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Prologue: A Girl from the Plains
	Objective	Seize the gate		Recommended Members
	New Member	Lyn - Level 1 Lord
	Boss: Batta
		Class	Brigand	STR	5	DEF	3
		Level	2	Skill	1	RES	0
		HP	21	SPD	3	Move	5
		Weapon	Iron Axe	Luck	2	CON	10

[edit] Seize the gate

The objective of this chapter is to seize the gate, which can be done by positioning your main character on the gate and choosing "Seize" from the menu.

[edit] Normal Mode

This battle is pretty much automatic, so just follow what it says onscreen and you'll be fine.

[edit] Hard Mode

Don't be stingy with the Vulneries. Even though both enemies' Hit % is low, they have an uncanny ability to get hit after hit. When fighting Batta, counter-attack only and heal on your turn with a Vulnery until you can give off the finishing blow.