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Chiara - Red Sacred City Chiara. Originally a remote underdeveloped village close to Everia, after Arato's arrival, he turned it into a city-state of prosperity. Boasting a clean record of zero Plague outbreak through decades, this place can be considered the last stronghold against the Plague. After Arato, 3 champions were also born in Chiara to bolster its reputation: Lioves, Chiara's Champion and Hero of Humanity. Maiden Araya, West Beauty of the Sage Pact and Idol of Humanity. And lastly- Lioves very own sister Clauves, stalwart protector of Chiara.

From the day I was born, Chiara has and always been the place where Shamans are born. And most importantly, the place where Red Thinners are mass produced. Now that I'm this close to my goal, I can't help but to give a sigh of relief.

Alright, just past this security check, and we're free sailing. Following Yotta out of the the train, we were positioned in a dark room. Under Yotta's guide, we exited the room and-




 * Red: Huh? Wait a second- this is Chiara's south avenue. What happened to security check?
 * Yotta: Oh, didn't I tell you? This is an off-the-books transportation between Everia and Chiara. Going through *official* security checks would defeat the purpose, no?
 * Nelo: You lied?
 * Yotta: You could've asked. The only time I lie is to cover the fact I have a virtuous heart.
 * Nelo: ...yeah, right.
 * Yotta: Still, I advise you to held on tight to your tempt ID and mask. Trust me when I say, Chiara's security is nothing to scoff at.
 * Red: That I can attest to.
 * Nelo: ...alright.
 * Yotta: That being said, this is my second time coming here. You can take the lead, Red.
 * Red: I need to go to the central avenue where the main office is.
 * Yotta: Got it, let's go.

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The three of us decided to head to the main avenue. Chiara has a fairly umm, consistent design through out- marble white with purplish lining to project the image of cleanliness and sanctity. Well, I suppose there's some plantation to break the monotony- huh, they're already turning orange. Wonder how's autumn in Rizaia? Nelo has been silently looking at Chiara's surrounding, his expression growing more confounded with each new sights. On the other hand, Yotta doesn't seem phased at all.


 * Nelo: Man, I know it's for branding and all, but this place really is nothing but white and purple, isn't it?
 * Red: Don't be like that, Chiara's image is important.
 * Yotta: If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here in Chiara anyway, Red?
 * Red: Huh? My area of jurisdiction had a Plague outbreak and I need to have a huge supply of Red Thinners to contain the situation. Oh, and we need to find out why the Transmigration Staff reacted with Ne-Solvei.
 * Nelo: I thought you know how to make them? Can't you procure the materials?
 * Red: The core material required to make Red Thinners comes from Grotesques, so it's not something any mercenary is interested to begin with. And purchasing them is out of the question too- the material is tightly regulated.
 * Nelo: You...could've asked me to extract some during our Grotesque encounters.
 * Red: I would, if your fire didn't purge Grotesque's magic circulation. It's weird, I think the Sword Saint also have similar effects on Grotesques.
 * Yotta: ....
 * Nelo: Anyway- so Chiara has complete monopoly over the Red Thinner market, then?
 * Red: You know, it's funny when you say that. Come to think of it, Chiara never seems to run out Red Thinner, and their distribution rate has always been a consistent line since...forever.
 * Nelo: Lioves must've been working overtime.
 * Red: Nah, no way! Even if you consider him working non-stop, 24-7 all day everyday, the output simply cannot match up with Chiara's distribution. The only thing I can think of, is that there's a third party-
 * Yotta: I am going to have to stop you two here.
 * Red: Huh?
 * Yotta: All I'm going to say is, ignorance is bliss.
 * Nelo: ....
 * Red: Y-yeah, hahaha...you right, I really should focus the task at hand.

The chat makes the entire walk feels faster, and before I knew it, we've already reach the main office.

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