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"So this is Volcano Island. I was expecting this place to be hotter." I said to myself, looking around the lively town.

The town itself wasn't all too big compared to the other ones I had visited before. That's not to say it was small though. Despite living near a volcano, the residents didn't seem all too worried about it with how they went about their daily lives.

"That volcano has been inactive for as long as anybody can remember. Even if it were to erupt, I'm sure Aoi could handle it." A familiar voice from behind me said.

I turned my head and saw Felix walking over to me with a bored look on his face. Felix walked over next to me and stopped so he could adjust his hat properly.

"Do you need something from me?" I asked, crossing my arms.

"To put it shortly, I need your help."

I gave Felix a confused look, "my help? Why do you need my help?"

Felix finally stopped messing with his hat and looked over at me, "there's rumors of caves that talk about secret islands on this floor. As a merchant, I can't help but see those islands as a way to make some good profit."

"Right, so why do you need my help specifically?"

"I need an extra pair of eyes to help me find those caves. I don't have anyone I can turn to so I'm grasping at straws here."

"You wouldn't mind if I joined in on this little search, would you?" Alice's voice shot out from behind us, causing both me and Felix to turn around towards her.

Felix and I watched as Alice stood there with an intrigued look on her face. After a couple seconds though, that look of intrigue turned into one of confusion.

"What? Is there something on my face?" Alice asked, tilting her head to the side.

"No just… how long have you been listening to our conversation?" I asked.

"I really only just got here and heard him talking about some secret islands and that he needed your help."

"I take it that since you're willing to help me you want something in return?" Felix asked.

A grin crossed Alice's face, "I want a cut in whatever rewards you receive!"