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Kaleido and Alaria (apparently, before setting off to fight) present a canvas to Deus — it is clear that the knight carried it herself, while the lord merely walked alongside. Having removed the cloth from the gift, Mariarnelia's eyes beheld an offering of the following content:
"The work of Stefano Vignetto, a wandering artist, painted in the year 281. I have heard much of Your Grace's love for the visual arts, and so I decided that this painting would make better company for you than for a person as far from art as myself."
"Not bad. Whose likeness do I observe on this canvas?"
"This man was named Erebos; he was a foreigner who accompanied me on an expedition to Ikazkan. He was a brilliant scholar with extraordinary views on life."
"Was?"
"You have understood correctly, Your Grace."
"A pity, but I am pleased with the offering."
"I am glad to hear that." — Contrary to his words, the lord's voice was rather dry and indifferent.