L82. Colman's Distress - 1

"Some time ago, a Carso army spy arranged a secret meeting with Lulu at Steam Mine Mountain using Quill's name as a cover.

Uncovering the deception was rather easy, though--I simply pretended to cooperate with them.

Once I had heard the entire plan, I realized that Lulu was being used as a pawn in a nefarious plot.

Someone has to put an end to this. It's a dangerous plot, not just for Lulu, but for the entire Steam Mine Mountain. Will you stand by me on this one?"

"Here is irrefutable proof that they conspired to meet in secret. I swiped it from the Carso army spy, unsuspecting fool that he is.

Carso's army was threatening every region in the kingdom to the point where the Sprite Kings began issuing conscription orders.

The situation was extremely tense for a while, and I couldn't bear to leave Lulu there by herself.

Left to her own devices like that, I was afraid that her innate goodness and honesty would be swallowed up by the darkness.

Luckily, you drove away the spy and put an end to this madness!

What's more, that prompted Lulu to make an early departure. I guess she figured there was no more information to be gleaned from Carso's army.

All in all, I think things have turned out for the best. You are a brave soul. Thank you!"