☀️ Arselia and Akonia

The last sentence sounded ambiguous. On the one hand, Her Majesty directly confirmed Alaria's previous concerns – she was dismissed because her service in Calcite was deemed not to meet the established standards. However, the Tanarian woman couldn't really argue with that assessment, although it didn't make her feel any better. If it weren't for that combination of factors, perhaps things would be different now. But everyone makes mistakes, and the stones were still mined. What's done is done. And even Naria herself seemed to acknowledge that she had underestimated her – she had gotten rid of her servant too soon. Or maybe she just wanted to think that way. To imbue the words of her benefactress with such meaning. However, there was one nuance that the Empress was unaware of – Alaria had found a use for herself. No one forced her to take the initiative, help with the plan, and fight against Despair. Her duties as part of Carnelian were entirely different. And it was Gillon and Beata, who had known Aiko, who brought her into the squad. However, these thoughts were not reflected on the inquisitor's restrained face as she waited for her turn.

Besides, she suppressed these torments in her heart in every way, although she would have been pleased to hear direct praise for her actions. She had already learned from bitter experience that sometimes such desires are simply impossible to fulfill. She knew for herself that her actions had helped many people. And she would help more. And she didn't come here for praise, but for something more important. And the success of her endeavor worried her much more than empty words. Lives saved. Souls that will not be separated from their loved ones. Victims of dark magic who will be saved from the darkness. All of this is much more significant. And she should focus on conveying her ideas now, rather than on petty feelings.