- Well, let's go, - they head towards the bench near the three Xs.
- Um... Well, have a seat. - They reach the bench. - You're still young, so I don't think you'll need help with this...
New here? I'm Roha — want a quick tour?
- Well, let's go, - they head towards the bench near the three Xs.
— In my home world, few people turned to higher powers. I understand that sounds ironic in the context of Thanarsis, but for the most part, people were self-sufficient. Of course, there weren't problems like those on Anush, where a dozen previously unseen gods could appear out of nowhere. However, all in all, I tend to agree. Some concepts from my home world, although similar to those here, are not applicable here. This includes certain technologies. You probably won't be surprised, but the mineral that forms the basis of these technologies doesn't exist in Anush. In my case, it's especially sad. I happen to possess certain technical knowledge... but it's tied to this raw material and the realities of my world. By the way, I'm extremely surprised that you're from a less advanced place. Based on your inventions, I would have thought otherwise. I myself once had a high-tech sword from my home world, although now it's hopelessly lost. It's a pity; it would be interesting to let you hold it, to let you study its design.
"I thought I was the one who let something slip and accidentally mentioned Rehm, almost directly saying 'Sonata was the Empress,' but here Erefir blurts out something unexpected. Or did I miss something again?" — Hmm, ask? So, you know something about this too? — An inquisitive look was directed at Erefir, — Is it really that complicated?
— Well, I don't have a mirror with me to check, — a weak smile.
- As you can see, Zimbari-san... I'm well-known here, so you understand that behaving properly is the only way for us not to become mortal enemies... So yes, let's do without your help... By the way, how old are you? Maybe you just look a little older than you actually are, thanks to the facial hair?...
- You know, I thought I wouldn't be able to find suitable shoes in your... uh... I mean, in your empire. I mean, what are the chances of finding a structure that's similar in design and comfort at such a distance? But no, it seems the universal law really does work, because I feel like these boots fit almost perfectly. Obviously, they need to be broken in a bit to be sure, but for now, I don't feel any problems. What do you think?
- Wonderful, so my efforts weren't in vain! And the dryad master has golden hands, what can I say. I'm glad, very glad that they fit you... Take all three pairs, by the way, they definitely won't fit me, hahaha. And you can give me your old ones, I'll take good care of them.











- That's true, I'm 17. And it was true the year before last, and last year, and this year. It's my secret alien ability. Don't tell anyone, or they'll take me for experiments. And about the magazines... I probably won't comment. But in general, it's strange. It's considered that you shouldn't ask women about their age, and men about their salary, so you could have just said it. But okay, if it's a special question for you, who am I to pry? Some ghostly phantom thief?
- Hmmm... But maybe it would suit you too, how would you know? You're used to living in your welfare paradigm, but maybe the Nihon one would bring you more happiness? Have you ever thought about it?... Anyway - now, even if the string on one of my geta breaks, I can use the other. It's not as rare as it might seem at first... So my gratitude to you is boundless, Zimbari-san. Or rather... it is, but I can't express it to you here on this public street, but only in a dark, deserted alley. So I suggest we go back there before important matters send me to other locations in the capital.
-- And I'm curious... Wouldn't that be a little unfair? You know, I've always prided myself on bringing something new to this world, using the knowledge I gained from it... It's like learning a sport or a game of chance, and then beating the author who invented it. It sounds very impressive. Although, of course, I can't deny that I owe my modest successes to my own approach to implementing ideas, which is, in general, alien.
-- On the other hand, you did spark my curiosity... Maybe we should discuss your technological achievements sometime in the future, and talk to your tech-savvy colleague. I'll think about it. Most likely, I won't be able to resist. It's too tempting, I'm sorry. )
-- If attempting to touch the external spheres of another person's personal space is a difficulty, then, yes, it probably is. Although you have a good reason, since you are from the same world, and you definitely have common topics. And besides, we were already guessing, and our guesses were confirmed: your empress works for the Overlord. That's true. With all the consequences.
-- There is some. Want some water?
— I wouldn't mind at all. It would actually be quite interesting. I might even pick up some useful knowledge from you, haha! Besides, looking at some of the local devices, I've already had a few ideas. But I don't have enough practical knowledge to try to implement them. So, I'm all for it!
It would be foolish if none of us lived to see that day.
— Haha, thanks, but I'm fine. By the way, another question has come up, but it's more for all the members of the squad. It would be good to keep track of birthdays, just in case. Times are tough, but that doesn't mean we can't allow ourselves small joys, right?
-- Let's do it that way, but in moderation.
-- I believe in you, but don't get too excited, okay?
-- Here... We'll have to recalculate it, taking into account the time jump to another time of year, and that's ignoring the fact that the planets on which the calendar was based are actually different... And time in space also lives according to incomprehensible laws in principle... But you're right, it needs to be done, otherwise I'll be eternally twenty-three. I'm giving the order, you can start. )
Erephir gets up with the intention of leaving the room for an evening workout.
— I'm not sure if it's really possible to do all these calculations. But the number of days in a year seems to be the same as mine. The same goes for the months. Maybe it's not the most accurate approach, but the easiest thing to do is probably not to worry about it and just choose the same month, in terms of order, as in my original world. The same goes for the day. Or, I could just specify the summoning day, which wouldn't be too far from the truth.
— I almost forgot," the Tanarrian slapped herself on the forehead, "tomorrow I was also planning to spend the day volunteering. Is there a problem with that? And what about the hunter? What did you decide? Who goes and when?
-- No, a six-month grace period doesn't suit me. I'm saying that at a minimum, we need to consider the fact that I didn't die on the same day or in the same month in my original world as I appeared here. We can study the rest and see if it needs to be taken into account. It probably doesn't, but just in case. The same applies to the day of the summoning; this approach will make me a couple of months younger, although from a romantic point of view, it looks good...
-- No, just relax. Or rather, work. To reiterate, it would be good if you went to the hunter without me. The flexibility of our squad as a whole depends on your ability to independently carry out such small tasks without an intermediary, and I have my own work to do. Well, "work." Partly, yes, I need to discuss various things with the master, and partly, I simply can't visit some places that I wanted to.
— Agreed. The sooner I go, the better, right?