The Empire of Reimia (3)

-- Hello, teacher! -- the girl timidly turned towards the departing physical education teacher. -- Did Kamiya Mari scold us too much? Actually, I wanted to thank you for this history test; when I started preparing for it, I didn't think I would learn so much important stuff! It turned out strangely, of course... With your brother... I wrote that it might be better to characterize him as an emperor towards the very end of his reign -- and a day later... But it's probably not my fault.

— Don't worry about it; it was unexpected for me too. — Xenomia notices that the teacher seems unusually tired. — But I'm glad you enjoyed preparing for the test. Mari may scold you during classes, but she loves you all and prepares you for the event that you might one day find yourselves in a situation where a trained body and mind will be necessary. So don't think badly of her, okay?

Added 10 minutes ago

-Yes, probably. Although the amphitheater is a rather popular place, so nothing surprising. -Moriner paused for a moment, trying to think of a way to steer the conversation. -And I also unexpectedly started to enjoy coming here; it's a great distraction from everyday studies and, well, the latest news... -He scratched his head guiltily, hesitant to continue. -All this is, of course, very exciting and worrying, perhaps even more so for you, as people who are more knowledgeable in these matters... But I want to say that I hope everything turns out not so serious and things will improve soon.

— ... — Romeo muttered in response to Moriner's words, then burst out. — I don't understand these brothers!
— Romeo... — Azarina looked at her classmate with concern.
— Whether it's one or the other! Imperial duty, the imperial title — these are not toys that can be neglected or refused according to one's whims!
— Romeo... Maybe the emperor was just ill and felt that he couldn't cope with his duties. You yourself saw what state he was in on the day of the inauguration.
— If he's ill, appoint a regent! If there's not enough time, strength, or competence, there are advisors who can fill these gaps.
— Romeo...
— I will accept the emperor's decision, whatever it may be, but I will never be able to understand what happened.

Added 27 minutes ago

- What beautiful figurines, - said Bertrand, examining the goods. - I think I'll take a couple and send them to my sisters.
I'm also buying one for the cleaning lady.

— Wow, — Berwang was surprised, — you're so rich.

Meanwhile, Shogo moved away from the main group and started talking to the shop owner.
— Hey, master!
— What do you want, kid?
— Do you make more explicit products?
— What do you mean?
— Well, something with a more erotic pose, where you can see the breasts and so on.
The master seemed surprised by the student's honesty and didn't immediately know what to say. — I'll think about it.