So like I was sayin', the thief
made off with a priceless treasure
from that noble's mansion.

I know, I know. Then he was caught,
and the loot was returned, right?

No. See, that's just nobility tryin' ta
keep things quiet. The treasure in
the mansion right now's a fake.

You're pulling my leg.

Hey, ya didn't hear it from me,
bub. The Dark Wings are goin' nuts
lookin' for the hideout.

You mean the thieves' guild?

Ahem! That's enough
out of you.
Almost meal time.

Hey neighbor! You're awake
right? You gotta be gettin'
tired from keepin' so quiet.

You think that little story up all by yourself, old man?
You must have plenty of time on your hands.

“Old man?” Now you've gone
and hurt this old man's feelings.

Besides, I didn't make up nothin'.
I've got eyes and ears the world over
diggin' up information for me.

Heh, sure you
do, old man.

Hey, I am what I am. Go ahead and ask me something.
I'll tell ya whatever ya want to know.

Wanna know about the pirate guild's sunken treasure?
How 'bout the sorcerer who makes his home at the
ends of the earth? Or wait, I've got it...

I just want to know how
to get out of here.

Well I'm not sure what yer in for,
but they'll let ya out if ya keep
yer trap shut for ten days.

The lower quarter'll be
underwater by then.

The lower quarter... Ah yeah,
I heard about that.

I wonder how they're all doing right now.

Sorry, neighbor. That's one
piece of dirt I don't have.

And what am I gonna do
about that damned Mordio.

THE Mordio? You mean to say you've
got connections ta the famed mage
from Aspio, the City of Scholars?

Do you know about him?

Oho! Want ta know, huh?
I'm afraid that information
won't come cheap...

The “famed mage from Aspio,
the City of Scholars” right?
I think I got it.

W-wait, that's not it. He's the, uh,
the head of the gourmet guild!
No wait, it's the, uh, I mean...

Out.

Ah well, just when things were gettin' good.

Hurry up.

...What is Commandant Alexei doing here?

Whoa!

Just who are you anyway?
What does the head of the
Knights want with you?

Beneath the statue of the goddess.

What are you doing? I said hurry up.

All right, easy.
I'm coming.

...I did say I was looking
for a way out of here.