An Unforeseen Bargain
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An Unforeseen Bargain
- Quest giver
- 1st Legion Soldier
- Location
- Garlemald (X:31.6, Y:18.2)
- Quest line
Post-Endwalker Main Scenario Quests
┗ Newfound Adventure Quests- Level
- 90
- Experience
49,728- Gil
2,855- Previous quest
Kindled Spirit- Next quest
- King of the Mountain
- Patch
- 6.3
- Links
- EDB GT TC
Main Scenario Progress: 829 / 987 (84%)
Endwalker Progress: 131 / 155 (84.5%)
This distressed soldier has ill tidings to share with you.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
Steps
Journal
- This distressed soldier has ill tidings to share with you.
- A horde of voidsent has been sighted approaching from the east, prompting an immediate evacuation of the area. Alisaie asks Zero to assist in the effort, but she refuses, stating that she will not risk her life without suitable compensation. Jullus, however, succeeds in persuading Zero to help guard Tertium by reminding her of the buuz he gave her. With the memoriate keeping watch, Alphinaud believes that the encampment will be safe enough in your absence, and suggests heading outside to find your other comrades.
- Together with Alphinaud and Alisaie, you seek out Y'shtola and the others. Fortunately, they are quite capable of defending themselves, though it remains to be seen how Jullus and Zero are faring back at Tertium.
- You later learn that, while you and the twins were occupied with rampaging voidsent, Jullus received word that a unit had gone silent while en route to Camp Broken Glass. As he prepared to set out from Tertium to investigate, Zero, much to his surprise, offered to go in his stead. She arrived in time to save a pair of soldiers from voidsent, but soon found herself overwhelmed. Thankfully, you arrived in time to save her and put the enemy to rout.
- With the danger passed, you enjoy a brief moment of respite while waiting for Zero to recover and Y'shtola and the others to return. In that quiet aftermath, Alisaie muses what might have compelled Zero to─despite her earlier objections─resolve to risk her life to save others...
Dialogue
Optional dialogue
Accepting the quest
Start of cutscene. Forgive me the interruption, but I come with grave news!
A horde of voidsent are approaching from the mountains to the east. Their numbers are beyond anything we've ever seen!
What!? But Y'shtola and the others...
Anyone outside of Tertium is in danger. We must find and bring them all here at once!
Can we count on your aid, Zero?
I've already settled the debt for my question. I'm not obligated to help.
What's more, death in this world is absolute. You ask me to put my life on the line.
Without suitable payment, I will do no such thing.
That's fair... What do we have to offer that might be enough?
You're right, Zero. You're not obligated to help, and I wouldn't presume otherwise.
Nevertheless, we are in need. Assuming the buuz I gave you is worth anything, would you at least be willing to stand watch at this encampment?
That way, more of us will be able to go out and see the people to safety.
...Very well. Unless we come under attack, I'll do no more than stand watch.
I daresay Tertium will be safe enough with Zero here.
Let us go and find Y'shtola and the others, and assist with the evacuation.
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
Do what you must. I will remain here.
Please hurry. Time is of the essence.
Never have I seen so many voidsent... We've got to round up as many hands as we can to assist with the evacuation effort.
Come, we need to find our comrades.
Speak with Alphinaud.
Tertium will be fine. Jullus and his people have weathered far worse.
We must make haste to the snowcraft, where our friends and the engineer should be.
Given their position, they may soon find themselves at the mercy of the voidsent. If it comes to it, we must be prepared for battle.
I'm ready, don't you worry.
How about you, Forename?
Upon departing from Tertium, several cutscenes will play in sequence.
It is recommended that you set aside sufficient time to view these scenes in their entirety.
In addition, you will be required to participate in battle. Your progress will be saved at certain points. In the event that you are defeated, you will be able to try again from the most recent of these.
Please note that if you enter battles associated with other quests or log out from the game, this progress will be lost.
Start of voiced cutscene. Report!
Lost contact? When?
Voidsent─I'd bet my life on it. Understood. I'll investigate at once.
A unit transporting supplies has gone silent en route to Broken Glass. I will go and search for it. Stay here and keep watch, but be ready to answer my call.
If it was voidsent, you'd be a fool to go alone.
They'll find you before you find your men. And then they'll devour you as well.
Perhaps you're right. Perhaps I don't stand a chance. But I can't just abandon them!
I can't repay you for the bread if you're dead. I'll go.
What!? No! I couldn't possibly ask you to do that!
