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let's go

The mercenaries returned to the tavern in the evening. There, they could wash, eat, and tend to their wounds.

- It's better to eat after exertion, for better results.

-- Thanks, -- the American didn't refuse a second time, but took a ration pack and began to chew rhythmically, but not quickly.

The old man pondered.
- I haven't seen him, young man. There are only a few small villages and a prison further up the river. No one wanders around here.

I hope Nikta can hear in his voice whether there is anything unusual in the answer, whether he is hiding something, etc... I would even ask for a dialogue check, if Kosha agrees, and we can do a check of some kind of "attentiveness" -- well, I think, why not, the day is already ending, so we can definitely try a "lie detector."
-- Understood. But you watch out, old man, and let me know if anything happens.

But the main thing is that you kill the monster!

-- Uh-huh, -- no matter what, Henry was upset that they couldn't finish the job there.

Ah, if only Lin could heal our wounds and give us a back rub.

The mercenaries returned to the tavern in the evening. There, they could wash, eat, and tend to their wounds.

Is there a skeleton concert happening there right now?

I hope Nikta can tell by her voice if there's anything unusual in the answer, if she's hiding any embarrassment, etc. I would even ask for a dialogue check, if Kosha agrees, and we could do a check for some kind of "attentiveness" – well, I think, why not, the day is already ending, so a "lie detector" could definitely be tried.

Kosha agrees.

I hope Nikta can hear it in his voice, whether there's anything unusual in his answer, whether he's hiding something or feeling embarrassed, etc. I would even ask for a dialogue check, if Kosha agrees, and we could do a check for some kind of "attentiveness" – well, I think, why not, the day is almost over, so we can definitely try a "lie detector."

There was nothing unusual in the old man's tone or voice, except for a slight uncertainty, but this was more likely due to poor memory than to deliberately concealing information.

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Oh, if only Lin would heal our wounds and give us a back rub.

You have Araele, she can heal and do more than just give a back rub...

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Is there a skeleton concert going on right now?

There's a skeleton concert in the tavern in the city. But it's after midnight, and it's about 6 PM for you.

The prevailing emotion in Lin's heart right now was anger, and only through years of honed professionalism was she able to suppress it. "Well, guys, is this how things are done?" The commander sat on a wooden chair, placing her hands on the backrest and her chin on top of them, facing the offenders. "We agreed that we would scout, then meet and discuss the next course of action. Why engage the enemy in battle? Did you get a craving for adventure? Maybe you're jealous of Joshik and want to live without arms and legs too? And what, his hook is quite stylish, and who knows what the current trends in fashion are. Don't you think that in this squad, you are responsible not only for your own lives? What if you became fish food? Then we would have to shut down this whole operation and go home. So, not only did you fail to complete the task, you let down the client, and you ruined the organization's reputation, but you also wasted the budget. Okay," she said, waving her hand, and continued in a calmer tone, "let's get down to business: 1. We'll postpone dealing with the underwater creatures for later. Let's say, until better times. Instead, we'll prioritize the main task and the new contract we signed with the Radovud city hall. In detail, but briefly: - Banish the ghost; - Eliminate the talking well; - Open the chest; - Recruit guards; - Clear the sewers of rats; - Find the pig; - Find the missing daughter. Tonight, we rest. Tomorrow morning, we tackle the last task. The disappearance may be indirectly related to our main task, and besides, this kind of job requires urgency due to the threat to the missing person's life. 2. From now on, we will move as a group. I forbid anyone from straying more than 50 meters from the main group. If you need to leave, you must ask for my permission. 3. The offenders will be punished. - Nikta will be tightly bound and kept that way from tonight until the next morning. - Henry is forbidden to speak unless necessary until next week. - Josh is banned from drinking alcohol until he completes at least one of the tasks listed above. - Zeikin will give me foot massages every evening until the beginning of next week. - Kalimora will be used for chopping wood and other household chores. Her armor will serve as a clothes rack. And finally, for today: we're going to the "Nishion" public house to check the prices. You rent a couple of prostitutes, and you find out as much information as possible from them. Then, Arael will provide similar services to the residents of the city. They complained about the high prices, so I think our sister won't mind bringing relief to desperate souls. Ask them everything you can during the process. One of you will be in charge of security, and the rest will be nearby. Split the money in half, but charge the townspeople several times less than the brothel does. That's all for today.

3. Those who have erred will face punishment.
- Nikta will be tightly bound and kept that way until the next morning.
- Henry is forbidden to speak unless it is necessary until next week.
- Joe will abstain from alcohol until he completes at least one of the tasks listed above.
- Zeikin will massage my feet every evening until the beginning of next week.
- Kalimora will be used for chopping wood and for solving other household tasks. Her armor will serve as a clothes rack.

"So, Faibloob got off with just a scare? What a slippery character."
Nikta goes to wash up, eat, and lick her wounds (emotional ones).

"Let's throw her into the whirlpool, shall we?" – the thought echoed in the minds of the other mercenaries, with the exception of Lin.

Henry wanted to object, and he felt he had had enough for today, so he wouldn't be lectured anymore, but his eloquence had vanished; he just opened his mouth in indignation, closed it, and waved his hand. "So, Lin, we'll do something, namely, we'll report to those who need to know," he said, settling into a chair and thinking for a couple of seconds. "You should see what kind of nest it is. The elder recommended guards, and that's really necessary," he sighed wearily. "Otherwise, who knows where they'll go," he habitually scratched his ear. Overall, it didn't seem like the reprimand had confused him or made him feel guilty; it just made him a little angry. Henry ordered food and beer. Nebok, where can I check the finances?

Henry wanted to object, and he felt he had had enough for today, so he wouldn't be lectured anymore, but his eloquence had vanished; he just opened his mouth in indignation, closed it, and waved his hand.
-- So, Lin, we will do something, namely, we will report to those who need to know, -- he said, settling into a chair and thinking for a couple of seconds. -- You should see what kind of nest it is. The elder recommended guards, and that's really necessary, -- he sighed wearily. -- Otherwise, who knows where they will go, -- he habitually scratched his ear.
Overall, it didn't seem like the reprimand had disturbed him or made him feel guilty, only slightly annoyed him. Henry ordered food and beer.
Nebok, where can I check the finances?

What kind of beer specifically?
Everyone has it in their inventory.

I don't see it, I give up.
Let's try something else.

- "Whoever needs it" - who exactly? Let's shake someone up from the locals, give them a little money, and have them report back. If "whoever needs it" happens to be on the way to the brothel, we'll let you know. But generally, this should be the local lord's concern, but unfortunately. If we resolve all the other tasks, we might return to this, but not for now.