☀️ Arselia and Akonia

The Lord didn't bother to greet the Count, and his gaze demanded offerings.
Sonic was too lazy to react, and only Sirrion "extended a hand" to Kline.

—I understand, the coolest bonus requires you to run around like a wild boar to get the most expensive food. —To the Lord. —Don't pretend, you were just galloping like crazy. —To Sonic. —Oh, it's clear you're a hardworking guy, no need for any tricks. —To Sillione the Second. —Hmm, I keep forgetting to ask, what's your attitude towards pets?... —To Sanex.

- Alas, my friend, I was confined to a hospital bed, so I missed everything.

—Oh, are you sure you're ready for such fiery stunts? —he looked worriedly at his comrade. —It's a pity, the ceremony turned out to be very open, mm, not quite the right word, frank, no, no, "sincere," that's it. Even "heartfelt," there probably haven't been any like it in the chronicles... But if I briefly summarize the news, then... Her Majesty declared today a day of celebration, and you've probably already noticed the many events, and you even organized one yourself... Also, my comrades—those who overcame the death of Kridear—were made knights of the right pillar for the defense of the empire, and the second heroic squad in the service of the Empress became the left pillar. By the way, I met Anpan, whom you told me about; it seems he's also among them—a very polite and charismatic young man. And we also have a new princess now—Aiyano. I don't know if you've heard of her before, but according to my information, she's also a person of the highest qualities. The new Temple outside the city is her doing.

—And as for the rest... —he took a deep breath. —First, it turned out that on my last mission, I was cursed by a villain and became undead. And today, Her Majesty miraculously healed me with her power. So, when we first met, I wasn't quite myself, or rather, not myself at all, but somehow there was no opportunity, and I didn't have the courage to tell you about it. It's not very "earthly," so I apologize. —He lowered his head guiltily for the tenth time that day. —And secondly... Her Majesty appointed me Count... well, in general, I'm in charge of restoring Kridear. So now we really have a real opportunity to revive our homeland! That's about it, if I haven't missed anything.