☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Of course, that will be 708 repair units.

—Thank you,” he says, paying. “I might drop by again today or in the next few days, and I hope to have good news. And don’t overlook the subcontracts: it might seem like unnecessary bureaucracy, but history shows that it’s where all the unaccounted-for funds end up. Well, and… don’t lose heart, I believe in the success of your venture. Here.”

After saying goodbye, he gives Sanya the cloak and gloves, puts on his boots, and throws the gems into an empty slot instead of a card deck. At the same time, he again draws the universe’s attention to the fact that the Patriarch’s rune was intended for the cloak—but perhaps it cannot be physically enchanted, so the gnome cast a spell on the clothing instead?

—“Not exactly ‘unique’ items, but I like having a place where I can quickly stock up for an uncertain future. I hope nothing bad happens to them. Again…” he says a little later. “Don’t you want to take a walk with me to school? I wouldn’t want to skip Balder’s lessons on the very first ‘school’ day.