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- Huh? I suggested it as a joke, but are you really going to do it? For six rems? Though for your reputation here, it might be useful... One should never underestimate the significance of small deeds in the eyes of an ordinary person, especially when the rest of the time you are doing absolute nonsense, - with another tilt, her head pondered for a few seconds, then waved the book about Naria in the air. - I can read it aloud to you, since I never got around to it myself - thanks to "someone." You're very lucky, because this is the most interesting work in the empire - on par with my guidebook. It cost me... uhhh... I mean, the author, an incredible effort to create this masterpiece.
Some time later, the Lord is chopping wood, Ayano is reading.
Interview with Her Highness Naria es Diesra Arual
[The first page of the book depicted an image of a certain flower]
A mysterious enigma, an unfathomable puzzle — until recently, the beloved Princess Naria could be described primarily with these words, but our publishing house has managed to shed some light on this enigma and convey the beauty of Her Highness, both inner and outer, to our reader.
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— Everyone who has had the chance to behold your image in person cannot help but first note your beauty and style. I believe many readers of both sexes might be interested in the question — do you do anything special that allows you to maintain this beauty, or is it a gift from above? Perhaps you have some specific diet, or exercise routine, or, say, spiritual practices that allow you to always stay in a good mood and avoid emotional turmoil?
— Aside from basic self-care — no, I do not devote my attention to any special rituals for maintaining my appearance. On one hand, I am aided by the Lunarian blood inherited from my mother, on the other — it seems it was destined by fate to be born naturally beautiful. I hope my answer will not cause anyone's death from hyperthermia and that I won't get an crossbow bolt in the belly.
— Since the topic of appearance has been brought up, surely many women will want to know what style of clothing the first princess of the empire adheres to. Perhaps you have some particular favorite items of clothing and jewelry that best emphasize your royal image? And while we're on the subject, for example, what accessory or piece of jewelry received as a gift, say for a birthday, might please Her Highness?
— I prefer clothing that accentuates the figure and hides no more than is necessary to preserve the innermost secrets of my body. I have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, but still, mystery is a very important component of feminine beauty. Don't you think so? I have no habit of wielding bits of metal, nor shooting a bow, and in general, my lifestyle does not involve active physical exertion, so functionality has no meaning for my wardrobe — whatever catches my eye and appeals to my aesthetic sense, that is what I will wear. But, by the way, look at this portrait. It was taken during my visit to Shiho Island. When the empire's government passes a new law on "public decency," perhaps this is exactly how I will have to dress! To answer your other question, if I were faced with the choice of being left with only one item of clothing, my choice would be shoes or any other footwear that suits my taste. In my opinion, nothing emphasizes feminine beauty and royal status quite as well as an elegant pair of shoes.
[On the page next to this text, a photo can be seen]
— An interesting and worthy image. Is it possible to assume that Her Highness is interested in the cultures of other regions of the empire or, perhaps, of individual countries? ...I suppose one could further ask whether any particular regions spark greater interest than others, but I fear that might be suboptimally perceived by some less thoughtful readers, so...
— Yes, I have a superficial interest in how and by what tenets the sentient beings of various parts of our — and not our — world live, however I can by no means call myself an expert in this field. Otherwise — good things, both material and immaterial, hold equal value for me regardless of the region or country of their origin.
— Yes, and if about the spiritual... With one of the questions, our publishing house wanted to clarify your point of view on this matter for the readers.
— Regarding the spiritual life of our world, this city will serve as a poor example, alas, life here flows too quickly for people to allow themselves to be distracted by the immaterial. Forcing them to lead a more pious life is possible, but the coercive nature of such an act would destroy its original meaning. If one goes beyond this city, especially to where the influence of the Church is strong, one can see a completely different picture... I do not fully understand the position of the gods in other lands, but here we all, in one way or another, revere Anuzish, our home planet and its divine incarnation. Do you know that the world is a sphere rotating around the sun? This fact was established not so long ago, but it helps instill love for Anuzish even in those who reject the teachings of the Church... In my opinion, this is wonderful. We are all children of a single deity, and for this same reason I refuse to recognize her mortal avatar. Gods should serve as an example for us and fill us with spiritual meaning, but not walk among us like equals.
