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Actually, there were healers and resurrection potions, so... But yes, most likely, there would be a use of the potion, as the HP would be in a deep negative, judging by the probable stat distribution.
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Nuclear Fusion Resistances (but not immunity) and other forms of damage reduction against fire attacks are ignored. Attacks deal permanent damage.
– Alaria, I didn’t even have time to praise you for finding the hunter. I think this contact will be useful, you did a good job, and I’ll try to recruit him. Or even… since this was your area of expertise, you can check your high charisma again if you want, and if you agree with my way of thinking that we need to be prepared for such operations.
– I was given this address in response to a request for “help in finding a person, someone who can track,” not “finding a new member for a mercenary squad.” I’m not sure how appropriate it would be to visit now with a completely different purpose. But I’m willing to go with you if you still want to try your luck,” the girl pondered, “but we should discuss the time beforehand. I was planning to do volunteer work until Thursday. Actually… I was also going to visit the hospital in the evening, with the caveat that ‘nothing will happen.’ Of course, something happened today,” she smiled, “the next lesson from life experience is foresight, what can you do. At least, I won’t have to explain why I couldn’t make it again.
— I was given this address in response to a request for "help in finding someone who can track," not "finding a new member for a mercenary group." I'm not sure how appropriate it will be to visit now with a completely different purpose.
-- Well, the person whose address was given is unlikely to know the reason why. So, I think any reason related to his interests will do, rather than asking for something for free.
-- Although, when I was traveling, I heard strange stories about a powerful sage or sorcerer who granted wishes, but always with a price. And if someone asked a question instead of making a wish, they would receive an answer, but they would lose their valuable abilities, a part of their mind that was responsible for them. So, yes, problems can happen here too, but it's still quite rare.)
- Oh, by the way, boss, - Beata slapped herself on the forehead, - in all this chaos, we forgot to tell you one important thing... She said this not in front of Alaria. She was one of the main candidates for interacting with the otherworldly beings, but it's still better if Erephir tells all the xenomorphs herself.
-- Even when I was wandering, I heard strange stories about a powerful sage or sorcerer who granted wishes, but always at a price. And if someone asked him a question instead of making a wish, they would receive an answer, but they would lose their valuable abilities, a part of their mind that was responsible for them. So yes, troubles do happen, but it's still quite rare.
Alaria considered sharing her experience of meeting a similar "sage" from her own world, but decided that now was not the time or place for such a dialogue. Perhaps, sometime later. There was a good chance that the entities from Erefir and Alfard's stories were manifestations of the same will, using new guises for each of the worlds they visited. Or perhaps such types were simply a constant in the worlds, another confirmation of the law of convergence and divergence.
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-- So, what is volunteering? Tell me, please.
— Voluntary and unpaid work for a good cause. It can take many different forms, depending on the person's profile. People in your profession were also listed, if you are interested. In my case, it's roughly the same as what I do back home. In general, nothing special. I just cook food for the sick. It's a trivial thing compared to the selfless efforts of the hospital staff. But it's still a way to brighten the days of the unfortunate patients and speed up their recovery.
- Oh, by the way, boss," Beata slapped herself on the forehead, "in all this commotion, we forgot to mention one important thing...
After listening to a meaningful pause:
-- Well, umm, I don't know what to say. We could, of course, conduct some multifaceted analysis of this personality, but if she decided to "ask for permission," then maybe it's all irrelevant, and her way of thinking, although a bit strange and naive, is harmless? Perhaps, if I were not a knight, but a paladin, a champion of faith, social justice, and a great ideal, I might even try to argue with this girl, trying to convince her that she is wrong, indiscriminately condemning all otherworldly beings simply because of their nature, but the truth is that I really don't care what anyone thinks. People often get caught up in ideas that are actually purely artificial, naively believing that any concept they come up with must somehow be true, but the real truth lies only in your heart and in what warms your soul. Not in the sense that your soul is filled at one time, and then you look at something you don't like, and it empties, no. It's a fragile and unreliable balance; no one is capable of destroying literally everything that doesn't suit them, which means they will never find happiness based on such a criterion. But if you simply accept the world, with all its contents, as it is, without trying to invent anything or attribute anything to it, and then take on a clear, most appealing role in this world, then... Then everything will be very simple.
