Tales of Zestiria the X

You always said that you wanted to eliminate

all malevolence from the world,

that doing so was your duty, your calling,

your true purpose in life.

The era of chaos has deepened

its hold on the world. I fear It won't be long now

before all is swallowed by darkness.

However, not all hope is lost, not yet.

I'm on a journey with a new Shepherd,

and perhaps he will find the path to our salvation.

There's so much for him to discover.

So many questions to ask.

What answers will he find?

Michael. Please watch over us.

Watch over the journey of Shepherd Sorey.

This isn't half bad.

You know it's a good deal.

Just about everything is hard to come by these days

and that's quality stuff,

not something you could get from just anybody.

How much are you trying to unload?

Eh, 30 boxes of 2,000 each.

What all ya got?

There's sage, verbena, rosemary, red sage,

and some red rosemary in there, too.

It'll be easy enough for us to find other buyers.

So, you don't wanna waste too much time thinking it over.

Can I get a look at the others, too?

Rose is really in her element.

I kind of didn't expect her to be a proper merchant.

Really, why not?

Dunno. Just didn't.

All right, then.

These guys, though, does something about them

strike you as a little suspicious?

Oh, finally noticed, have we?

Come on, lady.

Haven't you looked through enough of 'em?

I guess, they seem fine to me.

Okay. So, we have a deal, then?

Yes, we do.

The Sparrowfeathers will make the purchase.

Pay the man!

Five thousand gald.

Five thousand? You gotta be kiddin' me.

You saw for yourself, our stuff is good quality.

Y'know, I'm curious.

These days, not many people

are having any luck growing herbs.

So, where did you get these?

Um, where'd we pick these up, again?

Uh, I don't know.

I think maybe it was back in Hawken, wasn't it?

Far as I know, the only people growing herbs

in that area are the Kelly family.

Are you sure that's where it was?

I'll tell ya what.

Take the 5,000 gald and leave.

You do that and I'll stop grilling you for answers.

Well, when you put it like that.

I'll be happy to take the 5,000 gald

off your hands and if you leave the rest of your money behind,

I might just let you get outta here alive.

Easy choice.

What good is money to ya if you're dead?

I had a feeling this was coming.

Piece of advice:

I'd do what she wants if I were you.

Get her!

Are you okay?

You ready to give up?

I vote yes. Can we give up, please?

Not a chance. We can't back down now.

You seriously wanna go another round?

You don't. I promise you don't.

Okay, let's see what you've got.

Don't mind me.

Just thought I'd help a little.

That'll be the last time you sell stolen goods.

I need somebody to get word to Kelly's farm for me.

Let them know the Sparrowfeathers

will purchase the goods that were stolen from them.

Honestly.

I can't have Kelly's going out of business.

That would mean a hard time for a lot of customers.

And now we wait.

The most important thing is steeping time.

It has to be perfect.

Take a moment to breathe.

Don't rush. Be patient. Hm?

Whatever.

I'm thirsty.

Those are high-quality tea leaves

you're abusing!

Where's Sorey? We should give some to him.

The last time I saw him,

he was by the water playing with fire.

Hate, pain, rage.

Malevolence is shapeless, endless.

But the emotions that drive it are very real indeed.

There are many shapes of purification.

And now, I will accept all malevolence into myself

and forge forgiveness.

Malevolence contains contradiction

and fissures create darkness.

Water, our mother!

Fire, our life!

Fire, burning inside water.

Fire in water. A contradiction.

We've still got a little work to do.

Impressive, Sir Shepherd!

That a training thing?

I'm trying to build up my recognition

of the forms of malevolence

so that I can learn to accept them.

Whoa.

Hey, listen, I just got an idea.

Why don't we turn that into a traveling show?

We'll make a bundle!

You're a businesswoman first and foremost, huh?

So, yes?

Yeah, I'm not so sure.

People enjoy a good show.

We make tons of money. Everybody wins, right?

I guess so.

Sorey, you're a heck of a pushover.

You know that, right?

Huh?

Well, that might insult the dignity of the Shepherd.

The princess wouldn't like that.

Alisha, angry? Heh.

Scary thought.

Okay. We should probably get to sleep.

We'll be entering Lastonbell tomorrow.

Come on! This way.

Miss! We're glad to see

you retuned safely from Glaivend.

How was your journey? You're doing well?

Yep. All in one piece.

And we scored some herbs from the Kelly's

on the way back.

Ya think you can use them?

Those will be a big draw at the great market.

They'll go for a good price.

Just leave it to me.

Young sir. Welcome, it's a pleasure.

Thank you very much.

Lastonbell is such a vibrant city.

Like Ladylake, but different.

Mm-hm. We're located on the border, so,

trade is very important here.

Lastonbell is one of the largest centers

of commerce in Rolance.

They're prosperous here.

I can understand why Bartlow wanted Rolance.

So, this is your hideout, huh?

Do you have to call it that?

It's our warehouse and office.

Rose! It's good to see you!

Good to see you, too!

Think you can go help out with the unloading?

Sure thing!

Oh. One sec.

Is Glenn around somewhere?

No, he's not here yet.

Huh, that's a little weird for him.

Woah.

In order to run a business like ours,

you need bases like these all over the world.

We use them to safeguard goods, store supplies,

and even sometimes to make sales.

Pretty impressive.

I know, right?

Rose?

Uh-- Hey, Mavin!

What a nice surprise!

I heard you were going to be in Lastonbell.

Got here soon as I could.

We just got in, too.

There's something I wanted to show you.

Guchaga twins.

We found 'em in the Krishana ruins,

200 meters below ground.

When I saw them, I thought for sure you'd be interested.

You said you'd like to focus more on antiquities, right?

Oh, well, um, yeah.

You don't know what they are, do you?

Wow, these are a good find.

He found these in the Krishana ruins?

I've never seen the style before.

Who's he?

Ah. Sorey, the Shepherd.

No kidding!

I heard you roasted a dragon and ate it whole, bones and all!

I'm Mavin.

Nice to meet you, Shepherd Sorey.

Mavin here is an explorer.

Not to mention a storyteller.

A storyteller?

Kind of like a teacher, spreading knowledge