Hiiro invites you to go sightseeing in Gannon City and gives you a strange note. She also tells you about the story between the Illumina Generals and the note.

Following an Illumina meeting, Barton approaches you and explains the situation... Turns out he's concerned that the other three generals would try to recruit you.

You merely ask Barton what the purpose of war is, but he forces you into playing a game of chess. After unreasonably declaring himself the victor, he reveals that victory is the sole purpose of war.

Barton embarks on a journey to expand Illumina's Navy...