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These are just actors who came for a theatrical performance.

If this bandage isn't just for show, then someone is going to fail the quest.

The next day, we first go to Ito and show him the ore.

- Good evening. Can I help you with anything? - Nano discreetly, but thoroughly, examines these creatures.

The gray-haired man glared at Nano with a look that promised destruction, but before he could say anything, a sweet laugh came from behind him – someone had entered just moments ago.

"They are with me," explained Nano, gesturing towards the young man who was accompanied by a beautiful girl, as if expecting her to know who he was.

- Mr. and Mrs. Vermilion with their entourage, I presume? - Nano recognized the person from Amber Gainsborough's briefing and smiled warmly. - Welcome, Mrs. Flox is already inside. You can go this way, and from there, you'll find the hall.
- Beretta! - she opened the door and addressed her partner. - The King and his entourage have arrived; please let them through.

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subtly, but thoroughly, examines these creeps

I meant that I'm checking out their gear. Just in case, so you understand.

Carmin and Pulcherima, along with their accompanying trio, disappear from Nano’s sight behind the inner doors. New faces appear in the lobby after them.

“***, did you see that? The first one crouched down slightly and made energetic hand gestures. “That was probably the king and his sister.”
“Yeah, they have cool hair and eye colors; it's like they really are fiery.”
“Uh-huh. And did you hear that people say they… well, sleep together?”
“Heh-heh-heh, if my sister looked even a little bit like that red-haired beauty, I would prefer her over other girls too.”
“Come on, we also have plenty of beautiful flowers. Take Ipomea with her huge spheres, for example. When I think about them, my fingers start to ache, wanting to get to work, whoo!”
“Just don’t blurt something like that out at the conference itself, ha-ha.”

I meant that I’m checking out their gear. Just so you know.

The guy has a one-handed sword and armor; the girls have chains and daggers. The king has a sword.

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The next day, we go to Ito first and show him the ore.

— “We can work with this,” concluded the blacksmith after examining the strange ore, — “but it won't be possible to forge full equipment from it; it will need to be mixed with ordinary materials. I think one piece of this is enough to forge a good sword or armor.”

Nano agreed with many of the points made by the new visitors. Indeed, the king, like his sister, made an unusual impression. If, upon seeing their minions, one might wish that this country would remain isolated from the civilized world forever, their rulers somewhat mitigated this feeling.
However, the thought of how these two brats "get down to business" in front of her, breathing heavily over some photograph of Ipomea Flox, running their wet, sticky hands over it, or even licking it, drove Melissa into such a rage that her field of vision was filled with a bloody haze.
- Good evening, - it took her a great effort not to hiss the words. - May I know your names, professional affiliations, and the purpose of your visit?

— I’m Mermer, — the first one introduced himself. — And I’m Pierre, — the second one added. — We’re students from the capital’s economic university, and we came to check out the conference.

When I was studying at the economics university, we didn't have conferences with Ipomea. :(

- Uh, I see. Unfortunately, today's meeting is only open to a select group of specific individuals, as well as representatives from businesses and the media, and it will focus on highly specialized topics. A conference for everyone will be held next time; be sure to attend – it will provide invaluable practical assistance for your learning.

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I really want to see the Ukrainian morning glory...

— ... — Nano couldn't see it because of the sunglasses hiding the boy's eyes, but his face at that moment expressed the peak of frustration. — Seriously?..
— What, really?

- Unfortunately, yes... - she said sympathetically, nodding. - But don't be upset - there's nothing interesting to see there anyway, just a bunch of fat, balding bankers discussing their wives and politics. You wouldn't even be able to see Ipomea Flox and Vermilion - you wouldn't be allowed into the VIP area. So you're not really missing out on anything.
She sighed and nodded again.
- Well, good luck to you all, and success in your studies. The Empire is counting on you.

— We can work with this, — the blacksmith concluded after examining the strange ore, — but we won't be able to forge a complete set of equipment from it; we'll have to mix it with ordinary materials. I think one piece of this will be enough to forge a good sword or armor.

-- That's good. And could we also use it to improve existing weapons?

- Unfortunately, yes... - she nodded sympathetically. - But there's no need to be upset - there's nothing to see there anyway, just a bunch of fat, balding bankers discussing their wives and politics. You wouldn't even be able to see Ipomea Flox and Vermilion - you wouldn't be allowed into the VIP area. So you're not really missing out on anything.
She sighed and nodded again.
- Well, good luck, guys, and good luck with your studies. The Empire is counting on you.

— B-but I was really hoping to see Ipomea or Pulechka... — Mermer fell to his knees and grabbed Nano's clothes. — Please, friend... I'll give you all my pocket money if you let me in...

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- That's good. And could it also be used to improve existing weapons?

— That's unlikely.