— Ah, yes. About the empire... Can you tell us, say... about what qualities, in your opinion, a modern imperial citizen should possess? And perhaps, what would you ideally like the future of the country to be like? This question might be somewhat charged, so, it seems to me, one could answer it in a light, neutral vein. However, this is just the subjective opinion of an outsider, whose weight is incomparable to the opinion of an ordinary citizen.
— The future of the country?.. I would like Velfern to become a place where everyone could do what interests them, without fear for tomorrow. I wish to see my subjects as neat, well-mannered, educated, healthy, and purposeful, so that their labor and ambitions become the foundation for the further prosperity of the empire. So that future generations could be proud of their ancestors' achievements and live a full life, free from the constraints of imperfect political and economic systems.
— It seems to me that after such serious questions, readers need to be relaxed a little with things that are easier to digest. In order to give your image a sense of completeness in this interview, could you describe what your average day is roughly like — in terms of work or leisure? Perhaps there are some small joys in life that can brighten it, and to which an ordinary person might feel close? Also, you asked me earlier about some unusual incident — as it happens, I was thinking of asking a similar question. If there were any funny, endearing story that could have happened to you at court — or, even better, within the family — it would fit very well here, shifting everything to an even more positive note.
— I start my day at four in the morning, depending on the time of year — often before sunrise. This is, of course, not at all because I am some kind of antithesis to vampires or other demons of the night. It's just that sometimes it is very convenient — to wake up before everyone else and soon begin attending to matters, which has a beneficial effect on both work and leisure. Even though I have no dire need for it, I can go to the city center and see practically no one, and from the noise, only the rustle of leaves and gusts of wind will reach my ears. A particular joy of this sleep schedule for me is watching the sunrise — how the horizon gradually changes its colors and the surroundings fill with warm hues. By the time I finish my meal, get dressed, and am fully ready to greet the new day, the gears of society are only just beginning to turn. There, a sleepy guard finishes his shift, yielding his place to a comrade. There, workers prepare the "Abundance" for the start of a long workday. Port workers begin to prepare to receive ships full of goods and travelers from all over the world. Somewhere, prayers are offered to Anuzish, thanking her for all the good and asking for help in overcoming the bad. The youth, full of aspirations for the day ahead, wakes up. To my good fortune, each of my days is unique, and I am hardly burdened by the curse of routine. I prefer to depart into the world of dreams around eight in the evening, but this is not always possible. Throughout the day, I enjoy doing something new, advancing projects started earlier, and organizing new ones. Among the pleasant things, I can single out playing musical instruments and trying on new clothes, working on a new, breathtaking image. The small joys of life... As for a funny and endearing story... Everything that comes to mind under these criteria is quite unsuitable. Perhaps I will skip this question.
— Well, thank you for the answers, this was very interesting. I think the readers will be pleased and we managed to answer many of their questions. And if they happen to have specific topics left, I suppose they are capable of finding this information on their own. Let them use their own heads for a change! If you don't mind, we could finish with a short blitz — as far as I know, people like that. Your favorite dish and drink?
— Human blood and tears... Just kidding. It's hard to choose just one thing, but from food, let it be pirozhki. The variety of fillings gives them the quality of never getting boring, and the product itself exudes a sense of homey comfort, so far removed from exquisite royal cuisine. From drinks, I will give preference to sparkling wines.
— Your favorite flower?
— Dahlia.
— Your favorite gemstone?
— Fire opal. It matches the color of my eyes well.
— Your favorite season?
— Every season is wonderful in its own way, but I find summer more pleasant, if only because I don't have to burden myself with extra clothing.
— Your favorite pastime or hobby?
— Watching life teem on the streets of the empire, playing musical instruments.
— Your strongest quality?
— Wisdom, but definitely not modesty, ha-ha.
— And to conclude, it would be nice to hear from the first princess of the empire some short words of advice for the esteemed readers and fans of Her Highness.
— To the readers and fans, I advise not to worship idols... Including me. Instead, leave room in your thoughts for your loved ones and the Mother Goddess, and be sure to find your raison d'être or ikigai.
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And there you have it! We hope our readers got as much enjoyment from this interview as we did!
Ayano and the Lord spend 1 AP, but receive in return +1 AP, +2 to SP, +30% to health, +50% to initiative, and +1 to all characteristics.