Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

I hoped to find this child and teach them everything I knew.

For example, how not to cast spells or how to almost be able to shoot a bow.

In the harsh school of the cult, there is only one discipline, and that is Rinze.

Once upon a time, a group of mighty heroes gathered in a tavern and decided to embark on a quest. They were all paragons of virtue and great strength. They responded to the call of an employer – a government official – who told them: "There is a mansion on our land that belonged to the King, while he was still alive. Evil forces have taken over it, and we need to drive them out to honor his memory. I can't even sleep, I'm so worried about the King!" He offered a good reward, and it was a righteous cause, so the heroes agreed. They arrived at the mansion and entered, only to find that it was enchanted and had trapped many brave souls within. They wandered around, witnessing terrible horrors, and one of them even went mad. The official joined them, but he suddenly changed, baring his teeth and threatening them. "If I don't get out of here, I'll have you all thrown in a bottle," he said. "You're just dirt under our nails. Now get out of here and sing!" The heroes were disheartened, but they had no choice. They continued on. It turned out that the king was a necromancer; he had killed all his servants, enchanted the mansion, and then died, leaving behind untold treasures. The heroes entered the central hall, and the door slammed shut behind them, cutting off their escape. The king was a bit of a trickster; he loved to play mind games and create puzzles for future guests, all of which were deadly and required sacrifices. The heroes despaired, and their righteous flame dimmed. No one wanted to draw straws, as they didn't want to die of hunger and thirst. Some of them even started to fight each other. One of them couldn't stand it anymore and decided to take a risk. He tried to solve the puzzle, but he failed and died. The servant laughed, "That's where he belongs," he said. "What are you all standing around for?" The heroes looked at each other – they had no choice. They grabbed the madman and tore him apart, and they swore never to tell anyone about it. Finally, the monstrous puzzle yielded, and a passage opened into the interior of the mansion. They ventured inside and encountered all sorts of horrors – ferocious monsters, abominations from the Abyss, undead creatures, and tormented souls. They put them all to rest, but they also suffered losses. Each new corridor, each room, took its toll on their numbers. They saw a threat in every dark corner, but they had no choice but to keep going, gritting their teeth. Not all of them managed to maintain their sanity. Some were driven mad and attacked their loyal comrades, and they had to be killed, forever staining their souls with blood. Others slit their own wrists. In the end, they reached the heart of the evil and, with a combined effort, destroyed it. Only about a quarter of them survived. The curse on the mansion was lifted, and to their surprise, the heroes found a beautiful princess in the last room, imprisoned by the king. It was an unexpected reward for all their hardships. They freed her and left the mansion. The servant, the scoundrel, paid them the meager sum he had promised and sent them on their way. This is where the story could have ended, but there was one final twist: the princess turned out to be a witch, and she was the one who had incited the king to commit these atrocities. The king was already not a very good person, but now he had completely lost his mind. The princess returned to the kingdom and sowed chaos, destruction, and death. The official, however, stole all the treasures, advanced in his career, and lived a life of luxury. And the heroes' modest reward was devalued due to inflation and the crisis. The moral of the story is, perhaps, this: don't try to treat a plague with poultices; kill the patient outright. And as a bonus: a bureaucrat is not a human being.

— By the standards of my people, I’m not exactly young… I hoped to find this child and teach her everything I knew. But since she’s dead… there’s no point in me returning. What does your squad do, Miss Aiko? — Vortex suddenly asked.

-- We were just formed and haven’t had time to complete any combat missions that depend on the wishes of our sponsor and align with the interests of the empire’s inhabitants.

An unexpected question in the context of the conversation, but Aiko didn’t lose her composure.

The moral of the story is probably this: don't try to cure the plague with poultices, finish off the patient immediately. And as a follow-up – a bureaucrat is not a human being.

-- We are newly formed and haven't yet completed any combat missions, which depend on the wishes of our sponsor and align with the interests of the empire's inhabitants.

An unexpected question in the context of the conversation, but Ayko didn't lose her composure.

