The Netherworld of Earth near the Stepping Stones of Dragon has many useful minerals.

And the terrain there has high research value, as the fissure is thought to have been created by the power of Tiamat and not naturally formed.

It offers us a unique opportunity to observe subterranean minerals and life forms which we wouldn't normally have access to.

And that seems to be why Pandaemonium is taking an interest in the region.

The mission at hand requires you to eradicate creatures in the area and bring back certain objects.

Player: Ask about the mission in detail.

But the mission won't be easy.

Most of the creatures there are very vicious. And you also have to buy a Disposable Aether Refining Device to complete the mission.

The Crystals of Antiquity you obtain from the creatures must be refined immediately to be able to use its Aether.

This is quite a troublesome task, but you will be compensated amply for it.

But you have to realize that it is a tough mission. Will you undertake the mission?

Player: Accept.

The creatures you must target are Gemstone Pincer, Ore Caltrops, Mud Vespine, Tentacled Vespine, Rive Neokin, and Giggling Puca.

They don't seem related to each other at all, but they are survivors from when the fissure was first formed.

They all have the Antiquity Crystal in their body, which is basically an unstable Aether crystal. It means they are not completely contaminated by Drana.

Bring 9 Crystals of Antiquity and a Disposable Aether Refining Device to refine them, and you will receive a reward.

Okay, I'll be waiting for your return.

Player: End dialog.

Are you back already?

You have some amazing skills, if you really completed the mission already!

So, you did bring 9 Antiquity Crystal, right? You didn't forget Disposable Aether Refining Device, right?

Player: Hand over the items you brought.

I'm sorry, but I can't give you the reward.

You know well why, don't you?

You must bring both 9 Antiquity Crystal and a Disposable Aether Refining Device.

Player: End dialog.

There are 9 Crystals of Antiquity.

Congratulations. Your mission was successful.

Aether extracted from the crystal you brought will be put to good use for the Asmodians, Player.

Here is the reward I promised.

You are allowed to repeat this mission whenever you want. I urge you to try again if you wish.