– The roads in these parts are relatively safe, – Sarahn said in the meantime, – not like the Golden Road, but you can safely send carts with a small escort.
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About half an hour later, the newly appointed assassin noticed the next procession of suspicious figures in red entering the throne room, led by a woman of extraordinary beauty. One of the figures approached Albrecht and immediately asked:
“Excuse me, sir, has King Mergair already begun the audience?”
As a member of the secret guard, Albrecht knew that he hadn't. There was still about half an hour left before the start.

Meanwhile, among the looters:
“‘Kitties’? Who are they?” Keaarak asked, puzzled. “The task shouldn’t be too difficult for us… but if it worries you, ask for help from one of your fellow members of the organization.”
The fox tactfully refrained from mentioning how powerful Radianta was with her blaster.
Meanwhile, on the road of adventure:
“This is the trade route to the south of the kingdom. It’s the safest of all,” Sarann replied.
Result of the d20 roll: 7
Chests are indeed a common occurrence on this road. However, this one isn’t as good as the previous ones.

The chest contains the following rewards:
1) 150 cetrens
2) Common metal ingots x2
The rewards have been automatically added to your inventory.
“You’re quite observant. Keep it all for yourself,” Sarann chuckled.
. Both Warren and Emma possessed incredible stamina, and the captain of the secret guard had also taken a powerful potion, so Albrecht would have to wait a long time.
About half an hour later, the newly appointed assassin noticed the next procession of suspicious individuals in red entering the throne room, led by a woman of extraordinary beauty. One of the individuals approached Albrecht and immediately asked:
– Forgive me for the interruption, sir, has King Mergier already begun the audience?
As a secret guard, Albrecht knew that he hadn't. There was still about half an hour left.
He also carefully examined the newcomers, paying particular attention to whether they were armed.
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
- I'll be back soon.
Nodding to her companion, she heads to the cellar to get some fresh ink, paper, and a quill, while also looking for someone of a low level to invite to participate in a dungeon quest.
All members of this group of red-loving individuals were armed and made no attempt to conceal it. The rules of the royal palace did not prohibit carrying weapons, with the exception of Ammuran designs and some relic specimens.
A few moments later, an unknown woman, resembling a priestess but quite atypical, approaches the procession. She immediately engages in conversation with the lady in red, and Albrecht, for some reason, could not hear a single word.
Shortly thereafter, all the suspicious individuals leave in the opposite direction, not towards the throne room, and our secret guard remains alone.

Meanwhile, with the looters:
Kearak, as a true master of refined manners, remained waiting with a submissive expression on his face and discontent in his heart.
Alas, luck is not on Radiante's side, as all the newcomers and even some of those at a higher level have gone on a raid on the estate of the Merian family, where Xander Merian, along with demonologists, incubi, and succubi, was plotting something sinister.
However, she finds everything she needs for writing without any problems.
- Alas, it seems that today we are in a haunted house, and nothing suitable caught my eye. I apologize for this unproductive waste of time... I am ready to leave.
After some time, Kearak and Radianta reach the cave with wild dogs. Inside, everything is gloomy and unwelcoming.
“The cave isn’t very big. We’ll go in and out. An adventure that will take fifteen minutes!” Kearak said encouragingly.
The character with the highest level or the highest sum of characteristics is displayed as the squad icon. If the levels are equal, the character with the highest sum of characteristics is displayed. If desired, the squad can be split.
– Thank you for your answer, sir, – the suspicious individual returns to their group, but says nothing. Presumably, the lady leading the procession heard everything perfectly well.
All members of this group of red-loving individuals were armed and made no attempt to conceal it. The rules of the royal palace did not prohibit carrying weapons, with the exception of Amantur designs and certain relic specimens.
A few moments later, an unknown woman, resembling a priestess but quite atypical, approaches the procession. She immediately engages in conversation with the lady in red, and Albrecht, for some reason, could not hear a single word.
Shortly thereafter, all the suspicious individuals leave in a different direction, not towards the throne room, and our secret guard is left alone.
Albrecht continued to wait for the doves to finish cooing. And in the meantime, he mentally drafts a report about the extremely suspicious visitors, who clearly have ill intentions towards the king, and who, judging by all appearances, are also cultists of Sorn-Tarn.
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
Contrary to her carefree and talkative nature, the fox responded to the words with an affirmative, but silent nod, thus expressing her willingness to move on – at this moment, life and health were more important to her than idle chatter.
As he leaves the office, Dеревос feels the aggression, fueled by the brazen interference of antisocial elements in the city's life, instinctively clenching his fists with 40% more force than usual; at the same time, his body and heart become as rigid as the name his rural father once gave him - by as much stat points; and the remainder of this impulse settles on his soul - like viscous glue, cementing the metaphorical planks of his consciousness, which could be thrown into the furnace under the cauldron of boiling brew of blood and anger flowing through his veins at any moment.
"What have I gotten myself into," he thought, catching his breath slightly in the corridor, after these symbolic images gradually dissolved in his neurons.
After pondering where to kill the suddenly appeared time, he casts a skeptical glance at his faithful and reliable, but already quite worn sword.
"Steel?.." - no one answers this rhetorical question, and the guard himself no longer remembers when he last visited an armory - usually, something like that was beyond his means. Therefore, he simply goes to Calculation-3, hoping that he remembered correctly.
“You could have spent your time more productively than waiting for me,” the captain of the secret guard remarked instructively. “Come with us. It’s essential to know your king and ministers by sight. You’ll also get to see how an audience is conducted.”
Waren and Emma headed to the throne room, arriving just as the audience was about to begin.
Meanwhile, with the Northerner:
“Are we talking about Rurek, the guardian of the border bastion?” Sarahn clarified.
The result of the d20 roll: 17
Harold Skufinson and Sarahn safely reach the eastern gate of the capital. All that remains is to pass through it, as for some unknown reason, the guard has been significantly reinforced, and you can even see priestesses of the Great Cathedral of Ceraria among them.
The journey is complete.
Meanwhile, in the cave with the puppies:
For now, nothing is happening. The team is also not having much luck with reconnaissance.
“I don’t see anyone. It’s suspicious,” Keaarak noted.

Meanwhile, with Treebeard:
Treebeard successfully increased his strength, stamina, and willpower. He also visited “Steel and Leather.”
Post-mage shop update.
After some time, Warren and Emma leave the chambers, fully dressed.
– You could have spent your time more productively than waiting for me, – the captain of the secret guard remarked instructively, – come with us. Knowing your king and ministers is a necessity. You'll also see how the audience takes place.
Warren and Emma headed to the throne room, arriving just in time for the start of the audience.
Небо – угроз не слышит
Небо – ведёт особый счёт
Небо – тебя найдёт
– Are you referring to the guardian of the border outpost, Rurek? – Saren clarified.
Result of the d20 roll: 17
Harold Skufinson and Saren safely reach the eastern gate of the capital. All that remains is to pass through it, as for some unknown reason, the guard has been significantly reinforced, and one can even see priestesses of the Great Cathedral of Ceraria among them.
With a suspicious squint, the Viking continues his journey through the eastern border control. In what a decaying state was this alien society, if even women had to perform men's work instead of keeping the home fires burning!