The group makes their final preparations for the next leg of their journey. Shanks and Salix continue tweaking the Elven Speed making the most of their time on this long trek. Hoshino performs the spell “Legend Lore” with the group for Arguile’s “Guardian’s Rapier”.

“The Guardian's Rapier is a rose of thorns, once held by Ybo, who plucked it from the heart of her people's betrayal. Gerviss, the Void Dragon, served as her shield and companion on her journey. But the rapier's true potential remains dormant, buried beneath layers of thorns, waiting for the one who possesses the courage to navigate its twists and turns. Yet, be warned, for in the center of the rose lies a seed of both light and dark, a seed that could bloom into a flower of beauty or a weed of destruction. Choose your path wisely, for the thorns will cut deep and the consequences will echo far.”

Their ally Quon informs them of strange things happening to his homeland and fears that perhaps it is too late. The group also finally takes the time to fill in Hoshino (and Salix) on the history of the party and what they would have missed before joining the group. While talking Zechs and Hoshino discover that Zechs’ bow “Jack of All Trades” has altered. There are several attempts to discover the new features of his bow with very limited success.

There's so much happening and that's where we pick up…

Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!

Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse

Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III

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