Dal Shabet

"Gentlemen! Each of us had specific reasons for joining this expedition. We've spent a tremendous amount of time, effort, and resources to get this far. Yes, the journey has its dangers, including deadly ones, but that's not surprising, as we're in the wilderness! For the most part, no human has ever set foot here; it's outside the jurisdiction of any of the kingdoms. But if we back down now, abandoning our original goal," Zelig raised his eyebrows and gave Nemo a meaningful look, "we'll definitely achieve nothing. First of all, we face an equally long and arduous journey back to the ruins of Dal'Shabet, and there's no guarantee that we'll be welcomed there, or that anyone will be there to welcome us. There's no guarantee that there aren't any military operations or something similar going on there right now, and I hope experienced political scientists will forgive my amateurishness. As for other cities, the distance is even greater. Yes, a great man has passed away, but he knew what he was getting into, and he was initially prepared to give his life for a just cause! I don't know about you, but I feel an incredible sense of pride for a man who, overcoming any obstacles, fulfills the task that fate has destined for him. To back down now, when we've already reached the ruins, would not only be irrational but would also tarnish the bright memory we have of this person, and I'm not afraid to say, with a capital letter. Therefore, I urge you to tighten your belts, grit your teeth, and move forward! One of you should think about the incredible contribution they could make to history and science by discovering artifacts of ancient peoples that have never been heard of in either the old or the new world. Others can mentally calculate the amount of rhiens they could fill their pockets with upon their return, because any findings represent value, but not all of it is archaeological. And others could pay tribute to the selfless Mearef-de-Lor Silverknight, who gave his life for what he sincerely believed in." Amos took off his kippah, gently pressed it to his chest, and humbly bowed his head over the deceased's body. It took him about twenty seconds to compose this speech, and he hoped they would accept it.