☀️ Arselia and Akonia

Dimuzid

Judging by the number of artifacts on the list, he is a professional player character hunter. I wouldn't trust him.

Zorica relays Aikko's words to the Queen, and then the Queen's words to Aikko.
- Uh, she says she regrets not being able to welcome us to her country under more favorable circumstances, but she thanks us and Princess Naria for the help provided. She also reports that the loyalists have prepared a hot air balloon to the southeast of here (towards the port), but due to the encirclement, they were unable to reach it. Also, due to the lack of a destination, the flight itself seemed like a hopeless and dangerous undertaking, given that the path "home" is blocked by the revolutionaries' fleet, but if the Welfern Empire is willing to accept them, then this simplifies everything.

Mentally picturing the map of the area, the merchant realized that they would be flying to Ark. Well, as long as this air corridor hasn't been blocked, this option is indeed much better than hijacking ships from the rebels, especially considering that they would have to capture an entire crew of sailors. After that, they could travel either by land or by sea, depending on the situation. This was an excellent outcome, surprisingly fortunate.

All that remains is to hope that they won't be shot down during takeoff, and that they will actually be able to reach the hot air balloon. But it will take some time before the rebels realize what happened to the airship and the assault team, and where they need to redeploy their troops, so if Karneol hurries...

I wonder, did the princess anticipate this scenario? Will the homeland definitely be expecting an unsanctioned Zimivian airship? However, they could have hung a Welfern flag or some other identifying mark on it along the way, so that it would be clear that the aircraft is allied.

- Your Majesty, this is wonderful news for all of us, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to You and Your loyal servants for such foresight. Without a doubt, we will be happy to provide Your Good Majesty with modest assistance in breaking the blockade and sending you to the friendly Welfern shore, if that is Your Will.