United Kingdoms

Helmut’s companions seemed noticeably invigorated by the sergeant’s toast, while only the healer shook his head skeptically. — Well, I’m a little glad, — admitted Huliy, finishing another glass, — I was thinking that some idiot would be assigned to command our squad, but you seem like a decent guy. — Heh, I second that, — agreed Vigg, — and as for the name, well, something like “Cat Slayers,” for example. — Dragon Slayers, — suggested Huliy, — let’s kill them before they kill us. — Forget about the name, guys, the main thing is the money. — Gale leaned back in his chair and looked around the room, then his eyes stopped on the owner of the establishment. — If some wild woman has settled here, why are we any worse? — Come on, don’t start, brother, — already slightly tipsy Vigg patted his comrade on the shoulder, — we were doing fine, let’s forget about the unpleasant things. Serge is right, we’ll soar high. And in general, forget about all this nonsense. There are five cities in Silvergard, and there are five of us, so each of us will rule one.

- Since it’s about bones, I don’t think there should be any particular problems in terms of selecting weapons, - concluded Garliy. - And what about the harpy? Based on the price, we can assume that it is less dangerous. But what if there is a flock? I just heard a story about two hunters who went hunting for these creatures, but there turned out to be more of them than expected, and the poor guys lost their heads. I wouldn’t want to end up like that.

— This happens all the time, and not only when hunting harpies. To my great regret, many hunters, especially beginners, often underestimate cheap prey and end up badly. In our case, I’ll say this: there should be only one harpy in this region now, but if it has already laid eggs and raised offspring, then there may be more. I understand that this information may be discouraging, but there is also something good in all of this: they will pay separately for each one.

Lex decided to wait with loans, guild membership, and other things until he had at least some of the required amount, and asked about guild quests.

— Baron Pilas, Girion Grimm, — began Gray, — is the only ruler in this region who refuses to cooperate with the guild. I sent many people to him before you, and I personally visited him, but we haven’t been able to achieve anything. Now I offer this job to you. If you succeed, you will do something useful for the guild and receive a reward for your efforts in the form of two hundred silver coins, and if not, well, it’s not a big deal, you won’t cause any harm to the organization.

- Well, good luck with your search, Mr. Lai.

— Thank you, and be sure, I will find a worthy and competent person for this noble cause. — Meanwhile, the order for Abigail was brought to the table where the two were talking. — Maybe we should forget about this slop? Let’s go to my place, I can offer a much better meal, and I think you would like the wonderful Astkirch more than the dirty streets of the lower city.