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What's going on?!

Still no news?!

Can anyone give us a detailed report on the situation?!

General!

The Quagoa are trying to invade our stronghold!

So, there's enough of them to overpower the magic defense items we've installed?

Seal the gates!

But there are still soldiers fighting out there...

Fool! The tens of thousands of lives in Feo Jera are more important!

Seal the gates!

Don't let any of them in!

Spearmen, to the front!

Magicians, lightning attack!

Thunder Ball!

Thunder Spear!

Hurry and seal the gates!

It's fine! The fangs and teeth of Quagoa can't tear through these gates!

If you ask me, we should consider abandoning Feo Jera.

You think so, too?

Message! Message!

General! It's an emergency!

An undead appeared at the above-ground entrance wanting to talk about the Quagoa!

An undead?!

They said they got information from a Quagoa they captured in Feo Raidho.

They found out the Quagoa figured out a way to get across the Great Chasm

and rushed over here to warn us.

I'm the ruler of the Sorcerer Kingdom, Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.

I am the general of the dwarven army.

I'm honored the general himself has come to greet me.

How are things with the Quagoa?

I see.

You understand the situation just from my coming to greet you myself.

Of course.

It seems the Sorcerer King is already aware of everything.

We've managed to hold the Quagoa at bay for now.

But since we have no additional forces, we're considering abandoning the city.

I've come to establish a relationship with your kingdom.

It would be problematic if your kingdom were to fall.

Would you consider accepting my assistance?

I will have to discuss that with my superiors, the Regency Council.

I don't mind the wait.

However, there's a saying that a congress often dances, but does not progress.

I understand.

General!

Your Majesty, the Sorcerer King, please lend us the strength of your kingdom.

Looks like the Great Chasm that's famous for its impregnability is useless

once we manage our way around it.

The rare minerals in their hands will soon be ours.

Lord Riyuro will be very happy.

Hey, report to the main force behind us that we've secured the invasion route.

Understood!

Are they surrendering?

Time to massacre the dwarves.

Let's go!

Hey, shorties! Come on out!

Wh-What's going on?

Are the dwarves counterattacking?

No way! They never go on the offensive.

Wh-What're those?

Giant dwarves?!

D-Destroy the bridge!

Lord Yohz!

Those things looked like golems.

Golems?

A type of monster.

The dwarves must have tamed them somehow.

They shouldn't be able to climb their way back up.

Retreat!

We've got to report this to Lord Riyuro!

Our kingdom currently has no king and is run by the Regency Council.

I see.

Please wait here for a moment.

Of course.

What?!

Wh-What's wrong, Your Majesty?!

Oh, nothing. Some personal business.

Please don't mind me.

Th-Then, I'll speak with the Regency Council immediately.

Two of the Death Knights I created have been eliminated.

They were both defeated at the same time...

If it was the work of a single opponent,

they'd have to be level 45 at very least...

Have I finally found a player?

A player would have no problem taking care of two Death Knights.

Maybe I've found the culprit that brainwashed Shalltear...

Thank you for waiting.

Please follow me.

Yes.

His Majesty the Sorcerer King is entering!

I am the king of the Sorcerer Kingdom, Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown.

Th-Thank you for coming, Your Majesty.

Please sit for now.

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Secretary General

First, we'd like to thank you on behalf of our kingdom.

Without you, I am sure our kingdom would have fallen.

It's only natural to help one another in dire times.

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Governor of Caves and Mines

The General tells us that you wish to establish

a friendly trade relationship with our kingdom...

That is correct.

We hope to interest you in fresh vegetables and foods that are hard to obtain in your kingdom...

As well as liquor from the human kingdoms and the Sorcerer Kingdom.

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Merchant Guildmaster

And what goods do you want from our kingdom in exchange?

First, I want mineral ores. My kingdom lacks a good source of them.

I see.

We also desire equipment.

I've heard that dwarven equipment is of very high quality.

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Forgemaster

We cannot thank you enough for the help against the Quagoa,

but we can't give an immediate answer to this request.

That's fine, of course.

Now, about the Quagoa...

Our kingdom took care of their initial attack of our own accord. Isn't that right?

Yes.

If the gates had been breached without your presence,

we would have needed to mobilize the people and fight to the death within the city.

However, the city of Feo Jera is still not completely safe.

Now that they've found a way to get past the Great Chasm,

the Quagoa will definitely attack again.

It would be problematic if your kingdom were to fall.

What say you? Would you accept my assistance?

With our kingdom's power, we can prevent the invasion of your kingdom quite for some time.

That would be very beneficial for us, but...

For instance, we could go to their nest in... Feo Berkana, was it?

We could reclaim the old dwarven royal capital for you.

Take back the royal capital?!

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Brewmaster

That would be too dangerous, Your Majesty.

The eight clans of Quagoa have been unified, becoming a powerful force under a single clan lord.

It's impossible to get to the royal capital.

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Director of Food Production

There are three dangerous areas that have to be crossed.

Even if you're lucky enough to get through those areas,

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High Priest of Earth

there's a terrifying frost dragon in the way.

Oh? A dragon?

Your Majesty, are you still saying you can reclaim our royal capital?

Yes.

This sounds too good to be true!

Why would you help us to that extent?! What do you want?!

Watch your words.

It's like a complete stranger offering you some delicious booze!

There's gotta be some kind of ulterior motive!

Your suspicion is warranted.

First, I'd rather have friendly relations with a race that has a concept of trade

and more common sense than the Quagoa.

I also know that the losing side is always more grateful for help than the winning side.

The second reason is that you have something I want for my services.

I see. You want a fitting reward?

I want to invite all the runesmiths of your country to my own kingdom.

What'd you say?!

Do you want to turn them into slaves?!

How could I turn the people of a friendly country into slaves?

I want to gather all the runesmiths and have them forge items in my country.

How about getting exclusive first access to the purchase of any rune crafted items instead?

No. That's not enough of a benefit for me.

I want to become the exclusive producer of rune technology.

This is what I want in exchange for reclaiming your kingdom's royal capital.

When will you give a response to my offer?

Well, perhaps tomorrow...

We're currently being attacked by the Quagoa!