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So, a chance encounter, and now we have to lay all our cards on the table. It's not that Klyn was planning to hide anything – the right-hand enforcer of the presumed leader inspired awe, but there was something comforting in knowing about your companions when they knew nothing about you. On the other hand, they were all working towards the same goal, so perhaps all this political maneuvering was unnecessary, especially with the first princess's private military group.
—It's quite cozy, that's true. And the hosts are hospitable. —He cast an assessing glance at the other Carnelians. I wonder, are they all summoned like Garret?... —And I only came here as a colleague of Lady Erefir. I'm on indefinite leave from service, let's say. —the knight explained briefly.
A small sip... Oh, this would hardly be to the liking of the cold ones.
—You know, I once told my brother – only the sleeping will awaken, but you won't sleep. There wasn't any particular deep meaning in that, I think you understand... And yet, when the sleeping one awakens, the first moments are as if he's still there, the images of dreams are experienced so vividly, whether it's the darkest nightmare or pleasant, bright dreams. And he himself, who is he at that moment, a figure from oblivion, balancing on the border between sleep and reality... Perhaps this very dragon, threatening the empire, something like that, a creature of nightmare, continues its destructive dream in reality to the grief of all who are awake.
Having finished his tea, he put the cup on the table and, with a slight smile, raised his index finger.
—Well, these are just idle thoughts, hehe. But business is business, the horn calls, and so on. Blessed are those who can close their eyes without worry and wake up in the morning with a clear head, although I doubt there are many such people among the inhabitants of Margel now. However, our brave squad will not stand aside in a difficult hour, and perhaps this time, Carnel is destined not just to serve the patron, but to accomplish a great good for ordinary people. To be honest, I didn't think I would ever be involved in something like this, but... Times are changing. And if I can turn the course of history for the better, I will do it, and I have no doubt that each of us feels the same.
Resolutely hitting his fist against his open palm, Garret, with a suddenly burning light in his eyes, glanced somewhere far through the walls of the headquarters, somewhere where the most dangerous and hopeless monster was located.
—And what about you, Klyn? Since you're on leave, maybe it's better to spend it away from Welfern until things calm down here? Spend some quiet time at a resort or something. Especially since you're not bound by deadlines... Unless, of course, something important is keeping you here.