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 get any worse.

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

— So that in the end we assemble a new squad that we immediately bomb half of? — the girl led Eugene away from the others so the conversation would stay between them. They didn't lose sight of the imps either. — Getting proper rest, replenishing supplies, and reporting to Lord Adalard — yes, that's good. But what's the point of going back the same way? Wouldn't it be more prudent to try a different route, like the one Dalias had before he was...? Well, you get the idea.

After a brief pause, the girl added:

— Of course, if they give 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 way to disobey 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 in her upbringing, it was in her blood. Second, where would she even go? And to do what?

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

— You know your uncle better than I do, — the Knight of Wind shrugged, paying no attention to the Rusty Knight's extremely demonstrative gesture. Over the years of friendship, she'd grown tired of it. And there certainly weren't any attempts 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.

- Just pick who stays already and let's go.

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