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New here? I'm Roha — want a quick tour?
"Yes, it's a beautiful place. If things don't work out with the Apostle, we'll have to do everything we can to get permission to emigrate here."
Beata and Gion look at the stranger with interest, exchange glances, and nod to each other. Then, Beata takes a deep breath and prepares to speak.
– Mistress Zephyr, – she greeted her with her usual bow, which was a little deeper than usual this time. Gion followed her example behind her. – Allow me to introduce myself, we are members of the multi-tasking squad "Carnelian," working for the imperial family: Beata, Gion, and Kilika, – she suspected that Zephyr had information about the guests, so the greeting was brief, but she decided that it would still be appropriate; politeness was a foreign concept to Beata, and she didn't want to mess up. – You heard correctly. A dragon attacked Welfern, known as Beznaadega or the Apostle of Despair, and he brings chaos and destruction. The other day, he struck at the heart of the empire, Margel, and leveled the imperial palace. The Dragon King, whom we turned to for help, decided not to participate in the battle for reasons known only to him, so the fight against this enemy fell on the shoulders of us mortals. To protect our home, we seek the blessings of the four elements, and our patriarch, the respected Evgeny Kripov, recommended that we seek a meeting with you to obtain the blessing of air," – she takes out the letters.
- Even with a lifespan as long as mine, exploring every corner of Anuzish on foot is no easy task.
Did you at least bring me some gifts?
- So, that's the point. And hasn't his expiration date passed yet? - Ayano tilts her head. - To be honest, I'm not much of a fighter. But you probably already figured that out when you grabbed me by the scruff of the neck like a stray kitten, - she looks at her mask, which is not made of metal; at her cloth kimono and wooden geta. She says to Sonata, - I really don't see any other options. Krag-san, could you forge a katana? Well, I mean... I have no doubt that you could, but maybe you don't specialize in them. Besides, it needs to be forged for a whole decade, reforging the blank ten thousand times, or something like that. But whether I can do it justice is another question... It would be better, of course, if I never had to use it.
Zephyr scans the pages of both letters with her eyes.
- This is what happens when mortals are the pillars of a nation. Discord and suffering! - Walking on tiptoes, as if in invisible shoes, she shook her head in annoyance. - When Arcelia ruled the world, no one even thought about such things, but now, wherever you look, there is only cannibalism all around. - Sitting on the floor and crossing her legs, the tigress looked sternly at the guests. - Did you at least bring me any gifts?
| Starting position | Ferry crossing | Laplace |
—Good day, Sir Nayk. You probably remember me; I recently asked you for advice about the fruits I found in the lands of the Sylvan Kingdom. Everything turned out as you said, although I never doubted your professional knowledge. But it turned out that one of these fruits is still with me, and life in a big city leads to situations where financial need is more important than health. —the knight explains, slightly embarrassed. —Therefore, would you agree to buy this red fruit from me? I think there will be many people in Margel who would like to try such a rare delicacy.
- That sounds great... - Miko agreed. The thought of wielding steel didn't really appeal to her. - So... if it's forged specifically for me, do I need to, um... provide any... "measurements"? - she blushed as she said it. - Or something like an affinity test or something? And also - I'm not in very good physical shape, so I'm not sure how this would work in practice. If they put a sword on my back, it would probably crush me. Sonata-chan, do you happen to need anything, now that we're here?
Before heading out on a mission, Elmer buys another pair of traveler's boots.