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/Yeah. We dealt with that guy, now it will be clearer who to recruit for the team next./ "And he's still unhappy... With me? She thought to herself. He was the one who insisted..." Tsukiko had similar thoughts, but she pushed them away and relaxed a little before continuing her work. Then she went to Katsuhiko. "Hello, have you settled in? I wanted to show you something," she said, taking out her enhancer. "It's not in the best condition, and I'm not sure it's safe, but you can take a look?"
With Altina's consent, three detectives set off for "Gracia." In the shop windows, they find the following jewelry items for sale:
Flaming Heart (ruby amulet) +20 Strength Cost: 38,000 Rum
Cat's Eyes (emerald earrings) Additional chance to avoid any negative action directed at the character: 10%. Cost: 25,500 Rum
Night Sky (amethyst bracelet) Immunity to attacks and effects that cause instant death Cost: 50,000 Rum
Will of the Spider King (onyx ring) Immunity to mind-affecting effects. 8% chance to kill an opponent with any attack. Cost: 45,000 Rum
Azure Tiara Immunity to water damage and negative effects. Willpower checks +30 Magic Power +15 Magic Energy +500 Cost: 45,000 Rum
Empress Chang'e's Hairpin +50 Wisdom Cost: 100,000 Rum
Verilian's Ambition (ring) Ethereal weapon damage after all modifiers +20% Cost: 40,000 Rum
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"Will you accompany me in the search?" Arita decided to clarify this point; the official's help would be useful to ensure that it doesn't look like an attempt to cause a riot.
— No. And just in case, I want to clarify one thing: the search of these locations must be carried out with the consent of their owners or their representatives, okay? Also, as far as I can see, before searching and wasting the "attempts" provided by the kidnapper, it wouldn't violate his rules to talk to those who live or work in these locations.
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Then she went to Katsuhiro. -- Hello, have you settled in? I wanted to show you something, -- and she took out her enhancer. -- It's not in the best condition, and I'm not sure it's safe, but can you take a look?
The engineer examined the device. — It's an old model; it's better to disassemble it or throw it away.
The group shows the saleswoman the found jewelry and asks if it was purchased at "Gracia." If the answer is yes, they try to find out the identity of the buyer. This includes showing a photo and asking about the girl in it. I would describe it differently, but I think these questions would be more logical for Altina to ask. It would be strange to write the responses for her.
— No. And just to be clear, I want to clarify one thing: searching these locations should be done with the consent of their owners or their representatives, okay? Also, as far as I can see, before conducting a search and spending the "attempts" provided by the kidnapper, it wouldn't be a violation of his rules to talk to those who live or work in these locations.
"If I'm sure that the painting is in a house, and the owner categorically refuses to allow access to his property, what should I do in that situation? And what do you think about the options I listed?"
The group shows the saleswoman the found jewelry and asks if it was purchased at "Gracia." If the answer is yes, they try to find out the identity of the buyer. This includes showing a photo and asking about the girl in it.
— I'm afraid not, we don't have anything like that in our assortment. But I could call the owner, maybe he knows something.
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If I am sure that the painting is in the house, and the owner categorically refuses to allow access to his property, what should I do in this situation?
— In this case, it will be necessary to request a search warrant at the police station, providing them with your contract for this assignment. I understand that this is inconvenient, but these are the rules.
And what do you think about the options I listed?
— It sounds convincing, but I cannot confirm or deny anything.
-- I hope for a favor in return, -- said Tsukiko and went to the blacksmith. -- Hello, Ito. How are you feeling? -- After listening to the answer, she got down to business. -- Do you only repair equipment, or do you have a more... diverse skillset?
The owner of the jewelry store was named Isles Gratia. — Hmm... — Isles Gratia carefully examined the jewelry. — The ring is obviously of southern origin, so if you wish to learn more about it, I would recommend sailing to one of the countries there, perhaps Nibus or Aldru; it looks more like something that could have its roots there. As for the second item... Please do not take this as rudeness, but "Gratia" has never dealt in such cheap trinkets.
Arithe had heard enough, so she signed all the necessary documents and got to work.
The first thing she decided to do was to investigate the Impeccable. It was there that the seeker of rare works of art headed.
"Unique techniques?" Nano wondered. One of her old comrades from the "League" had a technique that allowed him to down three bottles of vodka in one go without dying, but that was it. "I don't see any benefit or advantage to this institution. Sharing your own secrets only to be defeated by them later? If I were some ancient Nihon master, I would either take the secrets with me to the grave or find apprentices who would pay, fetch water, chop wood, and do all the other tedious work."
"As far as I know, this is where masters of all these arts used to gather, and you could even receive training. But why has everything changed so much? Is it related to the changing situation in the empire? If it's not a secret, of course."