Never-Say-Die Strategy

In this quest Never-Say-Die Strategy, Stranger requests Dillon to defend the village without letting your partner fall in battle. You need to hang on until the third day.

Note: This is one of those quests that have to be taken before starting the day. If you don't take the quest, it will not be available to you. This doesn't count as a penalty.

Getting the Quest
Stranger: - Hey, ranger. How are things with you?


 * I've been keeping a close eye on you.


 * Seems the grocks are trying to overwhelm you with sheer force of numbers these days.


 * Even a soldier like you can patch yourself up and fight through the pain.


 * But what about your friends? Can you fight while making sure they don't go down?


 * That's what I'd like you to show me this time around.


 * I want you to fight for three days without letting your ranger ally fall.


 * You can't just worry about your own welfare. Watch your teammate's health too.


 * Now then. Show me team spirit.

If accepted...

Stranger: - Show me how you fight.

Cleared task
Stranger: - ... Impressive. You made it look easy.


 * I'm sure there are a fair number of skilled rangers out there.


 * And normally a ranger's instinct is to look out for himself first and foremost.


 * But you're different. You keep a cool head and always see the big picture.


 * That's probably why you've survived this long.


 * Now then... here's your reward.

Failed to complete task
Stranger: - ... Hmmm. Your performance didn't quite meet my expectations.


 * Maybe you thought the needs of the mission outweighed the needs of your partner.


 * But no matter how the mission turns out, if you can't protect your ally...


 * you have failed in your role as a defender of justice.


 * That's too bad. You'll have to pay the penalty.