Horizon of Darkness

Returning to the tavern, Joe, first of all, did what you might expect... that's right, he ordered beer and meat. And then more beer and other alcohol. And more. And more. "To a successful raid!" he boomed, raising a toast to himself.

Also, I want to give these decks of playing cards to Uncle Zeikin and Josh," Lin said, handing the first deck with sisters on it to Zeikin, and the second deck with pirates on it to Josh. "I hope you'll find a use for them and they'll keep you warm at night.

"Is this for me?" the old pirate was surprised. "A 'gift'? For free? Just like that?" The former adventurer was so surprised that he even forgot about his drink. "Well, thank you! The last time old Joe received gifts... ah yes, my mother gave me a clean shirt for my tenth birthday, that was a while ago..." Wiping away the moisture that welled up in his eye, Joe frowned and quickly turned away.

In the morning, Fableup was in for an unpleasant surprise. His entire body, if it could be called a body, was covered in thick fur. Now he couldn't stick to anything or secrete any slime.

"Damn rat magic, and now it won't let us rest!" the old pirate shivered. "You should all drink more of this stuff, that's what! For medicinal purposes, of course. It cleanses the body of all sorts of filth, burns poison out of the stomach, and warms the soul! Although, maybe you'll dissolve completely from all that booze..." he added after a moment's thought.

Lin, Joe, and Zeikin went to the address indicated in the quest. A man opened the door of the small house. Thanks to the ring, Lin could see the ghost, as could Zeikin.

But why can't I see it? Joe watched his companions animatedly talking to empty space with a dull interest, but he didn't understand anything.