Was truly excellent decision to expand to Reshanta. Earn here in one month what takes whole year in Asmodae and Ely...in Asmodae.

But now Quairerk Traders have their eye on the Abyss trade!

They would take for nothing what Black Cloud worked so hard to get, nyerk. You will help, yes?

Player: "Where do I come in?"

Have prepared special agreement for staff operation officer at each for...Fortress.

Jakurerk has it right here, see?

Player: "What kind of agreement?"

Black Cloud Traders sells at much, much cheaper price. If Fortress Daevas agree to trade only with the Black Cloud Traders, get best and lowest prices, yes?

Many fortresses here. Many signatures needed. How to get...?

Daeva surely understands? Will spread wings and fly for signatures? Jakurerk cannot possibly visit every fortress in Reshanta, nyerk.

Player: Accept.

Thank you, Daeva. Must ask staff operation officer of each fortress to sign at bottom. Maybe not all fortresses agree, but must ask, yes?

If some do not, must at least make a mark to show understanding. Is Shugo way.

Player: "I can handle that."

You look as if you came running here in a hurry. Do you have a secret order from Pandaemonium or something?

Don't keep me waiting--I'm a busy woman.

Player: "It's about this contract...."

It beats around the bush a lot, but ultimately what they want is exclusive trading rights.

Well, we won't last long in the Abyss without goods the Black Cloud Traders carry...

Okay. I'll sign it.

Player: "Thanks."

Do you have business here, Player?

Does it have something to do with those papers in your hand?

Player: "I have this contract..."

The Black Cloud Traders want a monopoly on trade, eh? I'm reluctant to agree, but the fact is they already control commerce around here.

Anyway, the discounts are good, right? I'll sign for you.

Player: "Thank you."

First the Elyos, then a Dredgion...what a day!

So what did you want?

Player: "Jakurerk's drawn up this contract...."

Those Shugos--always trying to get a deal.

Still, the terms don't look bad for us. Do I need to sign it here?

There you go. If that's all, I really need to rest.

Player: "Thanks for taking the time to sign."

They told me someone was here to see me. What's it about?

Player: "A trade deal with the Black Cloud Traders."

Hmmm...well, the contract itself seems fine, but I'm still suspicious. I'm guessing they offered the same terms to the Elyos.

Nothing we can do in any case. We need the Black Cloud Traders, so I'll sign this for you.

Player: "I really appreciate it."

The Elyos are like Klaws--there's just no end to them no matter how many you kill.

You wanted to see me?

Player: "It's about this trade agreement...."

Huh. And here I thought it was something urgent.

You came all the way here just to run an errand for a Shugo?

I don't care who supplies the goods as long as we get the supplies we need on time. I'll sign it if you want, but this had better not be a problem later.

Player: "I appreciate it."

Are you our reinforcements? We're really glad to see you.

Player: "No, I brought a contract...."

You're going to each fortress to collect these signatures? Amazing.

I couldn't care less which Shugo merchants control the trade in the Abyss, anyway. Where do I sign?

Player: "Right here. Thanks."

Thank Azphel you're here. Do you have the enemy troop movements I need?

Player: "No, but I have this contract."

The Black Cloud Traders? We've been receiving goods through the Quairerk Traders until now.

I guess it can't be too shady--look how many others have signed it.

The Quairerks are constantly missing delivery dates anyway.

Player: "Thanks for signing!"

You know, things are going pretty well here at the moment. Yesterday I wouldn't have had time to stop and chat with you.

By the way, what's that in your hand?

Player: "It's a contract from the Black Cloud Traders."

They're smart all right. They always know how to get something big in exchange for something small.

The true victor in this war may be neither the Asmodians nor the Elyos, but the Shugos!

Yes, I'll sign the contract. The terms seem advantageous to us, at least.

Player: "Thanks!"

Ah, a stranger! We're a little out of the way here--we don't see too many new faces.

What brings you here?

Player: "I need your signature...."

You know Shugos look like harmless animals, but I wonder if they're not actually braver than Daevas.

I'll sign it for the sake of Jakurerk's courage, though I have my doubts things will turn out the way he wishes.

Player: "Thank you!"

Joyous Shugo Dancing!

Daeva must take this. Small small reward for great great service.