Comrades: Commemoration

Ah... Captain Mi? Are you here to talk about the situation?

I'm Ling Yue and I usually sell flowers here. I saw someone stumbling into the garden.

It was shortly after the battle. I hid because I didn't know who the man was.

He got closer and I saw he was really hurt. He seemed to be looking for something, so I asked...

Wait. What was this man wearing?

Just his undergarments. And they were really dirty.

Let me think... He was holding something, like a bundle of clothes.

Clothes? What kind?

I don't know. I couldn't see clearly because he was holding it real tight. I asked if he was looking for something...

He was very weak, but he asked me where Tianshi Jiang's merit stone is.

Tianshi Jiang!

But I only sell flowers here. I didn't know where they placed Tianshi Jiang's merit stone...

He hesitated a bit, but he also looked really worried and went right into Serenity Garden.

And then he stumbled out shortly afterwards. The bundle in his arms was gone as well.

I was thinking about helping him when he suddenly fell to the ground.

It scared me, so I called the watchguards and they told me to wait here.

Good. I think I know what happened. Rest easy now. Thank you for your cooperation.

We should find the bundle he was carrying. That should crack our case.

Uh, just... follow me.

Yeah, Tianshi Jiang! He's my grampa...

Does Jia Ban know your grampa?

I don't know... Why is he looking for my grampa's merit stone?

Where is your grampa's merit stone?

Here's Grampa... This is where he rests.

There's only ... flowers at this place.

Tsk... Something's not right.

Really? Maybe we should give it a scan...

No... This can't be... IMPOSSIBLE! We promised to meet up at Peach Blossom Wharf...

Grampa, we're really the worst kids ever!

We should give him a moment.

We failed at school and everything. We then ran off and became bandits. We're the worst letdowns ever.

Back at the Stockade, I was afraid to hear people talk about Old Jiang and his super disappointing grandkids...

We were afraid to see you. We were terrified. We couldn't even bring ourselves back here.

Grampa, Ah Gou told me that he still wants to be a Tianshi.

I want to say it too! But ... I've been such a disappointment to you ... to ourselves ... to all these years we've wasted...

That's why we decided to quit the Stockade. Run off to a new place and start over...

We were really trying to start over, Grampa! Just ... I beg you...

...protect Ah Gou and help him return safely?

This ... this is Rusty's...

Calm down, Boatswain... It's alright... It's just some clothing!

The body you're investigating... It's got an Originium Crystal on the left chest... right?

That's what he had.

The eye patch in the cave is also his...

We got it settled within the time given by the boss. Couldn't have done it without you.

My condolences, Mi Fu. We can finally send them on their way.

...But why did they change their clothes?

What are you thinking about?

Originium device... Yeah, but we dug out some clothing instead.

It's me... Say what?

Sure. Heading right over.

What is it, Mi Fu?

Jia Ban is awake. I'm heading to the Medical Clinic. You coming?

I can't figure it out.

Did we actually miss something...?

Go ahead, Endmin and Perlica. I'm staying behind to check how Boatswain is doing.

I saw a pack of Aggeloi chasing him and did not hesitate. But there were too many of them and things got a little hot.

I didn't even know the name of the poor guy...

The last thing I remember was him taking off my outfit.

He is Jiang Zhenggou.

I only realized later that I saved a Stockader. Sometimes it's hard to tell the bandits apart from the good ones.

Regardless, the guy managed to reach a safe place. I thought he'd run for it, but ... he came back to help me.

I was bleeding all over the place, couldn't even tell where my wound was. He wasn't doing any better.

I collapsed to the ground and he kept shaking me to keep me awake. Told me that the Stockade turncoats were coming.

Stockade turncoats...

Why did he...? It's okay. I figured it out.

The Stockade turncoats were killing every Wulinger they see. The guy saved you.

He saved me.

Perhaps I was seeing things before I passed out. He wore my watchguard uniform and smiled before he left.

"Serenity Garden, Tianshi Jiang, merit stone"... He kept shouting these words over and over in my ears...

Oh. That's why you were mumbling these words when you were out. I was so confused...

Yeah. "Serenity Garden, Tianshi Jiang, merit stone"... These words kept appearing in my mind.

I was still in the cave when I woke up, but the guy was already gone. The battle in the city seemed to be over.

And in the Garden I found the merit stone with Jiang's name inscribed upon it, and left his clothes there.

It took the last bits of my strength. When I opened my eyes again ... I was in the Medical Clinic.

So this Jiang Zhenggou ... is he still alive?

...

I hope you have your answers. Visiting hours are almost over. Please let the patient rest.

Look after yourself. We're leaving for now.

I felt incredibly dizzy. I used the words to guide me and made my way to Serenity Garden.

We carefully searched Rusty Hook's clothing and found this.

It probably gave off the traces of Originium in our scans... Would you mind, Boatswain?

Just play it ... I won't mind listening again.

Ah Mao, I know you'd go and find Grampa if I didn't show up at Peach Blossom Wharf.

The Old Slayer also gave his disciple an audio tape.

Hah, Boatswain my man. By the time you hear this, I'll no longer be around.

Heh. That's great acting, right?

Listen well to the words I'm about to say.

I ... am about to start my own journey.

Gotta apologize to you. I told you nothing but lies about the world outside.

Those were Grampa's adventures. I just spiced things up and told them again.

Now I gotta get myself a decent head start. And then I'll come over and pick you up, dead weight.

But the Peach Blossom Wharf and Yuhua Field are real.

If you ever miss me, just visit these places.

If you don't miss me, I'll give you a flick on the head.

'Nuff said. See you around...

Blasted blighted bastard! That old dolt kept lying till the very end...

He thought he could be a watchguard by wearing their outfit and swinging their slapstick!

Who does he think he is? A master warrior? Some kind of a hero?!

Heroes... Heroes don't end up like this!!

Phoo.

Captain Mi ... we found the truth ... at least.

Yes, but I...

We have the truth, but it's not one I am ready to accept.

I wonder what we can do for Boatswain... He's totally devastated right now.

Do what...? What can we really do? The Eternal Wall memorial service starts tomorrow.

The Eternal Wall... Hmm. I know.

Remember when we sneaked into that Old Tianshi's courtyard? We watched a movie through the window.