—So, that's what happened...—The woman sitting at one of the tables in the bar-like establishment spoke melancholically after a somewhat lengthy, albeit tiring, account from her companion. Like him, she was a carrier of a "fragment of fate," as evidenced by her snow-white hair.
—It's a pity that two of them escaped,—:,\,—we had to finish off the survivors and quickly get out of there,—:|,—if it weren't for that, I would have found a place for them,—:D,—the Kamel would have fetched a good price.
—Perhaps... But maybe it's for the best. As far as I know, you've become too attached to Orion, and now is not the best time to stay there.
—Because of the new people in the government?—:)
—Yes, because of them. After the change in the Rhemic leadership, our freedom of action in the territories of Akkerwald and Larian has become severely restricted, and soon this may extend to other regions of the country.
—It must be difficult for you,—:D,—but don't worry, the old man will somehow find a way out of the situation.
—Undoubtedly. By the way, speaking of that, the boss is still willing to offer you a position as an officer in the organization if you agree to join us. Have you changed your mind after everything that happened?
—No, it's not for me,—8-),—I don't recognize anyone's authority.
—Well, that's your choice.
—As always,—:),—oh, I messed up a bit,—:,\,—I should have not let that Nihonese woman go; she ratted me out to the guards.
—I didn't think you were so petty about these things.
—No, that's not what I mean,—:D,—revenge doesn't interest me, but she was a great lay,—;D,—rarely do you find such women.
—Oh? Really, that good?
The white-haired man shows his companion his enhancer.
—Imagine, I bought it purely with the money she made in a few days,—XD,—it's amazing.
—Wow, that's pretty cool, very cool indeed.
—Exactly,—:D,—but whatever, screw her.
—What are you going to do now?
—I'll go somewhere,—:),—I have a feeling that staying in the Empire will be too stressful now,—:|,—especially with that Captain; those guys don't let things go easily.
—In that case, I wish you a pleasant journey. But remember, don't...
—Forget it,—:),—that's not my thing.