🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

—… … So, that’s how it is, huh? —the erudite almost choked on his fish. —Eh, it’s probably like if they showed me a portrait of a Haranian lord during a visit and said, “Well, he’s probably friends with your guy, they’re from the same place…” Hmm, so you’re at war right now? Or did you have some disagreements in the past too?

-- Well, then listen...
Ushumgallu retells his report to Argos in a somewhat less formal manner, further emphasizing why Ginza – a hyena-born and snake-fed coward, butcher, and Felician disgrace – is the way he is.
-- That's what we have to do. Since there's not much left of Shina, and they've brought in reinforcements here, I assume that the next operation will require us to go even deeper into Calcite, but I haven't been given any details yet. Just in case, buy desert boots and cloaks; it's possible that we'll have to move through the desert on foot. I also recommend amulets of light. If you need anything else important, go to the protector, but usually you have to prove yourself somehow to get something serious. Our next operation is already at four in the morning.

- Of course! Let those who want to suffer, but I intend to win this war and bury more cannibals in the sand, - he couldn't decipher the second name. - Welcome. What can you do, where have you fought?

Erika stood there, thought for a moment, and then headed along the route: transport station -> horse -> Sizki...