☀️ Arselia and Akonia

By the way, - she leaned towards her companion with a conspiratorial smile, - who is funding you?

This smile made Ayko feel a shiver down her spine for some reason, although she didn't realize it and answered habitually:
-- It's no secret, although I usually don't talk about it until the contract is signed... You understand, reputation is a delicate thing, - she takes out the contract and hands it to Beate to fill out and sign. -- But since I see such enthusiasm in you...
"And since she has good security, just in case."
A smile.
-- The sponsor of the multi-purpose combat squad Carneol is Her Highness Princess Naria Es Diestra Arual herself.