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After wandering around for a while, Veserod remembered that the local youth liked to visit "Amber," where they could enjoy various treats. He himself had never been there because he considered it a waste of money, and he only knew that a pretty girl worked there, whom he sometimes saw in town.
As he gradually made his way back towards Baldur, he asked:
- How about grabbing a bite to eat? We were recently in Elmheim, and the governor-general invited us to a banquet. Their table was quite impressive. I'm even curious to compare.

"Governor-General? You?" Gerda asked in surprise. "Well, if that's true, consider me impressed—but only a little... Anyway, let's go; I'm actually getting hungry, and you can tell me about what happened back in Elfheim."

Once the introductions to Syzygy and Cecilia were over, the girl turned to the elf again:
— I could introduce you to the baroness, but I'm not sure how useful such an introduction would be for you—all final decisions are made by the baron, and you've already heard his opinion. If you're not interested in meeting Aunt Emily, we can leave the estate and continue our little "tour."

- Our group. The guys and me, as the leader. The girls... they were busy with important work at that moment. Yeah... - Veserod mumbled something into his beard. - There was also a gambling house... I expected something like a rundown den, but it turned out to be almost a palace. I've never seen so many fat guys in gold, aristocrats, and other freeloaders gathered in one place. It became clear why this establishment was considered a local gem.
They walked and walked, and Veserod gradually shared fragmented memories.
- Well, as for the town... it's peculiar. Roynenthal has trampled all the locals into the mud, and they've developed something like... uh... an Elven syn-drone. Or a soul sickness, if you will. They like being poor, being robbed; they feel a certain... belonging in it. They revel in suffering, in slavery. Ah, imagine, - Veserod chuckled at a sudden memory. - They even have some kind of club or something there. Where they come and pay money to get their butts spanked with a belt! In all my life, I never thought I'd see something like that, hahaha!
Veserod wiped away a tear that welled up from laughter.
- It's right in the bad part of town. For the local lower class, so to speak, - after this, a pang in his chest, the hunter winced and rubbed the sore spot with his palm. - I was killed there, by the way, ha-ha... I caught three musket balls... Well, luckily, my brother took care of it and patched me up in time.
The hunter shrugged.
- But overall, it was fine. There were many other interesting and difficult things, although I can't reveal everything. Let's just say that Baldur is like a fairy tale world after that.

The guest didn't object to Calentia's proposal, and soon the latter was presenting him to the baroness. "Well then..." The woman, with barely perceptible distrust in her eyes, still smiled kindly at the elf. "I hope Baldur will leave you with good memories." "Certainly." Calentia and Syzygia leave Emilia alone with her thoughts.

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- Our group. The guys and me, as the leader. The girls... were busy with important work at that moment. Yes... - Veserod mumbled something into his beard. - There was also a gambling house... I expected something like a rundown den, but it turned out to be almost a palace. I've never seen so many fat guys in gold, aristocrats, and other freeloaders in one place. It became clear why this establishment was considered a local gem.
They walked and walked, and Veserod gradually shared fragmented memories.
"Well, that's it... The town is peculiar. Roynenthal has trampled all the locals into the mud, and they have developed something like... well, an Elhelsyn syndrome. Or a soul sickness, if you will. They like being poor, being robbed; they feel some kind of... belonging in it. They revel in suffering, in slavery. And, imagine, - Veserod chuckled at a sudden memory. - They even have some kind of club or something there. Where they come and pay money to be spanked with a belt! I've lived a long life, and I never thought I'd see something like that, hahaha!
Veserod wiped away a tear that had welled up from laughter.
"It's right in the bad part of town. For the local lower class, so to speak," - after this chuckle, a pang struck in his chest, and the hunter winced and rubbed the sore spot with his palm. - "I was killed there, by the way, ha-ha... I caught three musket balls... Well, luckily, my brother took care of it and patched me up in time."
The hunter shrugged.
"Well, that's it. There were many other interesting and difficult things, although I can't reveal everything. I'll just say that after that, Baldur is like a fairy tale."

