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-- Curiosity, like many things on Anush, is a double-edged sword. Knowledge on one side of the blade can save you, while on the other, it can easily destroy you or someone else, especially when the swordsman is not skilled enough.

Fyr-Fyr flipped through her notebook and looked mischievously at the ceiling.

-- Alright, let's consider your apologies accepted. And let's also consider that in this particular case, knowledge won't destroy you... Unfortunately, now you won't be able to say that you had nothing to do with it, and your words will judge you for the rest of your life, because you will have to watch them and bear full responsibility for them, up to the absolute limit. But you wanted it yourself, my curious little ones.)

-- In general, if you're so interested in my biography, I'll tell you that in the past, I did fight a hopeless opponent, and he was so hopeless that after all the preparation I could do and all the effort I put in, we ended up in a heroic, but unpleasant for me, draw. It was similar to what happened with Ferocity, except that it was even worse, and there was no "Kalina" nearby to gather the ashes of my former bodies back together. I worked alone, that's just how it was.

-- Despite everything, it turned out that my soul was needed elsewhere, or maybe some twist of fate played a trick on me, but I, resurrected alive and well on Anush, was recruited by Princess Naria into her squad to save the world. And I wasn't against it, since the new land accepted me with love, didn't judge me by the color of my aura, and even blessed me through our patriarch, which means I'm ready to repay it in kind, or at least as much as my strength and abilities allow. That's how I answered your questions, right?) If not, I really think it's too much responsibility to just tell, because there is mind reading in the world, and torture, but on the other hand, for the sake of our friendship, I will trust you. And also because, besides you, every other priest in the city already knows, and most of them are nothing to me, so I'm just restoring justice.) But, at your request, little kittens.

bonusophiles

Interesting term, I should start using it.

- That's... very patriotic of you, Kline. One of... the sailors... once tried to tell me about how he raised a flag above his house and decorated the interior with patriotic symbols in order to deceive the guards, inspectors, and others. I brushed it off at the time and said that it had nothing to do with our seafaring business and ordered him to get back to work...

—It has nothing to do with it, hmm... I once had a mission where I had to find a "person" obsessed with capturing others, and when my comrades told me about the most shady, biggest slave trader in the city, I sent everyone for a walk in the desert instead...

—After an awkward pause, the knight nodded towards the flag again:—The past is the past. We're not going to deceive anyone, and we're not going to try to gain the trust of the inspectors either. Father Eugene is a witness to this spiritual truth. So, starting next Thursday, you'll see, this modest flag will give us an extra point of determination and warm up the interior with the warmth of the capital.

After thinking for a moment, Kline adds:
—I have a day off tomorrow, how about we go for a walk in the park, it's nearby? Walks in the fresh air are very good for your health. And you, if you want, can tell me what it's like to feel the autumn breeze, to fight against the coolness of the rain, to breathe in the soft forest air... It would help me, even if only for a short time, to feel "alive" again.

After Erephir’s words, the pair visibly relaxed. “That explains a lot,” Beata nodded. “Pfft, after this story with the curse, no torture scares me anymore,” Gillon waved his hand. “Well, I think it’s fair, a secret for a secret, after we shared our story with you,” Beata nodded at her partner. “The hint is understood, boss. What aliens? We don’t know any aliens.” “It makes sense to cover the painting if we’re going to wait for suspicious guests. Otherwise, we’re grateful that you trusted us.” “And now that you’re not working alone, our chances of winning against an overwhelming opponent have increased dramatically,” Beata smiled and patted Erephir on the shoulder.

II. Arual es Diesra

Arual was born after the founding of Margel, and therefore was not personally familiar with his father's original homeland, nor with the specifics of his life's journey. By the time he reached adolescence, Sigmort had already been defeated, and his father ruled the country, freed from the oppression of the aristocracy. While Thorvik and his other sons were famous warriors who loved agriculture and animal husbandry, Arual was fascinated by urban planning, logistics, economics, linguistics, history, jurisprudence, and many other sciences.

In his youth, Arual suffered a severe case of smallpox, which resulted in the loss of one eye. Historians agree that if the disease had taken his life or health, Margel would not have achieved its dominant status. Even during Thorvik's lifetime, Arual was involved in important state affairs, and after his death, he became the new ruler, although he was not his firstborn son – such was the king's will, who believed that his talents would lead Margel to prosperity for many years to come.

