Seeking the Lost Bird

I've got a Platinum Rank license. So can you tell me about the Wicked Crane now?

Of course. I feel I can trust you lot with it.

Wicked Crane is a drink that was made in Antiquity. Its strange name comes from the village it was made in.

Wicked Crane sure is a unique name.

As I said, Wicked Crane is no longer produced, so you can't get it in this era. The only possibility is to find some Wicked Crane that's been left behind from Antiquity. But finding Antiquity drinks won't be a walk in the park.

Antiquity drinks... If we can work out where it was originally made...

A village in Antiquity... Wicked Crane... It must be...

Acteul!

That's gotta be it!

Looks like you're onto something. You've come this far. I'm sure you'll work it out!

Yeah. We'll find this drink. Absolutely.

Let's go. Let's head to Acteul to find this Wicked Crane from Antiquity.

They should have the Wicked Crane here.

We should try and ask around...

Urgh, I had too much... It's too good, that's the problem...

Looks like a regular here. He should know. Let's talk to him.

Do you have a minute? I heard there's some amazing drinks around these parts...

It's 'cause the water's so good here... We've got SO MUCH good drink!

True, we may just say "drink," but there are so many varieties, aren't there?

I heard, there's one that smells as sweet as roses, and tastes as refreshing as spring water...

Ah! That's gotta be Acteul's local drink.

That's what we want. Can you share a little with us?

Um... Truth is, I got a bit rowdy and I drank it all. And I don't have any grain to make some more.

If we got you the ingredients, could you make some for us?

Yeah, I guess... But the grain it needs is pretty valuable. It's not so easy to get.

I've got an idea where it could be. We'll provide it.

Sure, as you wish. But you've gotta bring real good quality grain. I don't wanna make a bad product.

Got it. Leave it to us.

Are there any other ingredients, except for grain?

It needs clear spring water, but that's pretty valuable, too. I've got connections though, so I'll handle that part.

You just focus on getting the grain!

So... Where do we find grain? What was your hunch, Sophia?

Laula Dome. There's a huge grain field there.

All right! Let's get going!

There's bound to be loads of grain there.

But he wanted good quality grain. I'm worried novices like us won't be good judges of quality...

True... But we could always call for backup.

Backup?

Leave the grain quality control to me! I will run a component analysis to ensure we identify good quality grain! But first, we will need to find the field owner and get their permission!

Yeah, you're right.

Yes. According to my database, grain field owners are incredibly bad tempered. If we harvest the grain without permission, I cannot guarantee they won't either report or arrest us!

......

So we can't go bulldozing our way through just because it's easier. We've got to get permission!

Got it. Then first we need to find the owner.

Let's go ask that man over there!

Excuse me? Can I ask you something?

What is it?! What do you want?!

Whaa?! Wh-What an assertive man...

Ah ha ha! You gave me a shock! Something absolutely incredible happened today! That's why my voice is so loud now!

Something incredible...?

That's right! As a matter of fact, the grain I'm growing with tender loving care started to fruit!

Grain... Then, you're...?!

You're the owner of this grain field?

Indeed I am, indeed I am! When it comes to Laula Dome grain experts, I'm your man!

Aldo! This is our chance! According to my database, the grain is 15 times more bountiful when it's good quality than when it's not! He's sure to share his grain at a time like this!

Then let's ask him!

Hey, mister. This grain you're so pleased with, could you maybe give us a little?

Hmph! I'd normally shout at you and call you stupid for such a rude request...

But I'm in such a great mood today! Go on, as long as it's only a little!

That's my field over there. Take what you like.

Thanks! We really appreciate it!

This is his field.

He was right to be proud. They're ripening up well... It's a beautiful field.

It is. But not just any grain will do. We need high quality grain to make it.

Riica, can you find the good grain for us?

You can count on me!

Scanning the grain field... Measuring grain quality by color and ear drooping...

All the grain could be described as high quality, but among them...

This grain growing here is the absolute highest quality.

Great. Then let's take a little and go.

That should be enough.

Thanks, Riica! We couldn't have done it without you.

I'm just glad I could help.

Now we just need to bring it back.

Right! Let's go back to the man in Acteul!

That's odd. He's nowhere to be seen...

He said he was getting the water. Maybe he's left the village.

Maybe... Then we should wait here for now.

Wha, ?! Wh-What are you doing?!

Huh? Did you hear that voice?!

Are you all right, mister?! What happened?!

Argh! You?!

M-My spring water got stolen! I got it specially to make drinks and now it's gone! Such quality water, taken by monsters! Get it back for me, will you?

You can count on us!

Where'd the monsters run off to?

Towards Derismo Highroad!

We've got to chase them!

There they are! Get 'em!

I can fight any time!

We'll be taking that water back now!

Good job, we got the water back!

Huh?

Is there a problem?

It's been shaken about just enough to make it taste of delicious, mellow spring water! It's all due to the monsters running off with it!

The water's even better quality now?! What a result!

I'm sure this will please him, too!

Good point! We should get back to him as soon as possible!

Mister! We got the water back! And we got the grain!

Oh! This is real good quality grain! And the water's glistening even more than before!

This'll make great drinks! Wait a tick while I make it.

Phew! Done it! This is my best work in a while. It was fun, doing a good job!

Even with the lid on, there's such a rich aroma coming from it!

It's first-rate, that's for sure.

Thanks for making it for us, mister!

Great, now we have the drink and the herbs. Let's go to the Iota tavern and talk to the man.

We should gather the herbs next.

Yes, let's go back to Iota District and talk to Mutsuro.

Now we need to get a medicinal herb called Hustle Sage.

Yeah. I heard it grows near your home town, Aldo. Let's go.