— Poor thing... — Gerda patted Veserod on the shoulder. "Well, don't die next time you go to another town, okay? And, by the way, do you want me to spank you with a belt?" She smiled conspiratorially. "I won't even charge you for it."

Noticing a certain distrust in Emilia's eyes, Kalentia doubted the guest's motives once more. Perhaps it was simply a general distrust of the Myrastians, but it would be naive to dismiss the reaction of both the baron and the baroness. After she successfully fulfills her promise, she should definitely ask one of them about it.
— Mr. Sizygia, if it's not a secret, what kind of activities do you engage in? — the girl asked the elf as they left the estate. — An answer to this question would help me decide which people I could introduce you to, people whose acquaintance might be of interest to you.

“I am a diplomat,” the guest admitted honestly, “and I have come here to negotiate with the government of the kingdom.”

OS in the Demons 2

"Whose ancestors were engaged in perversions there?" - Ha-ha! Sounds interesting. But it would be even better the other way around, - Veserod smiled. - Hunting is my element, after all.

Mira, with a hint of defeat in her eyes, yielded to Rohey, realizing that her colleague had learned to parry all her attacks...
— Ah, Rohey, hello, — Eisen invites the student to sit down opposite him in his office, — how are you doing?

— Hello, Eisen. — Rohey sat down in the offered seat. — Things... Well, not bad, I'm resting a bit. I had to work quite a bit in Elheim. And in Thrakia, according to the others, it was like a resort, some even returned with new friends and pets. By the way, I heard that one of the girls who went to Thrakia, Imelda, trained as a doctor there, so now there will be someone to help me in future travels. Maybe she wouldn't mind working in the clinic, who knows...

— Well, as for Elheim... It's a great place to make or lose money. You can relax and have a good time, but only until you go to the slums... There's chaos there, even in the middle of the day. Of course, we have to visit it as part of our duties. And the local ruler, Eugen von Breckenndorf, has adopted some of his father's severity, but he's a good guy, he organized a luxurious dinner for us at a restaurant before we left. It's a pity that he will probably not return to Baldur, judging by his words and position, unless he just comes to visit sometime...

— We've been away for quite a long time, and when we return, Baldur has changed so much... I don't know what will happen when they open a new station, and how the others will adjust to it. I feel like I've returned to Baldur, but sometimes it seems like I'm still in Elheim... But it's better this way than in Tamfana, I hope that what happened there won't happen here. And also, these news that there are opponents in the city who are against the continuation of our travels. The Baron said that everyone should decide for themselves, I suppose that it is unlikely that anyone in the group will want to give up adventures now, we have already learned a lot and got a taste for this kind of life. What do you think about what is happening in Baldur?

When meeting a guest from Meristia, the old baron scrutinized him from head to toe, and then unexpectedly said:
— I have nothing to say to you, elf.
Kalentii and Sizigii had no choice but to leave the training hall, and now an awkward silence fell between them.

Did this happen in front of other students who came to train?

One of the girls who went to Thrace, Imelda, studied to become a doctor there, so now there will be someone to help me in future travels. Maybe she wouldn't even mind working in a clinic, who knows...

A good replacement for Myra.

A good replacement for Myra.

Don't forget the notebook... everyone who defeated Anselm in the tournament and ends up in the hospital with a cold will die after sudden health complications...

Preface
As the title suggests, this book is a continuation of the first volume and it is assumed that the reader has already familiarized themselves with its contents; however, considering the illegality of such literature in most countries of Western Visteria, I allow for the possibility that this volume may have come into your hands separately from other parts of this series, and therefore some information in this and subsequent volumes will be repeated.

