Waiting for this, mostly because I'm trying to understand whether I haven't looked somewhere or those characters actually aren't in the game as of now
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Hello SwordyNate!
The bizarre character to whom the items refer is the Water Valley trader introduced in version 1.1.0. In short, in that town, there was a seemingly useless stand (the one near Driel's tent for short). Once you land in the desert, however, you can trade these minerals in exchange for special items. There is an NPC in Warmdune City who also has a kinship with this character, which we can take as a kind of hint to go back and check. :)
As for the story concerning Goldoasis City, it's "only" a dark and gloomy story, but that could be deepened in the last story arc, or why not, in more... :)
Noted, thanks. Went to the merchant and the list says I need three pieces of ruby for a Potential up, but I have four and he doesn't accept them - does the merchant actually require five pieces of ruby? Either way I'll be on the lookout for materials and such - not sure if they're just in the desert, though, but I'll keep looking.
Hi SwordyNate!
The problem you described regarding ruby pieces was due to incorrect variable entry in the game data. I have updated the game to version 1.1.2, and with it, fixed several minor bugs, including, precisely, the problem you described.
I apologize for the wait in responding! I wish you a good adventure in Jento Chronicles: Reawakening! :)