Forging a New Path

Kkokko: Victims that were kidnapped by the Astin Mercenaries and the Aullaeu, come together! We are holding a rally to demand compensation!

Kkokko: Eh? A Daeva wants to join the rally too, nyerk? Then go to the Aullaeu Village Border just ahead.

Kkokko: You'd better take a look at this flyer, nyerk.

Kkokko: We can't just sit around like this, nyerk!

Xiao: You were brave to show up, and I respect that, nyerk. But Kochi! You do know why we called you here, right?

Kochi: I do. And it's complete nonsense, nyerk. There will be no compensation.

Xiao: Nyerk!? You made investment decisions without considering the risks!

Xiao: If merchant guild members suffered because of that, it's only right the one in charge should take responsibility. Why are you avoiding us?

Kochi: It's not avoiding responsibility, nyerk. Didn't you sign an agreement when joining? It accepted any and all risks of business.

Kochi: Do you think I pay you high wages for no reason, nyerk? That amount includes hazard pay!

Xiao: We figured you'd say that, so we checked back over the agreement. Nowhere does it say our lives would be on the line, nyerk!

Xiao: Provide psychological counseling and compensation for kidnapping victims, nyerk!

Kochi: I refuse to accept such ridiculous demands! The merchant guild has already suffered enough. In times like these, we must stick together, nyerk!

Xiao: And after causing this whole mess, you're still clinging to your title as guild master? Don't make me laugh, nyerk!

Kochi: There's no one to replace me, so what can I do? I'd like to see you try and do my job!

Xiao: Nyerk! Fine! I'll leave the Wind Breeze Merchants and create my own guild!

Kochi: Go ahead. I have nothing more to say to you, nyerk. If you want to talk, do it through Bao. I'm leaving.

Xiao: Kochi is the worst! I'll show you what a real guild master is, nyerk! I never liked the name "Wind Breeze" anyway!

Xiao: Aren't you the Daeva who rescued me from Night Dew Cave, nyerk? To establish a merchant guild, I need skilled assistants, nyerk.

Xiao: How about it, nyerk? Once we start making good Kina, I'll give you a share.

Xiao: Thank you! By the way, what's your name, nyerk? I'm Xiao.

Xiao: ‹your name›? I've heard many Daeva names, but I think yours is the best, nyerk.

Xiao: To establish a merchant guild, we need capital, merchant registrations, and two other founders. I can handle the capital and registration, nyerk. ‹your name›, you go find another founder.

Xiao: You're asking if I can register you as a founder, nyerk? Hmm... there's no precedent of a Daeva founder of a Shugo merchant guild, so it might be difficult.

Xiao: No need to be disappointed. You can still be a shareholder! I already have some Shugo in mind for founders, nyerk.

Xiao: One is named Pai. He was kidnapped with me. Since he attended the rally, he should be around here, nyerk.

Xiao: The other one is Soso, nyerk. She was a kidnapping victim, too. You'll find her at the Southern Shugo Station.

Xiao: Get them to sign this agreement and come meet me again, nyerk.

Pai: Xiao is creating a new merchant guild? I'm all for it, nyerk!

Pai: After seeing Kochi's attitude earlier, the Wind Breeze Merchants are doomed, nyerk. I'd gladly sign ten founder agreements.

Pai: Here you go, nyerk! I need to ask Xiao what else is needed and prepare together.

Soso: Xiao recommended me as a founder for the new Merchants, nyerk? That's great! I was wondering where to go after leaving the Wind Breeze Merchants.

Soso: Starting again from scratch isn't a bad idea, nyerk. Here's the signed agreement. I'll ask Xiao for more details.

Xiao: You already got everything? You really are the best. But... I've hit an unexpected snag, nyerk.

Xiao: When I went to register our new guild, I was told we needed to have a headquarters first. But I still haven't found anywhere.

Matti: Don't worry about that!

Nai: We can solve that problem, nyerk!

Matti: There's a place the Wind Breeze Merchants used before moving to Tolbas Forest, nyerk!

Nai: The furnishings and structures are still there, so we can reuse them, nyerk.

Matti: With a mountain behind us blocking the wind! Perfect!

Nai: And a river in front! You couldn't ask for a better spot, nyerk!

Xiao: Huh? Why would they abandon such a good location, nyerk?

Nai: The Aullaeu were taking over the area, so they moved headquarters as part of the expansion, nyerk.

Xiao: Isn't it too dangerous, then? Hmm... No, it's just too good to give up on.

Xiao: Once we're up and running, the Wind Breeze Merchants won't hesitate to interfere. But if we're right next to the Aullaeu Village, they won't dare come close!

Xiao: Good! I'll use that place as the first headquarters of the... Thunder Lightning Merchants! If it's been abandoned for so long, there might be dangerous things inside.

Xiao: ‹your name›, can you go check on it for us, nyerk?

Matti: I'll show you the spot. It's a cave southeast of the Forest of Exiles, nyerk.

Xiao: We'll prepare and follow right away. We're counting on you, nyerk!

Xiao: So, how was it? Anything dangerous inside? Nyerk!? That bad, huh?

Xiao: Phew, if it weren't for you, establishing our new merchant guild would have been impossible, nyerk. And after I boasted so loudly to Kochi.

Xiao: I'll work hard to grow the guild so I can pay you lots of dividends, nyerk. Now that I have comrades who share my vision, we need to fix up the headquarters right away.

Xiao: Thank you, nyerk!