🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

Instead of the "Mysterious Star," where it once stood, Erik found only a wasteland.

—Thank you, but I think your speeches, inspired by pure soul, will be no less useful to them than my tedious speculations. Farewell, friend.
"Friend, is it?"
Having finished his drink, he thanked the staff and paid for the meal, just in case, making sure that his philosopher friend had also paid.

"If that was a hint from the universe, I dare to object: I was distracted from my important tasks against my will!" —having made this comment to the emptiness, Asmidul headed to the addressee of Nitri's message — to the royal palace.

Fortunately for the young man, Nergal was not so irresponsible or inattentive as to forget to pay for himself, so Asmidul's funds were safe.
To enter the palace, a visitor had to first cross a long bridge surrounded by water, and for this, he had to pass the guard... Represented today by yet another obviously recently arrived subject of the crown, and not a descendant of purebred Asugan families.

She was dressed unusually, looked unusual, and spoke unusually as well, not to mention the huge weapon in her hands, which clearly did not match her own size.
- Nya, what does the guest desire? I, Issina, the proud guard of the royal palace, will be happy to help!