Happy Life
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- I'll give you that – you know how to see the good in people, even in a hopeless situation,” Aiyano said, shaking her head. “So, we have something like… four decent melee fighters, one mage, and the rest are complete novices. No ranged fighters, except for me and Edgelord-kun… At least we have a couple of healers. And about half the squad could cause problems. It’s not exactly the baptism by fire I was hoping for… But we have what we have,” she said with a shrug. “Did they volunteer, or were they forced? Do they even understand where they’re going and the incredible risks involved? To be honest, I’d like to maximize our chances as much as possible, but I don’t know anyone else who’s skilled and desperate enough to come with us. Does anyone have any contacts?”
Turning to the old man with a grimace, she says:
“And Bors-san. There was a time when I warned Edgelord-kun that if he died, I would kill him. I would take the sin upon myself and be cursed by the Kami forever, but I would have to do it, no matter what. This applies to you as well – don’t think that such a gesture, even if you give it a heroic spin, will win you any favors. Do you understand what I mean? Even if you’re tired and ready to close up shop, it’s too early for you to retire. So… even though I hate to admit it, I can’t deny that your help would be invaluable here. If Kayasa-kocho, after I talk to her, gives her permission, and if you, looking me in the eye, swear not to be reckless, to survive, and to return safe and sound – with a full and sincere intention to keep that oath – then I will add you to the roster. But you won’t be fighting on the front lines. And please, whenever the opposite thought comes to mind, remember that your loving woman and Azarina are waiting for you here, and she has a lot to say after all these years. This thought should be so firmly ingrained in your mind that it’s almost impossible to remove. It shouldn’t leave you for a second – you should go to sleep with this thought, continue to think about it in your dreams, and wake up with it in the morning.
Turning to the old man with a grimace, she says:
“And Bors-san. There was a time when I warned Edgelord-kun that if he died, I would kill him. I would take the sin upon myself and be cursed by the Kami forever, but I would have to do it, no matter what. This applies to you as well – don’t think that such a gesture, even if you give it a heroic spin, will win you any favors. Do you understand what I mean? Even if you’re tired and ready to close up shop, it’s too early for you to retire. So… even though I hate to admit it, I can’t deny that your help would be invaluable here. If Kayasa-kocho, after I talk to her, gives her permission, and if you, looking me in the eye, swear not to be reckless, to survive, and to return safe and sound – with a full and sincere intention to keep that oath – then I will add you to the roster. But you won’t be fighting on the front lines. And please, whenever the opposite thought comes to mind, remember that your loving woman and Azarina are waiting for you here, and she has a lot to say after all these years. This thought should be so firmly ingrained in your mind that it’s almost impossible to remove. It shouldn’t leave you for a second – you should go to sleep with this thought, continue to think about it in your dreams, and wake up with it in the morning.
My sword, my trusted ally, unphased by my aspect.
