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"Mother, I think I remember something similar... Ah yes, Sir Rutger expressed himself in a similar way about mages in the book "774". I wouldn't have thought that his speech was based on such a bitter, family experience. However, I think that this is not normal, and Emil simply lost his mind at some point. Or perhaps some demon clouded his mind, as sometimes happens..."

Here, the "tourists" have reached the first dark spot in the history of the Rivelstein family. In a way, Ilva could sympathize with this man: it was hard to imagine the unimaginable burden of mental anguish he must have faced against the backdrop of his otherwise perfect family. However, like others, Emil found his calling in magic, where he apparently achieved the same incredible success as his relatives in military skills. Therefore, whatever the reasons, they certainly could not justify the atrocities committed by the sorcerer against innocent people. And many of the criminals probably did not deserve to be handed over to the hands of a mad experimenter.
Approaching closer, the girl looked with interest at the magic wand. An elegantly cut gemstone, set in its top, shimmered with a bluish glow. She wondered what power her own water spells would achieve if she had some powerful artifact...

Even while reading the 774th scroll, Calentia wondered what caused Rutger's dislike of mages, and now she finally had an answer – the shameful stain on the family's reputation, embodied by Emil Rivelstein. It was very likely that, after such an event, he served as a cautionary tale for many of Conrad's descendants, shaping their mindset, while Rutger simply inherited it. It is possible that the pride of the Rivelsteins also played a role in this, as it was much easier to believe that most mages, sooner or later, end up in a similar state, rather than accept that one of the most cruel sorcerers in the history of Serberia was among their ancestors. Although Katrina called Emil's motivation a "thirst for knowledge," the Argalian was not entirely sure if that was really the case. According to the information she had, he had suffered from complexes since childhood, and magic was a way for him to compete with, or even surpass, his glorious ancestors. It was very likely that this feeling of his own powerlessness, in comparison to the sword-wielding members of his family, never left him, even after reaching the heights of magical mastery. After all, his achievements were not in the area he looked to. This could have pushed him to seek ways to increase his power, to show how much more powerful he could become than other members of his family, to outdo them. Magic and research in this area became a way for him to express his worst qualities, rather than the cause of them.

After chatting for a while with the defeated semi-finalists, Rohei didn't even notice that Air had wandered off somewhere, but he wasn't particularly upset about it; without her presence, things immediately became calmer. He wasn't in a hurry to go anywhere and spent some more time standing on the shore, looking into the distance where the endless strips of sky and sea merged. This scene was familiar to him, although he had seen it under different circumstances. He thought about how, far away on his native islands, similar Competitive events might also be taking place at that time. Having trained enough and found a more reliable team, he could have easily won if he were there now. But considering that he was saving money with difficulty, it would be a while before he had the opportunity to test this. In general, he wasn't in a hurry; he had a family and adventures here, but what awaited him there? Most likely, he would be drafted into the army, and that would be it. Rohei imagined his life for a moment if his journey to Serberia had never happened. So many experiences would have been missed, as well as skills and life experience, because here he had learned a lot and seen a lot... Perhaps something interesting would have happened anyway, but then he wouldn't have met his new brothers and sisters. Perhaps some of them would already be dead, and then Almandina and the others' appeal to Gungnir would have carried more weight, and he would have had to think a little more than simply passing the entire decision on to the young hotheads, enthusiastically heading towards their own doom. A light sea breeze pleasantly caressed his face, and the sound of the waves rhythmically lapping against the shore soothed his ears, tired from the conversations. The beauty of the water surface stretching to the horizon captivated his gaze. The muscles, recently tense from exertion, gradually cooled down. In such an environment, it was difficult to think about anything bad. The unsatisfactory result of the Competitive faded into the background; it seemed as if it had happened a long time ago. Today was definitely the best day since he arrived in Mirkoir. Of course, it could have been even better, but that was no longer important. He had a good time, got a good workout, and looked at the sea... Calmness and serenity filled his soul, which could not have happened during raids with the whole group or relaxing in the forest. Something like this was exactly what he needed; otherwise, he would go crazy from being in a constant state of tension and anxiety. Having enjoyed the peaceful scene to his heart's content, Rohei, for the first time since arriving in Illia, feeling in a good mood, headed back to the forest camp to prepare for the continuation of the patrol.

