United Kingdoms

- Excellent, excellent... - Zladr said, making notes in his recipe book. - Next... Private Teran, how are your ailments?

— I've broken my ribs several times. Armor doesn't help much against blunt weapons.

- That's all for now, - the sergeant gestured to dismiss the waitress and took a mug. - Well, guys! First one for meeting!
He raised the mug, clinked it against the others, and guzzled the drink.
- How are you doing, guys? Have you been in the squad together for a long time? How's the service?

— Well, the captain just started recruiting a new squad recently, - Vig explained, emptying his glass. - We're not the first, and we won't be the last.
— Yeah, - Mekriy agreed, - they pay peanuts, and the conditions are terrible, who in their right mind would agree to such a life?
— Well, you're wrong, brother. - Vig put a friendly arm around the healer, which made the latter somewhat uncomfortable. - We're all just commoners in the same boat, whether you're a peasant or a soldier. Or maybe it's a raft?...
— That's true, - Gale nodded, - unless your old man didn't spread his seed in a noble bitch, then you'll just be floundering around like shit in a hole for the rest of your life.
— Come on, there are plenty of good things in life, why think about the bad? - Vig pointed to one of the waitresses. - Check out the melons on that one. I'd love to squeeze them in my hands, mm.

- Abigail Dissen, nice to meet you, - the warrior introduced herself. And before her interlocutor could make an awkward compliment about her name or say some other nonsense, she tried to steer the conversation in a different direction. - I've only been in Silvergarde recently, but I think I've heard of you. You're looking for an experienced warrior to protect your honor, right?

— Yes, yes, that's me. There's a hooligan in Astkirkh who has inflicted an unimaginable insult on me, and I'm looking for someone who will restore justice and punish the scoundrel.

- Thank you for such a warm welcome and for the honor of meeting you in person, Sister Mirina. - Ahelsiy replied with a memorized, almost obsequious greeting. - I must admit, I am delighted to see the amazing spiritual heights that the inhabitants of this city have achieved thanks to your and other servants' coordinated work. However, I will not distract you with meager worldly conversations, as the Mentor sees, there is still much to be done. That is why I have come here. It would be my greatest joy to serve the church in this city, and therefore I would only like to know if there is any other work for a humble, obedient servant of the Mentor. - he finished his speech, placing his hand on his heart.

— Your good and selfless intentions please me and warm my heart, Ahelsiy. We servants of the church always have work to do, and therefore we never have a shortage of helping hands. I really don't have enough time for everything, and now I need help resolving the mundane conflicts of the city's inhabitants. Can I entrust this task to you?

And let him tell me how to legally get a pass to the upper city.

— Try leaving a request with the city administration. If you're lucky, it will get to one of the count's advisors, and you'll be allowed into Astkirkh. Keep in mind that you must have a valid reason for this: just anyone won't be allowed in.

I'm going to the hunters' guild.

When Garlius reached the hunters' guild building, he found only a lone warrior there. He was sitting at a table reading a book. The notice board near the counter contained the following quests:
1. Basilisk.
Has strong scales and a paralyzing gaze, loves moisture.
Reward: 4000
2. Harpy.
Flies, has poisonous claws, lives in the mountains.
Reward: 1500
3. Griffin.
Flies, very strong, agile and stubborn, lives in the mountains.
Reward: 10000
4. Bone Serpent.
Not a big threat in itself, but has a potent poison, lives in caves.
Reward: 1800
5. Night Wanderer.
Wolf-abomination, lives in forests.
Reward: 2500
6. Minotaur.
Settled in the mountains near Pilas. At first, the authorities tried to eliminate it, but then decided that it would be easier to pay it off than to spend resources fighting such a powerful opponent in the narrow passages of the Pilas caves. Since then, every year the townspeople sacrifice one of the peasant girls to it.
Reward: 30000