Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

-- My Lord! Lord Baron Cassius intends to take me with him! I have no doubt in the wisdom of my master, but perhaps I should report that my abilities are not at all suitable for the expedition... I will only be a burden to you, my lord. Perhaps I can be of use in some other way?.. And, despite all my reverence for Your power, I, in the interests of my master, am forced to say that he is currently experiencing significant financial difficulties, which is humiliating for such a noble knight...
Despite the obsequious tone and pleading look, the marshal does not give in. After scratching his chin for a couple of seconds, he replies, frowning – but not to the slave, but to her master.
-- Cassius... Whether to take her or not is your decision, but I will say this – if she causes discord in the team or a drop in morale, I will throw her overboard. And I won't even compensate you. What's the problem? Debts?

Hargen revered the Void, but there was one entity that fascinated him even more... scholars called it gaming addiction...