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"What a bunch of sick bastards these Dark Lunarians are," thought Guyon, wrinkling his nose in disgust as he looked at the extractors.
"Oh, but I wouldn't refuse such a pillow," Beata muttered to herself. "But, of course, Guyon should be there, although this lady isn't bad either."
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- You have an interesting collection here, - grunted Guyon.
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- But some of them are creepy. Like those extractors...
- And the boss? No, she's not with us. She stayed at the base after the presentation, and we have no idea where she is now.
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- Do you think my comments are worthy of the exhibition organizers' attention?... Well, I'll try to present them in a more appropriate form and earn myself a star.
- Phew, - she sighs and looks sadly at the piece of paper with her meager review, - I hope none of the organizers think that I just squeezed out these lines to earn a ✹.
- I suddenly thought, it turns out that not only is this your first meal in a long time today, but it will also be your first sleep... - The woman tried to remember if they had a shared bed or separate ones, but only the owner of Klin could lift the veil from this memory.
- ... Or maybe we can go to the "Dryad" first. The Dryad > Park, probably, will be more efficient in terms of time.
- Thank you, Klin. You are very caring.
Sanexa kissed Klin on the cheek, but then immediately blushed, realizing that this was the first such moment since his healing.
- The main thing with Extractors is not to overuse them, eat well, and don't let others use them. And the boots... - Bea winked. - I can sell you another pair for only 1000 resources.
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Zhao Babao and Manin Tai, recovered from the previous incident, help Erefir pack up the belongings of her former ward and silently escort her to the exit. No one dares to laugh at the knight, who is clearly saddened.
She looks at the sword. Oh, if Alaria's soul were in this sword, they could continue their journey as battle companions, which would be better than nothing. But alas, this sword will simply be placed on a grave. An empty one.
Now, Erefir starts by going to Carnelian, entering her room... For the first time in her life, she is disturbed by the mess on the table. She tries to start tidying it up, but quickly realizes the futility of the endeavor, so she simply gathers all the metal objects and papers into a pile and puts them in an empty drawer, sliding it under the table. She places Alaria's sword in the corner behind the wardrobe, not hiding it, but also not making it too obvious.
Next, without delay, she goes to the hospital. She asks about the burn victims and about Creon.
- I didn't have time... But what was so interesting about it?
- Well, I wouldn't say I liked it... But it would be useful, and it's a rare thing, which adds to its value.
- Thank you, Aiyano-sama. Can I take them for myself?
While Aiyano was saying all this, her hand swept across the notebook, and while the girls were thinking, she reread what she had written:
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Purian-975 (P)I don't understand technology, but with such small dimensions compared to a train or an airship, the mechanism doesn't seem particularly reliable. Do you want to get stuck somewhere on a dirt road when some thin tube breaks or something else breaks?
But in terms of functionality, it's a perfectly suitable carriage for traveling long distances between settlements, or for transporting goods. An individual, small-sized option for those who don't want to depend on train schedules - although I doubt that in our time, the condition and format of most roads allows you to reliably reach most places.
It won't fit in the city, so you'll probably have to build garages everywhere long before you arrive. It sounds depressing, but it's unlikely that anyone will be able to afford something like this on a large scale, so there's nothing to worry about.
Light Sword
A tube with a button. Ammunition is expensive, it can fail at any moment or even explode and take your arm off, or the button may be pressed while you're walking and cut off your leg. It probably overheats so much that you can only hold it in a glove, and besides, such a rounded surface will slip out of your hand during a swing and cut off your head. Do you really need that? If you're a trained warrior, you'll definitely get injured, because your hand is used to the balance and weight of a normal weapon, not just its handle.
Looking at the type of damage, I imagine a picture of an untrained person - who has earned blisters and scars not with his body, but with his eyes and lungs from dusty books - pressing his back against the wall and holding this weapon in front of an aggressor, while tears stream down his cheeks and he loudly calls for the guards. In this form, I can imagine its use, but only. After all, we must not forget that its author is mentally ill.
Paired Hand Swords
If I were a weapon enthusiast, I might have noted its unusualness, but I would have criticized it for its unclear function. Perhaps I could understand if they were attached to armor and left the palms free, but that's not the case - they still have to be held in your hands. Maybe there's a principle used here, like in school when doing pull-ups - it's easier and stronger when you bring your elbows forward?
But I'm not a weapon enthusiast, so I don't see anything interesting.
