The higher-ups of the Traders have just issued a very important directive.

They have found a way to make sure the Black Cloud Merchants have a secure place in Reshanta.

If Daeva carries out this job well, not only will the Black Cloud Merchants be assured success, but Jakunerk should get a promotion! Akakak!
Akakak! Well, we must get Elyos cooperation!

I would like Daeva to take this document to each fortress and obtain signatures for us.

There are many places that are too dangerous for me to go personally. Also, a Daeva trusts another Daeva more than they trust a Shugo....
It is the directive. We will offer discounts to the Elyos if they will deal only with the Black Cloud Merchants.

Daevas will receive goods at much lower prices--we all benefit, akakak!

Will you take this for me? Get all the signatures that we need?


Akakak, thank you, Daeva! You will be so pleased!

You need to get the signatures from the staff operation officer of each fortress. If they agree, have them sign here.

If they don't agree, then get a signature of confirmation so we know that they read it. I know it will take a while but be as quick as you can.
Ah, Daeva! I'm glad that you're here!

We are actually short of soldiers. I have a few tasks for you.

Er...what's that in your hand?


The Black Cloud Merchants? I see...

So the Shugos have decided to side with the Elyos in the Abyss War, have they? I find that hard to believe, as much as I'd like it to be true.

Gah...I'll take the bait. Maybe something good will even come of it.


Ah, Player!

You've brought the supplies from Teminon Landing, right? Quick, quick--hand them over.


Hmm... The Black Cloud Merchants are quite ambitious, it seems.

They already monopolize trade in the Abyss. Now they need "official recognition," eh?

This doesn't look like a bad deal for us, though. I'll go ahead and sign it. Say, you didn't happen to pass anyone with supplies on the way here...?




Your serious expression gives your thoughts away. You have come on a matter of great importance.

Show me at once.


I think I understand what this is about. This Shugo, though... this Jakunerk... he is impertinent. Indeed, that whole group of Black Cloud Merchants are.

How dare they waste Elyos soldiers on a task so petty as this. They should come themselves if they want any concessions.

I will sign it for your sake, Player, but I will not tolerate this again.




Welcome, Daeva.

You look as though you have business with me. Can I help you with something?


This doesn't help us with the war.

There is no way that they offered this plan to the Elyos and not the Asmodians. Those animals will have the same access to the Traders as we will.

Of course, I'm not against the plan itself, and if we don't sign it and the Asmodians do... Oh, give it here.


I'm exhausted--harassed by enemies all day.

What brings you here?

I hope it's nothing important. I'm far too tired to concentrate on anything important.
I never thought about this before. It's actually refreshing, having spent days talking only about battles.

I wonder what the reactions would be like if I slipped a word on this to the Changarnerk Traders or the Wind Breeze Shop...

I think I'll postpone signing this contract with the Black Cloud Merchants until I've tried that. I will sign it to confirm that I've seen it, though.




Great news! Great news!

I just heard that the Legionaries who went out on patrol crushed the Asmodians who were roaming near the fortress!

I feel as if a load has been taken off my chest. Oh, I can finally breathe. Oh, apologies Daeva. Did you have business here?


Hmm...I'm unsure about this actually happening, but I won't object to it.

It doesn't matter to me if it's the Black Cloud Merchants or the Wind Breeze Shop, as long as we get the supplies we need on time.


I heard that there was someone going around the fortresses with a Shugo document, but I didn't know it was you, Player.

I don't know how you ended up running errands for Shugos...but let me see this document before I say anything more.


It is as I heard.

Apparently the scramble for trade dominance between the Shugos is intensifying, and the Black Cloud Merchants have acted first.

I will sign this contract, as I commend their courage.


Did you see any Asmodians on the way here?

There are some camped nearby; I think they are up to something.

Oh, and uh...did you need something?
Black Cloud Merchants, eh?

With all these other signatures here, it can't be something that would hurt us.

I'll sign it as well, since you recommend it, Player.


What made you come all the way to the Divine Fortress?

This place isn't easy to get to--dangerously and inconveniently located, if I may say so.

Do you have an urgent message from Sanctum?
The Shugos want to extend their operation all the way to the Divine Fortress? The heart of Reshanta? They are very brave.

There is a legend, however, that says the Black Cloud Merchants first discovered the Abyss, so they may know paths unknown to us.

I will sign it. Do stay a while and tell me the news of the places you have been.


Akakak! Look at all the signatures!

You have done a great service for the Black Cloud Merchants. It won't be soon forgotten.

Please take this for all your trouble.