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After thinking for a few seconds, she replies: - This is an expected and fair question, and I can only give the most honest answer: "no, but." Let me explain. During the investigation, I had the opportunity to delve into Lolita's memories - that's the name of the one who is now in a semi-vegetative state, however crude it may sound - and observe her life up to the present moment. In all of this, I saw an ordinary young noblewoman searching for her place in the world, struggling with childhood complexes, studying at a military academy, and loyal to the crown of her country. At the end of the story, she died in a senseless war at a very young age. She was summoned here through the efforts of... what was it called?... - frowning, she closed her eyes and massaged her temple, trying to remember what she had seen. - Perhaps it's better to outline it in general terms for understanding," she recounts without hesitation what she remembers about the Coven of Passion and its boss, as well as the torture, the regenerating sonata, and the extraction of medicine for potency - and, to top it off, what happened after the escape, but for now, without mentioning the phantom (sorry, it's unpleasant to type directly from the character's mouth...). - ...therefore, from what I saw, I cannot say anything condemning about Lolita; even in a foreign world and in her hopeless situation, she did not lose her best human qualities - compassion, loyalty, a sense of justice, and courage. As for the "doll," the question is not simple... I won't beat around the bush - once upon a time, she was, shall we say, the empress of her lands, but during a political struggle, she was overthrown and humiliated. I wholeheartedly despise the country in question, but she was perhaps one of its less unpleasant rulers. She had some good initiatives, and people loved her, and by the standards of all previous and subsequent rulers, she can be called quite mild - towards the average person, perhaps that's why she couldn't complete what she had started, but it should be understood that such people - please, don't take it personally - always have some skeletons in the closet, unknown to the public. From that small segment of their life on Anush, which I had the opportunity to observe from the outside, I again cannot say anything bad about her - I did not see a cruel, insidious, immortal alien planning terrible things, but a broken and resigned woman, who had lost everything and was inclined to self-sacrifice - otherwise, what would prevent her from abandoning her partner after being freed and going to cause chaos? Or why would she save her, taking the spell upon herself? But it should also be understood that torture for several decades is unlikely to leave no mark on the psyche, even with a strong character. After thinking for a few more seconds, she summarizes: - I could vouch for Lolita with a certain degree of confidence because I saw what was in her heart, but in the case of the "doll" - please don't think I'm indecisive, but it would be irresponsible of me to make a judgment at the expense of those it could negatively affect, no matter what feelings I have, especially given my limited experience here. The only way to truly understand this, as far as I can see, is to look into her eyes and see what she says. I really want to believe that she deserves this chance, and I don't see any external reasons why she could cause harm, but the final word is yours, Chimera Denka. After all, my request is just my request, and nothing more. I don't see any direct benefit to the state or your plans in this, but maybe you can appreciate something from this story in a similar way. At the very least... - she gloomily looked away. - I don't remember any documented cases of her cutting off the heads of little girls in rooms of horrors. tl;dr:

"Nah, but it should be a lot of fun!"

— You are absolutely right,” Garrett’s expressed opinion was unusual, but it still appealed to Lee Joon and some members of the audience, including the man in black, — the issues we are discussing here and now really have the potential to affect not only the lives of those involved in specific marital or family relationships, but also a much larger number of people. — The organizer once again focuses his gaze on Erephir. — So, what does our red-haired guest think?

— Uh-huh, — this time even the unflappable Li Jun was a little taken aback; catching Erephir's gaze, he turned to her, — esteemed one, what do you think about these two questions? Which is worse — seduction or rape, and what, in your opinion, defines kinship?

"I wonder how it came to this?" Erephir wondered inwardly.

— Thank you, Sir Jun, — a bow. — Eternal memory to Captain Lamaris, may his views always be remembered in these walls, and moreover, the deeds of this man.

— Regarding the first of your questions, the topic is, of course, not a pleasant one, and it is obvious to me that the esteemed Sir Zaum and Sir Ravenage are considering it from completely different positions. I believe this is allowed by the very flexible wording of the question, because "worse or better"... Here, we need to first determine from what side we are observing these vile deeds.

— From the point of view of society, I have nothing to add to Sir Zaum. From another, rather unusual, position, Sir Ravenage spoke his mind. I, in contrast to the latter, will try to approach it from the point of view of the so-called "victim" — and here everything is quite simple: to succumb to temptation, being bound by the bonds of marriage, is the same as surrendering without a fight, to an enemy who is, in general, not so terrible. At the same time, you lose the trust of your suzerain, and such shame is almost impossible to wash away, and the strangest thing is that none of its participants may even think that they are doing something reprehensible... Agree that it is difficult to forgive someone who commits evil without remorse.

— On the other hand, in the case of rape, the victim (yes, unfortunately, most likely it will be a woman) does not suffer shame, as she does not do anything wrong. Perhaps, on the contrary, she defends the fortress of her body with all that she has, and some even manage to win this battle, protecting herself from encroachment. Of course, if this does not happen, the bitterness of defeat will be no less than in a real war.

— In summary, paradoxically, seduction seems good for the one being seduced, but this is an illusion that hides the dirt of the soul; and rape will in any case leave scars. I will add that I still do not want to judge anyone, and all my thoughts are rather about the situation as a whole. Besides, people are different, customs are different, characters are different, but I do not understand why one would voluntarily deprive oneself of "a long and happy life." And in general, any intrigues, including love ones, are a disease of a satiated, peaceful time, one of the reasons why peaceful times are not long-lasting. First, you want someone else's wife, then someone else's territory, and ultimately, be careful not to have to hide somewhere in a closet from those who will encroach on yours.

