Modan - Mysterious Saloon

[Modan]
The leader of [Black Snake], one of the Vicious Sects in Wulin. He's a little ill-mannered, but has a cool personality. An old friend of [Yayul], he is staying at the saloon to solve problems at the request of his friend.
Mysterious Saloon Quest
Location: Near the Mysterious Saloon

Huh, who are you? You're not here to spy on me, are you?
Did [Sogang] send you to keep an eye on me?
No?
Ah, then [Yayul] must have sent you.
In that case, I think I can trust you... a little.
I've already told him that I can handle those damn Diabolists alone.
I don't understand why that sick [Sogang] has to be involved, too.
Who does he think I am?
Hmph. [Yayul] has always been too nice.
~
Hmm, what's that in your hands?
It's making me strangely thirsty...
Oh! It's [Strong Airak]!
I've tasted almost all the fine drinks Central Asia has to offer, but I really like [Strong Airak]'s simple, strong flavor.
Haha. Thanks for that!

So [Yayul] sent you to me, and you brought such a fine gift with you.
Hmm. He must have told you to help me.

Hmm...
I don't know what those Diabolists are up to.
I can't find anything particular about that saloon no matter hard I look.
Hmm. It's unsettling.

Still, I don't need your help.
Who do you think I am?
Well... maybe I can send you on some petty errands.
You seem skilled enough, at least.
~
Ah, it's not that I'm not grateful!
Anyway, say thank you to [Yayul] for sending me such a good friend.
Tell him I'll set things straight for him!

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Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Hmm. You're back.
Why did you vanish just after talking to me?
Hey. I was deep in thought when you approached me earlier.
Do you think I always have the right answer?
Did [Sogang] tell you to come to me by any chance?
What the... You should've have told me earlier.
Man, since I joined the Vicious Party he won't say one word to me.
Even I know who my friends are.
I was just sick of him always underestimating my abilities.
~
That haughty Righteous Party is so narrow-minded that it gives me a headache.
Do you happen to know what group within the Righteous Party [Sogang] is a member of?

(Hint: Look in Game Info->NPCs->Sogang)

Right! He's holding a commander position in White Crane!
His type of pig-headedness must be a requirement for that position. Haha!

Hmm. That's strange.
That saloon doesn't look like something the Diabolists would desire.
What on earth are they up to?
Ah, this is no time for me to sit here, mumbling to myself.
Hmm...

Anyway, I've been leading an investigation on my own, too! Hmph.
It's been difficult progress against those guys with the strange explosives on the first floor.
[Sogang] typically sends his underlings to do the dirty work for him, but strong enough to investigate on my own without wasting my staff's time.
I'm sure [Sogang] thinks I'm trouble since I'm acting alone.
Hmph! He should worry about his own safety!
~
It's true that their explosives are a real problem.
Can you kill the [Violent Gunsmiths] on [Saloon: 1F] and take the [Strange Nitrate] from them?
Oh. As you attack the Ferocious Gunsmiths, they'll transform into [Violent Gunsmiths].

Oh, very good. Well done.
I feel better with them out of the way, and I'm sure this made [Sogang]'s work much easier, right?
Haha. He'd better appreciate this.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Those Gunsmiths were villains, but it'd be worthwhile investigating the weapons they used.
The Righteous Party hates anything evil, but we, the Vicious Party, are different.
If you can put a powerful technique to good use, what should it matter where it came from?
~
Hey, my friend.
Can you do me a favor?
Can you bring me some [Common Gunpowder]?
If you can, I could use it soon.

Thank you so much, friend.
If I am right, I should be able to copy the weapons used by those gunsmiths... I just need to apply the right magic.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

I suppose you think those of the Vicious Party are sly and dastardly.
Well, I won't tell you otherwise.
You can find people like that everywhere.
I will tell you that I am completely different from [Sogang], who is narrow-minded and blind to reason.
I, on the other hand, like things hot!
When something needs doing, I'll stop at nothing to get it done.
Huh? You have no preference between the Righteous and Vicious Parties?
Well, I suppose you aren't just another ordinary martial artist, after all...
Are you a master famous in other parts of the world?
~
Oh, then you must know how to use [Scrolls] very well.
The martial artists of Central Asia can't even touch them without intensive training.
Mind showing me your skill?

Haha. I'm impressed!
This is the beginning of a great friendship.
Many of my allies in [Black Snake] are skilled in magic.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Everyone thinks the Vicious Party is rotten to the core, but we follow our own moral code.
At least we can't be bought with absurd promises of wealth.
Not like those [Soldiers] in [Saloon: 1F].
~
I'm busy with my investigation, but I don't think I'll get any useful information from weak-willed fools who switch sides at the merest hint of riches.
Their mere presence is getting on my nerves.
Please kill those [Soldiers] in [Saloon: 1F].
I can't stand to be on the same continent as those bastards.

