(As you enter the Mercenary Outpost, the rumblings of a heated
argument rise around you.)

...Are you serious?

Yes. It is hard to believe, but our scouts report that the

Gnoll Chieftain has been sighted at the Ruins.

I was certain we had put him down for good.

Clearly, then, you were mistaken.
How can you explain such a massive oversight?

Blunders like this are why you will never rise above the ranks of
common mercenaries.

How dare you-

No.

If the report is true, it is indeed our fault.
We failed to confirm his defeat.

...

It is a relief to see you own up to your failure.
Does that mean I can trust you to resolve this?

But... Is that necessary?

Excuse me?

Well...the Gnoll Chieftain hasn't attacked us.
Even after we defeated him, he left us be.

Why should we pursue him, then?

Because that is our duty.
Is this some kind of joke?

I'm serious! He was wounded and beaten, yet he
has not shown the slightest sign of hostility.

I think he and his gnolls no longer want to fight.
I see no reason for us to provoke them.

Gnolls are Fomors.
And we are in the middle of a war with the Fomors.

Our duty is clear.
This is no time to speak such foolishness.

It's not-

Silence!

This is why you remain here during battles.
We have no need of weak wills in war.

That's not true!

Oh? The helmeted fool wants to speak now?

What?! Why, you...!

Enough.
This bickering is pointless.

...

The fact is, we had a job to do,
and we left it unfinished.

(Aodhan turns to you.)
<Miri>, I'm sorry, but can you do this?

(You nod your head.)

Very well.

The location has been confirmed. You should remember it.

Once you've completed this battle, report back to me.

No more mistakes. Put him down for good.

The Royal Army has confirmed the report,
so I'm sure the location is accurate.

I will not allow further mistakes.

My scouts have already reported in.
He is gone for good this time, yes?

(You nod your head.)

Excellent.
Finish your report and go get some rest.

(Gwynn turns and leaves the Mercenary Outpost.)

Well done.
It must have been a brutal fight.

(Ceara sighs heavily.)

Does this trouble you?

Yes. All of this fighting just seems so unnecessary. Why is the
Royal Army so eager to fight?

I understand how you feel, but our opponents are the Fomors.
We cannot hope to understand them so easily.

I assure you, they consider all of us enemies.
This is not a forced conflict.

If you say so...

And Ceara, forget about what Gwynn said earlier.

Oh?

I know you are a reliable mercenary.
I would be proud to have you at my side in any battle.

You remain here at the Mercenary Outpost because
this is where I need you most.

The same goes for you, <Miri>.

...

Never let anyone belittle your skills.
You are mercenaries. Damn fine mercenaries.

Aodhan...thank you.

Well done. Both of you.
Now, go get some rest.