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-- Just recently, three of them appeared... Acquaintances, I mean. And what's up with that?

— Well, Zeus has put us to work... He said that if we find him 20... I mean, unhappy girls who dislike living in a dirty dorm and would prefer to live in a luxurious estate, and... Well, you get the idea... Then he'll make training free for us guys for a month. So, we've found 19, but we just can't find the last one... It's just that the girls we find don't fit the bill, otherwise it would be against the law.

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— So, you think I lack the spirit?

— I think the fact that you put gods above yourself speaks for itself. But never mind, for aesthetic reasons, I still find Arteria's image somewhat more appealing, so maybe your choice is for the better.

-- Actually, all three are from out of town... Well, I'm not a great talker, but I'll try to persuade them.

— Oh, that’s great, buddy.

-- Don't jinx it. We'll share the hide of the unkillable bear... I mean, the hide of a bear that's hard to kill. Alright, I'm going to train.
Guy went to train his endurance.

— Zeus has really put us in a bind... He said that if we find him 20... well, let's say, unhappy girls who don't like living in a dirty dorm and would prefer to live in a luxurious mansion, and... well, you get the idea... then he'll make training free for us guys for a month. So, we've found 19, but we just can't find the last one... The problem is, the girls we've found don't fit the bill, and it would be against the law.

Can I join the search too? 🙄

Join now.

This week, Atarax didn't have any money for training. But he decided to go to the Colossus before university anyway and ask if he could train on credit for a couple of weeks. There, he met a new acquaintance, a man named Guy. The guys at the gym were just telling him about a task from Zeus, for which he could receive a whole month of free training. That was exactly what Atarax needed.

- Gentlemen, what kind of women does Zeus find most attractive? Should I be looking for something specific?

Having finished tormenting his mortal shell with exercises and putting himself in order, Guy began to contemplate a plan to trap the little bird.
-- Okay, -- he bent his little finger and thumb. -- There are three candidates so far: Gulveig, Veritta, and Shanaz. The first already has her own bodyguard. Although Zeus looks like he could take down Asterion with one hand, that option doesn't work for now. -- he bent his ring finger. -- Shanaz has already found a nice, warm nest – that doesn't work either, -- he bent his index finger. -- So, Veritta is the only one left... And if that doesn't work, we'll have to search blindly through the dorm, apparently.

He shaved off his week-old stubble – with an axe, but he sharpened it every time, and it turned out quite well. He straightened his clothes and, in this refreshed and pleasant state, set off to pay a visit to the blue-haired girl.

- Gentlemen, what kind of women does Zeus find most attractive? Should we look for something specific?

— He seems to be not too picky; I guess the main thing is that they shouldn't be unattractive, and then nature will take its course.

— Yeah, he seems pretty easygoing. I guess the main thing is to keep the monsters away, and then nature will take its course.

As Atarax left the hall, he suddenly began to think about the various ways of reproduction. And in general, about the ability of living beings to create their own mini-copies. The puppet didn't even notice how he reached Beretta. Apparently, it was a bar. Usually, women go to such places to find someone to reproduce with. The man enters and surveys the room for beautiful foreign-looking females.

Using reflections to gain experience and stats.

+1 to Perception

The bar was crowded with people, mostly of working-class appearance, but it didn't seem like Atarax would be able to find anyone suitable. It's unlikely that his colossal friends haven't been here.

Need someone from the players.

— If you already have a guild membership, there are no other requirements besides the tuition fee of 350 lunars (472). We currently have three courses: destructive magic, healing magic, and mystical magic. According to the royal decree, training in healing magic is free of charge and funded by the state budget.

— Could you tell me more about what is taught in the courses? — asked the old man. magic schools, spells, etc.

I teach barrier and negation.

The "Dracena" squad turned out to be quite a colorful bunch, as if all the local eccentrics and other quirky personalities had been just waiting for an opportunity to try their hand at the mercenary trade. Besides their leader, who looked too naive and idealistic for this kind of work, there were other familiar faces among the members – that same pair of athletes from the guild, one of whom exuded extreme self-confidence, while the other continued to live in his own world. However, Shanaz hadn't had the chance to meet the rest of her future comrades, although they were no less memorable than the trio she already knew. Veritta, for example, looked like a lost child, and her naivety overshadowed even the squad leader, comically dragging a sword behind her that was almost as long as she was. The stout warrior, who called himself "Night Blade" and had previously been suspiciously looking around, looked like a seasoned veteran, but he didn't seem to be very bright. Perhaps he had suffered a head injury on one of his missions, as a result of which he was kicked out of his old squad? Erich, on the other hand, seemed to notice no one but his superior, gazing at her with hungry eyes and showering her with flattering phrases, although the glint in his eyes betrayed his true intentions. He would fit right in with the Heckkelian crew – he might even pick up a few new tricks from his "colleagues in the trade." There was also a disheveled professor who, for some unknown reason, had decided to learn magic and risk his life at an advanced age. It was an unusual decision, but also one that commanded a certain amount of respect – not everyone would dare to make such a drastic change in their life when there was so little of it left. Perhaps he had decided to live the rest of his life to the fullest? Even the brothers from Aster, who otherwise looked like ordinary mercenaries, managed to stand out by the fact that one of them looked like a walking corpse. However, no other oddities were noticed in them, and in general they were not much different from their fellow countryman, who with his appearance, behavior and even manner of speech embodied all the stereotypes about mercenaries – he even looked somewhat out of place against the background of such an unusual group, as a result of which he stood out with his relative normality. It was difficult to say what adventures in such a company would lead to, but they clearly wouldn't be boring.

During a closer acquaintance and conversations with her squadmates, Shanaz's hopes were justified, and she managed to find a roommate to share a room with, albeit only for a week. It turned out to be Kayoshi, that absent-minded professor, who loved to give long speeches on the strangest and most unusual topics. He was a quirky old man, but Shanaz didn't notice any attempts to flirt with her or hint at anything inappropriate, so she didn't see any particular problems with him – on the contrary, some of his stories seemed quite interesting and instructive to her. Of course, their cohabitation was not without its problems, and sometimes Shanaz had to help the old man with certain things, but he made no strange requests or demands. In a way, it was even a new experience for her – Shanaz had no elderly relatives, and therefore she had never had to take care of them.

Need someone from the players.

Aaa... then the quest is hopeless. Perhaps Shanaz would be suitable for role-playing, but it seems Plesu isn't particularly interested in that.

Did the experience get calculated?

By the way, why did you calculate 350 for me instead of 300 last time?