The World

"Seems that way," Mortal said, trying to hide her annoyance at Noct taking the contents of the treasure. Noct began walking off towards the west exit.

*As they're walking around the ring to the west exit.*

Thiera: Is something wrong, Mortal? You sound a little annoyed.
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*The room after the ascending staircase is vaguely J-shaped, featuring a Magic Portal at the center. Out of the Portal, 2 golems emerge.*
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Zalera: I guess we'll need a level 15-20 area. Oh, but we'll need to be in Theta Server for that, won't we?

Monudon:<Two!? Great!>

*Monudon charges one of the golems, stabbing the central orb*

"Yeah," Hector said.

"Hm, no, its nothing," Mortal said, "I just wasn't expecting such a strong enemy."

*It raises one of its "legs" to slam down at him, while the other one moves around it to get to his side.*
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Thiera: Alright, then.

*The next room is a small chamber containing 2 skeletons, a treasure chest, & another west exit.*
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*Zalera selects Other Servers from the Chaos Gate, & warps them to Dun Loireag.*

Zalera: Do you have any elemental skills? And should we get a third person?

Noct heads to the exit, Mortal goes for the skeletons and treasure.

"No to the first, and yes to the second," Hector replied.

Zalera: I could get some elemental skills & act as the caster? Then we could find a Heavy Blade or Axeman to be our third?
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*The chest contains The Hanged Man, one of the skeletons has a Holy Sap. In the next room is the Gott Statue, a goblin-like creature clutching a large club. Sitting on the treasure chest is a Wavemaster in black-&-red robes, with a golden staff that features 2 spikes around a red orb. The character himself is male, styled to look like a man who just passed middle aged, & now was getting wrinkles & had gray hair.*

Euryale: I take it we don't get the treasure.

Wiseman: That depends on how adequate your payment is. I'd hate for one of us to come down here for nothing, after all.

"What exactly is it that you want anyway?" Noct asked.

"Sure," Hector replied.

*Zalera sets off into the town looking for someone. He finally finds a green Heavy Blade with bulky, spiked green armor near the scroll shop. Zalera is practically right behind him when he abruptly turns around, causing Zalera to jump back.*

Cactus: Oh...hello.
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Wiseman: I wanted to ask if any of you have ever heard of Aura.

Aroma: Oh, yes, she is my sister.

Wiseman: And what about Morganna Mode Gone?

Aroma: That's my mother's name. I get the feeling that she isn't very nice, though.

Wiseman: And Juchiro Tokuoka?

Aroma: No, I'm afraid I've never heard of him before.

Wiseman: Interesting...very interesting...interesting enough to warrant both rewards.

*Wiseman slides off of the chest, steps aside, & gestures for someone to take it.*

Wiseman: The keywords you are looking for are Delta Hideous Someone's Giant. But the area is protected. You cannot warp in from the Chaos Gate.

"How then do we get there?" Noct asked. Mortal did not go for any of the chests, since she took all the others. Sab didn't either.

"Hello, we are looking for a third person for our party," Hector said, waving. "You look suitable. Join us."

Cactus: Whoa, slow down there, buddy. Where are you going? What are you doing?

Zalera: We're going to level grind at one of the 15-20 range fields.

Cactus: That's a little low level for me, but I might do it. You aren't planning to go into a dungeon, are you?

Zalera: No.
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Wiseman: I might know someone who can make the arrangement. But you'll need to be of a much higher level than any of you currently are.

*Euryale shrugs, & walks over to the chest. Before she opens it, she notices Luna glaring at her.*

Euryale: Uhh...did you want something out of it?

Luna: Yes.

Euryale: Okay, then I'll give you some.

Luna: Oh...thank you.

"So, what level do we need?" Noct asked.

"So, are you in..." Hector found the man's name. "Cactus?"

Cactus: I guess so. Just let me get my axe out of the Elf's Haven. I'll meet you at the Chaos Gate. Here's my Member Address.
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Wiseman: The area is Level 30.

*Euryale opens the chest, & the statue falls over.*

Noct shrugged, "Meh, that is only a few more levels."

*Mondudon jumps to the side, striking again*

Euryale: 10-18 levels is a lot.

Wiseman: Persuading my friend to hold off on the operation will be quite costly.
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*The pedestal hits the ground where he was just a moment ago. The golem turns to continue attacking.*

*Monudon also continues to attack the golem*

"Who exactly is your friend, and what is your interest in all of this," Noct asked, "Who are you? I'm starting to feel like this is The World's version of some sketchy, back alley drug deal."

Wiseman: I consider myself a merchant, with a particular interest in the trade of information. That is why I can't answer your other question. Well, that, and that it would be rude of me to tell you about her without her permission.

Aroma: Where is Aura?

Wiseman: That, I simply do not know. I would imagine that she is wherever Tsukasa is.
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*The golem holds swings at Monudon from his left. From his right, the other golem is approaching.*

*Monudon attempts to block the golem's swing*