Posts from United Kingdoms

-- Girion Grimm... -- Lex tried to remember something about this man, if he had even heard of him.
-- Okay. I would just like to know what exactly was offered to him and how he explained his refusal.

— Much was offered in various ways, but it's pointless to dwell on it because all his refusals boiled down to one thing: the baron has a low opinion of merchants and usurers. To be honest, he simply despises us, not as a group, but as people with professions that he hates.

— Thank you for the generous offer, but I must decline.

— If you already have plans for today, we can arrange a meeting another day. Believe me, you don't even know what you're giving up!

Helmut and his companions finished their third round before it was time to return to the fort.

The return to the fort turned out differently than the squad members might have imagined. Captain Weymot met them accompanied by another officer.

— Here is my new squad," Weymot said confidently to his interlocutor, then shifted his gaze to his subordinates, expecting them to greet the other officer as soldiers should, — this is Captain Leogis.
— N-yes,” the second captain skeptically examined the recruits, “well, you’ve gathered quite a bunch, Weymot. But probably nothing more should be expected from fools and criminals.
— My friend, as they say among smart people, don't judge a book by its cover; these guys will still prove themselves.
— Yeah, they'll show – they'll cut each other up, desert, die in the first battle, or be executed for insubordination or unworthy behavior towards Silvergard. The captain approached the soldiers closer to examine them better and soon grimaced with disgust, sensing a familiar smell. — So, did you drink well?
— What are you nitpicking about? These are adults, not greenhorns, after all. They celebrated, that's it.

—It would be a great joy for me to serve together with you in our small detachment. -the priest addressed his new assistants after traditional greetings. -I am sure that through joint efforts we can make this world a little brighter. And in difficult times, I can count on your good advice, Carmen, and during hard trials, on your sword and shield, Delos. In turn, I will do everything possible to present the essence of the Teachings of the Mentor in the right light to all those who suffer and are lost in darkness.

— You can rely on me, father,” the young Knight bowed respectfully, “I will devote myself entirely and will not spare my body to fulfill our noble cause!
— I too will try to be useful as much as my modest abilities allow," unlike Delos, Carmen spoke uncertainly, and her voice sounded lost, as if she could not decide what to say; finally, gathering strength, she continued, "I know better than anyone how busy the head of the church is, so I don’t dare distract her with my humble problems, but maybe you, Achelsius, will help me break the chains that bind my heart? If you are so kind as to give me a few minutes of your precious time, I will be eternally grateful.

- Perhaps I'll try to complete something from this list. What about coordinates, deadlines?

— Heh, if the guild knew the exact coordinates, there wouldn't have been these announcements for a long time. Complete it when you complete it, the main thing is to manage to do it before someone else defeats your target.

they should have made the character older

— You can count on me, father, — the young knight bowed respectfully, — I will dedicate myself entirely and will not spare my body to fulfill our noble cause!
— I will also try to be helpful to the best of my modest abilities, — unlike Delos, Carmen spoke hesitantly, and her voice sounded lost, as if she could not decide what to talk about; finally, gathering her strength, she continued, — I know better than anyone how busy the abbess is, and therefore I dare not distract her with my modest problems, but perhaps you, Achelsius, will help me break the chains that bind my heart? If you are so kind and devote a few minutes of your precious time to me, I will be infinitely grateful and happy.

—Of course, sister. -Achelsius looked at the servant with concern. —If we have a few free minutes, I will gladly listen to what is troubling your heart.

It seems my sister also wants to sacrifice her body to the church.

Achelsy and Carmen were left alone, and after a few moments of hesitation, the girl finally began to tell her short story.
— To be honest, I'm confused. In Astkirch, I have an acquaintance whose name I'd rather not mention. He has been showing me attention for a long time and giving me gifts, although I asked him not to do so, but I didn't dare to return or throw them away, considering it impolite. And recently, we accidentally met in the upper city. Then he said that I was deceiving myself and my feelings, that I actually love him too, but I don't want to admit it to myself. And most importantly, he said that the Mentor would be disappointed in me and that one should always reciprocate kindness, and that by denying his love, I am acting against the teachings of the Enlightened. I thought about this for a long time, but I still couldn't find the right answer. In the end, I met with him and decided that in a conversation with him, my heart would tell me the right words. But I... We didn't even get to talk; he... He started to touch me in... Certain... Places. I instinctively began to resist, and all of this was completely unfamiliar to me, and my older brother, Mark, heard us. In a rage, he inflicted bodily harm on my admirer and escorted me home. And now I don't know what to do. Not only have I failed to sort out my own feelings, but another person has suffered because of me, and my own brother succumbed to such dark emotions and harmed another...

