The fortresses in the upper layer have hidden Balaur Treasuries that are quite a bit larger than the others. Don't you find that suspicious?

Player: "I never thought about it."

I've heard that the Balaur in those chambers have strange items...perhaps weapons, perhaps devices whose purpose we could not possibly know.

Player: "Sounds like we should investigate."

I'd like to get some of those Cores of Time and Space to study. What if they're related to how the Balaur seem to teleport around at will?

Player: Accept.

You may have to look hard to get all the devices I'd like to study, but I'll reward you well.
Ranx Patrol Legate, The 38th Draconute Elite Sentry Captain, and Ranx Scout Captain have the Blue Rift Cores, while Ranx Archmage, The 38th Naga Elite High Mage, and Ranx Deathbringer have the Red Rift Cores.

And Ranx Sartip, The 38th Drakan Elite Healer Captain, and Ranx Quaestor have the White Rift Cores. Blood for blood!

Player: "Blood for blood."

The Asmodians, Elyos, and Balaur all have their own teleportation magics, but none are perfect. Whoever perfects that skill first will win this war.

If these devices could help us develop our teleportation methods...well, that's why I'd like to check them out.

Player: "Here they are."

Thanks, but I'll need a few more to study.

Player: "I'll be back, then."

These sure are strange. I'll need a lot of time to study them, I suspect.