Demon Hunter Research Dept. Researcher

"Would you please help me today, %n%? Our research discovered two groups affected by tides and star movements, gorillas and raptors."

"They're small in size but very aggressive... I think it's caused by dark force. Although there have been many studies and experiments, I still need to collect more information."

"Please get Swift Dragon's Dark Melanin from Mini Swift Dragons, and Ape's Dark Melanin from Mini Apes. Then bring them back to me."

"Mini Swift Dragons live in groups near pillars in West City Ruins on Southern Island, and Mini Apes live in the northern tip of Belcar."

"But because of tide cycle... I must warn you," researcher says, deep in thought.

"Mini Swift Dragons and Mini Apes show up only on Mondays and Tuesdays. If you miss them you'll have to wait for some time."

"If you can't give the things in time, I'll be here again next week."

"Effect of tides and stars on creatures used to be their chance for evolving!" Researcher shows fatigue. "But I don't understand why dark energy would come from underground."

"That's why we need research!" He smiles. "After Tuesday I'll have to hurry back to the lab again."

"Thank you so much! You chased away those men-attacking creatures, damage caused by mutant creatures these days is reduced too."

"With this Dark Melanin, I think we'll understand more about dark force."

"Perhaps we'll meet again in a while, look forward to my research report!"

"Hello, we meet again. I always see you when I stop in Jale."

"May I ask you for a favor this time too...?" Researcher scratches her head.

"Experiment last time was successful, but we need more data to prove theory. Too bad we don't have any resource at hand."

"I know Bonsai Wisewoods and Mini Sunbirds are showing up again this Monday and Tuesday."

"Bonsai Wisewoods love to attack old city of Bern in Plague Forest. They always gather at crossroads south of Bern, then attack passing travelers and residents defending their homes..."

"Mini Sunbirds shows up in west of Red Coconut City on Angoya Island, robbing travelers of food and valuables."

"Please get Wisewood Dark Melanin and Bird Feather Dark Melanin from them, and hurry to bring them to me. The research is on tight schedule, I'll have to return to the lab soon."

"Getting research materials while protecting locals, it would be the ideal solution. I'm very careful in selecting research subjects."

"Naturally, I'm very good at picking help." She smiles at you. "But do be careful... I don't want you to get hurt."

"Frankly the affected monsters are rather cute... if it weren't for the dark force, they should be quite friendly."

"In a way, defeating them now is a way of trying to save them."

Researcher carefully puts dark cells into bottles.

"Thank you, these items are important to the research." She can't hide her excitement. "The locals are safe too, you truly are a brave warrior!"

"Although I've said this to you many times... but every time you do it, it always amazes me."

"I hope we can meet again, this is a little something for you."

"There's been a lot of disturbance among Ruins of the Ancients in Land of Sighs. It seems that unknown power of stars projects directly into that area."

"I hear a group of Mini Yaks showed up at the northern end of Ruins of the Ancients near cliffs. The group of them charging on nearby creatures like mad."

"But if you observe closely, you'll discover they only show up on Mondays and Tuesdays."

"A group of Mini Stone Soldier that destroy nearby machines also showed up in Scorching Wind Desert. Although called statue, they're actually ancient creatures that existed at the dawn of time."

"They started coming out and cause damage a few years ago. You can find them in northwest of Clama Bridge."

"I'm counting on you again this time, just beat them back. I look forward news from you."

"I'm worried if research will be effective. Those monsters under dark influence come out to make trouble every now and then, I always sense new opportunities with your help, but there's just no way of prevention yet!"

"Aided by dark power they recover incredibly fast. Why do they insist on attacking humans?"

"Even their large number is no match for you?!" Researcher says with round eyes.

"It makes sense, you're just too good!" He looks at you. "Actually I sent someone to observe you in battle, your agility and attack skills are amazing."

"But the main reason of sending someone is to gather monster data."

"I always feel there's a pattern in the data. I can continue studying back in lab in a moment! Thank you again for your help."

"Do you know Lost Highlands? I'm not sure if I mentioned it. It's a virtually untouched new world, but seems to be having disturbance lately."

"A group of Mini Bears show up in east of Huyi Village in Lost Highlands. They're tiny but vicious, attacking villages in group in every little while."

"In Misty Wetland, previous research got news some Mini Fishmen were landing on northwestern coast. Intel pointed out Fishmen were plotting an attack."

"I think you know we need your help, %n%. Please go and kill those darkness tainted monsters!"

"We were going to test objects of monsters but accidentally broke their communication code. Now we can ambush at their meeting place!"

"But for some unknown reason, same place is chosen after a while..." Researcher falls deep in thought.

"Remember to report back to me when you complete task. I still have some data to analyze at the lab, so won't stay long in city."

"Thank you once again!"

"Actually there'd been some mutation cases. But now monsters are changing more frequently and becoming unusually vicious too."

"A long time ago, changes in tides and stars symbolized evolution. But now power of nature is giving them intelligence, almost like an accomplice."

"It reminds me of some legend but I can't remember exactly. There's just too much for me to remember."

"I seem to have seen you in Jale last week too, %n%? Ah well, it doesn't matter."

"My research here found something new, but lacks research material. I need Melanin from tainted creatures, and they must be pure breeds."

"I may have to ask you to find Mini Wind Spirits in Gaia Woodlands, I found them resting by lake south of Gaia's Tree on Mondays and Tuesdays."

"You can obtain Wind Spirit Dark Melanin from them."

"Mini Whitebone Wolves are appearing among Alechi's claws in Blakatoa Range. Undead Dark Melanin can be obtained from them."

"Those places are very dangerous, don't let your guard down even after you overcame obstacles and reached destination."

"Under influence of stars, those monsters show up in a fixed cycle, hopefully you'll give them to me before I go back."

"Why do you think Gaia's Tree became like that? Everything seems to be connected, we just haven't found the link."

"Wind spirits are one of natural elements, but even they're upset and attack whoever gets close."

"And Mini Whitebone Wolves are the best example of the undead... if not for experiments, I really prefer to stay away from them." Researcher frowns.

"I'm surprised... that you brought back these things so quickly."

"They regenerate at specific times then disappear afterward. Actually it's hard to average people to even reach those places, not to mention fight them."

Researcher takes dark cells from you.

"I'll cherish these materials, perhaps the answer is not far away."