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Renold stood before the door for a moment, looking slightly disheartened, then shrugged, muttered "Thanks for the answer, I guess..." and went back to the baron's estate to find Emilia and tell her the less pleasant news about his companions' decisions.
Renold's report made the old woman sigh sadly. — Well... If this is what you all really want, then what can I do but support you on this path? Renold... Please be careful and look after the others.
- Ooo... - Veserod looks at the bow for a long time. - So, you've heard about our adventures... After hanging the fourth bow on his back next to the second and third, Veserod smiles and shakes Gregor's hand. - Thank you. I will dedicate every shot from it to you, my friend, - the hunter suddenly raises his eyebrows. - By the way... In Lelheim, I managed to repeat that shot for the first time. Well, the one you used to shoot down birds with. It was true, but it was against straw dummies... But I understood the technique.
— Well, as you may have heard in the lecture, many Valkyries have diametrically opposed views on various issues,” Kalentia smiled. “However, Liutgarda is one of them, and her righteousness is beyond question—otherwise, she wouldn’t have become one of the last chosen ones of the Goddess. And, in my opinion, the diversity of views among the Valkyries reflects the diversity of views among the ordinary followers of Artery. The so-called "Arterian image" is nothing more than a stereotype, albeit one with some basis. For example, if you imagine an Arterian, you probably wouldn't think of Uncle Gungnir first, would you? At the same time, it is difficult to deny his piety. As for me... — the Argalian spread her hands. — ... perhaps life in Cerberia had an effect? It's hard to just step back and look at yourself from the outside. I can only say that I am inspired by her resilience, determination, and willingness to rely only on her own strength. As well as her equal attitude towards all the inhabitants of Cerberia, regardless of whether they share her views. It reminds me of Baldur, where we are, first and foremost, brothers and sisters, ready to stand up for each other.
— But what if the girls receive these, as you call them, "stigmas" based on criteria different from what the servants of the Church tell us, and Liutgarda doesn't fit her ideals at all? Well, for example, maybe it's not the goddess herself who appoints her chosen ones, but something else happens. Oh, sorry... — Eir lightly tapped her knuckles on her skull. — I don't really understand anything about all this and I'm just saying the first thing that came to my mind after this lecture, so don't take my words seriously. I'm more interested in why Ivein and Chanchan couldn't be together... You know, after this story, I even felt sorry for him, but I hope he has now found his, uh, purpose in life.
Renold's report made the old woman sigh sadly. — Well... If this is truly what you all want, then what can I do but support you on this path? Renold... Please, be careful and look after the others.
—Of course. I apologize for bringing such sad news, but almost all of my brothers and sisters have long since and consciously considered their decision, so it was difficult for me to object to anything. However, in a way, this also shows the unity of the group, as despite different interests, views, and life goals, they... I mean, we are still ready to protect and care for each other. And I, in turn, will do everything in my power to prevent any trouble. —The young man paused for a moment, realizing that, unfortunately, in his current form, he could not yet guarantee the fulfillment of this promise. —And once again, thank you for your help and support.
- Ooo... - Veserod looks at the bow for a long time. - And you've heard about our adventures... After hanging the fourth bow on his back next to the second and third, Veserod smiles and shakes Gregor's hand. - Thank you. I will dedicate every shot from it to you, my friend, - the hunter suddenly raises his eyebrows. - By the way... In Lelheim, I managed to repeat that shot for the first time. Well, the one you used to shoot down birds with. It was true, it was against straw dummies... But I understood the technique.
— Great! Now I have someone to leave Baldr with if some monster decides to eat me for dinner, ha-ha! I also heard that the baron plans to send you to the Illyrian Duchy, my homeland, so don't waste time there, but use it to your advantage.
