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A bottle of liquor, purchased from a local merchant, cost Gulveig 10 seliks.
Wow, those are some high prices at the casino; I expected it to be 50-80 seliks, considering that one shot in Elheim costs 20...Author
Gungnir wasn't one to attach special sentimental significance to his birthday, but he accepted the gesture from the ward and, without hesitation, poured some for himself and her. — Have you ever been interested in history, do you know anything about the king?
- Hmm... You know what, buddy, I don't have time right now, but I'll come back later. I'm actually quite curious. Alright, bye.
Veserod stepped out onto the street and wiped the sweat from his brow. The task turned out to be incredibly difficult – no wonder even Rahit failed at it. Nevertheless, one could discern a certain direction of thought from the man.
Sighing heavily and cursing everything, the hunter headed towards the rabbit warren, while simultaneously sharpening his ears and eyes, both for the task at hand and for the previously marked zoomers.
Ryohei carefully passes by within earshot of the conversation, pretending to be mesmerized by the movements of the dancing girl.
— You know, Lady Tertia, I thought the role of these dancers was to lure in fat cats like me, but looking at you, I'm no longer so sure. — Mmm, what cuties, — the elf's eyes devoured the performing girls with great greed, — I just want to do something with them. — Just to remind you, slavery is not permitted in the kingdom. — Oh, I know, Eilhard, I know. How long do you think I've been living in Serberia already? — In our society, speaking of a woman's age is not considered proper, so I shall allow myself to sidestep that trap. But if you hold this art so dear, why not try your own hand at the pole? Though, taking into account the parameters of your upper body, perhaps that is not such a sound idea. — Do you want me to turn you into a frog? — Who knows? I think that in such a form, my elder brother would find me more likable than usual. — You always find something to retort with. — The elf rolled her eyes and sighed heavily. — Better tell me, which of the bunnies did you like the most? — You mean rabbits, I presume? Not everyone knows this, but there is a difference between them. — Yes, yes, rabbits, just answer the question already. — Let me think... — The aristocrat looked around and fixed his gaze on the red-haired dancer, in whom Ryohei could recognize Eyre. — Excellent flexibility, plasticity, and natural movements, though seasoned with a certain stiffness born of shame and self-doubt. — Really?.. Or did you just pick the first girl you laid eyes on, just to get rid of me? — Who knows?.. — He smirked. — I'll tell you only this: I do not find women devoid of shyness attractive. — Hm, what curious preferences you have... Ah, what a pity, — the elf bit her lip in frustration, — if it weren't for Serberian laws, I would gladly have bought her for you as a gift; I think a collar and leash would suit that sweetheart very well. — Alas... And what about you? — Mmm... If it were up to me, I'd take them all home with me, mmm... How wonderful that would be. — That's not an answer. — You must understand, it's a difficult choice!.. Fine then, let it be... — Describes Alessia. — There's something so unyielding about her... It's most pleasing to see such types in the role of servants and pets.
— He didn't want to become a ruler and had a free spirit, a love for adventure. — Gungnir took another sip from his glass. — He traveled with the woman he loved, and as long as she was happy and his wanderlust was satisfied, he didn't care about anything else in life. But then, you could say, because of us, his beloved left this world, and he himself was drawn into the whirlwind of war and political intrigues, which turned his whole life upside down, and now, essentially, he's become a vegetable — he doesn't react to the world around him, no matter what you do. I also sent my old comrade, Father Eyr, to Arteria with my own hands. — He pours another drink and takes a sip. — But, as you can see, I'm still alive and well, life goes on, and they have nothing to look forward to. I am sometimes tormented by remorse for many of my past actions, but I understand that if time could be turned back, I would do exactly the same thing each time, because regardless of the outcome, there was nothing in my motivation that I could be ashamed of before myself or the Goddess. So, you too, don't look at the result, but at your actions and their causes.
Lilian settles in comfortably and tells Ilva to stand where it will be convenient for her to draw.
“Okay, let’s think… What is struggle? Its primary manifestation can be called the instinct for self-preservation, when a person tries to save themselves from some danger. Perhaps it’s a struggle for the heart of a loved one, when you try in every way to please them or compete with a rival. Perhaps it’s a zealous struggle for beliefs, or for power… An internal struggle with existential horror, for example, but we already partially discussed that last time. In short, life itself is a struggle. In general, depict something that you personally associate with this concept the most.”
Ilva obediently took the indicated place.
“After your explanation, it sounds more complicated than the previous assignment… But I will try not to disappoint you.”
The girl allowed herself a moment of thought. The struggle for life, perhaps, is most clearly manifested in a moment of real danger, and without this important factor, it somehow fades and loses its natural effect, so she rejected this option for now. Internal horror would indeed be similar to previous images, and the mood was no longer so conducive to such dark emotions.
A struggle for the heart of a loved one… Or maybe not just for the heart, but for life itself?
Ilva imagined Renold, or rather, his pale reflection, gradually dissolving on the horizon. He was surrounded by various, vague shadows: whether they were dendroids, musketeers, or unknown women, the essence remained the same: he was rapidly fading, like spring snow, leaving behind only an endless void.
