NNV - 9 (Ta Kotoraya..., Xostor, Gur, Neyra Drake, Arandor, Avern, Vegtam, Amko, Freud)
Execute Kash - 3 (Wedma, Kash, KostyaN)The day has passed, the second night begins.
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Notes of a Mad Doctor.
An Old Friend
The second night of observations has ended. The experiment is proceeding successfully. In fact, many interesting changes occurred in the subject's organism tonight, but more on that later.
Contrary to the rules, I allowed my old friend, a writer and historian, to visit me during the tests. We had a few drinks, and then I began telling him about my research, specifically regarding the nocturnal events.
To my surprise, he listened with great pleasure and even decided to write a short story based on my observations.
One Day in the Life of the Kingdom.
Morning arrived; faint rays of light began to illuminate the Kingdom behind one of the forest glades covered in thick grass. Hundreds of spreading oaks stretched their narrow branches over a soft carpet of magnificent green turf. In some places, the trees parted, forming long avenues stretching into the distance, where the admiring gaze gets lost. Dew sparkled on the grass, left over from the cold night. Birds sang their beautiful songs, and somewhere a rooster crowed excitedly, signaling the start of a new day.
And he was right; a new day, full of surprises, had come for the kingdom.
At the top of a huge, round tower stood an elderly man of strong build. He watched spellbound as his Kingdom slowly woke up. The King enjoyed this solitude, but unfortunately, it did not last long. Another person appeared on the tower; it was a servant.
- Your Majesty, Your Majesty!
- What is the matter,
Hermit? What caused you to disturb me at such an early hour?
- So much has happened tonight! The settlers are worried – catching his breath, he continued – and I myself slept fitfully; someone locked me in my own quarters!
Frowning, his interlocutor asked him to tell everything in detail.
- What?!! – the King blurted out – immediately order all settlers to gather in the town square!
Both men hurriedly left the tower.
- Hey! Wake up! – said a blonde girl, shaking a guy lying on a mat.
- A-a-eh, what do you want? – said
Kash.
- What's wrong with you?! The King ordered everyone to gather in the town square! Get up, come on!
- I don't feel very well. I apparently drank too much yesterday; I couldn't get out of bed all night, and some stranger was guarding the door the whole time. I didn't know what to think.
- I see – said the girl, and after hesitating a bit, added – do you want us to not go anywhere, and I'll stay and look after you?
- Of course, thank you.
Everyone had already gathered in the town square (only two latecomers drew the king's disapproving looks – these were
Wedma and
Vegtam). This meeting foreboded nothing good – the King, with a clearly dissatisfied look, stepped onto the balcony leading from his Castle, and pronounced sternly:
- Citizens of the Kingdom! I have very bitter news! Today two settlers have left our world; it pains me to say this, but it was most likely done by one of the locals!
My scribe will tell you more about everything.
The grey-haired old man began his brief report:
- The torn-apart body of
Freud was found not far from
Xostor's Hut; what misfortune led him there tonight! The poor soul had his limbs amputated one by one, and then was deprived of his head! But do not worry, nothing and nowhere shall hide from His gaze. The Church will ensure a dignified burial.
A minute of silence followed, after which the scribe continued:
- The second victim of the killers was
Arandor. He was luckier, and he did not die as agonizingly as Freud. Death overtook him under the windows of
Kostyan, and he died of ruptured lungs. Unfortunately, we do not know what methods of murder the perpetrator used. Perhaps it was poison, or perhaps simple strangulation. Or was it dark magic?
- O Almighty! What is this?! Why in our sacred lands? – cried an agitated settler.
The scribe added his final words, then withdrew:
- And though
Arandor was not the most righteous citizen, we shall mourn him.
After some silence, the King addressed the two latecomers:
Hey, you two. How do you explain your tardiness?
Wedma – oh Your Excellency, I must tell you that a secret admirer has appeared for me. He gave me a delightful drink with such a pleasant taste, after drinking which I felt more wonderful than ever! Only...
- What is the matter?
- It seemed to me that someone was watching me tonight, and it certainly wasn't the person who gave me the gift.
The King frowned.
- Hmm... And what can you say,
Vegtam?
- Sir, I myself wanted to address you regarding the unrest in the city. You see, someone guarded my house all night. And only when I was convinced that no one was there did I leave the house.
- People! Someone is definitely being quartered today!
At this, the people began to discuss the events that occurred during the night.
Living in the organism:
Amko
Gur
Ta Kotoraya...
Xostor
Kash
WhiteLizard
KostyaN
Wedma
crabby
Neyra Drake
Avern
nik312
Vegtam
Hermit
Not living in the organism:
WishmasteR
Freud
Arandor