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- Thanks, guys. Maybe I'll have an extra reason to stay in the empire.
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The next morning, the two of them are at home drawing those damn flags. Hopefully, I'll finish them when I get home from work; too many ideas have popped up.
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— Good morning, — the former inquisitor greeted Marey first, while trying to assess how tired she looked, — I apologize that I couldn't yesterday, but I think you've already heard about what happened.
Alaria could have added "I hope today will be without something similar," but then she decided that it would sound either too depressing or like an inappropriate joke.
- Hmm? What happened... I just know that soldiers were searching everywhere. Do you know anything?
— I wish I knew, — the Tanarian sighed, shaking her head, — they dragged me away, but didn't explain the reason. I still don't understand what it was. But never mind. Probably just drills. How about you? Is everything calm and unchanged?
- You know, Erefir, if I had just let things take their course, neither my father would have disappeared, nor would Crider be destroyed, nor would Naera have suffered. But, ultimately, none of that really matters, because the near future is even bleaker than the present. Tell me, do you like your new life on Anuzish?
-- But if this is a reproach to me, then it is absolutely justified. Of course, a reproach to me... -- an awkward smile. -- My actions in this humble position have never been optimal, not even once. Unfortunately, I lack your insight. Having combat experience, I often expect treachery from enemies, but that is my only advantage, and it doesn't always work well. On the other hand, I'm too used to doing everything myself. I manage my allies poorly, I don't anticipate their feelings and actions, and worst of all, I don't know who my allies are and who I can trust. Maybe there was nothing wrong with the Mindjins' proposal? I pretended that I didn't reject it, but in that situation, it was actually my arguments that played a key role, and who knows what would have happened otherwise.
-- Maybe I should have talked to my fellow servants at the villa, at least out of gratitude to them, and ultimately seen the gaps in the defense? After all, Carneol has always had a privileged position; they could have used it, with your permission, to improve our surroundings and increase confidence in the future... instead of spending three months pursuing individualistic goals.
-- And, of course, I still think that my conversation with His Majesty should have ended with a warning: of course, our Emperor is steadfast and resolute, and knows much more than I do, but still... it is sometimes worth reminding such great people, who care about those around them with all their heart and will, that they are also dear to someone. Just a gentle reminder, without violating etiquette and subordination to the Monarch. And I didn't do that, even though I should have, for your sake.
-- Thus, although I don't usually engage in self-analysis, since you have raised these questions, it is clear that I have not lived up to your expectations, and all of them essentially relate to me. I would like to apologize to you, and I do, but... objectively, I don't know if I will be able to correct my shortcomings in the perhaps small remaining part of my life, and somehow compensate for what I have done wrong. I have always acted as if I was simply completing assignments. That is not enough for a knight without fear and reproach.
-- And yet, answering your question, I like my current life, and I thank you for giving it to me. If it continues...
"Because what if I have disappointed my Suzerain so much that it will no longer continue? ) Oh, I can't know for sure."
-- If it continues, then I will face whatever future awaits us in this world with the same determination as I have faced everything before.
"I have nothing to complain about, because the worst is already behind me, and in this world, almost everything has been positive... But Suzerain? My Suzerain's biography is completely different; I don't know what words to use to support her. Only with what I said, with my gratitude and willingness to continue following her."
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10! Glory to the almighty Revan and Grandma Rinza!

- Is Hein skipping again?.. - Seeing that one of her students was missing from the group, Sonata sighed. - That mischievous fellow... I'll have to find a way to punish him.
- So, Instructor, could that be why he's skipping?
Suyen's suggestion made her smile, and the others laughed.
- If that's really the case, it complicates things, because if the punishment is something desirable, it loses all meaning... Alright, let's start with a morning warm-up and a review of the basic techniques.
Having received the assignment, the boys energetically began to carry it out.
- Hey, Tenok.
- What is it, Jilo?
- Have you heard about Rinze?
- Hmm... Is she some kind of otherworldly goddess or something?
- Yeah. And do you know her last name?
- Nope.
- Reim. Her full name is Rinze Reim.
- And what does that mean? Is she somehow connected to the Instructor?
- Pion says she's her cousin.
- Rinze is Sonata's ancestor?
- No, the other way around.
- That's nonsense. Look at her, how could she be anyone's grandmother?
- Well, if Rinze is from another world, then maybe the Instructor is too. And look at this pocket portrait, Pion gave it to me too.

- Yeah, there's something there, she looks a little bit like her. Only...
- What?
- Not as, uh, plump. You know what I mean.
- Ha-ha. I guess so.
- So... What does this mean? Do you think she's an outsider?
- It's quite possible, but that's not the most important thing. I think she might be somehow connected to the place we're being sent to clean up.
- Well, that's not really our business, right? The main thing is to do what we're asked to do and not die.
- You're partially right, partially not. Any information can be useful, and since we're being sent to risk our lives, we deserve to know it, don't you think?
- Well, maybe.
As requested by a Heroes fan from a neighboring thread
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
Famous last words.