The Last Story/Lazulis Castle: Great Hall

When you wake up the next morning, press to stand up, and leave the room. Outside, Dagran is waiting with details of your next job, and it's a big one - you and your party have been asked to do guard duty at a ball in Lazulis Castle. After Dagran briefs you and the party, quickly get any preparations you need done in the city, then tell Dagran you're ready to head to the castle.

Once in the castle, look at the knight to the right when you enter Seek Mode to progress the cutscene. When it's over, Dagran will give you a Castle Pass, allowing you to freely enter and exit Lazulis Castle, then leave to sort out some other business before the ball begins. You now have a chance to look around the castle and get to know its layout. Head to the courtyard, which is through the door at the back of the Great Hall. At the door, a castle guard is looking around anziously, and asks you to check up on "one of your friends", who is causing a scene in the courtyard. This turns out to be Syrenne, who has become irritated at the snobbery of a knight towards her for being a mercenary. After a heated exchange is broken up by General Asthar, head back to the Great Hall. Inside, Lowell will tell you that Dagran is done with his preparations. Head upstairs to the second floor, where Dagran is speaking to a knight. Speak to Dagran once you're ready to continue.