>>5677814>What exactly will we be doing?>What kind of payment, and how much?"Well, some more details about the job would be nice. You were being very vague about it. Then, details about my payment would be excellent." No way you're going to work for free, right?
"Apologies, I wasn't being clear, was I?" Nemo looks sincere. "Before we go into detail about the job proper... do you know what's the cause of the Imperial Exodus into Gongalla?"
Wait, wasn't that around the time of your grandma? You seem to recall something from her stories. "The, uh, Singularity or something?"
"Correct, it was some sort of reality storm that hit the Heartland, the Eternal Empire's home universe, and shattered the Empire." Nemo continues. "Well, basically, our job is to make sure that sort of thing doesn't happen to Gongalla."
You blink. Did this guy just say his job is to save the world? "And how are we going to do that? Reality storm-proof Gongalla?"
A slight glint of a smile occurs on Nemo's face. "Hopefully. We'll first be checking on all four of the Reality Anchors. Each we will survey, repair if needed, and strengthen so that they'll withstand any kind of reality storms, or reality quakes, or any stuff of the sort." He turns his attention towards you. "We'll talk more about it as we go."
You were about to open your mouth to protest about your pay, when Nemo spoke again. "Regarding pay, rest assured. I am backed by both the former Empress Elena's estate, and Lucifer himself. Name your price, and you shall be compensated." A grin blossomed on Nemo, one with too many teeth.
>NAME YOUR PRICE>□ Riches to last a lifetime>□ Freedom to wander anywhere you want>□ A lasting legacy>□ A seat of power>□ Booze and companionship>□ Safety for your family, friends, and loved ones>□ A quiet life, unbothered>□ Slaking the thirst for knowledge>□ Other (fill in) 