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- I wonder what books we should add to our literary club...
- I remember you mentioning "The Lustful Kumari Maid" at some point.
- Yes, it's a great book. And I've also heard about some book... it's called 69...
- Is it a book about the adventures of Emperor Welfern, or something?
- Yeah, that's the one. Are you aware of it?
- I thought it was just a silly army tale...
- But I heard it's a real thing. We should get it.
- Yeah... I think we should.
– By the way, Master, I wanted to ask you something. It’s not really a good time, but there’s something I really want to know. I think I asked you about it before, but I was too busy with the chain sword… How did you actually create the drone control system? The mechanics are interesting, but more straightforward, but this is just beyond my understanding right now.
– Are you familiar with puppet theater? In one of its forms, a marionette is controlled by strings in the puppeteer’s hands. The system here is similar, only these strings are immaterial and invisible to the human eye. If you tune the control panel mechanism and the drone itself to the same frequency, they will be connected by these strings, and all commands given to the control panel will also be copied by the drone. Author
– Good day. Erephir Linel Darvening, Carnelian. May I find His Holiness, the Patriarch, here? It’s a… very important matter.
– Please wait a moment.
The girl leaves and returns after a while, accompanied by the Patriarch.
– Good day, Erephir. How can I help you on this busy day?
"I think I know which book would be a good addition to the 'Carnelian' library," the girl said with a barely perceptible smile, amused by her own thought, "after all, no one ever lost anything from being well-rounded, heh-heh!" A complex and unconventional personality, Welfern left a rather positive impression. Some might say his hands were stained with blood, but the text suggests that the first emperor didn't resort to such harsh measures unless absolutely necessary. This didn't absolve him of responsibility for his misdeeds, but it at least provided an explanation for his actions. In this respect, he was clearly similar to Larian Twice, about whom even among loyalists, unsettling rumors circulated. According to the text, the monarch was driven not by a thirst for power or a desire to fulfill petty ambitions, but by a desire to improve the lives of his citizens, even if he chose questionable means to achieve this. In general, Alaria could believe that.
Setting aside the first emperor's questionable methods, he was clearly an erudite and well-rounded figure. An active and ambitious figure, inspiring those around him with his energy and encouraging them to strive for self-improvement. He was likely surrounded by loyal followers who were drawn to his tireless charisma. He took fate into his own hands and wanted the citizens of the empire to do the same. And such an approach could not fail to inspire respect, despite the overall ambiguity of Welfern as a person.
- May-san, konbanwa. I see you haven't given up. I suppose you want to say that I deserve a six out of ten on a good day? - she sighed. - Alright, I'll play along. Remind me of your exact contract terms, because last time you didn't really focus on that. Deadlines, responsibilities, figures, small unreadable print - everything that matters. Do you remember that I wrote a guidebook to the capital? I even dedicated an entire paragraph to you in a very positive light, but I still don't know the details.
- May-san, konbanwa. I see you haven't given up. I suppose you want to say that I deserve a six out of ten on a good day? - she sighed. - Alright, I'll play along. Remind me of your exact contract terms, because last time you didn't really focus on that. Deadlines, responsibilities, figures, small unreadable print - everything that matters. Do you remember that I wrote a guidebook to the capital? I even dedicated an entire paragraph to you in a very positive light, and I still don't know the details.
- Are you really interested?.. The details will depend on the terms we agree on. Wait a couple of minutes, I'll go get some writing materials so I can start drafting the contract.
- Hold on a moment, I'm not planning on signing anything right now. But you can verbally outline the terms for me, right? As you said, on an individual basis – let's say, as part of a preliminary consultation. And I promise to consider them. You understand that even though this will ultimately be my personal decision, external factors can still influence it, and those require careful preliminary consideration.
