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Ro glared at Hyuna and then Ann'Razul as they climbed up to the surface. "You shamed yourselves when the Tengu got in," Hyuna spat. Ro glanced at his fellow soldiers with a bemused expression before turning back to the girl. "Damned Imperials let the mayor get hit, and we had to step in to save everyone. And this is how you treat the heroes? You're just a bunch of ingrates who should be begging at our feet to accept the money!"

"I don't think you understand the position you're in, dear. People have died here, an enemy race has attacked a town in Yutan," Ro responded, moving in close so he towered over her. "The decisions we make in the next twenty-four hours may in turn help decide all future actions the Empire has in regards to the Tengu race so I'd like to have all information necessary before I file my report. Do you understand that?" His glare lingered for a moment before turning back to the hole. "The rest of you crumb up here! We have business to discuss and if you don't I'm afraid this'll turn into a battle you cannot win." He glared down into the darkness before smashing his blade against his shield like a loud drum. "Come up here!" He yelled...

Yuwen sipped his tea before glancing back to the crowd where the beast-man Keeflo had disappeared in. The Mayor turned from the ancient chest to Keeflo. "I know what it is..." He whispered. "It's been hidden here many years."

"Hold the quill a moment," The Prefect Lieutenant interrupted as he stepped forward. "You got this from the pit, didn't you?" Without another word the armoured man grabbed the chest and put it under his arm. "I'm afraid this is evidence now," He muttered. "Also you'll need to come with me," He said, turning to face Keeflo. The face seemed familiar. "I'm sorry, sir... do I know you?" He did in fact. From a wanted poster at the docks...