Being a deeply religious man, he believed that any political system created by man was doomed to be corrupted over time, and therefore he tried to delegate some of the powers to divine will. According to the constitution he wrote (which was the first of its kind in that historical period), the rights granted to the citizens of Margel were given to them not by the state, but by Anuzish herself, and therefore no one could infringe upon them. To solidify this status, he founded the royal dynasty "es Diesra," which, in his opinion, should not so much rule as protect the inhabitants of Margel and their constitution.

Under his leadership, an efficient road network was built between all the cities of the kingdom for the rapid movement of troops, trade caravans, and couriers, which served as the foundation for Margel's economic superiority for many years to come. For similar purposes, schools and other educational and scientific institutions were built everywhere, an effective education system was created, and even a completely new calendar was introduced. Thanks to this invention, even outside the empire, dates are now counted from the day of Margel's founding.

Effect on choice: +1000 experience points (static) or +20% to experience.

"I didn't make any deals; I just thought that if you two kept looking so gloomy, someone with a bachelor's degree in psychology might draw some unpleasant conclusions about Carneol, so just drop it with your paranoia)," Erephir thought to herself. "That's what I hoped to hear," she said, clearly referring to the last sentence. "But we'll see what happens. Evening is the wisest time of day..." "Oh yes, I don't know how much you care about this right now, but Martin, Christoph's father, and the owner of Pam-Param, is a tough nut to crack; I've done a little digging. In some ways, he's similar to me in his way of thinking – an optimistic warrior who understands that you can expect bad things from the future and therefore meets everything with a smile; the future almost always turns out to be much better than his worst predictions. I don't think he's in any direct danger, but Christoph's wallet might get considerably lighter. I don't know how to save him from this unenviable experience, given the circumstances... Guys don't think straight when they're in love, unfortunately." "Maybe Raphael was in love with Metarm too." "Okay, I need to run a marathon today, so... See you at the night watch."

- It's good to hear that everything will be alright with him, but I would keep an eye on the establishment, just in case something happens with the management or employees... You never know.
- I agree. But for now, we can relax a bit. So, back to the night shift.
- Yeah. And tomorrow, after school, we'll attend the audience.