Even in social situations, Roheya’s counterattacks are deadly and merciless. Poor Air…

— Here you can see a portrait of Ludwig Rivelstein, son of Conrad and father of His Excellency the Count, on the day he left for the front during the civil war. In those years, Conrad Rivelstein was not in good enough health to lead the Mirkoian army, and so, despite his young age and inexperience, Ludwig had to take on this burden. In this conflict, the House of Rivelstein, like other influential aristocrats of the time, sought to reduce royal powers and expand regional autonomy, but, as you may know, the current King of Serbia, His Highness Albert der Grosse, who had quite different plans, emerged victorious in this war. Nevertheless, the Rivelstein dynasty managed to retain its lands and titles, and Ludwig himself gained the necessary experience to fully assume the burden of Conrad's rule when he passes away. In those provinces that sided with the loyalists or revolutionaries, Ludwig became known as the "Black Knight of Illia," and this name evoked the image of a ruthless warrior who instilled fear in his enemies; however, in reality, he was one of the most benevolent rulers of Mirkoia. Despite the sternness inherent in almost all men of this dynasty, he enjoyed spending time with his family, personally patrolled his lands in search of those who needed his help, and avoided unnecessary attention to his person, preferring not to appear in history books. He was a good friend to Duke Arnulf von Illia, and it was at their mutual desire that the lady and gentleman met each other. — Having finished her story, the maid allowed herself to add a personal comment. — Perhaps this was the best gift that a father could give to his son.

The portrait of Ludwig Riveldstein was executed in a more classic style than the other works in the museum. Ilva noted the abundance of dark colors and a certain gloominess, which was apparently meant to be dispelled by the strikingly prominent image of the young count. One could not help but notice the skillfully rendered black armor, as if it were actually engraved on the thin canvas. Together with a blade with a long hilt, matching in style and resting in dark scabbards streaked with silver and adorned with a blue gemstone, it created a frightening and unusual image, which is why the count earned his famous nickname. While looking at the portrait, Ilva unintentionally listened to the story of Ludwig's exploits during the civil war, but she had no doubt that Rutger's father had demonstrated no less heroism than all the famous bearers of that surname. As for the count's peaceful life, the girl was pleasantly impressed by the described image of the ruler of Myrkonia. Now it was clear why Ludwig's son also turned out to be a worthy person in life.

Perhaps, of all the stories about Rutger's ancestors that have been told so far, the story and image of his father appealed to Calentia more than any other. In contrast to Cathar, he was perceived more as a real person, rather than an idealized image smoothed out by the passage of time. At the same time, he lacked the cruelty and arrogance of Ruphert or Emil. Ludwig was strict and reserved, but behind his formidable appearance and reputation lay a big heart, a man ready to stand up for his family. And while Ruphert had superficial similarities with Gungnir, Ludwig was much closer in spirit to the baron. Argalia would not be surprised if it turned out that they were good friends, despite the fact that they were on different sides of the conflict. Calentia also found Ludwig's, in a way, forced growth familiar – it was the difficult events of that time that contributed to the development and flourishing of his talents. Just like in the case of their squad, which has grown significantly in the last few months. It was even a little sad that Rutger's father did not achieve the fame he deserved – such a noble man seemed to Calentia to be a wonderful and inspiring example to follow.

"A good story, with a touch of nostalgia and a hint of romance... And, as usual, at the center of the story is a conflict. King Albert certainly had a significant impact on many different people in various corners of our country. The strangest thing, of course, is to think that no matter how strong and mighty Ludwig was, no matter how much he strived for his ideals, no matter how many lives he had to sacrifice on one side, and on the other, and on the third side of the conflict, in the end, it was all in vain... Although, depending on how you look at it, Mother Nature is certainly capable of fixing many things, even in the worst situations."

Phase 1
Veserod (18)
Anders (14)
Roland (14)
Monica (13)
Arnold (10)
Jacob (10)

Added 18 minutes ago
Katrina continued to show the guests various trophies and works of art, and at some point the tour ended.

