Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

- It's closed. Look, something's glinting in the crack. So, she's either resting or not at home... We could break in through the window, but something tells me that's not the best idea.

"Yeah, we open up, and then, bam, a bloodbath, and they declare us a gang of criminals," thought Guyon gloomily.

Nah, that wouldn't happen in the capital of the Welfern Empire.

Erefir was almost certain that Captain Eyos or the new officer, Varuy, would soon join them behind and also carefully observe the castle, awaiting the results of the detective investigation.

-- Well, it seems that's the case, so we'll give the gift later. Let's all go back to our tasks...

/ I'll write the instructions tomorrow. /

- Oh, something like this? - A crossbow is pulled out from under her skirt, with ominous, shimmering highlights on its polished surface, and even touching it seems dangerous. - Yes, if it works, it might solve our problem.

🔴: Yes, something like that. And you seem well-prepared, as if you've been doing these kinds of raids your whole life. Although, maybe this operation is somewhat similar to that palace you mentioned earlier?

- As always, my character ruined everything... - Ayano sighs, then puts an arm around Sonata. - At least I didn't get bought out, otherwise who knows what would have happened.

🌸: Yeah, it's good that things turned out the way they did, and not any other way.

- And what are they doing, or... are they just suffering? - Nihonka pretended to be saddened by these words, but in reality, her fists, hidden under the tabletop, clenched white.

🌸: Ayano... Like all the other inhabitants of this lair, including the monsters mentioned earlier, they are engaged in sexually torturing the cult's victims.
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- Base, foundation... Sounds good. I hope the duration or conditions of its effect can be calculated so that it will be enough for us. Excellent lead, Edgelord-kun.

🔴: Usually, it doesn't last long, but it's enough for a prolonged battle. Perhaps she knows a more extended version of this spell. We won't know unless we ask.

- Well, we've sorted out these issues as much as possible. Now, regarding our team... - she thought deeply. - ...Bors-san, what can you realistically offer in our situation? Don't get me wrong - I have the highest opinion of your skills; after all, you still pop up behind me every time I go to the store, no matter how carefully I look around. But I have a very strong suspicion that one missed blow or an unexpected trick from our enemies will send you to your grave, and then I will instantly die of grief, and after me, your woman, and half of Margel. This is completely unacceptable. Given the confined space, this is very possible. Besides, I don't feel like you're ready to take a sin upon yourself and fight the enemy to the last, fatal blow. It's not in your nature, and there's no point in trying to overcome this barrier at this stage.

🧸: I... can pick any lock, sneak into anywhere unnoticed, and I'm at least as good a fighter as Sonata's students...

Nah, no way, what are you talking about? Something like that would be completely impossible in the capital of the Welfern Empire.

"And indeed, what kind of nonsense is getting into my head, how could I even think of something like that, it's just absurd."

Erephir was almost certain that Captain Eyos or the new officer, Varuy, would stand behind them and also watch the castle intently, waiting for the results of the detective investigation.

-- Well, I guess that's how it is, so we'll give the gift later. Let's all go back to our own business...

/ I'll write the referral tomorrow. /

A couple happily scurries back to Carneol to read books.
- I can't believe I'm reading something voluntarily...

🔴: Yes, something like that. And you seem well-prepared, as if you've been doing these kinds of raids your whole life. Although, perhaps this operation is somewhat similar to that palace you mentioned earlier?

- Its owner was a pervert, but strangely, not to that extent. Based on this limited information alone, our cult would give him a hundred points advantage.

🌸: Aiyano... Like all the other inhabitants of this lair, including the monsters mentioned earlier, they are engaged in sexually torturing the cult's victims.
🔴: ...
🧸: ...

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🧸: I... can pick any lock, sneak into anywhere unnoticed, and I'm at least as good a fighter as Sonata's students...

- Speaking of them. Sonata-chan, please tell me about your students. I briefly reviewed their files, but that doesn't give a complete picture. What are their skills, what are they passionate about besides you, what are their personalities, what about their stress tolerance and quirks? All of this is very important, so please tell me about each one in as much detail as possible.

