Posts from Pursuit of the Sun 1.2

-- He can do anything. He eats about one chicken a day, you know.

-- I see you're preparing for a journey. Excellent, -- the marshal says, gesturing for the expedition members to gather together while the auctioneers are distracted. In a simple black coat and with a modest retinue of two soldiers, he remains almost unnoticed at this celebration of gambling and mercantilism, and no one is currently interested in him. -- So, what are your ideas? I can give you a little advance from the treasury if it's a worthwhile venture. The main thing is to buy a barrel.

- Honestly, I'd rather buy some decent armor and a sword, sir. I saw them at the merchants'. But with reinforcement and polishing, it will cost about twenty gold... - Vol demar replies with a sigh.

-- Sir Baron... -- Amalia interrupts Cassius, nodding towards the marshal. -- May I address the commander?

"If we take him on the expedition, what will we feed you with, handsome? And if we leave him at home, who will feed him?" - Voldemar continues to think.

- Do you think that little creature will be useful on the expedition, sir marshal? To guard the camp at night, for example, while everyone is sleeping...

I'm increasing the bet.

-- It will be done. The main thing is to get him used to eating fish too, otherwise we won't be able to feed him.

- Yes, - Cassius agreed, supporting the Red Fire Mage. - Good armor will definitely not hurt, and these items look interesting, but they may not be useful or even be harmful...

- I allow it, but treat her as befits.

-- We don't get paid that much... -- Rigobert leaves.
Gunnlaug places 2 gold and 8 silver.

-- My Lord! Lord Baron Cassius intends to take me with him! I have no doubt in the wisdom of my master, but perhaps I should report that my abilities are not at all suitable for the expedition... I will only be a burden to you, my lord. Perhaps I can be of use in some other way?.. And, despite all my reverence for Your power, I, in the interests of my master, am forced to say that he is currently experiencing significant financial difficulties, which is humiliating for such a noble knight...
Despite the obsequious tone and pleading look, the marshal does not give in. After scratching his chin for a couple of seconds, he replies, frowning – but not to the slave, but to her master.
-- Cassius... Whether to take her or not is your decision, but I will say this – if she causes discord in the team or a drop in morale, I will throw her overboard. And I won't even compensate you. What's the problem? Debts?

Hargen revered the Void, but there was one entity that fascinated him even more... scholars called it gaming addiction...

"It's easier to teach a human to eat..."

"Can he be taught to eat fish? If so, how?" Voldemar asks the merchant.
"You never know what might happen on a journey; maybe there won't be any meat on hand..."

"Women," Cassius replied to the marshal, casting a displeased glance at Amalia. "If they don't get a useless trinket, they call it significant financial difficulties. She should learn basic healing skills; then she will be useful. Perhaps you could help with finding a teacher, sir?"

– Go to the court physician in the Stronghold. There, Voldemort's slave is actually studying; you can figure it out yourselves.

-- Probably. Lock him up or put him on a chain, first give him some meat and fish, then only fish. That's how we got him used to chicken; he didn't even recognize it before.

Now answer my question. Do you want a life that is shorter but more enjoyable, or a longer one?