Geb's skills proved sufficient to build a cart. Carefully, so as not to freeze, Rutyn and the sailors placed the chest on top and headed towards the city. Arriving near the governor's palace, they saw the governor herself coming outside.
-- Sanchez, what a surprise! I was already afraid that I would never see you again!
-- Is she addressing me? -- Navarro looked at the team in surprise. -- Governor, we are forced to ask for your help in accommodating the cargo and the ship's crew. We also need to replenish our food supplies, as they were lost. And we also need a ship to continue our voyage.
-- Well, then you will all have to squeeze in with our soldiers. As for the ship... I don't have any left. Where am I going to get one? Sanchez, who is that overdressed fool next to you? -- the governor added, pointing at Jane.
-- It doesn't matter! -- Navarro blurted out. -- Well, I have an idea about the ship, but first... Excuse me, did you send envoys to the Kre'ath?
-- I will not send people to certain death.
-- The right decision! Then I should send my own. Anyway, you can't tell by their faces that they are from the Kro Empire, so it might save their lives... -- Navarro glanced at the crew.
-- Are there any volunteers to go to the Kre'ath as negotiators?
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— Hold on! — Selena shouted, realizing how terrible the situation was for this unfortunate person. The girls tried to free the victim from the swamp, while keeping an eye on the hyena and its friends.