🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

Are Erika and her company close enough to the palace to "inspect" it?

Yes.

-- The question isn't that. Who is more important – a bureaucrat or the only royal daughter, even if she is adopted? And you, Sir Kir, where do you intend to go? It looks like the perfect moment for a wandering knight. The very same epic hero with a magical sword from the chronicles, who appears in the darkest hour to save the king and the country, right?

- Indeed, this is a unique opportunity. - The knight smiled at Ushumgall's comment and instinctively reached for the hilt of his best friend - Carabion, but did not draw it. - But unlike the heroic chronicles, what awaits us ahead is a years-long bloodbath. Even if we assume the best-case scenario, that the enemy will not be able to break through the Ninugian Gates, the number of combat units at the disposal of the Haranian necromancers is quite enough to keep us busy for several years of active hostilities. The path to victory is still elusive, but you are absolutely right - there is no other way for me. - Having answered the student, Kir turned his gaze to Erika. - And what do you say about the future prospects?

- It's okay, I guess. I've learned a few combat skills. Now, I don't think I'm such a "weakling" anymore...

- You're kind of strange.