The sun lowered itself across the lands in a dark red hue, disguising the various splatters of blood that were scattered about the courtyard. In the middle of it were three men, all with faces portraying the screams they wailed when they were once aflame. However now cooked tendons were holding them in place as their bodies were impaled upon pikes.

“You took all that in rather well, Elizabeth.” Solomon smirked as he stood at Maria’s side, “People might start calling you a monster if we continue doing this.”

“Would they now? Maybe I should keep doing it, that way no person would ever think about assassinating me again.”

“Indeed you would be correct,” Solomon answered back with an approving nod, “Men’s fear can be unreal at many times, believing that we will hear every conversation they have. I think the thought is ludacris myself.”

“I would agree with you, however that only relates to how far our technology comes.” Maria thought to herself for a moment, “Have you ever any thoughts about a world where the buildings scrape the sky and traveling across the seas takes less than a day?”

“I am just saying its possible, don’t mind me though.” Maria answered with a shaking of her head, “Is there anything rumbling yet?”

“Indeed, the Children of Sahar have gotten agitated recently. I think they’ve heard about my query about their missing child.” Solomon turned his gaze towards the burnt remains, “Though it seems they’ve grown quite due to recent events.”

“I cannot say if thats good or bad.” Maria admitted before shaking her head.

“We will not know until we tease the information.” Solomon admitted while turned back to Maria, “And what of your findings? Anything of value yet?”

“Indeed, it seems those servants who were brought here by Loster were given the same deal as Matarid. And it seems they are just as easy to coerce. Though I have hinted to them being paid that little bit more.”

“So that means at least here at home we are secure.” Solomon gave a steady nod, “Than that leaves us with securing a larger military force.”

“Indeed that would be vital, how are the forces gathered now?”

“Most are aligned with their Cults, either city bound or to a sect. I have been able to squeeze more troops out of them, but inlight of a rebellion I will only have my personal domains.”

“So either we guarantee they are on our side, or we make it so they lose all their power.” Maria answered back before giving a glance towards Solomon, “Why do you think there would be a rebellion against yourself?”

“Thats… not something to be discussed here.” Solomon danced around the issue by ensnaring Maria’s hand, “We should move now, lest our servants grow irritated.”

>Take a walk around the gardens and maybe visit the old wine cellar
>Go have some dinner together
>Visit Maria’s ward, the possible linchpin in this scheme
>Other

>>4546219
>Visit Maria’s ward, the possible linchpin in this scheme
Good to see you again my friend

>>4546219
>Visit Maria’s ward, the possible linchpin in this scheme.
We should try to solidify her Faith in our god. It will cause a greater stir in Sarhars cult once she's revealed. Which can help in stripping the cults of their authority.

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>>4546219
I love how your autocorrect is set to Ludacris.
>>4546219
>>Visit Maria’s ward, the possible linchpin in this scheme
She can't testify if she's dead and if even hearing things stirred people up, she might be princess tier. We gotta make sure she's ok or at least.

>>4546219
>Visit Maria’s ward, the possible linchpin in this scheme

>>4546219
>Go have some dinner together

As a note about the maid makeup. There are clearly a ton of lazy and unmotivated maids. I can only guess that they're shirking off responsibilities, doing tasks like conspiracy or spywork for the misc factions instead of their job.
Not our problem right now, but they're clearly mismanaged. It makes me regret not tutoring Melody after we found out she was a Baron's daughter as a method of study for ourselves a little.

>>4546516
You raise a good point.

The Ward
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Some Dinner
>>4546484

“Indeed that is true, let us travel.”

With that answer given the two traveled down the halls, side by side. It was rather quite, now that folk were not chatting that much. A few glanced their way, but it seemed either Maira’s continual presence or her shaping of the maids has had its intended effect.

The two opened the doors to Maria’s room, and were soon greeted by a smile and a bowing of the head by Dahia. In the few days Maria has known the girl, she had quickly regained a vast majority of her muscles and fat. Maria could only attribute that to the divine blood that ran through her veins.

“Ah, Elizabeth, welcome back.” She said while giving Maria a calm bow.

“Welcome back Mistress.” Melody answered as well with a smile, “Matarid has gone out to get us some water, she will be back soon though.”

“Thank you, Melody. If you would close the doors.” Maria said with a wave of the hand.

As her maid carried out the task Maria sat herself next to her Ward, Solomon sitting next to Maria in turn. Since it was little drab not saying anything Maria decided to start, “So, have you been fairing well these days?”

“Indeed I am, Elizabeth.” The girl smiled while trying, but failing, to make eye contact, “I… thank you for taking care of… him.”

“You are very welcome, it is the least I can do for someone who died in such a horrendous way. Child or not.”

“Still, I thank you.” She answered while resting her hands upon the books that Maria had lent to her.

“Ugh, things are going to get troublesome.” Solomon shook his head after seeing the girl’s subconscious actions, “Dahia, do you wish to see your family? Those who share your blood?”

“I…” The girl was about to say something before giving a shiver and quickly clutching the book into her hands, “A-are they like them.”

“I cannot say, as the internal affairs of families is something I cannot do.” Solomon admitted with a sigh, “Though I know their family likes to intermarry, so what happened to you will likely happen with them.”

The girl did not seem to look any better, now using the book about the Lord as some kind of shield against the truth that was Solomon. So simply put, there was going to be a difficulty in how they are going to reveal her.

>Show her anyways, but emphasize that she is under the Miaph’s protection
>Say she is dead, saying the monster that took her child took her too.
>Do as above, but give them the corpse of the Child as evidence.
>Of course, there is always other.

>>4546633
>Show her anyways, but emphasize that she is under the Miaph’s protection

>>4546633
>Show her anyways, but emphasize that she is under the Miaph’s protection

>>4546633
>Say she is dead, saying the monster that took her child took her too.

>>4546633
Ok. I'm gonna need some clarification on what might be details I missed and since I actually have to wake in the morning i mostly have to hope this helps everyone after.

Was the plague demon associated with the sect she came from? That can indicate she can't be safely returned to them and a traitor within the sect. That should cause some infighting? There a specific god of plagues? Also rouses suspicion that the first targets are her and the child. Did they conspired to kidnap a sahar child?

How old is she? I guess since we aren't saying woman she might not even be an adult by the standards of this area.

Does her having a home she was staying in make her a head of household and technically exempt her from them bringing her back under their guardianship? This one might be a good one to look into and gets us a look at the library before some random mongols burn it down like the Library of Alexandria.
These two sects might actually be useful as maids in the long term since maids are often there to pad their resume before marriage by proving they're good at housework under european systems at least. If they're forced to intermarry and the like, the maids might have a bigger interest in staying on as servants in the long term.

>>4546633
Since I should be asleep before i get responses and I feel I gotta vote I'll go with this.
>You know, she was being infested by the plague when I found her. Would it not be appropriate for them to assume any written statements by her was her dying testimony? Why if it was the first house to be hit by that demon one could even call it an assassination to cover up crimes. Since she's healing so fast, she might have even vanished on her own long before the fighting is over and they stop to realize she lived.

Night night

>>4546633
>Show her anyways, but emphasize that she is under the Miaph’s protection.
>The cult may not take her into custody.

>>4546669
You know the plague demon was from another god, though its odd that the creature was there in the first place. Her age is around 14, which makes her younger than Maria, and lastly no she will not instantly become the house head.

>>4546921
Thanks for refreshing. What are the rights of the cult as parents? What legal claim can they make once we show she's here?

And what's her current opinion on our god? Besides gratitude for saving her and the afterlife we've helped send the kid to.

>>4546633
>>Do as above, but give them the corpse of the Child as evidence.

>>4546971
Oh no. No no. We are not desecrating a dead body.

>>4546973
We can just show her the burial place, not dig up the whole corpse

>Maybe emphasis she is also under the lords protection. And that means Maria's protection.

>>4546633
>Show her anyways, but emphasize that she is under the Miaph’s protection

Show her to the World
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>>4547126

She is dead, people
>>4546662

The Baby is evidence
>>4546971

Alright, good to know!

“Well, that does not really matter now.” Maria answered back with a firm grip upon herself, “They must know she is alive if everything is to go to plan. However, she is under your protection.”

“Indeed.” Solomon answered with a sigh, “Dahia, you said your captures all had blue hair right?”

“Y-yes.” She answered meekly.

“Then it must be Baltic’s Cult who kidnapped her.” He summarized, “While dessert blond is at least uncommon, only the Children of Baltic have that hair color.”

With another thought Maria faced the girl again, “I ask you, are you willing to go through with this Dahia? You are the one person who must announce to the court the sins of your captors.”

“I-I am willing.” She answered with a resolve that Maria can admire, “They hurt me and even led to his death. And well, its the least I can do for you.”

“Then the plan is set,” Solomon announced with a devilish grin about himself, “The Sarhars are likely already foaming at the mouth to get at the Baltics, and I am sure this will be the straw to break the camel’s back.”

“Indeed, if we are lucky both sides wipe eachother out.”

“Then you should pray to your god for that outcome.” Solomon called out with a laugh before shaking his head, “The only issue would be how we deliver the news. If we do it here, I should be able to handle the collateral they will cause. However, if we were to do it on the road we might be able to religate all damage to the deserts.”

“But if we do that, entire cities might be consumed.” Maria answered back

“Indeed, though it means I will have more freetime as it will be other people dealing with the problem. Either way, it will draw in the other cults.” Solomon thought to himself for a moment, “All in all, I expect two years of good fighting since both sides are relatively at full strength.”

“And once they are all weakened, you come in and remove their authority for making such a big mess of things.”

“Indeed.” Solomon answered with a smirk, “So what do you think?”

