☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Really? - Phantom's face showed a hint of surprise and genuine interest. - It must have been a very formidable opponent, although, now that I think about it, such an outcome shouldn't surprise me. There is always a greater force for every power. I think this will be a good lesson for him.

- Would you believe me if I told you it was a harpy, haha? But yes, it was a formidable opponent. He would give you a hard time, and many others too. Some imaginary, phase-shifted general, sending squads of soldiers to form a square and catch ephemeral shrapnel with their bellies, might say "there are no rules in war" - perhaps that is the lesson I can learn from this result. Maybe someday, if that hypothetical scene of drinking sake under the branches of a blossoming cherry tree happens, he will tell you himself, if he wants to.

- Y-yes... - Phantom lowered his gaze guiltily. - Thanks to you, I will be more careful in the future.
- Haha, - the witch smiled, - Aiyano, if you ever get married, I'm sure you'll keep your husband under control.

Nodding approvingly at the shopkeeper, she turns to the director:
- Aha-ha... I'm afraid that for now, this skill has only worked on phantoms, and yours is already occupied...

- We are all in this together, - Bors glanced at Sonata with a satisfied smile, - this meeting would not have been possible without any of us, but they both deserve the most praise - for managing to survive all this, not losing their humanity, and preserving their friendship.
- I agree, it's a collective miracle. So, I thank you too, Aiyano.

- Let's not let our joint efforts go to waste and ensure that these two have as much well-being as possible, - she proclaims solemnly, as if raising a toast with a Farrelian apple. Then, after a moment of hesitation, she asks. - Bors-san... Before leaving, I left you a note with directions. I hope there were no difficulties?... If you understand what I mean. Well, anyway... I didn't want to complicate things until the last moment, but at that time, I didn't see any other option. Perhaps now it makes sense to ask directly - what do you know in general about this whole situation?