Protector of the Small

Protector of the Small

Quest giver

Hayama

Location

The Ruby Sea (X:38.1, Y:38.1)

Level

62

Experience

 25,500

Gil

 629

Previous quest

Boys with Boats
First Line of Defense
Ethereal Lights

Patch

4.0

“

Hayama anxiously surveys the seas.

— In-game description

Steps

• Look for the pirate boy.

• Speak with the pirate boy.

• Speak with the guardian pirate.

Journal

• Hayama anxiously surveys the seas.

Dialogue

Accepting the Quest

Hayama: You! Yes, you! Come here. I need to speak with you.
Hayama: I was surveying these waters just now and spied a young pirate boy being attacked by sea monsters. While he made it back to the coast of Sakazuki, they have followed him. I fear he will not last for long without help.
Hayama: I know what you are thinking. He is a pirate, so why should I care? Indeed, normally I would not. He is, however, a boy before a pirate and I cannot in good conscience turn a blind eye to a child in danger.
Hayama: In informing you of his plight, however, I have already done my part. Whether the boy lives or not is now up to you.
(Optional)
Hayama: There is need to report back to me on whether the child survives or not. In informing you of his plight, I have already done my part.

Speaking with the pirate boy

Pirate Boy: What's the big idea!? Who said you could kill my monsters? Now how am I supposed to prove to everyone I am a full-fledged pirate!?
Pirate Boy: Don't you get it? I was not being chased, rather I was attempting to lure them into this trap. As soon as they got close to these firecrackers─BAM! They were as good as dead.
Pirate Boy: Now because of you, I have to start all over again! <sigh> Could you at least go and tell the pirate watching me from up there that I will be late to return?

Speaking with the guardian pirate

Guardian Pirate: Aye, friend. I saw everything─you rescued our boy. Thank you for that.
Guardian Pirate: You were sent at the behest of a Ruby Price soldier? Well, isn't that something. Such a compassionate gesture must be repaid in kind.
Guardian Pirate: I will find a way to send him a token of our gratitude. And, of course, we must give you something for your help, as well.
Guardian Pirate: The boy is still learning and tends to bite off more than he can chew. Earlier he baited far too many beasts to handle alone. Had you not been there, he would have severely injured himself.