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| Interview with Her Majesty Sophia der Grosse For me, as a traveler and a man of letters, the opportunity to meet and talk with the monarch of Cerberus is a rare pleasure and a great honor, and therefore I eagerly await the moment when you, dear readers, can read these lines and share my excitement. *** She sat in an armchair, illuminated by the warm, unobtrusive, and in some ways even modest light of the ragnite lamps for a royal person. Her expressive eyes, the color of dark gold, stared intently at me and sparkled like red-hot steel, but at the same time, a certain melancholy could be read in them, and it seemed as if her dreamy gaze passed through me, without paying attention to my presence. Jan Dere: Your Majesty, allow me to express my gratitude for this opportunity... Her Majesty: That won't be necessary. Just get on with it. Jan Dere: Well then... As you wish. She smiled warmly, and at the same time somehow threateningly, which only made me more determined, giving me strength and motivation to ask the most interesting questions and avoid the mundane. Jan Dere: Many of your admirers, and of course myself, have long been wondering how you manage to resist the relentless passage of time and maintain your youthful beauty. Do you have a secret? Her Majesty: The secret lies in my love for Albert and my devotion to the people of the kingdom. And again, a smile, this time adorned with a blush on her cheeks. Jan Dere: I see! And could you ask you to describe Cerberus in a few words, or perhaps tell us about the strengths of the kingdom? Her Majesty: Hmm... The numerous fruits of the labors of our kingdom's inhabitants have advanced human civilization very far forward, without relying on magic, which has caused so much misfortune, and in general, Cerberian science is the best in all of Vistaria; this is obvious to anyone who has eyes. Those who have ears know that Cerberus is a land of unparalleled music. For some reason known only to her, the queen giggled. Her Majesty: The subjects of the kingdom are protected by the strongest army on the continent and can afford to live, develop, and pursue their dreams without fear of tomorrow. Cerberus is not burdened by the shackles of faith, and our inhabitants are free to think for themselves, without relying on the sermons and fairy tales of others. The Golden Lion proudly towers over the other countries of Vistaria, representing a world center of culture, science, and free thought. Jan Dere: Yes, indeed... This is true, and it makes the kingdom an attractive place for residents of less prosperous countries. What is your attitude towards their attempts to move to the lands of Cerberus for permanent residence? Her Majesty: I welcome those who wish to adopt our way of life and swear allegiance to the crown, but those who come here to cause trouble... He-he, you'd better not know what awaits them in that case. Jan Dere: Considering the "Emerald Agreement"... Many residents of the country are concerned about the question of the heir to the throne; can you comment on this? Her Majesty: These concerns are unfounded; we have everything under control. Cerberus and its citizens have a bright future ahead of them with King Albert and me at the helm. Jan Dere: By the way, how is His Majesty doing now? For a moment, it seemed to me that flashes of some dark flame flickered in her eyes, but that was probably just a play of light from the lamps. Her Majesty: Much better than before! I think that the days are not far off when he will be able to please the inhabitants of the kingdom with his presence again. Jan Dere: That's wonderful news! Now, on to another topic... As a man who follows the path of the sword, I was very interested in the weapon you have with you. Can you tell me about it? The queen draws from its scabbard a graceful, but also somewhat ominous, straight blade. Its hilt was black, and the blade shimmered with shades of dark red. Her Majesty: Oh, this? This is "Vernos". It was created by our engineers using modern technologies for the sole purpose of striking down the enemies of the kingdom. Those scoundrels who do not kill themselves in my presence, I execute with this sword personally, ha-ha. Jan Dere: Oh, you have a very subtle sense of humor, Your Majesty!... Another charming smile. Jan Dere: Hmm, last question... In Vistaria, the goddess of the sun-colored sea, Arteria, is perceived as a symbol of love, but for many residents of Cerberus, you, Your Majesty, are a closer example of selfless, true love. Can you give some advice to your young subjects about what is most important in love? Her Majesty: The most important thing is to be true to your feelings and never give up. ______ Effect of reading the book: a character who reads this book can change their alignment to "Libeszaichen" without losing characteristics, provided that they have not changed it before. Libeszaichen: factual damage to characters of other alignments increases by 50%, +3 to speed, +5 to initiative for each defeated enemy. |