★ Follow along with our Story Walkthrough.
┗ Want the Golden Route? Check out our Endings Guide!
┗ Strengthen Serenoa's Conviction as you pursue your path.
★ Learn about the best units to use in your battles!
┗ Find out how to recruit all of the characters to your party.
This is a walkthrough and guide for Chapter 9: Dwindling Light in Triangle Strategy. Read on to learn more about the Chapter's objectives, dialogue choices, item locations, and more!
| Previous Chapter | Next Chapter |
|---|---|
| Chapter 8a3: Light and Shadow Chapter 8b3: Of Hearts, Words, and Deeds |
Chapter 9a: March of the Smugglers (Transport the Illegal Salt) Chapter 9b: To Desert's End (Report the Illegal Salt |
List of Contents
| Dwindling Light Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1 | The chapter opens with the news of Prince Roland's death spreading across all of Norzelia. |
| 2 | Before being sent to the World Map, watch a short cutscene of Cordelia announcing to the people of the Aesfrosti-conquered Glenbrook that she is to be wed to Gustadolph. Main Story unlocked: Castle Wolffort |
| 3 | Proceed to Castle Wolffort. Roland asks not to be called a prince no more, and that he is merely a warrior as he dons his late master's mask. Note: If you chose to surrender Roland from the previous chapters, he will now rejoin your party. |
| 4 | After a short scene of Serenoa checking up on Symon, you will be sent to the World Map. Main Story unlocked: Castle Wolffort Side Stories unlocked: Twinsgate, Wolffort Harbor, The Source |
| 5 | Proceed to Castle Wolffort and watch a cutscene between Serenoa and Frederica as they discuss their marriage. This is then interrupted as they receive news from Sorsley. |
| 6 | Proceed to Castle Wolffort once more and prepare for another Persuasion Phase. Main Story unlocked: Castle Wolffort Side Stories unlocked: Twinsgate, Wolffort Harbor, The Source |
| 7 | Head to Castle Wolffort and plan amongst Serenoa's allies the course of action to be made. Persuasion Phase unlocked: Castle Wolffort Note: You may also explore Wolffort Streets |
| * | Golden Route Ending Requirement If you want to get a chance to unlock the Golden Route ending, be sure to transport the illegal salt. Choosing otherwise will lock you out of the route. |
| 8 | After the Voting Phase, Serenoa and his allies will make their necessary preparations following the choice of the Scales of Conviction. End of Chapter 9: Dwindling Light |
| Conviction | Character |
|---|---|
| Transport the Illegal Salt | Roland |
| Geela | |
| Hughette | |
| Report the Illegal Salt | Benedict |
| Frederica | |
| Erador | |
| Undecided | Anna |
| Character | Reasoning |
|---|---|
 Anna Pascal
Conviction: Undecided |
Transport the illegal salt to the duchy at House Ende's Behest Pick the first choice, then bring up The Saintly Seven of Hyzante |
| Required Information |
The Saintly Seven of Hyzante Exit the Council Chamber and talk to the Hyzantian Soldier by the Castle Wolffort entrance |
Experience may vary depending on Conviction Levels.
Chapter 9a: March of the Smugglers Story Walkthrough
One of the requirements to unlock Serenoa's Golden Route ending is to make sure you follow Sorsley's demands and transport the illegal salt.
Be sure to check our Endings Guide to know the full list of requirements to unlock the Golden Route!
How to Get the Golden Route | Endings Guide
Your chances of persuading Anna increases when you rack up more Utility Points for Serenoa's Conviction.
You can farm Utility Points (also known as Yellow Points), by doing a couple of Mock Battles wher players use a lot of Quietuses, exploit enemy weaknesses, or even pick up multiple spoils per battle.
How to Increase Conviction | Conviction Mechanics Explained
| Character | Reasoning |
|---|---|
|
Anna Pascal
Conviction: Undecided |
Travel to Hyzante and report the illegal salt shipments Bring up Defying the Holy One |
| For players who did not come from Chapter 8b2, pick the second choice | |
| Recommended Information | Defying the Holy One Can be obtained from Chapter 8b2 Exploration Phase. |
Experience may vary depending on Conviction Levels.
Chapter 9b: To Desert's End Story Walkthrough
| Where to Find | Wolffort Soldier next to the marketplace |
|---|---|
| Prompt | Choices and Effects |
| The timing is too convenient. I can't help but feel there's something else going on here... | Please, say no more. I would be loath to lie to my own soldiers...
(Increases Liberty) |
| All we do, we do for Wolffort. I ask that you keep observations like these to yourself.
(Increases Utility) |
|
| ...This is proof of his resolve, one which I will support with all my might.
(Increases Morality) |
| Where to Find | Hyzantinian Soldier by the stone steps |
|---|---|
| Prompt | Choices and Effects |
| Is there anything you would like me to relay to him in return? | I did not think it possible to amass such riches under Hyzant's system of equality. I do hope Minister Sorsley is not giving me more than he can afford...
(Increases Utility) |
| Thanks to him, we can rebuild our town. Please tell him that we will not forget his generosity.
(Increases Morality) |
|
| Before that, there is something I would know. What do you think of Minister Sorsley as his vassal?
(Increases Liberty) |
| Where to Find | Talk to the Hyzantian Soldier by the Castle Wolffort entrance |
|---|
| All Item Locations | |
|---|---|
 |
Oak By the green stall at the marketplace |
 |
Ranged HP Recovery Pellet By the blue stall at the marketplace |
 |
Quality Stone By the deer head inside the house next to the merchant |
 |
Timber By the beds inside the house next to the merchant |
 |
Red Anklet On a shield next to a house along the bottom row of houses. |
| Where to Find | In the house with a shield out front. |
|---|
You will encounter a number of cats scattered across Norzelia throughout your adventure.
These cats can be found during Exploration Phases, and interacting with all of the cats throughout the game will grant you a Secret Note.
It is not required to interact with the cat again if you have approached it from a previous Exploration Phase.
| Previous Chapter | Next Chapter |
|---|---|
| Chapter 8a3: Light and Shadow Chapter 8b3: Of Hearts, Words, and Deeds |
Chapter 9a: March of the Smugglers (Transport the Illegal Salt) Chapter 9b: To Desert's End (Report the Illegal Salt |
Need utility points go grind in mental battles
Chapter 9: Dwindling Light Story Walkthrough, Dialogue Choices, and Item Locations
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I wonder why the are the villagers stalls not open in my game. Did i miss out something?