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.

• Accept
• Decline

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.

• ‘I’ll do what I can.’

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?

• 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.

• ‘Sounds like a plan.’

Bring the document that has been signed by the quartermasters to Jakunerk, so that the Black Cloud Merchants can consolidate their position in Balaurea.

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.

• 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 bases in Balaurea and get them to sign this contract, ak?

There are many places that are too dangerous for me; since you would go as an Elyos, that would inspire more trust.

• You ask what’s in the document.

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?

• You ask what’s going on.

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.

• ‘Have you lost your helmet? I have an idea.’
• ‘Have you lost your top? I have an idea.’
• ‘We all make mistakes. You get used to it eventually.’

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!

• ‘I’ll do what I can.’

Please come back later, I’m busy.

I need to find a helmet quickly and do something about the supplies which haven’t arrived.

• ‘Have you lost your helmet? I have an idea.’
• ‘We all make mistakes. You get used to it eventually.’

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.

• ‘Have you lost your helmet? I have an idea.’
• ‘Have you lost your top? I have an idea.’

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 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...

• ‘Doesn’t it get tiring sticking to the rules all the time?’
• ‘They have a lot of unusual items, such as a medicine which can make scars simply disappear...’
• ‘They’ll make us a good offer. You should trust them.’

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 a lot of unusual items, such as a medicine which can make scars simply disappear...’
• ‘They’ll make us a good offer. You should trust them.’

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.

• ‘You’ve made the right decision.’

Money’s no object.

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

Now be on your way, please.

• ‘Doesn’t it get tiring sticking to the rules all the time?’
• ‘They have a lot of unusual items, such as a medicine which can make scars simply disappear...’

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?

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

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!

• ‘Agreed.’

I’d heard that someone was visiting the bases with a Shugo document.

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

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...

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

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.

• ‘It’s a trading company from Reshanta. Surely that’s trustworthy enough for you?’
• ‘Wouldn’t it be advantageous to do business with the Black Cloud Merchants anyway?’
• ‘Their list of goods includes thins like sweet delicacies from Reshanta.’

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.

• ‘Wouldn’t it be advantageous to do business with the Black Cloud Merchants anyway?’
• ‘Their list of goods includes thins like sweet delicacies from Reshanta.’

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.

• ‘It’s a trading company from Reshanta. Surely that’s trustworthy enough for you?’
• ‘Their list of goods includes thins like sweet delicacies from Reshanta.’

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.

• ‘I’ll do what I can.’

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!

• You show the Black Cloud Merchants Document.

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?

• ‘They trade all kinds of weapons too.’
• ‘They trade all kinds of armour too.’
• ‘They trade all kinds of food too.’

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.

• ‘They trade all kinds of armour too.’
• ‘They trade all kinds of food too.’

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.

• ‘I’ll do what I can.’

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!

• ‘They trade all kinds of weapons too.’
• ‘They trade all kinds of armour too.’

Ah, Daeva returns!

Good work, akakak! It can’t have been easy. It’s a hard business.

Did Daeva get lots of signatures?

• You hand over the signed document.

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.

Jakunerk wanted to secure the Black Cloud Merchants’ move into Balaurea, so he wanted to sign a trade contract with the quartermasters of the individual bases.

He entrusted you with a document which stated that the bases would only trade with the Black Cloud Merchants, but would receive goods at lower prices in return. You accepted the task and collected the signatures of all the quartermasters.

You visited the individual bases and gave Jakunerk the signed document. He was very grateful.