Rhemic Empire (2)

Tonight, Alaria found it difficult to fall asleep. After what had happened earlier, various thoughts swirled in her mind. She didn't blame herself for Altina's death, not at all. However, the death of her would-be friend served as yet another reminder that this world has no mercy for weakness. You can adhere to your ideals as much as you like, but they won't save you on the battlefield. What can save you are the fruits of diligent training or modern science. Innate strength and endurance can save you. In some cases, your comrades can save you, yes. But relying solely on the help of others is quite naive. What happened in the dungeons was further proof of that. However, Alaria wasn't sure if she herself would have been able to escape from there alive if it hadn't been for Elrina and the enhancer the latter had given her. And, no matter how convenient the device was, the need to use it constantly hurt the inquisitor's pride. It was as if she was compensating for her lack of practice with such things. And, although common sense told her that it would be foolish to neglect the use of the enhancer, especially since it compensated not for the difference in experience, but for the physical weakness characteristic of most people, it wasn't so easy to shake off these doubts.
The next morning, after a sleepless night of reflection, Alaria decided to visit the newly opened "Lotus School" in the Thehan Quarter. Although she didn't have any extra money at the moment, the Tanarrian had always been curious about what exactly they taught there.