The Second Mine: A New Visitor Approaches!

Oh, Aldo. Perfect timing. I've been spending some time going through old documents and found that the other mine in Horai has better minerals than the other one. But for some reason, a landslide perhaps?, the way to it is entirely blocked off with rocks and rubble.

If only we had some kind of explosive, we might be able to clear the way...

Some kind of explosive, huh? I'll try asking Henry. It sounds like he's seen and done a lot on his travels. Maybe he'd know how to make one.

Hey there, Henry. I wanted to ask if you know how to make explosives.

Explosives? Why ever would you want something so loud and dangerous, good sir?

Remember the mine entrance to the northwest that's blocked by rocks? I want to open it up and get inside.

To give chase to the Great One of legend, no doubt? Very well, let me see... A simple bomb the size of a fist would pose me no trouble, but for something with enough kick to clear those boulders, hmmm...

That's it! When I was last in Rinde I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of a rather skilled pyrotechnician. She's something of a firecracker, to be sure, but I'm sure you can handle her and she'll certainly be able to help you.

Wait, what's that supposed to... Well, never mind. Whatever she's like it looks as though I'll be needing her help. Did you catch her name at all?

Let me think... Yes, I believe her name was Hilda.

Hilda, right? Okay, I'll head to Rinde and see if I can find her.

No! Miss Hilda, you can't!

Oh, come on, are you really telling me you DON'T want to fish with explosives? Think how big a catch it would land you!

I'm pretty sure I heard the name Hilda just now. Could it be the same pyrotechnician I'm looking for?

Sure, but then they'd all be DEAD! And no fish would be stupid enough to come near the place again!

Ugh, must you aaalways be such a drag? Loosen up, live a little! And trust me, I'm a doctor. Of explosives. It'll be fine.

Last time you said that you ended up setting the whole port ablaze in a sea of fire! Who had to explain that to the guard from Unigan who came to investigate after seeing smoke? Me, that's who! After that traumatic experience I don't think I'll ever be able to trust you when you start bringing up bombs and doctorates ever again!

But darling, don't you want to see the fruit of my love for explosives blossom into a beautiful, self-immolating career?

Uh, sorry to interrupt. Are you Hilda?

What is it?! Oh, my. Well, aren't you quite the handsome, strapping young lad. Hello.

I-I-I am?! Wait, no! That's not what I'm here for! I came seeking your counsel.

If you like blowing stuff up there's this village in the middle of nowhere that could use you doing that there.

You will?!

Geez, that's close! I mean, as long as you don't mind a long journey there, su...

And I can explode things?!

W-Well, yeah...

As much as I want?!

...Yep, sure.

That sounds like heaven! Well, then, what are you doing standing around there lollygagging like a simpleton? Take me there at once! Chop chop!

Okay, okay! Just ease up on the invasion of personal space a little! Come with me.

This is that heavenly place you spoke of, right? Right?!

Yeah, kind of. Except for the fact that you can't blow everything up here.

Yes, yes, whatever! No need to fret about that. My craftsmanship is top-notch. It only explodes what it needs to.

For Marlowe's and the others sake, I hope so.

Now, first thing's first, I'll be needing a dedicated place to get to work.

Terry should be able to do that for you. I'll get him on it right away.

Oh, Aldo! Great timin', buddy! I just finished work on Hilda's workshop!

Yes, yes, impeccably sturdy. So much so, in fact, that I have the slight urge to blow it up.

Hey, don't. I put a lotta time and effort into that thing.

Oh, I'm only kidding.

I dunno... I don't trust that eager glint in her eyes. If she goes and blows the whole house down I'm gonna have to make the next one outta stones.

Hah! Not even stone can stop the force of my magnificent exploding masterpieces?

...Steel, then.

All right, I'm beat. I'm headin' back to mine. If y'need anythin' else, Aldo, lemme know. See ya!

Ooooooh, it's time to make some bombs! With the proper ingredients I'll have no trouble cooking them up here. So, ask away!