Posts from Rhemic Empire (2)
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Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
there is a suggestion that behind these doors, there will be other doors...
1) at least initially, some kind of teamwork is planned
2) or this is an opportunity to have a lot of fun by swapping places, taking memories and gear that don't belong to us
Elrina carefully got to her feet and looked around, searching for Alaria or any other familiar faces. Her mind was in a complete fog, and it seemed that old knowledge and skills had mixed into some kind of thick mess, preventing her from concentrating on anything specific. At least, the others seemed to be experiencing similar feelings and thoughts. What had happened to them? And how much time had passed? Were they still in Asparagus's estate? Who, if not the owner of the house, and why did they do this to them? Being in such a situation was unpleasant in itself, and being surrounded by a crowd of strangers with unclear intentions made it even worse.
Elrina carefully checked the items she still had with her. The absence of weapons was, in a certain sense, predictable and brought a small relief: who knows how this meeting would have gone if everyone had kept their weapons. However, the absence of the enhancer, potions, medicines, and other supplies was very disappointing. Involuntarily crossing her arms, Elrina remembered the onyx ring. "And why didn't you work when you were needed for such moments?" she thought with some bitterness, looking at the beautiful piece of jewelry, as if it were mocking her. The next find was a family signet ring. This seemingly useless item had long become something familiar and so commonplace that Elrina didn't immediately notice it. Apparently, it was of no interest to the owner of the house either.
The last thing she found was a strange key with a number that she definitely didn't have before entering the estate. Glancing at the others, Elrina sighed with relief, noticing similar keys with other guests. Perhaps it was for a room with their belongings? But why put them to sleep and disarm them? The thought that they had fallen into the lair of some maniac made her uneasy again. Especially since, after the dungeon with the lizards, the desire to take initiative had clearly diminished.
“I’m so sorry! If you could see yourselves from the outside right now,” she said, catching her breath and smoothing her hair.
“I don’t think this is the time for conflicts. I suggest we get to know each other instead, and also find Mr. Asparagus.”
She looked around at everyone present.
“Hmm… And you and you. And you. Yes, and you, you had that daring song. Unfortunately, I don’t remember your names,” she shrugged. “But the rest of the gentlemen and ladies are completely unknown to me.”
She made a thoughtful circle around the hall, checking her pockets.
“There’s really no need to be nervous; the prince probably just wants to play. And we’ll have to use our wits to do it.”
She stopped in the northeastern part of the hall, trying to determine what the darkness before her was – a hole in the floor leading to the lower level, or did the architect, Reisen Reim, simply forget to finish building the wall here and left a gateway to the void?
“So many people who don’t know each other, and they all look like mercenaries from different groups. The prince snaps his fingers, and the little people scurry around. Not bad, Mr. Asparagus, my respects.”

