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The official headquarters in the city, located on an open street, offers a level of luxury that goes beyond mere legality; it's practically under the princess's protection. Garrett, of course, seized this opportunity to establish a comfortable base. It's far more pleasant than roughing it in forest camps and various lodgings. However, given Carneol's clandestine and not-so-secret activities, it's only natural to expect unwelcome visitors. And indeed, someone betrayed their location, and the hideout was burned down. Poof, and the base is gone – a real shame. If this is indeed connected to that fool from Abundance, she'll likely never leave the dungeon. Serves her right, and it wouldn't hurt to send Metarmus in there to keep her company. Regardless, the Carneolians themselves survived, and the gang is still afloat, although they had to part ways with some members for various reasons. Nisho, seemingly disgruntled, went her own way. Kalina devoted herself entirely to culture. Amamius excused himself with dubious arguments to pursue a business venture, and the enigmatic Penelope from Tais followed suit. After all these remarkable adventures, Garrett himself could have started to question the necessity of remaining with this band of hapless soldiers. However, he was held back not only by familiar faces and the comforts of the newly rebuilt headquarters but, above all, by the fact that he didn't want to turn his back on the incredible benefactor whose will allowed him to continue living instead of ending up in some Lungwort alley with a dagger in his ribs. If she were an ordinary woman, even one with power, the concepts of gratitude and loyalty would inevitably be questioned as soon as his own skin was at risk, but here... there's something otherworldly about her, rituals involving summoning lost souls – he finds that appealing, and the fact that it's not standard necromancy and involves other worlds only adds to the intrigue. It's worth being on good terms with a person possessing such abilities. After the fire, Garrett buys the flag of Lower Lunaria simply because he likes the colors and hangs it in the temporary residence slot. Once, after seeing Merel and Kilika off to work in Discordia, he decides to learn more about how they work there and gets a job there himself. Moving into the new headquarters, into a room with the same number, Garrett frees his brother from Flage's imprisonment and shows him his new lair. He hangs Aster's flag on the wall, and the others (? I'm not sure if Renn survived) are also placed in available spots. Here's what the temporary skip yields: +0.7 to dexterity once a week from Lunaria (8.4) 36 experience points for focaccia + perception (10.8) 12 experience points for various desserts + strength (3.6) -630 reputation + work in Discordia, + warrior salary

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- Why does it seem to me that this sounds like something Bajena could have come up with? - the elderly Nihon woman doesn't know how else to comment on it. - I suppose that would be fair, but... uh... I wouldn't really want that name to be associated with me in the minds of the masses... Not that I prefer pompous, empty titles, but they do have a certain image in people's minds, which helps them trust me with the secrets in the matters they come to me with...

Finally overcoming her embarrassment and numerous pauses, she cheerfully answers the first question:
- It's simple - it's one of those things that made my homeland the greatest in its time. All your "misters," "twisters" - they're just an embryonic form that doesn't express the full range of human relationships, which are deeper than they seem and include intersecting planes of social status and personal attitude 🤓. San is the standard, kun... When I realized during our first meeting that you were younger than me by... a couple of years... and you continued to address me informally, something inside my head rebelled against continuing the formality. So I adopted a simpler form 🤓. I've already said that you were the first person I addressed informally, and the same applies to this suffix. Ironically, given the circumstances. With Trude-sama, it was the opposite - she is -sama for the same reason that Kami is - the real one, not the fake-cat one. Understanding who was in front of me, I adopted a more polite form - and not at all out of subservience, but simply out of politeness 🤓. Although there is irony in this too, because it should be the other way around - because we came to her establishment as customers and paid for it 🤓. What else?... There were a few, if you can put it that way, comrades-in-arms who deserve the respectful suffix -dono because of this fact. Someone will criticize me for using it because I don't belong to the group of people who usually throw it around 🤓 - well, what can you do to me, I'm in another city. Or, for example, Bajena - chan, because we are close, although initially she was -san. Do you understand the depth of the system now? 🤓 In other cultures, something like this is absolutely impossible," Aiyano explained the subtext to the newcomer with a sense of undeniable objective national and cultural superiority 🤓. - There are also others, for example, denoting certain areas of professional activity, but they are more situational, and what I have just said is a maximum simplification, there are more nuances 🤓," she concluded her useful lecture.

