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

Shugo must consolidate the place of the Black Cloud Merchants in Reshanta.

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.

You keep listening.

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 fortresses and get them to sign this contract, ak?

The way is too dangerous for Shugo and Daeva also has a greater reputation in the fortresses than Shugo. Daeva is an Elyos after all, ak.

You ask what's in the document.

The Daevas in the fortresses must promise to the Black Cloud Merchants that they will only trade with the Black Cloud Merchants. In return, the Black Cloud Merchants will offer their goods to the Elyos at lower prices, ak.

The price would be significantly lower than it is now, so Daevas wouldn't suffer from this, ak.

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

Daeva will be in Reshanta anyway so I'm sure Daeva will also be visiting the fortresses, ak.

Accept Decline

You could not have chosen a better time.

I could really use help here.

Can I ask you for a few favours?

What do you have in your hand?

You hand over the Black Cloud Merchants' Document and explain the matter.

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.

You end the conversation.

I've been expecting you.

Did you get me the supplies?

Did you get what I asked you for personally too?

You hand over the Black Cloud Merchants' Document and explain the matter.

Well this is interesting. The Black Cloud Merchants are really ambitious.

They already have a monopoly on trade in the Abyss, but it seems that's not enough for them.

The document is very excessive, but that's probably because we're supposed to recognise the Black Cloud Merchants as official traders.

Well, the terms of the contract aren't bad for us, so I'll sign.

But then why didn't the Quartermaster come? Did you see him by any chance?

You end the conversation.

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.

You hand over the Black Cloud Merchants' Document and explain the matter.

I understand very well what it's about.

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

If they want the authorisation they're after then they should come here in person.

Instead, they prefer to waste the time of our most important Elyos.

I'll sign for your sake, [%username], but something like this had better not happen again in future.

You end the conversation.

Did Daeva really receive all the signatures?

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

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

Now that Jakunerk has the signatures, Jakunerk's work can begin.

Can Jakunerk assign Daeva the first shipment, ak?

You keep listening.

Daeva just has to bring the Supply Boxes to the fortresses that signed.

It'll go easier this time because Daeva knows the way, ak.

Jakunerk is asking Daeva to do this, ak.

You end the conversation.

I've spent all day doing inventory and I'm terribly exhausted.

Now, what brings you here?

I hope it isn't anything bad. I already have a headache from all the worrying about where I'm supposed to get the missing goods from.

You hand over the Black Cloud Merchants' Supply Box and explain the matter.

I didn't even think of that.

My headache is almost completely gone now that I see the Supply Box from the Black Cloud Merchants.

I've already sent a message to say that I need new supplies, but not in my wildest dream would I have thought that I'd get them from the Black Cloud Merchants.

If I need anything, I'll just ask the Black Cloud Merchants.

You end the conversation.

Ah, wonderful.

Out scouts have reported that there have been more and more Asmodians creeping around near the base lately.

I was already in a bad mood because nothing is working... and now this!

But anyway, what brings you here?

You hand over the Black Cloud Merchants' Supply Box and explain the matter.

Hmm, I thought it wouldn't be too realistic for use to work together with the Black Cloud Merchants...

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 think about this. If there's a problem then you have to bear the responsibility.

You end the conversation.

I heard that someone was distributing Supply Boxes in the fortresses.

But I didn't think it would be you, [%username].

Why are you running errands for the Shugos? Just let me have a look at the goods first.

You hand over the Black Cloud Merchants' Supply Box and explain the matter.

Just as I heard.

The goods are from the Black Cloud Merchants are good quality. So I have nothing against trading with them in future too.

Will someone else besides you come next time, [%username]?

Reshanta is a dangerous place and I'm worried.

You end the conversation.

Ah, Daeva survived, ak!

No, no, of course Shugo was totally sure that Daeva would definitely return, ak.

Did Daeva deliver the Supply Boxes, ak?

You give your report.

Has Daeva done everything, ak?

Shugo never would have thought Daeva would return so quickly, ak.

It really hurts Shugo's soul when Shugo thinks how tough it must have been for Daeva, ak. Nyerk!

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

Talk to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Ab1_1132_Quest_Li].

Talk to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Ab1_1131_Quest_Li].

Talk to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Ab1_1141_Quest_Li].

Bring the document to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Shugo_AB1_3].

Deliver a Supply Box to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Ab1_1132_Merchant_Li].

Deliver a Supply Box to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Ab1_1131_Merchant_Li].

Deliver a Supply Box to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Ab1_1141_Merchant_Li].

Report to [%dic:STR_DIC_N_Shugo_AB1_3].

Go to the responsible party in each fortress and get their signatures so that the Black Cloud Merchants can move into Reshanta.

Jakunerk wanted to secure the Black Cloud Merchants' move into Reshanta. His first idea was to establish a trade contract with the responsible parties in each fortress.

He entrusted you with a document which stated that the fortresses would only trade with the Black Cloud Merchants, but would receive goods at lower prices in return. You received a mission to obtain the signatures of all the Staff Officers.

You travelled to the fortresses and collected the signatures. When you brought it to Jakunerk, he asked you to delivery the first Supply Boxes.

After you delivered the boxes and returned, Jakunerk thanked you and gave you a large reward.

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