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Anders undressed and went into the river next to Victor: -It's still cool - he commented - it's May after all. But how nice it is to take a dip! - After swimming and diving for a while, he found himself not far from Victor - I wanted to ask you something, Victor. Recently, I saw an elf visiting the baron - his name was Lord Sigizia - and Kalentia. The baron was very angry with the elf and didn't want to talk to him, and then he called him a snake - not to the elf's face, though. And when I asked him why he reacted that way, he said it would be better to ask you. So I decided to ask.
— In my homeland, winter swimming in an ice hole is widespread; I recommend you try it sometime, but it's best to consult with Eisen first. — Victor listened carefully to Anders' story. — You know, Anders, we live, respect state institutions, pay taxes, obey the authorities... — He paused, giving Anders a short, insightful look. — No, of course, you can choose not to do this and break the law, but that will be, let's say, an expression of your individuality, but it won't reflect the overall state of affairs in society. Be that as it may, all these things are perceived by people as an integral part of existence, and few can imagine life without them, but the elves were not only able to imagine this but also to implement such an idea. They didn't have their own state, but that didn't prevent them from having a cohesive society based on voluntary agreements, cooperation, and mutual assistance. For me, as a historian, this seems like an amazing thing, a real miracle, but the peoples of Vistaria do not live in isolation from each other, no matter how much they might want to. We all have a certain influence on each other, sometimes beneficial for all parties involved in the exchange, but sometimes associated with great tragedies. I won't tell you today about the war of Lisliar with the Arterian coalition and the events that followed, as it would take more time than is left until the calendar date changes, but so that you understand: a stateless and pacifist elven society, based on horizontal connections, could not, by its very nature, defend itself from the war brought to their land by the hierarchical societies of Vistaria. — The professor looked at Anders, assessing whether the student was bored with the sudden lecture. — If we don't go into details and describe the situation briefly, then it turns out like this: the elves suffered a lot because of foreigners, were offended by them, and eventually adopted the idea of the superiority of their own race over other, so-called barbarian peoples. This was a kind of defensive reaction to the stress they had experienced. Since then, they have committed many unpleasant acts against people like you and me, simply because of their origin, and in addition, they have repeatedly shown themselves to be extremely hypocritical. After all, you probably wouldn't keep your word given to an insect, would you? So do they towards people. I think that this is why the baron called this guest, as you say, a "snake." Of course, all of the above applies more to the government of New Meristia than to every individual resident of this country, but the will of the people and the decisions of the authorities are often connected with each other by invisible threads.
-Wow... yes, the world is a complicated place... everyone has their own truth... Anders pondered for a moment, but not for long. He thought about how he had his own gang, no, his brothers and sisters. And anyone who goes against them will get a crossbow bolt to the forehead. And the rest doesn't matter. Of course, Viktor, judging by his rhetoric, would hardly appreciate such a simple attitude towards life. -Thanks for the lecture, because I don't really know anything about history... And what do you think, did the baron have any reasons to treat Syzygy badly? Because the baron also said that he is one of the leaders of Lunarion.
Where do we go? Where do we end up when we save the world?
“When I arrived in Serberia, during discussions about the situation in Noria, I often encountered naive comments from many of my interlocutors. For example… ‘If I were there, I wouldn’t stay silent or put up with it!’ ‘I would become a saboteur and fight against injustice!’ In reality, such remarks are nothing more than empty words – these people would most likely not only endure and remain silent but would also actively contribute to what is now called injustice. Life in free or even relatively free countries makes people very mistaken about even the simplest things. For example, when you stand in a crowd of ten thousand people, each of whom is shouting ‘Long live Meristia, glory to the elves, death to humans!’ or something similar, what is the probability that you will have the courage not only to not go with the flow but also to raise your voice against what is happening? Heh. But why am I saying this? It’s difficult to blame ordinary citizens for this, as the alternative choice requires too much courage from them, while it is the leaders who shape the ideas to which the masses then conform. I think that’s why the Baron dislikes the members of the Lunarian.”
-I see... "What strange people these philosophers are," Anders thought to himself, after which he decided not to bother Victor anymore and to swim for a while longer until he got bored. After swimming to his heart's content, he returned home.