- So, that's how it is, very interesting. And by that, I don't mean "thank you, very interesting," but "thank you for this interesting lesson" 😎. Your eloquent explanations clearly demonstrate your love for your own people and their culture; I, for example, would not be able to describe the linguistic traditions of the Empire or even the cultural features of Margel so readily. - The Lord was flattered that he was the first person Aiyano addressed informally, but he didn't voice this thought. - Kun, huh? Yes, I see. Yes... I think I'll be very happy to be your kun. Listen, when we get home, would you mind telling me more about your Nihon, its way of life, and all that? Don't think I'm trying to trick you into spending time with me; I'm really interested. Although I won't hide the fact that if there were another Nihon woman in this world, I probably wouldn't spend time on her lessons, no matter how fascinating they might be, so yes - for me, it would be like killing two birds with one stone. As for the nickname, I'll call you that when it's just the two of us, okay, Aiyaiya?

I can imagine how Frag was shocked reading the thread, lol.

How to interpret the gesture of Naria Alaria, she herself was not entirely sure. On the one hand, given the technical failure of the mission, the princess's reward was indeed generous – luxurious housing and financial resources for the time being. Not the promised glory and wealth in case of success, of course, but at least some kind of starting point for a stranger in this world. On the other hand, feeling like a broken tool, thanked for faithful service and sent to a well-deserved rest, was not very pleasant. Was this housing worth the lost possessions and skills? But it was hard to deny the correctness of Her Majesty – in her current state, the warrior was hardly suitable for the role intended for her. And rehabilitation, apparently, would have to be done on her own – the resources for this have already been provided. Recover physically and mentally. Train. Try to find inner peace. And it would be better to get to know this very Margel, for the sake of the supposed good for which she risked her life in Calcite. And then... apparently, the choice remained with her. Whether to return. Whether to start a new life. She has, in a way, fulfilled her duty. And if her services are suddenly needed again by Naria, she will definitely be informed about it. And then the Tanarian herself will probably decide whether she is ready to risk again. Whether she wants to risk. She will definitely find something to do.

In fact, Alaria was really interested in getting answers to many questions from Her Majesty. Questions about her motives. What exactly was the purpose of collecting the remains of the dead goddess. To what plans, consciously or not, did she contribute. But would the princess answer her? Would these answers be truthful? Most importantly, did she deserve answers? Hardly. Truth is usually shared only with devoted servants, who have been working hard for their patron for many years, or with close friends. Not having the opportunity for a direct conversation and not being someone who could boast of years of faithful service, Alaria could not ask for anything like that. And who would let someone go after laying out all their plans on the table? Only a presumptuous fool, and Naria did not make such an impression.

But for now, she had to settle in. Furnish the house, inspect Margel, and generally see what to do next. Perhaps, with the money earned, she could even try to start her own business, but such an undertaking required careful preparation, knowledge of the situation in the city, the rules of the game, and ideally, connections. Otherwise, it is easy to go bankrupt. Or even pay with your life if you accidentally cross the wrong person. Besides, jumping into something like that without getting on your feet was generally a bad idea. How will she find time for training if all her free time is occupied by professional duties and managing the budget? No, no, no, she should definitely wait with that. It's too early for that. And then she can think about some small confectionery, aimed at individual customers. Or even a military school, if everything works out well.

First of all, Alaria bought a field sword at "Tentacle" (-200). It's a little heavy for now, but that can be fixed. Maybe not as familiar and beautiful as the lost Granhildr, but as a weapon, it is no worse. Slightly unusual, compared to her favorite cleavers, but this was an extra reason to deepen her skills – monotony does not lead to perfection. There she also bought a safe (-200). Two hundred rems was not a small amount, but additional security was definitely worth it. At "Ornament," the girl bought some kind of decor so as not to look at bare walls. Maybe it's a budget option, but was it worth wasting money for no reason? For now, they can serve well, and then she can think about replacing them. The first flag she bought was the banner of Margel (-30). The reasons were quite obvious – she now lives here, at least for some time. Get used to the new home. And the unicorn's face, in such close colors of Reim, served as a good reminder of that. With a similar purpose, she also acquired the banner of Minua (-30) – a reminder that the strongest survive in the world. Something that would motivate her to continue training. Perhaps Margel is not such a wild place now, but who knows what else to expect in the future. The last banner belonged to the islands of Kumari (-30). Stories about the local snake people could not but remind her of her homeland, while emphasizing the difference with the current world. Besides, according to what Alaria had read, the inhabitants of the islands live in harmony with the fiery element. This is also a kind of stimulus and reminder. Besides, the flag itself seemed to her to be one of the most beautiful. Perhaps in the future, it would even be worth acquiring some literature about them – to get to know the island culture better.