Good job.
I feel much better now that they're dead.
Hey, my friend. You feel that way, too, right?

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Hmm, I should be hearing from Black Snake soon.
Ah, I mentioned that I don't send my subordinates on menial tasks, right?
We're strong enough to act as lone agents due to our secret magic.
We use this magic to send and receive messages, too.
It's more secure and failproof than anything the Righteous Party uses, that's for sure.
~
Since I'm a high-ranked master in the Vicious Party, I'm usually being spied on.
It's a pain to use our magic, since I have to make sure I'm not seen.
Can you use this [Black Snake's Confidential Documents] for me?
It won't draw as much attention if you use it.

Hmm... Let me see...
Huh? Those Diabolists are a part of [Chin Tai Dong Do]?
Hmm, I've never heard of them.
I guess there are many divisions within that organization.
What a pain.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Anyway, the Diabolists are our mutual enemies.
The various dark magics they use rival our own.
These guys are making all magic look bad.
We should destroy their forces one section at a time.
We might learn some more information while we're at it.
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The [Diabolic Swordmaster] is positioned at the front line.
He is probably staying at the [Diabolic Base I] in [Saloon: 1F].
Show them that a real master doesn't sell his soul to gain power.

You are a great warrior, my friend.
One of these days I'll have you in the Vicious Party, just you wait.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Oh, right.
I still remember your ability with various scrolls.
Even I'm somewhat jealous of your skill.
Do you know how to make scrolls yourself?
Understanding magic is the foundation of power!
~
To prepare for the next step, why don't you go learn more about [Scrolls]?

Hmm. You can make some quite useful scrolls.
However, it's not enough for you to be a member of [Black Snake].
Huh? You don't have any intention to join us?
Haha! I'm not telling you to join us right away.
You have no intention to do so in the future, either?
Well. If you have a change of heart, let me know!

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

The worst magic of all is bewitching magic.
The Diabolists use it a lot to recruit their subordinates.
Many of the women inside are under the control of the Diabolists' evil magic.
They are pitiable in a way, but they were wrong in the first place when they were enticed by evil magic that easily.
They are pretty, and skilled fighters, but if they could be dominated through such simple means then they were worthless to begin with.
Their incompetence has made them a nuisance to our own cause, as well.
~
Anyway, we need to kill those women they're using as guards before we can destroy the rest of the Diabolists.
Can you take care of the [Enchanting Warriors] in [Saloon: 2F]?
They're probably disguising themselves as [Dazzling Warriors]. These Diabolists are fond of such tricks...

Good, good. Well done.
Though they were dominated by magic, it is a shame to waste their talents.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Wouldn't [Sogang] have a hard time with those women?
Haha. Since he has such an upright personality, he's always been a little awkward the ladies.
Now that we've knocked them down a few notches, let's get back to gatherting information on the Diabolists.
~
Okay, take this Map and find out about the [History] of the Diabolists.
It's confidential information that Black Snake collected about the Diabolists, and it will be useful for you to read it.

Hmm, great. This is the document I've been looking for.
According to this, hmm...
The Diabolists are not only active in Central Asia.
It seems that they have been in contact with many other unknown areas, too.
They seem to have an especially active connection with Western China.
However, there's nothing written about [Chin Tai Dong Do] here, either.
Is it a new sect of the Diabolists?

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Huh? What's this?
I had secretely planted an enchantment in the saloon, and it just vanished suddenly.
It seems there's a very powerful magician out there.
Oh, yes. That's right!
I remember hearing about many wicked magicians who tried to gain the mysterious magic of the Diabolists.
It seems that they've made their first move against us.
I don't understand anyone who would use the sort of evil magic that gradually consumes you.
~
While I'm preparing another enchantment, can you go and kill the [Monks] in [Saloon: 2F], my friend?
I'm sure you're strong enough to take care of them.

Very good, my friend!
These bastards are an embarrassment to the magic community.
Out of everything they could have done, why did they join the Diabolists?

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

To tell the truth, there are many of the Diabolists' magics that I wouldn't mind having myself.
However, none of their magic is quite strong enough to warrant the sacrifice they had to make.
Hmm, there must be a way to copy and improve on their powers.
It wouldn't do to follow the path of those arrogant Monks, who ruined themselves in their pursuit of power. Right.
I really want the Magic of Temptation that the Dazzling Monks upstairs were using.
With my skill, I could exchange the evil source of their power with something proper.
Argh. I wanted to clean up the second floor first, but I need to take action before they notice.
~
Now, it seems a little too early, but let's visit the [Saloon: Annex] first.
Please gather the [Secret Magic of Temptation] from the [Monks] there.
Hm, I know it's a personal favor, but I believe it will be helpful in making the Diabolists' power weaker.

