— No, I didn't get hurt. — The stranger said, brushing herself off and gritting her teeth. — But only by sheer luck.
— The airbag must have deployed. — The blacksmith commented. — Don't look at me like that, it was a compliment. Hey, Klin! Maybe you could find a way to compensate the girl for the damage... Take her out on a date?
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-- Of course, Mr. Merel, we provide accommodation, meals from the local Pam-Param restaurant, and the rest of the conditions for you will be as follows if you apply for the role of a warrior. If you are interested, please tell us about yourself.
I don't think Ment's answer will change much, but you can answer again or just duplicate it, and then I'll ask my questions.
—I suppose such a charming lady has plenty of suitors without my humble self. —Klin said with a polite smile, briefly meeting the gaze of the Criderian Mountains. This warm memory seemed to briefly transport him back home.
— Eh, you're missing out on the pleasures of life. Well, Blade, come on Thursday.
"What? Couldn't you have phrased it in a more convoluted way?"
Garrett paused for a moment, trying to understand what she meant.
"If you're talking about possessing some forbidden magic, then no, I can't. I only have some local experience and knowledge in performing traditional rituals, which might seem blasphemous to ignorant people, but that's no longer relevant. I don't feel any ability to do anything like that in this land."
-- Interesting. I wasn't aware of the existence of powers and abilities that could be lost far from one's homeland. It seems that, indeed, one is more familiar with the stones of one's native land, and a sparrow is stronger in its own nest.
Ayko refrained from saying something even more fitting to the situation, like "and the bones weep for their homeland."
-- All the more so, one can say that about you... In general, I think the very fact that you possessed these rituals in the past makes you an extraordinary person. Of course, there is no need for that now, but thank you for your frankness.
-- Mr. Garrett, if you are willing to work under my command, I am ready and will be happy to work with you. Please sign the contract.
- I'm not much of a warrior, I'm more into intellectual work, but if necessary, I can wield a sword. Otherwise, there's nothing special about me that I could tell you, except that I'm interested in astrology, history, and even economics a little, although I don't remember how I became interested in it. I love to read and collect various curiosities. And I also possess magic," Merel shows the ring on his finger. "That's pretty much it.
The answer was somewhat too modest in the opinion of the Crotov Queen, but after taking a closer look at the candidate's rare weapon, at his rich armor, after discussing his character traits with Raphael, and after catching an insight about the non-standard parts of the charlist, Ayko decided that Merel was strange, but useful. His ambitions apparently did not match his modest speech, but that was good in its own way...
After discussing the conditions with the economist-historian-magobattler for a little longer, Ayko, with the help of Raphael, gives Merel a contract to sign.
-- Congratulations on joining us, you can settle in one of the free rooms. You will be informed about the next meeting in due time.
I just realized that it's a pity Garrett didn't get the lamp. He could have asked his brother to give it back.
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Giyyon was talking to Mika Sweetfang, whom he already knew.
— Calm down. Can you explain exactly what happened?
— I... I'm sorry. Whew... My friend and I were walking in the palace area when we saw a man trying to break into the palace. He was shouting something about the true goddess and waving a painting of some girl. His name was Apeiron Logos, I think. We got closer, and we were curious to see how it would end. It ended with that weirdo being subdued and taken away somewhere, but he dropped his painting. We figured that this thing shouldn't be lying in the middle of the road, so we decided to consult with the museum – after all, there are definitely knowledgeable people here who understand art and magical artifacts. My friend suspected that something was wrong with the painting, and she wrapped it in my cloak, but apparently, that wasn't enough to neutralize its effect. When we got here, she refused to go inside, saying that you would definitely take this beauty away from her, and she didn't want to part with it, and since she was lucky enough to get such a work of art, she wouldn't share it with anyone and would admire it herself. I... I yelled at her that she was crazy. I was scared for her, because if this thing could so easily control her mind, what would happen next? We argued, she went home, and I decided to talk to you. Now I'm thinking... Maybe it's a good thing we didn't bring the painting here. Who knows what could have happened.
Beata hears a song in her head
Beata caught herself humming along to an unfamiliar but pleasant tune.
"What's happening to me?" she thought. "Maybe Giyyon is right. He's a bit of a whiner and a paranoid, but he's not a complete idiot. But how can I suspect such a pretty painting of anything bad?"
With these thoughts, she goes to sleep.

