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- No problem,” he dismisses this minor detail, glancing at the white-haired figure. “Unusual appearance. And you said you don’t have winter camouflage.
- It depends on the kind of love. If you're lucky with your partner, love only makes both of you stronger, inspires, and gives you strength," Beata put her hand on Guion's shoulder. - But you really need to be lucky," Guion put his hand on Beata's hand. "Finding your person in this world is the most wonderful thing that can happen, but... But it's difficult and... I'm not sure it's worth focusing on. Beata and I, for example, didn't expect things to turn out this way between us. - Uh-huh. I've always only relied on myself. Guion turned out to be a pleasant surprise. And I think you shouldn't count on something like that... Love and romantic relationships make sense when you're better off with that person than without them, and it's mutual. But if love makes you dull, forces you to make sacrifices, or even like poor Christoph - that's not love, it's... I don't know what to call it, but it's definitely not something good.
"I wish I could brag about my love when someone else ended their life because of it..." thought the non-lifer Arthur, and aloud he said, "Well, I guess so... I'm happy for you, don't lose each other."
Added 59 seconds ago Ment
- Kalin? How are you doing now? Do you have any thoughts or feelings about these two days? - she allowed herself to hug her friend.
Kalina hugs back. - I don't understand yet. My intuition told me that something catastrophic should happen today, like the attack of Despair on Margel or Crider, but... nothing happened. I don't know what to think now.
Added 4 minutes ago Morning
- Never mind," dismissing this trifle, he glances at the white-raven silhouette. "Unusual look. And you said you don't have winter camouflage.
- In some cultures, this color is associated with death, in others, it is, on the contrary, joyful and festive... It's perfect for today, regardless of its outcome.
"Now I wish I could brag about my love when someone else killed themselves because of it..." - thought Arthur, a non-player character, fleetingly, but aloud he said, - well, maybe... I'm glad for you, don't lose each other.
The couple nodded, understanding that they had gotten a little carried away with their relationship. - Christoph was a wonderful guy... He was... It's sad that things turned out this way, - sighed Guion. - Our condolences. - I hope this "girlfriend" of his gets what she deserves; it's awful that she managed to hurt him so much that he hanged himself, - snorted Beata.
Kalina hugs her in return. - I don't understand yet. My intuition told me that something catastrophic would happen today, similar to the attack of Despair on Margel or Kridear, but... nothing happened. I don't know what to think now.
-- Oh! You know, I don't have that kind of intuition, maybe because I've been deceived too often and I'm just used to waiting for the opponents' moves every second, but yes, I also expected some kind of twist. Why didn't the dragon king fly in to defend his life?
-- Hmm, on one hand, everything is fine, and I'm glad, but on the other hand, there's an expression "the calm before the storm." Not according to my intuition, but just according to observations, if you are left alone for a while, it usually means they are planning something particularly unpleasant.
-- Hmmm, did you happen to lose any things or money yesterday? -- she asks, checking various hypotheses, although out of concern in case the answer is yes.
- You say one thing, but in reality, it's the opposite - lately, everyone wants custom-made equipment specifically for them; a "simple sword" and a "regular armor" hardly interest anyone anymore.
—Well, it seems the residents of the capital have become so complacent that... —"it's time to write to Draco to have them all expropriated," he thought to himself, —...something is wrong with the economy. —he says aloud. —Hmm, let me think... First, we need to re-examine the records of the old "Abundance." Which of the items from previous months are already being sold in other establishments, and which still have an untapped niche? Let's compile a list of these and check for existing supply contracts. If you wish, we can go through the documentation together. Second, we need to find buyers for the current assortment. You say that everyone wants custom-made equipment, but meanwhile, the average hourly wage in the workshops hasn't increased much. How many educational, medical, police, and military institutions are there in the city? No one will buy items from Nora or Crag for budget employees, and besides you, I don't see any competitors for government contracts. Have you tried consulting with the administration in this regard? I think there might be a goldmine here. And third, regarding new products... We should probably go around and ask the workers. For example, in Calcite, everyone has amulets in their slots that provide single-point protection against attacks, spells, and other things. It's actually a useful item, especially in case of unforeseen situations. What else... If you have a blacksmith or any other craftsman in mind, you can try to occupy the mid-tier item niche, which is currently vacant. But this needs to be considered on a case-by-case basis. And... protect your contracts for precious gems. You never know when the government will need to buy them in large quantities...
The couple nodded, understanding that they had gotten a little carried away with their relationship. “Christopher was a wonderful guy... He was... It’s sad that things turned out this way,” sighed Guion. “Our condolences.” “I hope that his ‘girlfriend’ gets what she deserves; it’s awful that she could abandon him in such a way that he would hang himself because of it,” snorted Beata.
- Heh... Already. She’s been locked up in the stocks in the square; you can go see for yourself if you’re interested.
Added 2 minutes ago Author
-- Oh! You know, I don’t have that kind of intuition, maybe because I’ve been deceived too often and I’m just used to waiting for the opponents’ moves every second, but yes, I also expected some kind of twist. Why didn’t the dragon king fly in to defend his life? On the one hand, everything is fine, and I’m glad, but on the other hand, there’s an expression “the calm before the storm.” Not according to my intuition, but just according to observations, if you are left alone for a while, then usually they are just planning especially unpleasant surprises.
- That’s what I’m saying; I was expecting these surprises this morning. And what about the dragon king?..Author
-- Hmm, did you happen to lose any belongings or money yesterday? -- he asks, checking various hypotheses, although also out of concern in case the answer is yes.
- I and Ikigai have everything in place.
