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Klin listened attentively to the raven, trying not to miss anything important. "And what can you tell me about the king of Akkad, Babbara the Blue, son of Zababa, son of Lahare? We can't go to meet a ruler whose trust we need to earn without knowing anything about him. Also, perhaps there are some unique customs or cultural traditions that we need to be aware of upon arrival?"

— Thanks. — Bajena gratefully accepted the treat and, without much thought, put it in her mouth. — But listen... You have a strange obsession with my uterus. Are you by any chance one of those...?

- I don't understand. Which ones?

- I don't understand. Which ones?

— Well, women who are attracted to women.

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Klin listened carefully to the raven, trying not to miss anything important.
—And what can you tell me about the king of Akkad, Babbara the Blue, son of Zababa, son of Lahara? You can't go to a meeting with a ruler whose trust you need to earn without knowing anything about him. Also, perhaps there are some unique customs or cultural traditions that we need to be aware of upon arrival?

— A male, thirty-eight years old, inherited the Calcite throne when he was twenty. During his reign, he significantly expanded slavery in the country: if before slaves were only servants of noble lords, and their treatment was akin to that of family, now slaves can be bought for various purposes, and the children of slaves also become slaves. The king himself is in good physical shape and of sound mind, and is skilled in the use of a spear. He has three wives, fifty concubines, and eighty-three children — thirty-five daughters and forty-eight sons. He has imposed an unusual restriction on himself — to have no more than fifty concubines at a time. Once a month, he sells the least favorite of them at auction, thus, as he believes, motivating the others to try harder for him. He once offered Naria to become his first wife, but she refused — since then, they have not maintained contact. Your experience in etiquette from living in a villa should be enough to avoid offending the king.

Once offered Naria to become his first wife, but she refused.

strange

I was just making a suggestion, not issuing an ultimatum.

- Hello! Oh, what an adorable kitten!

👀

"Let it be known to you, Bajena-san," Ayano said, barely restraining the sudden surge of irritation. "It so happened that my mother – may her soul rest in the light of Kamisama – left this world very early, when I was three or four years old. I don't remember much about her, except that she was very, excessively caring, but what I remember for the rest of my life is how, in a fit of emotion, she scolded my older sister for sitting thoughtlessly on the cold clay floor while reading a book. 'What are you doing, why are you torturing yourself?' she cried, bursting into tears, 'Hanako-san did the same and now she can't have children.' This is my only vivid memory of her. So, answering your question, – no. I apologize for daring to worry about you. Indeed, who am I to give you advice?"
The irritation was taking on a strange form that the priestess had never felt before – perhaps it was "resentment." Do no good, and you will receive no evil in return.
She turned away and began a series of meditative breathing exercises to calm her emotions.