First of all, the image of the girl should show some kind of stupor, even confusion: here, the primary disbelief and rejection of what is happening are mixed with the inherent human indecisiveness and uncertainty. As if to say, what can I do? Is there any point? Why fight? But that is only an external mask, giving a slight absurdity to the overall appearance – a thin line that separates those with a weak spirit from those who are ready to fight to the end for the integrity of their own heart. The struggle is also in the gaze from under slightly raised eyebrows: it is mixed with the primordial fear of loss and passionate confidence – an all-consuming determination to achieve what is desired, regardless of one’s own life and the entire surrounding world. Shoulders, arms, hands, down to clenched fists, at first glance, seem slightly constrained, but in reality, they radiate extreme tension due to the fear of making a mistake and forever losing a loved one; but nevertheless, there is also an aura of jealous obsession in them – not to miss the “prey” – not to lose, not to give up. The lips are tightly compressed, and disheveled hair covers part of the face with thin strands. Fear and confidence, despair and hope: such opposite emotions should now merge into a single picture of a fragile image, as if permeated by a thin web woven from such contradictory threads. So weak and unstable, ready at any moment, depending on the outcome, to break forever, destroying the fragile balance achieved by the feeling of struggle. And what will remain after: a dark pile of pain and hatred, or a bright embodiment of joy and success – that remains a mystery.
- Hmm... You know what, buddy, I can't right now, but I'll come back later. I'm actually curious. Alright, bye. Veserod stepped outside and wiped the sweat from his brow. The task turned out to be incredibly difficult – no wonder even Rakhit failed. Nevertheless, one could discern a certain direction of thought from the man. Sighing heavily and cursing everything, the hunter headed towards the rabbit farm, while simultaneously sharpening his ears and eyes, both for the task and for the previously marked zoomers.
Veserod crosses the threshold of the establishment and finds himself in the lobby, accompanied by a rabbit hostess who greets the guests.
— Welcome to "Lalik," sir, is this your first time here?
— He didn't want to become a ruler and had a free spirit, a love for adventure. — Gungnir took another sip from his glass. — He traveled with the woman he loved, and as long as she was happy and his wanderlust was satisfied, he didn't care about anything else in life. And then, you could say, because of us, his beloved left this world, and he himself was drawn into the whirlwind of war and political intrigues, which turned his whole life upside down, and now, essentially, he's become a vegetable — he doesn't react to the world around him, no matter what you do. I also sent Father Eyr, my old comrade, to the Artery with my own hands. — He pours and drinks again. — But, as you can see, I'm still alive and well, life goes on, and they have nothing to look forward to. I am sometimes tormented by remorse for many of my past actions, but I understand that if time could be turned back, I would do exactly the same thing each time, because regardless of the outcome, there was nothing in my motivation that I could be ashamed of before myself or the Goddess. So, you too, don't focus on the result, but on your actions and their causes.
For some reason, Gulveig decided that the conversation should be about the puppet king, and therefore was initially very surprised at how the conversation turned out. Well, yes, King Albert... Following the baron's advice, Vegi took a sip. Not bad at all. — "Golden Griffins," right? Well, yes, it's a well-known and rather sad story. I think none of them would have acted differently at the time, including King Albert. Unless... they had decided to seek adventure in other places and countries, but even then... probably not. The girl remembered the scene of Vivian's resurrection, which they had staged quite recently. "By the power of heroes and the call of good // The soul will now return to life!" Yes, Rogdan did a great thing when he saved the priestess's life. And although this caused a lot of grief to his friends, and in general served as the beginning of rather painful political processes, there was no doubt that the idealist would repeat his feat if time could be turned back. Of course, there was a difference. Now Gulveig understood that the most correct thing for her to do was to trust her teacher and let him calmly get married, without Gulveig's presence, even though the circumstances were very alarming and the prospects were uncertain. At worst, she should have trusted him at the wedding itself, when Virgil was not just tolerating pain and abuse from the king's evil grandson, but because he knew very well what would happen if he helped him even a little. And yet, the girl's heart told her something completely different, even now clenching at all these images. Of course, the last picture was, unfortunately, the worst. She had something to regret, or something to change in her past. — Yes, it would be good to know the consequences of your actions in advance. Hmm. And if you had the power, for example, to heal what is usually unhealable. Or even more than that, to change something in people radically, so that they live better and old wounds do not bother them. To change something in the world so that it becomes a little brighter, even with the consent of others who will be affected. To correct what torments you, or someone else's mistakes... Would you use it?
At the beginning of the new week, Alessia: - pays for training at "Artery" - buys and drinks a black potion from "The Cauldron" - extends her hotel room for another week - and extends her contract with the casino for another two weeks Deciding that she has already taken on too much, she continues to monitor the situation at the casino as best she can and waits for her fellow unfortunate companions to sniff out something else and find another way to put her and their lives in danger. Did I miss something? Have we decided when/if we're going to the slums? Or are we waiting another week until the deadline? It would be good to check the market.
E si sui vius, er mi grans benananza, e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
Lilian watched Ilva with delight and diligently captured what she saw on canvas. When she finished her work, she exclaimed happily, "It's done!" and, without losing a moment, ran up to the model and hugged her.
"I don't even know what it is that your baron does that allows you to convey such vivid emotions!" the artist said, handing the model a pouch with 500 selings. "Well, I'll definitely come visit you someday!"
- Yes, it would be good to know the consequences of your actions in advance. Hmm. But if you had the power, for example, to heal what is usually unhealable. Or even more than that, to change something in people fundamentally, so that they live better and old wounds do not bother them. To change something in the world so that it becomes a little brighter, even with the consent of others who will be affected. To correct what torments you, or someone else's mistakes... Would you use it?
"I don't like to think in these terms. If I had such power, then I would decide how to use it, but for now, I rely on the resources and opportunities that I actually have."
In Aconite, with Ryohei's visit, nothing has changed; there's just one less book of medicine. The saleswoman, and apparently the store owner, was reading something to herself and wasn't paying any special attention to Veserod yet.
Added 30 seconds later Heroist
if we go now, I'd also stop by the tavern and get some drinks...
I forgot, is the Arse discount on creatures only for him, or for the whole party?
If he introduces you, the discount will apply to you as well.