>Release it on the countryside, so that Solomon has more time
>The information shall be delivered near the capital, thus it is a controlled civil war
>Other ideas

>>4547192
>Other ideas
>Announce a trial. That way both sides will prepare to attack eachother, meanwhile solomon can prepare his armies and arrange to have the leaders of both cults in the same building. Sarhars cult will spread word of the verdict aloud throughout the Miaphate while the Baltics have nowhere to run.

It will be a great way to introduce the legal system of courts to the world hahahaha

As an added bonus the fighting of the two cults could result in enough chaos it de-legitimizes them both in the eyes of the public, or one of them if the girl converting doesnt hurt perception of Sarhars cult. Giving the Miaph greater control once he crushes the two factions.

>>4547192
>Release it on the countryside, so that Solomon has more time
Also this will make the majority weaker, which may delay possible incursions into the empire for long years

>>4547192
>Release it on the countryside, so that Solomon has more time
It is better this way because more of their strength is used in this bloodbath

>>4547192
>Release it on the countryside, so that Solomon has more time

>>4547197
This isn't that bad an idea. If proper representatives are not present then they forfeit their innocence as they are not willing to fight for it.

>>4547192
>The information shall be delivered near the capital, thus it is a controlled civil war

>>4547192
>Release it on the countryside, so that Solomon has more time

>>4547192
>The information shall be delivered near the capital, thus it is a controlled civil war

Once we start going back to austin we should put in word to the holy see to start trying to spread the faith into the Miaphate through conversion and assistance.

>>4547192
>The information shall be delivered near the capital, thus it is a controlled civil war

A trial!
>>4547197 - Clever, but way too intimate to actually do what it needs, which is spark an unjust civil war.

Release the info in the country side
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Capital
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I'm late here, but we should probably get a few shipments of miaphate goods misc factions like (eg those fruits the second prince likes) sent out before everything goes to shit. We can get a near monopoly for the next two years thanks to insider trading.

“Keeping it off in the Countryside will be the best, so we should probably announce it as far from the Capital.” Maria answered with a nod, “The lines will be drawn that far away, but will surely bring about the destruction of the cults.”

“I will look forward to those days then.” Solomon answered with a devilish smirk, “Well we should probably head our way out of here don’t we?”

“Do we?” Maria asked with a raised brow.

“Indeed!” Solomon answered while grabbing Maria’s and quiding her out of the room.

It was a little sudden, Maria would say, but she could only guess there was a reason to it. They crossed through the halls, arriving outside in a simple garden where barely a soul could see them.

“So, what’s with the rush?” Maria had to ask.

“I wanted us to get a few things settled here.” Solomon answered with a smile, “Tomorrow is the last day before we embark for the journey towards Ca’Ren.”

“Is it, my Lord I have lost track of time.” Maria quickly admitted with a huff, “Kinda sad, since I have already put so much work into your little palace.”

“Indeed, you have done everything a royal consort would have done and maybe even more.” Solomon answered with a smile as the moonlight shined, “Depending on what happens, well, it might be yours.”

“What are you getting at?”

“You never did tell me what you thought of my realm, of my people.” Solomon answered back, “Instead you brought home a girl who was likely kidnapped and raped. So I get the idea you have seen the darkest parts of the realm.”

“Indeed, things were quite bleak.” Maria answered back with a firmness in her voice, “If I would say, the people’s fear of the Gods is almost mind boggling.”

“Then, do you think they are malleable?” Solomon seemed to take a moment to pick his words carefully, “Would they be willing to take a risk for a better life?”

>Too much fear can give people drive, the people might be very much willing to serve the Lord instead
>The threat of the Gods is too real, the people will not abandon them without safety first
>It is risky to consider, especially with the more active sects.
>Other observations

>>4547656
>The threat of the Gods is too real, the people will not abandon them without safety first

>>4547656
>Other observations
>The people here are crushed, and for those not with the cults it seems hopeless. Without safety or hope they'll only pick sides among the cults during the war.
>If we let the church in slowly. Carefully, we can give them a source of hope.
>Killing a god would also work, but figuring out how must be done first.

>>4547656
>It is risky to consider, especially with the more active sects.

>>4547656
>It is not a matter of it they would be willing to take a risk, it is when and how. If they sense weakness in the gods and sects they very well might.

>“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.”
Gonna quote some Frederick Douglass here since it seemed relevant.

>The gods use fear, but that is the worst way to control mankind. Our most primal instinct is not to stay away from the roaring flames or flee the tiger, but to hunt terror down and slaughter it where it lays. There will be a time where the moon is naught but a hunk of rock to be mined and the stars are a list of things to be catalogued. The mysteries of how the sun burns will be laid bare to even an inquisitive child. A peasant in their yard can rewrite the very scriptures of life. The palm of my hand can hold your greatest of libraries. Songs can reach a million hearts. From an ocean away a man can burn a city to the ground and mankind's greatest enemy will be itself. Will the gods then look at the vengeance that may be wroughts against them and tremble?
I think it's too verbose and not eloquent enough to win a vote, but I had some fun going nudge nudge wink wink at modern technology.

Should we sneak in a suggestion to ban slavery since anyone capable of the cruelty of thinking their fellow humans as property is no better than the gods they fear?

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Here I wished that I choose this for the overnight question, as what was given is excellent.

“They are scared.” Maria called out as she looked into the sky, “The threat of the Gods is something that as of right now I cannot see easily to be shaken off.”

“You say as of right now, so there is still a chance in the future?”

“My first thought of course is to subvert the Cults, that if we brought in another that truly cared than in time we would rid them of their influence.”

“But what you are saying will take decades, entire generations.” Solomon answered back, “Is there really anything we can do to push back the Parasites who constantly antagonize us? I cannot believe that my people do not have any ambition in their lives for a better future.”

“Well, ruling man by way of fear is a horrendous idea.” Maria answered, “Mankind does not like standing back in the shadows and suffering. No, we take a more proactive approach.”

“Then what do you have in mind, something like that way we watch men?”

“I wish that were the case.” Maria answered before her brow raised, “Why would you remember such a silly drabble.”

“Because you have insight into things that I have never even heard of.” Solomon answered as he glanced out into the chest high bushes, “Would I not be a fool if I ignored your wisdom? You claim there to be a time where men can travel from place to place, see each other from afar, and I am sure many more.”

“Fufu, indeed you are correct.” Maria answered back with a twirl, “Though things are greater than that. Imagine an era that a child can learn about the workings of the sun with a touch of her fingers. Where with a simple touch of your finger, you can witness the greatest libraries in the entire world! Where we are no longer earthbound, but soon destined to reached the moon itself and reap a bountiful harvest of iron and copper. Can you?”

“I find it hard to, what you have said is nothing less than a utopia for mankind.” The Miaph answered while approaching Maria, “Do we need the Gods to achieve such an era?”

“Oh ho ho!” Maria could not help but laugh at the idea, “No this is what humanity is capable of. In the end only the Gods who cared for humanity are remembered, and the rest perished in the annals of history.”

“Interesting, very interesting.” The Dictator answered with a nod with a smile, “So what simply needs to happen is that we overcome our captors, so that we may break into a new age.”

“Indeed that is what I see.” Maria answered with a sigh, “If ever there was the chance to kill a God, then that would make our change immediate. Though I am ignorant of even a chance to achieve this.”

“I am sure you will find a way.” Solomon answered with a grin, “Your God has once before rid a region of their overlords, so why not this one?”

“Indeed,” Maria found herself saying with slightly widening eyes, “I guess that is what I am here for is it not?”

>Take a moment to look up into the sky with him, to learn those differences that Maria know of.
>Travel around the garden, and see what exactly the ruler of an empire grows
>Head out for the evening, tomorrow will be a long day it seems.

Stop making new threads as soon as the old ones stop bumping it's rude as fuck.

>>4547969
>Take a moment to look up into the sky with him, to learn those differences that Maria know of.
>>4547982
that isn't exacty the reason, he creates new threads for new "arcs" of the story although i agree with you that he should use the old thread while it haven't even reached page 7-8

>>4547969
>Take a moment to look up into the sky with him, to learn those differences that Maria know of.

>>4547969
>Take a moment to look up into the sky with him, to learn those differences that Maria know of.

>>4547969
>Travel around the garden, and see what exactly the ruler of an empire grows

>>4547969
If things are going to get this messy, we should check on that armour and some other stuff before shit hits the fan. Secure shipments of goods that are gonna get scarce.
>Travel around the garden, and see what exactly the ruler of an empire grows

>>4547969
>Take a moment to look up into the sky with him, to learn those differences that Maria know of
Learn to navigate!
How many days of our two week stay are left?

>>4547982
>>4547985
Not really, the main reason I do it is when my google doc starts to crash. 50+ pages tells me its time to move over. Second, its that I use to lose a lot of people once we go over even one week, so I decided to just go two weeks a thread.

>>4548070
7 more days

7 more days. . Probably a few more before we have to have that heart to heart talk with solomon.

This randomly came up.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-gruesome-history-of-eating-corpses-as-medicine-82360284/

I'd like to file a motion to ban the consumption of human flesh or corpses for use as a medicine the second we get back to the mainland. I am so glad we've never gotten sick enough to need a doctor before or went with alchemists.

>>4547969
>Travel around the garden, and see what exactly the ruler of an empire grows

>>4548318 - Anyone going to tell him?

Look out into the skies
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>>4548070

Travel about the Garden
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>>4548375
Not sure how I phrased that wrong, but we'd have noticed the alchemy ingredients for isekai involving human body parts since we actually read the recipe book.
Hold up, did those dumbasses feed us body part concoctions when our arm broke despite the fact that we know better than to think they would work?

>>4548379
No, wrong event. I'm talking Maria's Dead Mother was used to give Maria an actual soul. You know, when things get esoteric you use weird things.

>>4548318
>I am so glad we've never gotten sick enough to need a doctor before or went with alchemists.
my fella, we discovered some time prior to the ball that we were born without a soul and an alchemist did some shenanigan to put a soul on the girl, making us isekai

>>4548380
This is why I need to make a glossary to keep track. I didn't think they used actual flesh/organs for some reason.

