Eris: Hello everyone! Can everyone hear me? Your lovely tour guide Eris will give you a brief introduction of the area.
Eris: Where we are standing right now is Hunter's Canyon, where Torta's main base is located.
Eris: Long ago... Now, when was it? When we just founded Magmelia, Torta lost their land and had to leave the canyon.
Eris: They came all the way to Magmelia that time and caused a scene. The Queen of Gold was also outraged.
Noah: I thought Medovine and Torta were in an alliance?
Elesis: A territory issue is the most sensitive when it's between allies.
Eris: Queen Medovine often use Torta demons as mercenaries for her collection, but she doesn't like having them around her own territory.
Eris: We were this close to having a huge dispute when Torta managed to reclaim their lands.
Rena: Who did they lose it to?
Eris: That is a mystery! Anyway, many things happened, so it may be a tiny bit different from how I remember, so you may get lost even if you follow Eri carefully!
Ciel: I can see what you mean when you said it would be difficult even with a map. The paths here are very confusing.
Eris: See? Besides, I have the frame right here in case we get lost or encounter trouble!
Laby: Even though it was a struggle to come here, we'll be able to zoom back through the frame.
Chung: Hm... About Torta losing their land... Do you think it's due to treasure?
Eve: You mean Torta was attacked by those seeking treasure from the Land of Steel?
Eve: But that still leaves questions. Why would there be such a rumor in the first place?
Eve: They say there's no smoke without fire. There must be something that started it all.
Ciel: It's the bounty.
Laby: Boun... ty?
Rose: The massive bounty for someone who captures the Steel Queen. We all heard about it back in Magmelia.
Laby: Ooh...! Laby remembers now! But what does that have to do with treasure in the Land of Steel?
Eris: It has plenty to do with it. Isn't it strange? Nobody approaches the Land of Steel because of the plague. Where would they get such a large amount of money?
Eris: Oh my! Maybe everything that's known about the land is all a lie!
Eris: Maybe, they spread terrible rumors to hide the fact that it's actually a land of gold filled with riches!
Ain: Oh, and the baseless rumors spread like wildfire.
Raven: It's feasible. When people find a golden egg, they expect to find the goose that laid them.
Rena: Lu, it's not too late. You can tell us if there's mountains of gold at your castle.
Lu: Huhu, what happens if I tell you?
Rena: We can prepare not to get shocked when we see mountains of gold?
Lu: Ohoho, now wouldn't that be a dream.
Ain: ... That reminds me, that bounty on Ms. Demon... Can we claim it as well?
Noah: Can the wanted person claim the bounty placed on them...? I don't think I've ever heard something like that happen.
Ain: Hm... Ah! Just in case, shall we corroborate that we captured Ms. Demon?
Lu: You...! Stop planning on selling me off!
Rose: Oh, there's a large steel gate. That must be the entrance.
Eris: This should be the right way... But I've never seen that gate before.
Ikus: Stop right there. This is Torta's territory. Don't come any closer.
Eve: We've come to the right place. Are you a guard? We're headed to your land.
Ikus: Whoa, we're not receiving any more visitors. Go back to where you came from.
Rose: But we received an invite. Please let us pass.
Ikus: Boss's guests? Then show me the invitation.
Aisha: Invitation...? Oh, you mean that ominous letter! So that's what it was for!
Laby: We didn't bring it...
Ikus: No invitation, no entry. Shoo.
Rose: To come all the way here only to be sent back...
Aisha: Who would think that's an invitation! There was no indication on it!
Ain: I don't think peaceful methods would work. Shall we get our weapons ready?
Elsword: Yeah!
Eris: Oh, is that... Hey! You know me, right? Remember? I used to be in Torta, too!
Ikus: Oh, hey you...! Good seeing you! How have you been?
Eris: Absolutely peachy! Wow, how long has it been! What are you doing here?
Ikus: A lot has happened. We climbed some walls because of an assignment from Medovine, but then got those from the Land of Steel all twisted... It's honestly a drag.
Eris: Are Boss and Shaddie here as well? How is everyone?
Ikus: We only use this place as a beast training facility. We got something interesting beyond, so Boss has been staying there.
Eris: Something interesting? You know I love interesting things! Come on, let us in!
Ikus: Ah well, I don't know...
Ikus: ... Hey, are these guys any good? Boss told me not to let anyone in unless they're fighters.
Ikus: You know my reputation will be shot if I just let some nobody in. Cause you gotta admit, they don't look that impressive.
Eris: Don't worry, they're reaaally strong! Very tough!
Noah: T, tough...!
Ikus: Hm....
Laby: Yoi!
Chung: Hm!
Noah: Mm....
Laby: (Don't lose Noah! Show your stuff!)
Noah: Uuhmm... Mmm...!
Clamor: (Not everyone looks tough by standing tall and scowling...)
Eris: See? Look at their intense stare!
Ikus: Uh... I don't see it. They all have good weapons though.
Ikus: Boss does like the interesting types... Alright, I'll let you in.
Laby: Wee!
Laby: Oh wait...!
Laby: Heh, of course you would. At least you're not a complete dummy.
Add: (Who is she imitating?)
Ikus: But I can't let you in as guests without an invitation. I'll open the challengers' gate for you.
Ain: Ah, I suppose it's good we didn't have to use our weapons.
Elsword: Yeah.
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