Compass of Paired Attraction
An interesting thing, I like it. A great gift for anyone close to you - a child who goes into the forest for mushrooms; people who have agreed to meet somewhere and each have a copy; you can even leave one half at home or somewhere else and always be able to find your way home. Merchants and travelers will surely be delighted with this.
I don't want to go into a skeptical direction - let's give this invention a solid 5/5, however, the concept itself suggests other thoughts: if our technological development goes in the same direction, then over time even the simplest things will begin to be replaced by devices. For example, you may not have to write down your route or task in a notebook, but you will already have a compass that points in the right direction and to the right distance. It seems convenient at first glance, but then you will not only begin to ignore all your other surroundings in all its vibrant diversity, but you will also become so accustomed to this method that, suddenly finding yourself without a device, you will not be able to do anything. But maybe I'm just underestimating people and this is too pessimistic a view of the future.
Two-Handed Mechanical Sword
If this is an artistic installation, then it was a success, because the sword resembles the face of a bloodthirsty, toothy demon. If it's something practical, then my review is this - in a world of magic and enchantments, there are many ways to enhance a weapon so that it performs its function better, without causing the victim as much suffering as a demon tearing its flesh alive can cause. A terrible or unethical thing, an idea, a scientific experiment does not become less so in a "controlled environment"; some things should not exist, and this is one of them.
Daggers
Margel's shoe fashion never ceases to shock. I wouldn't let a woman in such boots into my home or establishment. And are people ready to experience regular discomfort and pay more taxes for repairing the pavement, which will become unusable after a month of civil use? Make these things retractable from a regular heel - then we can talk, but for now, it's not serious. And how many people will be able to use them for their intended purpose? For this, you need to not only not be in a skirt, but also have an athletic physique.
Extractors
As unpleasant as the description, so are the name and appearance. Perhaps something like this would make sense for impoverished mercenaries, who count every coin, so that they can even buy cartridges, but it feels like the maintenance costs can far outweigh this benefit. And almost certainly, owning something like this for a long time will eventually affect the mental health of its owner.
Pillow-Hug (Sonata Realm)
The pinnacle of progressive and cultural thought, the first step on the path to technological singularity, our contemporaries should be happy that they live in the same time as such great ideas and concepts, persistently embodied by their own hands in something material.
A great gift for the whole family, the pillow-hug (Sonata Realm) - in every home!
Figurine
All of the above is equally true. If such things are made without the help of magic, by hand from ordinary materials, then I take off my hat to the skill of their creator.
Sighing that more than half of the "inventions" were just another extremely perverse means of causing suffering, she could have lamented this thought if it weren't a common state of humanity.
- So, how was it? - she asks the girls.
—There seems to be an expression: "Brevity is the soul of wit." It's a secret phrase that counters any critic, whether in thoughts, words, or both. Sorry if my words made you do something not too interesting, but not for the sake of getting good reviews, but out of my curiosity – I liked your review. 👍
Klin, given his condition, didn't have a place to sleep, so all that was left was a bed in the common dormitory...
- Well, then, let's go to "Dryad"!
At the entrance to the mysterious store, an exhibition of figurines was being held today, supervised by a solid-looking young man.
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- Sounds tempting! However, I'm one of those who tries not to let the enemy get too close, - she grinned and nodded towards the crossbow on her back. - But I appreciate the offer! I'll have to think about it.
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Next, if there are no delays, go to the hospital. Ask about the burn victims and about Creon.
- So, hello... Um, Lady Erephir Lin'el Darvening... Congratulations on your new appointment. You can visit Creon in room number 6, and about the burn victims... Who exactly are you referring to?
— They put on a good show, just what I needed to clear my head. — the elder brother stretches demonstratively. — So, are you ready to meet the boss?
— What do you think I've been waiting for while you're here with your clowning? I don't understand why you needed this.
— I was just bored, and then the commander approached me and asked me to warm up, so I did.
— How touching. — taking a final drag, the younger brother flicks the smoldering cigarette butt onto the ground. — Let's go.
The Asterians head to Carneol's headquarters, where Erephir was likely present or could soon return.
- I understand, but what if you can't increase the distance between you and your opponent? It's still not easy for archers to shoot while moving. How about 900 rem? A discount for old friends.
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- There might be... There were several prototypes.
- Go ahead, you convinced her," Beata puts down the money.
"We're going to go broke," thought Guion, but he said nothing aloud.
- I'm afraid that's impossible. This is an exhibit; it's not meant to be used or sold, but to be looked at.
- How's it going? - she asks the girls.
Klin, given his condition, didn't have a place to sleep, so all that was left was a bed in the common dormitory...