☀️ Arselia and Akonia

— Yes, you’re welcome. — Nariya nodded to the stranger and turned to leave. — Take a walk around the city, see what’s what, and if you decide to work for me, come to my chambers tomorrow morning... If you need simpler words, then... come here. You’ll find new acquaintances and good work here.

She leaves.

When the princess left, Garret felt as if the woman’s spell had finally released him, and he could look around with a clear mind again. At the same time, irritation returned, now specifically directed at himself.
"Well done, Garret, you did great. As soon as you saw a beautiful woman with authority, you immediately became so agreeable, started philosophizing, and told her the story of your life. And in the end, you didn’t really learn anything except some nonsense about the destruction of the world. And what do you need this information for? If Harold were alive, he would have cursed you out."
Looking at the useless skull in his hands, as if in vain hope of seeing any signs of life, he sighed, put his brother back in the bag, and headed for the exit.

Garret leaves Nariya’s villa and walks aimlessly. And his eyes are drawn towards the magical academy.