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Deciding that she had enough free time to look around, Linnea headed to the academic park.

Today the park was practically empty. This was because both students and teachers were very busy on the first day of classes. Thanks to this, Linnea had the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the luxurious park alone, as if all these neat trees, the river with its mesmerizing and enchanting beauty, the comfortable-looking benches, and the tiled paths — all of it had been reserved specifically for her. Lost in her own thoughts and forgetting that she might not be alone here, Linnea discovers Yuki and Eugian nearby with shocking surprise. Acting on some inexplicable intuition, she hides in the bushes and feels as if she is paralyzed.
The brothers were sitting on one of the benches with their backs to her, talking about something.
— It was a good speech, Eugian. Do not belittle yourself for no reason. — Feeling that his words had not received the desired response, the older brother continued. — Yes, you are very tired, and it is simply impossible not to notice. But you spoke from the heart and did not give your subordinates a single instruction that you should be ashamed of. On the contrary, you pushed them toward what people should be — free, purposeful, and decent.
— Fine, the speech is one thing, — Eugian massaged his temples, — that's not the point. I just feel as if my time and life are slipping through my fingers like sand. One day follows another, and I have already lost count of when the last one differed from the previous. No matter how diligently and hard I work, I don't feel that I am approaching the completion of even a small fragment of what was planned. I solve one problem, and two new ones arise in its place.
— ... — Yuki, despite his high intelligence and great life experience, did not know how to answer this. — How have you been sleeping lately?
— Three, sometimes four hours. And still, I can't get everything done.
— Have you thought about using the help of advisors, looking for more competent people, expanding the staff?
— The advisors offer me effective ways to solve many issues, but I simply cannot accept them because I realize that someone will inevitably suffer from them. For the state, such losses would be nothing more than an insignificant and unnoticed grain of sand, but for some family, company, or simple laborer, it would be a great blow. If everything could be solved with money, there would be no such problems, but the empire's treasury is not bottomless, especially since the lion's share of this money is collected through taxes taken from honest working citizens. Therefore... Therefore, I have to find the most complex ways to solve these problems, so that it is both effective and fair. — Burdened by thought, the Emperor gripped his head again. — I don't even compare to my father. He always looked as if he could solve any problem, achieve success, and still maintain the purity of his soul.
— Ah, Eugian... Father was a genius. Although I do not share many of his views, I cannot deny this. What he managed to pull off during the era of the "Shards" and what he managed to do with the country during his reign — that cannot be repeated. But a man like him was formed by chaos and tempered by the flames of war. Now we live in peace, and the empire needs a leader like you. I know the history of our country well enough to say with confidence: you are the best thing that has happened to it in long centuries. Believe me, you are the ruler this country needs and what its citizens deserve.
— Ha... How can I be a good ruler if I cannot even make the one person I love happy?
— Eugian... — The older brother once again found nothing to say. He hugged the emperor tightly, pressed him close, and gently stroked his head until he fell asleep. The accumulated fatigue had apparently taken its toll. They sat like that for about an hour and a half, then Eugian woke up and they left the place. Linnea was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

I might not be able to play tomorrow or the day after, but if that happens, we'll follow the plan outlined in my post.

On the one hand, Linnea now knew for sure that the emperor was not ill. But on the other hand... it was incredibly awkward to watch all of this. More than once or twice during the conversation between the brothers, she was on the verge of quietly slipping away, but she was stopped by the fact that this would only increase her chances of being discovered. And now, the Reimi girl had no idea how she would look her class curator in the eye after this. Hoping to clear her head and get some fresh air, she wandered around the park for a while, and then went back to her room.

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I won't be doing anything else this week. Nor next week. On the third lecture, it's magic and close combat. On the fourth, it's enhancers.

Should I plan out the whole week, or just choose one option for now? What's the sequence? Why are there only 4 options for the whole month?! I should have chosen "Energetic."

Bertrand decided that he would definitely need to attend a course on weapon crafting. He felt that the excursions would be enough for this week, and he would see what happens next.

All this time, Toutar was actively munching on an omelet with two large steaks, while also snacking on apples and drinking compote, and he barely listened to what the others were saying.
- My father said that here I can become even stronger and protect the inhabitants of our Empire from bad people from other countries. I don't like bullies. In my village, when I went for a walk, they all hid in their holes because they were afraid I would beat them up. That's it.

