There is so much technical grandeur on display, it feels like a film that wants to impress upon you, immediately, its feats of engineering.ДЄnd though these impressions are undeniably registered, what is often glaringly missing is a sense of emotion, most importantly humour. The technical flair is unimpeachable, so stunningly visceral are its scenes of life on a merciless desert planet. The scale of the film is unimaginable вЂ“ little CGI, actual sets вЂ“ mounted as it probably is on the budget of a mid-size Indian state. But like pineapple on pizza, he is willing to see the lighter side of it.Дenis VilleneuveвЂ™s magnum opus Dune has been hailed by critics as incredible high-stakes filmmaking. This column, the writer acknowledges, can also be viewed as a race to get yourself cancelled. You might win something useful, like a weapon or a Soul Shield.DevilвЂ™s Advocate is a rolling column that sees the world differently and argues for unpopular opinions of the day. (This one's fearless!) You can use these Essences on the Wheel of Fate over there. Also, we all pitched in together to thank you for your help. Head to our camp northeast of Everdusk and wake everyone up! Gi Bongsa is in charge there. (Security's slipping around here.) Dangerous or not, they still have our gunpowder. They're part of the Lumang Syndicate, a vast criminal organization. More importantly, what did Um Soji tell you?' (You didn't wash your hands, did you?) It's a shame I have a headache, or I would have done it. You're fearless, huh? I saw you carry those bodies. 'What happened? What did he say?' 'Nice job. Ha! Hope he's paying you well! It's so hard to find reliable help.' 'Have a nice life. I'm certain he's aching to give you an order. Leave people like me to clean up the rest. Lying is for the living and I only work with the dead. Isn't that just like the living?'ДЄre you sure? 'I keep my word. The Bamboo Guard were attacked by the Dusk Adders. You're listening to me closely, aren't you? It's my turn to talk. You handled those corpses like a professional. Speak with Um Soji 'I know that smell! You did it, didn't you? 'Well done. For your convenience.' Choi Yum 'You can find useful things if you scavenge the dead Blackram. Defeat Bloody Jiangshi and burn their corpses (0/3) Wouldn't want to get burned, would we?'ДЈ. Are you scared? Can you handle the touch and stench of death? What'll it be, warrior? You comfortable with killing. That is your task: subdue these poor souls and cremate their bodies. Imagine being stuck like that in this forest, unable to speak or move properly. Ah, if only we could all be so lucky! You've seen the poor Bloody Jiangshi, I'm sure. Cremation helps souls move on to the Spirit Realm where they can rest. Imagine being stuck in this nightmare of a world forever, suffering.

(Still here? How brave?) This is the ultimate charity, because souls are eternal. I just need you to burn a few corpses for me. What is it? 'It's a public service, really. Ha! Could it be true that the big brute is scared of me? Do you really want to know who stole that precious, precious crate? The deal's the same as before: I need a favor first. Speak with Um Soji 'Pile them on and burn them to ashes!' 'Why, hello. (Hopefully he won't put a curse on me!)' 'Don't let Um Soji intimidate you!'Дў. If he gives you any trouble, call me over and I'll rough him up. (There's no way I'm touching a dead body.) Since you are filling in for Dodan, do his job and talk to Um Soji. I'd do the favor myself, but I could pass out. (That no good death dealer!) I'm still feeling lightheaded from the attack. He said he'd tell me what happened, but only after I did him a favor. He ran as soon as I was smacked over the head. (I'm still woozy) All I remember is that creep Um Soji. I was blindsided and someone nabbed the Guard's supply of gunpowder! I never even saw the bandit's face. (Let's see if this one is trustworthy.) Here's the situation. Since you're already here, I have some work for you.

'Really? You're not even from the Guard! Does Captain Dochun really think one of the Bamboo Guard is a spy? I thought he trusted us.' Speak with Yigan 'Where is Dodan? Did he get lost again?' 'Yes? Who are you and what do you want?'Дochun sent me.

Defeat Bloody Jiangshi and burn their corpses (0/3)ДЎ.

That gunpowder was crucial to Blackram operation, and Yigan had let himself be clobbered like a rookie guardsman. Captain Dochun was not going to like this. When he woke up, the gunpowder he was transporting was gone as was Um Soji, that insufferable gravekeeper. He had been attacked from behind on the road, knocked out cold.

The lump on Yigan's forehead hurt plenty, but the damage to his pride stung even worse.

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