☀️ Arselia and Akonia

The Knight looked at Riya in surprise, then at the illegal spy, who was directly stating that his interests were opposite to those of the empire, and who had previously spread provocative rumors about the "resting place," and dramatically waved her hand.

-- Alaria, excuse me, but do I really need to explain this to you?

There was no doubt in Alaria's mind that Shen Shao's interests were opposite to those of Welfern, otherwise he wouldn't have been spying on Carneol. And the very fact of his confession, if true, did not paint him in a good light. He could have saved the Kredeans, but he didn't. It was clear why, but after such revelations, there could be no affection from the squad towards him. It was all the more strange that the redhead was willing to greet the "guest" with tea and coffee. However, if Erefir was trying to say that their interlocutor was lying, then... he had revealed himself to the redhead before. She admitted it herself. There was no reason to believe him on his word, but the commander was also inclined to hide many things from them.
If Erefir was hinting at the consequences of cooperating with Mindjin, then the inquisitor understood her perfectly. To maintain the well-being of themselves and their subjects, empires sometimes had to sacrifice the well-being of others. She knew this from Reimu and that "Morpheus" mission in Areida. These are the realities of life. However, when it directly affected your close friend, it was difficult to control your emotions. Even if you understood everything with your mind.
— No way, — regaining her composure and standing next to Klin, in case he needed moral support, Alaria shook her head negatively.
"That's probably how Halmeldirs come about. I hope Klin can be saved from this fate by reminding him of what is most important. Because I don't want this story to repeat itself at all, and the mountaineer is already listening to Shen Shao's words like a boy."