Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

-- In my view, slight hardships are not yet asceticism, and they are well worth the new experiences. Why sleep in the same soft bed day after day, if the chains of that bed will not let you fly far and do what is interesting? Will there be any benefit in that? But, of course, money helps, certainly, but skills are more important. There are many situations in which no amount of money can buy freedom; at any moment, people risk their coins becoming no more valuable than the material from which they were minted, but as for skills... one can always feed oneself with them. In an urban area -- through work for one's neighbor, in the wild -- through the ability to obtain what is needed from nature.

-- And how about you personally, do you have a craft that feeds you?

-- Both for one? And in such a large city? But yes, coincidences happen, and you should see it more clearly, -- the girl shrugs her shoulders. -- I don't know how to resolve this paradox, if there is one, but real men are surely capable of sorting out feelings without my conjectures. And love can be platonic (some other broad-shouldered philosopher fitting the term could have been named here), which is also a wonderful kind, and doesn't even require friendly duels in the worst case, but I repeat, I don't know.

"I've been quite absent-minded lately."
— To be honest, I wouldn't have even thought to interpret your action that way, — the girl smiled encouragingly, — although it's simply pleasant for me to see someone enjoying the fruits of my labor, he-he.
"Alright, one small piece is fine. I haven't eaten anything sweet during the week. It's evening and I haven't sat down for dinner yet. I can allow myself once."

- Hi, hi, - Ayano smiles perfectly. - I... I'm here on an important matter today, so I'll do without long introductions, as much as I might want them. D-day is approaching; that very day when we will return consciousness to Azarina-chan. I assume you're aware of what that means. We will wipe this god-forsaken cult from the body of Anuzish. We are — myself, Sonata-chan, her kids, Edgelord-kun, maybe one or two more people... and Bors-san. Believe me, I don't want to drag him into these affairs, but he swore to me not to get into trouble, and frankly, we need all the help we can get. However, I will understand if you don't want to let him go with us, - then we will leave him in Margel. Don't think that I am shifting the responsibility for this decision onto your shoulders — it is a collective decision. But if you are against it, he will stay weeding the garden beds, and no objections of his will help the cause. If it were up to me, I wouldn't take anyone with me at all, because any unpleasant thought on this matter would break my heart, and anyone else's. But nevertheless...

- I am primarily a historian and writer, so let me point out that it is still a good thing that coins will be at least as valuable as the material they are made of; otherwise, imagine, in Mindin, they once proposed making paper money, but the Church of Arselia forbade it. They also wanted the value of this money to be determined by the bank that issued it. So, things can always be worse than they are, although in the case of my homeland, the bottom seems not so unattainable.

- You know, - the nobleman decided to comment, - according to the statistics I have collected, 80% of men fall in love with 20% of women, and vice versa, and the more positive qualities a person has, the more admirers they have, so if this person in question is as wonderful as your friends describe, then there is nothing surprising in such a turn of fate.
- Uh, yes, you are probably right. And platonic love is, of course, for those who like it. If I liked a woman, I would definitely not want to be just a friend to her, no matter how beloved. But that's me, maybe other people can look at it differently...

- Ayano, if I wanted to protect Gaheris from trouble, I would chain him up in the basement and feed him with a spoon.

The servant first eats the top part, and then everything else that Alaria couldn't reach. Despite his modest physique, he had a good appetite, as well as a large stomach.
- Yes, not bad. And why do you work at Carneol? Why don't you open your own pastry shop or something? - After thinking for a moment, he continues. - To be honest, I didn't feel "happy," but I think that's generally impossible, so, okay, let's consider the task successfully completed. - He gives Alaria 625 resources.

"They did the right thing by banning it," Erephir nodded, remembering the hyperinflation of paper money in Ilianar. "If taxes are a relatively honest way for the state to enrich itself, at least it's transparent and within certain rules, then such a substitution is pure robbery of the subjects. The temptation to increase the issuance of paper money is too great, and they will hardly resist it... Such a currency can really only be used to keep warm in winter."

"So, you're both a historian and a writer? They seem like related professions, but you can still be called a versatile person. And you can also handle weapons, right? Traveling alone, you probably have no other choice."

"Ah. The world is an eternal, never-ending war of people defending their interests against each other. But it's good that infatuation is not quite love, and all these 60% who lost the competition can still hope for happiness.

Here. That's what I'll tell you, Ogma: happiness takes different forms and can be caused by different things. Let your friends experience it, since you had doubts about my previous wish.)"

"Are they not feeding him at all? Although, it's flattering, of course. Very flattering."
— Thank you. It's always nice to hear praise, ha-ha. And the confectionery... well, I was considering it before joining the "Carnelian" ranks. But I decided not to risk starting a business, and then everything just fell into place, — she smiles ironically, — in the end, I took even bigger risks, hunting for the dragon. Such a twist of fate, heh. But I don't regret it at all; I'm not just known for my culinary talents! And I can always return to the idea of a confectionery later, when things calm down a bit. It's hard to predict how fate will unfold. Your wishes have been taken into account, so to speak, — she smiles wider, — I'm glad you liked it.

- ...I'm worried. Unlike me, or more or less the rest, you have something to lose, and this will be a very difficult task. If something happens to you, it will be a loss not just for our company, but for the entire civilization. And besides, you have a job here that requires your constant presence. Although, of course, having your power on our side would be very useful.

- Well, let's see what happens when Her Highness returns, especially since His Majesty has disappeared without a trace. Perhaps many things will change. Or perhaps not.

- I have a pistol for self-defense, and besides, like most nobles of Zimia, I am trained in melee combat, in my case, with a saber.

- This is my latest work. Allow me to present it to you in honor of our acquaintance.

- Well, let's see what happens when Her Highness returns, since His Majesty has disappeared without a trace, a lot may change. Or maybe nothing will change.

After a week in the coven, passions run high.

-- This is a topic very close to my heart, especially considering that it isn't covered as thoroughly in other sources... I am very grateful to you, but I really have nothing to offer in return...