Good job!
Looks like we struck before those wicked women could find out what we were up to.
I should be able to use this to create new, good magic to help [Black Snake].

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Ah, let's get back to our investigation.
First, however, we need to take down another of their leaders.
He's a commander guarding the second floor,
and he might be aware of who I am by now.
Since he is only a gatekeeper, I don't think he has any useful information.
However, we need to kill him anyway.
~
We should act now, before they have a chance to prepare.
Please go and kill the [Diabolic Guardmaster] staying at the [Diabolic Base II] in [Saloon: 2F].

Great, now we can breath a little easier.
Shall we take a moment and compose our thoughts?
Hmm, I remember you saying that those Diabolists were looking for something in the saloon, correct?
Argh... Why didn't I think of this until now?
I can't let myself get sidetracked so easily.
If the Diabolists are looking for it so hard, we can be certain that it is a great artifact containing magic of unparalleled power.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Ah, it's about time I received an update from Black Snake.
About time, since we've already followed all of the leads I had.
~
Can you use this [Black Snake's Confidential Documents] to see if they have any new information?

Wow, oh my. Haha. This is a slap in the face.
I was reprimanded for messing around while the Righteous Party was collecting a lot of useful information about the Diabolists.
I guess [Sogang] was one step ahead of me.
However, I'll find the mysterious artifact they are looking for and make it our own.
Like those Secret Magics of Temptation you've collected for me.
I should act first before the Righteous Party can break them into pieces.
It may look like they've made more progress, but thanks to your help, I was able to pierce deeply into that place with my magic.
[Sogang] couldn't have imagined going this far.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Oh, right. [Yayul] asked for something, correct?
I knew it! I knew he would need my power!
Consider it done. I owe him for the help he's given me.
~
Okay, take this [Scroll of Evil-Poisoning].
There's a saying that poison should be counteracted by another poison.
This is a magical tool with powerful poison capable of destroying any kind of evil magic.
This should help [Yayul].

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Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Oh, you've come at the right time.
Hmm, haven't you heard anything new from[Yayul]?
...Oh! He did!
Of course, I wasn't wrong at all.
Then it's clear that once we get the ancient device, [Black Snake] will become so much more powerful!
Oh, that's right. There's something I want you to help me with.
Some of the Diabolists use a suspicious Tornado Palm skill.
I've heard that they were originally members of the Vicious Party, but later sold their souls to the Diabolists.
Since they Righteous Party is hunting them to get information on my allies, it could be trouble if we ignore them.
~
Even though they are just subordinates of the Diabolists, they are a little hard for me to deal with myself.
Can you do it for me?
Please gather information on the [Diabolic Instructors].
They usually disguise themselves as lowly [Diabolic Guardians].
HINT: You can find the Diabolic Guardians in Saloon: 1F.

Hm. They aren't quite what I was expecting.
They weren't anything special after all. Just normal, horrible Diabolists.
Even though their skills were incredible...
I'm sorry I put you through that.
However, it's great that the Vicious Party can save face. Haha.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Oh, by the way, since I was acting on the front line, I seem to have been noticed by the Diabolic King.
Of course, by now he knows the name [Modan]!
But he's so arrogant that he sent me a warning, as if that would be enough to stop me.
~
Well, this warning means nothing to me.
I don't even need to read this.
Oh, you don't, either.
In fact, why don't you just tear it up?

Hmph. If he has time to be writing warning, he should be using it to prepare himself for when I arrive.
He'll be powerless once I make that device our own.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Oh, do you think I'm being reckless?
So what if the device was sealed because it was impossible to destroy?
What about it?
[Black Snake] is composed of the Vicious Party's greatest magicians!
I don't know how powerful the ancient device is,
but if we use all of our secret skills on it, it will surely be ours.
Moreover, I want the device just as badly as the Diabolists do.
Haha, I've seen that look before. You think I'm trying to drive the world into chaos.
Hey, my friend.
I'm not evil, alright?
But if there's this great power right under our nose, it's my duty to put it to good use.
I don't know the details, but I know enough to know that we need this device.
But first, we need to get rid of the Diabolic King.
Of course, I need to kill the guards defending him.
~
Now, please kill those [King's Guards].
They usually disguise themselves as [King's Wardens].
You probably have seen them around the saloon.
They are known for surrounding themselves with evil magic with which to protect the Diabolic King.
I want you to bring me their [Helmets] as evidence.