- Arigato, - she bowed low. Trying not to pay attention to the pain in her rear, she continued: - You know, the town is small - compared to Margel, it's just a speck of dust that can be walked around in an hour, but I came to the conclusion that there is some kind of divine-temporal anomaly there, because it felt like a month of real time had passed while I was there. It's very beautiful and natural - rivers, cliffs, and meadows; the soul rests just looking at them. They say there are some food problems there, which are solved by importing products from us, and that's a little sad. So, according to Trude-sama, uh... that is, Trude-san, our visit helped them, because extra currency won't hurt them. But that doesn't mean that the people were nice just because some wealthy tourists visited them. I had enough time to get to know them to understand that their souls are as bright as the day and there is not a grain of hypocrisy in them. I think that the rumors that they don't like foreigners are probably exaggerated. Maybe some scoundrels who behaved like pigs spread them and received a reprimand in response? But I'm getting off topic. Trude-san owns a restaurant and she cooks very well. She was even kind enough to feed us phantom salmon one day, and gave the rest to the neighborhood kids. Hmm, when we arrived, I realized that I should have warned you. Unfortunately, I didn't have time for that, and besides, you were after the ritual, so I didn't dare disturb you... Edgelord-kun... I mean, Ravenage-san, also felt remorse about this. To be honest, I was afraid that you would take some actions that would be wrongly motivated and understood in that situation... For example, you would have sent Carneol after me. They are good guys, but if there was some kind of misunderstanding on my conscience that would harm or upset everyone, that would be too tragic... So, I wrote you a letter on the first day and I am grateful to the Kami-sama for it reaching you in time and without complications. And to you - for your understanding. I tried very hard to express the essence so that you would not misunderstand it. - By the way, there are very good hot springs there - you sit for a bit and the fatigue just disappears. There is also their own local "adventurers' guild", but I was surprised by the "quests" there. No monsters, no ghosts, no emotional turmoil - people live there very calmly and peacefully. There are no business tasks either, but there's nothing you can do about it. So... Ravenage-kun just chopped wood for them. You say that there are all sorts of rumors about this person, but can you imagine this? Well, it happens, - she shrugged, then remembered and took out an "interview". - Yes, I wanted to give you this copy - I took it specifically at the editorial office. They did release it, - a satisfied smile touched her lips. - It doesn't have my name, but that's okay, it was planned that way. They didn't distort anything, Nadia-san is a very worthy girl, I hope to continue working with her. What else?... Ah! There is a rather interesting "glider school" there. These are things like mechanical wings that are worn like a backpack, and with them you can soar from a height. Hmm... You probably won't believe it, but... I could fly freely in the air. I know, it sounds incredible, but it's true. So, it was nice for me to return to that feeling for a while, albeit in a limited way... But there was a small misunderstanding. Heidi-san - uh, the glider instructor - arranged a friendly duel with Edgelord-kun for fun. Ugh, Ravenage-san. She shot him down and he flew off somewhere, leaving a trail of smoke behind him. But he didn't stand a chance, because she flies very well. In the end, I had to look for him, but everything worked out. - And then... - she sighed. - I won't hide it - I visited the church. Now I understand that it was a stupid act; I had previously met the local godfather, Krippov-shinpu, who did nothing wrong to me and I didn't think that everything was so serious. I just wanted to find out some things about life in Anush. It was assumed that there would be some kind of kind priest there, whom such things would not bother much, but it turned out that he had left for some unknown reason. According to rumors, he was muttering something about assassins who were eager for his head... Are you aware of this? In general, there was another one in his place - a very strict one. He didn't like me, but fortunately, everything worked out. Edgelord-kun was aware of my... "situation". He was ready to attack him, but I couldn't allow a sacred place to be desecrated. So, he fought for me tooth and nail - verbally, uh... he swore eternal love and so on, and eventually convinced him not to do anything stupid. The priest was quite nasty and rude, but I still ask you not to hold a grudge against him. Despite everything, he is a decent person and listened to us, and who, if not me, can understand the burden of responsibility that lies on his shoulders? I also thought that you have something in common with him... In any case, it was a good lesson for me, which I will remember forever. - Also... Closer to the end, we met a mermaid and her brother. She is very beautiful and sweet, and her brother plays the lute. They taught me how to fish with a spear, can you imagine? - she shows her shaft. - It was also made by Edgelord-san. That is, Ravenage-kun. I even caught a kayan 😎 And then I thought - a good deed should not go unrewarded, so I suggested that they have a picnic in nature. And then an even better idea came to me - how great it would be if all the good people here came to it. A great memory at the end of the vacation, right? And they came! I... even invited that priest. We all had a lot of fun, Akiacchi - uh, that's the mermaid's name - made a lot of new friends. She also has something in common with you, ha-ha... True... During the event, an incident occurred and... my "situation" was revealed. ...But you know what? No one even raised an eyebrow. It is believed that the Farrellians do not like foreigners, but they not only did not lower the degree of their attitude, but also supported me at that moment, as if I were their relative. It was the most touching event that I have experienced recently. Such people are worth their weight in gold, and I will pray to the Kami-sama for their health and well-being. Even the priest admitted that he was wrong. At that moment, I received confirmation of your own words - that perhaps, even for someone like me, there may be a place in Anush... - raising her head, she blinked, not letting the water flow out of her eyes. - Well, and then we stayed a little longer and flew away. Everyone saw us off and gave us a lot of gifts. This is from Heidi... This is from Ella... This is from Ingrid... From Lina... From Trude... Uh, from Akiacchi... From Radgrid... - she shows all sorts of gifts. - Heh, and this is from the kid, - she shows a drawing of herself. - Cute, isn't it? I hope to visit there again someday... - Etto... From Ravenage-tencho, - she casually shows a spinel ring, as if it were nothing. - Ah! This is for you. Omiyage, - she hands over a Farrellian talisman. - I bought it on the first day. It would be wrong to come empty-handed, so...

an interesting term, we should adopt it

—It doesn't matter, hmm... I once had a mission where I had to find a "person" obsessed with capturing others, and when my comrades told me about the most shady, biggest slave trader in the city, I sent everyone for a walk in the desert instead...

—Overcoming an awkward pause, the knight nodded towards the flag again: —The past is the past. We're not going to deceive anyone, and we're not going to try to gain the trust of the inspectors either. Father Eugene is a witness to this spiritual truth. So, starting next Thursday, you'll see, this modest flag will give us an extra point of determination and warm the interior with the warmth of the capital.

After a moment of thought, Klin adds:
—I have a day off tomorrow, how about we go for a walk in the park, it's nearby? Walks in the fresh air are very good for your health. And you, if you want, maybe you can tell me what it's like to feel the breath of the autumn wind, to fight against the coolness of the rain, to breathe in the soft forest air... This would help me, even if only for a short time, to feel "alive" again.

