Lafrenia

Today, Coriel observed two interesting individuals. She knew one of them before, but the events allowed her to see her in a new light. She didn't know the other, and perhaps it would have been better if she hadn't, but fate had other plans. And since they met, certain lessons had to be learned. The first person was Ayrlys. Having already made a decision that Nao also agreed with, their commander was able to assess the situation and change it for the better. Coriel herself probably wouldn't have been able to do that and would have gone all the way, simply because... Well, her books told her that she was right, so what was there to lose? Of course, she was afraid for the life of their newfound friend, Ilk, and the fact that two soldiers died so quickly, despite all their military training, suggested that things were not going well for the rest of their squad... But isn't it said that "He who comes to us with a sword will die by the sword"? So, will they be avenged? Nao herself would probably have been stubborn and fought until she could no longer, but Ayrlys turned out to be wiser, and the Kaolian had something to learn from her. The second person was Suitangi. Despite his profession, he unexpectedly possessed rather firm ideas about honor. Perhaps somewhat twisted, otherwise he wouldn't have become a bandit, but rather like Raum, but Suitangi still had some kind of plan in mind, so he didn't want to cause more harm than he had already intended. According to the bandit's calculations, since the escort lost three men, three items should remain with him... Although the profession of those who destroy souls for silver did not evoke Dante's pity, despite the circumstances (of course, these circumstances are always bad; people choose crooked paths when they are not living a good life), and Coriel herself could hardly feel sorry for the bandits, and rather not for them themselves, but for their kind, which she had grown accustomed to pitying after living side by side with such unfortunate people for a whole month... Despite all this, it had to be admitted that Suitangi's principled stance was in its own way interesting and praiseworthy, unreasonable, but not absurd. Yes, this will be included in the book later. *** "Indeed, no one here likes Father Dante, which is why even Risha stays with us, while I am forced to give him away..." Nao had already given away her books, albeit reluctantly; she didn't mind giving away the money too much (although she did a little), because without coffee, her productivity would decrease, but what could she do? When it came to the statuette, the hands of the fragile girl, reaching out to the bandits, seemed to stiffen. Whether the bandit was surprised in silence, or said something like, "So, are you giving it or not, I don't understand?", Coriel didn't notice. In the end, only by applying all her considerable strength, Risha's creation tore the figurine of Dante away from the lily and threw it into the bag. "Well, at least remember him with a kind word from time to time..." Coriel finally said quietly, coming out of her stupor. Of course, the last few days were full of trials, but on the other hand, the girl was alive again, and those soldiers who were simply fulfilling their duty were already in the heavenly halls. Dante surely guided them there... Ilk, a kind soul, also blessed them. Well, whatever the circumstances, she had to continue her earthly journey. With these and many other thoughts, Nao eagerly began to assimilate the knowledge she had gained from the books, as well as from Nolina (staff1, wings of wind, restoration), because knowledge is truly the only thing that will save this terrible world.