10 Dangerous pets and dangerous talk (2/2)

He told everyone in detail about the information from the system. The guys were excited to learn more about the Inquisitor class.

Alexander got up and said in a low and strict voice:

\”I suggest you think about an important problem. We are, in fact, in a nursery right now. My son was playing computer games. The nursery is a zone for beginner development. The area of our activity is three miles at most.

What real monsters can do, we don't know. But we've met bears under the thirtieth levels. And it's safe to say that nothing good can come from expanding our zone of interest.

Such strong opponents will have to be killed one by one, and only by a group.

I think that you can't kill the wolfs!

If they become opposed to us, they will be reborn with us at our point of rebirth after being tied up. What will happen next, everyone understands.

I am not afraid! Yes, we may face a threat. But we will control the level of that threat from the very beginning. We will be able to kill the young werewolves if they betray their masters.

We evolve, we become stronger, which means we'll be able to deal with them.

The game is cruel but logical. On second thought, you'll all agree with that. And if it allows us to tame the monster, then we have a chance of success. Given the realities of this world, we must take our chances. We can't give up on such powerful helpers.\”

\”Have you thought about us, and what do you say about Turin and Velidaа living with us now?\” objected to him, Jim. \”What happens if those cute little animals attack Velida? Turin will be easily defeated.\”

\”I suggest we increase our security. We must restrict access to the castle to anyone outside the clan. Turin and Velida must live in the chapel. The chapel has enough room for two and is comfortable there. The carpenters will work here for a few more days. Turin and Velida can arrange their own homes to their liking. In the castle, all halls are closed with strong doors. Until the situation with the pets is clear, no open doors.

An indispensable condition for our existence is that we must learn everything about the world around us. We have no reference to the game, no desire to help the locals with information. Knowledge is power. We must not only accumulate knowledge but also carefully guard our secrets.

Tomorrow we'll go to the cemetery. I suggest we actively improve our detector and all those who have skills against monsters.

And by the way, Michael, it's your big mistake to let the selfishness choose your class. It's a mistake as a leader.\”

Dan was surprised. What a twist on the conversation! Turns out the leader doesn't take his place so well. Dan had something to argue with Alexander about his so-called selfishness.

\”And how did you plan to distribute our classes,\” he asked.

Alexander caught a challenge and a mockery of Dan's words. He answered in a calm voice:

\”Three warriors, three scouts, and the rest of the magicians or priests, Jim's trade had already fallen. This clan's development path is optimal for our existence.\”

\”I think you forgot one important thing, Alexander.\”

Dan stood up and wrapped his hands around everyone at the table. For the first time, he wanted to be a little honest and express his real thoughts:

\”We're all gathered here on duty. None of us chose this life of our own free will. We're not a battle group, not a player who knows how to exist in a guild or clan situation.

It's weird, but we're all here so-called 'white collars', collected by common misfortune under one roof.

Anyone can take the binding off the rebirth point and leave the group, this is a possibility, I checked. The only thing that keeps me from taking this step is the possibility of dying and finding me at a point near the location of the monsters.

I said that because we are children of our time and culture.

We are not made for the world of 'Sword and Magic', we are not people of the Middle Ages. We all have our fears and our problems with our heads. But inside each of us, the foundations of our civilization sits tight.

Alexander, if you are so nervous to play a tough leader with a dictatorship that will undoubtedly be based on a strict order, I assure you that soon you will be all alone.

Your freedom, the rest of your freedom will not be crushed.

As for your own will in choosing classes, you said yourself that the game is logical. It means that there is no useless classes in the game, all of them are important. Now we have several unique ways of development. And each of us has made a conscious choice.

My choice was influenced by a very gracious gift that encouraged me to choose the Inquisitor class. I admit that I acted spontaneously. But I assure you, I know for sure that there were many spontaneous decisions in my life, and all of them eventually helped me to achieve my desired goals.

As for the situation with pets, I fully support Alexander's decision. We have to take our chances.

Now I'll talk about the cemetery battle.

The improved development of only those classes that have skills against monsters, I think its wrong step. We must all seek our unique advantages against monsters. I repeat. This is the Castle of the Ancient Monster Hunters. There are no useless classes here. Tomorrow, everyone has to check their skills at the beginning. But then we must act as a complete group, improving the levels of all participants evenly. And this will continue until we master our classes at a sufficiently good level. Only then will we be able to consider options with free hunting.

\”Dan, but don't you deny that we need strict leadership?\”

\”Alexander, I don't deny and welcome strict leadership. Today we're going to talk about clan leadership. I repeat that army discipline and game guild and clan rules do not work in our case.

The player behind the monitor does not feel the pain of the blade of the sword cutting his body, and the soldier dies only once. Going the way of a regular army unit, we risk becoming psychopaths after another death. That's also worth considering.

We have a whole month to clean up two locations. The cemetery is a good area to start developing our classes. And if I have to sit next to it for a couple of weeks, but avoid unnecessary reincarnation, I'll sit there and not consider it a waste of time.\”

Dan finished his speech and sat down. He said a lot of things, he didn't want to be more open about his thoughts. Everybody was quiet. Dan understood Michael. The boss has to listen to his employees' opinions. Then he can do the analysis and make the right conclusion and the result.

