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The Avid Reader
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

The Avid Reader

Follow our step-by-step guide to complete The Avid Reader side quest in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Get the Dull Grudge Knife and 900 Gil!

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Follow our step-by-step guide to complete The Avid Reader side quest in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Get the Dull Grudge Knife and 900 Gil!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First up, head to South Station in Luxerion and chat with Ranulph at his table.
  2. 2
    Next, make your way to the Commercial District and find Mitka. You can talk to her any day between 06:00 and 01:00.
  3. 3
    Now, you need to track down the Man With No Name. He's chilling in the Warren. Enter from the North Station entrance, and you'll spot him chilling in front of a shack that leads down to the lower areas. Have a word with him.
  4. 4
    Time for a change of scenery! Travel to Yusnaan and head to the Banquet of the Lord. Look for Erine; she's got the journal you're after.
  5. 5
    When you speak to Erine, you'll have a choice: read the journal or don't.
  6. 6
    If you read the journal: You'll unlock another quest called “To Save the Sinless,” which has better rewards.
  7. 7
    If you don't read the journal: You'll still be able to complete this quest, but you won't get that extra quest.
  8. 8
    After your chat with Erine, head back to Ranulph in Luxerion. Hand over the journal.
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    Depending on whether you read the journal or not, Ranulph will either give you your reward directly or tell you about a reporter in Luxerion who might have more info.
Tips
  • The choice you make about reading the journal directly impacts whether you unlock the “To Save the Sinless” quest. If you're aiming for maximum quests and rewards, consider reading it.
  • Make sure you're checking the time of day for Mitka's availability!
  • Gil Obtained: 900
  • Item(s) Obtained: Dull Grudge Knife (HP +60, Strength +6, Magic +4)

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