(Vikin's morale is at an all time low... Not only did he lose his treasure, but he now realized that he put too much trust in a creature known for being greedy and ruthless. Is there something you could say to cheer him up?)

I'm sorry for having put you through all of this... all because of my own carelessness. You've done an excellent job, finding the coins around the swamp, figuring out how Arel could have been the thief, and now helping me realize how naive I was to bring Jr. Balrog to my treasure chamber... But I can't have you keep running in circles just to fix my mistakes. If you want to leave, I understand.

(Vikin's words resonate in your mind: the coins found in the swamp, Arel originally comes from Sleepywood, and the Jr. Balrog resides deep in the Dungeon... It's true that you don't know Arel's whereabouts, and don't have any other leads on the treasure... It could be already be long lost at this point, but... What if Arel did steal the treasure, but stole it for Jr. Balrog? If that's true then maybe the coins are still lying deep in the caves!)

Aye, is everything alright? Are you still with me, friend...?
(Vikin is talking to you, but your mind is already somewhere else. Sleepywood is your best bet, and you gotta get there fast. A hopeful Vikin watches you leave in a rush, you both know that there is no time to lose.)

(Your tired expression betrays your sense of hopelessness, as you expect Sabitrama's answers to give no further leads, much like the other people you questioned.)
Adventurer... You look very tired. I've noticed you running around, asking questions to everyone. May I suggest a moment of rest at our beautiful hotel? It's a famous landmark of our region, and known all across Victoria Island. Its definitely the best way to recover after a long and stressful travel.

(Before words of denial can come out of your mouth, you suddenly realize that Sabitrama is actually right. Not so much about your tiredness, but rather, about the hotel being the perfect stop for someone who just finished a tiring journey. With any luck, this was also Arel's idea; if they did in fact pass by with a bag of heavy, stolen treasure. Let's have a chat with the hotel staff.)