- Sir! - Helmut stood at attention, looking straight ahead as befitting the situation. - Sergeant Dahau. I have been appointed commander of this unit. I inspected the town with my men, and then, during off-duty hours, I insisted on inviting them to a tavern, where I treated them to drinks to celebrate my arrival and appointment, and also got to know my unit better and conducted a team-building exercise. A little training, and my soldiers will be ready to carry out the most complex tasks! Sir!

I've been waiting for Father Heroist's sermon for half an hour now...

I've been waiting for Father Heroist's sermon for half an hour now...

If Father Heroist wasn't lying around half-dead with his laptop broken again, he could preach three times faster.

If Heroist's father wasn't lying around half-dead with his laptop broken (again), he could preach three times faster.

:(

— Nevertheless, I am not interested in your offer.
Perhaps Abigail didn't know what she was refusing, but she had a pretty good idea. And even in the most optimistic scenario, there wasn't much to be happy about.

If I were in the Hero's shoes, I would scold the girl, encourage her to be more tolerant and accept his feelings, persuade her to go back to that guy and give him what he asks for as an apology and reconciliation – after all, it wouldn't cost her anything. And then there would be no need to duel with her brother; everyone would be happy, and no one would suffer. And from there, we can move on. (probably that's why I'm not a priest)

It would be better if he found out Cedric's name and converted him to Ikigaiism. Then there wouldn't be a duel.

I just really like the idea of how, by setting aside social prejudices, she can use love to resolve this dilemma in a way that benefits everyone :o

I agree, but my newbie still has a long way to go before reaching such wisdom.

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Achelsius listened carefully to Carmen's story, then sighed and shook his head.
—Love... it can bring so many happy moments to our hearts, but it also brings doubts, sadness, and sorrow. We, as devoted servants of the Guide, undoubtedly strive to emphasize only the brightest and kindest aspects of emotions, and therefore I perfectly understand why your kindness made your interaction with this acquaintance overly... ambiguous.
The priest paused briefly, giving the servant a chance to grasp the essence of what was said.
—But you must understand that it is not enough to be a source of light yourself, it is not enough to maintain the purity of your own soul. It is also necessary to try to understand the feelings of others, people who are less enlightened by our faith. They may perceive the acceptance of gifts as your consent, and the opportunity to talk in private as a good chance... to push you towards actions that are beneficial to them. They have invented complex love games for themselves, and they expect us to follow their generally accepted rules as well. It is easier to cloud the minds of ordinary people, and lust and desire sometimes completely replace all their true, good feelings. They find it harder to understand hints, they don't like ambiguity and empty waiting. I think you now understand why your conflict arose. And therefore, I would like to give you the following advice:
-First, never allow anyone, except for those close to the Guide, brothers and sisters - servants, to interpret our faith to you. Remember that the Guide never requires or desires anything in return, be it reciprocal love, friendship, or even money. When we help others, we do not expect anything in return. So, your acquaintance cannot demand reciprocal feelings, and especially not talk about what, in his opinion, might disappoint or please the Guide.
-Only you yourself, and no one else, can help you fully understand your feelings. Only when alone with yourself can we make a final decision. Of course, it is not always easy to listen to your heart. But even mistakes sometimes bring valuable experience.
-Do not be angry with your brother, for he came to your aid in a difficult hour without any sin of doubt. Your acquaintance had no right to take possession of your body without your consent. We cannot always protect ourselves with words alone. And efforts aimed at protecting those close to us are never associated with dark emotions. I hope this fight will not have too serious consequences for him.
-And most importantly, do not be afraid to be firm in your decisions. There is no place for doubt for the servants of the Guide. If you wish to respond to the love feelings of someone, be ready to go all the way, and do not stop halfway. If you are not ready for intimacy, then show firmness, and do not leave your admirer with false illusions and empty hopes, infecting his soul with vice like a curse. If he truly loves you, he will be ready to wait for a final answer; if his gifts and words were motivated only by lust for your body, then I can tell you with confidence that this has nothing to do with pure and sincere feelings. These will be my advices, Carmen, and I hope that by following them, you will be able not only to understand your personal anxieties, but also to help your own close friends and acquaintances.

If you are not ready for intimacy, show firmness and do not give your admirer false illusions and empty hopes that infect his soul like a curse.

Achelsius is your bro. He has been saving guys from the friend zone since 327.

had a bonding session

At least it wasn't a fraternization session; in some countries' armies, you could get punished for that.

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Wanted to create a Brettonian to ruin an innocent girl's life...