The Abyss and Its Lords
The Abyss is one of the names for the world of demons, divided into domains. In some religions, it is believed that the souls of sinners end up here, but since there is no such concept in Arterianism, it has not gained widespread popularity within Western Visteria. The domains of the Abyss are ruled by entities known by names such as "lords," "higher demons," and so on. Currently, we count 66 demonic lords and 65 domains. In this volume, I will tell you about the next eight lords, their summoning methods, and the specifics of their contracts.

Seszstasz, the Bloody Druid
A demonic protector of nature and a hater of humanity.
Contract Specifics
After performing the ritual, the demon worshiper must plant a tree.
✦ Access to arboreal spells.
✦ Immunity to arboreal damage and arboreal effects.
✦ All damage dealt by the character is converted into arboreal damage.
✦ Dendrification: an active ability that turns a character on an adjacent cell into a dendroid (standard roll against fortitude and will).
Contract Breach
Causing harm to nature or treating it irresponsibly.

Viscount, the Radiant Ruler
Patron of kings, leaders, and other charismatic persons.
Contract Specifics
After performing the ritual, the demon worshiper must organize a feast in their own honor.
✦ +5 to charisma.
✦ +1 expendable sycophant (refreshes).
Contract Breach
Following the orders of someone else.

Alicia, the Beloved Wife
Patroness of lonely men longing for warmth and love.
Contract Specifics
✦ The demon worshiper gains a companion who loves them, but after one year, they pay with their own life.
Contract Breach
None.

Celebrol, the Engine of Science
A demon obsessed with accumulating knowledge, both old and new. He supports men of science in all their endeavors.
Contract Specifics
After performing the ritual, the demon worshiper must conduct some kind of experiment.
✦ +100% to experience gained.
Contract Breach
Refusing to satisfy one's curiosity due to fear or questions of morale.

Mirsa, the Insatiable Seductress
Among demonologists, she is often referred to as a weaker version of Gonzo.
Contract Specifics
After performing the ritual, the demon worshiper must seduce someone.
✦ Allows those who are ugly, foolish, or other losers to be successful with the opposite sex.
Contract Breach
Being honest in relationships.

Limmat, the Instigator of Slaughter
Patron of assassins and other disreputable people.
Contract Specifics
After performing the ritual, the demon worshiper must kill someone.
✦ Death blow on attacks.
Contract Breach
Spending a day without killings.

Viron, the Embodiment of Balance
Patron of equality.
Contract Specifics
After performing the ritual, the demon worshiper must ensure that their resources and those of their companions are equal.
✦ Distributes experience and money received by characters equally regardless of their participation, presence in the location, or other conditions.
Contract Breach
Obtaining more wealth than companions or allowing them to obtain more than oneself.

Camilla, the Dazzling Queen
Patroness of all that is beautiful.
Contract Specifics
After performing the ritual, the demon worshiper must earn the recognition of those around them.
✦ If the demon worshiper's attractiveness is above 15, opponents must pass a check of their will + attractiveness against the character's attractiveness or be incinerated.
Contract Breach
Letting attractiveness drop below 10.

Effect
Reading this book allows the character to change their conviction to "demonology" and acquire the necessary knowledge to perform a ritual. A demon is summoned randomly, +50% if the character is interested in someone specific, and another +30% if certain conditions are met before performing the ritual (doing something that attracts the attention of the desired demon, such as adopting a cat, organizing an orgy, etc.).

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And this happened in front of the other students who came to train?

Well, probably yes.

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"Whose ancestors were practicing perversions there?"
- Ha-ha! Sounds interesting. But the opposite would be even better, - Veserod smiled. - Hunting is my element, after all.

— That remains to be seen... In the hunt for love, different tools and skills are important, after all.

- See this bow? It's called Cupid. A funny name, but fitting," Veserod took the bow from his shoulder and placed Gerda's hand on it so she could feel its firm, patterned surface. "It hits right in the heart. Our whole life is a hunt, and the mechanisms in it are similar. That's just how mother nature intended..."