"What the fuck—you're actually the real deal?!" Seeming to sense Ethemon's Mind Flayer Tadpole, the duergar in front of him curled his lip in displeasure, losing his initial menacing air, though he still looked thoroughly impatient. "Since that's the case, let's talk business. Your ass-soul friend Nere caused a cave-in, and now he's pinned tighter than a hornet's ass."
"A few gnome slaves got trapped in there with him, too—useless trash." A duergar nearby wore a disdainful expression, showing not an ounce of respect for this Nere in his words.
"You lackeys of the Absolute still owe us a massive pile of coin. If you want to pass through here, you've got to pay up first."
Chapter 74