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Meanwhile, Mai intervened in the conversation with the leader of the Ravens.
- Forgive me, sir, it seems that my words are the only ones from our group that have not yet been spoken. My name is Mai A'aren Card, and I am a junior guard general of the Selenite Empire; I am here on an important mission for the Justiciar, which cannot be disclosed. Perhaps you may have heard my name in stories about the Battle of Grindwerve, but even if not, my *distinguishing marks* will not deceive your eyes, just as my words will not deceive your ears," said Mai, placing his hands as if taking an oath of allegiance to the empire. As you may have already heard from my companions, with whom I risked coming to help this city, we were subjected to an outrageously vile attack.
If you ask what is more important to us – reward or revenge, then for me it will be revenge. But I am a man who follows the laws of the empire, so it is my duty to bring the scoundrel to justice. As you know, attacking a General of the Empire while he is on a military assignment is a very serious crime comparable to espionage sabotage. Therefore, despite all my anger, I am calm because I know that even if this marauder is not executed, he will certainly rot in the dungeon.
By the way, if you allow me to take parchment and a piece of charcoal, I could draw a portrait of this person based on the description of my companion Reynold. I know you are a man of honor, just like me, so I fully trust you. The bite of a hydra, damn it, that's quite a mark! - Mai chuckled at the end.

Nell wearily sipped the awful juice and watched the "old acquaintances." First, the unkempt one was hanging around here alone, then Nicks showed up. After a while, they disappeared. Then, the unkempt one reappeared, but with some adjustments to his appearance. He stumbled out onto the street. Did they have a fight, lovebirds? A little later, the dungeon dweller followed, but without his usual gear. Even later, the two of them returned.
A familiar halberd.
The assassin grinned.

- Someone used some kind of magic on me. My whole body aches.

"Hmm... This makes healing more difficult. Well, I don't think it's a big deal if I spend a little mana."
- I'll help you now.
Fang uses "Pure Water" on Bay.

Thorium, I'll wait for Rev to update your HP, and then I'll post again. Don't reply for now.

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- To save? Good.
Mathias gives Kerlian a magical amulet, money, precious stones, one sword, two wakizashi, and throwing knives.

- May I ask, A'aren Card? General? I'm afraid this only confuses me further: why did you decide to turn to a private organization instead of the military, for example? And no, a portrait isn't necessary. - *I don't think they planned this dialogue in advance, which means the difference in opinions suggests they aren't lying. And the wounds seem to speak for themselves. Nevertheless, I can't afford to make a rash decision. The White Ravens won't be involved in anything.* - Remind me, what amount was promised for killing the hydra? Fifteen hundred coins? In that case, Alfred," Tangeiser turned to the man in charge of issuing the reward, "give seven hundred and fifty coins to Alco and to this elf who hasn't given his name," he said, pointing to Kerlian, "perhaps you two are not as impulsive as your companions, which means you will be able to use these funds more wisely." Furthermore..." The man turned to the innkeeper, who had been listening attentively until now, "please take 1500 coins to the person who sent you here, and also tell him the following: by order of the leader of the White Ravens, his name is removed from the register, and in addition, he is forbidden to show up in this building," turning to the rest of the group, he finished, "this applies to all of you," and with these words, he turned and left.

rejected him :)

-Why did you even ask about revenge if he wasn't going to help us anyway? - grumbled Alco. Seeing that the innkeeper was about to leave, he called out to him: -Wait, good sir! I don't know what the sender of that letter promised you - money, or just retribution against those scoundrels, but I can offer you both.

- I'm afraid that regardless of your offer and whether that person told me the truth or not, I am obligated to fulfill the request of the "Raven" leader.

- I'm afraid that regardless of your offer and whether that person told me the truth or not, I am obligated to fulfill the request of the "Raven" leader.

- And I'm afraid I have to detain you, - Card said to the tavern keeper at the entrance, - by helping a person who attacked a military officer, you yourself are committing a crime. So, let's do this: either I take you to the authorities for questioning and investigation, or you help us catch the scoundrel. I hope I'm making myself clear?

As they stepped outside, Kerlian whispered something to the resident of the Free Cities.
-Yes, of course. Here you go - Alco poured some of the money into the elf's hands - and I'll send my... companion with you. She will help you carry the purchases. You go ahead, she'll catch up. Even if neither of us is at the tavern, someone will still be waiting for you there - he smiled warmly at Kerlian, and when he was far enough away, he whispered to Janna:
-You know what to do if he doesn't go to the tavern after shopping.
-Yes - the slave nodded.

- Are you using your authority to prevent the benevolent wish of Lord Tangheiser from coming true? - exclaimed the innkeeper in horror. - Well, it seems clear now who is really the villain in this situation. What do you want from me?

While May was talking to the tavern keeper, Alco used his healing potion as intended.

- Are you using your authority to prevent the benevolent wish of Lord Tangheser from being fulfilled? - exclaimed the innkeeper in horror, - Well, it seems now it's clear who is really the villain in this situation. What do you want from me?

Please don't confuse state affairs with personal ones, sir. I understand that the request of Monsieur Tangheser is important to you, but do you understand that in this situation you are acting against the law? This is what I, a representative of the military structure of the Empire, tell you, honestly and faithfully serving the ideals of the emperor. I cannot turn a blind eye to illegal actions, so if you are a true Selentian, then you must help in our investigation. I guarantee that a fair trial will take place in this case. Therefore, let's act according to this plan: now we, together with my comrades from my group, will return to the inn and wait with you in the hall until the elf - May cast a glance at Kerillian - comes for some support. In any case, no one is going to take money from you or destroy the inn.

- Should I, in that case, immediately return these funds to their owner and inform them of your decision?

Kerlian took the money and headed to the forge, where he bought a +3 flamberge for 1200 coins, and then went to the market and purchased one healing ointment and 11 healing potions. He drank one potion immediately. After that, he and Janna went to meet their comrades.