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- Heh, for terminators of the old era like me, such obstacles don't pose any difficulties.
Just like Shiki, the new acquaintance, Asmidul, had a foreign katana at his belt; only Ikusa possessed a long, straight sword. And what a glamorous pickaxe the erudite himself had.
- Well, let's go inside. - The royal daughter winked at the young man for some reason. - But before that, I ask everyone to take off their shoes.
Soon, all four of them find themselves inside the Temple of Mirrors. Asmidul feels a sense of relief - as if some heavy burden had temporarily disappeared from his shoulders. In contrast to this feeling, however, the room itself evoked mixed feelings - the inside of its walls, floor, and ceiling was made of mirrored material, and only the inclusion of pieces of multi-colored glass, arranged like a mosaic, broke up this surreal view.
There were no additional rooms, stairs, altars, paintings, or anything like that here, only a solitary statue in the very center, under which the king was kneeling and muttering something - he was clearly praying. This sculptural work was made in color and remotely resembled the works of a famous artist in the capital of Alastia, but in terms of skill and effort, it far surpassed them. It was an image of a woman of human height - together with a low pedestal and heel, it was 175 centimeters high. She had an athletic build, long, snow-white hair, and eyes that were either pale blue or the color of sea waves.
The guests had to wait a little before the monarch of Asuguh could give them his attention.
- ... - Rising from his knees and turning around, Thiozar Kisekus Aalur met those who had stepped onto the threshold of his not-so-secret "base" with a look full of energy that was uncharacteristic of his eyes. - Shiki, Suiyen, and even Asmidul. Wasn't our meeting scheduled for tomorrow? - He asks Ikusa, but doesn't wait for her answer. - However, it doesn't matter. It's better to deal with things sooner rather than later.
- Your Majesty. - The dark-haired man kneels and bows his head. - Suiyen Vanderlast, a student of Sonata Reim and a servant of Her Majesty Queen Lunamaria es Diesra Arual, has arrived with Her answer to Your Majesty's request. - Having made sure that he can continue, he continues. - Margel agrees that the Haranian Empire does not deserve the right to exist and must be destroyed. Based on this decision, the Kingdom of Asuguh can count on our gratuitous support - military, financial, resource, intelligence, and magical.
- Uh-huh, that's good news. I am grateful to Queen Lunamaria for our long-standing friendship. And of course, I am grateful to you personally, Suiyen, for participating in the creation of this sculpture.
- I am infinitely glad to hear these words, Your Majesty.
- Urazuki Shiki, samurai of Asagiri Tokitaki, mikoto of Asahina, - the second foreigner knelt and touched the floor with his palms and forehead, - I inform you that my lord has agreed to provide the Kingdom of Asuguh with support in the war against the Haranian Empire; of course, as Your Majesty proposed last time, he expects that its lands will pass under the control of Asahina after the end of the conflict.
- This offer is still valid. - The king nodded. - Asuguh does not need new territories. - He spreads his hands, sighs, and smiles. - To put it in the language of the youth, empires tend to "decline," so expansion is not beneficial to our civilization.
Just like Shiki, the new acquaintance, Asmidul, had a foreign katana at his belt; only Ikusa possessed a long, straight sword. And what a glamorous pickaxe the erudite himself had.
- Well, let's go inside. - The royal daughter winked at the young man for some reason. - But before that, I ask everyone to take off their shoes.
Soon, all four of them find themselves inside the Temple of Mirrors. Asmidul feels a sense of relief - as if some heavy burden had temporarily disappeared from his shoulders. In contrast to this feeling, however, the room itself evoked mixed feelings - the inside of its walls, floor, and ceiling was made of mirrored material, and only the inclusion of pieces of multi-colored glass, arranged like a mosaic, broke up this surreal view.
There were no additional rooms, stairs, altars, paintings, or anything like that here, only a solitary statue in the very center, under which the king was kneeling and muttering something - he was clearly praying. This sculptural work was made in color and remotely resembled the works of a famous artist in the capital of Alastia, but in terms of skill and effort, it far surpassed them. It was an image of a woman of human height - together with a low pedestal and heel, it was 175 centimeters high. She had an athletic build, long, snow-white hair, and eyes that were either pale blue or the color of sea waves.
The guests had to wait a little before the monarch of Asuguh could give them his attention.
- ... - Rising from his knees and turning around, Thiozar Kisekus Aalur met those who had stepped onto the threshold of his not-so-secret "base" with a look full of energy that was uncharacteristic of his eyes. - Shiki, Suiyen, and even Asmidul. Wasn't our meeting scheduled for tomorrow? - He asks Ikusa, but doesn't wait for her answer. - However, it doesn't matter. It's better to deal with things sooner rather than later.
- Your Majesty. - The dark-haired man kneels and bows his head. - Suiyen Vanderlast, a student of Sonata Reim and a servant of Her Majesty Queen Lunamaria es Diesra Arual, has arrived with Her answer to Your Majesty's request. - Having made sure that he can continue, he continues. - Margel agrees that the Haranian Empire does not deserve the right to exist and must be destroyed. Based on this decision, the Kingdom of Asuguh can count on our gratuitous support - military, financial, resource, intelligence, and magical.
- Uh-huh, that's good news. I am grateful to Queen Lunamaria for our long-standing friendship. And of course, I am grateful to you personally, Suiyen, for participating in the creation of this sculpture.
- I am infinitely glad to hear these words, Your Majesty.
- Urazuki Shiki, samurai of Asagiri Tokitaki, mikoto of Asahina, - the second foreigner knelt and touched the floor with his palms and forehead, - I inform you that my lord has agreed to provide the Kingdom of Asuguh with support in the war against the Haranian Empire; of course, as Your Majesty proposed last time, he expects that its lands will pass under the control of Asahina after the end of the conflict.
- This offer is still valid. - The king nodded. - Asuguh does not need new territories. - He spreads his hands, sighs, and smiles. - To put it in the language of the youth, empires tend to "decline," so expansion is not beneficial to our civilization.