Sanchez pressed the device closer to his ear and listened intently for a long time.
-- Well, alright, let's assume you're not a Hive spy. So, next... Next... Oh! Zhur Vien. Sorry, Zhur, but I haven't seen you at all during our voyage; I've been wanting to hear your voice for a while. They say Sylphs have a good voice and a pleasant accent.
Zhur Vien was that reclusive Sylph. A device was soon attached to him, and he began to answer questions. Everything was proceeding as usual until the captain got to the topic of religious beliefs.
-- I worship Ferlite, -- Zhur stated firmly.
-- Who? -- the captain was surprised.
-- Ferlite, the Great and Unique Ferlite! -- the young Sylph's eyes shone. -- She is the most beautiful and most powerful of all the immortals! Captain, I respect the goals of your expedition, but it is far more important to me that I can visit an altar dedicated to her along the way! This is the most important event in my life!
The captain clicked his tongue, which was not a good sign.
-- So, you're a Sylph, and you abandoned your faith to worship an idol? And you're sailing with us to worship... some Furite?
-- Ferlite! And don't you dare call her an idol! I respect you, Captain, but such things... are not permitted.
-- And why didn't you say anything about the true purpose of your journey earlier? -- Navarro sighed heavily. -- I wouldn't have let you on board for anything.
-- That's why I didn't say anything, -- Zhur confessed passionately. -- But it doesn't matter now, because I will do everything I can to help you and the Kro Empire in this endeavor.
-- You won't. I don't need cultists and apostates on board. Alright, men!
The sailors and Rutin Abyrovich rushed to the Sylph and grabbed him under the arms before he could react.
-- Throw him overboard! -- the captain said, as if with regret, and the order was immediately carried out. The Sylph only had time to gasp.
-- What was that? -- Navarro was upset. -- What about the ladder, the sword, the sharks? You guys are too mundane. Take note for next time, okay? -- The captain slapped himself on the forehead. -- Jane! We drowned your device!
Mini Jane, as if expecting this, immediately pulled a second one out of her bag.
-- Oh, well, that's fine. Next... Next... Selena! Let's continue with the Sylphs.
The captain began to ask questions.