This time, there were other, “real” guards at the gate, so the identification procedure was delayed. Although, it would seem, with their experience, multiplied by years of service, everything should have been different. Everything was explained by the recent events in the Harbor and the tightened security measures. While the guards made her turn from side to side, passing amulets like metal detectors along her body, so that Val felt like she was being screened at the airport.

The elf wondered if it was worth going to the ruins of the former house and what should be done in such cases? The house was not insured and was listed as...