Posts from Abasdarhon's Castle
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(Persuasion cunning is turned up to the max)
-- I wanted to initiate both of you into the greatest secret. A secret that, unfortunately, is neither understood nor accepted in the world. But one must first see and hear for oneself before forming an opinion based on rumors and guesses, right? I see you as trustworthy people, so I will show you all of this, but it goes without saying that everything you see and hear must remain strictly between us, regardless?
-- I am sure it weighs on you that you have to be someone's slaves, even if the one ruling over you is kind. You, Kekrek, complained that you are beaten and forced to torture animals. It was strange for me to hear that; how can someone be forced to do something they dislike? You, Troned, probably had great hopes for the future. What contribution to the development of all magical science could you have made with your talents? Who knows... But, fortunately, I do not need slaves. From the very beginning, I only needed friends.
-- The truth is that we are all slaves to some extent. We are forced to work for the system, to adhere to a system that is inherently unfair, especially to honest and upright people like you.
This well-rehearsed monologue ended just as they approached the ritual hall and Alison opened the large barred door.
-- On the other hand, for someone like him, -- a man was sleeping on a stone table. -- it's quite a luxury. I stumbled upon this man during my walk this evening. And Vikayla, using her order skills, instantly identified him as a professional thief and lockpicker. But that wasn't the main thing...
Alison paused, accompanied by a grimace of disgust.
-- He was holding a little girl's hand, one about this size... and threatening to slit her throat. And it was obvious that he would do it if the girl didn't... Anyway, this is not for your ears. I saved the girl and tricked him into coming here. However, this corrupted man followed me not because of any persuasion or sweet talk, but simply because he liked my appearance and wished to take advantage of it. Can you imagine? Even on the way here, he didn't stop surprising me, and he kicked a defenseless dog—can you imagine that, Kekrek?!
-- This is it, -- he pointed to the slum dweller. -- how so-called ordinary people look. And this, -- he waved his hand around, -- is how so-called criminals and cultists of Jolai look. We are known as scoundrels and hedonists, but the truth lies only in the latter, and with reservations. We love pleasures, but we respect that same love in other people. And after all, do we not live for pleasure? It's just that everyone understands it in their own way.
-- Troned, Kekrek, there, I've shown my hand. But I don't want you to just know about this abstractly. What's the point? I want you to be my friends, to be on my side. But I have no right to force you. Therefore, I offer you a favor for a favor. You will become my friends and people close to me, prove it by performing the initiation ritual into the cult of Jolai. It is not difficult; you only need to torture this vile man a little, giving him his due, and read a few scrolls. It may take some time, but when you feel that Jolai has answered you with favor, then you are ready.
-- And in return, I will terminate your slave contract and you will become free people. Truly free. Perhaps we will still have to stick together after this, because people like us always take risks in this society. But you will not be required to obey me unconditionally, which is wonderful, because that's not why people live in this world.
-- What do you say? I repeat, this is not an order; I simply hope that you will understand this point of view. After all, "ordinary" people put criminals in prison and execute them in the most agonizing ways, such as by hanging, and sometimes they do the same to innocent people. To politicians, to victims of war. I simply want you to do the same. And there will be no tragedy if you, unlike "normal" people, honestly admit to yourselves that you gained a little pleasure from it, if you happen to actually feel it. But the experience of pleasure is different for everyone, and Jolai is lenient toward this. But there, beyond the walls — they are not.
Kekrek begins to sob.
- Master, mister, Alison, sir, - he sobs even louder. - Since you speak good, hit dog, you said, do, Kekrek will do.
The troll continues to sob. The little frog looked closely at Alison, Vikayla, and Corketus and shrugged his shoulders.
- Not that I'm particularly interested, but what if this somehow helps me in mastering magic in the future?
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Fey approached an old acquaintance and greeted him, then looked at the stranger:
— Good evening. Gadrel, is this your acquaintance? I am Felian, pleased to meet you.
- Oh, hiiii!))) What cool acquaintances you have, Gadrel) I'm Dargin, very nice to meet you! - the man devoured the fairy with his eyes in a way that no girl had ever done before.
