The Best Answers for Every Book in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
In between dungeon crawling and other quests in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you’ll have to pass your time doing various activities around town. These aren’t pointless activities, however.
Most activities you can do will provide you with rewards in the form of Royal Virtue Points, Popularity Points, Follower Bond Ranks, etc.
Reading books in the Gauntlet Runner is one of the most rewarding activities you can do in Metaphor: ReFantazio (much like real life!). Each time you read a book, you’ll rewarded with Royal Virtue Points after answering Gallica’s questions.
Royal Virtues are important to level up, as they unlock various quests and dialogue options.
Moreover, most books are automatically unlocked in the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf. Thus, you won’t have to go out of your way to find them.
In this article, we’ve listed every book in Metaphor: ReFantazio, when and where you can find them, and the best answers for each reading.
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How to Find Books
In total, there are 7 books you can find in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Each book will be automatically added to the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf as you progress except one.
The Magical Future can be found between 7/23 and 8/13. After 8/13 passes you will not be able to unlock it.
To get The Magical Future, talk to Julian, a priest. You can find him in Port Brilehaven.
All Books and Their Best Answers
Each book can be read three times. After each reading, Gallica will ask you a question. In the list below, we’ve given the answers you should pick to get the maximum amount of Royal Virtue Points.
| Books | Royal Virtue Acquired | How to Unlock | Reading 1 | Reading 2 | Reading 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New World Travel Diary | Imagination | From 6/24, in the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf. | “You’ve matured.” / “Maybe I’ll write a book about it.” / “Teach me more.” (+4 Imagination) | “The pavilion.” (+4 Imagination) | “Sounds pretty.” (+8 Imagination) |
| Pride and Persuasion | Eloquence | From 6/24, in the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf. | “To gain the upper hand.” (+4 Eloquence) | “Scare them.” (+4 Eloquence) | “Plead with them.” (+8 Eloquence) |
| Bygone Days | Tolerance | From 6/24, in the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf. | – (+4 Tolerance) | – (+4 Tolerance) | – (+8 Tolerance) |
| The Magical Future | Wisdom | Between 7/23 and 8/13, Talk to Julian at the Angler’s Inn Square in Port Brilehaven. | “It won’t work for everyone.” (+4 Wisdom) | “Immediately is too rash.” (+4 Wisdom) | “We have to live and fight on.” (+8 Wisdom) |
| Top Secret Poetry! Do Not Read! | Courage | From 8/13, in the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf after Junah Joins your Party. | – (+5 Courage) | – (+5 Courage) | – (+10 Courage) |
| How to Walk Outside the Island | Tolerance | From 9/7, in the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf after Eupha Joins the Party. | – (+6 Tolerance) | – (+6 Tolerance) | – (+12 Tolerance) |
| Literacy Workbook | Imagination | From 9/17, in the Gauntlet Runner’s Bookshelf after Basilio Joins the Party. | – (+6 Imagination) | – (+6 Imagination) | – (+12 Imagination) |
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