Knights of Tezoth

Somewhere in a remote corner of Paradelus, a company of dubious character had gathered. From the outside, it might have seemed that the lords of Reevnland and Faredgia were discussing something important, and the leader of the heroes had simply invited himself along.

- And where is our illustrious friend, Sir Karnarez? My eyes, weary from the long journey, seem unable to spot him! - Looking around, Galmeus fixed his gaze on Deus. - Ah, I see. As always, you're three steps ahead of everyone else, Karneya. But is such foresight needed on a bright day like this?

- I have no idea what you're talking about. Have you gone completely mad from brawling with monsters? - From the height of her 204cm heels, the universally despised blonde roughly touched the hero's cheek and licked her own lips. - You're on my list, Galmeus. One day I'll eat you and won't leave even your bones. Let's see how long your Joy can remain Joy. Perhaps she'll have to change her title to the opposite emotion? Knight of Sorrow, ahaha!

- Heh. - The elder's face did not change. - If not for the bloody trail of your misdeeds, I might even call you and your venomous tongue charming. Stratos.

- I don't have time for your foolishness.

- You know, I'm not among the short and scrawny, but you're a real boar, just look at yourself! I recently came across a joke that fits the occasion. Want to hear it?

- No.

- The main rule of a gym rat: whoever is smaller than me is a twig, and whoever is bigger got pumped up with 100% black magic.

- ...

- Your sense of humor leaves much to be desired, but you wouldn't expect anything else from a country bumpkin. - Contrary to her words, what she heard amused Karneya. - It's just that on his island it's not black magic, but science.

- For a down-to-earth man like me, such science is the same as sorcery. - The hero spread his hands. - By the way, don't you want to show this country bumpkin how high aristocracy does it? - He nodded toward where the musicians were playing. - Or are such arts as unknown to you as they are to me?

- I'll make you eat those words.

Forgetting the purpose of her meeting with the ruler of the island region, Karneya Kaikunia Iretiret sets off to perform a song - to the expected surprise of those gathered.

- Cunning fox. - Stratos snorted in displeasure and departed.