— The second question, regarding kinship... Allow me to note again that the wording is a little ambiguous, everyone understands kinship in their own way. There is bodily kinship, there is spiritual kinship, and both matter. Bodily, we are all here for the simple reason that we had parents, and for this reason alone, we should be grateful to them... Spiritually, we are defined by a multitude of people: teachers, mentors, friends; without them, we would not be ourselves, but someone completely different. And here I want to say that being yourself is more important than just being, but you know, I keep thinking that if I were a different person, not myself... I would reason exactly the same, I would say exactly the same that I do not want another past for myself, other kindred spirits on the path I have traveled, good or bad. That is, despite everything, I want to solve this question in a way that is, perhaps, less romantic... Existence is a little more important than just a spiritual connection.

— Regarding other relatives, if they are not parents or children, and not the parents of parents, then their relationship, in my opinion, is more like kinship of spirit. Being kindred in spirit with your true relatives should, in theory, be relatively easy, and this is good, even very good and right. However, if you still cannot understand each other for some reason, I do not think that you should be too upset about this, you do not have the main thing in relation to these people, a duty. Your duty is to those who gave birth to you, to those whom you gave birth to, and to your spouse, and if you cannot become kindred in spirit with them, then this is sad, although in some cases it may not be your fault...

A bow.

Ah, I have a feeling that the prophecy with the doji will also start to come true now... I should stock up on talismans in Barsine, just in case.

— So, you're the Empress, then? The princess's unkempt hairstyle, as if a sandcastle collapsing, combined with her stern gaze, created an unprecedented image of Ayano. The cold fire in her eyes made it clear that she hated the aliens and was only willing to tolerate, or even love, those who came to this world at her will, much like a parent feeling responsible for their own child. The high status of the alien was clearly not ignored by her and brought these emotions to the surface. Her gaze could be interpreted as: "I wish I could drop everything right now and go exterminate these alien scum one by one, leaving no trace of their vile souls." — I have some specific and very important questions about this "coven of passion," but we'll talk about that later. Ayano, the question I asked you earlier was related to your living conditions. I wanted to take care of decorating your room so that you could put whatever decorations you like and customize the space around you to your taste and mood. I even bought you an exotic "futon" at the port from a familiar heretic, deciding that this mattress might be closer to what you're used to than what you're currently sleeping on. — The princess sighed. — I see that the fate of these two people weighs heavily on your heart, and I'm willing to help you, but not out of the kindness of my heart towards someone else's burden. I will do it for you only because I like you and I want to take care of you. — Adjusting her hair, Naria prepared to leave the gazebo. — Bring the doll here while I'm still in the right frame of mind for it.

The cold flame in her eyes made it clear that she hated the aliens and was only willing to tolerate, or even love, those who came to this world of her own volition, much like a parent feeling responsible for their own child.

Merel

- A small token of gratitude... Thank you, - she bows deeply and for a long time. - As for this "coven" you mentioned, if it interests you, I believe the best way to learn about it would be to get information firsthand.
She picks up a hairpin and hands it to the princess.
- Just one quick question before I leave... Do you happen to have a... reliable storage place here?... There are a few things I wouldn't want to accidentally lose on the street...

"Are you talking about that huge bag full of money and stones that's twice your size?"

Respect

After considering what he heard, the Lord turns to Erefir. - Quite unexpected, but I agree with you. If a victim surrenders without a fight, it is extremely unfortunate, and this applies to both cases. In a physical sense, it's like sharing a bed with a log or hunting a limbless boar; in a spiritual and intellectual sense, it's like drinking cheap swill – the effect will be achieved, but there will be no enjoyment. On this note, the meeting came to an end. Erefir and Garret receive +1 to charisma and +1 to intelligence.

was only willing to tolerate or even love those who came into this world according to her will, much like a parent feeling responsible for their own child.

Now I understand Nysha's gesture with the crown. Her mother immediately put her on the back burner, and Nysha was hurt by this and wants to be loved as much as her older sister. I never realized how tragic her whole story is...

- Thank you for the coin... I am grateful, - a deep and prolonged bow. - As for this so-called "coven," if it interests you, I believe the best way to learn about it would be to get information firsthand.
She picks up a hairpin and hands it to the princess.
- Just one quick question before I leave... Do you happen to have a... reliable storage place here?... There are a few things I wouldn't want to accidentally lose on the street...

The princess accepts the hairpin, although she is unlikely to use it again after the rough handling a few minutes earlier.
- Yes. - Then she explains where it is located, how to get there, and what to say to the guards.

- Thank you. I'll try to be back quickly," he said, finishing with another bow, depositing 50,000 reims and 300 flawless gems into the bank, and then heading straight for the otherworldly shop at a speed of 7 movement points per turn.

After considering what he heard, the Lord turns to Erefir.
- Quite unexpected, but I agree with you. If a victim surrenders without a fight, it is extremely unfortunate, and this applies to both cases. In a physical sense, it's like sharing a bed with a log or hunting a legless boar; in a spiritual and intellectual sense, it's like drinking cheap swill – the effect is achieved, but there is no enjoyment.

On this note, the meeting came to an end. Erefir and Garret receive +1 to charisma and +1 to intelligence.

Grisha should have agreed 😓
On the way back after the conversation, somewhere near Carneol, Erefir says to Garret:
-- Yes, I was actually expecting some other topics; I had the feeling that everything was too... They haven't seen any action. However, Mr. Know-It-All is a romantic, and I respect that. And, by the way, you surprised me, Garret the crossbowman, speaking so confidently about curses and black magic, as if it were your own experience, or at least something you've witnessed firsthand.

(The people of Carneol can apparently have a new day)