Horizon of Darkness

The prevailing emotion in Lin's heart right now was anger, and only through years of honed professionalism was she able to suppress it. "Well, guys, is this how things are done?" The commander sat on a wooden chair, placing her hands on the backrest and her chin on top of them, facing the offenders. "We agreed that we would scout, then meet and discuss the next course of action. Why engage the enemy in battle? Did you get a craving for adventure? Maybe you're jealous of Joshik and want to live without arms and legs too? And what, his hook is quite stylish, and who knows what the current trends in fashion are. Don't you think that in this squad, you are responsible not only for your own lives? What if you became fish food? Then we would have to shut down this whole operation and go home. So, not only did you fail to complete the task, you let down the client, and you ruined the organization's reputation, but you also wasted the budget. Okay," she said, waving her hand, and continued in a calmer tone, "let's get down to business: 1. We'll postpone dealing with the underwater creatures for later. Let's say, until better times. Instead, we'll prioritize the main task and the new contract we signed with the Radovud city hall. In detail, but briefly: - Banish the ghost; - Eliminate the talking well; - Open the chest; - Recruit guards; - Clear the sewers of rats; - Find the pig; - Find the missing daughter. Tonight, we rest. Tomorrow morning, we tackle the last task. The disappearance may be indirectly related to our main task, and besides, this kind of job requires urgency due to the threat to the missing person's life. 2. From now on, we will move as a group. I forbid anyone from straying more than 50 meters from the main group. If you need to leave, you must ask for my permission. 3. The offenders will be punished. - Nikta will be tightly bound and kept that way from tonight until the next morning. - Henry is forbidden to speak unless necessary until next week. - Josh is banned from drinking alcohol until he completes at least one of the tasks listed above. - Zeikin will give me foot massages every evening until the beginning of next week. - Kalimora will be used for chopping wood and other household chores. Her armor will serve as a clothes rack. And finally, for today: we're going to the "Nishion" public house to check the prices. You rent a couple of prostitutes, and you find out as much information as possible from them. Then, Arael will provide similar services to the residents of the city. They complained about the high prices, so I think our sister won't mind bringing relief to desperate souls. Ask them everything you can during the process. One of you will be in charge of security, and the rest will be nearby. Split the money in half, but charge the townspeople several times less than the brothel does. That's all for today.