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Does Ferus still have those spots?

Ferus also has them now, and a black knight appears in his dreams.

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Miniature Asuguh

is that all? is it over?

While strolling through the city in a good mood, Ferrus decided to visit a gambling den and try his luck at the crane game. Why not relax, since the military operations are going well. Afterwards, he planned to walk around the city, maybe buy something or eat, and at the same time check the bulletin board, in case he could earn some extra money on the side while there are no assignments from the guild.

dreams of a black knight.

he's better than that guy in the car...

The bulletin board displays a task: take a real-life photo of the Fire Obelisk.

I completely forgot that the vacation days were over, so I'll write a script just in case...

While everyone was sharpening their knives, lacing up their boots, and writing in their diaries, Asmidul pulled Linshi aside a few steps, so that the others couldn't hear:
—I... I wanted to say something. Please excuse me for how things turned out. Well, with the new recruits, the arguments, the tests, and so on. I understand your concerns: in today's world, trust is the only irreplaceable and unbuyable resource. And people, we are simple and complex creatures at the same time. —he spreads his hands guiltily. —Millennia have passed, and words and deeds still remain our guiding lights for mutual understanding since ancient times. Perhaps all the troubles and problems of society stem from this, but so do genuine heartfelt and friendly bonds. Something like that... —scratching the back of his head, he adds, slightly embarrassed: —What I'm getting at is... The guys may be different in their personalities, mindsets, and interests, but they are definitely good people, and I feel it in my gut. And you are a good person too, Linshi, because without you, none of this would have happened. So, whatever happens, I am grateful to you for that. And if we get out of this mess, I'm sure all the participants will become a little better in all their relationships. That's what I think.

Rummaging in his bag, he hands the girl the Mindjin talisman:
—Please, take it. Well, actually, it's yours anyway. In the last few weeks, I've been thinking a lot about everything we've managed to find out. Let it be a meaningless burden on the mind, because very soon we will receive confirmation of all our assumptions... I think the knight specifically attacked you and your companion and threw this cursed pendant at you. Then he specifically extracted the soul from your friend to encourage you to search. Then he specifically manipulated the other victims for fear or a desire for revenge. In the end, gathering so many living volunteers at the obelisk, even in its current state, would be a problematic task. —after a moment of silence, he finally steers this unpleasant thought in the right direction: —But in his twisted plan, he may not have considered you a worthy threat. At least, if I had such power, I wouldn't pay attention to all the little things. So, even if all the cursed ones don't become an obstacle to his ritual, you will have one small opportunity... —he nods meaningfully at the talisman. —To hit him with this thing. I would like to be wrong. But scientific progress does not advance without one bold decision made without looking back. And it's the same here.

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On the way from the hospital, the squad meets Ferus, who is on leave, after which Asmidul tells him the same thing about the knight that he told the others, and invites the guy to join him at the obelisk.

(if you arrive at the location with the Light Talisman in an active slot, it merges into Epic Strike, and the Intelligence potion turns into Dexterity)
(and someone with decent Willpower should take a one-time use knife, if the skill isn't needed and it will be useful)

+100% water effectiveness

Ugh, and I somehow took this into account in the arena anyway. D:

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Erica gets +1 to spirit, +2 to beauty, and +1 to agility.

The positive influence of Camestella brings beauty!

Shiriss didn't want to smile at Ferrus when he decided to try his luck in Gura Gure, but his behind-the-scenes acquaintance with other victims of the Black Knight went smoothly. Now he, Asmidul, Kamistella, Erika, Genz, Ushumgallu, and Linshi, armed with the Mindjin talisman, set off on their first, and hopefully not their last, joint expedition – to the Obelisk of Fire, a mysterious ancient structure that stood in the geographical center of the seven cities of Asuguh. The journey to Onkaiha took six hours, after which they had to head into the mountains. To reach their destination, they didn't need any mountaineering equipment, but the path was still very long and exhausting, and by the time they were approaching the place indicated on the map, black clouds covered the sky, and a heavy rain began, accompanied by thunder and lightning. This place was, without a doubt, the highest in the entire country, and perhaps even on the entire southern continent. Under other circumstances, with better weather and special equipment, one could see every corner of Asuguh from here. But now, all of that was irrelevant – before the eyes of the newly assembled team stood the obelisk they had been searching for, and before them stood a knight clad in black armor: his hands were outstretched, and his palms gripped the hilt of a sword plunged into the ground. Today, he didn't look as mysterious as he did on the day of their first meeting, but the ominous aura surrounding him hadn't disappeared, and the inclement weather didn't help either. "I commend you for finding the courage to stand before me." The knight extends the inside of his right wrist forward and sharply clenches his steel fist. The air around begins to pulsate and becomes very heavy; the legs of those gathered buckle, as if someone's hand is gripping their hearts from within. Somewhere far away, Insho and Tira, and perhaps someone else, are parting with their lives.

Ugh, and I somehow took that into account in the arena anyway. D:

I thought there were just critical hits that triggered duplicate damage, lol...:D

Erica gets +1 to spirit, +2 to beauty, and +1 to agility.

But her faith didn't increase...

"I didn't think I'd die fighting side by side with people who have such low attractiveness scores..." "What about fighting side by side with killers, stranglers, and dismemberers?" "I'm okay with that!" After this short internal monologue, Erika suddenly seemed more attractive in Camistella's eyes. So, the journey is long, but here he is: Sir Tann himself. So handsome, pompous, shining, clearly washing his armor and sword in the blood of enemies every morning and evening. An invincible great warrior, who in the first minute of the meeting already showed that they are completely under his control. And her heart aches, it hurts, she feels weak... she is too young and beautiful to fight such enemies... "Hello to you too, Sir Tann from Nephiria. The chance that we would go to Stalemid instead of visiting the obelisk was quite high, but it seems we still managed," the Lunarian greeted the knight with difficulty. "Did you wait long for us? Or did we solve the puzzle quickly?" Somewhere in Asuguh, an archmage could have suddenly died... but, perhaps, Tann is not so cruel to a country that is not his own and not so kind to the Haranian Empire.

Ghenza: +2 to Endurance, +2 to Perception, +1 to Luck.

– And hello to you, Sir Tann of Nepheia. There was a good chance we would head to Steelmide instead of visiting the obelisk, but it seems we managed it after all, – the Lunar greeted the knight with difficulty. – Did we keep you waiting long? Or did we solve the puzzle quickly?

- Puzzles are alien to me.

- Now, while he's distracted by the conversation!
Taking advantage of the unexpected moment, Linshi activates the Mindjin talisman. It flares up with blue flames, and... nothing happens.
- Heh-heh. Ha-ha... A-ha-ha.
Of course, how could some pathetic talisman work on such a powerful opponent? The strange thing in this situation was that the laughter came not from under the black helmet, but from the lips of the foreigner. Linshi grabbed her face with her palm and resolutely tore it off her head... The victims of the Black Knight were presented with a completely different person, with a different face, a different voice, different clothes, and even a slightly different build.

The stranger (?) took a few graceful steps to the side and theatrically bowed to those gathered.
- The long-awaited reunion lifts the veil of darkness and comforts the moonlight.

🎪🏹: THAT’S QUITE A TWIST
🐱🐲: I almost choked on my popcorn. But yeah, it’s funny.
🎪🏹: And what about Insho?!
⛓️♿: I hope she got her 10k pods off-camera.
🐱🐲: And died shortly after.

"What the heck is going on here? What is this 'reunion'?" - Erika silently observes what is happening...