— Well, you're as big as a bear, so it's no surprise. But it's a good thing, and I think the victims of these bullies were grateful to you.
— Ha-ha, — Relgar, who had finished eating a long time ago, laughed, — just don't overdo it. Bullies, no matter what they are, are still people.
— Well, it depends on how you look at it. I have no sympathy for those who harass the weak. — Having finished his meal, Ifeon used a napkin to wipe the food off his face. — Let's get back to today's vote. We've decided on Romeo, but what about the others? I voted for Moriner.
— What a coincidence, — Relgar replied, — I also voted for him. It seemed to me that he is a little unsure of himself, but he is competent enough to convey the necessary information in his own words and handle the main tasks of a class representative.
— I prefer a compliant leader to a stubborn or inflexible one, — Ifeon added. — Well, what about you, Imir, Toutar?
— Azarina. At first glance, she seemed like a strong, honest, and responsible girl.

!Information about the participants in the cafeteria conversation has been updated, relationships have changed.

- I voted for Asarina. She seems like the best one.

That feeling when a village fool easily finds common ground with people and makes new friends, while you, a HeroesWorld player, despite all your rich inner world...

Wandering through the academy's corridors, or rather, studying its layout, Lathro comes across two of his classmates and, for some reason, instead of going up to them or continuing on his way, he decides to stop and listen. Perhaps he simply didn't want to interrupt or interfere with their conversation – who knows? "Don't you think it's fate that brought us together in the same class?" Romeo's manner of speech was very different this time from what he usually displayed in class; his gaze was sharper, and his eyes seemed dangerous. He spoke with the same words, but they sounded much more serious. "Shouldn't we, following the example of our great ancestors, form an alliance for the duration of our stay within the walls of this magnificent academy?" "Unfortunately, I am not interested in that and must decline." For some unknown reason, this conversation caused Azarina noticeable discomfort. "If that's all, I'll return to my business." The girl intended to leave, but Romeo stopped her, firmly grasping her wrist. "That answer does not satisfy me. At the very least, I want to know the reason for your refusal." "Listen..." Azarina wanted to say something, but she changed her mind and sighed heavily, giving up. "I am not proud of this part of my family's history, so this alliance is not of interest to me, okay?" "But why?" Romeo seemed genuinely surprised. "Why?!" Just like Romeo, Azarina was noticeably surprised, but for a completely different reason. "The reign of Thiaria brought nothing but suffering to this country and its millions of inhabitants. Tyranny, war, poverty, famine, the invasion of demonic hordes – how can I be proud of that?!" "I cannot grasp the meaning of your concerns. If our ancestors should be ashamed of anything, it is for losing the war. There were no villains or heroes then, only different sides pursuing very different interests. The world is not divided into black and white, Azarina." "But that's not true, Thiaria was..." "A tyrant. Yes, that's true, but so what? You wouldn't say that the coalition forces were heroes who saved people from his rule, would you? Come to your senses. Do you remember history so poorly that you've already forgotten what the victors did to the defeated empire during the civil war? Let me remind you – they left it in ruins." "..." "I'll leave you alone with your thoughts," Romeo loosened his grip and allowed the girl to free herself, "but my offer remains in effect." Lost in her own thoughts, Azarina stared at the floor and walked away, not noticing anything around her. Romeo, however, remained unperturbed and noticed Lathro's presence. "Aha, how unfortunate," the aristocrat's voice once again had the playful notes that were characteristic of him during his introduction to the class, "but I can't blame a peasant for not knowing etiquette, can I? But let's put this misunderstanding aside; today I am in a good mood and ready to show more generosity to my subordinates. Tell me, how about becoming my page? It's a great honor and a rare opportunity for a commoner like you."

Could you befriend the guards at the gate?

Who knows? Maybe you could find the love of your life there. Anyway, I'm going to head out and take care of some things, and I'll get back to you later. By the way, it's always best to indicate your interest in green events in advance, although it seems like you already did that.

Should I submit everything for the entire month at once, or can I submit it week by week? If it's the latter, I have a trip planned.

You can choose a week, or even a month, if you know you won't be able to unsubscribe.

/I've already found it...
//Who wants to join us on the excursion? Why are you all sitting at home like losers?

- Ha-ha, my mistake, - Latro stepped out from behind cover. - But I wasn't eavesdropping with malicious intent. I just didn't want to interfere.
He smiled, nodded in the direction Azarina had gone, winked, and gave a thumbs-up.
- She seems a little uncomfortable around new faces; she probably needs some time to adjust... But in any case - I'm rooting for you!
Then he frowned.
- A page? What do you mean?