Added 6 minutes ago Author
-- Well, that means the residents of the capital have gotten so fat that... -- he thought to himself, -- it’s time to write to Draco to have them all dispossessed; something is wrong with the economy.
- I sometimes feel that way too. What if an economic crisis is coming? We should probably stock up on cereals and toilet paper. Don’t you think so?Author
Well, first of all, you need to re-check the archive of the old “Abundance.” Which of the products from previous months are now sold in other establishments, and which still have a free, untouched niche? Make a list of these and check for supply contracts. If you wish, we can go through the documentation together.
- Here, take a look at this list. Before the previous owner’s death, “Abundance” sold almost everything, including goods from Calcite... You know, there are rumors that... He was killed because he stepped out of his niche and encroached on the market share of large Margel fish... To be honest, I don’t want the same thing to happen to me.Author
If you have a blacksmith or any other craftsman in mind, you can try to occupy the mid-tier item niche, which is currently vacant.
- That’s a good idea! But... I don’t have a blacksmith acquaintance. Maybe you know someone who wouldn’t mind spending their ODs working for us?..Author
And... protect your contracts for precious gems. You never know when the government will need to buy them in large quantities...
- I understand, thank you, I’ll keep that in mind.
- Heh... It's done. She's been locked up in the stocks in the town square; you can go see for yourself if you're interested.
- Nah, I don't want to look at that kind of scum. But it's good news; it means karma finally caught up with her, - Beata grinned.
- But we can't bring Christoph back, - Gillon sighed. - Well, at least no one else will suffer because of her. It's so vile to play with people's feelings.
- During the night, it suddenly dawned on me that the very time I had both eagerly anticipated and dreaded had arrived. - He didn't elaborate, assuming the woman would understand. - I don't need to tell you about my feelings; you already know them well, and yet... Aiyano!... - He takes her shoulders firmly but gently and looks into her eyes. - I love you more than anything in the world, even more than my own life, and I want us to become one - in every sense, spiritual, emotional, physical, legal, and any other way; I want us to live together, may Anuzish grant it - and have many children together, as proof of our love. I am 99.9% sure that you want the same as I do, but 99.9 is not 100, so... Now it's your turn. - On this pompous note, he adds, with some uncertainty in his voice. - When I went to Naria to pay my respects, she asked me what my plans were for you, and I told her the same thing I'm telling you - that I long to marry you. She gave me her blessing, but explained that everything depends on you - of course, that goes without saying, but at least it lets us know that we won't face any difficulties in this regard.
Added 11 minutes later Drakkosha
- Oh, come on, looking at all sorts of scum. But the news is good, so karma has caught up with her, - Beata grinned. - But you can't bring Christoph back, - Gion sighed. - Well, at least no one else will suffer because of her. Playing with human feelings is very despicable.
- Sigh... - Beata didn't know what else to say, - we should probably stop by sometime and have a drink in memory of Christoph. Guyon nodded. - We offer our condolences again... Well, I guess we should be going now...
- That's exactly what I'm saying, these surprises are what I expected this morning. And what about the Dragon King?
-- Well, first of all, he can get here quickly, while the others... two? Or however many materialized? They have to run, and quite a distance... But this is just an extrapolation. The King is most likely the second most warlike after Stallia, the first in terms of pride, and also, although I am personally grateful to him, from the Sovereign's point of view, I am sure that he did not fulfill his duties in containing his own tribe well enough. He only offered advice, when he could have solved the problem himself... And this after swearing an oath to Emperor Raidar? Perhaps, de jure, everything is fine, but de facto, such free interpretations will not please Her. And if, in the future, due to his dragon and holy dignity, the King expects independence?
-- Add to this the fact that singularities and the souls of such are really wary of each other. The Sovereign is unlikely to have a positive attitude towards them by default. They themselves cannot help but feel the loss of one of their own, and not think that they themselves are in danger. And here, after the declaration of war in the corresponding domain, the math is simple...
-- This, of course, is a rationalization of one scenario out of many hypothetical ones, and in the end it did not come true, so it's pointless. I was just thinking about the most likely next opponents and came to such a false conclusion. Author
- I and Ikigai are both fine.
-- I see. Yesterday, it was a surprise to me that for the first time in months, someone didn't attack the lives of the Carnelian people, but their property, but it's good that you were spared, although I thought that anything could happen... It's always better to ask around.
- Yeah, go ahead. Sorry again for taking a day off and for dumping all that negativity on you.
- It's okay. It's important to vent. We might not be the best listeners, and I'm definitely not good at choosing the right words, but... But we really are sorry.
The couple walks away from the bar.
- I know what you're thinking. - Guiyosh... - You think it's your fault. - Well, it kind of is... - Beata, you b****...
Guiyon leads Beata to a secluded spot where no one can see them, leans her over, and gently slaps her on the butt a few times.
- Ow, what was that for?! - I said I'd hit you if you started blaming yourself again! - ... - There you go. - You jerk! - I had a good teacher. - You bastard... But now we can't even get mad at each other. - Let's go to the Drowned Maiden - at least we can get drunk... - That's a good idea.
- Ah, I wouldn't try to apply human thinking to singularities if I were you. A mortal might come up with the idea of closing off all their weak points and eliminating any threat to their survival, but they probably don't think in the same categories. If dragons wanted independence, they could have gotten it long ago. I found it more likely that there would be some particularly clever and massive undead attack. Author
-- I see. Yesterday, it came as a surprise to me that for the first time in months, someone didn't attack the lives of the Carnelian people, but their property, but I'm glad you were spared, although I thought anything could happen... It's better to question everyone.
- So, what happened? Was a lot of valuable stuff lost?