Lapistia

Nothing to do: I guess I'll have to hope the dog doesn't bite. Sarnissa calmly approached the guard, stopping at a distance suitable for conversation, intending to ask if it was possible to meet with Railisia regarding the contract, assuming she was still interested in hiring an escort.

The guard of the estate led Sarnissa through the first door of this luxurious dwelling (Sarnissa, however, could have noticed that this door was not the main one, and the mistress clearly used the one located a little to the left). She found herself in an empty hall, where there was nothing but a long, steel table and another guard, identical to the previous one.
— Please, place everything you have with you on this table and follow me. — said the first guard in a voice that didn't sound human, as it was completely devoid of emotion.

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I wasn't going to go there, I just wanted to gather rumors about the place.

The most reliable and up-to-date information always comes from firsthand sources! But if you want, you can skip this part and go back to the rumors.