Knights of Tezoth

— Do you think that with nine travelers, this zone will let five through but only take four? In principle, we could try; it certainly won't make things worse.

- As I already stated earlier, one stays here, four return to camp.

— So that in the end we gather a new squad only to have it bombed to half right away? — the girl led Eugene away from the others so the conversation would stay between them. They didn't lose sight of the imps either. — The fact that we'll get a full rest, replenish supplies, and report to Lord Adalard — yes, that's good. But what's the point of taking the same route? Wouldn't it be more prudent to try a different path, like the one Dalias had before he was...? Well, you get the idea.

After a brief pause, the girl added:

— Of course, if they assign us new people and it's an order from your uncle, we'll have no choice but to follow it.

In any case, she had no option but to obey her lord. The desertion scenario didn't work for several reasons. First, the Valentine family had always been known for their loyalty to the homeland — it wasn't just part of her upbringing, it was in her blood. Second, where would she even go? And to do what?

- What happens in camp stays in camp. - The Rusty Knight sexily-tiredly brushed a strand of hair from his noble face. - Bringing a fifth one with us to camp, in all likelihood, is sentencing him to death. Killing him here and now is likewise a waste of life. I'm against the senseless waste of human resources. If we leave him here, there's a chance he'll prove useful should we return. And if we don't return, - he shrugs, - then so be it. - Eugene's gaze shifted to Manka. - Wait here.

— You know your uncle better than I do, — the Knight of the Wind shrugged, paying no attention to the Rusty Knight's extremely demonstrative gesture. Over years of friendship, she'd grown tired of it. And there was certainly no attempt to attract her attention in it. Most likely it was meant for a striking effect on Manka.

— Are you sure leaving Manka here alone is the best idea? — Stefania clarified, understanding that among the common warriors, she was currently the most useful. — She's an excellent healer, and at the same time the most vulnerable.

- Battle in H2: 30% chance to resist burn. Second battle: chance increased from 30% to 50%.