☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- From what I see in you, Lady Erefir, I believe you are a far more experienced warrior than I will ever be, so there is no need for you to hope; your usefulness in any military and other matter is a self-evident fact. As for the training, my students organized a Tournaments on the city square, so if you find this acceptable, I invite you and your friends to participate in it.

-- You are very kind.

Of course, "acceptability" in this case was a little unclear... Oh, if Sonata herself had entered the Tournaments, how wonderful it would be to see her in battle! Although there was a feeling that the one who could strike first would win, the desire to duel with her became very, very strong for the Nosferatu after this dialogue, and it only intensified from how courteous the alien empress was.

We still needed to visit "Ideal," so thank you for letting us know. - Saying this, she puts her hand to her heart and says goodbye. - I wish you a pleasant day, Lady Erefir.

-- Have a good day, and all days, Lady Sonata, -- the redhead replied with the same gesture.

Yes, thank you for the information and good luck, Erefir-dono. I was glad to finally meet you.

-- All the best, Your Highness, -- she bows.

"What interesting people. But, of course, the empress didn't quite figure me out," -- she thought as everyone left. -- "She was careful about the competition, but there was no need for it: do marathon runners trip each other? On the contrary, competition is what keeps the spirit alive in runners and makes them run even faster. That's why Tournaments exist. The winner is inspired by success, and the loser feels the desire to try again and again."

At the moment when she is no longer noticed, the pillar heads in the direction of the minister.

-- Hello, Lady Asukan. First of all, thank you for such a high appreciation of our work, and please allow me to pass on gifts for Her Majesty Naria and Her Highness Aiyano through you.