"Yes, perhaps only characters with a Faith value above zero could write so many wishes in a note, like Bea and Giy," thought Fury, glancing at what the two of them were tossing into the globe (though not reading it). As for Alaria, she acted much like Erefir herself, judging by the size of her message. Perhaps Garret also joined in? Formally, Kilika and Astellia could have as well, although since they didn't personally know Evgenia, they probably didn't offer to do so.
-- You know, in my mind, I imagined a whole pile of paper with wishes inside the globe, but only now I see that I slightly overestimated our numbers... But the relative weight of each wish is increasing. Let's move on to Bronislava now.

Perhaps Garret didn't feel as warm towards the Patriarch as some of his comrades - however significant their meeting in confession may have been for him, it's hard to call it a pleasant memory. Nevertheless, the Asterian respected the priest's wisdom and benevolence, and also appreciated both his personal guidance and the mercy he showed to the otherworldly Carneolians, as well as his contribution to resolving the conflict with Despair - without his hint about the blessings of the elements, the outcome of this confrontation would have been much more unfortunate for them, and probably for all of Welfern. So, after thinking for a moment, he still wrote a few words of his own and added a note with his message to the others.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Father, may you remain a wise guiding light for those in need, as you are for us.
Garret.

Having bid farewell to the ascetic, Klin heads to his next eight-hour shift. One might think that this conversation inspired the knight, and they would be right, but only partially. Klin was not happy about his own fantastical future, in which he resolutely intended to resurrect Crider from the ashes. He was glad that there were still fellow countrymen in the city who could preserve the legacy of his homeland. With this knowledge, a heavy stone seemed to lift from the former servant's soul. Now, he could fearlessly unravel the last coil of the sad fate that had been assigned to him. On an autumn evening, his feet once again lead the knight to the entrance of the Moon Park. He couldn't explain why the atmosphere of this place so attracted his cursed blue soul. Standing for a moment in deep thought, Klin draws the Blade from its scabbard and gently runs a bony hand along the runic blade. The cold steel resonates with the heartbeat of the fragmented part of his torn soul. "A good place to turn to dust, eh?... It turned out rather silly, buddy," the black knight mutters, or perhaps contemplates. "I wanted to protect the people I cared about, but I was a little late. And you were just a step away from accomplishing the great feat that old Crag bequeathed to you. Do you think you would have held back the Soul of Despair or would you have shattered into pieces, huh?... Or maybe he doesn't even have a soul anymore..." Klin plunges the sword into the ground in front of him, squeezes the hilt of his beloved weapon in a farewell gesture, and weakly lowers his hand. "I don't know much about magic, but if these spells can really break the contemplative rune and the unholy curse, then so be it. I don't know what the big problems are, but from the very bottom, the path leads either into the abyss or towards the light. This is the last karma check. Appear, if you hear me, kind maid. Appear and let's exchange."

Frag, the Hurma event has begun 😇

At some point, I was even afraid that it wouldn't happen this year... awesome 👍

"Everyone has become so well-read..." – Bea glances at Giion. The Knight then looks towards the large tower clock, which once stood... in the central district, but predictably sees only a crater in its place. Of course, without those clocks, it's as if the universe decided to expend less energy on their movement, but with this "advantage," one had to be more careful, because there were still 24 hours in a day, some of which had to be spent sleeping, eating, patrolling, training, and preening feathers. However, judging by the position of the sun, she will make it to the Oghma's Tavern today. She had no money, but one question was too agonizingly interesting...

Sarana as envisioned by Keliandra

And so, Kelian’s eventful life came to an end. And remember: Sarana is everywhere!

- It's too early to speak of stress resistance, as they have had no real combat experience under my command yet, and the place we are heading may prove too much even for an experienced soldier... But I believe in them.

- Miyuki is an honest and straightforward guy; from early childhood, he longed to dedicate his life to the sword, but by a twist of fate, due to family debts, he had to follow the path of the gokudo. Until recently, he was a member of a criminal organization on Shiho Island, engaging in racketeering, fighting rivals, and carrying out other assignments of a similar nature. He was arrested, but then released from trial by Naria, and now he is here. He approaches training very responsibly, and it's clear that despite the circumstances of his new life, he is very happy. He is a very balanced person; when I am not around, I appoint either him or Suyen as my deputy.

