Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

Alaria looked at the monument erected by Erephir once more. It was a small tribute, but hardly enough. But none of them likely knew the local traditions. She also wasn't familiar with the people. Strangers and guests, but half of them would probably forget today's tragedy or remember it only in the context of a glorious victory. If the Blade doesn't break under the weight of grief that has fallen on its shoulders, if the Blade wishes it, the Tanarian promised herself that one day she would return here with him. She would help to pay proper tribute. Build monuments in his native village. Honor his friends, loved ones, and just ordinary fellow countrymen as they deserve. Honor Kriderar. Honor the innocent who happened to be subjects of the wrong empire at the wrong time and place.

It's not that interesting of a story.

-- I see. You'll probably laugh, but at some point, I seriously thought you might be wandering somewhere in a snowy desert, searching for some kind of altar or special spiritual place... and experiencing numerous weather and terrain effects. I'm very glad that wasn't the case, and everything went smoothly. And yes, we were very lucky with your faith; it's clear that no one else could have handled it as well as you... Well done! -- Well, for us, too, things turned out to be generally smoother than we thought, but in some ways, not... We immediately found Ruby, and she turned out to be much more cooperative than the patriarch had promised. And then we were going to head through the swamps to the capital, but... instead, we had to fight the animated sword of Merell. That's how we lost our historian, but we gained the blessing of Stallia, who liked our fight. It was, of course, dangerous, and it's a pity to lose a comrade, but the singularities... turned out to be amazing creatures who know a lot about generosity.

Alaria looked at the monument erected by Erephir again.

The redhead caught her gaze and said a moment later.

-- It would be good to have a memorial here with all the names... That's usually how it's done. I hope the Archive will be restored and these names will be found, because for anyone living under the sun, there is nothing more precious than leaving a good memory behind.

-- Let's go.

Guyon put his arm around Beata, his hand resting on her shoulder. "I know what you're thinking. You're not to blame for Mysterius's death. Or for the death of the Kre'deans." "But I could have..." "You couldn't have. There are things beyond your control. No matter how hard you try, you can't change them. You just have to live with it and hope that someday, things will get better. Trust my experience – I know what I'm talking about." Beata looked into Guyon's eyes and nodded silently. Yes... He knows. While she had always fought for herself and done everything she could, there was a period in his life when he was completely helpless and unable to do anything about it. And he somehow survived it, and he finds the strength to keep living. "Okay, Guyon... I believe you. I'll try," she said with a smile. Listening to the conversation of her companions, she snorted. "Good for them... But we really embarrassed ourselves in front of Zephyr. We came to her empty-handed, and when she asked us about the gifts... um... If it weren't for Kilika, we would have left empty-handed," she said with an awkward smile. "Guyon tried to smooth things over, but..." "But I froze and messed up," he added to the story. "However... I hope I still managed to improve our standing in her eyes. At least, she didn't seem too hostile." "You did well," Beata patted him on the shoulder. "You should have been our leader." "What kind of leader am I?" "At least better than me..." "Beata, that's enough. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: you're much better than you think you are. You have enormous potential for good." "Even after everything..." "Yes, even after everything. What's more valuable: to be a good person from the start and not know that things could be different, or to fight old habits, break familiar patterns, and consciously reshape yourself into a better person, leaving your dark past behind?" "You're right... You're right again. Remind me, why aren't you the chairman of the philosophy club?" "I don't know myself."

— Oh, that Merell... I think everyone could see that nothing good would come from that sword, but he didn't even want to part with it, even in the Southern lands. But in general, if these holy ones are so powerful, they could have dealt with Despair themselves... Why should we be cleaning up after these echoes of the past?

Curses:
Immunity.

My companion pushed me out of the spell's area of effect, but ended up getting hit herself, as a result of which her spirit and body were trapped in one of the craftsman's dolls. In anger and fear, I killed him, but this curse did not dissipate.

>you get a bunch of immunities to everything, including curses
>out of all the Warlocks, you end up encountering one who has special curses that ignore immunities
It's clear she's an empress who is close to the people.

By the way, in theory, Sonata could have defeated Beznaedega on her own. It would have taken a very long time, of course, but... she is immortal after all.

To defeat Despair, it had to first land and stay close to it until the very end.

Well, he wasn't afraid to fight a group of units that counter his, even though he could have left the battle. But here, it's just one girl. I don't think he would back down from a fight he intended to have.

— Oh, that Merell, I think everyone could see that nothing good could come from that sword, and yet he didn't even want to part with it, even in the Southern Lands. But in general, of course, if these saints are so powerful, they could have dealt with Despair themselves... Why should we be cleaning up the mess left by these echoes of the past?

— Of course, it would have been their responsibility to clean up the consequences. But I think it's simple: they believe that we are to blame, — the nosferatu said quietly, shrugging. — If it weren't for that particular Arcelian priest who went mad because of the murders of his brethren, Despair would still be sleeping. That's why the Dragon King didn't consider it an act of aggression, because the dragon and no external enemy shed the first blood, and therefore the other singularities were kind to us, but only to a certain extent. In general, as I said, all the efforts were not in vain.

"Or until the Sovereign decides to awaken him herself, having prepared accordingly."

although he could have retreated from the battle

Could he? Because of the air, Erefir was four times faster than him...

I would fight Sonata under a blanket.

I would battle Sonata under a blanket.

So, that's the Warlock...

-- Of course, it would be responsible of them to clean up the consequences. But I think it's simple: they believe we are to blame, -- said the nozenrotka quietly, shrugging. -- If it weren't for a specific Arcelian priest who went mad due to the murders of his brethren, Beznyadega would still be sleeping. Therefore, the dragon king did not consider this an act of aggression, because the first blood was shed not by a dragon or an external enemy, and therefore the other singularities were kind to us, but in moderation. In general, as I said, all efforts were not in vain.

"Or until the Suzerain decides to awaken him herself, having prepared accordingly."

- It's a strange system, in short. It would be better if there were fewer such things in the world.

By night, Karneol reaches the nearest settlement - the city of Belort, located in the far south of Renna. Here they could rest and, if necessary, send an urgent letter to Margel, and in the morning take the train.

- Boss, I think we should downplay the fact that we did a good job, - said Beata. - But not directly, of course. We need to come up with something so that those who need to understand, understand, and those who don't need to, don't.
- And do we have money for the letter and the train ticket? - asked Guion, posing a logical question.

Kalina might have them. "Carnelian" saves the day again.