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You agree not to pry further.

"Then a deal has been reached." The woman turns around and slowly walks out of the throne room.


Incredible news arrive from the northlands! The Witch that you've hired appeared before the monstrous Hydra one noon, and as the peasants put it, "day became night and rain became fog." Then seven thunders came from the clouds, splitting open each of Hydra's seven heads simultaneously. The reptile was dead within seconds.

Three days later, in the same way as before, the Witch appears at your court, and the guards let her inside your throne room.

"I have fulfilled my part of the deal. The Hydra is no more." She places her hands on her voluptous hips.

"The payment I shall take from you is the flesh and blood of your firstborn son." The courtiers gasp and yell angrily as your wife collapses to your knees.

"Your Majesty, please don't allow her!" She begs as you gaze at the Witch - for as far as you know, neither you have any children, nor your wife is pregnant at the moment.

One way or another, your part of the deal must be fulfilled. You decide to...

A) Haggle with the Witch.
B) Accept the Witch's demand.
C) Order the guards to kick the Witch out.

Sun Quen went to take the Western part of Jang for himself.

@Shae:

The Governor sighed and knelt in front of his daughter, reaching with his hand to rub her tears off.

"My little dove. I'm sorry, I should've told you about his arrival earlier, but I was too busy with my work to discuss this with you." He stood up and then placed both his hands on her shoulders.

"And please do not think I'm sending you off as a punishment for your recent... outbursts. Adventure builds character, the scholars say, and I think a mission like this will only do good for you." He patted her shoulders gently.

"Don't you agree?"

@Team:

"During this one day we were out of commission after the explosion, the Governor's agents managed to decipher the papers. It's a shopping list, more or less."

"It includes names of several suppliers of magical tomes, staves, potions and enchanted items. All of them either working or living at or near the Goveron University. Just a moment before Siegfried's waking up, we've received information that classes at Goveron have been suspended, on the order of Archibald Bonefaz, the current rector of the academy, without explanation."

"The Governor and I believe that Bonefaz is the leader of the supply operation for the rebels, and the recent destruction of the hideout at the catacombs caused him to panic. With the students away, he and his staff might be destroying evidence and contraband even as we speak."

The Governor looked at Siegfried, then Shaelynn, and Siegfried again.

"Ah. Mister Jubastacheit, wasn't it..."

"Another reason against sending her along with my team."

"Enough, Captain. We've spoken about this, and I've made my decision. Shaelynn is going with you to investigate the recent activities of Goveron University and deal with Bonefaz." The Captain shook his head.

"As you wish." He turned to Shae. "Miss Shaelynn, you will accompany us as representative of your father, in case local nobility will be unwilling to cooperate with us. Your servant, Miss Simona, is also going to provide you a personal guard."

"May I speak with Shaelynn briefly?"

"Alright. I will brief the team in the meanwhile." The Governor quickly grabbed Shaelynn by her left arm and led her away from the tables.

"Shae." The bearded man let out a sigh.

"Shaelynn Peritz!" The General shouted from above, and started hastily walking down the stairs, with the Captain in tow.

"What is this shouting about? Explain yourself, young lady."

Suddenly, there was shouting above their heads.

"That's extremely dangerous, Governor! I can't agree!"

"Captain..." Claus realized that they were discussing things outside, and walked into the room where Siegfried was previously resting, with Captain following.

Ethan barely managed to not grin.

"I meant your height, obviously. Plus, if any noble dares approach me, I have a way to get them in their place."

Just in that time, Ethan finished dressing up in 'proper outfit for Alvadan Royalty', and left the chambers to meet with Gawen, Lysander and Claude. Ethan sighed out loud and turned to glare at Claude.

"This outfit is ridiculous. The fabric... it itches." He grumbled, and immediately fished a finger under the collar to scratch himself. "Simply the worst."