A unique narrative mechanic in Final Fantasy II is the 'Word Memory' system. As you speak to NPCs, certain important words or phrases will be highlighted and added to your 'Keywords' list. To progress the story or uncover secrets, you often need to 'Ask' NPCs about these keywords. For example, if an NPC mentions 'Mythril', you might then 'Ask' another NPC about 'Mythril' to gain new information or trigger an event. This system requires careful attention to dialogue and a bit of deductive reasoning. Always try asking about new keywords with relevant NPCs, especially those who seem to hold important information or are guarding a secret. It's a core part of the game's storytelling and puzzle-solving.
