The Empire of Reimia (3)

No one objected. Parfinora joined Eli and Anelotte and ordered something for herself, but the awkward silence was not dispelled even by the appearance of a third person.
— A-a-a... — The silence was finally broken when Anelotte slammed her fist on the table, in which she was holding a fork. — I don't want to go to war!! — Then she, with tears in her eyes, continued to stuff her mouth with sweets.

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Gengoro was in his usual place; he was standing leaning against a tree and reading something. — Ah, Lattro, hello. So, how are you doing? What do you think about the latest news, or are you not following it?

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Last time it didn't work out, so this time Xenomia decided to visit the martial arts academy in Reims. Essentially, it was her first serious outing in the city.

At the martial arts academy, Xenomia had the opportunity to observe... Sweaty men and women. Their sparring looked spectacular, but the physical training... Was nothing compared to what she had to go through at the academy. One of the instructors suggested that Mia practice with them today.

Shogo's idea was met with great enthusiasm by Linnea. She herself had often thought that the female form would suit Ymir very well. And the fact that one of her peers shared these views was a very pleasant surprise for the girl.
— Oh, come on, Ymir. I'm sure it will suit you. Look at me — I didn't die from having to change from pants to a skirt. And we're just asking you to try it on, not to wear it every day.

— Well... Okay, — Ymir reluctantly agreed, but when he saw that the uniform also included women's underwear, he began to object again, — I still think this is all wrong...
— Relax, Ymir. Come on, we won't bother you, you can tell us when you're ready, we'll wait outside.
Shogo and Linnea go out the door and leave Ymir to change in his room. At this time, a guy unfamiliar to Linnea, Galmei, was walking down the corridor. Noticing Shogo, he headed straight for him.
— Shogo, good day to you. — After greeting his old friend, he turned his head towards Linnea and bowed slightly. — And to you too, sister.
— What are you doing here, Galmei?
— I'm looking for two of your classmates with whom I had an appointment... They didn't show up, so I started to worry that something bad might have happened to them.
— Ha-ha, didn't you think that if something bad happened to them, it was because of meeting you?
— Oh, Shogo, what are you saying... I have no ill intentions and only wish good things for those around me. By the way, I am immensely glad for the friendship that has been established between our country and the holy land of Ikigai. Have you thought about my proposal yet?
— No, unless your mentor wants to rub her huge chest in my face, I'm not interested in your cult.