.

Wh-What are you doing here this early, Commander Hawke?

I've come to accompany you.

Th-Thank you for thinking of me!

Stay safe out there!

Good morning, Lady Sei!

T-To what do I owe this honor?

Nothing, I just thought I'd keep you company in your carriage.

All right.

Now, how did you successfully accomplish the cast?

Huh? What are you talking about?

Goodness, you can be such a tease. You know what I'm talking about.

The conjury.

Wh-Who told you about that?!

Wouldn't you like to know!

But that's hardly important.

What did you need to do to achieve the cast?!

I-I'm not sure. All of the sudden, there were these golden lights around me...

You must tell me everything!

Perhaps one of the conditions for utilizing the Saint's conjury

is a lack of awareness that the conjury is being cast!

Can you give me any more details?

About how much magic power did you use? How large was the area of effect?

How long did it last? How did it affect you physically?

You must show me how you do it!

H-Hold on a minute! I haven't been able to do it since that one time!

What?

So I don't know if what I did was really the Saint's conjury we talked about.

Is that so...

But I'm trying to do it again,

so once I figure it out, I'll be sure to show you.

I expect you to keep that promise.

Sei, how was your carriage ride?

Good, thank you! Once I started talking to Ser Drewes, time just flew by.

I'm glad to hear that.

Besides, if I'm achy at all, I can just Heal it away.

I see you're wearing your hair ornament.

O-Oh, yes, I thought it'd be best to keep my hair out of the way, and...

I'm not sure you've noticed,

but that ornament is enchanted.

No matter what may come, it will keep you safe.

I'm glad you're wearing it today.

I, uh, need to go help with dinner!

Fire Lance!

Wouldn't you say having the Grand Magus with us is a bit overkill?

We simply couldn't let anything happen to you.

I just assumed he came with our group to study m--

Are you all right?

Y-Yes, thank you!

Wind Blade!

Are you all right?

Y-Yes, thank you.

They're much weaker than expected. There also seem to be fewer of them about.

You're right.

We've come quite far into the woods and have yet to encounter any larger beasts.

How odd.

I get it now.

No use in stopping simply to wonder.

If we're to find answers, we'll need to proceed further into the woods.

Right!

The air's so heavy...

Likely because the miasma is growing denser.

Miasma? This is miasma?

What is that?

If only I knew.

If that horde spots us, we probably won't make it out of here alive...

Reflection!

Wonderful timing! You've got a knack for this!

Th-Thank you, Ser! But isn't that a...

Yes,

a salamander.

No...

Here they come!

From both sides?!

Things are getting quite interesting.

Fire Lance!

Ground Spear!

They're incredible...

I have to do what I can to help!

Heal!

There's no end to them! We're doomed!

But the Commander's the only one who can take on that salamander!

They just keep crawling up out of the swamp!

If we can keep the salamander focused on Commander Drewes, then maybe...

Sei!

Are you all right?

I-I'm fine.

We're not through yet. Keep your legs steady.

Commander!

He can't.

No. No!

Stop!

Sei...