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Inar Anluki listened attentively to his old friend's story, but it was hard to say what emotions might or might not have been visible on his face, because, after finishing his tea, he put his mask back on, once again hiding from the guests the traces of old and terrible burns. — Well, yes, bad luck, just bad luck, — he said, considering the story he had heard, — I think it could have been a big cultural shock for your comrade, especially since it happened on the first day of your visit to the capital. But, as they say, there is a grain of good in every bad event. If your comrade doesn't decide to do anything beyond what has already been done, I wouldn't worry about him. You may not agree with this after the incident you experienced, but Braheya Air el Sufir is a person of very high moral qualities. Of course, standards may differ greatly, especially since we, in essence, come from a culture almost opposite to that of the allied countries of Arteria, but I would not expect any meanness, pettiness, or cruelty from her. However... It is said that she sometimes has a screw loose, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings like the one you and your companions witnessed.
— I also heard that she is the coolest one here, — Lea finally commented on Inar's monologue, looking noticeably bored.
— There is some truth to that. — Inar confirmed. — It is said that if there could be more than 12 Valkyries in Arteria, she would definitely be one of them, but I will not judge. Although I have become closer to the local culture, I am not an adept of its faith.
— Yeah, yeah, and who goes to watch the performances of the priestesses?
— Ahem... — He deliberately coughed and continued. — In general, I tend to think that your comrade will be fine, and as for the reason for the misunderstanding, you were probably mistaken for dissidents, of whom there have been many lately. Opponents of the aristocracy from the poor district of the capital and other regions of the country, those who disagree with economic and legislative changes, in particular those authored by Lucretia Air el Sufir, illegal immigrants, fighters for the rights of non-humans, smugglers from Lisliar... All of them, it seems, despite their differences, have united in their hatred of the status quo. By the way, since we're talking about the imperial sisters, I've already told you about Braheya, now about Lucretia — be careful with her. I am absolutely sure that the recent changes in the legislation related to the institution of marriage and inheritance in the country are caused by something bigger, something that the entire top leadership of the country is pursuing in achieving certain goals, but I would not be surprised if I suddenly learned that it was just her own initiative, which, for one reason or another, was supported by the other members of the government. She hates boys, young men, and men, I personally heard it during my only secret visit to the Purple Lake, how she calls her servants pigs, beats them with whips for no reason, and so on, and there are all sorts of rumors about her, but what's the point of discussing gossip... The youngest of the sisters became a priestess and left her family name in the past, so let's not talk about her either. There remains Empress Astreya Air el Sufir. From what I know about her, she loves luxury and is a bit out of this world, so you came to Clematis with your jewelry at a very opportune time. If you're lucky, you might be able to sell her goods in person, without duties and other things, if you get the opportunity to have an audience, but just don't offer her anything mediocre and flatter her more, she likes it when people fawn over her and doesn't tolerate when they try to talk to her as equals. Well, what can you do, she is the beloved daughter of the previous ruler, a spoiled child.
— I wish I could be the empress myself, — Lea dreamed, — I would make you kiss my feet and do all sorts of things... Although you do that sometimes anyway, you horny pervert...
— In general! This is the situation in the country now... And no, you don't need to kiss her hand or her foot, the empress is very squeamish. Otherwise, I can offer you a place in "Bivreste", I am currently in charge of affairs there after my friend retired, so there should be no problems. You can settle there, so to speak, and sell your jewelry. Or you will have to negotiate with the administration, get a place in the market, or rent a building. — Inar sighed tiredly from the long monologue. — Well, as for fame and money, it's simple — you'll probably have to go to the government, most likely to crush non-humans and seize their land. — He said this with a serious expression on his face, without any hint of humor. — If you have enough firepower, you will earn well and, who knows, you might even be rewarded with your own land for your services to the crown.
— I also heard that she is the coolest one here, — Lea finally commented on Inar's monologue, looking noticeably bored.
— There is some truth to that. — Inar confirmed. — It is said that if there could be more than 12 Valkyries in Arteria, she would definitely be one of them, but I will not judge. Although I have become closer to the local culture, I am not an adept of its faith.
— Yeah, yeah, and who goes to watch the performances of the priestesses?
— Ahem... — He deliberately coughed and continued. — In general, I tend to think that your comrade will be fine, and as for the reason for the misunderstanding, you were probably mistaken for dissidents, of whom there have been many lately. Opponents of the aristocracy from the poor district of the capital and other regions of the country, those who disagree with economic and legislative changes, in particular those authored by Lucretia Air el Sufir, illegal immigrants, fighters for the rights of non-humans, smugglers from Lisliar... All of them, it seems, despite their differences, have united in their hatred of the status quo. By the way, since we're talking about the imperial sisters, I've already told you about Braheya, now about Lucretia — be careful with her. I am absolutely sure that the recent changes in the legislation related to the institution of marriage and inheritance in the country are caused by something bigger, something that the entire top leadership of the country is pursuing in achieving certain goals, but I would not be surprised if I suddenly learned that it was just her own initiative, which, for one reason or another, was supported by the other members of the government. She hates boys, young men, and men, I personally heard it during my only secret visit to the Purple Lake, how she calls her servants pigs, beats them with whips for no reason, and so on, and there are all sorts of rumors about her, but what's the point of discussing gossip... The youngest of the sisters became a priestess and left her family name in the past, so let's not talk about her either. There remains Empress Astreya Air el Sufir. From what I know about her, she loves luxury and is a bit out of this world, so you came to Clematis with your jewelry at a very opportune time. If you're lucky, you might be able to sell her goods in person, without duties and other things, if you get the opportunity to have an audience, but just don't offer her anything mediocre and flatter her more, she likes it when people fawn over her and doesn't tolerate when they try to talk to her as equals. Well, what can you do, she is the beloved daughter of the previous ruler, a spoiled child.
— I wish I could be the empress myself, — Lea dreamed, — I would make you kiss my feet and do all sorts of things... Although you do that sometimes anyway, you horny pervert...
— In general! This is the situation in the country now... And no, you don't need to kiss her hand or her foot, the empress is very squeamish. Otherwise, I can offer you a place in "Bivreste", I am currently in charge of affairs there after my friend retired, so there should be no problems. You can settle there, so to speak, and sell your jewelry. Or you will have to negotiate with the administration, get a place in the market, or rent a building. — Inar sighed tiredly from the long monologue. — Well, as for fame and money, it's simple — you'll probably have to go to the government, most likely to crush non-humans and seize their land. — He said this with a serious expression on his face, without any hint of humor. — If you have enough firepower, you will earn well and, who knows, you might even be rewarded with your own land for your services to the crown.