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By the way, where is even one male god besides those who control the elements? Why are only women revered?
Now I suddenly realized that I gave all the children some kind of ending, but I completely forgot about the bastard.
Where do we end up when we save the world?
- Okay, so going back to the firewood – is it possible to do it this way? Or, for example, trap the soul of some animal in there, say, a water flea.
— Hello... Garret, right? I'm on vacation right now, so I decided to take a break from the chaos of the big city. What about you?
— Gar-Gar-Garritos! — Garrett chuckled, patting the fat man on the shoulder. — Heh, I like to indulge in some exotic experiences from time to time, and that's why I came here. But in general, I'm thinking about finding an interesting hobby here, maybe learning something new. In Margel, no one seemed willing to teach me any useful, practical skills... They all just demanded a price, what kind of people. Oh well. By the way, speaking of exotic things, how do you like the local cuisine? The hostess kindly treated me to a peculiar fruit today, did she offer it to you too? It looks appetizing, I even forgot to ask for its name. Does it happen to cause allergies or anything? Because I have this strange feeling...
04.06
Events:
DESPITE the fact that it was Sunday, the chaotic fluctuations of the physical and legal laws of this world forced me to go to work. Generally speaking, for this reason there aren't many events, not counting this factor... I managed to place an ad in the newspaper, and various little things. Althouuuugh, well, some things did happen.
Personas:
RSI (aka Random Publishing Employee). Origin: random(x). Height: random(x). Hair color: random(x). Eye color: random(x). Personality: random(x). Additional: they almost printed my ad without specifying the address.
SM (aka charming warrior in a Sailor Moon outfit). Sweet and slightly clumsy. For some reason, she is afraid of T.
CT (aka Creature-Tentacle). Oya-oya, how he glows. So polite that he'll give me a head start, and seems flawless in everything, especially at first impression. In reality, he has some little secrets. Still, he earned words of gratitude from me for his work and kindness toward me.
CE (aka Tsundere Elf). They say she doesn't miss an opportunity to tease her customer, but that didn't happen with me... Apparently, I set the bar too high in conversation; it's hard for her to lower it. However, from what I've seen, her humor and manners are very good. People probably go to her partly just to chat.
KM (aka King of Metal). Also known as ZNNP (aka Orders Not Lower Than Five Hundred). Elbows wider than my whole self (not that this is much of an achievement in itself, but in this case, much wider).
PBSVB (aka Just Take Your Fist and Hit). Also known as KNHS (aka Must Eat Well and Sleep). A straightforward combat girl, which doesn't quite fit her place of work; another relative of SS.
US (aka Smart Listener). True enlightenment is achieved when you realize that provoking people to express their opinion is better than speaking yourself.
S (aka Scavenger). Oh, how he hates taxes...
UR (aka Obliging Knight). Crideans are usually calm, and UR is in some sense too, but he looks and sounds as if some unbearable burden rests on his shoulders.
Locations:
ZARYA. The smell of paper and ink, the noise of presses. Today's time is everything here; yesterday's is a useless artifact at an overprice.
TENTACLE. Here is the spirit of trade, here it smells of overseas.
RABBIT HOLE. Many items here are worthy of a museum... Others also for a museum, but one for adults.
HELLFIRE. Ready-made goods aren't sold here, no discounts for pretty eyes, but you can ask whoever you want — the best forge in town, or even in the country, or even in the whole world! I didn't actually ask.
IMPERIAL ARCHIVE. That's how I imagined the malachite palace of the Mistress of the Mountain in my dreams, only instead of perfectly smooth wood-paper walls, the latter should have stone ones.
PHILOSOPHICAL GUILD. It seems the local people don't love anything as much as expressing their opinions to each other on a wide variety of topics... But it is also a place for making new acquaintances.
Events:
SHAME ON ME. I forgot which day that wonderful event happened when CE gave me the best shoes of my life... The first? The second? Of course, this has no direct relation to the matter; apparently, that's why it happened. But I am extremely grateful to her. I would buy out the whole shop once I have more personal funds. Well... Ha-ha, except for things that are clearly not relevant in my life yet.
DEFINITELY on the FOURTH day, my conversation with SM took place, as a result of which a gorgeous painting ended up at the base, as well as some other oddities that would be hard to obtain in a normal situation. Truthfully, it was a bit awkward. Eh, how can I repay SM and CT?
I AM BEGINNING to learn the skill most important for me at the moment (and who knows, maybe in subsequent lives). Thanks to the imperial archive. Also reminded myself once more of the nuances of taxation. Overall, as usual, a pleasant, productive day.
05.06
Events:
THIS NIGHT I slept poorly: the soft duvet didn't warm me, it was too drafty from the ajar window, and when I tried to close it, I only suffocated for lack of fresh air, worsening the insomnia. Only later, after reading the news, did I understand the reason. Despite the mourning for the Mage Guild, work proceeded according to the usual schedule, starting with a morning visit.
THIS morning guest wanted to get a job as a secretary without any experience, which at first I wasn't happy about, but in the end we found common ground quite easily. And then there was another guest... And then...
Personas:
OA (aka Oh Artiiiiiist). Generally pleasant, has a keen eye, sees through people, but cannot tell a child from a dwarf. A paradox. Learns quickly.
PE (aka Fainting Elf). Perhaps I should have paid attention to her fainting spells immediately; it wasn't a good sign. Cannot identify a dwarf, take two. Skills are not bad, artifact is powerful, overall a bit too impulsive. More accurately, very. Very.
