Fortress of Hope

18

All the way or a strange quest.

- Isn't it too cool to climb impassable mountains? Ehan asked Tarka dubiously as they followed the boy Puchkens had sent to escort the nobles to Virker along the cobbled alley.

“We’ll find out from Virker,” Tark remarked gloomily. - Now I understand why so many people are eliminated from the first round. A crowd of rods.

“I think there are a lot of people looking for workarounds, like us,” Ehan said thoughtfully.

- I hope we will be the first at Virker, - Tark agreed with his friend worriedly and looked back angrily.

That is why, of all the friends in Chartier, it was Nick who brought it? Now protect your empty-headed sister from this preoccupied dog.

These two, or rather, three, if you count the dog, felt great. It was as if they were on a pleasure trip, and not in a serious competition, success in which could qualitatively affect their future life.

The alley where the boy led them was quiet and deserted. And the owner himself came out to knock.

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