I don't think I can totally trust you... but maybe that's the reason why I can let you work on this. I want you to see Dr. De Lang in a 3rd person's point of view, unaffiliated with the past of Zenumist and Alcadno, what he wanted, and make a decision on whether it was the right thing to do.

Apparently, just before he went missing, Dr. De Lang had been in close contact with a suspicious character. Have you heard of Broker Han? ...he's a man with a very questionable reputation. Regardless, I also hear that he is very trustworthy in business deals, so I think he'll be good. You may get some information on Dr. De Lang through him...

Oh, and... know this one thing. Broker Han loves money. He doesn't even speak to people that don't have a substantial amount of mesos with them, so I highly advise you to prepare some before the meeting.

Are you too afraid to encounter the truth? If so, then there's nothing I can do... maybe it's a wise thing not to pursue matters on Dr. De Lang any further.

...Just tell me what you want, and I'll get it for you. An item? Information? Dirt on someone? Just tell me anything, and I'll get it for you. What? A missing alchemist? You mean, Dr. De Lang... ? Hmm... yes. He frequently visited yours truly just before his disappearance. Anyway, what about it? What? You want some information on Dr. De Lang?

Fine. The information will cost you 50,000 mesos. If you pay up the fee, then I'll give you the information as promised.

Tsk tsk... This is definitely an unexpected source of income. This is good! Now, as promised, I'll give you the information on Dr. De Lang, as long as you're ready to pay me. Come see me when you're ready.