>>4548387
Nah, if memory serves Maria was just placed ontop of the belly or something. If you ever make it please link it so I don't rely on my shitty notes.

>>4548389
Found it.
There is mention in a different recipe about the use of a child's blood burned to a crisp, but the recipe used on us has no ingestion of corpses required.

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/4366384/#p4379250
>Take a hint of moon dust, and sprinkle it upon the climax of a full moon upon the corpse of their dead parent. If the alignment is right, the empties vessel can be used to snatch a wayward Soul from the Heavens above.

“Indeed that is true, as even in your own lands there is trouble brewing.” Solomon admitted while look up into the sky, “Odd though, even though we are under different skies our troubles can be so similar.”

“You know, I always heard it differently.” Maria answered with a demeaning smile, “That everything happens under the same starry sky.”

“Are you from another world or something?”

“Maybe~” Maria teased with a slight pinch at his cheeks, “So what do the figures in your sky even mean? I know a good amount of mine were some sort of Saint, Herald, or Hero of mankind.”

“If I am to began on that, we should probably take a seat,” Solomon quickly dropped to the ground and patted the space next to him.

Without nothing much else to do and just a little tinge of desire, Maria accepted the man’s invitation and sat next to him. Solomon gave a smile that made Maria think he was just the little bit excited. Taking the moment further in, he laid his hand above hers still carrying that same charming smile.

“So, first we will talk about those who are related to me.” He announced while pointing towards a sword, “That would be the Blade of ‘Awal, first of Alkain’s children and the one who united the cities. From his blood, we shall unite the Miaphate into a single realm under the Gods.”

“Hmm? So are the Gods bound to the realm or no?”

“I was told their cults always sprawled across the Deserts, however those native my realm have since integrated themselves under his vision. Do the Gods really care for this, I cannot say.” Solomon admitted with a sigh, “I do though, even if my forefathers would not agree with me on my methods.”

“Indeed, they brought men to the sword. You, you use mainly words don’t you?” Maria answered back.

“Indeed that is true,” Solomon answered with a grin, “Is this one of the adjustments we should expect going into the future?”

>Indeed, peace will be a growing feature in later times
>The greatest wars are yet to come, and we might see them.
>Things never really change, its just what battlefield its fought upon

>>4548435
>The greatest wars are yet to come, and we might see them.
>They are won before they start through words.

>>4548435
>Indeed, peace will be a growing feature in later times
But great wars are to come while people adjust into the new grounds

>>4548435
>Indeed, peace will be a growing feature in later times

Actually it might be better if we talk of peace and make an optimist of our friend the sultan. It will take a lot of fighting around the world first but let's not give the Miaphate a bigger buff than necessary.

>>4548435
>Things never really change, its just what battlefield its fought upon
War, war never changes

>>4548435
>Do not underestimate mankind's greed or ability to commit atrocities. The depths of the sea and the reach of the sky are not infinite like our capacity for sin, ignorance, and virtue. The very world itself can be made into a looted corpse if you do not care what happens after you die. Peace can be a future, but it requires constant vigil for evil triumphs when good men do nothing.
I think that might temper his expectations a little at least. You gotta work for that future and keeping it instead of becoming complacent and suddenly finding everything went to shit.

>>4548435
>Things never really change, its just what battlefield its fought upon

>>4548435
>Indeed, peace will be a growing feature in later times

>>4548435
>Things never really change, its just what battlefield its fought upon

>>4548435
>Things never really change, its just what battlefield its fought upon

Greatest yet to come
>>4548437
>>4548477

Peace will be a feature
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Nothing changes
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“Nothing really changes, just where it will be fought,” Maria answered with a solemness in her words, “You have already adjusted to what will be the new age, which will be alliances and intrigue. That will be the next front, followed by politics once the commoners gain more of a voice.”

“Then I will need to prepare.” Solomon answered back, “Once we move power to those trusted, our realm will be reborn anew. A new age with a new empire born from the ashes.”

“Then we will see what the future brings,” Maria called out with a sigh.

“I hope to have you by my side.” Solomon turned to Maria as the moon rose to its highest. However before Maria could say a thing the man placed his finger upon her lips, “Do not say anything here, this is not the place to speak such things.”

“When will I be able to speak my mind on the matter?” Maria answered back with her eyes narrowing.

“When the chances of us being listened on is none existent.”

“So you fear them?”

“Indeed, who would not.” He answered back with a raising of the finger, “I want to do something about it is the difference.”

“Solomon, you ever thought that doing all this would be flying too close to the sun?”

“If you are alluding to the dangers of it all,” Solomon simply shook his head, “Why would I not?”

Maria pondered for a moment, soon realizing just who she was talking to. Solomon, in all respects, is a man who only knows ambition. What do you do with a man whose life would be nothing without it.

“Well, it seems our time it up.” Solomon announced while looking up into the sky, “Tomorrow we will prepare for our journey. I must leave you be, as Tumuh still might have things that I need to finish with.”

“Hmph, I guess that is understandable.” Maria answered while moving her face away from him. However, she did not expect him to take her hand up and give it a solemn kiss.

“Do have a nice day in my city, as soon we will travel my realm together.” The man announced, his own face growing just the little bit more red.

>See if Maria can get news from some Austin Bound Merchants
>Heads straight over to pick up her armor
>Take Dahia around just for the fun of it.

>>4548778
>See if Maria can get news from some Austin Bound Merchants
I remember your idea anon, gotta get those itens for favors

>>4548778
>See if Maria can get news from some Austin Bound Merchants

>>4548778
>See if Maria can get news from some Austin Bound Merchants

>>4548778
>See if Maria can get news from some Austin Bound Merchants
We might not be as good as Albert, but we can probably snag a few things of importance and not get on Mateo's bad side after we ruined the supply chain on his favorite food again.
being Japanese might mean we know the secrets of making green tea without arsenic for dye? I'll double check tomorrow on if its even possible to get the seeds or plants.

>>4548778
>See if Maria can get news from some Austin Bound Merchants

Merchants of the Austin Empire!
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>>4549104
Oy Vey!

It was the day after that Maria took to the streets of Solomon’s city, Ealaa Al’ard. From ther it has been a week since she has taken steps in the market place, the variety of goods easily coming into her nose. Though she could not help but notice some irregularities.

For one, the amount of armed men roaming the place had increased. Second, the amount of incense that was being sold seemed to have skyrocketed from just a glancing look at the prices. And lastly, most importantly, Maria noticed that most obvious cultist were walking about the market with a light foot.

“I-Is something the matter, Malika?” Maria’s newest servant Matarid asked from behind her.

“Just some curious things, that is all.” Maria answered with a smile before shaking her head, “Would you by chance know where merchants of Austin would congregate?”

“Y-yes I do, if I may show you.”

With that Maria followed the maid, who led her through the place with a stride. However some would call the stride an awkward walk between confidence and meekness. None of this really bothered Maria, as soon she arrived in a bar that was near the docks.

“Another drink over here!” Maria heard in the language of the Empire, leading her to see a pair of white men sitting at the table looking cheerful.

With a smile on her face Maria approached the table, “Make that two drink!” She announced while taking a seat at the table.

“Whoa,” One of the men said while looking Maria up and down for a moment, “Hello there, miss, come to see a familiar face among the hordes of Miaphites?”

“Hmm, I guess my accent is that easy to tell isn’t it.” Maria admitted with a showing smile, “You can say that, Elizabeth Wyvern.”

“John Doe, and this here is my partner Paul Smith.” The man laughed for a moment, “You not going to put your hood down?”

“Oh my, asking a woman to remove her clothes~”

“I-I understand.” The man quickly said with a flushed face.

>Ask about any news from the Empire
>See if Maria can get some potential sellers of exotic goods
>See if Maria can requisition their help in making a letter *What shall be in it?*

>>4549142
>Ask about any news from the Empire
>See if Maria can get some potential sellers of exotic goods
I mean why not ?

>>4549146
Let's crash the market with no survivors!
>Supporting!

>>4549142
>>Ask about any news from the Empire

>>4549142
>>Ask about any news from the Empire
>>See if Maria can get some potential sellers of exotic goods

Mainly the news
>>4549146
>>4549150
>>4549212
>>4549441

“So,” Maria began as the drinks were placed infront of her, “What has been happening in the Empire? It has been a while since I was there and was just wondering.”

“Well, a lot of things have been happening.” One of the men began with a smile, “Now I only heard of this from a few days ago, so I don’t know all the details, but rumor has it a Saint was discovered during the Imperial Tournament.”

“A… Saint?” Maria could not help but ask.

“Yup, sounded like something that came right out of a fairy tail.” He announced with a shrug, “It was during the final bout, between some hulking giant and the First Prince. Guess he was getting the shit beat out of him, until suddenly she ran out onto the field.”

“She… ran out into an active dual?”

“Yup, some miracle the giant didn’t cut her head off.” The other man laughed while shaking his head, “But hear this, the girl healed the Prince without any relics! She just placed her hands upon his chest and in a flash of light the man was back up!”

Maria internally clicked her tongue at the words, it seemed whatever the God-Slayer from earlier said was true. However she knew things was going to get worse, as the other man opened his mouth.

“If that wasn’t it, the girl turned towards the Giant and the fellow just fell over. Most are saying it was some weird ass spirit, which can I really blame em?” The man gave a small chuckle and shook his head, “Of all this is true, I’d say we got ourselves a new Saint in the workings, just like the Kingslayer!”

[Conservation Success]

Upon hearing those words Maria needed to leave, her anger already building to its greatest height. To think something like this would play into Chloe’s hand, Maria could not believe it. That Fairy who she fought… it was likely just as surprised as Maria would be if it got purified in divine light.

No, the budala just got lucky.

