Tales: Chapter I

Tales: Chapter I

Chapter I:
Locating the PeaceMaker
From the Notes of Colonel Roy Mustang

Entry 1: July 18

As I walked down the streets of Marielle City, I carefully searched for the blind man who called himself %u201CPeaceMaker%u201D. It would not possibly be too hard to locate a man who wears a jacket in July. Nevertheless, he is still quite slippery; he has managed to avoid the military%u2019s eyes for several weeks now, even with assistance from the Investigation Department. He currently exists only in the rumors surrounding the city. The citizens are uncooperative as well; they tightly seal their lips at any mention of the PeaceMaker. I refuse to give up so quickly, however. This is only my first day here in Marielle, and there is still much searching to be done.

Entry 2: July 20

I have now spent the past three days in Marielle City, but there is still no sign of the PeaceMaker. Word of my presence, however, has spread like wildfire; the denizens of the city are extremely suspicious of me, and try to avoid me if possible. Perhaps the news of my business will draw out the blind guardian...if he even exists at all. As much as the people talk of him, I wonder if it is merely to attract tourists and the like.

Then again, some strange things have happened here. PeaceMaker or not, an extremely powerful alchemist is at work here in Marielle City. I do not know what may be happening here, but I, Colonel Roy Mustang, intend to find out.

Entry 3: July 23

I have been granted an extended leave of absence from Central City%u2019s jurisdiction to continue the investigation of the rumors of the PeaceMaker. This extension could not have come at a better time, as I may have stumbled upon a solid lead. On the night of July 21, I witnessed an extremely bright light coming from one of the nearby alleys. I rushed to find an explanation for this insane phenomenon, but all I found was a man lying on the ground and twitching, as though he had been struck by lightning. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where it was found that he was an accomplished thief, who had come to Marielle in hopes of accruing more wealth. This event was enough to convince me of the PeaceMaker%u2019s existence. Now I just need to find him myself and find out if the rumors are true.

Entry 4: July 24

The PeaceMaker has decided to show himself. A note was delivered to my doorstep this morning. Upon it were the following words:

Col. Mustang:

I trust that you witnessed my little show on the eve of the 21st. You must now realize my existence to be true. I would like to speak with you in person. Meet me by the Memorial Fountain in Leslae Sector of Marielle City at 3:00 PM, and I will meet you there. Come alone, and unarmed.

Although I am indeed excited to finally meet the fabled PeaceMaker, I am quite suspicious of his words. Although he only wishes to talk, he asked me to come alone and unarmed. This is most certainly a trap. I will bring my Spark Gloves with me, just in case.