The silence broke Nick's voice:

\”I'm tired of waiting. Are you sure you want to please us with the spectacle of the Inquisitor fighting the warrior? Sorry for the crude joke. As for my pet, I'll say it responsibly, I'll try to take my chances. I understand and take responsibility for the clan for my decision. In class, I agree with Dan, we have a right to choose. For development, I support Alexander! Dan's right, every class is unique and needs development. But first, we need to develop those who have the opportunity to reinforce the whole group. I insist on the development priority of the Soldier and the Spiritual.

Tomorrow we will practice the interaction of warriors and dexterous, supported by the magician and the Spiritual. The cemetery will become our testing ground, and the idea to spend a decent amount of time there is correct. The detectors and monster hunters will fight under the supervision of coordinated groups. Until then, our knight will act as a tank. Leo, you chose your path. Dan will be watching the fight, I hope his detection isn't just about personal involvement in the fight. But we'll always have our Inquisitor and Magician's back. Thank you for your attention.\”

\”I agree, I like that point of view,\” said John.

Leo was smiling and wouldn't say too many words. He agreed and probably thought that tomorrow he would have to be the first Knight. Tom and Ron were also silent about their decisions. Jim was sitting with a frowned face. He was worried about the fate of his teacher. What was interesting was that he had one thing in common with Leo. They had lips that kept a constant smile of weakness.

\”Who's against keeping werewolf pets?\” asked Michael.

There were no opponents, and the happy werewolves jumped out of their seats.

They were about to leave with their pets to start taming. But that's when Michael stopped their impulse:

\”Not so fast, Nick! We have to make an entire clan decision on another important question. It concerns you and your development as Clan Scout.

I'm the clan leader, but I can't decide all the important issues alone. We're moving to a new level of development. It's about the position of clan trade representative and clan financier. Turin has been successful in our business. But he is not like us. One of us has to lead trade operations. This case requires intellectual development. I'm sorry, Gandalf, but you and Jim have too much work to do. You'll have to work a lot on your own. Nick, you have good connections in the village, you need intelligence to develop your Scout skills. You understand me. Nick, are you willing to take over as the clan's chief trader?\”

\”No problem. I like the future. And I don't mind trading. I'm ready to be a sales agent for our clan.\” answered Nick.

\”Any suggestions? Do you have an objection? Any requests?\” said Michael.

All agreed that Nick could be a great clan merchant.

Dan felt like no one wanted to take extra responsibility. He was smiling and thinking about the benefits of his class. Dan didn't rush into leadership. He wasn't interested in the villagers, he felt a little contempt for the village.

The fact was, he was well aware of the new position of the players. The castle is the foundation of life under the Sword and Magic. Players took the position of local authorities. And all these villagers would become subordinates in the future. Players will pay for power with their blood. They will die for power. And no local aristocrats from the towns have any meaning.

The players have occupied the castle of the ancient monster hunters. They will grow in levels because they have no choice.

When everyone realized there were no more questions, John and Nick ran to the kitchen. They had to feed the little pets. Most of the guys left after them.

Michael, Alexander, and Dan were left in the room. Alexander had a cold look at Dan:

\”You shouldn't have done that, Dan. The clan needs to be united and united hard.\”

Dan grinned and shook his head.

\”Do you think we're immortal, Alexander? And I think our immortality is a lie that hides a terrible danger in itself. Every death will change us, whether we want it or not. It's already changing. Think about it.\”

\”It's just an interesting assumption, Dan,\” said Michael. \”Alexander, why didn't you choose the Soldier class? You're an officer. I was the head of the company.\”

\”I'm tired of war. I'm tired of killing. I can't give up the Warrior's way, but I was able to give up the Army's way,\” said Alexander calmly.

\”One thing is clear to the three of us. We make up the clan leadership. You and I are natural leaders. With the nuance of leadership development of the combat side of our lives, we can handle it. Dan has become the chief specialist for our enemies. Alexander! Why didn't you choose the path of Assassin or Scout? Secret Service is necessary,\” said Michael.

Alexander smiled and stroked his bald head:

\”Michael, I don't know which warrior will grow out of Tom. But he'll never defeat me. The clan needs a better warrior. And we will keep our secrets without my involvement. Dan, pick up a jacket with long floors in your arsenal. Your new equipment catches the eye and raises unnecessary questions.\”

Dan nodded his head. Alexander was right, but he never answered all the leader's questions.

Dan got up and went into the hall with the fireplace, leaving the two alleged leaders to seek common ground between them. Dan was not interested in the leadership theme.

At dinner, he learned what had been left in the hall of the Renaissance. After the first meal, they fell asleep and still have not woken up. A turn out there's a new picture on the owner's menu. They could put the Baby Pet to sleep until the owner returned.

Turin and Velida accepted the news of their new home calmly and even with gratitude. Dan thought that they felt some discomfort from the company of players.

The players were different.

At the table, they had fun discussing the upcoming fight with the undead. Everyone was happy with the opportunity to raise the levels and improve skills. Nobody was afraid to die.

This new life attracted by its adventures and opportunities. A cemetery with many skeletons, ghouls, and zombies! What kind of game can do without destroying the undead?

Tomorrow they'll see what their new classes are worth in a new fight.