>Send a letter to Austin *About what and to who?*
>Go pick up the armor
>Call off the pilgrimage, Maria needs to limit Chloe’s surely growing influence.

>>4549559
Should we warn the pope that spirits may be attempting to turn Austin into another Miaphate through false saints.

>>4549559
>Send a letter to Austin
To Elric, he needs to keep an eye on the budala more than ever and try to limit her from gaining influence with his subjects in anyway

>>4549559
>Send a letter to Austin *About what and to who?*
>Go pick up the armor

>>4549580
What would we expect him to do?

>>4549559
This is basically what we expected. The new interesting thing is that we're getting a reputation as a saint despite there being a top secret order on our sainthood candidacy. Turning back would be the biggest mistake we can make compared to the tales of daring do that can be unleashed about us upon our return and through rumour.
I'll figure out what to vote for after i've gorged on some turkey.

>>4549559
>Call off the pilgrimage, Maria needs to limit Chloe’s surely growing influence.
Your auto corrupt needs to stop writing duel as dual

>>4549559
>Go pick up the armor

>>4549559
>Go pick up the armor

>>4549645
I didn't even think of this. Holy shit.

>>4549559
>letter to the Pope
>I have spoken to the immortal saint beneath the Veneician city and the warnings he spoke of are grave. This combined with my own observations and those of others, Chloe Loveheart is a demigod of dubious origin unknowingly at the centre of pagan and demonic conspiracies to weaken the Lord so that they may strike and once again gain dominion over the lands blessed by him. News of her latest acts has already reached me in these pagan lands at an unnatural speed and the saint described her as a pillar of light shining in the north visible even from his distance. I beseech your and the inquisitions continued vigilance against enemies of the lord during these arduous times. Condemning the girl herself will only make her a martyr in the eyes of the people who do not know these truths, so I personally advise against direct action towards her. Instead, target the conspirators and release knowledge of Ford's near heretical conduct and speech to the public before the fool's status as a patsy becomes detrimental to the interest of the Lord and his nation.

I think we might have to drop the Ford bomb before she gains steam. We held onto it too long already, but at the very least Ford getting in trouble right now will shove them off tempo as some filthy near heretic can't possibly be allowed near the saint of the people to corrupt her innocence.


(How long ago was that tourney supposed to be? These merchants got into the miaphate at lightning speed as far as I can tell)

>>4549756
>Supporting
I hope no one intercepts the letter

>>4549797
If I'm lucky, then it being intercepted leaves it open to Chloe herself reading the letter because of her bullshit protagonist luck. Assuming she really is innocent, she is the person that can sabotage all of their plans the hardest by simply refusing to play ball.

>>4549756
I want to support but the immortal saint is a local secret. The pope hears of it he may send an investigation into Albert's home city and have the carnite saint killed.

>>4549828
Ah. My mistake. I figured the Pope would have been privy to it on account of being the pope. We can probably cut out the location and say we came upon one while wandering.

A letter is the best idea
>>4549580
>>4549589
>>4549756
>>4549797

Call off
>>4549657

Picking up armor
>>4549679
>>4549682

With her bit of rage Maria walked about the place as quick as she could, buying from the streets a variety of ink and papers. Indeed her servant was confused if only for a moment until Maria found herself a good table to began her writings.

To the speaker of the Lord,

I have just received news today that the girl, Chloe Loveheart, is rumored to be a Saint in some capacity. I am to demand of you that her words are not to be listened to!

From my personal observations and those of others who share the same ‘sense’, she is some sort of witting pawn in another god’s game. Whenever I stand near her I am sickened, and I have received word that if the god so desires they can change the aesthetics of their miracles to mimic that of the Lord’s. To add to that, a reliable source claims that she exhibits the aura carried by demi-gods.

While I do bring all this to light, I ask that you do not take direct action against her. Instead target her conspiracies and try to maim their ability to act in the coming few days until I make my return back to the Empire. I personally will take care of Chloe, how that will be done is why I am here.

Currently I am in pegan lands, taking a pilgrimage to the lost city. There I will find the answers to the problem.

May the Lord be with you
-King Slayer

Confidence filled Maria as she ran about the place and found someone who can reliably send the letter. It was a little bothersome having to seal the letter inside of a letter to make sure it followed a track to the right people, one of them of course being Albert. However at this moment Maria did not care who she used, this letter was going to the god damn pope!

She quickly finished her day, grabbing the armor before making her way back to the Palace that belonged to Solomon. She was like a tornado going through the place, soon coming across the rather confused Solomon, “Did something happen as you were out?”

“Indeed, something that I feared had happened.” Maria answered with a click of her tongue, “Ready your men’s horses and our cart, we began our travels tonight!”

“Something has gotten you active, does it have to relate to that odd girl?”

“Sometimes you are too smart for your own good, Solomon. Indeed I will tell you everything once we get on the roads.”

“Good good, I will be looking forward to it.” He answered with a slight cheerfulness in his voice, “What you desire shall be done, be prepared in an hour.”

>The group shall be only Maria, her maids, and Solomon. Doing so shall give a little more symbolic significance to the trip
>Go with guards, as they are planning to start a minor war
>A large caravan, enough that it could be mistaken as a small military force

>>4549887
>Go with guards, as they are planning to start a minor war
The last thing we need is someone killing the reformer.

>>4549887
>The group shall be only Maria, her maids, and Solomon. Doing so shall give a little more symbolic significance to the trip

>>4549887
>Go with guards, as they are planning to start a minor war

Wait. Are the guards pagans?

>>4549915
They will be Morse, so yes

>>4549919
H.mmmn. . That might come into play.. . And not a good way.

>>4549887
>Go with guards, as they are planning to start a minor war

>>4549887
This is a bit tricky. Everything will be stirred up, but military might will invite misc factions trying to drag us into the upcoming civil war since we'll get assumed to be a war band.

>Go with a few trusted guards (presumably morse since those are Solomon's most trusted) and the rest of our entourage.

I'm reasonably confident we can take out a few morsemen on our own if their gods suddenly want in on the conspiracy and we won't alienate Solomon's main military force from him via not bringing any of them to a fight.

The rest of his forces should have more than enough fights coming to them in the civil war or protecting various interests/people.

If we ever run into some random Isekai fool we are so abusing his/her chunni knowledge to subjugate a demon via methods in the Ars goetia.

>>4549887
>Go with guards, as they are planning to start a minor war

Minor Guard
>>4549900
>>4549908
>>4549961
>>4549972
>>4550015

No guards
>>4549906

Thanks to the sudden desicion, the group had departed from the Palace of Alkain when it was just turning night. Maria look up into the sky to see a plentiful display of stars dancing about above her, reminding her of the little lesson in history that she received from Solomon. However that lul was not to last, as she returned to the earth to finish the conversation she was having.

“So that girl has finally made her move.” Solomon summarized with a solemn nod to himself, “It is quite worrisome that men cannot tell an imposter from a real one, but that is the aim here is it not?”

“I-I-I hate that girl!” Melody called out in an minor rage, “To do something so scummy when my Mistress is obviously her better! Surely she was set up”

“No she was not, though I am sure whoever looks upon her took the opportunity.” Maria answered to calm the Maid’s rage.

“Hmm, it seems I have, uh, come out in a troubling time.” Dahia answered with a meekness in her voice.

“Sounds like more war for us!” One of the 15 Morse guards called out from behind.

The one who did not speak, Matarid, was likely in fear of what her opinion would bring about to her health.

Such was the manner of things and people’s opinions. Since they have left the great more fertile lands of the Miaphate, their travel was now on camelback. Such beasts were of course not very fast, but Maria heard that at least the camel in this world was just as tough as the originals.

“It does not matter what happens in the Empire now,” Maria answered with an authority in her voice, “We travel now to the lost city of Ca’Ren, there we might find some answers.”

“Those will be interesting answers I am sure.” Solomon answered with a cheering smile, “I will say someone is looking out for us, we have yet to see any of Sarhar’s beasts.”

“Is by chance our little ward protecting us from them?” Maria said while pointing towards Dahia.

“No, they have a knack for controlling them not warding them off. We should keep our eyes opened though, as even the natural creatures are to be feared.”

So they continued, a few hours on the sandstone cliffs and paths. Over the armor that Maria received earlier was a massive cloak, which did wonders against the dreadful cold that was trying to creep onto her flesh. Add in the sudden bits of sand and Maria realized why exactly the people of the Miaphate wore such odd clothing.

Indeed a pilgramage would be a long journey, something Maria would learn to bear.

>Flirt a little with Solomon, because why not.
>Try and learn of the massive beasts who roam this land.
>Get a feel for what towns they will be traveling to.

>>4550074
>Flirt a little with Solomon, because why not.

>>4550074
>Try and learn of the massive beasts who roam this land.
Could we tame and bring some back?

>>4550074
>Flirt a little with Solomon, because why not.

>>4550074
>Try and learn of the massive beasts who roam this land.

>>4550074
>Try and learn of the massive beasts who roam this land.

>>4550074
>Try and learn of the massive beasts who roam this land.

>>4550074
>Flirt a little with Solomon, because why not.

>>4550074

>Try and learn of the massive beasts who roam this land.
Dragons exist. We should probably learn about the wildlife and survival techniques for avoiding them. Japan does really well when it comes to teaching biology, so we could probably can do a decent job of analyzing them.

>>4550380
Are we sure japan was our old life and we weren't just a weeb? I couldn't find anywhere in the first thread that said we were from the island.

>>4550402
When you say first thread, do you mean thread 1 or thread 0? The QM has been avoiding us getting any background to our life before. Maybe not by choice since something important is always coming up, but there's never a chance to dig deep?

>>4550074
>Try and learn of the massive beasts who roam this land.

>>4550407
Would say the thread zero since that's the one our character was born from.

