This article will guide you on how to complete the side quest “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Also Read: Dragon’s Dogma 2: All Main Quest & Side Quests Walkthrough
Starting Location
To start this side quest continues to follow the main quest “Nation of the Lambent Flame” until you get to the objective “Journey to Battahl“.
Speak with Wilhelmina in Brothel
Visit the brothel marked on the map below. Proceed to the third floor to find Wilhelmina in a bedroom.
Get flowers from the chest on the left side of the room and give them to Wilhelmina. Following the initial conversation, speak with Wilhelmina again.
Speak with Wilhelmina
Visit Wilhelmina again after a day of rest in her bedroom and peek through the peephole to observe Allard talking with her.
After Allard leaves, speak with Wilhelmina. She will tell that she wants to expose Allard and kill him. If you agree to assist her, she will then request that you find three pieces of evidence related to Allard’s misdeeds. This will start the quest.
Speak to Sven in Vernworth Castle
Go to Venworth Castle and speak with Sven in his rooms inside the Guardhouse until he mentions Allard. He will request that you meet with Patrick in order to learn more about Allard’s misdeeds.
Head to Patrick’s Estate
At night, visit Patrick’s Estate, which is located on Vernworth’s southwestern side. Speak with Patrick, and he will agree to lure out Allard for you.
Accept his offer when Patrick offers to summon Allard to his estate so you can sneak inside Allard’s mansion and gather proof.
Get the Evidence in Allard’s Estate
Once you accept Patrick’s offer, Allard will leave his estate. Go inside Allard’s Manor.
To obtain the first evidence, go upstairs and search for a small picture in the first room. Collect the Murder Report.
Second Evidence
Bribery Investigation is inside a house near the barbershop. Refer to the image below.
Talk to Captain Brant
Present your proof to Captain Brant at the Stardrop Inn during the nighttime. Give him the bribery investigation first, followed by the murder report.
Give Murder Report to Wilhelmina
Return to Wilhelmina’s bedroom and deliver the murder report.
Choose the dialogue “Continue offering your aid“. Follow her inside Allard’s bedroom to assist Wilhelmina in killing Allard (use RT to grab Allard). After killing Allard, exit the building via the balcony.
As you hit the ground, you will meet Brant, who will escort you out safely.
Speak with Wilhelmina
The next day, return to Wilhelmina’s bedroom to unlock her romantic scene and this will end the quest. You’ll receive her Ring of Benevolence as a reward.