☀️ Arselia and Akonia

So, basically.

-- It's astonishing. Simply unbelievable. I had a much higher opinion of our valiant "defenders," -- it was very rare to see Aiko express such dissatisfaction, but now the Carnelian guards, who were clearly surprised, could witness it firsthand. Poor living conditions, almost complete silence from the guards, who, however, didn't even want to listen to the gnome, stubbornly sticking to their line. They seemed to not care about truth and justice, from Aiko's point of view, who was advocating for Beata as much as she could, asking them to release at least the other obviously innocent Carnelians, and she asked for so much more, but it was all like talking to a brick wall. The conclusion was obvious: the guards were not interested in anything except a guilty verdict, and if they had taken any words or testimonies seriously, it would only be those that would help them give someone a longer sentence.

-- To be locked up for an unclear reason, while obviously innocent, and then I wasn't even allowed to be present as a witness at the trial, where my employee was the defendant. I'm sure that a month is too long for her, especially since the reason why Miss Beata is in this situation is directly related to my negligence. As a leader, I should have immediately stopped these situations, but I wasn't allowed to take responsibility.

-- Of course, we should thank our dear sponsor, Her Highness, otherwise, how long would they have kept us in the guard building, just so their cells wouldn't be empty? I can't think of any other reason, even if I wanted to. And you know me, I usually try to find a good side to everything...

-- So, it seems that all these inconveniences happened because I overlooked something, and for that, I sincerely apologize to you, -- unlike her usual courteousness, this time Aiko made such a deep bow that one could only guess how her crown was still on her head, touching the ground.

-- The least I can do for you now is to give everyone half of their monthly salary in advance, and you will receive it this evening in Carnelia. I think this is a suitable moral compensation in this situation. Now, my task is to visit Miss Beata. I have seen all of you in good health, but I have only heard about her so far, unfortunately. Your task: find out the latest news during the time when the news was unavailable to us.

"And then immediately report to Her Highness."

Guys, bring some books, or something, because Gillon can't read.

If Gillon or someone else has something to deliver, Aiko will take it.