That's what devils are for – they grab everything and don't give anything back. But waiting several months is not good. If I hadn't removed the Boots of Hell from the hero, I would have spent less than a day on this "journey."
I didn't remove them anyway. I just didn't approach them at the beginning.
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For example, I didn't return the bow to the succubi right away, because I needed it myself. I'd rather run back to them later, after the castles.
And another question: what percentage is needed to get information in the tavern?