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Beata follows Kilika and gently knocks on her door. - Kilika? Are you there? We baked some meat and cabbage pies, would you like some?
- Oh... I'll be right there. - Kilika joins the others. - Sorry, I was a bit lost in thought. I suddenly became curious about what kind of person founded the school of martial arts that I practice. Mmm, it smells delicious.
- Why bother looking? We agreed on what to do... - After listening to this interaction, she rubbed her elbow, looking embarrassed. - Okay, let's not make things worse. It's one thing when I complain about important matters and realistically assess my abilities, and another when superhumans start changing their minds. Everything will be fine. If not us, then who else is capable of fixing this? Perhaps only an abyssal vortex that will drag this entire area into itself at once. The only thing I ask you both to remember is that you shouldn't die or get injured in attempts to do what needs to be done at any cost. Every person is also a microcosm in its own way, which means that the loss of anyone close to them is equivalent to the same loss "for the whole world." Well, on this optimistic note, I suggest we go to Bors-san. Let's have a high-quality brainstorming session now, so that we don't have regrets later and don't have to make difficult decisions on the fly at a critical moment.
Fyr, in turn, surveys those gathered to see if Astellia is present, and if she is not, he proceeds... Is there a portion of pies for her? 🤨Author
- We and the boss made a great globe!
-- I'm your boss in everyday life, but when it comes to tools, who am I? That's right, "master." Oh, I didn't teach you well enough; I'll have to reinforce it. But you learn quickly, and you're a great help.
-- Now, pass the pies... I won't praise them in advance; I need to take a bite.Author
- Huh?.. I'll be right back. - Kilika comes to the others. - Excuse me, I got a little lost in thought. I suddenly became curious about what kind of person founded the school of martial arts that I practice. Hmm, it smells delicious.
-- What did they tell you about him or her in Yansi? Indeed, it's interesting. My first thought is that someone from the Shen dynasty invented this technique, but maybe there's a story like that of the Baldr rascals?
- Astellia! How are you? There are pies for you too! You need to regain your strength! - By the way, where is Klin? He's on a diet, of course, but he always takes food home, for his... wife? We need to set some aside for him.
"Let's bet on what the Blade's true nature is. Is he a vampire or a homunculus after all? Or, unexpectedly for everyone... a hamster? Does he carry food home, and there, hidden from prying eyes, confident that no one will bother him at this delicate moment, does he quietly nibble away? But no, that would be interesting, but I'm still betting on a vampire."
-- The Blade passed by while we were working in the forge. It's hardest for him at this moment, you can understand... But I still have something to tell you over a cup of tea. To summarize. I want to tell you that you, all of you gathered here, are true heroes, and no one and nothing can take that away from you. Most villains have no concept of honor or conscience. They will never give you a break. They will never play by the rules. Even if there is no benefit to them in such behavior, they will try to harm not only their enemies, but anyone else as much as possible.
-- Therefore, don't you dare take even a tiny bit of responsibility for their villainy, it's absurd. If you expected a different, better outcome for us... Well, that's life, you could say that in some ideal conditions, things would be better. But it could have been the opposite, many times worse. A hero is not someone who, with a wave of his hand, turns the world into an ideal place where pink pegasi run along the rainbow, rivers of milk flow, and pies grow right on the trees, people never fight, and everyone sings songs about love. No, that will never happen. There will always be a share of harsh realism, and a very significant share.
-- A hero is someone who... is not afraid to get his hands dirty for the sake of his ideals, and first of all, with his own blood. Someone who is ready to save at least someone, even if he cannot save everyone. This concept should be well known to you.
-- Well, how long are we going to stand around? -- Erefir said after a pause. -- Let's get started.
—Ah, I wish I could help you with this announcement, but I can't... —The knight mumbled guiltily, also getting up. —But maybe another time, we'll get together again, if the goddess allows, and we'll talk about many such mysterious things. I live at 57-2, feel free to drop by if you need anything. —He extends his hand to Zemele. —Yes, the time for sitting and thinking about one's own things is over. I don't know how fate will arrange things and whether I will find another way, but as long as we support each other, our native Kridear will not disappear from history!
—Golden words! —Creon shakes Klin's hand in response. —Time, they say, is the best medicine... We should return home one of these days, maybe even try to build a new settlement, despite the cruel fate...
- Just remember that all of this applies to you too, Aiyano... - Lord said, and Sonata nodded in agreement.
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The trio arrives at "Phantom" - now not a store, but just a residential house.
- Ah, Miss Aiyano, Sonata, Lord... I was waiting for you. - Without hesitation, Gaheris Bors leads the trio into the dining room, where a freshly prepared, fragrant, and visually appealing dish of fried round-grain rice with vegetables and seafood awaits them. Judging by the smell, it contains alcohol.
Sonata decided not to upset the old man and refrained from saying that she had just eaten.
Fyr, in turn, looks around at those gathered to see if Astellia is present, and if she is not, he brings... Is there a portion of pies for her? 🤨
Of course, there is. You always forget about her.Author
- And where is Klyn, by the way? He's on a diet, of course, but he always takes food home, for his... wife? I need to set some aside for him.
"He's thinking about something of his own. I'm not sure he even cares about the pies right now. I'll have to ask how he's doing when I get a chance." — Don't worry, Beat, we took that into account and prepared plenty of pies.
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- Klyn passed by while we were working in the forge. It's hardest for him at the moment, you can understand... But I still have something to say to you over a cup of tea. To summarize. I want to tell you that you, all of you gathered here, are true heroes, and no one and nothing can take that away from you. Most villains have no honor or conscience. They will never give you a break. They will never play by the rules. Even if it doesn't benefit them, they will try to harm not only their enemies, but anyone else as well.
- Therefore, do not take even a tiny bit of responsibility for their villainy, it's absurd. If you expected a different, better outcome for us... Well, that's life, you could say that in some ideal conditions it would be better. But it could have been the opposite, much, much worse. A hero is not someone who, with a wave of his hand, turns the world into an ideal place where pink pegasi run along the rainbow, rivers of milk flow, and pies grow right on the trees, people never fight, and everyone sings songs about love. No, that will never happen. There will always be a share of harsh realism, and a very significant share.
- A hero is someone who... is not afraid to get his hands dirty for the sake of his ideals, and above all, with his own blood. Someone who is ready to save at least someone, even if he cannot save everyone. This concept should be well known to you.
"A hero is someone who is not afraid to get his hands dirty for the sake of his ideals? I'm sure our Arcelian enemy would agree with that definition. I understand that sometimes there are difficult choices where there is no right answer, but I would still like to set the bar higher for myself." Despite the mental remark, Alaria couldn't say that she disagreed with the general sentiments. You can never save everyone, no matter how hard you try. She knew this from her own experience. She was even thinking of adding something about the importance of their recent victory. Because if Despair had won, then... who would have stopped him? By that time, Bruno would have done his dirty deed, and a new group of heroes would have had to seek the favor of the elements on their own, without the guidance of His Eminence. Even in the event of success, it would certainly have taken a lot of time. It would have cost many innocent lives. It was a little strange to realize that perhaps the most heroic act in her life, the former inquisitor had committed here, in a foreign world.
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- Well, how long are we going to drool? - Erefir said after a pause. - Let's get started.
— And that's right. Enjoy your meal, I hope the fruits of my and Guion's labor will please you!
- Bors-san, konnichiwa, - Ayano greets with a perfectly practiced smile. - Mmm, delicious, and I haven't eaten anything yet today! "Although maybe I shouldn't do that for a few more weeks..."
Ple-Sen
Happy Life
