Octopath Traveler II – The Scholar & Merchant

Part 1

For The Scholar & Merchant, Part 1 Crossed Paths in Octopath Traveler II, Osvald and Partitio arrive at New Delsta to experience its wonders! Please note that the recommended level for this Crossed Paths quest is Level 8.

When Osvald and Partitio arrive in New Delsta, they’ll come across a starving man. Apparently, this man, Regulus, and Osvald are acquaintances! Head on over to the tavern on the eastern side of the area to catch up with Regulus.

Partitio has an idea to help Regulus out, make for the following people an use Partitio’s Path Action to purchase the following telescope parts:

• Metalworking Tool for 200 leaves from the Merchant in the tavern
• Mirror for 250 leaves from the Aristocrat near Diamante’s Estate
• Precision Lens for 300 from the Woman near the Provisioner

Once you’ve collected all the telescope parts, give them to Regulus in front of the theater.

Part 2

For The Scholar & Merchant, Part 2 Crossed Paths in Octopath Traveler II, Osvald and Partitio travel to Montwise to visit Regulus and inspect his “earth-shattering” invention. Please note that the recommended level for this Crossed Paths quest is 45.

When you gain control, travel to the northeastern room to trigger a cutscene where you’ll find out that Regulus’ research was stolen. Make for the loan shark’s mansion east of the library. After overhearing the thugs’ conversation, you’ll engage in a fight.

Once you take out the goons, head inside the mansion to encounter more.

With all the goons gone, use Osvald’s Mug Path Action on the Moneylender at night.

After defeating him, you’ll receive the Improved Telescope. Once the dialog ends, so will the quest.