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Princess Naera listened to Erephir's speech with great attention and, eventually, conceded her position.
— My dearest sister's ability to seek out talent and find a worthy use for it inspires both terror and respect simultaneously. Come then, Erephir, His Majesty must learn of the state of affairs in the country from your own lips.
Uttering a short spell and snapping her fingers, the middle daughter transports herself and the red-haired knight directly to the palace. Soon, the leader of Carneol had to stand before a man whose portrait tirelessly adorned the first page of this divine comedy, but who until this moment had never appeared to the reader in person.

Having listened to Erephir, he decides...
— If the shedding of human blood is unavoidable, this tournament must be conducted with the necessary minimum of decorum befitting the status of holy Stalia; otherwise, sacrifices may be made in vain, which is absolutely unacceptable. Its participants are to appear by their own will, and cities of the empire must be avoided so as not to give the enemy further reason to descend upon thousands of innocents. Based on this, it will be held in Laplace — a land where the element of fire is highly esteemed, and where another goal of this operation is located nearby: Carneol shall undertake its search in the lead-up to the deadly contest. Naera, I charge you to send volunteers there as quickly as possible; I grant the other two groups the right to use royal wyverns for a more rapid journey.

Beata spends 1710 experience points and levels up 6 units of spirit.
Gion spends 930 experience points and levels up 3 units of spirit.

They also eat shrimp dumplings at Pam-param. They order takeout, try to come during peak hours and blend in with the crowd, first checking through the window to see if Enio is inside; he's paranoid, so never mind, they just want to eat in peace.

GALYA HAS CANCELLED
They're not going anywhere, they're just leveling up their spirit. Forget it.

Beata kicks Gion to continue writing in his diary so he can level up the remaining spirit.
Both are waiting for Merel's spirit buff, but they are ready to gain the rest through experience.

Khosha, just let the enemy destroy Margel. Then we won't have to worry about Enio.

It’s not that I’m against wiping Enio and not worrying about her, but not at the cost of all of Margel.

A miracle didn't happen, but nevertheless, the Tanarrian felt that her connection to the flame had somehow strengthened, which could not but inspire her. She was on the right path. Perhaps she had even been noticed. Nodding with satisfaction, Alaria decided to channel her newfound energy into something positive and took another jog around her house, continuing her quest to burn the Uev. After that, she refreshed herself in the shower and went to check what vacancies were currently available at the SRI. Someone might say that it was strange to look for a job when a city-destroying monster from Anuzish might be flying towards the empire right now. But if "Carneol" was really going to hunt a dragon, then every resource would count.

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Kosha, just let the enemy destroy Margel. Then you won't have to worry about Enio.

- For an untrained person, this is more of a curse than a gift. Imagine waking up one happy day and starting to see lost, tormented souls – in your home, in the bathroom, at the dinner table. As a rule, they don't become that way willingly, but because of the hatred and fear they experienced at the moment of their premature, violent death. However... on this land, I haven't seen any of those yet, except for that one employee. Perhaps some laws of the universe work differently here, or maybe the priests banish them on a regular basis... Unfortunately, I can't ask them about it. And the path... If I could train people close to me, that would definitely encourage me. But yes, it requires sacrifices and unwavering determination. And a cultural background. I've never seen anyone in my life who could "switch sides" based on skills; after all, the chosen people-martyrs are not just called that for no reason. ...However, this doesn't mean that our kimono wouldn't suit you, or that the Kami-sama would turn away from your soul if you came to them in spiritual need. They are ready to take under their protection anyone who approaches them with respect and a pure heart. And that's what I wanted when I felt the atmosphere here and voiced the idea to the chimera about the possibility of building a Sanctuary – saying this, Aiyano darkens. - Unfortunately, I didn't realize the nuances of the local religiosity. My idea has every chance of turning into my own destruction. But I still hope for the best because people here really need it.

By the way, since you're building a Temple, does that mean you're being promoted from a Miko to a Kannushi?

- I see you studied under the Polivan system, - the Miko frowned. - Kannushi. And it's definitely not something that would be approved by our clergy. I'm afraid that in some places, women haven't broken through the glass ceiling yet. ...But, in a way, you could say that. Ironically, because with us, I practically never did such mundane things, and I rushed to go freelance as soon as I gained independence. I was only interested in traveling and getting rid of evil spirits, and "family rituals are not my thing," as I used to say. But there I had a Sanctuary, with which I was spiritually connected no matter where I was in the world, and there were always other girls who could take care of this necessary-but-boring work with the population. And here... Unfortunately, neither of those things exists, so this responsibility falls on my shoulders, - she shrugs. - Or maybe I've just gotten soft with age and made this up as an excuse. Who knows. After walking about ten steps, she asks a counter-question: - And do you believe in anything yourself? In my memory, I haven't met anyone from your people who would pay more attention to matters of the soul than is necessary to pass an exam at school. As if such a thing was considered an anachronism for a high-tech society.

—...
—I am... no, I am impressed by your courage, Sanex. I naively believed that since my youthful travels, the world had become much safer, and our recent expedition was merely a rare exception to the rule. However... —Klin hastily adjusted his crown, which had slipped to the side. —However, if encountering storms, whirlpools, icebergs, harpies, and quicksand every other day is the norm in this world, then I am amazed by the courage of the brave sailors, guides, and indeed all those with a valiant heart who pursue this profession.
The knight did not understand the remark about the kraken, or perhaps he deliberately ignored it.

—I think that the life-giving power of flame is needed by all living creatures, especially those whose veins do not carry hot blood, so the worship of Rufus can be explained. And yet... in my lands, it is known that reptiles invariably attract all sorts of trouble to themselves, and they are terribly afraid of bad omens and random signs. It would be very interesting to learn more authentic information about this people.
For a moment, Klin tried to imagine this strange, fantastical world. It exists, after all!

