☀️ Arselia and Akonia

With a sigh of relief, Ayano puts away her "tools" and listens to the auro-energy detector, which is pointed towards both Aria and the stone.

Then, she turns her attention to the unexpectedly rare scene of a display of sentimentality from the usually jaded and cynical princess.

Aria's aura turns completely black. The stone, as before, shows no signs of activity.
— I was afraid of the day when we would gather 14... — says the princess to the elf. — But now, your sacrifice will no longer be necessary... I am so glad.
After a while, Naria ordered the servants to provide Aria with a comfortable rest and turns her attention back to the priestess, pretending as if there had been no display of sentimentality from her just now.
— It was the right decision to turn to you. As a token of my gratitude, I offer you to ask me absolutely any one question, and I will answer it without concealing any details. This time, not for an interview, but exclusively for your ears.