His Excellency

Another new person? At a time like this?

Seems like you've had a bad bit of luck arriving at Somarium now, Your Highness.

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The proper address would be "Your Excellency," actually.

So this location is called "Somarium," then? That's good to know. But why would you say that it's a bad bit of luck to come now?

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...whichever.

I've been hearing from other people that have made it to the courthouse that monsters we've encountered here previously have appeared again. If you can get indoors, I suggest you do so. These things can't be killed.

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...monsters, you say? Beasts?

I'm already inside. This looks like a small mansion, though uninhabited. I am armed, of course - you're sure they can't be killed?

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Well I'm sure there's a way to kill them, but as far as I know, people have thrown all manner of different spells, swords, guns, and various other things that could be considered weapons, and it hasn't done the job.

Since you're in a mansion, I'm guessing you're in the village. If you end up encountering one of the monsters, run. Seriously. The tavern in the village has been set up as one of the safe houses. Get to it if you run into trouble.

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Spells? Surely you can't be serious. Unless you're saying that I'm living a fairy-tale now.

Your advice is appreciated, though I remind you that I've only just arrived. I wouldn't have the first idea where this "tavern" you mentioned might be.

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People come here from all different kinds of worlds, Your Excellency. What's a fairy-tale for you is common practice for me.

Hn, sorry; but regardless it should be easy to spot. It's probably the only building with the lights still on. Just keep an eye out for the fountain; it's near there.

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Hm, I see. How interesting.

Very well, I am grateful for the advice. May I have your name?

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As--

*clears throat; hey, you're the military type, so we'll be nice enough to properly introduce ourselves with a salute*

Asch the Bloody, of the Oracle Knight's Six God Generals. Pleasure.

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*Returns the salute - Treize knows a man with a warrior's soul when he sees one*

I assure you, the pleasure is mine.

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Hn...

Stay safe. Hopefully things will return to normal soon.

*click*

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*click. Treize proceeds to mull over the boy's advice*

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A duke? ...Fascinating. Not many others near such stature have appeared here.

Things are a bit complicated right now... or just more complicated than usual, I should say. Information doesn't come very easily around here.

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And yet information always has its price, does it not?

I've been told that there's an infestation of beasts at the moment. Is that the complication you speak of, or should I prepare myself for something else?

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A variety of complications arise and are uncovered just about every day. It's not easy getting by unless you have a good source for rooting the answers out.

The beasts are hardly a problem, a few shots will subdue them for a bit just fine. *twirls a revolver briefly* ...It is the people you need to be extra aware of.

...Ah, I already heard your name, so I should introduce myself. My name is Adam.

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It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Adam.

A "good source," you say? Would it be misguided of me to assume that you're offering me your services, then?

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Heh. Likewise. A man of worth is easy to recognize.

I think we ought to meet.

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You flatter me.

And I agree. Perhaps we can arrange something that would mutually benefit the two of us.

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Well then. I'll keep in touch.

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