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So, Erathia, are we going to cover it? Or is it off-screen?

I remember you.

Don't forget about the cake that restores action points, although I was thinking of bringing your piece in the evening, after the Carnelian event, if Klin doesn't show up.

So, Erathia, are we ready to go? Or is it happening off-screen?

Erathia is ready when Alaria is ready. She's doing what needs to be done.

A horde of undead, what good is a cake to them... Unless you feed it to Sanex.

"Hmm... Now Carnelian is literally a circus. It's a pity it's not with horses, ah, Eclipse..." - thought Beata, having finished with the last act and watching the rehearsal from the audience. It turned out well. Even excellent. Even better than the circus where she spent her childhood. A real magician instead of the stray tricksters who were constantly changing, a huge, spectacular serpent instead of dogs and parrots, the coolest fire performer - and this is only part of the advantages. Of course, it could have been made even better and more interesting, but for a one-day performance, the result was amazing. She could rightfully be proud of herself.

The smell of food wafted from the headquarters. On stage, the Beautiful Queen was closing the show.

- Bravo! Bravo! - Beata clapped when the sorceress released her last illusion, and the musicians finished playing. - Well done! Everyone did well! I'm proud of us! It's late, and I made you work hard, so I invite you to have some refreshments! - she nodded towards the table and rushed off to help set it up.

Thanks to the help of her commander, Alaria quickly manages to handle covering almost a double Carnelian table.
"She runs fast, of course, especially after the Kumarian hourglass. Almost like Elrina with her temporal enhancer, heh. I'm lucky to have noble-blooded friends, if you think about it," – the sight of the superhumanly fast knight reminded the inquisitor of her home world, – "even though they are practically complete opposites in terms of character."

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A stake to the undead, what's a cake to him... Unless you feed it to Sanex.

Or hold him until tomorrow, hoping that his humanity will be restored then. But yes, the target is Sanex. I think the Hero himself will be happy about it.

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a huge, impressive serpent instead of dogs and parrots

This is how the supporters of Thyr described the period of his rule.

—Resting his chin on his hand, the famished knight looks with inspiration – perhaps at the ice cream, perhaps at Sanex, or maybe through them at something else.

- Mm, delicious.

—Well, at least you have good food in the capital. Hmm, what are your favorite dishes, by the way? I wouldn't want to bring you something you don't eat or are allergic to; it would be better to bring something you do like.

Perhaps, the unusual flow of time was a consequence of the magical hourglass of Erefir? According to known information, time magic is a complex, poorly understood concept, and is practically inaccessible to ordinary mortals. It wouldn't be too surprising if such a powerful artifact had a similar side effect. However, anomalies are anomalies, and Alaria's diary contains another entry.

"Potential Techniques
This section will be devoted to my reflections on the directions in which I could develop my abilities. Given the potential flexibility of the fire element, I believe that the main focus will be on skills related to it. However, I will not limit myself, so that I do not have to hastily add notes and explanations later. For now, I will not include attempts to imitate already existing techniques, such as my own. This is a place for me to express my creativity, even if many of my assumptions are likely false, either completely or partially.

Mental Cipher
A technique that I once tried to develop and even mentioned in a conversation with Erefir, although the commander did not show much interest in it. It's strange, considering her nature. Surely something like that would appeal to her. As often happens with me, the idea for the technique was based on a bold assumption, namely that... mind mages need to know the language spoken by the victims of their spells in order to gain any benefit from reading their thoughts. The solution? Learn a dead language and retrain myself to think in it. Easier said than done, and it still won't protect against mages familiar with the chosen dialect. I never had the opportunity to test the validity of my assumptions and bring this technique to fruition. Life events unfolded in such a way that it became irrelevant. However, I heard that Kilika is slowly mastering mind magic, although she is clearly more interested in martial arts. Perhaps, when she reaches a sufficient level of skill in this area, it will be worth asking her about it? Then I will know for sure whether my guess is correct and whether such a technique is viable.

