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Gullveig, would it be difficult for you to tell me about Vergil's life in Baldr?
-- Not at all. The girl tried to describe in detail the things she knew. About how her teacher lives, what his flower garden is like, and how lovingly he cares for his plants. About how he is always very friendly and attentive (although this hardly applied specifically to Baldr, but was a trait of his personality). About how, in addition to Gullveig, he has three younger students: Elsa, Alrik, and Homeric. About the nature of the training, which teaches the art of war and instills a love for the Mother, and also about the approach used for different children, if there was a difference. About his wise advice, of course. And also about his boundless patience. About the trips to the Temple when the teacher was healthy, and about how he suffers but endures the pain when he is unwell. Of course, the latter was not a very pleasant memory, but you can't pick and choose from a song (especially since Theodahad came specifically to take Vergil for treatment). She also said that Doctor Eisen tries to examine him, although for some reason he cannot cope with the illness and says that modern medicine is not capable of doing so. She spoke about the warm relationship with the baron and the day about four years ago when her future teacher was first received in the barony. -- Then so many children came out, well, that's not surprising, because a real hero arrived. And he approached each one, introduced himself... -- Gullveig's face flushed, so she had to clear her throat again. -- Well, it was something like that.
"Just as I thought..." Theo, barely containing his anger, clenched his right fist. "Vergilius still lives for others, not for himself, hiding behind a mask of serene nobility... the mask that those around him so desperately want to see. " Memories of past days flashed before the knight's eyes, and a single tear rolled down his cheek, which he quickly wiped away with his handkerchief. "Gullveig, do you also think that life in Baldur is what Vergilius wants and deserves? Can you imagine that someone who once soared freely in the sky like a noble falcon would be content to crawl on the ground, settling for less? Perhaps, like many others, you believe that Vergilius fled Stinhelheim only because he was tired of the insincerity and obtrusiveness of those around him? That someone who was not afraid of hordes of monsters and was ready to sacrifice his own life to protect those in need could not cope with the pressure of society? It's not funny, but it doesn't stop it from being a circus... My heart aches when I see how much my dear friend has weakened in spirit since he moved here.
Added 11 minutes later Heroist
Can I retroactively distribute the available experience to get a free level up? 😇
I can cook something for you. But considering that it will hardly be possible to get more flowers, a couple of portions were saved for a real emergency.
— As I thought... — Theo clenched his right fist in a surge of barely restrained anger. — Virgil still continues to live for others, not for himself, hiding behind a mask of serene nobility... The mask that those around him so desperately want to see. — Memories of past days flashed before the knight's eyes, and a single tear rolled down his cheek, which he quickly wiped away with his handkerchief. — Gulveig, do you also think that life in Baldr is what Virgil wants and deserves? Can you imagine that someone who once freely soared through the sky like a noble falcon would be content to crawl on the ground, content with little? Perhaps, like many, you believe that Virgil fled Stinhelheim only because he was tired of the insincerity and obtrusiveness of those around him? That someone who was not afraid of hordes of monsters and was ready to sacrifice his own life to protect those in need could not cope with the pressure of society? It's not funny, but it doesn't stop it from being a circus... My heart aches when I see how much my dear friend has weakened in spirit since he moved here.
Society? So, all this time, the question was about that? Gulveig found it difficult to understand the essence of such a conflict, as she had never lived in high society and did not know what benefits it offered compared to what was in Baldr. Well, she knew it in passing, but that's not the same. Nevertheless, the knight's passionate speech could not fail to touch her and make her at least partially agree with him. Of course, nobles in cities don't live the way they do for no reason, right? With pomp and splendor... — The teacher deserves better. But still... You are wrong that teacher Virgil has weakened in spirit. He is only gentle on the outside, but inside he is very strong, Sir Theodahad. I don't know how much Baldr limits him, as I have never been outside these places. It is quite possible that you are right about everything. But if, in the teacher's opinion, it is really so bad here, then I don't quite understand... Why? The teacher has a good heart and really helps those around him, but does it really matter where he lives? Are there no needy, poor, and hungry people in big cities? Can't you give out bread in the morning and be at the theater in the evening? I don't know. Maybe it wasn't the pressure of society that made him move to Baldr, but there must be some reasons why he likes it here... — In general, honestly, it's hard for me to talk about this. Of course, you know your friend better than I do. Maybe we really are somehow to blame for something. Maybe he has become too attached to us, and this is holding him back more than it should. Although... We must not forget that he is not healthy... Sir Theodahad, if only the teacher were healthy, he would definitely do what his heart desires, — Gulveig said most of the words, looking down. It was a strange conversation, of course... But the main thing was still in the last part; if Vegi was wrong about Theo's intentions and he had been hinting all this time that he wanted to find a cure, then there was nothing to discuss. In general, Vegi was frightened by the thought that the teacher might leave, but she was even more frightened by another thought: that she might somehow make things worse for him, directly or indirectly.Author
Anyone still want some magic?
There is a small chance that I will take the druid path, but most likely I will have to babysit. However, if I somehow fail there, then yes, definitely magic.
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- That's what I was thinking... - Veserod shook his head and rubbed his temples. The number of unsolvable tasks was starting to annoy him greatly. - I'd like to go hunting with you today, but... Maybe it's better if I just take a walk and get some fresh air. I could go fishing, but I don't have anything to fish with. And you probably have things to do.
Wandering aimlessly through the town, Anselm came to the conclusion that magic wasn't for him after all. Passing by Hans's house, the young man decided to stop by and see how he was doing, considering the recent events. Besides, there was a rumor that he could also teach some useful things, if asked.