—I hope that some eccentric imperial researcher will not one day want to turn these islands and their dinosaur inhabitants into an amusement attraction for the entertainment of the public, because I see that the conquest of these lands may not end with good intentions alone.

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"Perhaps, if I were younger and more naive, I could have submitted a complaint about the lack of culinary positions. But that would be petty, foolish, and not very responsible. Besides, I already have a job in my field. They are probably right that good connections are one of the keys to success in life."
— Oh, thank you," smiled the former inquisitor, reviewing the provided selection, "it's nice to see that you are updating your list in a timely manner. Otherwise, you read an ad and come to the place, only to receive an apology for the rejection. They say that they have already found someone for the position.
After reviewing the list, Alaria had to admit that she did not meet the requirements for half of the positions due to the lack of relevant education. Even in "Grace," the standards have increased. But that's not surprising—if you have to pay more, then you can't just hire anyone. And she didn't meet the requirements stated by Dionysus, despite the praise she received. However, working as a model would still require too much time and effort to be combined with the imperial archive. There were only two available positions: either work as a waitress in "Beauty" or as an apprentice in "Chronos." Or work with Kline and Erefir, or with Beata. The waitress job paid more, and it was also an additional opportunity to burn off excess energy, but the apprentice job seemed like a good way to get to know the local technologies better. Besides, she had experience working with delicate mechanical devices. She used to be able to adjust, repair, disassemble, and assemble enhancers. She still remembers how to do it, but there's not much point in having such talents without the existence of enhancers or similar analogs. However, maybe she can still negotiate a raise. But that is also true for "Beauty," where her talents could also be useful. At least on days when there are a lot of visitors and an extra pair of hands would be helpful in the kitchen. So, it was worth thinking about it carefully.

Beata isn't working right now...

Well, now the characters aren't limited by time, and she can continue. Otherwise, Alaria wouldn't have enough time to work. Or do you think she should be placed somewhere else?

First, I think I'll finish writing the diaries and level up the Spirit to 30; my brain is already fried. Beata has over 70 entries, and Gion will have fewer because he wasn't in Thais, but not by much.

Yeah, I'm also thinking of going through the diaries soon to level up at least Atomic Decay/Gigavolt and the basic Scout skill.

- Well... Regardless of whether you see them or not, they still exist, right? It's sad to think that people can enjoy life without realizing they are surrounded by these poor souls. Besides... Please don't take this as disrespect for your profession and the experience that comes with it, but I think the world of the living might actually be even more terrifying than the world of the dead. - Sonata paused, considering how best to phrase her thought. - What I mean is, life is the best teacher. Thank you for the invitation. Even though I'm not one of the chosen few, I'll try not to defile your Sanctuary with my presence, so I'll come in the state of mind that is required of me.

- I see you studied under the Polivan system, - Miko frowned. - Kannushi. And that's clearly not something that would be approved by our clergy. I'm afraid that women haven't broken through the glass ceiling everywhere yet. ...But, in a way, that's true. It's ironic because I hardly ever did such mundane things, and I rushed to seek my own path as soon as I gained independence. I was only interested in traveling and ridding the world of evil, and "family rituals were not my thing," as I used to say. But there, I had a Sanctuary that I was spiritually connected to, no matter where I was in the world, and there were always other girls who could take care of this necessary, but tedious, work with the population. And here... Unfortunately, neither of those things exists, so this responsibility falls on my shoulders, - she shrugs. - Or maybe I've just gotten soft with age and I'm making excuses for myself. Who knows.

- Yes, yes, that's exactly what his name was, he was a famous linguist in certain circles of the empire. I'm surprised you know his name. But you certainly caught me off guard... Tiary, and even more so Yubin, knew Nihonki better than I did. They are my brothers. You've probably heard of the first one, and have you heard anything about the second? You know, he was very handsome. Like me, he had a mole under his right eye and the same hair color. Hmm... Perhaps that sounded a bit conceited. But I'm getting to the point, even though he was a prince of the empire and a potential future emperor, he once married a Nihonki woman of humble origins against our father's will, and a year later he joined the liberation movement of that country, can you imagine? This surprised both the inhabitants of the empire and Nihon itself, because at that time you, the outsiders, were not exactly well-liked, but he was welcomed very warmly. So, to answer your question - I believe in love. It is a force that can change people.

As they walked, a man passing by joined their conversation.

- Excuse me. My name is Dionysus. - Usually easygoing, he gets down on one knee and takes Sonata's hand. - May I have the honor of knowing your name, oh empress of beauty!
- My name is Sonata Reim. How may I help you?
- Sonata! What a beautiful name! I must admit that my eyes have never before beheld a woman of such stunning beauty! Looking at you, I feel joy that I was born and lived to see this day.
- Oh, thank you for the compliment. It's nice to hear that my presence in this... This country has had a positive effect on the mood of one of its inhabitants. If that's all, then...
- May I ask you to be a model for my photographs?
- Perhaps another time... My friend and I need to go. - Freeing her hand (in which a photographer's business card had been placed), she continued on her way. - Goodbye, Dionysus.

- Do you need it? - She shows the business card, returning to the previous dialogue. - If you are going to be responsible for maintaining the Temple and organizing all religious ceremonies, then you will have to look for new Miko... You won't be able to do both functions at once, will you? Do you have anyone in mind?

- Sonata! What a beautiful name! I must admit that my eyes have never before beheld a woman of such stunning beauty! Looking at you, I feel joy that I was born and lived to see this day.

It's good that Nisho isn't around and didn't live to see this moment.

Added 5 minutes later

So, answering your question - I believe in love. It is a force that is capable of changing people.

This is also true regarding Tiario, by the way. He changed a lot after just one night of love.