☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- ...Come on, since you promised, it wouldn't be good to be late.
A few hundred steps towards the port later, they find themselves inside the headquarters.

At some point, or after a slight delay, which was not at all significant for the proper solemnity, Klin Chegver goes through the same ceremony and receives a slap on the cheek, just like Tluassa and some others before him.

-- It is said that water wears away stone; likewise, your commendable loyalty and perseverance can be relied upon, both in battle and in peace. In the name of Her Majesty, Empress Naria es Diesra Arual, I hereby declare you, Klin Chegver, a Knight of Carnel.

Upon receiving the scroll, Kalina allowed herself to say a few words to those gathered.
- I will not embarrass anyone with my beliefs; if you want to listen, you know where to find me, so I will simply say this: not long ago, there were no convictions or plans in my life; I simply went with the flow, and now I am being appointed a knight and leading a large number of people towards a future that I believe is more harmonious. So know, friends, that anything is possible in life; the main thing is not to give up, to take initiative, and not to neglect the people who are truly close to you.

Good words, Erefir nodded gratefully.

Having accepted her appointment with dignity, Kilika returned to her cheerful state of mind and clapped happily.
- Jun will be surprised; I'll be bragging about it today!

And she couldn't help but smile.

Drako Mellis, who secretly sneaked into the Carnel headquarters:

- I'm working. - He replied, returning a dry look to his eyes. - I have business with the right pillar, so I will allow myself to attend this ceremony.

"Did you ask me, or the Empress? )" - Erefir was surprised by such an unceremonious intrusion into private territory, although, due to the harmlessness of the act, she was not offended at all, and even gave it a formal legitimacy with a slight nod of her head. Obviously, seeing the governor and the friend's father here was much more pleasant than seeing Mindjin spies or sadistic clowns; for once, a normal person.

- Uh-huh, that's right. Your comrades should take an example from you; otherwise, unmarried knights will set a bad example for the people.

Although, among the spectrum of positive emotions and the unexpected honor, Furia still considered the criticism somewhat inappropriate in this particular case... But it's just a trifle, and verbal battles would be even worse.

When everyone had spoken, the grandmaster smiled and indicated that she would like to continue a little.

-- I am glad that we have reached this point. For us, it is a wonderful beginning, but in the course of history, it is neither a start, nor a middle, nor an end, because infinity has none of these. Serving the crown of Margel, we bear the honorable duty to be aware of our spirit of the times and to remember those great ones who were on this earth before us. In particular, those who were served by many past generations of warriors, the kings and queens of Margel, the emperors and empresses of Welfern; let us strive to ensure that these names always warm our souls, and that the past is our lesson.

Kiv Ariveli for accompaniment, after which Erefir performs a song. (there is a version with all the edits already)

Next, a check of the mood: are they tired, or should she play another short (new) song? Since the ceremony was in the morning, most likely not, and Erefir allows herself a final word:

-- And now, to finally inspire you to great deeds, I ask you all to remember your ideals, your guidelines, the person you have always wanted to be most like, because we all need someone to look up to in order to become better. Whether it is a knight or someone else, if this image inspires you, then before the end of the ceremony, I ask you all to refresh it in your memory and keep it there always. This will be my final, humble farewell.

"As I try to remember the Hero of the Source, so that I myself may come closer to the image of a heroine."

Sky-blue days

Can you hear my moan
Faint, from the depths of darkness?
It is absorbed by emptiness
Almost without a trace.

If the world was created for a reason,
All our troubles are taken into account,
I will endure until morning:
These feelings are precious!

Beautiful hopes and my dreams
Only brought me down.
And I surrendered now, the height of the sky
Not knowing...
***
My heart beats so loudly
Against all my feelings!
To my burning soul
Pressure opposes longing!

Today, a star will shine for us
Of long-awaited days,
If we do not deviate from the
Path of our struggle.

To find answers
I only need to take a step.
***
***
The seasons have passed
Leaving no time for tears.
Remember them to win,
Enough of the failures!

Overcome your sorrows,
That you carry so timidly in your hands.
The abyss of them, look,
Is not so deep!

Have I gone so far
That you don't see my back?

I know for sure, this path is within my power --
Because who else?
***
The words you gave me
Ignited everything in my chest!
They nourish my courage
Against the pressure.

To understand my place in life
A star of long-awaited days gave me.
Enough to curse the past with sadness
The path of my soul!

To find answers
I only need to take a step.
***
***
That legend is now alive
And truly as if lived.
Wonderful those days
Will not fade into the shadows
Until...
***
My heart beats so loudly
Against all my feelings!
To my burning soul
Pressure opposes longing!

Today, a star will shine for us
Of long-awaited days,
If we do not deviate from the
Path of our struggle.

To find answers
I only need to take a step.

Obviously, after this song, it was time to bow and disperse without further words.