- Oh, well... there's always a way! - she didn't even notice her hand resting on the pistol grip.
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Upon entering Refmed, Ashur was greeted by a cozy and soothing interior, dominated by shades of green and, to a lesser extent, blue; there were many diverse plants and even a fountain. In addition, the performance of a musical group caught his attention.
Noticing Ashur, a beautiful girl approached him, greeted him with a friendly smile, and then offered to showcase Refmed's product range.
As he soon learned, her name was Persikova Milana Tsvetimirova, and according to her, she was the owner of this store. Given her young age, it was logical to assume that she was the daughter of an influential Refmed nobleman.
The next store on his path was "Azure Sails."
| Pho +50% to checks against bleeding, burning, poison, injury, paralysis, fear, summoning, and subjugation for the next battle. 8 chime Nem ran +5 to will checks against fear and summoning for the next battle. 3 chime Nem cuon +5 to will checks against burning for the next battle. 2 chime. Nem nuong +5 to checks against paralysis for the next battle. 3 chime. Nem che +5 to checks against bleeding for the next battle. 2 chime. Nem chua +5 to checks against poison and injury for the next battle. 3 chime. Bun Thit Nuong +50% to accuracy for the next battle. 9 chime. Ban Heo +50% to evasion for the next battle. 9 chime. Banh Bao +5 to speed for the next battle. 12 chime. Bun Bo Nam Bo +2 to AP for the next battle. 10 chime. Com Chen Pho Mai +will% of magic damage is added to the character's attacks and attacking spells for the next battle. 5 chime Fried crocodile +1 to HP (once). 50 chime. Egg coffee Removes the paralysis effect from the character on an adjacent tile. Expires after the chapter ends. 2 chime. Fresh coconut Removes the burning effect from yourself or a character on an adjacent tile. Expires after the chapter ends. 1 chime. Fruit smoothie Removes the injury effect from yourself or a character on an adjacent tile. Expires after the chapter ends. 2 chime. Herbal tea Removes the poison effect from yourself or a character on an adjacent tile. Expires after the chapter ends. 1 chime. Sugarcane juice Removes the bleeding effect from yourself or a character on an adjacent tile. Expires after the chapter ends. 1 chime. |
Unfortunately (or fortunately), Tao knew nothing about the traditions and customs of the cultists of the Seven, which is why the crowd gathered around the sacrificial altar only earned a puzzled expression from him.
—The goddess of wealth collects a fine tribute. But where is my Goddess... —he muttered, scanning the plaques listing other events held in this temple.
A blend of luxury with a businesslike atmosphere more befitting a corporate center than a place of spiritual elevation — all of this was far removed from Tao's own notions of such places, yet it was not in his principles to judge others. He had often seen this worldview in the greedy eyes of his kinsmen — oh yes, they could easily measure even human lives in monetary terms. Recalling the energetic businessmen of the Federation and one of their fellow party members, Tao snorted contemptuously.
While time allowed for freedom, Tao took a seat at the far end of the temple and immersed himself in his thoughts.
(for now, like, I'll listen to a sermon or something, I'll write where I go next later)
— Tiarella dear, with those artificial ears you look just like one of us! — A richly dressed Nighan, judging by his cheerful face, was very pleased with his remark, unable to hold back his laughter. — And you'd never guess you're from Ditlind.
— Oh, thank you for the compliment, — the priestess gifted her interlocutor and the others present a charming smile, which brought equally pleased expressions to their faces, — it's just further proof that we are all one in this, walking under the same sky.
— True, true! — Agreed a muscular, also well-dressed and well-groomed Kaolian, — if only we could erase the borders from the maps of Laphrenia, then we'd really live! Away with opportunistic nation-states, power-hungry politicians, and other harmful elements of civilization!
— Unfortunately, we are all hostages of the states we are born into... — Noted a man of intellectual appearance. — But perhaps someday we will break out of this vicious circle of hatred, deceit, and self-righteousness...
— That’s right, that’s right! — agreed the muscular, also well-dressed and well-groomed Kaol, — if only we could erase the borders from the maps of Lafrenia, then we would truly thrive! Without opportunistic national states, power-hungry politicians, and other harmful elements of civilization!
— Tiarellochka, my dear, with these artificial ears, you look just like one of us! — A richly dressed Nian, judging by his cheerful face, was very pleased with his remark, which made him burst out laughing. — And you wouldn't say you're from Dithlind.