Flirt with the man
>>4550081
>>4550101
>>4550238

Learning is half the battle
>>4550098
>>4550132
>>4550146
>>4550209
>>4550380
>>4550416

“So, Solomon” Maria began as the sun was starting to rise from below the Horizon, “What kind of creatures have the two waring gods created anyways?”

“Nothing short of destructive monstrosities.” Solomon answered with a shaking of the head, “If you ask me, the first thing that always comes to mind is the Viserators.”

“The large, lizards right?”

“Indeed, they are quite possibly the most destructive. I have heard a few made it to your lands before, gaining the name-”


“Dragons…”


“Indeed.” Solomon answered with a laugh, “However those are mainly the ones who are able to fly about and escape the deserts. For the most part most of Sarhar’s creations remain on the ground, keeping those Lizard like traits.”

“What is even the difference between them and normal animals?” Maria asked with a reasonable doubt, “They live and eat things don’t they? How can you be sure they are not just creations of the Gods?”

“Ah, I guess that would be the first question someone would ask.” Solomon admitted, “There are two things that you must know about things created by the Gods. Unlike man, these creatures are immortal until killed by some wayward hero or army of men willing to face it. The second, is that they can never breed true.”

“Breed true? Are you saying that they cannot even make more offspring after the initial batch who were created?”

“Indeed, though there is one exception to the rule.” Solomon answered back with a raising of the finger, “A Royal, one who hosts the blood of the very god who created them, can have children. With that, they are the only ones who can host offspring. It is however known that they are the only ones, and their children will not have any more.”

“So you are suggesting that if we kill the Royal, then that entire line of monster can be slaughtered to a creature with little retaliation from the God?”

“Quick to summerise, but yes you are correct.” Solomon admitted with a daring smile, “Getting ideas I take it?”

“I am not that suicidal.” Maria called out without a moment’s thought, “Though… it would make for a great legend.”

“I guess it would.” Solomon admitted before looking up into the sky, “We are just a little ways off from town. Things should be a little bit interesting there.”

>Talk to the locals
>Have a conversation with some of the crew *Who?*
>Have a look around the place, there might be something interesting about here.

>>4550553
>>Talk to the locals

>>4550553
>Talk to the locals
Normally I would say look around but in a desert where people are used to keeping their heads down we may learn more by prying loose lips.

>>4550553
>Talk to the locals

>>4550553
>Have a look around the place, there might be something interesting about here.

>>4550553
>Talk to the locals

>>4550553
>Talk to the locals

testing

>>4550716
hello anon

Locals
>>4550559
>>4550560
>>4550565
>>4550660
>>4550701

Have a look around
>>4550579

>>4550553
>Talk to the locals
It's the first stop on what's probably an established pilgrimage route. Might be a good idea to gauge local opinions, learn of a place of worship (small chapel tucked away?)

>>4550716
Something on your mind anon?

They had finally arrived when the sun arose from behind the horizon and was halfway into the sky. What Maria witnessed was nothing much, but the modestly short but thick walls were something she had no arguments with. Already she could smell the spices and incense was enough to make Maria realize this was a town right on the frontiers of a hostile desert.

It did not take long, as Solomon easily convinced the guards to let their little posse into the place. Being the Miaph seems to have come with its benefits, especially when the man he was talking cowarded under his gaze.

“I’m going to go about and talk to the locals.” Maria said to Solomon as she got off her camel.

“Understood, do you wish for a guard with you?”

Maria was about to agree, but something completed a different response, “No, I think I will be fine. If you would excuse me.”

With that Maria left, taking to the streets without much of a care. The activity was much less than the Capital of the Miaphate, but that much was to be expected from an outside city. It actually gave a minor charm that Maria liked, though it followed that she felt the same way about any settlement that belonged to man.

As if it was by instinct Maria was drawn to a market, the place with a few stalls lining the area. From her sight there was a great many things, ranging from modestly exotic fruits to even the incense that was being offered. Upon closer inspection, Maria noticed that they might be the things she missed the chance to get from the Market the previous day.

“Hehe, have you heard? There was some action down south.” A passersby said as they passed by Maria.

“What kinda action? Last time you said that I almost got chewed up by a Borrcers.” His partner announced with a huff.

However lastly Maria turned to the sounds of a wagon slowly drawn. To her surprise, it was an man wearing a thick apron with a beast of burden in front of him. Both looked ancient, grey whiskers about the mule’s mouth while the man’s beard covered his neck and burnt to the tips.

The two were struggling to move what Maria assumed was some kind of ore that she was too ignorant to tell. While the two’s combined effort seemed useless against it, Maria had the feeling if she helped that it would become trivial.

>Collect the Spices that Maria had been eyeing
>Listen to the information that might be vital to Maria’s travels
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.

>>4550923
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.
When in doubt, act like the saint we are.

>>4550923
>>Collect the Spices that Maria had been eyeing
The Spice must flow

>>4550923
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.

>>4550923
>Collect the Spices that Maria had been eyeing

>>4550923
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.
Spices get more watered down the closer they are to the end point. It's one of the most basic factoids I remember learning about the spice trade from school, so I think it's reasonable that we do too. When we get spices, we want them as close to the original source as we can.
Eg. The trick is to pour some water into the barrel of spices as you sell it. The spices absorb the water and expand as you travel so that you're constantly selling spice from "full" barrels.

>>4550952
I didn't even know that was a merchant trick. Nice anon.

>>4550923
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.

>>4550923
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.

>>4550923
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.

>>4550923
>Help the ancient man, as that's what a follower of the Lord should do.

Ancient Man
>>4550927
>>4550941
>>4550952
>>4551022
>>4551064
>>4551148
>>4551225

Collect Spices
>>4550932
>>4550951

There was of course the temptation for Maria to go take advantage of the markets, but at last she knew what was more proper.

So Maria walked to the man, putting herself behind the two wheeled cart and giving it a nice push.

“Oh my!” The man said as the cart was finally moving forward at a nice pace, “Th-thank you ma’am! Coming to help an old man like me.”

“It is nothing, just a little out of my way.” Maria answered with a smile, “Where to?”

“Just on the outskirts of town is all.” He answered with a solemn smile, “I shall lead the way.”

With a rythmic tapping of his cane on the sandstone, the two of them coming upon a small stone hut. Maria could not help but admit the adobe was actually a good bit smaller than all the houses near it, and Maria could not help but also notice the lack of a reasonable chimney.

“Right here.” The man said as they went went to the side to reveal an calm open fire. She could not help but notice the lack of air pumps about it, which gave Maria the impression this man was not smithing iron. Her hint was right, as the man unloaded green blocks of ore onto a table.

“Hehe, copper gets pretty heavy if you are not careful.” He joked before settling before opening a rather large vat and placing the stones he aquired into it, “There we go, thank you very much miss.”

“You’re welcome.” Maria gave a short bow before looking the man over, “Who are you, sir?”

“Me? Hidad ‘Iilhi” He championed while making a mocking motion with his muscles, “Hehe, what about you?”

“I am…” Maria was about to give the man a false name however she thought differnt for a moment, “Maria Louise Regnia.”

“A mouthful of a name. Purple hair and eyes, you are a noble from a distant land arn’t you?”

Maria instinctively moved her hand to make sure her disguise was disheveled from the work. However, not a strand of hair was showing about her neck.

“You know, those you fear already suspect you are here.”

“Who knows?”

“I… forget the name he uses now.” The man answered while rubbing his head for a moment, “Does not matter, you have helped me so I shall help you! Do you have any armaments that need repair?”

“I… do.” Maria answered, taking out the rusted blade she received from the Saint of Altmer. She was half tempted to keep the weapon away from him, but in the end she laid it out for the man.

“Well well, you have brought to me quite the item.” The man laughed while picking it up, “This might be as old as I am!”

“Is it, repairable?” Maria dared to ask the smith.

“Indeed, that is what the copper is for.” The man answered before looking Maria over, “Though your muscles and stature, let along you are carrying a spear on your back. You are not a swordswoman are you?”

“I will admit, I have used my Partisan Blade more often.”

“Then, I can simply modify that weapon instead. The metal it is made of is quite intriguing I would say.”

>Allow him to work on the Partisan blade
>No, Maria does not want to ruin the sword by simply melting it down
>Give Maria an Axe, fuck it.

>>4551366
>Give Maria an Axe, fuck it.
Embrace our roots

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>>4551366
>Axe-Sword of Egypt! Khopesh!

>>4551366
>Allow him to work on the Partisan blade
The chopping power of an axe is derived from the strength of the wielder's arm muscle. Which I don't think is adequate in our case.

>>4551366
>Allow him to work on the Partisan blade

>>4551366
>Allow him to work on the Partisan blade

>>4551366
>Allow him to work on the Partisan blade

Man. Everyone loves a spear for some reason.

>>4551363
>Axe-Sword of Egypt! Khopesh!
If it was a key or something we would have been told, if it had magical properties other than being bless by the lord we would have noticed, and we can try to pray and metaphorically refill the gas on blessing the sword if that's a worry.
If there are any inscriptions i'd also like to think we weren't dumb enough to not copy them.

Uh, this?
>>4551379
>>4551630

Axe Motherfuckers
>>4551373

Partisan Blade
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“Alright, do what you need then.” Maria answered while taking out her blade.

The old man happily took the blade, setting it into the open fire. To Maria’s surprise the spear’s blade instantly became red hot, as if the coal bed was of industrial quality. With another swirft movement, the man took the old God-Slaying blade and threw it into the smelter to his right.

It did not take long, the ancient man removing the now malleable brass and beating it into the red hot blade. Maria of course could not tell what was happening, but she knew it was all going to her benefit.

Soon the blade was staunched and beaten again and again, revealing something quite equisite. Instead of a straight black blade, the edges and internal designs were coated in a bronze color. At the center, where the blade has its two side blades an eye is resting there.

“The eye of the Lord.” Maria called out as she accepted the blade, “Who… are you?”

