🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

Asmidul, his face flushed red, also awkwardly chuckled in response.
Taking the drink, he let the glass warm his hands, blew the steam off the surface, and carefully took a sip.
—Thank you... An interesting taste. —He took a deep breath, calming his nerves, completely forgetting the rehearsed "resume." —Where should I start, hmm... Well, I love to read and think about all sorts of things, whether it's theoretical, exact, or humanities. Books can lie, of course, but at least they won't stab you in the back in a dark alley... Sometimes I want to discuss what I've read, maybe even develop some new theories, but usually people aren't very interested... And in debates, many get offended if the topic touches on something sensitive to them, so you can get punched in the face for having a different opinion. I would like to deepen my knowledge of the world in the future, rather than just "scratching the surface." And most importantly, to find a place where we can discuss and develop new, useful things for our country, and maybe even for the whole world. For example, what if Asuguh had its own currency? It might seem like blasphemy and a huge risk, but in the end, it all comes down to the fear of the unknown; that's exactly what we, as scientists, should help overcome... Ha-ha, I guess that sounded too naive.