I chose the Saemon way, just because it seemed more dramatic than creeping through some old secret cave.
And yes, after you go through either way, you can still do the Lich subplot and all its components...though you might as well do it now instead of later. You don't actually have to fight the Lich, if that is the problem...
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Member of the OHF and Diamond Ranger of the ALSB
(secretarial position)
Father of the
wicked but cute child known as
MaryBeth
Padre de una niña
bien traviosa pero guapa
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Aisukuríimu ga tabetái desu.