☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- It can't be divided exactly in half; someone will have to give up a bit for repairs. So, you can take one coin for yourself right away. But otherwise, it's all set; take the whole pile at once so you don't have to come back twice.

—It can't be divided?... Oh, yes, I forgot what the total amount was. Well, it will be a lesson for me; I'll have to learn how to manage money. "For the sake of my homeland's future, I won't spend it all in one day," he added to himself.

—Without the concerned citizens of Margel, we wouldn't have collected so much money, Klyn, so they deserve gratitude too. I can't speak for the others, but I believe that how to divide the funds is entirely your choice. If you think it's better to divide it equally, then so be it. You are now responsible for Cridera," he said with a gentle smile, "and it's nice to see such a wise and generous person at its head.

—That's true; everyone who contributed to the foundation of Cridera will receive my highest gratitude. As for wisdom... even if it has never been my strong suit, perhaps it was simply lacking "conscious" responsibility all this time? Time will tell.

-- Laikos, the strongman who fights enemies as well as germs. The beautiful Queen, who filled the performance with magic. Arivell, the wonderful musician, and now our new ally... Klyn, with your help, we need to include her in our ranks, I believe.

—Is that so? That's excellent news. Sir Laikos, ladies, I'm glad to meet you. Your performance captivated my heart with colors I had never seen before.


After a short pause, the village count continued:
—But enough about me. I came here to congratulate you, but I lacked the initiative to go first, so I had to defend myself.
Assuming a parade stance, the Crideran salutes Erefir and Co.:
—Hooray for the Order of Carnelian! This is a great and well-deserved reward for your loyal service to the future of the empire. I have only been with you for a short time, but I have reviewed the archival records so that I have no doubts at all—with you, the people of our country will have a chance to look to the future with more confidence. It's a little sad that our paths will probably diverge soon, but I sincerely wish you a triumphant success. And may your blades, with the power of courage, continue to pierce the veil of dark times, bringing long-awaited light to these lands; in the name of Her Majesty, all good people, and the goddess-mother. And in Cridera, whatever it may become, you will always be welcome as loyal allies and friends.