The question of work remained. Of course, she could spend her free time from training soaking in the bathtub and dreaming about how a beautiful prince would appear from the sky and magically restore her memories, but that way she could completely unlearn how to work. And then the money will suddenly and unexpectedly run out. Not an option. However, there were no suitable vacancies at the moment – the services of a cook were not required by any of the establishments. And running from table to table as a waitress, despite the generous pay, she didn't really want to. She might not have the strength for training. And in some XXX, she would also have to flirt with rich people. Not the most pleasant job, and she didn't want to become known as "Alaria from XXX." But the idea of getting a part-time job at "Grace," even if only for a while, didn't seem so bad. Yes, the pay was not the best, but at least she, as an employee, would find out about new arrivals first. And she will have the strength for training.

For these weeks, Alaria ate at "Diablo" (bulk purchase for +1 speed, -250). At first, out of a desire to try something new, and then it somehow became a habit. Most of her free time, she devoted to getting herself in shape (32 OD in the gym), although she did allow herself to visit Ogma's bar a couple of times – to drink a glass of Laurian wine (2 OD in Laurian wine, -100 rem). She tried not to overdo it with alcohol, as it is harmful and hits the wallet. But she could treat herself once or twice.

-840 rem in total
+3.1 endurance for a bath
+5 speed for food
+3.5 strength for Minua
+1 strength for wine
+1 endurance for wine
+16.5 random stats (strength, endurance, dexterity, speed, or beauty) for the gym.

I can imagine how Frag was shocked reading the thread, lol.

Especially with the discussions about who does what and the calculations for 12 weeks, and yet, it's just Garrett... I don't envy Revan.

Also, I'll take room number 7, just like on the previous base.

While planning the wedding preparations, Beata thinks that they could use a good pastry chef who could bake their wedding cake. A pastry chef who could become their comrade and friend...

Aiyano nodded with a serious and self-satisfied (but mostly proud of her origins) expression when she heard this sophisticated compliment. It’s always good when a person strives for excellence, even if they weren’t initially inclined to do so. “Someday, I will tell the whole world about Nihon, if it is within my power – this will undoubtedly bring people happiness and prosperity, you’ll see. I believe it is my destiny, because even the worship of Anuzish has countless related traits. So, you are very lucky to hear about it among the first, EdgeLord-kun.”

As for the nickname, I will call you that when we are alone, okay, Aiyaiya?

“Okay, okay… Call me whatever you want, if that’s what your heart desires. We’ll see,” she cheerfully concludes.

Leave a notice in the active guild...

Although, I won't hide it – if there were another Nihonka in this world, I probably wouldn't spend time on her lessons, no matter how fascinating they might be.

How Revan hated Nysho...

There's a problem with the O.D. (Overdrive) skill, as I'm still learning fire magic and need to know how much it requires for advanced fire magic.

You won't be able to advance during the skip.

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What's your room number, by the way, Aretz?

Hmm, what if Beata and Gillon's wedding is a red wedding, where the enemies of Carneol massacre a large number of people, and the survivors are taken into slavery? 🤔

Frag, do you need to set a -1000 penalty for the Sarisian furniture so that all three flags give their effects during the skip timer?

Hmm, what if Beata and Gion's wedding is a red wedding, where the enemies of Carneol massacre a bunch of people, and the survivors are taken into slavery? 🤔

I also think so, but I hope not 😅 But I think they'll just have a simple wedding with Zhenya, and then celebrate at headquarters. I don't see the point in inviting half of Margel.

I think so too, but I hope not 😅 But I think it would be nice to have a simple wedding ceremony at Zhenya's place, and then celebrate at headquarters. I don't see the point in inviting half of Margel.

You can kill Paul Margel not at the wedding, but kill the Carneolians at the wedding.

In the Beauty build, I think you can allocate 4 points to Strength, 4 to Spirit, and 4 to Luck/Agility during the skill point allocation. I felt a bit bad about losing Spirit, as it provides HP and Willpower checks. Agility is more for aesthetics and non-combat checks; it's difficult to dodge in this campaign. Luck is for critical hits, which used to help us a lot, especially mages.