- If I'm in charge, - he decided to switch to a more relaxed communication style, - I'll take care of your diet and create a plan for the necessary exercises, all to transform your body into something beautiful to look at and admire. In addition, I'll teach you how to smile and pose correctly, so that it touches the hearts of viewers, and our stylists will do your professional makeup and select an outfit that complements your overall look. When I'm convinced that you're ready to be shown to the public, your training will come to an end. After its completion, you will need to work with us for at least a year, participating in various photoshoots. In your free time, you can do whatever your heart desires.
- Are you familiar with puppet theaters? In one of its variations, a marionette is controlled by strings in the hands of the puppeteer; here, the system is similar, only these strings are immaterial and invisible to the human eye. If you tune the control panel mechanism and the UAV itself to the same frequency, they will be connected by these strings, and all commands given to the control panel will also be copied by the UAV.
-- Oooo, -- Master Quant's answer, frankly, raised even more questions. -- Where do these strings come from? Are they created by the watch on his wrist? And the frequency... So, in order for the strings to pull the levers of the device, they must vibrate? How much can the strings be stretched? -- Realizing that she hadn't even asked half of her questions, Erefir stopped. -- I guess I'm acting like a schoolgirl right now. To figure it out, I'll probably have to spend some time on it at work, but that will give me even more reasons to come back sooner...Author
- Just a moment. The girl leaves and returns after a while, accompanied by the Patriarch. - Good day, Erefir. How can I help you on such a busy day?
A bow. -- Hello. I understand what you're talking about, Your Holiness, and I apologize for the interruption. There are two pieces of news regarding the case; for one, I was hoping to get your advice as the head of the Church and the voice of Anush.
Her eyes seemed to say, "not in front of the SRI employee, if possible."
- I understand that, - Myco nods. - But, for example, what kind of photoshoots and image are we talking about? I did happen to see your Dia-san, and... to be honest, it's hard for me to draw conclusions, because she wears her establishment's work uniform - but I can't really imagine myself in a similar look... You have a ton of reference materials here, and I need to take a look at them. My second question is: you're based in Margel, but does this kind of activity involve traveling? This is a very important question in the context of our "divine comedy," because we don't know what life challenges we might face tomorrow. A war could start at any moment, or a meteorite could fall, or at least there might be a vital need to go on a business trip - how is this scenario handled? And a related sub-question: can the terms of the contract be changed before it ends? And finally, the third question: what about the material aspect? Of course, your company needs financial investments to operate, because in our world, you can't survive on the ideal of the founder alone, no matter how bright it may be, but the same is true for your employees, isn't it? They need something to live on; it's not as if you send them to some kind of walled-off model camp where they live and eat exclusively at your expense, working off these investments with their bodies, so to speak, until the end of the agreement, - she emphasized the importance of the question by taking out a notebook and pencil to write down all this information. - In other words, to make such a decision, I - and anyone else - need a slightly more solid factual basis.
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- Guyosh, remind me, how much did I pay for you back then?
- Two thousand.
- Best investment of my life. And how much were you originally sold for?
- Almost three... But in Lunaria, they already inflated the price to five.
- Let's say five. And how much do you think you're worth now?
- How would I know? What's the point of these questions anyway?!
- Because there are 18 books in the Imperial Chronicles. We only have 11. Each book costs 500. So, we need another 3500 to complete the series... Hmm, no, you're clearly worth more. We'll have to demand extra payment.
- Let's ignore the illegality of this operation... Why would that seller need me?
- Well, you were useful to me.
- Or maybe she has different tastes in men. Maybe she likes smart ones. Like Merel was.
- And you are smart. And handsome. And strong. And resilient. And kind. And... And I won't sell you to anyone, I need you myself.
- I'd like to see you try to sell me here, huh.
- I would sell you personally to Draco Mellis. He would provide you with good working conditions, and you seemed to get along with him at one time.
- Maybe we did, but I don't think I'd want to be around him 24/7.
- Come on, what could go wrong...
-- If you like, I'll put it this way: if you ever want to return to service, our doors are open to you.
—Oh, that... it would certainly be great to somehow repay you for allowing me access to the library, but frankly, I doubt I would be of much use to your organization in terms of qualifications.