☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- That's fair. So, Klin-sama... or just Klin, she smiled. - It roughly translates to "clear, thank you very much." Perhaps some of the formalities here were a bit excessive, heh.

—"Thank you very much," huh? That's good. The former servant felt noticeably relieved by this favorable translation.

- Yes... and that it was even possible. Of all that I've heard about such a phenomenon in the context of what's actually happening, it's not a realistic scenario. Although, miracles have happened before... Perhaps, with such a Majesty, we will all finally be able to turn that tragic page, the echoes of which have not allowed people to rest for a thousand years.

—I will believe in that with all my soul. Every miracle is just a consequence of various favorable circumstances, and if more people strive for such order, our world will only become brighter.

After pondering this sudden gem for a few seconds, Aiyano replies:
- Perhaps you are right. About the fact that you can't please everyone. Indeed, do what you must and let what may, - she decided to remember these words, which surprisingly resonated with some of her personal concerns. - Thank you. If it comes from you, then it must be so. Her Majesty makes significant efforts to determine a person's character before bestowing her trust upon them, but even beyond that - now I can see for myself why, - she smiled warmly and not at all officiously at the Count, behind whose declared simplicity hid a decent person. - Well then. Perhaps we shouldn't waste your time any further, otherwise we've just bumped into each other in the doorway... Besides, your lady is probably already waiting for you. It was very nice to see you and get to know you properly. Perhaps our paths will cross again somewhere today - something like that has already happened several times today. For now, I wish you a good holiday. Such days, in many respects, happen so rarely that you can usually only read about them in chronicles or collections of fairy tales.

—That's true, about the day. Perhaps my reincarnation is playing a role, but today I feel more alive than in all the previous months, heh. And... thank you again, you are too kind. - The Kridean blushed at the second positive assessment of the day from the highest-ranking officials and didn't know what to say, deciding not to keep the company waiting at the door with an awkward exchange of pleasantries. - And you too, have a great "today." Then, see you later! - He smiled warmly in response to the high-ranking woman and her companions.


After the farewell rituals, he returns to Sanex.
—You know, I was afraid that it would turn out like when Her Majesty unexpectedly dropped in on us, remember? That, out of embarrassment in the presence of such a high-ranking person, I would start talking nonsense, just like that time. I'm still embarrassed to remember, such an important person with serious thoughts and a mission came, and I started talking about loyalty, pff... It's good that our Empress is so perceptive and immediately understood that I didn't do it on purpose, but just blurted it out out of shyness. And now I see that Princess Aiyano is also a truly people-oriented person - it's very easy to communicate with her, and the difference in spiritual and titular status is not felt at all. For a simpleton like me, this matters. They complement each other very well, in general, now I understand the wisdom of the appointment...

—Well, okay, I see you've already managed to evaluate everyone? - He glances at the table and makes an approving gesture 👍. - No matter how much I philosophize, I feel most comfortable communicating with you. So, let's see what the masters of the visual arts will delight us with today:

The Road to Tomorrow (Tenok Ferlutsy) — 10
This work is capable of incapacitating the Kridean thinker for a good half of the day. Every particle of the image evokes a wide variety of thoughts. The most amazing currents conflict and intertwine here: civilization versus nature, old versus new, technology versus nature, the harmony of the universe versus the noise of life's movement, impatient anticipation versus cold speed, past, present, future... A magnificent creation.

IPB (Heinos Gnilomud) — 5
I didn't quite understand the foreign signatures; perhaps they significantly influenced the deep meaning embedded in the work.

Innocence (Kanchan Kizhdham) — 8
Very atmospheric, for some reason it reminds me of a forgotten childhood, although I didn't have similar locations in my own.

Jigokuraku (Sima Yun) — 7
The rejection of destruction and violence does not mean that I am not capable of abstractly evaluating the ideas embedded by the author. A bold and cruel palette of colors, combined with the main character, evokes, I believe, exactly the emotions that such a composition should evoke. This is the harsh truth of life and our reality, which should be accepted, not lived in the clouds until the apostle of destruction comes to visit you.

Lady from the Portrait (Revania es Diesra Arual) — 8
Very bold style and execution, and a lively, diverse expression on the face.

Rinze Reim (Kostus Kepler) — 7
A professional and well-executed work, but nothing beyond that.

Beginning (Eogan Lamark) — 8
It makes you immerse yourself, this time perhaps in your own dreams, long-forgotten desires, and distant hopes...

Peaceful Place (Princess Aiyano) — 9
What lovely mountains in the background... It really evokes the cozy atmosphere of home, although the scenery is completely unfamiliar to me.

Map of the Islands (Ahuli) — 5
I can't help but appreciate the cartographer's efforts, but it's very difficult to compare it with others... I'm glad that my childhood memories of the first versions of these maps have not changed much to this day.

Aiyano-sama in Hoshigume (Ahuri) — 8
"Aha, maybe -sama was the right addition to the name?..."
Magnificent palette of colors.

The State (Kleona Krim) — 7
Funny, multifaceted, evokes different thoughts.

Dragon Slayer (Beata Lakse) — 9
It is very interesting to contrast with the fourth work. Note how a "combat" situation can be portrayed in a completely different way? How is it possible to present even the darkest and most gloomy themes in a bright way, with notes of enthusiasm, righteousness, chivalry, and high morality instead of ordinary destruction, cruelty, enjoyment, anger, and death? Amazing work.

The End of the World (Erefir Linel Darvening) — 6
"Sometimes chainsaws, sometimes that... Maybe our boss has depression hidden behind a perpetual smile? I should talk to her sometime..."
I would hang this picture on my wall so that every morning it would give me strength and motivation to get out of bed and fix what is depicted on it.