“I am just a simple smith.” The man answered before giving a small smile, “You should head on your way, Maria. I am sure a few are wondering where you had gone.”

With that Maria inched herself away from the old man, looking away for just a moment before looking back. However when she did there was no more smithy, not even a sandstone building in her view.

“Was I…” Maria’s worries were wiped when she looked back down at her hand, within it laying the blade that was just forged. With a sigh she took the weapon and placed it upon her back, though tempted to hide the eye she was not too sure.

Would it be alright if she displayed her faith proudly?

That question was forever still on her mind as she arrived at the caravan, the men all looking refreshed while the two maids and ward recovered a little bit. Solomon of course was the first to notice her return, giving a wave, “Welcome back, how was the town?”


“It was modest, if a bit… odd.” Maria answered while getting up onto her camel, “Everything good here?”

“Yes… they are.” Solomon answered before a flash of something went across his face, “It… seems you did have an eventful trip.”

>Travel without worry, as the old man said those who suspect Maria is here already know
>Keep the disguise, but the spear shall stay out as a symbol
>No, incognito is the best

>>4551800
>Keep the disguise, but the spear shall stay out as a symbol
The gods know. The people don't.

>>4551800
>Travel without worry, as the old man said those who suspect Maria is here already know

>>4551800
>No, incognito is the best
Spies don't act like spies even if their identity is compromised.

>>4551800
>No, incognito is the best
Those who remain ignorant of our presence should remain so

>>4551800
>Wear full plate under your disguise to make people think you're a knight pretending to be a traveler rather than a foreign Noble

Complete Incognito
>>4551820
>>4551876

Partial
>>4551814
>>4552049

Release all of the diguise
>>4551814

>>4552243
I'm willing to vote for partial for the tiebreaker. We do generally want news of whatever we do in this pilgrimage to be traceable back to us when we get back.

>>4552252
Eh, for the most part its leaning towards Partial, so yes. Don't worry, I have ideas here.

>>4552255
Partial works the best anyway. Too good a disguise and we get no public credit to combat Chloe's fame. Partial means rumours exaggerate and spiral out of control by the time they make it back to Austin while we just smile knowingly at any attempt to get a straight answer out of us to further cascade them.

As they continued their trip Maria began to change a few things about her wear. Gone was the cloak, replacing it was Maira’s medium plate armor and an iron helm that covered her face. The armor itself was a combination of cloth and scale, making it obviously from the local area. However the metal was blackened, and the golden highlights was enough to draw a reasonable amount of eyes to it.

However what Maria made sure was prominent was the spear upon her back. While she did not want these activities drawn straight towards her, an image of a great noble knight on pilgrimage was enough to make Maria more than happy with the potential outcomes. The Lord as her guide, Maria was sure to make way.

Like that they traveled for a day, taking rest at the sun’s highest within a cave of sandstone. It was when the sun slowly set that Maria and Solomon were sitting next to one another.

Maria herself was looking out onto the setting sun, “So how much further will we be going?”

“We will be coming across the city of Maleun by tomorrow, and then after that we are looking at two more days.” Solomon answered as he recited the directions, “In Maleun, we will release the knowledge of Dahia to the world.”

“You seem to know your way around your Empire well.” Maria answered with a smile, “Your people are lucky to have you for sure.”

“Indeed they are.” The young dictator willingly gloated with a smile, “What of the up and coming Empire’s? Are they worthy to be my equals?”

“I am firmly able to say the current heir is not.” Maria answered without a second thought, “He is a fool, easily sucked into a fantasy without any regards for if its real or not. Include into that he is literally meant to be a puppet of his Vassals, and I do not see him growing any better.”

“So I take that as a no?”

“Indeed.”

“And what of the other? I have heard their succession permits an election of sorts, correct?”

“You are correct. So you are asking what Elric would be like?”

“Yes! I cannot expect much as I’m not even competing against him, but it would give me a more sound knowledge in the occurances.”

>Elric can be an equal, he has the potential.
>The boy lacks ambition. Though do not hold that against him, as while he use to not look towards the crown he is still of able body.
>He is not, simply put. If it was not for Maria’s poking the man would just allow his brother to run over himself.

>>4552278
>Elric can be an equal, he has the potential,
although it needed Maria's poking to wake his fire.

>>4552278
>Elric can be an equal, he has the potential.
>"Now why do you wish to know solomon? Are you intending to influence politics in austin? or just looking for a friendly face in the west? Or perhaps your trying to find someone to help sate a war-gods bloodlust if I can't prove them lesser than they claim?"

>>4552278
>Elric can be an equal, he has the potential.

>>4552278
>Elric can be an equal, he has the potential.

>>4552278
>At first glance he lacks ambition due to melancholy, but the turnaround when victory over his brother became a possibility is astounding. He does not simply take advice, evaluates the thought process behind it to best understand and adjust to the new situation. The fools that wanted a puppet monarch would have ironically been better off with him at the helm if they were not filled with such avarice for increasing power and wealth. He would have lent his ear if they could make even a coherent argument on the importance of their fiefdoms or formed a minor coalition.

He has potential.
>>4552283
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>>4552362

“I would say that if Elric was to become Emperor, he would be your equal. At one point he was not, however thanks to a little prodding the boy realized what true potential he has.” Maria answered back with a small huff.

“Something the matter with my question?”

“Are you asking that as a potential friend of your fellow empire, or as someone desiring who is still considering feeding bloodthirsty gods?”

The man went red for a moment, both in surprise and in anger, however that went away before he spoke again, “That is… hurtful for you to say. Do you think I am always looking for some kind of advantage?”

“You did say you were ambitious, so I can never leave things at that.”

“Indeed I did say that.” The young man admitted while shaking his head, “It was simply a topic of conversation, something to get the wheels moving.”

“You choose a topic that was quite heavy for casual chatting.”

“Indeed, seems I was mistaken.” Solomon admitted before turning back to Maria, “However, I do not believe we really have spoken anything besides my Empire and its workings.”

“Well…” Maria thought to herself of the reason why that is, “Maybe because it's interesting?”

“Maybe it is interesting, I would be interested in such things as well.” Solomon admitted as the sun finally set, “However I do have other interests and I am sure you do.”

“You have me there Solomon.” Maria was grave to admit the error herself, “So… why don’t you start us.”

“Why don’t you?” Solomon fired back, “I have told you lots of myself already.”

“Hmph, firing back the responsibility back to me.” Maria fired back with a wave of the hand.

>Tell him about Maria’s climbing adventures when she was young
>Talk about the Otome Book that she is currently having written
>Force him to tell her something!

>>4552627
>Tell him about Maria’s climbing adventures when she was young

>>4552627
>Talk about the Otome Book that she is currently having written
Ghost written technically, but he doesn't really need to know

>>4552627
>Talk about the Otome Book that she is currently having written

>>4552627
>Tell him about Maria’s climbing adventures when she was young

>>4552627
>Talk about the Otome Book that she is currently having written

>>4552627
>Force him to tell her something!

>>4552627
>Talk about the Otome Book that she is currently having written

>>4552627
>Tell him the Otome book you've been writing

I love giving Solomon ideas that we're alien in this world

>>4552627
>Tell him a story, the first story we heard on this world was from a previous title in a series of otome games. Why not tell another?
If that doesn't come to mind QM, we can go to a classic story like Kaguya.

>>4552627
>Talk about the Otome Book that she is currently having written
He knows we climb things. This is better.

Climbing
>>4552640
>>4552687

Otome Book
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Force
>>4552716

“Fine, I enjoy books.” Maria said while folding her legs, “Fictional ones, mainly.”

“Like the great epics of old?” Solomon asked with a raised brow.

“No, I like the more recent ones.” She stated while leaning back a little, “Stories about heroes, villians, and love. Where they all fight against one another for who shall get the happy ending.”

“So… the happy ending would be whoever gets achieves love?”

“Hmph, you know Solomon, you can atleast act ignorant.” Maria fired back with a playful pout.

“Sorry sorry, though I have not seen…” The man thought to himself for a moment, “Any stories like that. Where do you get them from?”

“You would like to know that.” Maria laughed while shaking her head, “Do not worry, as one is currently being written now. While I was writing one, I did not have nearly the amount of time the other girl has.”

“She must be an eccentric mind.”

“Fein Kers surely does. Sometimes I regret hooking her up with my brother.” Maria admitted with a solemn laugh, “She carries in her blood the Morse, you see. So you can expect a series of complications and insanity that my brother is currently going through.”

“I can as I lived that life everyday for five years.” Solomon answered with a coy smile, “Right now I bet you they are linging him up for a dual against her father right now!”

With that the two gave a laugh, though Maria’s was soon stopped when she realised something, “You’re… joking right?”

“I… sorry about your loss.”

“Pff, I would think my brother can handle himself just fine.” Maria reassured before facing the man again, “What about yourself, do you have any interests?”

“Falconing.” Solomon answered without a thought, “Though I regret not visiting their cages these days. Things have been too busy for me to open them.”

“Sounds fun, by chance can I order them to take out smaller birds?”

“I belive they can,” Solomon answered before giving a devilish smile, “Do you want one to take care of that problem?”

>Yes, Falcon Cool
>Maria will be getting a kitten thankyou!
>Other animals
>No animals at all

Hold up. I thought Kers was a separate ethnic group from the Morse before. I could buy her being an offshoot, but I never got the impression she actually was related to morsemen before. Especially with her comments about how her people can easily handle morsemen invasion as if she wasn't one.

>>4553000
You don't think they ever married Morseman to get that strategic alliance?

>>4552993
>No animals at all

>>4552993
>It's a lovely offer, but she or whatever gods are conspiring have attacked Melody with birds before. I do not know how far that dominion over birds (and possibly other flying creatures) may stretch.
Hopefully we didn't insult his falcon collection by comparing them to songbrds
>I am however considering a kitten to restrict the movements of a pesky bird and it's owner.