Tuesday, general meeting of the Carnelian Squad (excluding Astellia, she doesn't need to be there due to her position). -- I congratulate us all on the official commencement of the squad's activities. Some of you haven't yet had the chance to get acquainted with your combat comrades, so this meeting is a good opportunity to take a look at those you'll have to trust on the battlefield. The Mole Queen listed each combat member of the squad, briefly mentioning their combat capabilities, while also trying to soften the blow. -- Our first task, -- a Monday newspaper is placed on the table. -- The murder of Gloria Mansell, the former owner of Fenhel, located on Emerald Alley. Some of you may know that this outrageously cruel crime occurred on the night of Sunday to Monday, -- Aiko stopped for some reason and rubbed her nose, which in her case meant extreme anxiety. -- She was a good woman. Kind, trusting, a little absent-minded, but completely professional in her work, at least I have no reason to doubt this, clearly seeing the fruits of her labor – Miss Gloria was our potion supplier and had already prepared the first test batch. It's impossible to imagine that she had any natural enemies, and in the event of a robbery, the perpetrator would have no reason to stage it as a cult ritual. -- This is the reality we will have to face: whether by coincidence or not, on the same day, a member of another harmful cult was detained in the square and even tried to recruit there, but fortunately, everything was resolved, -- if Beata wants, she will share the rest of the story, but if not, that's fine, it wasn't necessary right now. -- Here, if the bad suspicions are correct, things are worse. The lead I have: an Apostle of Wrath. -- Our mission: completely independently of other law enforcement agencies, conduct reconnaissance and capture this extremely dangerous individual, although we shouldn't expect to capture him alive. This must be done as soon as possible. -- Operation plan: someone needs to conduct relevant research on the Apostles of Arselia and, in particular, the Apostle of Wrath. I suggest our historian, Merel, do this, as he works in the Imperial Archive and can find the necessary book himself without involving other employees, which, in my opinion, is the most optimal approach... Of course, without compromising his work duties, Mr. Merel. Also, perhaps you or someone else here already knows something that you could share with me? -- starting with the wizard, she looks at everyone else. -- Clues... I don't want to put any of you in trouble with the guards, so unfortunately, I don't know how to approach this. Ideally, it would be good to at least take a look at the crime scene, but if none of you happen to have a suitable artifact to do this safely, then I can't imagine how, -- Aiko shrugged. -- However, we may not get any information from this even in the best case. -- Thus, what I propose as a starting point is to inspect the surroundings and question people who may have known Miss Gloria. -- We didn't have enough time to talk to her closely, but I got the impression that, firstly, she moved to Margel recently, judging by the recent opening of the store... Local residents will confirm or deny this. Also, I must admit, Miss Gloria told me that she was afraid to sleep at night... Since she was generally a rather unusual person, unfortunately, I didn't pay much attention to this, but it is quite possible that she had been harassed for a long time. Then anyone who visited Fenhel during the last day or two before the murder is a potential harasser, especially someone from out of town. -- Does anyone else have any thoughts on the case before we continue?

- Hello! Oh, what a charming kitty!

— Hello. This is Belik, I think he's as happy to see you as you are to see him...
The cat starts to hiss at Beata.
— Oh... You've been a bit moody lately, my furry friend.

- Something like that. Besides, I managed to get an interview with the director today. Maybe they'll open it soon.

And what can you do in the archive, by the way? Does it require OD?

Experience, skills, it depends. Yes, OD is needed.

It also doesn't like parasites.

Experience, skills, it depends on luck. Yes, Skill Points are needed.

Raphael managed to find some literature, but realized that he didn't feel like studying today. Therefore, the Laurian went "home," hung a flag in his room, and went to rest.

- Let it be known to you, Bajena-san, - Ayano said, barely restraining the sudden surge of irritation. - It so happened that my mother - may her soul rest in the light of Kamisama - left this world very early, when I was three or four years old. I don't remember much about her, except that she was very, excessively caring, but what I remember for the rest of my life is how, in a fit of emotion, she scolded my older sister for sitting thoughtlessly on the cold clay floor while reading a book. "What are you doing, why are you torturing yourself?" she cried, bursting into tears, "Hanako-san did the same and now she can't have children." This is my only vivid memory of her. So, answering your question, - no. I apologize for daring to worry about you. Indeed, who am I to give you advice?
The irritation was taking on a strange form that the priestess had never felt before - perhaps it was "resentment." Do no good, and you will receive no evil.
She turned away and began a series of meditative breathing exercises to calm her emotions.

— Damn... Well, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to... It just suddenly occurred to me...

— Hello. This is Belik; I think he's as happy to see you as you are to s...
The cat begins to hiss at Beata.
— Oh... Your mood has been a bit off lately, my fluffy friend.

Aw man :(
- Maybe he's just tired? Or shy around strangers? In that case, I won't bother him!
Beata says goodbye, lingers in the park for a bit longer, and leaves. At home, she hangs a banner on the wall.

-- Clues... I don't want to involve any of you in problems with the guardian, so unfortunately, I don't know how to approach this. Ideally, it would be good to at least take a look at the crime scene, but if none of you happen to have a suitable artifact to do so safely, then I can't imagine how, -- Ayko shrugged. -- However, we may not get any information from this even in the best-case scenario.

Beata gives an unsettling smile.
- What's the problem with inspecting the crime scene? Are there police constantly hanging around? Is there only one entrance to the house?