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Let's follow Arza's plan.

Am I right in assuming that your demotion is somehow related to all of this?

— Actually, no. It's just that my ex-boss is a real jerk. He said that I don't meet the requirements of the special police department and that I need to start from scratch before I can work on par with the others and not drag them down.

- Indeed, - Nano smiled in response and took out a notebook and pen. - Nothing supernatural - just a typical conversation of our time. It won't take more than a couple of minutes. Hmm... How has your personal life in the Empire changed over the years? Do you think the country is moving in the right direction? Where will we be in five to ten years?

— My life, contrary to my own expectations, has hardly changed: I still work at the "Chronicles," and I continue to do so today. As for the payment for my work, in relation to today's prices for goods and services in the imperial market, it has remained approximately at the same level. So, if anything has changed, it is the amount of material for writing new articles - there is much more of it. Much more... In my opinion, the Empire is currently sitting on a huge pile of explosives that could detonate at any moment. — Vaas took a moment to take a drag from his cigarette. — Although many things are indeed being done in accordance with the progressive demands of the era, the power of the imperial family has never been so weak in all its long existence. So many different political forces, operating both openly and secretly, provinces uncontrolled by the central government, the incredible workload of the government and all subordinate services... This will not end well. Nevertheless, if our nation manages to survive this difficult time, I am sure that we will have a long period of prosperity ahead of us. As you know, the night is darkest just before dawn.

As everyone knows, the night is darkest just before

the city explodes.

After looking out the window and checking the weather, Tsukiko headed towards Fukushiro Goemon.

Upon seeing Tsukiko, the deputy commander of the Onryo Fortress broke off from his meditation and turned his gaze to the guest. — Can I help you with something?

“Well, I can only sympathize. From personal experience, I know what it’s like to lose your position overnight. However,” Alaria paused, “my situation was different. But that’s a story for another time. If everyone has rested and regained their strength, I suggest we get back to work. This will be a good opportunity to show your former boss that he was wrong about you.”

Tsukiko bowed politely. -- Please, tell me about the island. If you have time, of course.

-Yes, perhaps you are both right. - Elrina agreed with her companions' previous arguments. -And I need to pull myself together and not panic about all this prematurely. Although, of course, to experience something like this for the first time... it wasn't the most pleasant experience, and it's not something you can easily forget. Well, at least now we'll be prepared.

Jack shoots at Re'Khaal
Miss
Rudbeks attacks Re'Khaal
Re'Khaal takes (cleave) 2024 damage
Re'Khaal takes 1012 damage (1724/8000)
Halmeldir attacks Re'Khaal
Miss
Re'Khaal takes (crit) 296 damage (1428/8000)
Re'Khaal uses earthquake (0/400)
Miss
Jack takes 42-25%=31 damage [119/150]
Jack is paralyzed for 6 turns.
Miss

Initiative
Halmeldir (71)
Re'Khaal (40)
Jack (32)
Rudbeks (28)

Let's continue attacking in the same way. ?

Yes.

- Thank you for your feedback. Well, I won't keep you or myself waiting any longer; I'll try to find the coordinator as soon as possible. All the best.

Tsukiko politely bowed.
-- Please, tell me about the island. If you have time, of course.

Fukushiro Goemon explains to Tsukiko what the island of Raidzu is like now and how to navigate it.

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RAIDZU
Group
In addition to quest locations, the group can move freely around the island; Tsukiko can invite any four characters from the Onryo list to join her.
Known Locations
Movement between these locations is straightforward – from one to another, without incident.
1. Onryo Base – the main location where you can rest, repair, etc.
2. Inari Temple – located east of the Onryo base; according to Goemon, the sorceress who has settled there can provide some assistance to the warriors.
3. Cliff in the northwest – recently, beautiful benihime flowers, which are very useful for medicinal purposes, have begun to grow there. You can try to collect them and give them to one of the medics to create a healing potion (revives a character who died from lack of HP, fully restores health, magic energy, and spirit/barrier), but a powerful tengu has settled there, so the local warriors do not risk going for these flowers.
Island Exploration
Tsukiko's group explores the island at their own discretion (various events).
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— I hope my explanation answered your questions.

-- Well, yes. But besides the known locations, is the rest of the island also unfriendly? And where did all this evil come from?

– She appeared here three years ago, just like everywhere else in the country.

Added 5 minutes later

- Thank you for your feedback. Well, I won't keep you or myself waiting any longer; I’ll try to find the coordinator as soon as possible. All the best.

Upon learning that Nano came regarding an interview from “Reimian Chronicles,” the amphitheater coordinator, Ileya Dayford, took a break and invited the “journalist” to chat in the office. – I can offer tea or sweets, – she said as they entered.

"For some reason, I thought our base was cleared of this kind of thing, but it's still here... Well..." -- Tsukiko's eyes lit up. -- "That's good. I can finally finish the job I was deprived of." -- Thank you for the answers. / So, I don't quite understand something. Is it worth gathering a group for the Inari Temple, or is it just a safe location? And of course, there's no time for such a trip before the briefing. In short, I'm waiting for instructions. I don't think it makes sense to wander around the base right now. /