— Oh, thank you for the compliment, — the priestess gave her interlocutor and the other people present a charming smile, which also formed no less pleased expressions on their faces, — this is just another confirmation that we are all united in this and live under the same sky.
— True, true! — Agreed a muscular, also well-dressed and well-groomed Kaolian, — if only we could erase the borders from the maps of Lafrenia, then we would truly live!
Without opportunistic nation-states, greedy politicians hungry for power, and other harmful elements of civilization!
— Unfortunately, we are all hostages of the states in which we are born... — Noted a man of intellectual appearance. — But, perhaps, someday we will break out of this vicious circle of hatred, deceit, and self-satisfaction...
She turned to leave, but hesitated and decided to lay all her cards on the table.
- As for the staff... You're right - everything is very bad. M.M. is dead... His killer is also dead, - she gripped the pistol handle until her knuckles turned white. - None of us have the same motivation as he did, but nevertheless... Everything now depends on us, and we understand that. Keep that in mind.
Smiling back in a friendly manner, Ashur expressed admiration for the store's thoughtful layout and the atmosphere it created, noting particularly successful ideas that he could use upon returning to his homeland. Mentally estimating the cost of hiring musicians and installing a fountain, he promised to return as soon as a plan for purchasing potions and medicines was drawn up.
The next store on his way - "Azure Sails".
| "Tio" + katana user's manual Damage: 75 Requires two hands. Physical or magical damage, chosen by the user. Does not break. 75 chime Mana Figurine +100 to health. 50 chime Dante Figurine +5 to attack. 50 chime Abelia Figurine The character survives lethal attacks if their health is within the allowable negative range. If it exceeds that range, the character survives, but the figurine breaks. 50 chime Risha Figurine Immunity to negative effects during combat. 50 chime Superbia Figurine Allies under the character's command gain +3 to speed and +1 to AP. 50 chime Avaritia Figurine +25% to the total reward for completing a quest (money). 50 chime Gula Figurine This figurine can be used as a gift to make a non-playable character a member of the party. After that, the figurine's power is spent. 50 chime Invidia Figurine +25% to the party's experience gained. 50 chime Ira Figurine +50% to accuracy, evasion, will, and damage (against enemies) in combat against characters of an origin chosen by the player (cannot be changed). 50 chime Luxuria Figurine +1 passionate follower of the character joins the party. After that, the figurine's power is spent. The follower's stats depend on the beauty of the character-owner. Tristitia Figurine +5 to speed. 50 chime. |
—Equality of nations, what wonderful words! —Tao clapped the rich man on the shoulder, falling into step with the speakers. —No more senseless conflicts and oppression, right? But that's not enough. Partial equality cannot work, and therefore we need absolute equality! There will be no rich and poor, no privileged and deprived, no free and oppressed. Everyone will contribute according to their abilities and receive according to their needs. Everyone's purse will be equal. —Tao meaningfully glanced at the rich attire of the merchants and brushed off his own tattered travel cloak. —Only then will we overcome all injustice and live in a united and peaceful world!
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- Well, if that's what you think... But keep in mind - we have enough people there, not just me. You'll have to work with them. And also... - she looked at the lily's appearance, which left much to be desired. - We have a lot of boys there... You might want to, you know... dress up a bit, if that's important to you...
She turned to leave, but hesitated and decided to lay all her cards on the table.
- As for the staff... You're right - it's all very bad. M.M. is dead... His killer is also dead, - she squeezed the pistol grip until her knuckles turned white. - None of us has the same motivation as he did, but nevertheless... Everything now depends on us, and we understand that. Keep that in mind.
If she gets too hungry, she can always grab a coffee.
Coriel asked Airlys where they should meet later. After hearing the answer and mentioning her own plans, she left the restaurant and asked someone who clearly looked like a local about a library or bookstore.
(If someone answers, she goes straight there).
"Of course, after the journey, they probably want to eat something; that's perfectly understandable," Coriel was on autopilot, following Airlys, but now she paid attention to her surroundings. But she still didn't want to be in such crowded places, and she didn't have any money for restaurant food.
If she gets too hungry, she can always grab a coffee.
Coriel asked Airlys where they should meet later. After hearing the answer and mentioning her own plans, she left the restaurant and asked someone who clearly looked like a local about the library or a bookstore.
(If someone answers her, she goes directly there).
— To the library, you say? — the woman asks, glancing at her companions. — Can we help?
— I don't see why not, — replies the one standing to her left. — She's clearly not from around here; she doesn't know where anything is.
— Let's show her the way, — says the one on the right, — and what's your name, by the way?