Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

-- There's always room for improvement, because no one will ever stand firmly at the peak of mastery – they will only eternally climb towards it, until the Void throws them into oblivion. Isn't that a bit too pompous? Let's just get the prizes and go have some free beer. These prizes were not a reward from those in power, but merely a percentage of the bets, so Hargen only received 30 silver and a couple of quality cestuses. Reinforced Cestuses Damage: Strength*3.5 +5% chance of paralysis and weakening on attack Can parry attacks from ordinary weapons with a 50% penalty Indestructible

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- It's just you and me," Lady agrees. "Did she refuse?" - her gaze sweeps over the battlefield and the surroundings. "Doesn't such an important person have critical matters to attend to today, to sacrifice their neck and belly for the benefit of the power-sucking elite? Hmm... - her head inclines. "Perhaps the system built by their fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers is not so fragile that it will crumble to dust with just one day left to its own devices. And therefore, things may not be as bad as they initially seem.

-- Oh, I'm an incredibly busy person. Just yesterday, I led the most dangerous operation to eliminate a dark conspiracy! -- the sheriff puffed up proudly, basking in his own importance. However... Perhaps that's why I deserve a rest today.

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- Alright, brother. If you can't "get an extra helping," maybe you can learn to hold a shield? Or are there problems with that too?

-- I can, of course. But I'll tell you right away – I'm not just any drill sergeant; it might take, say, a hundred hours.