Raven: And? What are your thoughts?
Ricardo: Exactly what I've hoped for. Nice... Very nice...
Ricardo: The body full of scars, the terrifying machine arm, the vicious drive displayed in the way you throw your entire body into a fight regardless of the dangers presented!
Ricardo: A seasoned fighter whose whole body can be considered a weapon. Hahaha! You're the culmination of my ideal warrior and hero.
Raven: You have strange taste. Since I've met your expectation, do you mind giving me some answers?
Ricardo: Ah. Sure, go on. What do you want to know?
Raven: You used dream walking to spy on us for a while. I want to comment on the method, but we'll skip it for now...
Raven: You didn't just call us over for this joke of a business... What is the Wall?
Ricardo: Kuhuhu... Thanks for asking. I wanted to tell you anyway. Where should I start...
Ricardo: Ey, Spectators! Are you enjoying the Arena?
- (YEAAAAH!!)
Ricardo: Too bad. What you're feeling is all fake.
Ricardo: Watching matches from a safe place talking about danger and thrill... Are you serious? You're all pathetic!
Aisha: Yikes, the spectators are stirring.
Add: A total killjoy. What is he getting at?
Ricardo: If you're in denial, let me tell you. We had a goal. A goal that was put aside when too many of our brethren were lost.
Ricardo: But now that goal is back with the closing of the Abyss! A path unimaginable for those satisfied with these silly games is just beyond the other side.
Ricardo: Understand? A true challenge where you cannot predict the victor, a hunting ground full of dangers is right around the corner!
Laby: Where? Where is he talking about?
Ain: Who knows what he's pointing from the underground...
Ricardo: I will remind our goals to the lucky people presented here today.
Ricardo: Torta will conquer the Land of Steel, the Land of Demise!
Ciel: What?!
Lu: WHAT?!
Ricardo: And we will do that with these brave warriors!
Ciel: Ha, haha. How about it, Lu? They want to conquer your land together. What do you think?
Lu: Hmph! I can't even find the words to describe how ridiculous it is. How dare he covet my land, insolent fool...
Raven: Why are you trying to conquer the Land of Steel? Are you also after the treasure that's said to be there?
Ricardo: Who cares about gold that only weighs down your body! You didn't jump into the Abyss looking for treasure.
Ricardo: When you see a mountain, you climb it. When you see an enemy, you fight it. When you see danger, you jump towards it! That's all there is to it.
Ain: ... He's acting like we're friends. Mr. Half-Nasod didn't seem too happy about meeting him in dreams.
Ain: Still, we can use his one-sided familiarity to our advantage. Maybe he'll be much more willing to answer our questions.
Raven: I heard Dream Demons are not as affected by the plague.
Raven: I imagine the dangers of the Land of Steel you speak of have nothing to do with the Contamination... What dangers are you talking about?
Ricardo: You're pretty sharp. You're right. There are dangers beyond your imagination dwelling in those lands...
Ricardo: But that's all you get for now! If you want to learn more, you have to accept my offer.
Raven: I'll ask another question. What will you do if I refuse your offer?
Ricardo: Unfortunately that will mean the end of our acquaintance. You'll have to leave Torta immediately.
Ricardo: Though let me tell you one thing. If you refuse my offer, you will never be able to reach the Land of Steel.
Raven: Are you going to stop us?
Ricardo: Nope. There's no need.
Ara: That's unexpected. I thought they'd force our stay like the other Dream Demons.
Eve: Either he's lying or has done something. Or maybe it's that difficult to get to the Land of Steel. I wonder which it is...
Raven: I see. So our options are either to accept the offer, or to leave.
Noah: The offer must be to join them as Dream Demons.
Chung: Then it's decided. We refuse and look for another way to the Land of Steel. I'm sure we can find a way.
Raven: ... Neither options are acceptable. Why don't I make a suggestion? Come down to the Arena.
Ricardo: ... Ha? You talking to me?
Raven: Yes. You may be satisfied with our performance, but I'm not.
Raven: Shouldn't I be able to test if you're all talk, or actually strong enough to lead us?
- (CLING!)
Raven: Draw your weapon, King of Torta! I challenge you to a duel!
Eve: So this is how it goes. Can't say I didn't see it coming.
Rena: I'm a bit worried for Raven. We fought with beasts on the way here, and then he fought with Ciel. He must be exhausted. Wouldn't he be at a disadvantage?
Ciel: Mm... I couldn't help it. The fight got too heated.
Rena: Then maybe you should have cooled your head!
Ricardo: A duel with me? Hahaha! That sounds interesting! Fine, I accept! Any other conditions?
Raven: If I win, you have to open the way to the Land of Steel.
Ricardo: Then what will you give me if you lose?
Raven: (Eri said he might even accept the short end of the stick as long as he's entertained. Then, let's see...)
Raven: ... I will seriously consider your offer.
Ricardo: Wow. Should I bow down for your amazing offer? Hm... It's really not a fair trade, but sure.
Ricardo: I was dying of boredom, but I think a fight should be fun!
Raven: You, the master of the Arena, don't get to fight?
Ricardo: I only accept duels that excite me. I'll let you go first. Come at me!
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