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- Of course, sir,” the guard agreed again. “Your charm and affability are hard to match. - I see you’re already celebrating, sir,” Dervos nodded, trying not to look at the twelve well-defined abs, which easily outweighed the significance of his own six. “May I report. Today, while escorting Sir Keraak after he left Mercy-6, we were attacked… let’s call them ‘mutants,’ as their appearance matched the subjects previously apprehended on suspicion of belonging to the Cult. There were… approximately, over a hundred of them, and if it weren’t for the selfless actions of Private Vlados and several random citizens of Norian appearance – who were intoxicated but did not exhibit antisocial tendencies – we might have suffered some damage. However, through our combined efforts, we managed to eliminate the threat before it caused any harm to the city and its inhabitants. I request that Private Vlados’ contribution be noted in my report; as for the Norians, they received a reprimand, but given their civic contribution to maintaining law and order, they were released without consequences. If necessary, I can take responsibility for this decision. However, after this event, we were contacted by Citizen Amaksar Orrin, captain of the “Black Reapers” PMC. He provided us with a document authored by Yuiner Kalidar, authorizing him to take any permissible actions within the capital. He considered the voluntary-compulsory “invitation” of myself and Sir to participate in the upcoming operation against the Cult as such an action. As I understand it, the operation will take place outside the capital, as the assembly point was designated as the eastern gate. The operation will take place in… - he paused for a couple of seconds. - Approximately an hour and a half,” the guard finished his report, clasping his hands behind his back.

Emotions remained silent. No changes were felt in the body either. No regeneration, no ears, or any other gifts common for hedonistic cults. A complete disappointment!

There were no clothes in the room, and the room itself was a small square, tiled with red tiles. A perfectly ordinary bathroom. The secret guard had several of these, although of different colors.

The only way out seemed to be through a single door.

Finding no clothes, Albrecht examines the room for items that could serve as weapons: forks, spoons, mugs, etc. If he finds any, he takes them and goes to check the door; if he doesn't find any, he still checks the door.

– The Black Reapers... – Captain Akoren pondered... – always in their unique style. However, we did hire them recently... Follow me. I'll show you something important. It will definitely be useful before this expedition.

Gorthric headed towards that very secret passage, which had already appeared in this story and led to a secret dungeon.

Meanwhile, with Albrecht:

Unfortunately, he can't even find a towel, let alone the "Godslayer-5000" blade. Checking the door also leads to a disappointing result.

"It opens from the other side" – this is how the situation could be described, because someone locked the door from the outside.

Van Hosling is inspecting a watermelon, perhaps a key is hidden inside.

A watermelon contains only its own seeds.

Albrecht checks the room for hidden buttons, levers, and other similar mechanisms.

Let's go.

He who seeks diligently always finds. And Albrecht discovers a tile-switch on the wall. Meanwhile, with the Keepers: Kearak and Captain Akoren are a little surprised by Dervos’s quick agreement, but they decide not to pay attention to it. “If it’s really important, it’s worth taking a look,” the fox decides. Gorthric nods and leads the duo into the depths of the Guardian dungeon. It turns out that the secret dungeons go very deep beneath the stronghold. In the end, the trio arrives at a kind of gym, where an old acquaintance of Dervos is already languishing. “What a meeting…” Remar Vuln shakes his head, having been captured during his raid on the capital.

He who seeks diligently always finds. And Albrecht discovers a certain tile-switch on the wall.

Albrecht presses the switch.

A staircase appears on the floor, leading somewhere downwards.

A staircase appears in the floor, leading somewhere down.

- Hmm... that's interesting.

The young Kaishi descends the staircase as carefully and attentively as possible.

"Don't go down there, it will devour you!" Albrecht, unfortunately, had no one to say this to, so he descends. He descends for a long time. Even deeper than in another dungeon, belonging to other, no less remarkable individuals. After some time, after overcoming a multitude of steps, he reaches a spacious stone chamber with many columns. Well, such a description would have suited this place long ago, but now a crimson twilight reigned here, and something resembling flesh grew on the walls. Living, pulsating flesh was everywhere, only occasionally allowing the observer to glimpse a miserable piece of the original stone. Flesh hung from the ceiling, from the columns, from the walls... blood dripped onto his head, in addition to the blood that was already knee-deep. Presumably, the source of this infection was located above; all he had to do was look up and see! Moreover, strange sounds of movement and flapping wings came from there.

"Don't go down there, it will devour you!"

Alas, there was no one to say this to Albrecht, so he descends. He descends for a long time. Even deeper than in another dungeon belonging to other, no less remarkable individuals.

After some time, after overcoming a multitude of steps, he reaches a spacious stone room with many columns. Well, such a description would have suited this place long ago, because now a crimson twilight reigned here, and something resembling flesh grew on the walls. Living, pulsating flesh was everywhere, only occasionally allowing the observer to glimpse a meager piece of the original stone. Flesh hung from the ceiling, from the columns, from the walls... blood dripped onto his head, in addition to the blood that was already knee-deep. Probably, the source of this infection was located above; all he had to do was look up and see! Moreover, strange sounds of movement and flapping wings came from there.

 

- I wish I had some napalm, and a lot of it, - Albrecht would have said if he had napalm on the Aberr aberration.

- Hmm, am I in the rear passage of some giant? This place is clearly unfriendly.

Albrecht goes back and knocks on the door.

- Hey! Is anyone there?

- I warned you against rash actions. I suppose, to some extent, you still succeeded in your plan, - he glanced at one of the figures. - But wouldn't it have been easier to do it within the law?..
Muttering the last phrase, he visually assesses the overall situation in the gym and the presence or absence of other members.

While Albrecht is trying to force the door open, something splashes into the water behind him. If our hero turns around, he will see a thin trail of blood leading from the stairs to the bathroom. There is no answer to his question. Meanwhile, with Dеревос and the other men of the law: “I’ve had my share of bad moments in life,” Remar Vuln replied philosophically, “but things have been worse. Much worse.” Dеревос noted that Captain Brown Banner was being held in a cell that was minimalist but generally comfortable. There were no other prisoners in sight. “So, he really is… doing well…” muttered Gortrich and led everyone further. The next stop was definitely the last, as it was in a dead-end single cell at the end of a long corridor. Here were Mгла and First Minister Yuinэр Kalidar herself. “Let me guess, you want to take her?” the Minister of Appointments asked pointedly. “I’m not sure,” Gortrich shrugged. “I await your decision, madam,” Mгла lazily interjected into the conversation in a manner completely atypical for her, if one were to judge her character based on a single conversation with Dеревос. In addition, her prison robe had been replaced with a rather frivolous dress in the distinct style of Yuinэр Kalidar, known for her collection of revealing outfits that she did not wear in the palace but did wear in her estate. “What did you want to show us, sir?” Keаrak asked with a smile. “Mгла could use a return to her former form. She would be excellent company for you on this operation.” “Killing? It’s like no time has passed since the good old days,” Mгла laughed cheerfully. “Did you use tainted blood again?” Gortrich frowned. “Time is more valuable than minor inconveniences,” Yuinэр Kalidar replied evasively. “Tell me, Dеревос, are you as trustworthy as Captain Akoren believes?” In the dim light of the cell, the First Minister’s eyes glowed strangely, as if there were small crystals inside them.