— In my life, I strive to alleviate the suffering of all living beings. If your squad opposes evil in this world or injustice within the capital's walls, then I could take Kelian's place. To make her death... not meaningless. After all, you lost one of your warriors. Yes, it's amusing. A Lunar elder wants to replace a young and promising girl, — Vortex laughed unhappily.

"Who would have thought that one could die from sunstroke, like some kind of... 'chill'. But what if there really was some parasite living inside her, and it died, and she died with it? Or even a very specific parasite. No, that can't be, I think Eugene would have warned me about such a possibility."
Merel pushed away the bad thoughts and continued reading.

And as a follow-up – a bureaucrat is not a human being.

/ Why does she dislike Castor so much.../

“In my life, I strive to alleviate the suffering of all living beings. If your squad opposes evil in this world or injustice within the walls of the capital, then I could take Kelian’s place. Make her death… not meaningless. After all, you lost one of your warriors. Yes, it’s funny. A Lunar elder wants to replace a young and promising girl,” Vortex laughed unhappily.

-- I don’t think you look like an old woman, you look quite fresh... And replace her? Miss Vortex, I understand that this is a blow for you, and it seems to me that you need to think everything over carefully. I wouldn’t take advantage of your grief,” said Ayko, placing her hand on the elf’s shoulder, taking advantage of the fact that the elf was sitting. “If you need our help, I will always be happy to provide it, but I have no right to ask for anything from you, and I find it unfair.”

"She’s really suffering from grief, poor thing. She’s talking about some kind of replacement..."

Back home, Merell reads a book about the North.

Folia Whitewind Also known as the "Frost Queen," Governor of the North. Place of birth: Aegis Date of birth: 05/28/950 Height: 164 cm Marital status: married.  Children: 2 Folia Whitewind's ancestors came to Welfern from Zimia, where they belonged to the nobility. Despite their status, influence, and wealth, they preferred the lifestyle of the neighboring country. They spent most of the wealth they brought from their homeland to ensure a comfortable life for themselves and their descendants. By the time Folia came of age, almost nothing remained of the wealth left by her ancestors except for the family estate, and the young northerner had to think about which path to take in her future life. Eventually, she decided to sell the house and use the money to start her own business. Her first venture was a restaurant geared towards working people, first in Aegis and then in Arca. A couple of years later, she opened a ski resort, the first of its kind. A year later, she opened training centers in Aegis and Arca. However, Folia Whitewind did not stop there and went into politics, where, thanks to the useful connections she had made earlier and her popularity among the common people, she quickly reached the highest state position in the region. Folia received the nickname "Frost Queen" for her lack of visible emotions, her strictness, her beauty, and her high position in society. In addition, the Governor of the North, despite her very busy career, managed not only to give birth to two children but also to carefully monitor her health and beauty, and today she is considered one of the most attractive women in the empire! She is truly an example to follow!

Merell gains 120 experience points.

"Why does she dislike Castor so much...?" -- "I don't think you look like an old woman; you look quite youthful... And to replace her? Miss Vortex, I understand this is a blow for you, and I think you need to think things through. I wouldn't take advantage of your grief," Ayko said, placing a hand on the elf's shoulder. "If you need our help, I'll always be happy to provide it, but I don't think I have the right to ask anything of you, and I find it unfair."

"She's really suffering from grief, poor thing. She's talking about replacements..."

— I am over five hundred and fifty years old. My youthful appearance is only due to the fact that I don't have a family of my own. Lunarians can flourish and enjoy life for a very long time... but as soon as they have offspring, everything changes rapidly," Vortex smiled. "My family has been doing perfectly well without me for about two hundred years. Perhaps I wouldn't mind a big and interesting adventure. But only if it benefits the world in some way. In other words, I want to join the Carnelian Order.

/ Why doesn't she like Castor so much.../

What Castor are you talking about... this is an original Japanese folk tale.

— Oh, what adventures are you talking about? We spend months in the same place, just getting paid and walking around in those theater-like arenas. If you want adventures, go to the hunters' guild!

Garrett: +0.5 to beauty.

— Oh, what kind of adventures are those! We sit in the same place for months, just getting paid and strolling around in those theater-like places. If you want adventures, go to the hunters' guild!

Beata, in particular, was doing well.

Employee of the month is awesome! 😎