☀️ Arselia and Akonia

The Sword Maiden and Sanex listened to Klin’s story in complete silence, avoiding inappropriate comments, but as the narrative neared its end, the knight’s companion could no longer restrain herself and burst into tears.
- Poor Tia, Etv, Ura... Loma’s dreams... Roza’s female happiness... The family idyll of Dub and his family... The hopeful villagers... And now, all of this is gone... Forgive me, Klin. - Sobbing even harder than before, she covered her face with her hands. - I know that it is even harder for you than for me, but this... It’s too terrible.
- ... Thank you for this story, Klin Chegver. - The blind woman spoke calmly, with barely perceptible warm notes in her voice. - Now, preserving this family name and its history is in your hands. I think that your descendants will be grateful for the opportunity to learn about their roots, and your ancestors will also be honored. Mutual love.

—There, there, calm down. —the knight soothingly embraced his companion. —I didn’t want to upset you unnecessarily. To be honest... I wanted to share this memory with you, so that... So that it could become the foundation for the future, perhaps. To show you that the past should not control your life. That it should give you strength, strengthen your heart and soul on the journey ahead. And also, so that someone at the right moment could remind me of what I am moving forward for. That is the bright meaning I put into my story.

—Yes, you are right. —turning, he nodded to the owner of the house. —A goal has opened up before me, compared to which all my past goals fade. It’s not just about my family name; it’s about the entire culture of Kridear. Alone, I can’t do it, so... Because anyone who has supported me—not necessarily with deeds, not necessarily with words, sometimes just by listening—has already become my good ally on this path. I hope that one day you will hear a story about our land with a different, positive ending.