Fueled by anger, Dakota felt compelled to confront Josiah. However, his path was intercepted by another figure. He glanced over and recognized the sharp-eyed individual—it was Jameson, another remarkable apprentice of Nautica.

Originally summoned for a different task, Jameson had returned to the outskirts of Nautica after completing his assignment, only to witness the chaos unfolding at Nautica Hall. Without hesitation, he rushed to the scene, where he found Dakota under siege by a horde of ferocious ghosts. Swiftly, Jameson sprang into action, delivering decisive blows that vanquished countless ghosts, rescuing Dakota from peril.

Dakota trembled as he inquired, "What is happening? I sense nothing but a chilling terror!"

Jameson shielded Dakota, wielding his sword with precision to dispatch the ghosts. "Remain composed, my lord," he reassured, "These disturbances are the machinations of lackeys from Scarlet Summit. Follow me, and I shall lead you to safety."

With that declaration,