– Karim, I ask you to clarify with Madam Ann what difficulties we might encounter. Besides the fact that the creature is huge and poisonous. Does the scorpion attack openly or from an ambush? Are there any quicksands or other dangers in that area? I believe we are good in open combat, but we are not scouts.

Added 12 minutes later
Since things didn't work out with the arena, Kenichiro spent a couple more hours at night, writing down his impressions in his diary.

Captain Sanex Rimm.
Servant of Her Majesty. We traveled halfway to Barsina with her without any cause for concern. But, as it turned out, despite her status, skills, and outward composure, Madam Rimm had no control over her people. The mutiny passed unnoticed by us, and only a couple of people from the team stood up for her. Her fate is unknown.

Captain Tyros
A man I could have easily killed, but I didn't, putting our mission above everything else. Whatever the reasons for the mutiny, we successfully reached our goal, as the new captain promised. That's right. We both put our duty above petty personal factors.

Karim
The first southerner we met. Looking back now, both externally and in essence, he is a true son of his people. Elegant, polite, speaks beautifully. Sometimes southerners seem too refined and pampered to me, but overall, the impression of local customs is pleasant.

Great King
Knowing some facts about him in advance, I imagined him much older, less straightforward, and easier to communicate with. Of course, he is a southern king, a little pampered despot, but a benevolent one. When I presented him with the Sartek axe as a gift, I was very surprised by his strength and skill with the weapon. Although he did not help us with information and burned the princess's letter, his hospitality was unparalleled. Overall, I would say that this is what a king should be. Good in everything, generous to others, and respectful of himself. Then he will be respected.

Kingalluda
A strange man. Rich, but the house is neglected, he himself is unkempt, and the slaves are idle. He likes killings, very meaningless ones, but not with his own hands, although he is strong and bears scars. I killed thirty-five people for him. I shouldn't have agreed, but they would have died anyway. You could say I did it quickly, cleanly, and got some practice, but the feeling is unpleasant. But, but, but. There are too many of this word, I should avoid it.