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"At least she only gestured with one hand," she thought, looking at Sonata in the picture.
- Hmm? - Looking at Ayano looking at her in the picture, Sonata pondered. - Is something wrong? Do you think I didn't look good?Author
- Uh... Ahuri-san, are you okay? - she suddenly realized. - I don't think you've said a word during this whole event.
- Shouldn't a mysterious overseas oni have a veil of mystery? - Smiling, the blonde mononofu repeated the words of the rogue. - I decided that you two had everything under control, and it seems I was right. - She clapped her hands. - Omiyato.
Honestly, I'm starting to be afraid to make references to DC. We already had Revan organize a Joker scenario, and now Erephir might arrange a Flashpoint, or even spawn some kind of Doomsday.
Honestly, I'm starting to be afraid of making too many references to DC. Revan has already given us a Joker; now Erathia might arrange a Flashpoint or even spawn some kind of Doomsday.
- Hmm? - Looking at Ayano, who is looking at her in the picture, Sonata pondered. - Is something wrong? Do you think I don't look good?
- No, everything is fine. You could win any beauty contest or even become a top model... I was just staring at the gesture. It's funny. Author
- Shouldn't a mysterious overseas oni have an aura of mystery? - Smiling, the fair-haired Mononofu repeated the words of the bandit. - I decided that you two had everything under control, and it seems I was right. - She clapped her hands. - Omigoto.
- Well, thank goodness for Kami. I was already thinking... never mind. If anyone here deserves respect, it's these "gentlemen." They weren't thugs after all. Amazing... Sometimes life plays strange tricks. Your support was also helpful, Ahuli-san. These refreshing comments, combined with your confident readiness, were like an anchor in this situation. But we all pale in comparison to the charm of Sonata-chan, who can defuse a deadly situation with a single clap of her hands. Omigoto, as it is, - she clapped at Sonata. - And yet, their leader seemed a bit strange to me... Oh well. So, is everything okay? - she nods at Sonata's sword. - And it seems the ground didn't open up, the sword looks like a sword, just with a meticulous design. For now, I can't say that I understand what you were trying to scare us with.
- No, everything is fine. You could win any beauty contest or even become a top model... Oh, I was just looking at your gesture. It's cute.
- I agree," Ahuri nodded, "in this world, there aren't many people with such godlike beauty as you, Sonata-sama; perhaps you are the only one of your kind. - Come on, girls, no need to praise me so much, you are all very charming too. And yes, the gesture is cute - you should try it too, Aiyano."Author
- Thank goodness for Kami. I was starting to think... never mind. If anyone here deserves respect, it's these "gentlemen." They turned out not to be thugs after all. Amazing... Sometimes life plays strange tricks. Your support was also very helpful, Ahuli-san. These refreshing comments, combined with your confident readiness for battle, were like an anchor in this situation. But we all pale in comparison to the charm of Sonata-chan, who can defuse a deadly situation with a single clap of her hands. Omigoto, as it is. - She clapped Sonata on the shoulder. - And yet, their leader seemed a bit strange to me... Well, never mind. So, is everything okay? - She nods at Sonata's sword. - And it seems the earth didn't open up, the sword looks like a sword, just with a meticulous design. For now, I can't say that I understand what you were trying to scare us with.
- No, no, I just brought your started situation to its logical conclusion, that's all. If you hadn't been able to understand the feelings of these gentlemen and give them wise advice, this result would hardly have been possible. If I were to become empress again, I would definitely invite you to be my right hand and in charge of public relations. And yes, the sword situation is resolved, we can go home, you're just underrating it... - Pulling out a tray with the fifteenth Akonian stone, she tossed it up and pretended to slice it, but instead caught it with her free hand. - Okay, that's just a joke. Let's go?
No, no, I just brought the situation you started to its logical conclusion, that's all. If you hadn't been able to understand the feelings of these gentlemen and give them wise advice, this result would hardly have been possible. If I were to become Empress again, I would definitely invite you to be my right hand and in charge of public relations.
- We got lucky this time. And from such an assumption, I feel that a certain person would experience an emotionally-psychosomatic fire of not the most pleasant kind. So it's good that it's not like that.Author
And yes, the sword thing is over, we can go home, you just underestimated it... - Pulling out a tray with the fifteenth Aconian stone, she tossed it up and pretended to chop, but instead caught it with her free hand. - Okay, that's all a joke. Shall we go?
- Ahem... - the priestess coughed. - Do you know that this thing can be extracted from its carrier, preserving his life?... By appealing to the Kami-sama and performing a Nihon ritual of purification. But if it possesses you, I... I don't know what can be done about it. Most likely, nothing. So... Please, don't joke like that," she said, suddenly frowning and sighing. - ...I forgot to ask the gentlemen if they had encountered Lovra Untroye. Hmm... And how far is it to the airship from here? Don't you want to check it out? Although... Perhaps, with our cargo, that would be irresponsible. Okay, let's go to the rendezvous point.
Sonata answered all the questions with an affirmative nod, and then the four of them headed to the nearest transport station, where they boarded a train and traveled to Margel. Along the way, they learned the following:
- The center of the capital and Kridear were destroyed.
- Someone attacked Naria's villa.
- The Emperor's life was presumably cut short, and Naria's coronation was scheduled for the 20th.
After getting some rest (or not), they returned to Margel on the night of the 20th, a couple of hours before the ceremony began.
***
Reunited with his family and having calmed down, Kanchan realized he regretted learning those strange spells. In his shame, he burned the novice's guide, and in addition to two other spells, he managed to learn only the Cosmic Arrow for 1000 experience points.
- I don't understand... how is this physically possible? I mean, "the center of the capital and an entire province destroyed"? - the priestess murmurs, stepping onto the platform and inhaling the capital's air. - Such a weapon simply doesn't exist. No single person could have done this. Not even Kayasa-kocho... I don't believe it. This is either a cruel joke or a misunderstanding, - she firmly decided, striking her fist against her palm. - I need to go to the publishing house and shed light on what happened. Nadia-san must know all the details! ...The coronation? - she falls silent and shakes her head after a while. - And where will it take place? On the rubble left from the Azure Palace?
Biba and Boba are getting ready for the coronation. To save time, they decided to take a shower together. They didn't manage to save time, but they both felt refreshed.
For the ceremony, Beata decides to wear Khermar's dress, because such a great, wise, and restrained ruler would hardly like overtly revealing outfits; after all, she's not Welfern, Shen, or Shinalun. She thought about taking a shawl or cape, but Guion reminded her that she has the Cloak of the North, and she wouldn't take it off in this weather anyway. Guion himself decided that since even Erefir had found a dress somewhere, there was no need for him to clank around in armor, and he chose Azure for the ceremony, which was surprisingly in excellent condition even after all the adventures in the mountains.
- Hold on, Aiyano. Nadia might not even be awake yet. Let's stop by home first. If Naria is there, and if she has time, she'll answer all our questions.
- ...maybe. Yes. I ended up in the wrong place. Anyway, I need to go home and put my bags down. That's for sure,” mumbled Miko, still unable to fully grasp what had been said.