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Crimson Desert: Close Threat Quest Walkthrough

The Close Threat quest in Crimson Desert is the final step in the Extinguishing the Last Flames investigation, where you must identify the traitor within the Goldleaf Merchant Guild. After gathering evidence from multiple suspects, you’ll need to select the correct testimonies and pieces of proof to solve the case.

In this guide, you’ll learn which evidence to present for each suspect, how to correctly complete the deduction, and where to find and capture the traitor. Follow along to finish the investigation and complete the quest without choosing the wrong options.

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After investigating the five suspects for Troubled Shakatu, it is now time to identify the traitor.

 Troubled Shakatu - Quest Start - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Troubled Shakatu - Quest Start - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Quest Description:
“You’ve heard all the stories from the Goldleaf Merchant Guild. Now, it’s time to deduce who the traitor is.”

Return to Shakatu at the Goldleaf Merchant Guild. He’s at his tent.

 Troubled Shakatu - Quest Start - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

First, tell Shakatu about Blique’s Testimony. It’s the only selectable option. Press “Select” when he asks what Blique had to say, and you can offer him the Old Saddle, Horse Hire Ledger, and the Feed Purchase Receipt. Choose the Horse Hire Ledger.

 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Blique - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Blique Examinations - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

You now have the option to select Skrav’s Testimony. From the three options, Lantern on the Ground, Trade Schedule Log, and Stacked Trade Goods, select the Trade Schedule Log.

 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Skrav - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Skrav Trade Schedule Log - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Next, you have the option to select Nogle’s Testimony. From the three options, Tavern Ledger, Broken Barrel, and Tax Notice, select the Tavern Ledger.

 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Nogle - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Nogle Tavern Ledger - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Continue with Grimzle’s Testimony. From the three options, Merchant Delivery Seal, Empty Ledger Cover, and Proof of Stay, select the Proof of Stay.

 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Grimzle - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Grimzle Proof of Stay - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Now you can finish with Kathan’s Testimony. From the three options, Guard’s Letter, Damaged Wagon, and Guard’s Report, select the Guard’s Report.

 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Kathan - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Shakatu Kathan Guards Report - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Close the investigation to now hunt down the Traitor. It was Grimzle all along. Return to the Coalvale Workshop. He’s behind the house.

 Close Threat - Talk to Close Threat - Hunt Down the Traitor - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Close Threat - Hunt Down the Traitor - location - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

Tie him up and carry him to Shakatu. This will complete the quest.

Did you know that you can ride while carrying someone?

 Close Threat - Talk to Close Threat - Hunt Down the Traitor Guild Location - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
 Close Threat - Talk to Close Threat - Hunt Down the Traitor Carrying - map - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com

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 Hernandian Banquet Cloak - Crimson Desert camzillasmom.com
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Release: March 19, 2016
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Official Website: https://crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com/en-US/Main