☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Okay, I'll try. You be careful too, and if anything goes wrong, call me right away, okay?

Sonata and Aiyano descend to the fourth level and immediately notice that the slave cells are empty - the floor inside them has been broken through from below, most likely by the same thing that happened on the floor above. After making sure there is no enemy presence, they peek into the first room on the left.

Inside, they are confronted with a terrible sight - three elves are in a horrific state, no longer alive. One was impaled on two stakes, another was apparently stabbed in the eye and ear, and the third had many cuts all over her body. A note was hanging nearby:

"Dear comrades!

I know that sacrificing long-lived elves is a waste, but I couldn't help myself!

There is something fascinating about stopping the existence of something that, under other circumstances, would barely be affected by the passage of time!

After we deal with the unexpected enemies, my magic will definitely compensate you for this loss!

With passion, Midorik."

A prisoner runs up to Aiyano.

- Master Midorik! - he says to her. - You've returned! Well, did you deal with the pests?
It was difficult to determine the victim's gender from their appearance and hoarse voice.


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- Kilika, Astellia, did you read the book about the spouses? Who did you like the most?

- I didn't read it, - Kilika replied.
- And I didn't read it either, - Astellia repeated, - is it an interesting book?

- Oh, I see the book is popular, - she said, passing by the library. - In short, who chose whom? )

"No, this is more like a hint from the world.
World, since no one is asking you, I'll ask. Who do you like the most, answer?"

- Okay, let's take a look.
Shen Shao, who had been hiding until now, appeared behind Erefir.
>Raula
- With such a woman, there will definitely be a soul-soothing comfort in the home, regardless of whether you are a simple peasant, a life-risking warrior, or a king endowed with power.
>Merin
- Life without faith in anything is the path of an animal. The monarch and the head of the church perfectly complement each other, light and darkness, male and female principles are united to lead their people to a prosperous future, magnificent!
>Patricia
- When you see these lines, only paternal instincts arise, which means that this monarch has not grown out of her childhood, sadly.
>Lidika
- A worthy, but incredibly boring woman, as evidenced by her inability to make her husband happy.
>Ranos
- Only capable of following, a king-consort is not worthy of the role.
>Ixia
- A beautiful story and a magnificent example for monarchs all over the world: they need to stay closer to the people.
>Arrosa
- A ruler who is content in their personal life has fewer reasons to worry and is more resistant to temptation, which means that the people also live better.
>Innocentia
- I know the story of how a person fell in love with a sculpture made with their own hands, and therefore I don't see anything wrong here - labor and a desire for beauty, both internal and external, ennobles a person, and a ruler with a noble heart brings only good things to the state.
>Laurentia
- Those who marry for love are just as likely to live in an unhappy marriage as those who marry for convenience, so there is nothing sad or depressing about this story. I am sure that the fate of this woman is much happier than that of most of her contemporaries.
>Welfern was not married according to Arselian rules
>Raidark was not married according to Arselian rules
>Naer was not married according to Arselian rules
- Unfortunately, even great people have flaws.
>Crystallia
- It seems that this woman was unable to inspire her husband to take fate into his own hands. This fact does not flatter her.
>Kanade
- Because of such women, men are capable of piercing the heavens with their unwavering will, moving mountains, redrawing the map, and changing the laws of the world.
>Emerardo
>Mercia
- Excellent examples of a king and queen-consort.
>Bertali
- Both the king and the queen are dark spots in the history of this great dynasty.
>Zamya
- A sense of duty, love, care... A very romantic story.

- Well, if you want to hear my opinion according to my own personal preferences, then my top three choices will be: Kanade, Zamya, Raula. Do you have any questions?