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The NPCs are reading the character's thoughts, but the game master made a mistake and interpreted the gray text as the character's thoughts because it was written as if that was the intention.

The game master made a mistake... but he doesn't intend to undo it. I won't take gray text into account in this way anymore.

Unfortunately, of all its qualities, the chest only had durability and lock complexity.

Lockpicking attempt: failed!

The lockpick breaks. Lockpicks remaining: 1

– There's still a chance! – Kearak tried to encourage.

Meanwhile, on the road:

After some thought, the cultists decide to leave command with the lucky owner of the Ammian technology.

Chukker skips his turn.
Hecker skips his turn.
Kerisal moves.



Turn order, Round 2:
1) Yuventius Amm (200/200, 145/145) 10
2) Chukker (210/210, 195/195): 10
3) Hecker (210/210, 195/195): 10
4) Kerisal: 10

Meanwhile, with the northerner:

The mercenaries concluded that Skufinson looked like a confident fighter.

– So, are you ready to join the ranks of the Merfert clan mercenaries and carry out orders for glorious battles against enemies threatening the well-being of the capital? – the mighty man clarified, just in case.

NPCs reading the character's thoughts, but the GM made a mistake and considered the gray text as the character's thoughts because it was written as if that was the intention.

The GM made a mistake... but he doesn't intend to undo it. I won't take gray text into account in this case anymore.

Oh, okay, I understand now.

Radianta nods gratefully to her companion and makes her fifth, final attempt to unlock the chest... Annoyed with the chest, she can’t find any new words to describe it.

Hacking attempt: failed!

The lockpick breaks. Lockpicks remaining: 0

I've never felt so bad about wasting my Keraqu scrolls.

– Maybe we can find some other lockpicks here. From the corpses of the corgi victims, for example, – suggested the fox.

Guys, move one square back, Juventius, move one square up and one square to the left.

- Sorry, Keraak, it seems I really am clumsy. - Casting a disdainful glance at the heartless chest, Radianta gets to her feet. - If we find some intact lockpicks, I will definitely try again, but for now... should we return to the main task? What do you think, should we deal with the enemies at the first fork first, or go further? I wouldn't want our retreat to be cut off, so the first option seems preferable.

The mercenaries concluded that Skufinson looked like a confident fighter.

“So, are you ready to join the ranks of the Merfert clan mercenaries and carry out orders for glorious battles against enemies threatening the well-being of the capital?” the mighty man clarified, just in case.

—I came for that! —the warrior nodded. —What could be better than battles worthy of a true northerner?

Meanwhile, on the road:

The Immortal was rapidly approaching.

Chukker moves.
Hecker moves.
Kerisal moves.



Turn order, Round 3:
1) Yuventius Amm (200/200, 145/145) 10
2) Chukker (210/210, 195/195): 10
3) Hecker (210/210, 195/195): 10
4) Kerisal: 10

Meanwhile, with the hapless hackers:

Kearak decides that it's best to deal with the main threat first. Soon, the fox and his companion reach a spacious cave, where a small pack of young Corgis, led by a Mastiff puppy, resided. Luckily, they are still small... and not very attentive, so they don't attack first.



The battle begins!



Young wild Corgi skips turn x4
Wild Mastiff puppy skips turn.



Turn order, Round 1:
1) Young wild Corgi x4: 15
2) Wild Mastiff puppy: 10
3) Kearak (240/240, 195/195): 10
4) Radianta (200/200, 115/115): 10

/If you reach the top edge, will it be considered a successful escape?/

You cannot escape this battle. This is a journey, not a quest.

/Juventius and two levels up, two levels down/

The terrifying appearance of creatures that seemed to have emerged from the depths of some nightmare did not inspire high morale, but the girl, who was unaccustomed to battles, still tried to keep herself under control.

Let everyone take a step down.

Meanwhile on the road:

Juvents had some kind of tactic and was clearly sticking to it.

Chukker moves.
Hekker moves.
Kerisal moves.



Turn Order, Round 4:
1) Juvents Amm (200/200, 145/145) 10
2) Chukker (210/210, 195/195): 10
3) Hekker (210/210, 195/195): 10 
4) Kerisal: 10

Meanwhile with the sorry excuse for burglars:

The doggies notice an appetizing Radianta and a not-so-appetizing tailed Kearak.