- Thank you, Klin. - For the hundredth time since returning to Margel, the former captain expresses her gratitude. - I'm even a little ashamed that, despite your extremely difficult life situation, you maintain more optimism than I do. I need to take an example from you! You know, I've been to many places during my voyages, and I think the empire is one of the best places to live... So, I agree, let the sight of this flag give us the determination to face the future! And a walk sounds wonderful, - Sanexa blushed slightly and looked away, - if you won't be ashamed to be seen in public with someone like... me.

"What a… important man," thought the Tanarrian woman as she looked at the portrait of the ancient king, "...let's just leave it at that."
Pushing away the inappropriate thoughts, Alaria immersed herself in reading. In some ways, Aural was the complete opposite of his father, but he was no less a worthy man. In contrast to the great warrior, he was more of a brilliant reformer and innovator, somewhat like Twaiss. He was the one whose ideas and achievements built the greatness and prosperity of Welfern. And, unlike Duke Larian, Aural wasn't even a great warrior. He was simply a talented politician, born in a time when martial arts were more highly valued. It was naive to think that he didn't face many challenges in the form of more aggressive opponents. Nevertheless, he succeeded, and his memory lived on to this day.

However, Alaria couldn't say that she completely agreed with the legendary ruler on everything. Yes, his idea of presenting certain legal aspects of the future empire as something bestowed from above probably carried more weight for a righteous and devout people... but with the right desire, it could still be twisted. In her own world, this was twisted all the time, sometimes in very creative ways. With sufficient ingenuity, something like this was not impossible at all. Especially if Welfern were to suffer the same fate as Calcite, whose temples were now in disrepair and visited only by lone pilgrims. It was important to realize that no matter how powerful the gods were, even they were not all-powerful. Perhaps the most striking example of this was the history of the world of Baldur. However, being a talented and insightful ruler, Aural probably understood all of this perfectly well, even without stories about other worlds.

In general, a static bonus is probably better, as the modifier will only pay off after earning 5000 experience points, but I'll still take the modifier. I like passive bonuses.

— I sent a scouting raven after you, whose eyes are as good as my own, but this Ravenedge-tencho-kun-san of yours killed it. Can you imagine? "I" am observing Trude-san's presumed little restaurant from a bird's-eye view, and a knife flies right into "me." It was very rude of him, and he would do well not to do such a thing again. Still, it's very good that you thought to write me a letter; otherwise, I don't even know what measures I would have had to resort to in order to resolve the situation, although I wouldn't have been able to send Carneol—they had another assignment at the time, and even if they hadn't, I still wouldn't have. It is still a very young organization, and I wouldn't want you to suffer in any way because of their inexperience; there are situations where a mission is supposedly a rescue, but in reality, the person requiring rescue is maimed or dies due to the rescuers' fault. You don't believe me? It happens, it absolutely happens. And to show you how serious I am—I would send them to save some presumed queen of Zimivia, but not you, because you are dearer to me than any important figure on the political chessboard. We are family, understand? Hmm... Speaking of which, I would like you to call me mom and address me informally. May I ask this of you? I do not wish to show any disrespect to your real parents, but our connection and the fact of your birth in this world are indisputable. — With a now familiar gesture, Naria runs her palm over Ayano's face. — But don't think that I am speaking ill of them, or of Carneol—I am not that heartless. I am sure they will play a major role in the future of the country. For instance, do you remember that dwarf? Aiko Viresenser. I'd like to call her "little," but they are all like that, so it would be incorrect. I am thinking of appointing her Minister of Economy when I become Empress. I have never personally seen an individual so skilled with money who would simultaneously think first of the common good rather than their own enrichment. Ah, I have one other servant, named Kenshiro; I think he could have been sent on a rescue mission. He is, for all intents and purposes, my slave summoned from another world, but in all other aspects, he is a very worthy man, and furthermore, he comes from a culture similar to yours. He is also busy with another mission right now, but I'm thinking of releasing him from service upon his return, and then perhaps you two could meet and find common ground? Well, it doesn't matter, the main thing is that you've returned.

