Posts from Lafrenia Auto-translated

After a hard day's work, Jürgen unlocks the "camouflage" skill (requires 500 experience points to learn): allows him to remove markings from weapons and other equipment, making it impossible to identify the manufacturer or original owner of the item. Up to 3 items can be camouflaged per chapter.

Thanking the craftswoman, Jürgen inquired about the possibility of meeting the right people.

If you're interested, I can provide a sample list of questions.

Nao nodded eagerly. "Culture is almost as interesting as science and philosophy," her eyes seemed to say.

The problem with the tree is that it has 100 defense. If this is a universal defense, and not purely physical, then burns will damage it for a very long time. If the defense is only physical, then there is at least some hope of defeating it (without damaging the bark) in two cases:
1) Someone very, very lucky and with magic damage on their attacks. Among the player characters, only the elven twins and Ayrlis fit this description.
2) A hired priestess of Luxuria.

I would also like to sneak up and attack the poor tree, but if it is ~mathematically invulnerable to us, then there's nothing we can do about it.

Well, theoretically, there's a chance, but most of the group won't be able to do anything to help him.

are you guys lumberjacks?

Let's say Coriel was indeed a woodcutter.

Nao nodded readily. "Culture is almost as interesting as science and philosophy," her eyes said.

— Oh, I like your enthusiasm! The conference is dedicated to female beauty, so consider these questions from that angle:

1. Which of the deities of the Pantheon of Seven is the most beautiful and why?
2. What are the strongest aspects of the images of Mana, Abelia, and Rishi?
3. Favorite eye color?
4. Favorite hair color?
5. Do you prefer tights, stockings, or knee-highs?
6. And what length - thigh-high, above the knee, or below the knee?
7. What about skirts, what length is better - mini, above the knee, below the knee?
8. What is better - a skirt, shorts, or pants?
9. What about height - short, medium, or tall?
10. And bust - small, medium, or large?

While the man was showing Coriel the unusual list of questions, the saleswoman from "Nostalgia" appeared on the threshold of "Sails" with some box in her hands.
— Ah! — she exclaimed, seeing the paper with the list of questions. — Dad, are you showing these shameful questions to people again!
— Yumiko! You don't understand anything! This is culture!
— That's why the neighbors laugh at us... — Putting the box on the counter, she left.
— This, well... In general, I will pay you from the conference fund, and therefore the payment will depend on the passion you put into this. I will also determine the winner, who, in addition to the monetary reward, will be presented with one of the figurines sold in my store, so keep that in mind!

Added 7 minutes later

After thanking the craftswoman, Jürgen inquired about the possibility of meeting the right people.

— In this city, all matters are managed by the priestess of Avaritia, so you can start with her. Of course, you might think she's a stupid chicken, but don't let that fool you - she's a very cunning and insidious woman. Of course, this is only if you want to make money from this, but if you just want to disguise something for yourself or your friends, then you can do without the right connections

Nao wrote down the questions, inwardly marveling at the shopkeeper's reaction. Could what is written on paper be shameful? A living person can certainly dress or behave in a shameful way, which threatens those around them with a loss of self-control and concentration on truly important things, but the list presented by the shopkeeper seemed more like a philosophical classification than something like that...
Coriell carefully considered the texts, including the sacred ones, that could provide answers. And, surprisingly, there were many such texts, although she had not thought about it before... With interest, the girl began to think about the answers.
The list of questions recorded by Coriell is available to anyone who wishes.

To avoid wasting time, I'll do everything this way. Through Fragmenta, I'll buy "Agapé" (-82 hit points) and teach "Comrade" the "Magic Attacks (paralysis)" skill. Then, Tav will give Airlys 100 hit points. While Coriel was pondering the questions and telling the others about the work at "Sails," Airlys decided to visit her old acquaintance who lived in Medivi. Although not entirely out of a desire to see him, as she didn't have time for that right now. The reason Airlys decided to visit her acquaintance now was much more prosaic: he had once borrowed money from her, and her group now needed it more than ever. Finding the right house, the swordswoman knocked on the door, and it soon opened for her. However, upon entering, instead of a welcoming host, she felt something cold against her temple. Something that looked very much like a gun. "Calm down, Tav, it's me," Airlys sighed tiredly, glancing to the side. "Besides, you're holding it wrong. Even I can tell that." "Thank the Seven," the elf exhaled wearily, then lowered his weapon. "You scared me!" "Did you get into some kind of trouble?" "Well, how should I put it..." the lily-born man said, inviting Airlys to follow him. "...yes, I guess I did. Some people asked for my advice. I gave it to them. They overestimated my skills and failed. And now, here I am. While some sleep with their beloved wives, I sleep with..." the elf playfully patted the barrel of his gun, "...this beauty. But unlike a wife, she's cold and doesn't respond to my affection. What brings you here?" "As if I couldn't just come and visit an old friend," Airlys laughed. "You're being silly! However, I came hoping that you could finally return that old debt." "So, that's it. You thought it was just a visit from an old friend, but in reality..." the lily-born man sighed and looked pointedly at his gun, "...even colder than you. What is the world coming to, huh?" The elf smiled slightly, raising his head. "Just kidding. You've given me plenty of time. I'm not the type to demand debts. What's the matter?" "It's a long story, but in short..." Airlys recounted, albeit in a shortened version, the recent events of her life. Although Tav had a tendency to get into all sorts of trouble, and he was somewhat of a rogue, he was also a loyal and reliable friend. "I can't return my full debt to you right now. I simply don't have enough money. But I think we can help each other," the elf concluded after listening to his friend's story. "I could join you. If your words are true, the composition of your squad will deter my ill-wishers. Besides, I might even make new connections," the lily-born man added dreamily, "or even gain favor with Her Highness." "Are you sure? This is a very risky business." "Ha," Tav waved his hand. "Everything is risky in Medivi. Nothing new."

Note from Zamia Zun

The issue covered the latest events in Arven and included Zamia's farewell statement, as she was unable to recover from them. Her version differed significantly from what had been heard before – according to her, she was the one being humiliated, and it was Mukus who rescued her, with the knight arriving later. This seemed more plausible, but it didn't explain why the knight attacked Mukus. At least his identity was revealed – it turned out that the squad had killed a high-ranking officer of Ditlind.
Deciding that their leader would be interested in this, Ashur gives the issue to Ayrllis when they meet. Afterward, he visits the Temple of Avaritia. Near the altar, he offers a prayer and makes a donation of 5 chimes. Going up to the second floor, he inquires about the financial literacy lectures held there.

The lectures were given by the priestess of the Temple of Tiarell, Levd. No fee was charged for the lectures, but they required time and concentration (★).

Besides me and Ples, who else is participating in the Azure contest? Just so I know...

Zamiah’s story was close to the version of events that Airlys herself was inclined to believe. She was not surprised by the knight’s rank either – few people could boast such skill or afford such high-quality equipment. Nevertheless, it still didn’t shed light on the reason for the conflict between Mukus and his rival. Was it a misunderstanding, as a result of which Zamiah’s lover mistook Mukus for an accomplice of that trio? Was it Mainhard’s overwhelming desire for revenge, which Mukus was trying to prevent him from fulfilling? If so, Airlys found it difficult to justify Mainhard’s loss of self-control, especially in light of his alleged position. But perhaps she was missing something, and the knight’s violent reaction was caused by something else, or even a combination of different reasons. In any case, it was difficult to say for sure. What was clear was that this incident would not affect Arwen in any way. But the Kaolian could do nothing about it. All that remained was to pray to the Seven that in the afterlife, Zamiah and her lover would reunite and find the peace they desired.

The tree only has physical defense.