What if the girls receive these, as you call them, "stigmas" based on criteria different from what the Church tells us, and Liutgarda doesn't fit its ideals at all? Well, for example, maybe it's not the goddess herself who appoints her chosen ones, but something else is happening. Oops, sorry... — Eyr lightly tapped her knuckles on her forehead. — I don't really understand anything about all this and I'm just saying the first thing that came to my mind after this lecture, so don't take my words seriously. I'm more interested in why Ivein and Chanchan couldn't be together... You know, after this story, I even felt sorry for him, but I hope he has now, uh, found his purpose in life.
— It's okay, there's nothing wrong with asking questions, — the Argalian girl laughed kindly, encouraging her companion. — As for the stigmas, you can speculate on this topic for a very, very long time. I'll just say that if there are reasons to doubt the principle of their operation, there will be no less weighty reasons to doubt the authenticity of the ideals preached by the Church. However, even if something like this happens, I don't think my personal ideals would change much, — the girl said confidently. — As for Ivein and Chanchan... I myself wondered about this. I think it's because the rank of Valkyrie is a great responsibility that requires complete dedication. It is a noble cause for which you may have to sacrifice personal happiness, dedicating the rest of your life to fulfilling the duty entrusted to you by the Goddess. Great power implies great responsibility. A burden that only the most selfless people can take on, — Kalentia sighed thoughtfully. — If your question was about why Arteria decided to separate the loving couple, then one can only guess. Perhaps if they had had their wedding, a tragic fate awaited them in the future? We will probably never know the truth about this. But I also felt sorry for Ivein — in an instant, all his plans for the future collapsed. Not everyone can cope with such a shock. Although, as it seems to me, now he has found himself in this life and is slowly recovering. I have no doubt that the fruits of his labor will also bring joy to people. At least they certainly brought joy to me during our visit to Tamfana. If our paths ever cross again, I will have to express my gratitude to him.
/In short, if I don't manage to write something else before it's too late, I'll order the Reichheim furniture./ /Anyway, the rest is up for grabs, Heroist.../
“Yes, I should also take some time to read his travel guides about the cities of Serberia…” Recalling the works of Ivein, which she had been studying in detail just a few hours earlier, Air blushed slightly, but then pushed away the inappropriate thoughts for the moment. “Father said that if you live in harmony with nature and follow the call of your own heart, then the path to clarity of the soul and satisfaction of the mind will open up. But the history of Chanchang seems to show that people burden the Valkyries with their own, selfish expectations and force them to sacrifice their personal happiness. But can a spirit, imprisoned by the chains of society, serve as a beacon for the lost? You know, I liked Elheim in its own way, and Tamfana also had its pleasant moments, but sometimes it seems to me that people in big cities just complicate everything. In my home, well, in Valravn, there were no locks and keys, and if someone was so poor that they couldn't get food or shelter, they were given it as a gift, without expecting anything in return.” It was impossible to determine now whether it was really like that, or whether the picture of her homeland was greatly embellished by her childhood memories. “But in ‘civilized’ cities, centers of cultural and social life, in a difficult time for your family, you may need to borrow money just to feed yourself or get back on your feet, and then they will definitely demand it back from you, maybe even with interest. We thanked the spirits of nature for its gifts and honored our ancestors, we did not trespass on foreign lands and lived in harmony with the world around us, without haste, but with confidence in our path, while the inhabitants of big cities are always rushing somewhere, running and running with frantic eyes, not knowing where and what they want. Perhaps the same is true in spiritual life, although I probably shouldn't talk about it…” Over the years, her own soul has also become imbued with things that are alien to it, and in many ways she has left the path of her homeland behind.
Memories of her homeland and her father slightly threw Air off balance; she decides to leave this topic and, after saying goodbye, returns home.
At the end of the day, Gulveig returned to Sunna.
-- Good evening, Mr. Ethel. I think I've made up my mind, unless it's too much trouble...
She points to the Reichheim furniture in the catalog – one of the very best. It might not be modest, but Bouvardia was right; quality and beauty are important. And perhaps the complexity of this furniture will have the opposite effect on the Arterian, improving their organization and ability to handle fragile things? In any case, it's worth a try.
Ple-Sen
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