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– Well, why? Talk as much as you like. Communicate, be friends, but treat with respect. No “squeezing” or other nonsense. If someone has romantic feelings, mutual, naturally, I will not interfere. Just remember, these are not tavern girls, these are noble eshsheri. Act like it, guys!
Against the backdrop of my action, these words seemed unfair, but I had to urgently correct the situation that I myself had created. To nip in the bud the impression that everyone can do exactly the same. It is forbidden! It’s possible – only for me!
There were pops. Ezeroth stood next to me.
– Bravo! Couldn't have said it better, Ethan! Did you all hear? “He looked around the room and nodded with satisfaction.
Jumping off the table, I headed towards my friends, and Aiz followed me. The dining room was as quiet as a graveyard, except for Fat Ben's loud slurping sound. Never learned to eat silently after all these years, idiot!
Something happened in my soul, I couldn’t understand why I did this. First he launched Focus, then he embarrassed the girl, and now he pushed this speech. Three inexplicable actions in a day. Isn't it too much? The theft of the Focus was probably to blame. Once you break the law, you become more and more uncontrollable and do some crazy things.
For example: “The rest are not allowed, is it only possible for me?”
Where did this thought come from in my head?
“What did you tell Dean Blackrock’s daughter that she ran away like a thousand angry wasps were chasing her?” – Kayu asked when Aiz and I took our places.
I didn’t answer, silently grabbing the menu. He opened it to the third page and, without looking, pointed it with his finger. Over the years, I learned by heart where and what was written.
– And you, you cu
“Just keep in mind, if you offend her, she will complain to daddy,” Kayu warned me.
“And what will Dean Blackrock do to him?” – Jed grimaced, but immediately realized. – Exactly! Points!
– How do you know who she is? – I asked Kayu.
– Yes, yes. I managed to ask around a little while you were busy. Do you want me to tell you a little about everyone? – Kayu began to share with us what he managed to find out about the adepts.
– Which one do you think is the one? – Jed asked.
– Nobody. I pointedly pulled up the sleeves of my shirt.
– AND? – the fireman frowned.
Malachite was the first to decipher my hint.
– How so? But… But then… – He quickly looked around and fell silent, not wanting to discuss this in front of possible witnesses.
The spirits brought our order and I began to eat. I ate without rushing. Then I thought about it and ordered more. It turns out that he was quite hungry. We arrived late, and the dining room was quickly emptying. Soon, except for our company, there was no one left here.
“I sympathize, but I was sincerely happy for you,” Aiz suddenly said.
– Everyone is so mysterious! Maybe explain what you're talking about? – Jed couldn’t stand it. – They speak in riddles here. Dragons suck!
Aiz shoved Freckled in the shoulder.
–Watch your language, idiot!
And Kayu smiled contentedly and began to explain:
– When Focus finds the true one, a special mark appears on her hand, right? “He looked at Aiz and me, and we nodded in unison. “I believe that Ethan should have the same mark or something similar on his hand.”
– But there is no sign! – Jed stated the obvious.
– That's it, stupid! That's it!
Fireman was not offended by the dumbass. Instead he asked:
– So what should we do now? So, the Focus is gone?
“It seems so,” I admitted with a sigh. “Someone must have intercepted it, and that’s a problem.” Didn't you hear, no one found him?
My friends shook their heads negatively, and I realized that the artifact would not be found so easily.
– This is a serious problem, Derberg! – Ezeroth sympathized with me. “I wouldn’t want to be in your place, friend.”
And as soon as he finished speaking, something completely incredible happened.