Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

- We headed to the slums. The sheriff stayed at the entrance and tasked me with commanding the "operation".
- In the house indicated by that scum we dragged in, the gang wasn't there. Instead, some bald guy was sitting there. He said everyone was hiding in a dungeon next to the house. I decided not to touch him until we dealt with the gang, which was a mistake. The bastard escaped... I described his appearance to the sheriff; he can be put on a wanted list.
- The gang really was hiding in the Dungeon next to the house. There were... 15 heads in total, including the leader. The passage was cluttered with traps. Both moving and stationary. We had to fight our way through them.

- Mostly they were scum with knives and clubs, but there were also seasoned warriors with crossbows, spears, and axes... 

- The leader turned out to be an abomination. Now I can say with certainty that I "saw" her and "even spoke"... Unusual. She didn't "play" with cold like others of her kind, but with magic involving "getting into heads". She had no intention of surrendering. I had to destroy her...

- Only the witch who escaped last time remained alive. The "right hand," by all appearances. Perhaps an "apprentice"... I handed her over to the sheriff. She should be interrogated after she comes to same.

- As for the bald guy, I don't know what his role was among them. But he looked as if he were disappointed in something. I suspect he is also an abomination. He looks something like this.

-- It's a pity the bald one got away; it seems he could have told us many interesting things. We revived and interrogated the witch -- she appeared in town at the same time as the white one. And perhaps it was he who whispered behind the back of the throne where the white one sat. If this performance of his was so that they would pity him and let him go -- then there are more brains in that skull than in the entire Academy, for the plan worked... Otherwise, from the witch, it's a familiar story -- I was forced, I didn't want to, and all that... Although it is obvious she very much wanted to, and tried to get her own share from this alternative sect. If you don't wish to claim rights to her life -- we will execute her this evening. A successful conclusion to the Day of Merriment, right? 

-- Let us move to your rewards, -- the burgomaster tosses him a heavy bag of silver. -- This is 75 silvers from the Academy; another 75 were given to the guard. They are delighted with those brains -- if you understand anything about that, you can drop by and see them. Next, what was agreed upon, -- Regin solemnly places a key on the table. -- This will open up great prospects for you -- or literally, the doors of the new house of your faith. My only request is that on the Day of Void, please refrain from your sermons, and after that -- you may set up shop.
-- Hurrah, -- the preachers can barely hide their satisfied smiles. Until this moment, each had doubted whether the burgomaster wouldn't find a reason to turn them away and cheat them. -- Thank you, Lord Regin.
-- And in conclusion -- I passed information about your successes, Voldemar, to higher authorities, and they are very interested in you. So be so kind as not to get too drunk on joy today and arrive at the Stronghold this evening in a decent manner. And personally for my ears -- which of the operation participants would you personally highlight in a positive light? The cunning fat man highlighted himself, obviously, and you yourself a bit, but I am curious who else in this city I could rely on in the future.

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has anyone taken the academy quest yet?

Almost all the fighters, except for Cassius who left with his woman, as well as Ulf and Peleus, who remained for the wrestling competition, went to the tavern following Sigeber. Thanks to the establishment, every fighter is entitled to unlimited beer and abundant snacks today -- whether out of respect or fear of a company of strong and fighting men greedy for beer and food, the innkeeper is generous today.
The fighters sit in a circle in the center of the hall, bards try their best in hopes that they will get a penny, and public girls are especially welcoming today -- the champions will surely be generous with their services, and the others can find solace by taking revenge in bedroom wrestling.
-- Well, men, to our health! -- Sigeber gives a speech, raising his mug. -- We fought well today; I'm glad that veterans don't leave this glorious occupation, and new faces still fit into our circle. Let's drink, eat, and touch the girls -- Day of Merriment happens once a year. Ah, while everyone is not yet drunk -- by the way, books are being written about us. At least about the fistfights. Hargen recently scored one -- if he's in the mood, he'll read it to us.