-- I think this perspective is the most constructive.
— Voluntary and unpaid work for a good cause. It can take many different forms, depending on a person's skills. People in your profession were also mentioned in the list, in case you're interested. In my case, it's pretty much the same as what I do for our organization. In general, it's nothing special. I just prepare food for the sick. It's a small thing, compared to the selfless efforts of hospital staff. But it still helps to brighten the days of the patients and speed up their recovery.
— You're doing a good thing... I need to think about it, thanks for the information, — the commander stroked her chin. — I rarely do anything like that, it's hard to do good things on a large scale, and doing bad things is uninteresting. Is that all? Does it only require effort?
-- I think this approach is the most constructive.
"Hmm, that's a thought," thought Beata, who just wanted to warn the xenomorph team so they would be aware and wouldn't bother the human unnecessarily. - Yes... I agree.
-- You're doing a good thing... I need to think about it, thanks for the information, -- the commander stroked her chin. -- I don't really do things like this often; it's hard to do good things on a large scale, and doing bad things isn't interesting. Is that all? Does it just require effort?
"She seemed more down-to-earth to me, but in reality, she's still an artist. If she's going to make a sword, it has to be special, unique, and one-of-a-kind. Maybe I should ask her to make me some unique kitchen utensils sometime, haha? That way, she'll even enjoy eating my cooking more! And I'll have a nice reminder of Carneola." — Oh, but I thought I was already doing good things for you every day! 😒 — Alaria pretended to pout, — And help can be given in other forms as well. Like finances, which we are practically deprived of right now. We also accept items, if you happen to have anything. In theory, once we finish reading, we could donate the Emperor cycle to restore the imperial archive, — the feigned offense was replaced by a tired smile, — but that would require the consent and presence of all squad members who contributed their money to this series of books. Not everyone will want to part with such a collection, and it would be difficult to blame them for that. However, this is all for the distant future. Some of us still have a long way to go before finishing the cycle!
Not wanting to wake up on a Saturday morning, Klin decided to visit the guild's online forum, where he saw an announcement from a certain "Lady Knight" and followed the provided link.
- Kilika, I'm glad you're doing well! - said Guion as he met the catgirl. - Astellia said you've been gone for a while, and I was about to run to the guards 😅 That guy was also from the School of Serenity, and I got worried that he might have reached you. Are you okay? By the way, have you seen him before?
— Oh, but I thought I was doing you all a great service every day! 😒 — Alaria feigned a pout,
-- That's exactly what you're doing, -- confirmed the blacksmith. -- Every time, it's a little different; you have a good imagination.Author
And help can come in other forms. Like finances, which we are practically deprived of right now. We also accept items if you happen to have anything. In theory, once we finish reading, we could donate the "Emperors" series to restore the imperial archive, — the feigned offense gave way to a tired smile, — but this would require the consent and presence of all squad members who contributed their money to this series of books. Not everyone will want to part with such a collection, and it would be difficult to blame them. However, this is all for the distant future. Some are still far from finishing the series!
-- There was some furniture, gathering dust in the basement... Perhaps its time has come. Thank you, Alaria; now I know what to do. As for the books, I need to think about how to send them to the future archive, if our contributors, including Milady, agree.
-- ... I have another interesting conversation for you; please remind me in a more private setting. So that people don't think, "Here comes the Red Fury again, she knows something but won't tell anyone." It's nothing serious, but you'll find it interesting.
When they got home, they told Tayu that the situation had been resolved thanks to the governor's efforts. Unfortunately, they didn't have the physical strength to go to the villa.
But on Saturday morning... On Saturday morning, it became clear that the time for gifts had come. And they had already delayed it for too long, to the point where one of the recipients almost left. Of course, it wasn't clear how traumatic or not Milady's recent experience had been; maybe she wouldn't even want to see guests... But this can all be found out from the servants, and that's what Erefir will do when she arrives. If necessary, she will pass on the item through them.