In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's pivotal "Necessary Evil" quest, players face a difficult moral dilemma: siding with Semine or Hashek. This guide outlines the key decisions and their consequences.
Quest Walkthrough:
Following the "Back in the Saddle" quest, "Necessary Evil" begins with von Bergow assigning Hans and Henry to gather intelligence from Nebakov Fortress and interrogate a prisoner. The interrogation's outcome dictates whether von Bergow targets Semine or Nebakov. This walkthrough focuses on the Semine path, presenting the most challenging choices.
Prisoner Interrogation:
Successful interrogation requires passing Speech checks. Options include:
- "We’ll put in a good word for you." (20 Impression)
- "Istvan and I are old acquaintances." (20 Impression)
- "Otherwise, it’ll end badly for you." (17 Intimidation)
Alternatively, torture can extract information. The interrogation reveals Semine's involvement with bandits. Reporting this to von Bergow initiates the attack on Semine, while withholding this information leads to an attack on Nebakov.
Attacking Semine or Nebakov:
Attacking Semine leads to further difficult decisions involving Hashek. Choosing Nebakov avoids the Semine conflict, but morally compromises letting Semine escape consequence for the innocent lives lost under his indirect command. Attacking Semine, while potentially morally justifiable, necessitates staying with the party to prevent the town's complete annihilation.
Siding with Semine or Hashek:
A conversation with Hashek reveals his thirst for revenge against Semine. The crucial choice:
- "Hashek is right." (Sides with Hashek, resulting in the town's massacre.)
- "Olda deserves a trial." (Sides with Semine.)
Siding with Semine, despite his wrongdoing, prevents further bloodshed caused by Hashek's scorched-earth approach. After defeating Hashek, advising Semine to burn their estate and flee progresses the quest. Choosing Hashek results in the town's destruction. Olda's fate (life or death at Hashek's hands) is also decided here.
Reporting to von Bergow:
Finally, Henry and Hans report to von Bergow. The final choice:
- Remain silent, letting Hans handle the report (maintaining favor with von Bergow).
- Speak up, detailing the Semine events (potentially impacting von Bergow's opinion).
Silence and letting Hans speak maintains favor with von Bergow, allowing for a more diplomatic approach and focusing von Bergow's attention on Nebakov.
This comprehensive guide helps navigate the complex moral choices in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's "Necessary Evil" quest. Remember, each decision significantly impacts the narrative and its consequences.
