Unfortunately, I think the GOP the Minotaur has is quite important for keeping us alive from the assassins. That item could make the difference, and without it I think one or more of us will die the next time they attack. So maybe it is just a matter of picking our poison, but we must try to survive this world as best we can.

I also would like to talk to Nicolai someday, and maybe my quick progress will have impressed him enough by now.