The higher-ups have given Shugo an important order, ak.

Shugo must consolidate the situation of the Black Cloud Merchants in Balaurea.

If Shugo does this, then nothing else will stand in the way of the Black Cloud Merchants’ further development and, of course, nothing will stand in the way of Shugo’s personal career either, ak.
This means that the Black Cloud Merchants need an agreement with the Elyos.

(Waves a scroll in front of you) Could Daeva perhaps go to the bases in Balaurea and get them to sign this contract, ak?

The way is too dangerous for Shugo and Daeva also has a greater reputation in the bases than Shugo. Daeva is an Elyos after all, nyerk.
The Daevas in the fortresses must promise to the Black Cloud Merchants that they will trade with the Black Cloud Merchants.

In return, the Black Cloud Merchants will offer their goods to the Elyos at lower prices, ak.

Well, will Daeva help to obtain these signatures for the Black Cloud Merchants, ak?

Daeva is visiting lots of bases anyway, nyerk.
Shugo asks Daeva to help, even if it won’t be easy.

Daeva only needs to collect signatures of base quartermasters. Of course not every quartermaster will react positively to the contract.

Shugo has prepared a document with information on the quartermasters. Daeva can use it to convince the quartermasters.
You couldn’t have arrived at a better time.

I could really use help here.

Can I ask you for a few favours?

What do you have in your hand?
The Black Cloud Merchants...

You never know what’s going on in a Shugo’s head.

Have they decided to fight alongside the Elyos? I just don’t believe it.

But I’ll play along for now and sign.
I’ve been expecting you! Did you get me the supplies?

No...? Oh, what is this?

Why hasn’t the supplies unit shown up? Have I been skipped over again? Did you happen to see them on your travels?
It’s terribly embarrassing, but I’ve lost some of my work uniform.

As you can see, I’m not fully attired.

I need to fix this before I report the next supply status.

Hmm... could you come back another time? I’m busy just now.
You think I should get a quick delivery from the Black Cloud Merchants?

Hmm... that would solve my immediate problem, and if I need something quickly again, I can always use them.

Alright, fine, I’ll sign! Could you ask them to send me a list of deliverables, including helmets?

First thing I need is a quick helmet!
Please come back later, I’m busy.

I need to find a helmet quickly and do something about the supplies which haven’t arrived.
You are extremely sensitive, but I don’t think there’s anything you can do to console me right now.

But thanks for trying. Please come back again later.
Did you bring me secret orders?

Your face tells me that it’s something important.

Don’t hesitate now, show me what you’ve got.
I understand very well what it’s about.

But this Jakunerk and the Black Cloud Merchants are thoroughly rude.

If they want to trade, they should come here in person. Why send you in their stead, Daeva?

Your valuable time is just being wasted...

Anyway, we already have suppliers for our needs. Discipline is an important component in any chain of command.

Maybe if they offer goods that don’t exist in Balaurea...
You might see it differently, but it’s important to me.

It’s my conviction as a Daeva.

Now be on your way, please.
They have goods like that?

The Black Cloud Merchants must sell fascinating items the likes of which I’ve never seen before.

There must be something among their wares which the Elyos can use.

I’ll sign. Then that helmet will finally... ah, no, I’m talking to myself.
Money’s no object.

Rules and discipline, those are my conviction as a Daeva.

Now be on your way, please.
Ah, wonderful.

I’ve just heard that the legionaries who went out on patrol have smashed the Asmodians near the base, haha!

That’s a great weight off my shoulders, now I can breath easily.

But anyway, what brings you here?
Hahaha... I can’t imagine that’s really possible, but I have nothing against it.

I don’t care whether I work with the Black Cloud Merchants or with the Wind Breeze Shop. I only need the goods that I ordered.

But remember, if there’s trouble, I’ll hold you responsible! Hahaha!
I’d heard that someone was visiting the bases with a Shugo document.

But I didn’t think it would be you, Player.

I’d love to know how you came to be running errands for the Shugos... but let me take a look at this here document before I say any more...
Just as I’d heard.

It seems the trade war between the Shugos is heating up, and the Black Cloud Merchants are making the first move.

Do you know how I became a quartermaster at my age?

I have the sense of responsibility and duty you need for this position.

I can’t sign this document if you can’t guarantee that the Black Cloud Merchants aren’t trustworthy.
I’ll believe it when I see it.

I’m responsible for supplies here, and need to ensure there are no difficulties at this base.
Sounds very handy, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

I’m responsible for supplies here, and need to ensure there are no difficulties at this base.
Ah... hmm...

That’s not all, according to the list they deliver desserts from all over Atreia.

I reckon this deal could prove to be very good for Elysian morale.

Ah... of course, I’m thinking about more than just eating these desserts.

Hmm... I’ll sign. I hope this deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Did you see any Asmodians on your way over here?

I brought the 22nd armour collection which I receive yesterday to defeat the Asmodians.

Oh... err... did you want something? We need to eradicate the Asmodians without exception.

Only let that scum show themselves here! Your weapons won’t stand a chance against my armour!
Black Cloud Merchants? Never heard of them.

Well, with all these other signatures here, I can’t see there being any harm in it.

But I’m still worried. Are there others beyond the Asmodians we need to be worried about?
I don’t think weapons are so important in battle.

But you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of armour.

We’ve already received sufficient supplies, I don’t need to work about that for a while.
What do you consider more important, Daeva, attack or defence?

I believe the true attack is a perfect defence.

If we can get our hands on armour from different regions, it would greatly help the Elysian strategy.

I’ll sign. May the lady bless you.
Why would food be important?

It’s enough to get the nutrients you need. Our supplies are already sufficient.

Now annihilating the Asmodians, that’s the only thing that interests me!
Did Daeva really receive all the signatures?

Jakunerk is almost in tears when Jakunerk thinks of how much effort Daeva has given, ak.

Here, ak! For a Daeva who completed such a task, a gift this big is only fitting, ak.

This document will be a valuable treasure for the Black Cloud Merchants, ak.