Posts from The Empire of Reimia (3) Auto-translated

-Oh, you look so cute here! - Parfinora chattered in a way that was completely uncharacteristic for her, like a little girl - can I keep this photo?

Miya was silent for a long time and looked down.
-- I don't really want there to be a war. Are there any good moments in war? - she finally said thoughtfully.

- As a teacher, as a military man, and as a person, you saved the lives of several of your students; those "civilians" were just ordinary bandits, and they were armed. An organized criminal group. As far as I know, according to all legal and human principles, the laws that apply to a person who takes up arms, and especially raises it against the military - even if in this case against cadets - are hardly the same as those that apply to an ordinary unarmed civilian... And if necessary, I will testify to the whole truth wherever it may be required! - Lathro looked stubbornly into the man's eyes. - ...however, I am not a lawyer, and I am not saying anything new. You perfectly understand that these are exactly the words you would expect from me in this situation.
He sighed heavily.
- In any case, thank you for your help. And this... I never attended your optional classes; I didn't have time, and I didn't really see myself as an infantryman. But now I understand the importance of these skills even outside the battlefield. If I had a handgun, things might have turned out differently. In general, I don't know how it works here, but... can I visit the shooting range from time to time? For my own purposes.

— Of course, — he agreed without hesitation, then lowered his head, — you know, maybe Ikigai really isn't for me... Thank you for helping me understand that, and I'm sorry for snapping at you.