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— Heh, I don't know what's going on in Menas, but it sounds like fairy tales your friend made up while he was bored on duty.

- And what's its size? If the creature is large, it might be impossible to defeat it.

Ahelsiy warmly thanks Mirina and asks if there are any quiet places in the city suitable for relaxation, in particular regarding the gardens of Astkirhen, and whether it is possible to get there in any way.

-- You... -- Lex continued with some hesitation, -- Did you lose someone there?

-Hmm? Well, damn, I was hoping... or maybe they need to catch some criminals right now, for whom a reward has been offered? I would take on that task.

— Hey, listen, let me try to arrange a meeting with the captain for you, and then he can decide whether he wants to deal with guys like you or not.

Mirina replies that it is possible – she could have arranged the pass to Astkirch herself, or he could have asked Carmen to let him through.

But thank you, if we meet at a bar, I'll buy you a beer.

—I don't want to bother my assistants on their day off; they probably have work or other things to do without me. So, if you can arrange a pass, that would be wonderful, and I would be immensely grateful.

— What? — Eric was surprised. — No, that’s not what I meant. I enjoy battles and I love taking risks, but I don’t have any illusions about war, and I don’t have any love for it, because it challenges even those who are not ready for it. If only people like me were at war, it would be a noble cause, but in reality, it’s quite different, and those who don’t seek battles suffer from it — ordinary people who want to live in peace and prosperity. As for this expedition... I was interested in the history and culture of the East, so I have no doubt that a military conflict with the tribes is inevitable, and the only thing that the recent victory can bring is to accelerate its beginning.

— The best thing we can do is report the monster's location to those who are interested, once we return to Silvergard.

-- I never really liked battles, but I will fight when it’s necessary. I believe that one day people won’t have to die meaninglessly. But if nothing is done... that day will never come.

The Cult of Adalard
Adalard is one of the two main gods of the Donar pantheon, the sworn enemy of Gara; the patron of bloody war, defiance, and bloodlust.

The next day, Achelsius goes for a walk in the elite Stronghold.

"I still think we shouldn't rush into battle with this monster without careful preparation. There is no guarantee that even if we win the fight, we won't die later from poison," Abigail expressed her doubts in response to Amanda's claims. "The best thing we can do is report the creature's location to those interested when we return to Silvergard."

"For example, to the hunters' guild. Although we could also come back later ourselves, after preparing. He probably has a lair there, which means we can catch him off guard."

-- Interesting, -- Lex noted. -- As a non-military person, such thoughts never occurred to me. I took for granted that war is just another aspect of our lives, like harvesting or something similar, but more sad. In my understanding, society should spend some resources on it in order to have the opportunity to survive at all. And, of course, this applies to civilians as well, not only to those soldiers who are forced to fight by circumstances and duty, not out of love for battles. If everyone doesn't work on the war, even if only a little, then peaceful life is unlikely to succeed. It is unlikely that everything necessary for victory – and for the further existence of society in the form we know – can be ensured. Of course, I would like things to be different, but... We seem to live in the world that was given to us. Our job is to accept these rules and try to win.
Mirna nodded seriously.
-- I also never really liked fighting, but I will fight when needed. I believe that someday people won't have to die meaninglessly. But if nothing is done... Such a day will not come.