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Aurora managed to save the innkeeper's daughter, who was on the highest – the third – floor of the inn. The girl's mother also managed to leave the burning building in time, but her husband, due to his rather stout physique, did not have time and burned to death. Everyone (including Mark and Andy), except for Theohar, stood next to the Grand Magister and the First Guardian against the backdrop of the burning building. From the looks on their faces, it was clear that they were extremely displeased with the king's actions, so it was surprising how much restraint they were showing. Vaironis surveyed the group of Watchers. "What an interesting zoo, Richard. As always, your order recruits people of the most diverse nations and races." When his gaze met the female members of the group, a charming smile spread across his face, but then his face expressed disappointment. "An angel, too fragile. You would look quite good in my castle, but, unfortunately, I already have a representative of your people, who is currently in a cage that I prepared specifically for her. Imagine, this woman deliberately flew here to fight me, to 'end the suffering of the inhabitants of this state and free them from the tyrant.' In the end, she lay with broken wings at my feet. Oh, how beautifully she flew." His gaze shifted to Ner'gai. "Your people undoubtedly possess unparalleled strength and courage, but they are clearly not known for their beauty. And you all look the same, both men and women." Finally, he looked at Mariette. "Ah, the Chosen of the Moon, how beautifully these words sound. I must admit, I expected more from a representative of the people of the woman who managed to bring the old soldier of King Heligkight back into service. I don't even know if I should be proud that the women of Vaironia are much more beautiful than foreigners, or if I should be sad that there are fewer beautiful things abroad." In any case, the king returned to his conversation with the Grand Magister. "Richard, why are you recruiting so many girls into the order?" And again, he turned his gaze to the girls. "You are young and moderately attractive, so many ships, large and small, beautiful and not so beautiful, are waiting for the opportunity to dock at your harbors, so many swords are waiting for the touch of your delicate hands, and yet you are rushing to seek your death by completing the tasks of the Black Ice."

Sirhan forcefully seated Torvar and whispered in his ear: "Be quiet! Especially with his wife around." "In the end, it's just speculation," he said, addressing the homeowner. "But people are really disappearing, and that's undeniable."

Joseph stood there for a few seconds, stunned by Vaironis's actions. He was about to run back for the few belongings they had left in the inn, but decided that would be too humiliating, and it wasn't worth showing this madman, who for some reason was the king. Fortunately, the diary was always with him, and rope and torches could always be bought.
Joseph looked around, searching for his companions. Not finding Theohar, Joseph peered into the inn and called out to him a couple of times. Receiving no answer, Joseph surveyed the hall: did anyone need help?

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Apparently, no one does anymore
Joseph returned to Richard and glared at Vaironis, no longer hiding his displeasure.

Dalingr listened attentively to his guests' stories. "So that's how it is," he commented, and at that moment a woman approached him from behind; she had been sitting at the table earlier. Without saying a word, she came closer to him, and her sharp, long, white fangs could not go unnoticed before they sank into the neck of the estate owner. He closed his eyes as a red stream flowed down his neck. This continued for several minutes. Then, when the process was over, the woman silently left. "Please forgive me," Narve continued, "you visited my home during dinner, and therefore witnessed this scene. Regarding your problem, I can say nothing except that my wife has nothing to do with these disappearances, and people can disappear for any number of reasons. I recommend you find out more information in the nearest city."

Torvar initially wanted to get angry and frowned, but he still understood the meaning of Sirkhan's action, as evidenced by his "Aaaah, yeah!"
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- Please forgive me," Narve continued, "you visited my home during dinner, and therefore witnessed this scene. Regarding your problem, I can't say anything except that my wife is not involved in these disappearances, and people can disappear for any reason. I recommend that you find out information in the nearest city.

--It's okay," said Torvar. -- I'm fine.

“What a scoundrel!” thought Theohar. “It’s amusing, but we have no right to kill him, which is quite sad. However, we probably have a slight advantage right now, as he hasn’t attacked us yet.” The mage decided to remain invisible for now and observe the unfolding events. “This guy is just waiting for us to reveal all our cards. We shouldn’t give him that opportunity yet. I just hope this paladin doesn’t ruin everything by trying to find me. It would be humiliating to be caught by this psychopath right now.”

- Someone, tell him that violence isn't the best way to win a girl's heart, - Aurora murmured quietly to herself, discreetly taking a more advantageous position. She wanted to avoid battles, especially with representatives of authority, as much as possible, but she was always ready to help her comrades in arms, and in a hopeless situation, she was ready to distract attention to herself by unleashing a blast of energy at someone's particularly arrogant face.

- It's not all that bad; we're searching for powerful artifacts and conversing with kings, - replied Mariette to Vaironis. - Swords are wonderful, and I have a couple that are eager to touch someone's throat.

– Well, I guess we should be going then. Sorry for the disturbance.
Sirhan left the house and called out to his companions.

--Well, I guess we should be going then. Sorry for the trouble.
Sirhan left the house and called out to his companions.

--No, wait! Are you just going to leave a person who at least understands something about this place? This... -- Torvar turned to Dalingr again. -- You're a friend of the Haven, right?

- I was fortunate enough to be honored with the friendship of Richard and Waimond from your order, but that's all.

“It’ll do,” Thorvar waved his hand dismissively. “Have you noticed anything suspicious around there lately? Or… What do you think about all of this?”

- "Isn't it time we stopped burning houses and got down to business, while it's still somewhat possible?"

- Regarding your problem, I can't say anything other than that my wife is not involved in these disappearances, and people can disappear for any reason.

— Well, not exactly. The Order only gets involved if magic is involved. By the way, do you know if there are any mages (besides your wife) in the area?

Without saying a word, she approached him, and her sharp, long, white fangs could not be missed before they sank into the neck of the estate owner. He closed his eyes as a red stream flowed from his neck. This continued for several minutes. Then, when the process was over, the woman silently left.

David, to be honest, was a little taken aback.
— Is... is that how your wife has dinner?

David, to be honest, was a little taken aback.
—Is this... is this how your wife usually has dinner?

- Yes.

--It's acceptable, -- Torvar waved his hand dismissively. --Have you noticed anything suspicious lately? Or... What do you think about all of this?

- As I said before, I know absolutely nothing about the events taking place in the nearby settlements; I rarely leave my estate. Dalingr pondered. - I have another idea. How about you forget about your mission and instead fulfill one of my requests? If you are luckier than the other mercenaries I sent, each of you will receive 5,000 coins. I think this will save you from having to complete missions for the order and any other work for the rest of your life.