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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

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State-Wide Overdue Book Retrieval

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Ben Chard

Walkthrough for the State-Wide Overdue Book Retrieval request on Chapter 4 Day 1 of The Legend of Heroes: Trails From Zero. Details on where to find every book and defeat the Nepenthes G.

State-Wide Overdue Book Retrieval is a request on Chapter 4 Day 1.

How to Start State-Wide Overdue Book Retrieval

State-Wide Overdue Book Retrieval is a request that you can begin by examining the computer in the SSS HQ at the start of Chapter 4 Day 1, the first day of the Chapter. Unlike the Ruins Investigation Request, this one is entirely optional so it’s a good idea to focus on clearing it (and the other Requests) earlier in the day as you’ll have Noel Seeker’s tank to get around Crossbell state easier.

Once you have the information in your detective notebook, you’ll need to head to the Administrative District and go into the library. Speak with Uncle Miles and you’ll learn he needs your assistance with tracking down late library books once again. This time, however, there’s a catch. The three books that are late all outside of the city, namely Mainz, Armorica, St. Ursula Medical College. Thankfully, you have Noel’s tank to make this a little less painful.

How to Complete State-Wide Overdue Book Retrieval

You’ll have to go all over Crossbell state to track all three books down and you can do it in any order.

Armorica Village

Begin your search by using Noel’s tank to head for Armorica Village. Once you arrive, head to the Inn and speak with Alfred near the bar. You’ll learn that he’s lent the book out to someone else, and you’ll soon be sent around the village to find it. Take these following steps to recover the book:

  • Elkin: Speak to Elkin near his truck at the entrance of the village to discover he’s passed it on.

  • Donald: You’ll find Donald at his house, located just to the north of the general store. Once again, it seems he’s handed it over to someone else.

  • Shed: Donald will tell you he didn’t hand it over to anyone else, but he left it somewhere, perhaps in the shed. Leave and head to the small circular building near the chief’s house and search one of the crates to obtain Arc en Ciel Enthusiasts.

(1 of 4) Speak to Alfred at the Inn

Mainz

Return to Noel’s tank and this time head for Mainz Mountain Village. Once you arrive, head into the mine and speak with Logy. He’ll inform you that he left it at the bottom of the mine when he took his last break. Retrace your steps to the bottom of the mine (not the optional Abandoned Mine to the west of Logy’s location). Once you reach the bottom, you’ll see a sparkle on the ground. Be sure to save your game first, because as soon as you go to grab it, you’ll be ambushed from behind by five Nepenthes Gs!.

You may remember these from back in Chapter 2, when you did the West Crossbell Highway Monster Extermination. The same tactics apply here, just with two extra monsters to contend with. The main factor to note is that you want to focus on one at a time. Once you defeat them, you’ll have the Paranormal Crossbell Collection.

(1 of 3) Speak to Logy in the Mainz Mine

St. Ursula Medical College

The final stop is St. Ursula Medical College so return to Noel’s tank and take it to the hospital. Go into the Inn and speak to Resident Flora sitting on her own at the back. Once you learn where she left it, head into the main building and head for the roof, going right here and examining the door to reach the Reference Room. Inside, head down the middle aisle and check the books on your right and you’ll obtain The Best Way to Use 5 Minutes.

(1 of 3) search the back right bookshelf down the middle aisle to locate the book.

Once you have all three books in your possession, return to Crossbell and hand them over to Uncle Miles to complete the Request.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    NIS America
  • Platforms,
    PS4, Steam, Steam Deck, Switch
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    27 September 2022
  • Last Updated
    11 March 2023
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