- Matthias and Hugon are also hooligans. As members of their local gang, they clashed with youth groups from other districts, beat up newcomers—those who were not originally from Margel—and played all sorts of pranks. Until recently, they earned their living primarily through scams. For example, they offered to arrange one-time contracts with employers bypassing the adventurers' guild, and upon successful completion of the work, they pocketed the entire reward amount. They were sent to me for rehabilitation. For his age, Matthias is poor at literacy, but he has a silver tongue and thinks quickly. Hugon is somewhat unsociable and, except for his longtime friend Matthias, prefers to train and work alone.

- Tenok is a hereditary farmer who has certain complexes in this regard. He wanted to learn the art of war specifically to overcome them. It's a slightly sad situation because it's obvious he loves nature and knows his family's business well, yet agriculture is more important and noble than any other sphere of human activity. Civilization can survive without warriors and kings, but not without people like him. I hope that he will understand this one day... Well, even if he doesn't, he will surely make a good swordsman—he is a responsible, hardworking guy who knows how to work in a team.

- Suyen joined the city guard last year, however, after an incident with the port guard captain, Victor Loss, he decided to resign and soon, at Naria's suggestion, found himself among my students. He may seem cold and indifferent at first glance, but in reality, that is not the case. A very strong sense of justice and a desire to help others live within him, yet he lacks the naivety typical of people with such a character. Of all the boys, he is the oldest, and some treat him like an older brother.

- Yun is one of those who likes to be alone. Under the guidance of strict parents, he went to medical school, but his true passion is painting. He considers me his muse, ha-ha... It would be unsightly to deny that he ended up in this squad because of me. He says that one day he was passing by Naria's villa and saw me, and since then he tried to find out who I am, after which Naria offered him this way to get to know me better. - Sonata sighed. - I hope he will have no reason to regret his decision. Otherwise, he is a quiet and somewhat grumpy person.

- Anpan possesses a quick wit and is a charming conversationalist capable of supporting any topic. I have never once seen him conflict with anyone. And he says that he left his homeland in search of the meaning of life and that he seemingly found it in me. Initially, he planned to get a job as a villa worker, but Naria ordered otherwise.

- Kanchan is a very kind and very fragile boy, one of those who would feel sorry even to kill an insect. He came to study with me to harden his character, and steady progress is being observed in this.

- Amirega is an inhabitant of the swamps for whom civilization is almost unknown. Sleep when you want, hunt when you're hungry—that was his way of life until he attacked an imperial patrol, but instead of ending up in a dungeon, he ended up in my squad. By the way, he is obsessed with the curse of ferocity... I suggested he go to church to try and be cleansed of it, but he flatly refuses, saying that with it he "will be more useful to you (meaning me)".

- Heinos... A guy with a difficult fate. He grew up without parents and knew no one who could care for him, so he had to find ways to survive on his own. Like many others, he became my student instead of receiving punishment. In his case, for looting on the imperial border with Nephiria. That is where battles with the undead continue to this day. He has a somewhat caustic personality and there are bad rumors about his attitude toward the opposite sex, but I believe that he too will be able to become a worthy member of society.

- Jilo is a doctor by calling and education; he joined a combat squad in order to apply his skills to those "who truly need them," rather than for "capital lazybones," as he puts it. For a reason unknown to me, it infuriates him that most health problems people come with are caused by the people themselves—through stupidity, poor diet, bad habits, or an incorrect lifestyle. "If you cannot take care of yourselves, then why should doctors spend their time on you when there are those who truly need their help?" he once said.

- Remember I mentioned my second cousin's granddaughter who supposedly conquered our home world? Well, Pion worships her for some reason. And he came to study with me allegedly because I have the same last name and similar physical features. I tried to talk to him about this topic once, and do you know what he answered? That "even a budget Rinze is better than no Rinze at all." Can you imagine?.. That was the most offensive thing I've heard addressed to me in... a very long time. Otherwise, however, he is quite a compliant boy and causes no trouble.

Weakling! He traded Rinze for her grandmother! And he's openly cheating on her.