Posts from 🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks Auto-translated

—Alright... or rather, not alright. We're running out of time. Although, in your case, I can confidently say that the curse hasn't affected you. —Memorizing the faces of the unfortunate from the photographs, the scholar puts his notebook back in his breast pocket. —I last saw him leaving the university.

He sighs heavily and continues:
—Linshi, since we've decided to build our cooperation on mutual trust, let me be direct. If we truly want to "deal" with this threat, any extra help will be welcome. Your initial assessments would be useful if we were assembling a team against a criminal syndicate or something similar, but here we're dealing more with a natural disaster than with human nature. People who come here need to know what dangers they face, that mass hallucinations of the same black knight are impossible. The final decision on how to proceed should be left to them, but we have no moral right to hide the truth from future victims, nor to deny any help or information. In this situation, personal qualities and character take a backseat. Do you agree?

Linshi looked downcast. A total war of logic and her personal beliefs was taking place in her gaze. In the end, the former prevailed.
- I... I agree.

"Just another knight... There are so many knights in the world... Black, red, green...", - Erika didn't pay any attention, having read the announcement.

Then she went to the artisans' guild. As always, there was a "screening" before the entrance.

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And when will the followers of the "lady of the sea" learn to breathe underwater? It used to be at faith level 4, but now?

- Chin up. - He wanted to put a hand on her shoulder, but then decided that it might be perceived as too informal. - I would like you to continue collecting photos and personal information about those who might be interested. But only "after," not "before" you brief them. This also applies to any information you find. - He shifts his gaze from the camera to the questionnaires. - For now, we can assume that the curse doesn't affect paper, so I want you to document everything you find, and even better, save it on photographic film for extra security. This way, even if something happens to one of us, their memories will be preserved in the minds of everyone who has reviewed the details of the investigation.

Mentally scolding himself for not asking the king about the knight, he adds:
- And finally. Even if, by some amazing stroke of luck, we manage to find the villain's lair, do you have a plan for "what next"? This creature moves freely across the entire map of Asuguh, and neither guards nor stone walls can stop it. We will need someone capable of fighting high-level undead. A priest, or something like that. And warriors who can hold him off for a while. Unfortunately, I don't belong to either of these categories.

- Nothing lasts forever. There are many paths; find a new passion, and remember the old one with a smile, - he barely winced at his own words, and took a fighting stance. - Let's not keep people waiting.

Still no results.

- Hello, - a regular worker greets Erika, not the guild leader, - how can we help you?

It is studied separately.

- Alright, then that's what we'll do, and as for countermeasures, I was thinking of using the guard or someone else, because if we know his exact location, then the defenders of order and justice won't be able to brush us off. But I also have a Mindjin talisman in my drawer, which is supposed to neutralize absolutely any entity when used, without requiring the user to have magical abilities, but I don't know how useful it will be against such an opponent.

-- Hello, fellow countryman! -- Ushumgallu extended his hand in greeting, but if the strongman refuses the handshake, the young man will not be offended. It seems he has such strength that he could break bones. -- So... I will definitely drink Calcites and eat udon. But what about shisha... Oh, never mind, let's hang out, maybe the end of the world is near. May the goddess kiss me.
His rational mind understood that anything could happen in this city with its "elevated mood and weakened will," but another voice, the one that shouted "we only live once," "now or never," and "don't be a cowardly miser, we're going to have fun now," prevailed.

- Good afternoon. I wanted to know what your guild does. Maybe I can buy some crafts. Or upgrade equipment...

How? 100% water resistance or something else?

Gritting his teeth - how dare he complain about life when other people have worse problems - Ghenza said:
- I was in the temple of the sea goddess; even falling to the very bottom, languishing in poverty and obscurity, and breathing the dust of the desert, they carry their word. You came to fight - so fight, despite the crappy situation that circumstances have dealt you. Otherwise, everyone will decide that your sea is a sham, and you are a poser who gave up. It's your choice.
After letting these words sink in, he enters the battle.

- Well, we're working on it. Need some pipes repaired in your house? Need a stool made? Need a sword forged? Come to us, but we don't do retail, only services.

Does Ushumgallu know that his initiative is in an unnatural negative?🤔

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- I see... Well, if I ever need anything, I'll be sure to stop by. - Erica replied and headed to the adventurer's guild. First, the "inspection," then entry...