Heroist
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"So many people have visited Alfar today. And they say he rarely has visitors."
Elrina carefully got to her feet and looked around, searching for Alaria or any other familiar faces. Her mind was in a complete fog, and it seemed that old knowledge and skills had mixed into some kind of thick mess, preventing her from concentrating on anything specific. At least, the others seemed to be experiencing similar feelings and thoughts. What had happened to them? And how much time had passed? Were they still in Asparagus's estate? Who, if not the owner of the house, and why did they do this to them? Being in such a situation was unpleasant in itself, and being surrounded by a crowd of strangers with unclear intentions made it even worse.
Elrina carefully checked the items she still had with her. The absence of weapons was, in a certain sense, predictable and brought a small relief: who knows how this meeting would have gone if everyone had kept their weapons. However, the absence of the enhancer, potions, medicines, and other supplies was very disappointing. Involuntarily crossing her arms, Elrina remembered the onyx ring. "And why didn't you work when you were needed for such moments?" she thought with some bitterness, looking at the beautiful piece of jewelry, as if it were mocking her. The next find was a family signet ring. This seemingly useless item had long become something familiar and so commonplace that Elrina didn't immediately notice it. Apparently, it was of no interest to the owner of the house either.
The last thing she found was a strange key with a number that she definitely didn't have before entering the estate. Glancing at the others, Elrina sighed with relief, noticing similar keys with other guests. Perhaps it was for a room with their belongings? But why put them to sleep and disarm them? The thought that they had fallen into the lair of some maniac made her uneasy again. Especially since, after the dungeon with the lizards, the desire to take initiative had clearly diminished.
Elrina carefully got to her feet and looked around, searching for Alaria or any other familiar faces. Her mind was in a complete fog, and it seemed that old knowledge and skills had mixed into some kind of thick mess, preventing her from concentrating on anything specific. At least, the others seemed to be experiencing similar feelings and thoughts. What had happened to them? And how much time had passed? Were they still in Asparagus's estate? Who, if not the owner of the house, and why did they do this to them? Being in such a situation was unpleasant in itself, and being surrounded by a crowd of strangers with unclear intentions made it even worse.
Elrina carefully checked the items she still had with her. The absence of weapons was, in a certain sense, predictable and brought a small relief: who knows how this meeting would have gone if everyone had kept their weapons. However, the absence of the enhancer, potions, medicines, and other supplies was very disappointing. Involuntarily crossing her arms, Elrina remembered the onyx ring. "And why didn't you work when you were needed for such moments?" she thought with some bitterness, looking at the beautiful piece of jewelry, as if it were mocking her. The next find was a family signet ring. This seemingly useless item had long become something familiar and so commonplace that Elrina didn't immediately notice it. Apparently, it was of no interest to the owner of the house either.
The last thing she found was a strange key with a number that she definitely didn't have before entering the estate. Glancing at the others, Elrina sighed with relief, noticing similar keys with other guests. Perhaps it was for a room with their belongings? But why put them to sleep and disarm them? The thought that they had fallen into the lair of some maniac made her uneasy again. Especially since, after the dungeon with the lizards, the desire to take initiative had clearly diminished.
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