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

Ed won again, and after that, the games came to a halt. None of the three players felt like continuing, and the club members started returning to their usual engineering tasks.

Just a reminder... though, you probably already know.

After a good training session at the Xenomia martial arts guild, Alons and Mia were slowly making their way home. Both were enjoying lollipops – Mia said it was to replenish her energy, while Alik simply loved sweets. “And then you hit him with an uppercut – bam!” “Haha, well, it turned out to be a convenient move for me. I’m small, after all, and it works well on my jaw… The only problem is shortening the distance beforehand… It’s a bit difficult.” “Mia, I can’t wait to see you again! You’ll be even better by then!” “I’ll do my best,” the girl smiled. Talia and Alons were planning to leave back in the evening of the 28th or in the morning of the 29th. It was quite possible that Mia wouldn’t meet them again, so she would spend the evening with her brother and later with her mother.

On December 28th, forty-six first-year students and their teachers gathered in the academy's grand hall to celebrate the end of the current year and welcome the new one. Unlike older students who were busy with other matters, the freshmen could afford to relax and have a good time today. The atmosphere was pleasant, there was plenty of delicious-looking food and drinks, and various entertainments were provided, including Rina-chan, an idol, singing and dancing for the enjoyment (?) of those present. Naru occupied herself by meticulously examining the flavors of the dishes on offer, and since no one was particularly interested in her company, she spent the time alone. Imira was seen in unusual company – with Spark, Engar, and Nao. Light and Ifeon discussed something of their own and did not show particular interest in the event. Berwang wandered around the hall, unintentionally disturbing others from relaxing, while Eli, like Naru, entertained herself with food but didn't pay much attention to the details of these dishes. After a couple of hours of this kind of activity, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly changed, becoming very tense.An unexpected guest arrived – Her Majesty in person. Rinze Reim "entered" the hall through the window, followed by her guards, dressed, for some reason, in soft costumes resembling reindeer. The teachers, clearly not expecting this visit, hastily lined up their students. As it turned out moments later, the Empress wanted to congratulate the students on the New Year...

The honor of receiving gifts first fell to the students of Class III. According to Evriala Grace's instructions, the procedure was as follows:
- Take a handkerchief from one of the "reindeer."
- Approach the Empress and kneel before her.
- Kiss the toe of her right boot and then wipe it with the handkerchief obtained earlier.
- Express gratitude for the attention shown and apologize for taking up her time.
- Receive a gift and return to your place.
She added that during this procedure, they should look at the floor and under no circumstances raise their eyes, thus expressing their submission. Of course, touching the ruler was also prohibited, so when receiving the gift, they had to somehow manage not to touch her fingers. In addition, according to Evriala, failure to follow these instructions would result in the death penalty, but she was probably joking or exaggerating... Probably.

"Her Majesty has decided to introduce an interesting tradition," Xenomia thought. "It shows her warm attitude towards us; a personal greeting is very pleasant! Of course, Miss Grace's instructions on this matter... seem too complicated; it's unlikely that's what was intended. But I'll try to fulfill them, since it's necessary."
When Xenomia is called, or when several people pass by so that she isn't the first, the girl goes and gratefully receives and fulfills what is asked of her.
At the same time, she observes how these people manage to fulfill the instructions.

- Take a handkerchief from one of the "deer."
- Approach the Empress and kneel before her.
- Kiss the toe of her right boot and then wipe it with the handkerchief you obtained earlier.
- Express your gratitude for the attention shown to you and apologize for the time spent on you.
- Receive a gift and return to your place.
She added that during the performance of this procedure, they had to look at the floor and in no case raise their eyes, thereby expressing their submission. Of course, it was also forbidden to touch the ruler, and therefore, when receiving the gift, they had to somehow manage not to touch her fingers. In addition, if Evrial's words are to be believed, the students faced the death penalty for failing to follow these instructions, but, of course, she was probably joking or exaggerating... Probably.

Sayuri approaches Rinze Reim, intending to kneel, but suddenly quickly draws her katana from its scabbard and cuts off the Empress's head.

Sayuri only attacks evil creatures, while Rinze is kind.

/These boyars are bad./

There is no such class in this country...

//The Empress is good, the idols are bad//

Moriner was too stunned by what was happening to give any conscious assessment of the Empress's antics. And even if Euryala's orders weren't that unusual compared to the last few centuries, the fact that the ruler of a superpower, with guards in New Year's costumes, was climbing through the windows of a military academy...
"At least when our descendants study this historical period in schools, they certainly won't be bored in class."
Moriner humbly waits for his turn or for someone from the fan club to volunteer to be the first to polish the Empress's boots.

There is no such class in this country...

/ So, deer are bad./

Parfinora smiled warmly at Azarine and said in a low voice, so as not to disturb the madmen around:
-Rina-chan, our whole class loves Her Majesty immensely, but I know that nothing can compare to your adoration for her. Therefore, I want to make you happy and give you the opportunity to be the first to receive a gift from the empress.

Azarina was pleased with the opportunity given to her and did everything according to Evrial's instructions. Receiving a gift from Her Majesty, she said the following: "Oh, Your Majesty, we are unworthy of your kindness! Thank you, thank you! I humbly thank you!" A bright blush was visible on her face, which she lowered towards the floor, and tears were welling up in her eyes, which she tried her best to suppress so as not to show herself in such a state before the Empress.