— As far as I know, the most common stereotype about Farellians among the empire's residents can be described in one word: "bumpkins," but in my view, their way of life and culture deserve a certain amount of respect. — The princess scanned the pages of the interview. — This work could be called a masterpiece if the second half of this conversation—namely, my questions to you and your answers—had also appeared on these pages, but alas, in order for this interview to correspond to the notions and prejudices of the common ordinary person, it has been dreadfully simplified. As a result, it reads like a conversation between me and a wall. But thank you anyway, I accept this gift. — She takes the book. — You know, it would have been funny if Mr. Ravenedge had parted with his life over such a foolishity, but this Heidi... Apparently, she is a very extraordinary personality. I have heard of gliders, but I would never have thought they could be used so effectively for conducting aerial combat. This is very interesting.

Hearing about the visit to the church, Naria clenched her right hand into a fist and, holding Ayano in her arms, began to rub her knuckles over the top of her head.
— You little dummy! You don't deserve 100 strikes, but a full 10,000! And even that would be too few. For someone in your situation, it's like jumping under a moving locomotive. We are very lucky that we can talk to each other now. — Stopping the assault on her head, the princess hugs Ayano tightly, once again expressing joy at her return. — Kripov follows a different teaching, of which he is the founder. He and his followers hold the opinion that Arselia and Akonia are relics of the past and oppose the worship of anyone other than the world itself, Anuzish, although this applies only to the clergy; they do not encroach upon the free will of the laity, provided it does not pose a threat to the natural order of things. My views and theirs correspond in many ways. But, you say, he swore eternal love? I would love to see that. Now, wait... What exactly is your relationship with him? You must have answered him with something, a "yes" or a "no"? And are you absolutely sure it isn't some kind of joke? It seems to me that any self-respecting man in love would inevitably try to make the object of his affection "his," yet you say he didn't even touch you. Suspicious.

— Hmm... Are you sure you've thought this through? — Naria accepts the gift. — For me, the first princess of the empire, to wear the symbolism of a foreign country would be somewhat incorrect. But oh well! I'll place it somewhere in my chambers and associate it not with Farellia, but with your trip and the wonderful story connected to it. I truly think so. Given the circumstances, anything could have been expected from your visit there... Something like this: you're held in a basement chained up, and all sorts of atrocities are committed. And you say you went on a lovely little picnic and made some good friends. Fantastic!

Ah, I hope Alaria's mom will praise her someday too...

- Thank you, Klin. - The former captain expresses her gratitude for the hundredth time since returning to Margel. - I'm even a little ashamed that, despite your extremely difficult life situation, you maintain more optimism than I do. I need to take an example from you! You know, I've been to many places during my voyages, and I think the Empire is one of the best places to live... So, I agree, let the sight of this flag give us the determination to face the future! And a walk sounds wonderful, - Sanexa blushed slightly and looked away, - if you won't be embarrassed to be seen in public with someone like... me.

—I hope to hear about your past voyages sometime... And I would tell you about my homeland. I recently remembered it again. Although it is a rather uneventful and unremarkable land, in terms of its people, I assure you, it is the best place for kind-hearted people.

—And my current situation is actually deceptively simple. One wrong move, one moment of weakness under the influence of lifeless elements, one priest encountered at the wrong time, - and eternal emptiness. Without suffering, without torment, without pain or regret. I know many mortals who would gladly prefer my "gift" for its treacherous simplicity. - Klin said with a sad smile. - But if this really gives you an extra dose of determination, then so be it, I will be sincerely glad.
The Black Knight nods in confirmation of his words.

—As for shame, in my current state, I cannot experience such an emotion. And even if I could, I wouldn't feel it now. I only feel gratitude to fate that the weight of my mistakes made in the service has not brought even more misfortune to those around me. And I will do everything possible - not by anyone's order, but by my own genuine desire - to ensure that such thoughts never arise in your mind again, and such phrases never leave your lips. - The knight's eyes flashed with cold blue determination. - And what about people? What about the people? Ordinary people think thousands of meaningless and useless things every day and change their own opinions at the whim of the weather, believe me, as an undead creature, I now observe this very clearly. Whatever the situation, this certainly does not apply to you, but even if it did, worrying about their opinion is the same as driving yourself crazy with empty anxieties.

Ordinary people think thousands of talentless and useless things every day and change their own opinion at the whim of the weather.

Even Klin decided to criticize Bruno.

On Saturday evening, Fyr-Fyr made the following entries in her to-do list:
- To make her living and breathing flesh as unyielding as steel
- To get a pet
- To defeat a real Elysian dragon in battle

BiboboBob is with her, as agreed.