Suikoden VI

Chapter Four: Part Three

Part Three

Daunte knocked on the door and waited for Oboro call him inside. When he entered the office Shou immediately stood up and snapped to attention, but Oboro gave Daunte a wave from where he was sitting on the couch. "Ah, Lord Daunte! Come in and have a seat!"

Daunte took a seat on the couch across from Oboro. "How have things been, my Lord?"

"The scouts we sent up the underground cavern returned early this morning," Daunte said. "The cavern apparently stretches up throughout the entire northwest of Nagarea to the Northern Wharf."

"Well, that will certainly reduce your travel time," Oboro said. "That is, when you're not relying on Viki to teleport you." He folded his hands over one knee. "How about Varnaz? Has he returned, or did you want us to go and find him?"

Daunte shook his head. "We've not heard back from Varnaz yet, but Caesar isn't concerned about it so I won't be."

"I see. This is all good to hear. But I sense you didn't come here just to give me updates. How can I help you, my Lord?"

"I wanted to check with you and see if you've had any more sightings about possible recruits for the Liberation Army," Daunte told him.

"More recruits?" Shou asked from his position along the wall. "What about all those kids you brought back?"

"They're not recruits," Daunte told him. "They're rehabilitating."

Shou shrugged. "All right."

"As usual, I'm always happy to help." Oboro got up from the couch and walked over to his desk to retrieve paperwork. "You were kind enough to pay us to scout around, and I'm pleased to say that I have results for you."

Daunte grinned and nodded enthusiastically. "Thank you for your hard work."

"Now, now. Wait until I present my results before thanking me." Oboro sat back down on the couch. He flipped over a couple of page. "All right. I've received recommendations for you to return to Uaminifu."

Daunte nodded. "The city is on our side so I'll be happy to return there."

Oboro turned over another page. "Also, there was some positive feedback regarding Peak's Edge—"

"Peak's Edge?" Daunte burst out. He stood up. "A-Are the Wingers looking for an alliance with us?"

"That, I do not know," Oboro admitted. "However it has been suggested that you go there."

"Right." Daunte sat back down. "Anything else?"

"Yes. I've received word that you should return to the Dark Chasm."

Daunte stiffened. "They didn't reopen it, did they?"

"No, it's been abandoned. Besides, it would be nigh impossible for them to reopen it considering our Army took the time to destroy all the mining equipment there. Not to mention the fact that I'm fairly sure you would simply liberate it again, my Lord."

"Of course I would."

"Well, my report suggested you might find something or someone useful there. It also suggested that you bring the dragon girl and her dragon with you."

"Sharon and Suna?" Daunte asked. "Does your report say why?"

Oboro shrugged. "I'm afraid not. But I hope this will be helpful for you. Will you be sending out groups to recruit people?"

Daunte shook his head. "I'll be going out to do the recruiting myself."

"Why?" Shou asked. "You're our leader now. Don't you have a lot on your plate already?"