[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Dragonstrike]

Nidoking looks amenable to discussion. But he seems worried about something, which is where Shiva's near-mind-reading skills come in handy. The big King is worried he won't be able to defend his kingdom from the giant Pokemon without the Sword. That knowledge might come in handy in your negotiations.

Nidoqueen gives you a gift, the smallest silver jewelry from her collection. (Only worth about 800$). Then the royal family looks expectantly to see what you will offer in exchange for this Sword that is so critical to their way of life.

Nathan gives Nidoqueen a bow in thanks.

Hmmmm...something equal in value to the Sword, an item that grants offensive prowess that has no peer...it's a tough sell...but I think I have an idea.

"It is understandable for a King to be worried about his Kingdom. What if I were to teach you and your followers a secret technique in exchange, one able to crush massive boulders instantaneously and greatly speed the construction and destruction of tunnels, even through solid rock if given enough time? I am capable of doing it as many times as required, so long as we have enough time to continue deeper down and find the fourth and final Artifact and return to the surface to eliminate the threat of the coming danger. If you wish to see the technique in action, my close companion, Gallade, would be more than happy to demonstrate it for you. It is a very powerful technique with utility beyond battle, one that is capable of being used by others besides royalty. What it lacks in sheer power could be made up for in numbers."