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We need to find out how long he's actually being held in the Dungeon. We don't want to waste our time on this quest if he was going to be released at the beginning of next month anyway.

/If we get experience for capturing/killing those they are looking for, then working for free isn't such a bad option. Although, I guess you can also gain experience in the Dungeon.../

to earn an experience point, as they say.

So, regardless of the outcome (if apologies don't yield results), Alex's character will end up in the Dungeon, regardless of whether we are completing the quest for a reward or in exchange for his freedom. I highly doubt he will be released with us before completing the quest, even if the offer is accepted. That's why I say that we shouldn't rush with generous offers until we know the details of his imprisonment and the conditions for his release. Perhaps he will be held there for only a couple of days/weeks/until next month, and by the time the quest is completed, he will be free anyway. Or he will be released early, in exchange for paying a certain amount, which may or may not be less than the reward for the quest.

Perhaps it would be better to try apologizing instead of serving a month or a year in jail, paying a fine, or running around with a damaged reputation, taking abuse from the first bully for free. I understand that I've suggested something extreme, but still...

Perhaps you could still try to offer an apology.

You have already done that. The result is still unknown. That's why other options are being discussed, in case the apology doesn't yield any results.

Let's help the first bully for free.

/ Please, this is an empress, not some lowlife from the streets. We should be happy that we, miserable worms, have the opportunity to help her. /

/ This is Her Highness, the Princess.
In any case, there's a 90% chance that the quest will be one of the possible variations. /

"Well, enough," the rider gestured that she had heard plenty, "I am Brahea Air el Sufir, sister to Her Imperial Majesty Astrea Air el Sufir, Countess of Azure Cliff and commander of the 'Scarlet Spear,' the noble warriors of Airisufir. Sir Kaldemar Varafa..."
— Valdemar Karafa, — the rider standing nearby had to correct her commander once again.
— Yes, — Brahea agreed and spoke to Valdemar again, — it is clear to me that your tongue is foul and that you also lacked the courage to stand by your words; however, observing how your companions stood up for you, risking both their honor and their own well-being, I cannot in good conscience sentence you to the maximum penalty... However! Showing such disrespect to a member of the imperial family, especially on their land, is unacceptable regardless of the circumstances, so whether you like it or not, you will have to spend some time in a prison cell. But do not worry, — for the first time during this entire incident, a smile appeared on the rider's face, — we are not like the Lisliar Barbarian and no one is going to skin you alive.

/ How about next time everyone creates silent characters? /

Then they will execute us for not loudly and clearly proclaiming, "Long live Her Majesty, the Empress

/ Hmm, yes, you're right. /

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/ In that case, the only option is to sit in the tavern, drink beer, eat meat, and think about something else. It's a pity my character doesn't drink.../

No one will create silent characters if there are no bonuses for doing so, as you mentioned.

I honestly don't understand what other outcome you expected from such actions. We're already lucky that Valdemar didn't drag the entire squad down with him, and that no one had the brains to attack the Knights. Otherwise, it would have been the fastest party wipe in the history of expeditions.

The fruits are in place, and I am calm.