☀️ Arselia and Akonia

Although at first glance, the demigod had fallen, and his lifeless husk lay on the ground as a heap of metal, Alaria was in no hurry to lower her weapon. It could all be a trick – as soon as they turned their backs, the sword would come back to life and strike them from behind. But time passed, and Valis continued to lie there. Apparently, they had truly overcome the cursed sword. With a sigh of relief, the former inquisitor lowered her bow. They had overcome their opponent, but at a cost. The scars from its blows would remain with them, perhaps for the rest of their lives, however short they might be. A sign that toying with such forces ends badly. But also a sign of their victory over the celestial being – a reminder of a glorious triumph. Now, the main thing is to survive until their return, so that this story does not perish with them in the swamps. The girl did not fail to thank the fire element again in her thoughts, without which today's victory would have been impossible. – I must admit, – the Tanarrian's lips twisted into an unhappy smile, – it wasn't exactly the trial I expected from the islands of Kumari.

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– Oh, well. Oh, that historian. When we meet him in hell, I'll probably punch him in the face, – the redhead remarked. – And I was counting on him so much... And what about the wounded alien? He pretended to be dead, and it was like water off a duck's back. A good question is, what to do with him now. He could go berserk again at any moment.

– I would suggest calling our new acquaintance, but I'm afraid she will have questions. As for Merel, – Alaria cast a disapproving glance at the place where the sorcerer had once stood, – I think "Carneol" should be more careful when selecting personnel. This is not the first time that a "promising recruit" has messed up all your plans.