Ilva, Gulveig, and Kalentia receive
+5% to dodge, +3 to faith, +3 to accuracy, +2 to intelligence, +2 to charisma.

Added 44 minutes ago
Since everyone except Anders is visible, I will post in the thread.

Phase 1, Veserod's turn
Veserod notices Jacob
Veserod does not notice Arnold
Jacob notices Veserod
Jacob notices Arnold
Arnold notices Veserod
Arnold does not notice Jacob
Veserod goes left and attacks Jacob
Jacob takes 100 damage (-50/50)

Phase 1, Anders' turn
Anders goes right

Phase 1, Roland's turn
Roland goes right
Roland does not notice Monica
Monica does not notice Roland

Phase 1, Monica's turn
Monica does not notice Roland
Roland does not notice Monica
Monica goes up

Phase 1, Veserod's turn
Veserod attacks Arnold
Arnold takes ((100-30%)-30)-30%=28 damage, resistance (182/182)

Phase 1, Arnold's turn
Arnold attacks Veserod
Miss

Phase 1, Anders' turn
Goes right

Phase 1, Roland's turn
Roland does not notice Monica
Monica does not notice Roland
Roland goes down

Phase 1, Monica's turn
Roland does not notice Monica
Monica notices Roland
Monica attacks Roland
Miss
Roland takes (50-30%)-30=5 damage (140/140)

Initiative
Veserod (8)
Arnold (5) (182/182)
Anders (4)
Roland (4) (140/140)
Monica (3)

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Veserod attacks Arnold
Arnold takes ((100-30%)-30)-30%=28+20%=33 damage, resistance (149/182)
Arnold recharges

Initiative
Veserod (21)
Anders (18)
Roland (18) (140/140)
Monica (16)
Arnold (10) (149/182)

Added 3 minutes ago
Veserod attacks Arnold
Arnold takes ((100-30%)-30)-30%=28+20%=33 damage, resistance (116/182)

Initiative
Anders (18)
Roland (18) (140/140)
Monica (16)
Veserod (16)
Arnold (10) (116/182)

Added 5 minutes ago
Roland attacks Monica
Monica takes 0 damage
Monica takes (crit) 150-10=140 damage (-10/130)

Initiative
Veserod (16)
Anders (13)
Roland (13) (140/140)
Arnold (10) (116/182)

Added 5 minutes ago
Veserod attacks Arnold
Arnold takes ((100-30%)-30)-30%=28+20%=33 damage, immunity (83/182)

Initiative
Anders (13)
Roland (13) (140/140)
Veserod (11)
Arnold (10) (83/182)

Added 2 minutes ago
Initiative
Veserod (11)
Arnold (10) (83/182)
Anders (8)
Roland (8) (140/140)

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Veserod attacks Roland
Roland takes ((100-30%)-30)-30%=28 damage, slowed (112/140)
Arnold attacks Veserod
Veserod takes 220-10%=198 damage (-68/130)

Initiative
Anders (8)
Arnold (5) (83/182) [0/1]
Roland (3) (112/140)

Added 3 minutes ago
Arnold recharges

Initiative
Anders (17)
Roland (17) (112/140)
Arnold (10) (83/182)

Arnold will now defeat Roland, and he will be awarded the victory, forgetting about the hidden Anders.

Roland attacks Arnold Arnold takes ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage Arnold takes ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage (77/182) Roland attacks Arnold Arnold takes ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage Arnold takes ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage (71/182) Arnold attacks Roland Miss Roland attacks Arnold Arnold takes ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage Arnold takes ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage (65/182) Initiative Anders (7) Arnold (5) (65/182) [0/1] Roland (2) (112/140)

Anders is coming
Anders is coming
....
....
....
Anders is coming

And Anders kept walking, lost in his own thoughts.

Arnold reloads
Roland attacks Arnold
Miss
Arnold receives ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage (62/182)
Roland attacks Arnold
Arnold receives ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage
Arnold receives ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage (56/182)
Arnold attacks Roland
Miss
Roland attacks Arnold
Arnold receives ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage
Arnold receives ((50-30%)-30)-30%=3 damage (50/182)

Initiative
Anders (6)
Arnold (5) (62/182) [0/1]
Roland (1) (112/140)