Silva: What?!
Isra: You mean "The Top Master"?
Eustass Barrington: The one and only.
Isra: (Turns to Silva) Silva you've heard of him right?
Silva: Beats me.
Isra: (Facepalms) I lived in a secluded forest and somehow you are the one who doesn't know anything…
Silva: My uncle Rob and his friend Johnny never really discussed those kinda things.
Eustass Barrington: Wait, Johnny… You wouldn't perhaps mean Johnny Rocket would you, son?
Silva: Yeah, why?
Eustass Barrington: Holy shit, is your uncle's surname Baywest?
Silva: Yep. Do you know them?
Eustass Barrington: Yes, very well in fact. So that must mean you are a legend's legacy, but more of a different connection. How is your uncle doing by the way?
Silva: Last I saw him, he was doing well, he had to take care of some climbing related work with Johnny I believe. Dunno where he is now though.
Eustass Barrington: (Laughs) Taking off without much explanation, that sure sounds like Baywest!
Silva: How'd you know my Uncle Rob and Johnny?
Eustass Barrington: Since discovering a passion for announcing, I've met quite a few legendary climbers.
Isra: So what about "The Top Master" do you know Mr. Barrington?
Eustass Barrington: Before I begin, I have one question for you Silva. What are your dreams in life?
Silva: To climb the top of the tallest peak of the world with my Uncle Rob and Oro.
Eustass Barrington: (Nods) Good answer. Let us start with some context. Eustass Barrington is actually an alias… I am not even Instivalen.
Silva: Wha-
Eustass Barrington: My real name is Hui of the Nah Clan in Kettudi.
Isra: Your Instivalen is really impressive, you even have a native accent.
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Yes, I was taught Instivalen from a very young age. The magic of hair dye and stage makeup helped conceal my identity. Originally, I was a spy sent to monitor Instivale specifically. About twenty five years ago, I was deployed for this mission.
Silva: Why are you telling us all of this?
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Be patient, Silva. You see, the Nah Clan has been plotting to take over Instivale for twenty years with the help of their allies from the Huang Clan. The problem was that our enemy clans have kept us mostly occupied in conflict for a century. The Nah Clan is full of skilled tacticians who don't mind waiting for the right time to strike no matter how long they appear to sit idly by. Like a tiger in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce on its prey.
Isra: You mentioned the Huang clan as allies of the Nah Clan. But you didn't refer to them as your allies?
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Yes, well. You see… I am no longer a member of the Nah Clan. After two years of traveling and monitoring this country, I realized three things. (Hui holds up one of his fingers). One: I witnessed many awful tragedies happen in this country due to those in high status. (Hui holds up his second finger). Two: Even with their combined forces, the Nah and Huang Clans would surely fail their invasion attempt. (Hui holds up his third finger) Three: I grew sympathetic towards these people and hated the idea of war between our neighboring nations. Thus, I abandoned my post and started a new life here. If I were to ever return to Kettudi, I would certainly be labeled as a traitor and be killed on the spot.
Isra: Also why trust us with this info, we could easily rat you out to the government?
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Silva said that he wouldn't let anyone stand in the way of his friends, despite facing a royal. The intensity of his will to fight for what's right despite directly opposing the government was enough to impress me. Even if I was found out by the government, the Nah and Huang Clans gave up on their scheming due to many like me either abandoning or failing their missions. Instivale is aware of their threats by now. They don't seem the least bit worried of them anytime soon.
Silva: What kinda awful things did you see-
Hui (Eustass Barrington): (Dismissive and serious tone) That's not important. I am not here to scare you, I am nearly providing context to my secret.
Isra: You being a secret agent is not the whole secret?
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Like I said, it ties into "The Top Master". I knew him very well actually.
Isra: How did you get to meet him?
Hui (Eustass Barrington): He was from the same clan as me, he was a childhood friend of mine. He was very proud of his heritage too. He was still in good relations with the clan, despite his move to Instivale. In Rattlesnake Canyon, there is a secret summer home of his that is highly secluded from the rest of society. No one but his old friends know about its location. I have the coordinates on this map and a key to get in.
Hui (Eustass Barrington) hands Isra the map and Silva the key to the summer home.
Silva: He trusted you that much to give you a key to his house?
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Yes, most of the time I took care of the place while he was off on his climbing expeditions.
Isra: I heard that he disappeared years ago and hasn't been seen since, do you know if he's alive or dead?
Hui (Eustass Barrington): No clue. Assuming he's dead, I would want a young climber who is worthy to carry on the will to finally climb Mount Divinus.
Isra: Do ya know what kinda valuable things are in that summer home?
Hui (Eustass Barrington) is about to answer Isra's question but Silva interrupts.
Silva: We don't needa know. I wanna find out for myself.
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Another stellar answer, Silva. I know that I chose a worthy climber to inherit the will of "The Top Master".
Salv: Well, then gang. We shall be off to our next destination then!
Oro: (Barks).
Silva: Yessir!
Isra: Thanks for this opportunity Hui.
Silva: Yeah, thanks man! Remember the name of our team: Silver Expeditioners, because we won't let you and this "Top Master" down!
Silva awkwardly offers a fist bump but Hui shakes his hand instead.
Hui (Eustass Barrington): Don't mention it. I'm sure our paths will cross once more, but remember to refer to me as Eustass Barrington. (Winks).
Silva and Isra: (Nods) Will do.
The Silver Expeditioners start to exit Climber's Paradise.
Eustass Barrington: (Yells) Two more things guys, be careful journeying through the canyon, it's very easy to lose your belongings. The house also has a tight security system that will be difficult to bypass. Even I do not know how to deal with it, as it does not activate when I am there. Best of luck, Silver Expeditioners!