Upon arriving in Ladylake, you'll be immediately drawn into the Sacred Blade Festival. Explore the city, speak to NPCs, and gather information. You'll soon meet Alisha Diphda, a knight, and become embroiled in the city's political struggles. The main objective here is to participate in the festival and attempt to draw the Sacred Blade. This sequence involves several cutscenes and character introductions. After the festival, you'll be tasked with investigating the Malevolence plaguing the city, leading to your first major confrontation with a powerful Hellion within the city's aqueducts. This is a good opportunity to try out Armatization if your Blast Gauge is full.