I'm far better suited to dealing with voidsent. It makes sense.
Or do you mean to say you'd rather I stay here because you can't protect this place on your own?
Fine. Just...don't do anything stupid. Promise me!
Outside, Zero sees a group of voidsent confronting two Garleans.
Grrr... Damn these demons!
Zero strikes down a voidsent.
Return to the camp. Now.
Y-Yes, ma'am! Thank you!
Kindred... Why do you interfere?
Ah, of course. You sold your soul to feed.
I have taken bread. But my soul is forever mine.
End of cutscene.
Solo Duty
Defeat the voidsent horde
In the coming battle, you will fight as Zero.
A deal is a deal...
I cannot let you pass.
More of them...
Still more...
Ah, this land brims with life... Ripe for the harvest!
Such insolence! I will not be denied!
Not good...
And now you're mine!
I can't...
Start of voiced cutscene.Zero struggles while more voidsent approach.
How big must the gate be for their like to come through...
Is this it, then...?
Zero lies on the ground.
Just like that time...
When Light still shone upon the world... When the Contramemoria still raged...
Start of flashback.
Stand aside if you value your life.
We're only after women and wine. Darkness can take the rest.
Zero is a 
gladiator instead of a reaper.
You're not taking another step towards that village.
Stupid girl. You were warned.
The memoriates empower themselves with their crystals.
Gotcha!
The memoriate strikes down Zero.
And now we can get back to our business.
Get up... Get up, damn you!
Too weak. I need...help...
Someone...please...
End of flashback.
The same mistakes, the same ends. Again and again. What should I...what could I have done?
Zero hears fighting sounds and opens her eyes.
What...?
Who?
The player and the twins have come to rescue Zero.
You... What are you doing here...?
Y'shtola and Estinien had matters well in hand. So we went where we were needed.
Alphinaud heals Zero.
Can you stand?
What will you say?
You're not finished yet, Zero. Let's fight together.
We're a little late, but we've come to help you.
Zero adjusts her hat.
...All right.
I will let it burn, this fire in my breast. Let it burn and rage and guide.
End of cutscene.
Solo Duty Part 2
Coordinate with your comrades and defeat the voidsent horde
In the coming battle, you will fight as Forename Surname.
Thank goodness we're not too late. Can you still fight?
Aye...
Press the attack!
Hah hah hah! Yes, more mortals come to slaughter!
Voidsent reinforcements have appeared...
It is time to feast!
Just warming up!
My strength is spent...
I'll only get in your way.
Chin up! We'll get through this together!
Split up!
Stay sharp!
Watch out!
Everyone all right?
Not finished yet!
I will enjoy draining your aether, watching as the life dims in your eyes.
Andromalius draws strength from the crystals...
We must weather this together!
<pant> <pant>
I will repay this debt.
Resistance is futile!
Voidsent reinforcements have appeared...
There is no escape!
If you would deny me my feast, then begone! To ashes with you!
Andromalius draws still greater strength from the crystals...
Do not let them get away!
This has gone on long enough!
I will finish it. Now!
Let's buy her some time!
Protect Zero until she is ready to retaliate
Zero's concentration has been broken.
Cover me.
Zero's concentration has been broken.
Cover me.
Zero's concentration has been broken.
Cover me.
I am your end!
Well done!
Defeat Andromalius
No! NO! Why won't you die!?
Post-duty cutscene
Start of voiced cutscene. You did well to find me out here.
We have Jullus to thank for that. He was quite worried when he called.
What will you say?
There would've been more casualties if not for you.
The people of Garlemald thank you.
No, if it was not for you and the others, I...
Well, let's not fuss over details. We should return to Tertium─can you make it that far?
I think so.
At Tertium
Zero! Are you all right?
Well enough. No voidsent struck here, did they?
No, and there weren't any more casualties thanks to you.
Zero feels unwell. Jullus catches her before she falls.
What are you doing?
You'll have no debts to repay, if that's what you're worried about.
If anything, I owe you a week's worth of buuz.
Hmph.
End of cutscene.
Optional dialogue
Speak with Alisaie.
Zero's convalescing aboard the train. Jullus has already given her something to eat, so I suppose all we can do is wait.
I can't help but wonder, though... What possessed her to go and fight all those voidsent on her own? Not that I know the going rate for such things, but I doubt one buuz would suffice. I think someone has been a bad influence on her.
Oh, I'm just joking. Or am I?
In any case, many people owe her their lives. I'll be sure to thank her when she's back on her feet.