HALLELUJAH, IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A YEAR
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— I'm not even sure how I can help you. Perhaps you should contact the magic bureau... Or, if for some reason you want to keep what happened a secret, you can go to the owner of "The Tentacle," a shop in the port.
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This character has decided not to pursue romantic or intimate relationships.
This character is not interested in sexual topics and has a high resistance to temptation.
This character knows moderation in everything.
This character is hardworking.
This character is inclined to tell the truth.
This character is very trusting.
-- Miss Astellia, thank you for visiting us. May I ask which position you are leaning towards? Before you answer, I would like to subtly suggest that, in my opinion, it is not worth rushing into a more risky profession without relevant experience, although I do not deny that you have the ability to do so and you could...
-- By the way, Raphael Nishenet," he gestures elegantly with his hand. "my secretary, is also an actor, just like you. I think you will find common ground if you decide to join the group.
Astellia is offered the same living and food conditions as the warriors.
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This character took the Hippocratic Oath.
This character suffers from depression.
This character suffers from a cough.
This character is very lazy.
This character acts according to their mood at the moment.
This character rejects religious and ideological teachings.
This character is well-educated.
This character sees enemies in everyone around them and does not trust anyone.
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-- Miss Kalina, to be brief, your specialty as a doctor is exactly what we need; in fact, it automatically makes you accepted. I cannot promise that the work will be easy, of course, but I hope that the other advantages outweigh this.
She explains the conditions.
-- That is, if anything happens, you will need to mobilize, but until then, there is relatively a lot of free time. I really hope that this format suits you.
For some reason, Ayko felt that mentioning Draco Mellis, regardless of whether he was Kalina's relative or not, would not please the girl with such traits, so she remained silent on the matter.
You couldn't tell from the tour guide's worried face what her reaction was to the story she had heard.
— I'm not even sure how I can help you. Maybe you should go to the magic bureau... Or if, for some reason, you want to keep what happened a secret, then go to the owner of "The Tentacle," a shop in the port.
Guyon leaves.
"It's late, it's already dark. 'The Tentacle' is definitely closed, and it's not worth going to the magic bureau yet... I might end up getting both of us checked out, and they'll see us as a threat. And where do I go now? I won't go back to 'The Hearth.' I don't want to spend a single minute in a room with that damn painting. I'm only willing to touch it with a sword or a torch, but if this crap affects the mind so much, I'm guaranteed to go crazy, and that's in the best-case scenario. Beata, why? Why didn't we just throw this garbage in the ditch, where it belongs? I hope you can still be saved. But we were just talking about free will, about how the gods gave us the right to choose what we do and what we believe in. And this crap took away your right to choose. I will do everything I can to save you, I promise."
He stops, thinking about something.
"The Carnelian! That's why we joined. The leader said something about rooms for guild members, but even if there isn't a room, I'll sleep on a couch in the hall, or even on a rug under the door, I'm not proud, just not in 'The Hearth.'"
Guyon goes to "The Carnelian."
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"A stork? Are you serious?" Raphael whispers, clarifying. "Miss Astellia, thank you for visiting us. May I ask which position you would prefer? Before you answer, I would like to subtly offer my opinion that, in my view, it is not worth rushing into a more risky profession without relevant experience, although I do not deny that you have the ability to do so and you could..." "By the way, Raphael Nishenet," he gestures elegantly. "My secretary, who, like you, is an actor by training. I think you will find common ground if you wish to join the group." Astellia is offered the same living and food conditions as the warriors.
Guyon goes to "Carnelian".
"Cough... Well, considering her inventory, it's probably not surprising."
-- Miss Kalina, to be brief, your specialty as a doctor is exactly what we need, which essentially means you're automatically accepted. I can't promise the job will be easy, of course, but I hope the other benefits outweigh that.
She explains the conditions.
-- In other words, you'll need to be ready to mobilize if something happens, but until then, you'll have relatively a lot of free time. I really hope this format suits you.
For some reason, Aiko felt that mentioning Draco Mellis, regardless of whether he was Kalina's relative or not, wouldn't be well-received by a girl with such traits, so she remained silent about it.
He is warmly greeted, and they inquire if everything is alright, as Beata's absence has not gone unnoticed.
He calms down, takes a breath, and unclenches his fists.
- I'm sorry... I'm just worried about Beata. I have work tomorrow, and my boss will fire me if I'm not there, but I'll try to find out in the morning what to do with this thing. And for now... can I stay with you overnight? I don't care where, if there's no room for me, I can sleep on the couch.
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