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Doura: We’ve received a request from Deskunte. They want to build port facilities along the canal so that ships can dock in the middle of the route.
Random: Kuh—!! Look at this, all done and polished up!
Random: Heh, what are you talking about? The budget’s already been approved— and the reward’s been sent over too.
Elder: If the port thrives, it’ll strengthen the flow of trade between Lumer and Deskunte.
Cross: …Jabaloma?
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Jabaloma: So in other words—
Doura: Yes. It means reopening trade between Lumer and Deskunte.
Cross: But I’ve never once seen Jabaroma angry or spreading resentment.
Jabaloma: It’s been about ten years, hasn’t it? A long time indeed.
Cross (narrating): We were all wounded by Deskunte’s isolationist policies. Jabaroma lost his daughter because of them.
Cross (thinking): At that time… I’m sure he buried the pain of wanting to die himself.
Cross: Still… I respect Jabaroma.
Jabaloma: First, we must choose a suitable location. If we want to extend the canal inland for transport efficiency, this sandy region would be ideal.
Doura: But if we go too close to the river mouth, there’ll be problems with the water level.
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Narration: If we’ve already hit rock bottom, then from here on out, the only way left is up!
Yeah… from here, I thought everything would start turning around for the better.
That was the day—
Narration: —when the Garian devoured the daughter of Deskunte’s chieftain.
Editor note: A shocking tragedy strikes the revival of the canal project!