Where do we go? Where do we end up when we save the world?
"First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude and admiration for the accessibility and engaging presentation of the material provided, both in the books I have read and in today's lecture itself. And although I myself am not a follower of the Arterian faith, I hope that my sincere and subjective opinion will not be perceived in an overly inappropriate manner. To be fair in my assessment of these well-known figures, I will use roughly the same system as I do for all other individuals whose activities I have had the honor of learning about. After all, given the subject of this work, it would simply be wrong to be dishonest in my own words regarding my true thoughts:Author
a) Appearance. Despite a high degree of subjectivity, I consider it necessary to add the factor of first impression caused by the external perception of the described individual. Every girl should be able to present herself properly in society, care for and look after her own appearance, which can be useful for absolutely any activity, and demonstrates not only a favorable attitude towards others, but also respect for her own dignity. b) Biography. The impression that the history of this valkyrie made on me; the qualities and traits that I find most appealing for myself. c) Divine Power. An evaluative judgment about the usefulness and potential of a particular "stigma" with which the valkyrie was blessed.
In conclusion, I want to say that my essay will be significantly more emotional, driven by impressions and first thoughts, rather than a historical study supported by any facts or logical reasoning. And I ask in advance for forgiveness for any words or expressions that may offend or hurt a sincere adherent of the Arterian faith."
Gisela Albireo Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛💛💛 Like another valkyrie, Kayano Sayaka, I find it quite difficult to evaluate Gisela's own ideals against the tales of her famous mother's achievements. This, however, adds a certain mysterious charm to her image. Her exceptional talents and giftedness in various sciences from a very early age evoke a mixture of admiration and sadness for a girl deprived of a true childhood by her parents' excessive ambitions. However, despite all the above, Gisela's own motives and aspirations remain unknown. And as I see it, there is little room in her indifferent gaze for establishing diplomatic ties with Reginleiv, nor does it show any genuine concern for her native Royenthal. I only hope that her soul has retained its inner fortitude and has not withered under the unbearable weight of countless demands, obligations, and expectations, both from herself and from others.
Mifune Sachiko Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛💛 When I read the description of Mifune's appearance, I involuntarily imagine endlessly pure, yet equally sorrowful eyes... From everything I have heard, I must admit that this valkyrie evokes in my soul feelings of the greatest admiration. At times it seems that individuals like her could only exist on the pages of fairy tales. For many hundreds of years now, Mifune has upheld and embodied the strength and righteous path of the entire Arterian church. Years pass, various political figures grow old and die, including her sister valkyries; some change their beliefs, some are struck by vice. But one thing remains unchanged: Mifune herself always demonstrates that same cherished path once bequeathed by the goddess Arteria. I cannot even imagine the weight of an entire world placed upon her fragile shoulders... Combined with such a unique and, for many, desirable divine power, this makes this valkyrie one of the most interesting characters in all of world history.
Rika Sardonyx Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛 It is not hard to imagine how, with such a cold yet in some ways very mysterious expression on her face, Rika Sardonyx mercilessly cuts down the enemies of the Arterian church. I am drawn to her biography by a certain similarity to the fate of many children who became orphans, which is probably understandable for a very obvious reason. And like in our stories, Rika too was taken in and raised by a strong personality with firm life views, which influenced her subsequent life path. Of course, warriors of the church like her are simply necessary in our time, but despite this, as well as her incredible combat power, I cannot help but feel a certain sadness and pity when I study her biography. It seems to me that under different cards of fate, many of my friends and comrades could easily have ended up in her place, and she in ours. And although it is already too late, I am not sure that Rika's soul has fully accepted the path she has chosen, that of a cold northern wind, tearing everything in its path with swift gusts.
