Close Threat Quest Walkthrough – Crimson Desert

Starting the Quest

Close Threat unlocks after you finish all five suspect quests as part of the Extinguishing the Last Flames investigation chain, which begins with Troubled Shakatu. The quest description reads: “You’ve heard all the stories from the Goldleaf Merchant Guild. Now, it’s time to deduce who the traitor is.”

Talk to Shakatu

Return to Shakatu at his tent in the Goldleaf Merchant Guild camp. This is the same location where Troubled Shakatu started.

Discuss the Case

Shakatu will ask you about each suspect in turn. For each one, you are given three items to choose from. Only one is correct. Here are the right answers for every suspect:

For Blique’s Testimony, you can offer the Old Saddle, the Horse Hire Ledger, or the Feed Purchase Receipt. Select the Horse Hire Ledger.

For Skrav’s Testimony, the three options are the Lantern on the Ground, the Trade Schedule Log, and the Stacked Trade Goods. Select the Trade Schedule Log.

For Nogle’s Testimony, the options are the Tavern Ledger, the Broken Barrel, and the Tax Notice. Select the Tavern Ledger.

For Grimzle’s Testimony, the options are the Merchant Delivery Seal, the Empty Ledger Cover, and the Proof of Stay. Select the Proof of Stay.

For Kathan’s Testimony, the options are the Guard’s Letter, the Damaged Wagon, and the Guard’s Report. Select the Guard’s Report.

Hunt Down The Traitor

After presenting all five testimonies with the correct evidence, Shakatu identifies the traitor: it is Grimzle. Head to the Coalvale Workshop – Grimzle is hiding behind the building. Tie him up and carry him back to Shakatu to complete the quest. You can mount your horse while carrying him, which makes the trip much faster.

Rewards

Two items:
-> Hernandian Banquet Cloak with Lvl 3 Ice Resistance
-> Kinetic Counterweight – Decorative Collectible