- Calm down, Dargin!)) He's into girls. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
- Well, there it is, a letdown again((( all the normal guys go to those girls(((
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
I see in you people worthy of trust, so I will show you all this, but does it need to be said that everything you see and hear must remain strictly between us in any case?
- In eight days.
Hanzo cast a dismissive glance at the demoness, - why such a small selection? - he asked the man.
- There were two more, I sold them this morning. Besides, - he pointed to the White Lily ships. - Because of these guys, no slave trader will dare to enter the port. But I got lucky, my friend, an old land-based supplier showed up. I've already spotted some interesting goods with him. Probably, I'll finalize the deal tomorrow morning.
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
Success on both.
Kekrek starts to cry.
- Master, sir, Ellison, sir, - he cries even louder. - Since you say it's good, you hit the dog, you said to do it, Kekrek will.
The troll continues to cry. The tadpole looked carefully at Ellison, Vikaila, and Korketus and shrugged.
- Not that I'm particularly interested, but maybe it will somehow help me in mastering magic in the future?
The aforementioned sorceress smiled a little foolishly.
Korketus gives both ritual knives, and Ellison gives scrolls with invocations to Zholai Tronned. He planned to dictate everything to Kekrek.
The instructions were that Kekrek and Tronned would cut off their fingers and so on, and then Ellison would apply the final touch, finishing them off (and getting the stats).
Seeing Felian, the young man rushed towards him.
- Hey, hi!))) Gadrel, you have some awesome friends! I'm Dargin, nice to meet you! - the man devoured Felian with his eyes, as no girl had done before.
- Calm down, Dargin!)) He's into girls. Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
- Well, another disappointment((( all the normal guys are taken by these girls(((
- Don't worry, if even half of what Gadrel told me about this wonderful establishment of his is true, then you'll probably find someone there to have fun with.
- "It will be too late tomorrow,
- It will be fine, by that time we will already be free, - the elf assured. - Let me fill out the necessary papers then.
After filling out everything necessary, the elf and the demon headed to the Wild Bull.

- So, - she said to Tarlion. - Are you an elf?
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
-- I'm glad I wasn't wrong about you. And yes, Tronned, it will help in magic; Vikaila joined for the same reasons.
The aforementioned sorceress smiled slightly foolishly.
Korketus gives both ritual knives, and Ellisonn gives scrolls with invocations to Jolai Tronned. Kekrek planned to dictate everything.
The briefing was that Kekrek and Tronned would cut off their fingers and so on, and then Ellisonn would apply the final touch, finishing them off (and gaining stats).
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
Felian was a little taken aback by the surprise, but he managed to pull himself together. In this crazy city, it seemed, one had to get used to such pressure from anyone they met.
—Don't worry, if even half of what Gadrel told me about his wonderful establishment is true, then you'll probably find someone there to have fun with.
- That's the thing, handsome, - the man pinches the fairy on the butt; Felian didn't manage to react in time to the "attack." - You have to pay for it, but I want it to be out of love...
- Heh-heh-heh! What kind of love are you talking about? What is it even?)) Imaginary nonsense for women. You're a man, Dargin! Forget about this girly stuff!
- Oh, maybe you're right...
- So, guys, should we head straight to Rainbow or maybe have a drink first?
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
- So, - she addressed Tarleon. - Are you an elf?
- So what's the deal here with the white lily, I'm gonna go report you to my old buds now, man.
- "Tomorrow will already be too late,did I spend two ou on a legionnaire for nothing", is that so, alright... And what about this one, how much does she cost, what can she do?
- Rrr, I am a dragon! Buy me! - the slave livened up upon hearing Hanzo's question.
- Suuuure) you're a dragon) She can't actually do anything. I got ripped off when I bought her. They told me she'd be useful as a sex slave. But she... well, basically, she drains the strength out of men. Some kind of magic. Maybe it's worth selling her to the society mages. Let them experiment.
- No, no! I don't want to go to the mages! Buy me, mister! I am a dragon! Rrrrr! A strong dragon! I only need your seed sometimes!
- Hey, shut up!
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- For what purpose are you interested? - Tarlion asked a counter-question.
- They're checking the heads of all the elves! They'll barge in on us in the middle of the night, they'll be looking for you, and they'll scare the other guests.
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт

