Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

Otherwise, you won't find success with them if you continue to call them "creatures."

He looks at the grumbler for a while:
- This is humor. To lighten the tense moment a little. Don't take it personally; the meaning of your questions is clear. You were expecting to hear some kind of story, only a darker one, - his hand adjusts his hair. - And who are you, and what is your goal? What is the goal of a peasant who has been cultivating fields from birth to death? Not everyone can answer this, and those who do will not be right, because they have invented a false goal in an attempt to temporarily escape from the cold and empty reality. I am me. I walk, observe, and play. I noticed that people react well to tragic-lyrical stories; they are willing to part with silver and copper if you tug at the strings of their souls in such an intricate way - but not that I need it. Perhaps they are glad that all these events are not happening to them, or perhaps they are inherently drawn to the feeling of unhappiness. Another person's mind is a dark place. What else are you interested in?

So, we will fight together... if we die, we will die on the same day and from the firm grip of the tentacles. Excellent!

Ottar remembers what day it is and what day is the holiday of the Voidlings.

- Yes, that's great. Thank you for the lesson; I will come again.
After the sparring session, Cassius relaxes in the bath and receives treatment from the healer.

Zurikha sighed with barely perceptible sadness.
- I wanted to give you silver coins equal to the first digit and copper coins equal to the second, but I cannot accept the answer "all," not because greed for precious metal has twisted my heart, but because such an answer is incorrect in this problem. It's like finding a thousand gold coins under your pillow and not using them. I would like to give you some consolation prize for your efforts, but... - After rummaging through her inventory, she finds nothing suitable. - There is nothing like that at the moment. I'm sorry I took up your precious time and thank you for helping to advance Science.