Haha, great.
Good job.
I was going to do it myself, but the remaining evil magic there was strong.
I want to show [Black Snake] the evidence that we killed them.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

I have to acknowledge the Diabolists' strength.
When it comes to evil magic, I can't claim to be better than them.
I'm a master in magic, but the Diabolists actually provide me with a challenge.
I wanted to finish them off quickly, but I couldn't.
Can you help me with one thing?

Even though [Yayul] helped me, I couldn't do anything about the evil magic the Diabolists cast in the deepest part of the saloon.
Moreover, I can break the magic myself, but in order to destroy the magic's core, I need someone's help.
~
Can you help me again?
It may be a little hard.
That [Diabolic High Priest] has a very wicked heart, despite her appearance.
She is probably staying at the [Diabolic Headquarters] in the [Saloon Annex]. Be careful.

You did really well.
Now that the various evil magics surrounding the Diabolic King have been lifted,
the only thing to be done is to face him at last.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

I defeated one of the cores that perform the Diabolic magic. This is an unexpected result.
I think it will be so helpful to make our magic stronger by only collecting energy pieces that were scattered around.
Should I let you know a useful thing as a reward?
To be honest with you, we've been trading with different areas including the far west and getting the information from there.
~
I know you should test your luck a little, but...
Hm, I mean, I hear there is a person named [Medici] in [Rome].
You can buy a [Medici's Platinum Box] from him at high price, but you can get pretty decent items.
Would you like to go, thinking it's a short entertainment?

Oh, you look very happy.
You must have gotten something nice. Haha.
Oh, I wasn't playing around, either.
I was studying Diabolic magic and secretly distributing it to the members of [Black Snake].

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Hmm...They should be contacting me soon.
Since I've been here studying the Diabolists' magic and learning about the ancient device,
I believe I'll get some messages from my friends and subordinates.
~
Please use these [Black Snake's Confidential Documents].

Good. This message is short and simple.
Well, everything's ready. Tell him it's time to kill the [Diabolic King].
After that, we close in together and surround the ancient device.
Haha, it's almost ready.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

I should prepare some powerful magic to destroy the ancient device's seal with the members of [Black Snake] who are arriving soon.
I feel that I should give you the honor of killing the [Diabolic King].
You're good enough!
He must be anxious knowing that he'll have to face you soon. Haha.
Oh, but don't you have to take something with you?
You thought I forgot about it?
Hey, my friend. Who did you think I am?
~
Here you go. It's the [Souleater Scroll].
This scroll is a very powerful item designed to trap the evil spirits summoned by the Diabolists.
It'll definitely be helpful.
Please use it carefully!

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Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

Huh? What Happened to the [Diabolic King]?
What? Hold on a second.
What did you just say?
You made a Diabolic Box by mixing the scrolls I gave you with the ones from the Righteous Party?
Hey! What made you think that you could do that?
How can we work together with those narrow-minded fools?
Even if an old friend like [Sogang] offered his help, do you think I'd accept it?
They mindlessly destroy anything they think is evil!
I hate those self-righteous zealots.
They need to learn what the real world is like!
Moreover, [Yayul] wants to seal the ancient device forever?
No way!
It's too precious to be wasted.
I can change the device somehow to make it a force for good!
~
What?
There was something I always said I should keep no matter what?
Haha. What do you know?
Tell me about it, will you?
(HINT: Please reference [Yayul]'s [Obstinate Friend] Quest for the answer.)

Oh... Yeah... That's right.
I really did...
That's right.
Even though I was with the Vicious Party, I swore I wouldn't disturb the order of Wulin.
I swore I would act more honorably even though I was a member of the Vicious Party...
A truly strong person never crosses that line.
Well. Now that I think about it, what I was going to do was not much different from the Diabolists.

Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.

I kind of wanted it, but there's no reason for me to acquire some dangerous item the Diabolists wanted.
Even if it was a mysterious artifact...
Moreso if it's been sealed countless times through history, always with the same ancient warning...
The Diabolists were bad enough to use it for evil.
And I came close to doing the same thing as the Diabolists.
~
Anyway, the Diabolists are also the enemy of the Vicious Party.
I haven't gotten over it yet, and I'm not ready to defeat [Diabolic King].
Hey, my friend. I'll be relying on you.
Oh yes. That Diabolic Box will be effective by now.
But it's only this one time!
HINT: You can find the Diabolic King in the Diabolic King's Hideout.

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Huh?
You are back already?
Did you finish your job?
Unless you did, come back when it's done.