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Thank you so much. I thought this was it for sure.

It's a long story. I got word that there was treasure here a few months ago, but I wasn't the only one.

Band of thieves is more like it. Their performances are just a cover; what they're really after is the valuables carried by their audience members.

Don't underestimate them. They have the a lord ameer's backing, and a stranglehold over this cave. They won't allow anyone to take the treasure.

That's the strange thing. No one knows.

Oh no... they're back...

Bold, aren't you? Trespassing on my land.

And you even want to leave with the woman. Not so fast. Lock them up, boys!

You can rot in this cell.

(Whisper) Boss... perhaps...

(Whisper) The boys can't... but maybe they can...

You've got a point.

Alright, listen up. You want to live, you'll bring me the gems from a pair of Gemini Gembeasts.

It's that, or her head.

Wait!

You... you don't know what you just got yourself into...

You got the gems? Give them to me, now!

Alright, what about this? VIP pass for the trading post. Good enough?

Don't give it to them! They'll destroy the whole crystal cave once they get the gems!

Look how clear and shiny they are! The Lord Ameer will reward us. Maybe he'll even make me a muhtasib.

Now we can finally stop running!

(Whisper) You wouldn't have had to run anywhere if you weren't committing all those crimes.

Alright, take the woman and go, while I'm still feeling generous.

Thank you.

Look how bright and beautiful they are! Just like my future!

Can we look too, boss?

Alright. But be careful and don't drop them.

So pretty...

(...It's time...)

(Now!)

(Gems shatter)

My gems! No! How dare you!

I told you to be careful!

I-It wasn't me, boss!

I-It just shattered in my palm like that! I didn't do anything!

No! Noooo!!!

(Mission accomplished)

(Time to go...)

Aaaaaahh—! My butt—!

So Hot! It's being cooked—!

Don't worry. He's fine.

Hey, why the indifferent response? My best butt feathers are all burnt!

Don't feathers grow back?

I've had it with you, you rotten girl! You can worry about the rest of your experiments on your own! Don't come to me again!

*sigh*, what do we do? How come he's throwing a tantrum all of a sudden?

This hasn't ever happened before.

Maybe after I'm done with everything. I've got too much on my hands right now.

Think you could help me check on him? Maybe... bring him something to eat?

Look, he even left a copy of <i>One Hundred Tips For Cooking in Arsalan!</i>

Let's make a <color=#d8d769>Crab Porridge</color>.

Did Eunectes tell you to find me?

I won't forgive her so easily, if your food is unsatisfactory.

Let me have a taste—

WHAT?! Is that girl trying to fool me with this? She's out of her mind!

Put in more effort and come back with something else!

What, did Eunectes tell you to come find me again?

Really? Let me have a taste... hmm...

Did you make this?

It's alright, but I'm still not satisfied.

I'm not satisfied yet, and that's that! What's with the kids these days?! You never understand me!

Come back with another dish!

Why... hasn't that girl...come by yet...?

AH! You scared me! What are you doing here? Did Eunectes tell you to come find me?

This meat... is it cooked enough?

Ah... let me have a taste... hmm...

A little better than last time, but I'm still not satisfied.

Does a smile automatically mean satisfaction?

Hmph! I'm not content yet, and that's that! Don't come to me again without something good on you!

What did you bring this time?

(You handed over 'Eunectes' style Pressure-Cooked Soup)

Hmph, I don't believe it...

Hmm...?

Huh...?

Uff...

Did you make this yourself? It's different from the last one I had!

Hmm... Not bad. I thought the brat already forgot I existed.

I'm not telling <i>you.</i> Get her to ask me herself.

You've looked so distressed lately, is something on your mind?

Why don't I lend you an ear? I could definitely help you handle it.

The old man <i>has</i> been in a lousy mood...

Considering the High Priest's many years living in the jungle, perhaps would prefer a meal retaining some of the ingredients' natural flavor.

<color=#d8d769>Crab Sashimi</color>, for example?

You sure have been brooding over that argument between the High Priest and Eunectes. It's been what, a few days already? Maybe I could help you out.

I know a recipe or two myself. Once the High Priest eats this, he'll be sure to change his mind, then he and Eunectes can go back to being the best of buds.

Gonna warn you though, it won't exactly be a walk across the village square making this. It's going to take several days' worth of care to bring out those rich, deep, unique layers of flavor we're looking for.

Basically, it'll really put you to the test to make this. It's called <color=#d8d769>Pressure-Cooked Soup</color>.

Finally free! I've been working so hard these past few days that my bones feel like they're about to rattle apart.

What, is he still upset?

Let me handle this. I know how to cook something he won't be able to resist.

Before I begin, I've got to prepare some special seasonings, though. Can you make some <color=#d8d769>Pressure-Cooked Soup</color> first?

Thanks for helping me out. I'll have it ready when you need it.

(The sounds of ingredients being chopped and pots being stirred abound.)

It's done!

Just add this powder to whatever you cook as a garnish, and the High Priest is guaranteed to love it.

I'm back. Have the <color=#d8d769>Planting Box Groups</color> I left behind come in handy? Thanks to everyone's hard work, the headquarters are finally functional.

Continue <color=#d8d769>raising your headquarters Level</color> to unlock more content such as Construction Blueprints.

Here are some resources I brought from the south. I hope they'll be of use to everybody.

I gotta get back to work, see ya.

Headquarters has gotten so much better since I was last here.

Here's some resources I got from someplace even further. Hope they help.