Ple-Sen
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The Empress nodded to the Knight, indicating that she had heard her, but did not answer anything yet, instead directing an expectant gaze at her companion, showing her willingness to listen to her as well.
— First, Your Majesty, allow me to congratulate you on your coronation and separately thank you for healing Klin, — for someone, this is just a formality, but Alaria said these words sincerely, — as well as for the time you devoted to me.
— In my native world, there is an ancient teaching called the Cult of Flame, which worships the fire dragon Alarion, — the Taranisian did not emphasize the similarity of names, — according to some historians, it was the origin of the faith of my homeland. According to others, it is a splintered, insignificant heresy. Whoever is right, the fact remains that there are enough historical mentions of practitioners of this religion, as well as their deeds. Both religions are united by one fact — the belief in the healing power of flame, although expressed in different forms. In Taranis, this was expressed in a technique that allowed healing physical wounds with life-giving fire. From my own experience, I know that this is also possible in Anuzish.
— However, the Cult of Flame went much further. During my in-depth study of theology and familiarization with historical texts, I repeatedly came across descriptions of how the followers of Alarion, through cleansing flame, restored humanity to people turned into demons or undead. The diary of one traveler even documented the healing of unfortunate people to whom some dark sorcerer had given a monstrous appearance, — at this point, it was difficult not to remember a similar story about the origin of the Skraev tribes, — there are too many similar stories to be a mere coincidence. The ritual had one thing in common — the healer required faith in the willingness of the one being healed to go towards the light and a desire to help him, and from the one being healed — a sincere desire to regain his humanity. The less humanity remained in the one being healed, the more difficult the process became. Given the confirmed fact of the existence of alchemical potions with a similar effect in my native world, it is not difficult to believe in something like this. Especially after so many mentions.
— The ability of flame to affect souls is also well known to me, thanks to my mastery of the school of Baldr. Through focused meditations, which allowed me to better feel this unrestrained element, I let fire into my heart. It was difficult not to notice that such a union inevitably affected my spirit, my very essence. This even affected my perception of the world. And all because I allowed the flame to touch my soul. And this only further convinces me that the stories about the abilities of the Cult of Flame from my native world are more than just simple tales.
— All the key components, as I see them, are in place. Flame in Anuzish is also capable of healing the body. It is capable of affecting the soul. And the transformation into the undead is not an irreversible process. Given all the known information, recreating the described technique or something similar does not seem like an impossible task to me. Therefore, in recent days, I have sometimes delved into reflections. I tried to understand how something like this could be implemented. Because I believe that this is potentially possible, but I seem to be missing something. Something I'm overlooking.
— After this morning, however, I firmly decided to turn to you with my suspicions, Your Majesty, in the hope of learning whether this seems possible to you in the realities of this world. If anyone possesses knowledge in this area, it is you.
Explaining the reasons for her aspirations to Naria, who publicly restored humanity to the undead, Alaria considered unnecessary — Her Majesty undoubtedly understood everything perfectly. And everything was clear from this sincere speech. Turning into the undead, torn from the cycle of souls and often doomed to ostracism, is a fate worse than many others. Something you wouldn't wish even on your worst enemy. Whereas recreating this healing technique will help save many lives, innocent or misguided. It will be a purely noble and good way to repay Anuzish for accepting her. Something that will protect the world and its inhabitants from unnecessary suffering.