The Valley of Gold II

The Valley of Gold II (also known as Page 14: A Sanguine Treasure) is the second checkpoint in The Valley of Gold.
==Dialogue==
===Start===
Faust
: On his journey through the valley, Faust passes through a small village. He looks around and realizes that it could barely be called a village at all. There are so few people here, and most of them are elderly or very young. Has war passed this way?
: "Hello there, good sir. I am an intrepid traveler, journeying through this great land and taking in the sights. I hope you don't mind me asking, but where are all the able-bodied men and women? Has tragedy struck in your valley?" Faust calls to a village elder, as shutters slam and children run indoors. Apparently they've lost their manners as well as their young men and women. But the old man stands his ground, replying to the scholar with a casual air.
Village Elder
: "Ah, I s'pose you're here looking for the treasure, eh? Pay no attention to them. This is how things always are here. You see, we use the same hunting ground as a local goblin village. There are daily clashes... and this is the result."
: "I'll be straight with you... there ARE Goblins nearby, but whether or not they have anything to do with the treasure trove I can't rightly say. All I can tell you is that they're getting worse. So many of our young people have been hurt, and I'm not sure how much longer we can sustain it." The worry in his eyes is crystal clear as he says this. He sighs.
Faust
: "I'm actually new to these parts—I just passed through the desert and ended up here. Perhaps I can go and see what the goblins are up to, as a neutral observer. I'll talk to them—see if they'll consider relinquishing their claim on the hunting ground, or at least on some of it." Faust looks at the old man expectantly.
Village Elder
: "It's up to you, stranger. The roads are not safe. Although... The first stretch of road—just as you leave the village—isn't too perilous. My grandson can show you the way. Alan... Alan!" Hearing his name, a boy runs out of the house and stands in front of them.
Alan
: "What's up, Grandad?" He is wide-eyed and curious, and Faust wonders if he's brave or just naive. Whichever is the case, the boy immediately agrees to accompany Faust deeper into the valley, without hesitation or fear.
: "No problem. Follow me. But, um... you're pretty large, so try to stay out of sight. Otherwise, the goblins will see you." Alan bluntly warns Faust with the composure of a boy twice his age.
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