☀️ Arselia and Akonia

As soon as the Overlord appeared, the debilitating weakness in her body finally subsided, and the knight rose. Soaked from the water that served as her aquatic shield, she was then warmed by the heat around her, which intensified to a scorching degree. With a battered helmet, bearing the mark of some unclear technology of Kragg, it had absorbed the blow of the most devastating weapon known to the Fury.

As a leader, inspiring everyone in every possible way, from boosting morale to her own attacks, she lay on the ground for the most critical part of the battle, maintaining some minimal connection through some four-dimensional channels. It wasn't very responsible of her... But thanks to Kilike, at least she wasn't reduced to dust.

This was just a small part. More than anything, Erefir was surprised and dismayed by something else, although she understood the reasons behind it.

- See, brave Erefir? - Interrupting the exchange of glances with Naria, Stallia, who was slowly and steadily dissolving into the air, approached the right pillar, placing one hand on her shoulder and circling her domain with the other. - This is what war looked like in the old days, in the years when we fought against the celestials...

Did Stallia or Lady Darvening shed a single tear that instantly evaporated? Did she feel unworthy of the battle that had taken place, not ready enough, not persistent enough in her struggle? Did she believe that Stallia herself was destroyed by her incredible nobility? There were countless tactics that the Red Fury saw in this battle for their opponent: kiting, regeneration, permanent damage, the systematic destruction of all enemies by Valis, but the Saint... The Saint fought truly like a knight and a hero.

And the Red Fury respected that, she respected it very much. But still, why? Perhaps only because mortals can overcome singularity: mortal warriors like this redhead, who have been on the brink of death many times, cling to life with all their meager strength, while the immortal Saint does not, she... Thinks completely differently, from the position of centuries of power, which few can question.

Otherwise, they would not have won. But still, the nosenrot hoped that their diligence and will meant something, even in comparison to the one they had defeated.

- ... May my spirit help you overcome the challenges ahead, noble knight!

She clutches her heart and says in a barely audible, extremely heartfelt, and sincere voice:

-- Thank you for the glorious battle.

Erefir puts her wings back on, carefully placing the remnants of the white helmet in her bag.

- With this, I declare the Sonata Reim 975th year tournament closed! - Stroking Aiyano on the head, Naria turned to the audience. - In a couple of hours, Celesta Wida Asukan will begin to summarize the results of today's festival, and with that, it will come to an end, so hurry if you still want to visit other places!

That's it. Well. Today was an interesting day. Difficult, but interesting.

- Boss, how are you? We took a beating, of course, Stallia was a tough opponent. Can you forge a new armor for Guiyoshi, to replace the old one, and right away with two rune slots? I'll help, I'll share some ODs. Oh, if only we could get ahold of a couple of ✹ somewhere, to remove this curse from the potion with Guiyoshi and enchant his new armor properly... But we've already spent everything and been everywhere.

(After they were freed)
-- Just a second, let me gather my thoughts... Well, yes, we need to heal, let me ask in Discord how many people can be healed at once, I don't really like Klin and Garret either. But first... I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who participated in this, it was truly not a walk in the park. Thank you both.

Erefir looks at the other participants in the battle, what is their condition, maybe she should say something to everyone.