Posts from Black Ice Auto-translated

as well as the ambitious and successful newcomer, Theodore.

- Then you should help us complete the mission so that the Emperor has no reason to attack.
Whatever Schneider's answer, Ner'gull was not going to leave Vaironia. Not without swords. Otherwise, the deaths of Hartmann and Richard would be in vain, and the surviving Watchers would face disgrace. This could not be allowed.

Theohar listened attentively to Schneider. "-Yes, that's exactly how it is, just as I thought." - the mage concluded.
-Let's say we return to Haven. - Theo said aloud. -But what then? We can't influence the elections in any way, if that's what you're getting at. And if not, then...I don't see any reason for you to save our lives.

The priestess didn't answer the Koranian, her gaze suddenly turning cold.

— Are you upset or something? — David scrutinized her face. — I was sincere, I really mean it.

I was just whispering, so either Elisei has excellent hearing, or she's just laughing for no reason.

A couple reached the crowd and before their eyes unfolded a somewhat strange scene, described earlier by the host. However, where the ash came from remained unclear for now.
—Hey, David, what are you standing there for? — Thorvar shouted. “He must have fallen in love,” he commented to himself.

- He already has a reason. One way or another, I helped you get through this day, and what you do next is up to you. I have other things to do.

- He already has a reason. One way or another, I helped you survive this day, and what you do next is up to you. I have other things to do.

- What kind of things? Is it related to Vaironis? If so, we could help, - Lugus offered, surprisingly even to himself.

- No, this has nothing to do with the King of Vironia. As I said before, there are things that are far more important. I plan to travel to Helligate and offer my humble assistance to King Friedrich. I strongly advise you to leave Vironia. The King defeated you when you were accompanied by two of the strongest guardians and at full health. By throwing away your lives, you will achieve nothing.

- No, this has nothing to do with the King of Vaironia. As I said before, there are things that are far more important. I plan to go to Hellgate and offer my humble assistance to King Friedrich. I strongly advise you to leave Vaironia. The King defeated you when you were accompanied by two of the strongest Guardians and were at full health. Throwing away your lives will achieve nothing.

Upon hearing these words, Joseph stirred.
- That is a noble cause. But how are you going to fight against the Emissary and his new minions? How can one fight against such a force?
After asking the question, Joseph pondered. Is this really the time to return home? The Order is clearly going through times no easier than those currently experienced by Hellgate. Despite some intolerance towards magic, the Order has not done anything bad to Joseph, and rather the opposite. Besides, he has managed to get to know his comrades a little. Some of them were of interest to him. He had almost forgotten this feeling in the Academy.
- By the way, what about Vaironia? - Joseph's thoughts jumped from one topic to another. - The situation has clearly not improved. What will happen here now, a war with the Empire?

- For now, the young king, with the support of the strongest man in Hellight, is doing a great job dealing with all the troubles that the emissary-governor has prepared for him. Regarding Vaironia... I need to clarify some points for you right away, if they are unclear. Currently, the main military force of the empire within the borders of Hellight consists of converted residents of the kingdom and only a small number of imperial soldiers. Imperial soldiers cannot be compared to ordinary warriors; they are battle-hardened masters who have fought in eternal battles with demons from the abyss. Despite this, any army needs time to move, and therefore, at the moment, before the main army of the emperor arrives, it is critically important to repel all key positions in Hellight. Regarding what I alone can say, I can only say that battles take place not only on the battlefields.

Ferus’s mission might have seemed quite simple; however, reaching Helikayt was not that easy. The journey was long and dangerous, and being an emissary of the Ataraxian Empire did not provide any advantages but rather added extra inconveniences. The war between Helikayt and the empire was in full swing, so as Ferus approached the territory of this state, he always had to hide who he was. Ferus and Brunhilda stopped in small towns, where they waited for some time and stocked up on supplies. Strangely enough, the girl never asked any more questions about their journey and never tried to escape. There were no clashes with soldiers from Helikayt or guards on the way to Mondnacht, but vultures, taking advantage of the kingdom's deplorable situation, attacked everyone indiscriminately, and the man with the young girl seemed like very easy prey. Many of them got a taste of the emissary's hammer, and in one such skirmish, Brunhilda, trying to help Ferus in a battle with too large a group of enemies, which he clearly could not handle alone, showed herself to be an extremely powerful sorceress, especially for her young age.
On the way to the capital of Helikayt, Ferus and his companion witnessed a battle between the troops of Helikayt and the empire. They couldn’t interfere in it in any way because they were too far away, but they saw it perfectly well. At first, the army with Helikayt banners under the command of a young fair-haired woman gained the upper hand, pushing back the enemy general, preventing them from regrouping. If things had continued this way, the people of Helikayt would undoubtedly have won, but the appearance of a group of real imperial soldiers changed the situation. Led by unwavering faith, they easily broke through the ranks of the woman's army. The main factor was fear. The combat techniques of the Ataraxians were completely unknown and frightening to the Helikayt warriors, not to mention that their weapons and armor were much better. In addition, somehow, the emperor's soldiers charged their weapons with something like spiritual energy; their swords easily pierced the armor of the Knights, hammer blows destroyed everything in their path, and arrows flew across the battlefield like lightning. Nevertheless, Helikayt won this battle. An army led by an fearless warrior with a huge sword arrived just in time and struck at the rear of the Ataraxians. The commander was captured, and the imperial soldiers killed. When Ferus and Brunhilda reached this place, no one was left. There were only a few days left until Mondnacht.

No matter how much Nerghui wanted to complete the mission, she understood that Jonas was right. Without allies, without a leader, and even without a simple plan, there was no hope of success. And even in the best-case scenario, the army of the Atroxian Empire would arrive before the Watchers could defeat Vaironis. But returning to the order's headquarters would also be pointless: the mission had failed, the master and the first Watcher were dead, the captured criminal was not apprehended, and the Black Ice itself would be embroiled in a struggle for the position of master. She faced not only disgrace but also inaction, while the Emperor's armies would march across the lands of the seven kingdoms.
- Since fighting Vaironis is futile, allow me to join you. I cannot sit idly by, knowing about the danger threatening the kingdoms.

– Hey, David, what are you standing there for? – Thorvar shouted.

As a commander, David knew how to report concisely and clearly: – This one with wings is killing people. She’s a mage,” he said and quickly added. “Don’t touch the second one; she has nothing to do with it.” “In case of emergency, I have rope, although I hope it doesn't come to that,” thought the hermit. It seems this Elysea seriously incapacitated the priestess. But never mind, he will handle it. He tried again to reach out to his companion: – Agatha, do you believe me?

The priestess said nothing. Since David possessed a strong will, he managed to break free from the external influence and regain full control over his body. It didn't seem to please "Elise."

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- I don't mind. - Jonas replied briefly and looked around at everyone present. - Those who wish to join me on a trip to Helligate, we'll set out tomorrow morning, and for now, rest. Keep in mind that the order will require a report from you and is unlikely to be understanding of the fact that you are helping a person who is listed as a criminal. I just hope that the new master has enough sense to realize the seriousness of the situation.

-- Who's killing people?! I'll get him right now!! -- Torvar drew his bow. Then, the rest of the phrase dawned on him, and he looked at the winged woman that David had been talking about. -- Is it her? -- The barbarian's tone changed, although he didn't put the bow away. -- Isn't she a bit small to be a monster?

--Well, what are we waiting for? It's time to end this celebration!