Lugus found the chief scout in his usual spot, and to his surprise, saw him in a rather unusual state. Waimond Lancaster was drinking vodka alone, seemingly mourning his fallen comrades, whom he had known since joining the order. When Lugus entered the room, he probably wasn't sure if he had chosen the right time to appear, but the scout gestured that he didn't mind. Upon learning that his brother in the order had come to inquire about a new assignment, he immediately got down to business. It should be noted that this time, he was without his usual sarcasm.
- My best scouts have spent the last two months in Katharia, investigating a delicate matter. Based on the information they provided, I have every reason to believe that the queen of that country is not human. At least, not anymore. And you're probably wondering, if this is a reconnaissance mission, why didn't I send the people who were already working on it? The answer is simple: the young, arrogant upstart recalled them and demanded that I take on another, "more important" task. Do you think you can handle such an assignment? - The scout pointed to a bottle of alcoholic beverage. - A very popular drink in my homeland. It's good stuff.
- I think I can handle it, - Lugus paused, - But honestly, I would like to deal with other matters first. I heard about the assignment to negotiate with the Free People, and it interested me. The thing is... - the forest dweller briefly told his story.
- I'm not in a hurry to do it right now, but perhaps you know some details about this assignment and something about the life of the Free People. Where should I start my search if I go there? - Lugus was about to give his word to Lancaster, but then decided to immediately talk about the last matter, - And one more thing... Before I go on the assignment, I would like to complete my training in the basics of being a Guardian. The first Guardian, Hartmann, was training me, but unfortunately, the training was not completed. I know that this is usually the responsibility of the first Guardians, but if you don't mind, I would like to finish my training with you.