Felicia Lungworth Appearance: ❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛💛 Everything in the stories about the noble Felicia evokes only a positive response in my soul. Even her divine ability, oriented solely towards protection, complements and reinforces the image of the valkyrie entrenched in historical chronicles. However, disregarding objectivity and facts, I cannot say with a clear heart that I see in Felicia's spiritual image absolutely the same person as she appears to us on the outside. And no, I do not mean that her soul has any vicious flaws. But my experience studying historical figures with similar patterns of thinking, as well as my modest personal experience, tells me that in order to achieve friendly ties with a wide variety of individuals and to firmly build a prosperous path for loyal people, it is simply necessary to make strong and cruel decisions, sometimes turning a blind eye to absolute truth and pure honesty. And, oddly enough, it is for this very reason that the life path chosen by Felicia seems to me the most "relatable" to ordinary mortals, and therefore so attractive.
Xiang Changchang Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛💛 It can be said that with her appearance, history, and divine power, Xiang Changchang embodies my idealized idea of what a faithful and valiant chosen one of the goddess should look like. The only gray spot remains the story with her former fiancé, but I cannot give any objective assessment of that. As for the rest, Xiang, like Vita, works tirelessly for the benefit of her people and tries to maintain a delicate political balance between her homeland and Reginleiv, which is not so easy to achieve. Besides, I find her power extremely useful for both peaceful and combat operations, which makes her a very valuable gift at any time.
Limma Madrigal Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛💛 In my opinion, Limma has a biography quite ordinary for a servant of the goddess, but a very unusual line of work. This, however, should be regarded as a positive fact, and I cannot help but be glad that the brave girl managed to support those in need through exclusively peaceful and even pleasing activities. Besides, I cannot identify any glaring flaw in her image or activities in either direction. One can only hope that I will someday have the honor of attending a concert by Limma and personally assess the full spectrum of her divine abilities.
Kayano Sayaka Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛 Unfortunately, I was unable to form a sufficiently clear picture of Kayano's own character and personality, as a significant part of all materials was dedicated to her mother. I am also unfortunately unfamiliar with the specifics of so-called Eastern vampires. Nevertheless, I cannot help but note the peaceful and benevolent external appearance of Kayano, her contribution to the development of her native island, including in such peaceful sciences as education and medicine. Of course, one must not forget the unique case in history of a valkyrie appearing with two divine gifts simultaneously.
Lobelia Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛💛💛 It is very sad to read about how the road paved with good intentions, with Lobelia's support, led the elven country to a less radiant side. I cannot, however, help but admire the fact that this event did not break the spirit and faith of the valkyrie herself, and she continues to this day to selflessly serve Reginleiv. As for her divine power, as it happens, I am also very close to the water element, so I simply must duly appreciate Lobelia's unique abilities.
Vita Appearance: ❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛 Despite a playful and carefree appearance that differs markedly from typical notions of such noble figures, Vita rightly deserves the status of a heroine blessed by the goddess. Uniting an entire country and ending a civil war can be considered the greatest feat and an achievement that can only be admired. In addition, special respect is due to the fact that the aforementioned valkyrie continues to work purposefully for the benefit of her country, and through her efforts Miwa has achieved truly astounding economic results. As for her divine power, while it is mostly shrouded in mystery, luck and financial prosperity have been and will be incredibly useful in our world at any time.
Liutgarda der Große Appearance: ❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛💛 One cannot fail to note the determination, unscrupulousness, and majesty of our Serberian valkyrie. I was, however, somewhat taken aback by the warlike nature of her image and statements, as well as by her divine power focused solely on destruction. I sincerely would like to believe that in the modern world it will be possible to resort to much more peaceful methods of "enlightenment," but of course, the goddess Arteria knows best in this matter. We can only be glad that Liutgarda is on the side of our country, meaning that in case of any serious problems, ordinary Serberians can count on her support.
Akate Ilimineff Appearance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Biography: 💚💚 Divine Power: 💛💛 Akate's mysterious appearance and divine power fully correspond to her biography. And although I understand the importance of predicting the future, the enormous responsibility and heavy price that this secret knowledge imposes, I myself did not understand a single word of the valkyrie's most famous prophecies. Therefore, unfortunately, it is very difficult for me to give any substantial assessment here.
"You've probably heard the discussions about our missions. Many are worried, and frankly, not without reason. The last few assignments were barely completed without casualties, and with each one, we seem to make more and more enemies. So, what do you think about these missions, and do you plan to continue?"
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