>>4553003
i guess I can see that, but it would have to be at least a little distant for her to not act like they're her cousins instead of enemies to slaughter. I figured it was more of a nearby
germanic tribe than one she has direct blood from. Given the general boogeyman nature of Morsemen in Austin, some idiot would have had to be dumb enough to try an bully her about it right in front of our face?
So I guess I should adjust my headcanon image of things a bit and go with the Morsemen being asgard and Kers being some sort of Vanir equivalent? Not a 1:1 of course, although Kers does have the health and fertility traits of the Vanir down if you look at things from the right POV.

I was also wondering if you had combined norseman with moors as a play on words which would make them some sort of north african vikings with settlements around the norway equivalent as a result of their travels. So Kers being that also came up as a bit of a shock.

If Kers is part morsemen and she knew about the bird because of our heritage, is the that fucking bird going to try and make Solomon's men turn traitor to stop us at some point?

>>4552993
>Yes, Falcon Cool
The birb my evade it somehow but it’s worth trying. Also I’m surprised Kers is related to the morseman

>>4552993
>Yes, Falcon Cool
>Small bird must die.
I swear if that Yandere has taken our brothers ability to walk we're gonna pop both her ovaries.

>>4553061
We regularly spar with him. He's probably beaten them all and is relieved that they're easier than fighting us.

>>4553084
I was more worried about her Yandere tendencies than her families combat ability.

No Animals
>>4553005

Kitten
>>4553046

Falcon
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>>4553061

>>4553046
You know, if there was someone who attempted to Bully Kers, do you think they would have lived for much longer?

“A Falcon would not be bad at all.” Maria answered with a smile.

“Then when I get the chance I will have the beast brought to you.” Solomon answered back with a strong determination in his voice.

“I will be awaiting the day.” Maria answered back before cracking a small smile, “See, that was not so bad.”

“Indeed I guess you are right. Though I am ashamed of myself for not bringing you to my falconry when we were in my city.” Solomon gave a solemn sigh, “I do look forward towards this book that is being written. Would you have any suggestions in the meantime?”

“Fufu, I can’t really give any as they have yet to exist.” Maria answered with a small snicker.

“You are forever filled with mysteries, aren't you.”

“Don’t they make me better though?”

“They are intriguing.” He complimented before giving a smile Maria could not really place, “But atlast, I hope that sometime in my life I can solve them all.”

“Flattery, I should expect nothing less of you Solomon.” Maria said even as her face was getting red.

“Small steps at first.” Solmon said we he rose from his seat and pulled Maria up to him, “While our time is limited, everystep is worth it.”

“Charming…” Maria felt a small warmness in her chest, “However, it is time for us to move.”

“You have me there.” Solomon answered while letting Maria go, “It will be a big day soon, as we ride to Maleun.”

“It will indeed, Solomon.”

>Continue to flirt with the man on the ride over
>Go talk to Melody to see how she is fairing
>Check on how able Dahia is for the coming events.
>Speak to the Morseman

>>4553371
She's very impressionable. They just have to be mean girls about it and frame any retaliation as barbaric lunacy. Physical bullying may not work but constantly mocking her table manners, and unladylike disposition can skirt a line where demanding a duel or hurting the bullies in question isn't an option.

>>4553394
>Go talk to Melody to see how she is fairing
It's been a while since we've talked to our dear #1 maid.

>>4553394
>Go talk to Melody to see how she is fairing

>>4553394
>Continue to flirt with the man on the ride over

>>4553394
>Go over the itinerary with Melody and Dahia
>Pray
We need more prayer for it to be a proper pilgrimage.

>>4553484
You raise a good point. We do need more prayer on this trip.

>>4553484
>>4553486
true dat yo

>>4553394
>>Go talk to Melody to see how she is fairing

Understood
>>4553423
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>>4553484
>>4553532

Flirt
>>4553453

As the night’s glowing moon crossed the sky Maria brought her camel back a little. With that simple motion, she was now riding next to Melody and Dahia. Both girls gave a semi-respectful bow as they showed worn smiles.

“So, how has the training been fairing the two of you?” Maria asked they they passed over a dune.

“Its been, ugh.” Melody answered while rubbing her head, “Its just been so hot and cold. Are we passing into hell or something?”

“I do not think so, Melody.” Maria answered with a small shaking of the head, “This is a Pilgrimage, they are never supposed to be easy on the body.”

“I understand. I am sorry for my lapse in faith there.” The girl answered while giving a quick bow.

“Melody Melody, don’t worry so much over it though. You are sticking with us are you not?”

“Y-Yes I am! To the end Mistress!”

“Good.” Maria finished while turning towards Dahia, “And what of yourself?”

“I have been, good?” She admitted while shaking her head for a moment, “Its just, strange.”

“What is?”

“The winds and the sands, how they move.” She answered while looking from side to side, “Its as if they are alive.”

“Alive? Would you say they are watching you?”

“I… don’t know.” She admitted with worry crossing her face.

“By chance has something like this happened before?”

“Y-yes! When I escaped them the same thing happened.”

Maria could not help but catch that line, “You never said how you got away. What exactly happened?”

“Oh, I never did say.” She placed her hands on a flatten stomach, “B-back when I was pregnant I reached out towards some birds in the sky. To my suprise, they came to my help and shatted the window that was keeping me in. However…”

“They never helped you afterwards.”

The girl gave a solemn nod to the issue. So it seems the girl might have used her ability, but it might have also been a nice slight against the Baltic God. So when the chance to fuck with the cult were gone, the god simply abandoned one of its children.

Still, there was a grand issue there that needed taken care of.

>Advise they begin a group prayer
>Start singing some hymns, and teach them to Dahia.
>Maybe… Maria should see about bringing Solomon into this.

>>4553670
>Start singing some hymns, and teach them to Dahia.

>>4553670
>>Start singing some hymns, and teach them to Dahia.


The birds connection is interesting, but has a decent chance of being a coincidence since Chloe is near peak demigod without outward appearances of one while Dahlia is extremely obvious. Of course we must remain paranoid and remember to ask Solomon if the method h used to disguise himself could be used on and maintained on a demigod like Chloe unknowingly to disguise her heritage later.
And the extra paranoid theory is that the civil war about to start has been planned by the same coalition of gods trying to take down Austin in order to make the conflict spill over.

>>4553700
That level of keikaku is totally god like

>>4553700
You know, after all we’ve learned I’m curious as to why Chloe had normal eyes, even though she didn’t have powers yet, despite her crazy plot armor. If it wasn’t related to her god blood, either we underestimated how much the birb is helping her, there’s something else at play or she’s something new and because of that the usual traits didn’t appear on her

>>4553670
>>Advise they begin a group prayer

>>4553670
>Start singing some hymns, and teach them to Dahia.
Maria sucks at singing so it might be good practice to sing some hymns with feeling.

>>4553670
Maybe the gods that help Dahlia is the same as Chloe Loveheart.

>>4553827
Could also be the same kind of God but a different one. Or it could be a different one depending on the bird.

>>4553670
>Start singing some hymns, and teach them to Dahia.

>>4553670
>Start singing some hymns, and teach them to Dahia
>Sing the hymn of Matthew 6:33
>Seek ye first thy kingdom of God and his righteousness. And all his things shall be added into you.

Perfect for a pilgrim song

Hymns
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>>4554022

Group Prayers
>>4553793

Uh, the birds don't mean anything. Birds are the most convenient thing that you can bring to a city.

>>4554105
thanks for clarifying

Thus came the issue in Maria’s mind. It seems that at least one god was trying to spy on them using the blood of Dahia, and giving them such information was not in her mind of doing things. There was really only one possible way Maria could think of to ward off the watchful eyes of a demented God.

“Then we shall sing.” Maria answered out with a firm authoritative in her voice.

Melody gave a solemn nod to the notion as the worry was on Dahia’s face, “Uh, my apologies that I am just a little ignorant in the words.”

“Thats alright, and honestly they are going to be in the language of the lord so it might be even more gibberish to you.” Maria admitted with a small chuckle, “Don't worry, just repeat after us.”

The girl gave a cautious nod, but seemed more than willing. With it all settled they began, first singing the ‘Lord and his Salvation’.

Indeed that was the thing Maria noted about the Lord’s language. It was somehow a language that she knew, but would always be different. However whenever she sang it there was always the nice feeling of being uplifted, the small amount of divinity spared to give his people knowledge that yes, the Lord is always here with them.

The reactions were of course different to everyone who looked their direction. The Morse simply gave no real heed to their words, the barbaric men likely taken to tolerance of other faiths to heart because of their job.

Matarid was looking a little worried while the words were being sung, and maybe a little bit bothered. Maria knew that the girl was going to be a little harder to convince, as unlike maybe Solomon who was obviously considering apostasy she had nothing to gain and everything to lose.

Speaking of the man himself, Solomon looked over with what Maria guess was a minor set of pride, however that was soon washed away as he continued to listen to Maria’s singing more. Yeah she was not the best, she gave up that opportunity when she entered the battlefield.

Soon the deserts slowly turned from several mounds of sand back into a reasonable sandstone. This was soon followed by the sudden existence of numerous that seemed to spotted the landscape. Plants gave way to farmland, which Maria was certain was one hell of a job trying to keep growing. However, the girl noticed how the farmhands and families were no where to be seen.

“Something is not right.” Solomon called out as he noticed all the signs too, “Stay on guard men!”

As they did the Morse gave out a small murmur across all of them. It seemed they were all itching for a fight, and what was happening made them think one was coming this way.

However as they got closer Maria noticed that the people were still around. The occasional opening of doors and such were enough to let her know that.

However when they came across guardless gates, she knew something was terribly wrong.

>Seek out the guard!
>Go to the local lord and find out what exactly happened.
>Door to door, best not to let any authority know of their arrival.