Young Wild Corgi moves x4
Wild Mastiff Pup moves.


Turn Order, Round 2:
1) Young Wild Corgi x4: 15
2) Wild Mastiff Pup: 10
3) Kearak (240/240, 195/195): 10 
4) Radianta (200/200, 115/115): 10

Meanwhile with the mercenaries:

– Your strength suits us, – the warrior hurried to reassure Harold, – now you can live in our Rampart and carry out special orders that we don't usually share with random adventurers. For now, I suggest you get settled in the city. The capital is vast; there are plenty of notable places here for true warriors. As soon as a worthy job comes up, I'll let you know. Here is the key to a vacant room on the third floor.

Harold finds himself left to his own devices.

Harold Skufinson designates the Merfert clan mercenary Rampart as his headquarters.

Meanwhile with the victim of the cunning storyteller:

King Mergeir continued to give a speech for some time on the subject of the Brown Banner army's malice and their presumed connection to the shady characters who had recently appeared in the capital. Mention of Goddess Ceraria's dissatisfaction was not omitted either.

– Am I imagining it, or is the Great Cathedral failing in one of its primary duties? – Yuiner Kalidar suddenly asked. – Nine years ago, Osgold Ron led a rebellion against our goddess. How could it be that the Brown Banner still holds influence in the east of the kingdom? Has the High Priestess lost her grip?

– Oh, do you doubt me, First Minister? – the thought-reader 2000 clarified with a serpentine smirk. – Osgold Ron found himself a patron, whoever that may be. His handful of Knight know more than they should. They use our weaknesses for their own purposes, though it would seem they shouldn't even suspect them. What a lovely strategy, even if it brings them no closer to victory.

– Ha-ha-ha! – Salitil suddenly burst into the gentlest laughter of a pure, innocent girl. – Are we gathered here to discuss the threat of the Brown Banner? Can the kingdom truly not handle it on its own? What a joke! Even compared to my cult, the combat fist of the apostates is pitifully small and weak.

King Mergeir raised his hand placatingly.

– Osgold Ron is a petty and insignificant figure, but nonetheless, it remains true: the kingdom of Selya-Mira is considering the possibility of joining efforts for... the resolution of this small problem. After all, we wouldn't want to realize one fine day that we underestimated the threat of the Brown Banner.

– Kill. Them. All, – the High Priestess of Selya-Mira's eyes flashed.

– That makes sense, – Salitil drew out thoughtfully. – it seems these blockheads have ruined my faithful followers more than once. Teaching them a lesson wouldn't hurt. After all, Lord Sorn-Tarn never considered Goddess Ceraria his enemy.

– Osgold Ron is an insult to the centuries-old foundations of the kingdom. He must die, – Yuiner Kalidar concluded, and for a moment her eyes flashed with a sinister crimson light.

For some time, this cheerful company of those in power continued to discuss the great plan to squeeze the Brown Banner in a vice, not forgetting to occasionally prick each other with words, and painfully so. Afterward, King Mergeir announced the end of the audience, and the crowd streamed toward the exit.

– Keep an eye on your little heretic, Captain. You know how service usually ends for such individuals, – the High Priestess commanded Waren as a parting word before leaving. He nodded.

– You're only good for being sent to your death, rookie, – the captain said sarcastically when he found time for Albrecht. – You've ALREADY managed to insult the head of the Great Cathedral. An outstanding achievement, I must admit. Don't do it again. Otherwise, you might disappear in an unknown direction, unnoticed even by me. I've warned you. Let's go. I have a task for you.

Waren headed back to his quarters. This time without Emma.

Meanwhile with the guard:

To the storyteller's great horror, the curious Derevos woke up full of energy and ready to act

- Let's cool their enthusiasm, Keraak!...
After suggesting to her companion to hit the lower beast with an ice arrow, Radianta thought that she probably wouldn't taste very good to the animal - skin, bones, and a little bit of fat; you can't get full with such a set.

Can Cthulhu Tentacles be used in one turn, including movement?