We have new orders, nyerk.

I'm glad that we moved to Reshanta, nyerk.

I've earned the equivalent of a year's worth of money in Elysea and Asmodae in just a month here.

I don't know how they found out about it, but the Quairerk Traders from Pandaemonium are trying to take over.

We've worked so hard to cultivate this region, and they are trying to claim it for free, nyerk!

Player: (Keep listening.)

I can't let them take over.

So, after a long discussion with our leader, we've decided to make a deal with the supply officer in each fortress.

(Waves the parchment) This is the contract, nyerk.

Player: "What does the contract say?"

Basically, it's a document promising low prices if they agree to trade exclusively with the Black Cloud Traders.

They will be able to buy stuff much cheaper than before, so they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

The problem is who's going to go and get signatures on this contract...

That's right. I want Daeva to get the signatures on the contract, nyerk.

It's too dangerous for me because the mission involves visiting all the fortresses in Reshanta, nyerk.

Player: Accept

Just get the Staff Operation Officer's signature at each fortress. Of course, some of them may not agree to the terms.

Even if they decline my offer, you need to get their signature confirming that they have read the contract.

So, you still have to get their signature, even if they don't agree to the terms, nyerk.

Player: End conversation.

Well, what can I do for you?

Did you bring a secret order from Pandaemonium or something?

Just get down to business already.

Player: Hand over Jakurerk's contract and explain.

(Slowly reads through the contract.)

I've read the contract.

So, basically, they want us to officially recognize the Black Cloud Traders.

Well, we can't survive in the Abyss without using goods sold by the Black Cloud Traders...

Okay. We will accept the deal with the Black Cloud Traders.

I'm going to check the contract one last time. I might have missed something.

(Signs and hands over the contract) Here you go. Tell Jakurerk to visit our fortress sometime.

Player: End conversation.

What brings you here, Player?

You look like you have something on your mind.

Is it something to do with that thing in your hand?

Player: Hand over Jakurerk's contract and explain.

This is a monopoly contract.

The Black Cloud Traders...

I don't like doing business with such a shady group, but I guess I have no choice since they have dominated the market here.

Are you sure we can get goods at low prices?

If anything goes wrong, this is all on you.

Hoho, I'm just joking. Here you go. I've already signed it.

Player: End conversation.

I'm so tired after dealing with the Elyos all day.

They've even come as far as Dredgion.

Anyway, what brings you here?

Player: Hand over Jakurerk's contract and explain.

I took a quick look at the contract... but I only glanced over it.

Those Shugos always want the same thing.

But the fact that you brought the contract over makes me think it's worth signing. Where do I sign?

(Quickly signs the contract.)

Here. I'm going to get some rest, if you don't have anything else for me.

Player: End conversation.

Are you here to help us with the battle?

I'm glad you came. We are short on soldiers at the moment.

Player: Hand over Jakurerk's contract and explain.

You're visiting every fortress to get signatures?

I can't believe you're doing that.

Both you and the Shugos.

Well, whatever. I don't care which Shugo merchant group dominates the market in the Abyss.

Player: End conversation.

What can I do for you?

Did you find something suspicious at the enemy base?

If it's bad news... Just tell me what it is.

Player: Hand over Jakurerk's contract and explain.

The Black Cloud Traders? I have never heard of them...

I only buy goods from the Quairerk Traders.

I see that many other fortresses have signed it, so at least they are not a bunch of crooks.

I have been annoyed recently, because the Quairerks have not been delivering goods on time, so I think I'm going to change supplier.

Player: End conversation.

Things have been going great recently.

I even have time to talk to you, Player.

What's that in your hand?

Player: Hand over Jakurerk's contract and explain.

Oh, they are quite clever, trying to get something bigger by giving up something small.

I think the real winner of this battle isn't the Asmodians or the Elyos, it's the Shugos.

They are achieving their goal without drawing a single drop of blood.

It seems like we could also benefit from the contract, so I'm going to sign it.

Player: End conversation.

What's the situation like elsewhere?

Since this area is so isolated, it's hard for us to figure out what is happening in other places.

You must have visited many places on your way here. What do you think? Are the Asmodians doing well?

Player: Hand over Jakurerk's contract and explain.

(Reads the contract and laughs.)

Those Shugos are brave.

They look like weaklings on the outside, but I'm starting to think that they are even braver than Daevas or Balaur.

I'll sign the contract for their bravery.

Although I'm not sure if things will go they as intended.

Player: End conversation.

Did you really get all the signatures? I thought you would only get half of them if you were lucky.

I can't believe this. This is amazing, nyerk.

Here, take this. Daeva deserves it for all the hard work.

This contract is like treasure to the Black Cloud Traders, nyerk.