>>4554135
>Go to the local lord and find out what exactly happened.

>>4554134
>Door to door, best not to let any authority know of their arrival.
Let's show solomon how to work around the political infrastructure.

>>4553829
I think it's still too much of a longshot, but something worth considering or warning so that it can be planned around or a contingency made rather than waste time being surprised later. Some gods spread surprisingly far under different local names.And even if the QM deconfirmed it, it's still good roleplay to not act like it was.
>>4554134
>Mention that Dahia felt like the desert itself was watching and have a lookout stationed. A monster invasion is the modus operandi to worry about here.
>Door to Door. This might be a divine assassination attempt on Dahia and we don't want some foolish local lord to pick sides hoping the gods can finish Solomon off.

>>4554135
>Go to the local lord and find out what exactly happened.

>>4554135
>Door to door, best not to let any authority know of their arrival.

Local Lord
>>4554141
>>4554251

Door to door
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>>4554340

“I wonder what happened here.” Maria called out as they advanced into the city proper.

The place of course looked barren, but there was great evidence of at least some kind of mayhem occuring. The slight sounds of rustling was enough to show the place was alive, but atlast no one seemed to want to come out.

Soon enough when they arrived at the market square the evidence was obvious, with items thrown everywhere. The mess continued onwards from the spot, leaving a path of destruction right towards the greatest building in the area.

“Monster attack.” Solomon called out upon seeing the ruins.

“I think you are very much right there Solomon.” Maria answered while taking another moment to look around, “Any ideas why?”

“I cannot, though there is a reason for it. Otherwise there would be no city for us to step in.”

“Alright then, spread out and look for survivors!” Maria ordered everyone around her, “I will be seeing about the locals myself. Matarid come.”

“U-understood Malika!”

As they left Maria was not expecting to hear footsteps coming behind her, which were in the form of Solomon. The man simply shined a smile which was enough for Maria to lament. The man can do what he wants by Maria’s concerns, she wasn’t his mother.

“So which house are you going to knock on first?” Solomon asked as they came to a stop.

“I feel, this one here shall provide us the best result.” Maria answered as she turned on her heels and knocked on the door.

There was a few whispers coming from the other side just as the wood rang. Indeed Maria’s guess was just right, as within moments the door opened to a rather slim middleaged man. Though she noticed the most admament feature was the imbeded look of terror that was on his face, “W-who are you!? W-what do you want?”

“I am just a traveling Pilgrim.” Maria answered as the armor protected the rest of her identity, “What in the world happened?”

“A Viserator came, that's what!” The man sounded off with worry embeded in his voice, “Tore through the market square and walked up to the Mayor’s mansion.”

“A… Viserator? Why would one be here? How long ago?”

“Uh, j-just this morning ma’am.” He answered before his eyes seemed to darken, “H-he said he needed sacrifices for his Queen.”

“The Queen.” Solomon called out before making his way to the front, “You said, ‘Sacrifices for the Queen’!”

The man’s face seemed to cowar more, however he held no power against Solomon’s divine voice, “YES! I-I think he wanted to start with our Lord’s daughter!”

>Ask more questions of the man
>Run straight for the Palace
>Talk to Solomon about what the hell this situation is
>Other

>>4554574
Fuck yeah busting down doors and cracking skulls like the Gestapo

>>4554627
>Talk to Solomon about what the hell this situation is
dude must know what's their objective

>>4554627
>Talk to Solomon about what the hell this situation is while walking to the palace

>>4554627
>Talk to Solomon about what the hell this situation is
We're going to kill it's queen. What weapons and what sized force will we need to get close?

>>4554627
>Talk to Solomon about what the hell this situation is. I really should know better than to think problems not getting in my way are an option.
We're a princess. We aren't evading this boss fight so we might as well buckle up and gut this thing. It could also be what Dahia sensed before.
>Run straight for the Palace

OK. I really wasn't going to go for fucking up a dragon, but think we have several ideas we can reference from chunni or past proximity to chunni in our past life alone.
Is it possible to make enough alcohol to knock out a dragon?
Do we know how to make dynamite or nitro glycerin?
Depower it like we do a Carnite?
As much as I really really want to turn her into a mount for a laugh, I don't think we're strong enough to force it into submission via bopping it on the head with a bible and there's always a chance it decides to play pretend for shits and giggles to get access to an entire school full of princesses. So the Saint Martha route is out.
Seigfreid route?
What does dragon taste like? Are we going to have a barbecue and accidentally make a village of immortal worshippers of the lord? As far as gods go (dragons tend to occupy a blurry line between god and not god where it not being a god is a matter of opinion, so eating a queen = close enough) it's a better snack than what Saint Almer had to eat.

>>4554627
>Talk to Solomon about what the hell this situation is

>>4554697
But I want us to have the dragon as a pet not as a snack to nom on

>>4554723
Too big a risk. it might be trying to trick us for a massive feast, or Chloe faction might mess with it and cause it to rampage.

>>4554627
>Run straight for the Palace

Hey Solomon, what do you think if we try to kill it
>>4554632
>>4554637
>>4554674
>>4554697

Other
>>4554728

“Kukuku…. FUAHAHA!” Maria announced into the air a great laugh while Solomon was looking at her with confusion, “A dragon to slay? Solomon, how big of a force do we need to slay such a thing?”

“How big? Uh,” The man seemed to think for a moment, “They are mostly slain by squads of adventurers, though those men would always have some kind of weapon able to pierce the beast’s hide.”

“So what, are you saying we do not have something that can achieve that?”

“Well I would-” The man shook his head before turning his full profile to Maria, “Are you really thinking of fighting it!”

“Of course. The beast is obviously terrorizing people and I will not stand down when given a chance to fight.”

“And you realize that…” Solomon shook his head, “You know, why am I even afraid.”

“So you have convinced yourself?”

“No, its still the most stupid idea I have heard and is surely going to get us and my friends killed.” Solomon answered back without even a hint of remorse in his voice, “But if I cannot help kill a single vistorator, then following through with my ambition of a new world is impossible!”

“So, have any ideas? Like how we are going to ultimately kill it and why its even here.” Maria’s smile grew from ear to ear, “And don’t think for a second, if the queen is in our way I will end its life as well.”

“To slay the beast that not even the greatest hero of the Miaphate can compete against.” The Demigod simply shook his head before giving a laugh, “The creatures are big and easily tired, he is likely still nearby. Peasant, do you know?”

The man who had since looked at them with mortified faces of pure fear simply pointed in what seemed to be a random direction.

“So it went South? Tsk, I guess you are getting your wish my love.” Solomon answered with a sigh, “Thats where we would have been heading.”

“So the Queen… she’s likely at Ca’Ren isn’t she?”

“The Deserted City of the Mononites, a fitting place for her to roost and right where we want to go.” Solomon simply shook his head at the world he was in, “Well, if I have to be honest any size will do. If we use my men I expect almost all of them to die, and if we go by ourselves it will be much easier to fight.”

“You are talking as if you will always be coming with me.”

“Look, I am already taking a chance in wanting to make you my wife. If I am going to let you go and get yourself killed without at least try and make sure you don’t. And of course get the prestige.”

“Charming.”

“Not the aim here, I’m being realistic.”

>Go alone anyways, because fuck it!
>Just the duo, no need to fight without others in the way
>Bring the entire force with them, they are going to need everyman to fight it.
>Other, ideas
>FUCK NO YOU ANONS ARE SUICIDAL

>>4554915
>Just the duo, no need to fight without others in the way
At best bring one or two of the best morsemen we have

>FUCK NO YOU ANONS ARE SUICIDAL
you knew what we were getting into op, now chillex and flix

>>4554915
>FUCK NO YOU ANONS ARE SUICIDAL

>>4554915
>Just the duo, no need to fight without others in the way
>Also volunteers only
Who wants to live forever?

>>4554915
>Other, ideas
>Introduce the concept of extermination.
>Rouse the working class, get them building a trap for the queen in the desert.
>Produce plenty of explosives and harsh noise generating objects.
>Bring out as much incense and toxic chemical releasing plants as possible.
>Finally wheel bound carts that can be pulled by disposable animals.

We will drug the creatures by letting them feast upon creatures near an intoxicating burned substance and slay them while they're weakened.

From there, we isolate the queen with the noise producing weapons and will lure it into a trap where It can be killed. The death of the gods weapon at the hands of their abused.

>>4554915
>Just the duo, no need to fight without others in the way
Might be a worthy enough task to become a saint.

>>4554915
>Bring the entire force with them, they are going to need everyman to fight it.
We need meatshields to take a few attacks

>>4554915
>We need to make at least one wagon full of drugs. I'm assuming it'll try to bite at us or the wagon at some point, so it's a good method to make it ingest some
>Get a map and advice on the terrain. If we can set the stage for attack we can explode nearby rock formations and crush it in an avalanche.
> Pepper spray by the barrel to blind it along with some milk for ourselves to wash it out if we get it on ourselves. Maybe a wagon full of that set to explode in it's face after a bite? We might need some masks and goggles?
>Several of our top men willing to take the risk. Not too many or else it ruins the element of surprise, but enough to man all of the misc strategies.
https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-of-lizards-from-home-with-simple-and-effective-ways/
Coffee seems to kill lizards and it was mentioned that they heat up easily. I'd wager we can kill one via heat exhaustion if it's heart rate was forcibly increased?
>Any dangerous cliffs we can collapse after luring it near a bridge if it doesn't fly? If it does fly, we lure it inside the canyon.
>>4554915
QM. We are a princess. Dahia might be a demigod princess due to her importance. You dumped a dragon in there that is actively looking for noble princess like sacrifices. Narrative causality dictates that fucking thing is going after us like a goddamn terminator. If you didn't want us to get ready for a boss fight you shouldn't have started pumping boss music at max volume on the ghettoblaster.