You must defeat Althea without killing her. Use only physical attacks (magic might overkill). Have Karen spam “Heal” on Althea while you whittle her down.

Althea is captured and turned into a “Flame Puppet” by the villain, Vira.

The “Dragon Tear” — later used to revive a fallen character (do not waste it). Chapter 5: The Choice of Flames (Mid-Game Pivot)

Find the missing villagers.

Velvet Moon Theater.

Investigate the ghost attacks. This is the first major branching point .