If only the queen bothered to hear Nolan out first. Then she would have realized that the demons wrecking Avalon will probably attempt to destroy Astoria next, and then focus on them first. Of course, you-know-who would still sell her out.
For now, don't worry about the cave west of Silverdale. You won't be able to get anything from there until you buy the Magic Shovel.
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