MS (aka Mr. Death). A very interesting person (mmm), but I had to decline the services.
SL (aka Stately Lady). Charms handsome men (although in reality, I charmed him, at SL's request).
SD (aka Samurai Jack). Loves dragons more than demons, although at first it seemed the opposite.
NM (aka NecroMancer). In reality, of course, the guy is harmless and even has some childish traits despite his lone wolf appearance. Despite this, guess what happened when he met me? For a foreigner, however, it's forgivable.
ZCH (aka StarGazer). Also known as NI (aka No Name). Guess what... Actually no, this particular foreigner understood everything immediately, or pretended to. Thoughtful, but what he thinks about — no one knows. Maybe magic, maybe stars, maybe history, or maybe something darker... Some things, as he says, he doesn't recall.
Locations:
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Events:
A whole sea of applications unexpectedly (or expectedly) arrived for the SQUAD. Essentially, it can be said that we are fully staffed, although this will only become official the next day.
A GUY IN THE SQUARE is scattering cursed paintings. Unpleasant news.
06.06
Events:
AT AN AUDIENCE with EV, I reported that the squad is ready for battle and tried to take the first quest. Also, our flag was approved.
A BIT LATER we strolled along Emerald Avenue, as I wanted to be aware of what's happening in Margel.
Personas:
ZMMO (aka Star My Windows are Washed). Very pleasant, I worry about her fate as if it were my own.
DY (aka Doctor Berry). Stern... Consists of contradictions. Knows the work.
ZN (aka StandardBearer). Blue paint on a snow-white background, simple but with style. Showed concern.
EM (aka Elegant Miss). Also known as UV (aka Ears Wither). Next time I'll be careful about asking extra questions...
BM (aka BusinessMan). Also known as SML (aka Too Many People). A hard worker, our kind of person; if he tones down the envy toward D, he'll go far.
D (aka Darius). Trader of everything and anything, made some money for himself.
Locations:
ORNAMENT. Embroidery faster than the speed of a clock hand.
RUMOR. A political almanac.
ABUNDANCE. A supermarket without frills, although they sell beautiful stones.
Events:
BY SOME MIRACLE yesterday's story was resolved successfully with T's assistance. In a very interesting way, I must say... I hope it doesn't come back to haunt me.
FIRST MEETING of the squad in connection with EV's orders. Made one methodological error that will have to be regretted, but otherwise everything is fine, not counting the still-mournful mood.
Having finished this homework, Aiko unlocks "fighting spirit" and takes trait
A murky, stubborn, and grumpy fellow – perhaps one of the most accurate descriptions of fairytale mages from various instructive stories. And now, such a mage has stepped out of the pages of books, possibly to share information with them. Clearly pursuing personal gain and having somehow learned that Her Majesty is collecting the hearts of apostles. The first, in general, Alaria expected herself, but the second... what was Marduk trying to achieve? Did he want to change jobs and attach himself to a more influential ruler? A very long game, considering that Naria was still just a princess. However, not that long games, spanning many decades, were not in the spirit of fairytale sorcerers...
— And what does he want in exchange for this information?
— Royal, in this case Akkadina, blood. "Tears" of three Calcite goddesses – Shiris, Nanaya, Nammu. Some artifact in the hands of a warrior known as Humbaba. The sorcerer did not explain what kind of artifact it was, but said that we would find out when we see it. It will probably be difficult to process this, but fortunately, the sorcerer shared the details and gave us three devices.
Blood Scarab
Allows you to extract, store, and transport a significant amount of defenseless/sleeping victim.
Rune of Return
Allows you to return to Barsina from any point in Calcite.
Magic Mirror
If you leave this mirror in the scorching daylight and direct it towards the statue of a goddess, a certain liquid will flow from her eyes.
— Humbaba, as he says, will participate in the upcoming tournament in Saria, although he did not say on whose behalf. Akkad, in turn, sometimes visits the Temple of Nanaya, where he can be intercepted. As far as I understand, the mage is not interested in the king's murder, or, to be more precise, he doesn't care whether he is alive or not, but it will be problematic to extract blood from a living warrior without killing him. It should be understood that if something happens to him, the situation in the country may change significantly and affect our ability to move around it. That's the gist of it. Oh yes, he also offered to buy rare items from us in exchange for the coordinates of certain "School of Eight Paths" and "Ancient Treasury". I have no idea what these are, but I think I have a rough idea of his preferences for "rare things".
Marduk may be interested in
Justice, Shadow Peak, Soul Eater, Anga's Necklace, Granhildr.
Oh yeah, he also offered to buy rare items from us in exchange for the coordinates of some "school of eight paths."
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First of all, I take back what I said about leveling up. Secondly, Kenshiro gave away the axe too early...
- That's sad. Even setting aside the fact that it's a sin, I can't imagine anyone agreeing to something like that... Well, what about Lolita? From the memories, it wasn't entirely clear why she might have fallen into her current state, but it happened after a fight with a warlock. Some kind of side effect or ricochet?... Does that even happen? The spell was originally intended for her; the other one just happened to be caught in it.
Hanging her head, she gloomily thought that the only suitable candidate for this might be the captain of the guard - for the lives he took with his own hands, it would be the cheapest possible price to pay.
- Just to understand, are you also capable of performing such a ritual? Is it reversible - can the soul be extracted from the doll later using the same method, even if it's at someone else's expense? And what, in your opinion, will happen if the cleric ultimately purifies the cursed doll? I mean - in the case of a random person's soul being inside, and not an otherworldly being.