🐙 Planet Aberat, Kingdom of Selya-Mira 🐙

Scratching his head, the narrator concluded that Albrecht went to where the text was the most faded, i.e., to the center! After a short journey, Albrecht sees a scorched man crawling across the sand, who has no legs. This character shows no interest in his surroundings and does not react to the person he encounters. What will Albrecht do? Meanwhile, with Radianta: From the book about reproduction, the raider emphasizes the following: 1) Initially, the ancestors of the Caish reproduced like the Northerners: women carried disgusting larvae, called "children," and if the larvae of the Northerners grew quickly and were born intelligent, then things were much worse for the ancestors: they were left with primitive creatures incapable of independent existence. 2) Modern Caish received the method of reproduction from the ancient K'eyne. It is called "cegentes" and comes from the gene of preservation. 3) The gene of preservation allows the Caish and K'eyne to store the original genetic code in their skin, which differs from that of their ancestors. This gene prevents deviation from the initially formed appearance of the Caish, thereby providing significant resistance to any mutations and changes in the body. It also makes the Caish immortal, but due to its vulnerability to stress, the gene of preservation tends to degrade, which leads to the aging and death of the Caish at very individual intervals. 4) The reproduction process consists of three stages: intimacy, sacrifice of flesh, and formation. 5) The first stage involves the exchange of substances between a man and a woman as a result of intimate contact. 6) The second stage involves shedding most of the skin and some tissues of both individuals. This process is described in detail and graphically in the book. It can cause serious harm to health and is considered dangerous. 7) The third stage involves the instinctive formation of a cocoon of the future new individual from the shed tissues. 8) Next, the cocoon should be stored in a safe place. It will grow and develop on its own until a mature Caish emerges from it. The maturation period is up to one and a half years. 9) The first sacrifice of flesh usually heals completely through regeneration. After that, risks arise. It is not recommended to have more than three offspring, as the risks increase significantly after this number. It is worth realistically assessing the condition of one's own body and its readiness for sacrifice. 10) There are medical and magical methods to reduce the risks to zero, but they are complex and rarely available. So, what are Radianta's impressions of this information? Of course, she knew how her species reproduces, but without the details. Meanwhile, with Treebeard: "So it is..." Captain Akoren pondered. "Alright, just for you. When Lady Yuiner Kalidar became Minister of Appointments, she had many opponents. But none of them went as far as Mist. She was concerned about the obscure origins of the new First Minister and some of her peculiarities. As a result, Yuiner Kalidar survived an assassination attempt only thanks to her impeccable health and good regeneration. Mist was not executed for her numerous services to the kingdom of Sela-Mira. Everyone knew that she was loyal, but very radical. And that doesn't lead to anything good. That's the whole story. She was given thirty years, which are coming to an end. However, Mist's case is entirely and completely Yuiner Kalidar's responsibility. Even I don't know what will happen to her after her release," Captain Akoren sighed. "Don't worry about it. Whatever rumors may circulate about the Minister of Appointments thirty years ago, she is a ray of light in our dark kingdom.