Merging
The method of the Baldr school, at least in my understanding, involves unity with the natural elements. Harmony with them. Becoming a conduit for these energies. So I thought, what if I took this concept further? Learn to temporarily dissolve into the chosen element for faster movement across the battlefield. With my scouting skills, this would be especially useful, as the enemy would not know where to expect the attack. Theoretically, it would allow me to appear behind an abstract opponent and resolve an abstract duel with a graceful strike that would be extremely difficult to dodge. It sounds very useful, but I'm not sure if it's feasible in practice. However, even if it is feasible, there are other concerns. For example, that by reaching such a level of unity, I might lose myself, dissolving into the fire element. I would become an integral part of it forever. Theoretically, even if this is the case, a strong will and strong emotions, a strong ego, could prevent this, but the risk still remains. Assuming that everything is really so, of course, and not otherwise. First, I would like to consult with someone who understands the issue better than I do.
Of course, someone might object to my concerns by mentioning singularities, elementals. But there is a small nuance here, which is that... I am a person, not a singularity. But this, in fact, makes me think about something. Given the existence of the cycle of souls and the fact that, presumably, singularities appeared after the emergence of humanity, what if they themselves were once people, in the process of the cycle of reincarnation, reaching enlightenment and their current status? I have no evidence to support this proposal, but it would explain why, according to legends, singularities came into this world already formed, as mature personalities. And this coincides with certain philosophical concepts that I have read about. It says that the reincarnation of the soul has a final goal, which is to achieve the aforementioned enlightenment. Only by living several lives, each new one different from the previous one, can you get closer to understanding the essence of things. Because no matter how smart and wise you are, if you are born into a poor family, you can only understand the hardships of childhood of a royal person on an intellectual level. But, for a deeper understanding, you need to experience it yourself. In general, this is a way of thinking that I agree with, although I will not judge the truth of the concept itself. The above is nothing more than a baseless assumption. If you like, a hypothesis. Besides, it has nothing to do with the discussion of the technique in question. I got a little distracted and wrote a whole paragraph. That happens to me too. 😅

Trail
During my practice, and especially when I was preparing for tomorrow's performance, I could not help but notice that the flame seemed to jump off the blade of my sword, real or mock. Like a tail or a whip, it trailed behind and seemed to lengthen the blade. Can I give it a more tangible form? Make it so that this trail increases the range of my attacks, allowing me to burn opponents that my weapon cannot reach? It would be useful and can even be tested in practice, as long as I have suitable dummies for this. Not the most "interesting" ability, but the benefits of range in combat should not be underestimated. As an experienced warrior, I perfectly understand what advantage this can give. However, unlike a long weapon, this technique does not make you more vulnerable at close range, assuming that someone can even get close. Definitely something that will make sense to include in my practice. It looks feasible, at least on paper.

Phoenix
I know for sure about the healing abilities of flame. Keeping this in mind, why not think about their logical development? If my assumptions about merging with the elements are correct, wouldn't it make sense to try to go a little further? For example, if you have your arm cut off, turn it into fiery energy to restore the lost limb. Or even bring your body, which seems to be on its last breath, back to life. This concept, like the very idea of the life-giving power of fire, cannot fail to fascinate me. However, even if this is possible, I perfectly understand that mastering such a skill will be extremely difficult.

Flaming Blood
Since I can produce fire from parts of my body, what's wrong with my blood? I've thought about this before, but the idea that an opponent who seems to have defeated me and splashed himself with my blood will be engulfed in flames of vengeance in the blink of an eye sounds very useful. Of course, it's even better not to get hit by anyone, but few warriors are capable of that. Perhaps one of the main problems here is that the hypothetical opponent will not necessarily splash himself with my blood. But his weapon will still be covered with it, right? In this case, this technique would allow me to heat up his weapon in an attempt to level the playing field. Perhaps not the most useful of the techniques I am considering, but still worthy of attention."

A sudden thought: Gillon might have a higher XXX counter than Beati, considering how much it was boosted during his time in slavery. However, the quality was significantly lower.

Gathering the boys and other willing participants in a suitable location – a place that is spacious enough and free from prying eyes, ears, and bodies – and making sure everyone is present, Aiyano announces:
- Well, my eagles. It has been said – and I am explaining this specifically for Sonata – that during your tireless training, you spent some time studying historical accounts of the lives of the emperors of Welfern. This is certainly commendable, as the history of a nation is like the foundation for future generations. You cannot win every situation solely with muscle; sometimes, brains are also needed. However, something was still left out here. Never forget that you owe your unprecedented good fortune and the opportunity to learn from your unique mentor to our universal benefactor – Her Highness, the Chimera Denke Naria es Diesra Arual – the eldest of the imperial family's daughters, who will one day inherit the throne. It was she who gave you the opportunity to spend your days not serving punishments or engaging in routine tasks, but to dedicate your lives to something truly important, honorable, and interesting. And a worthy culmination of the study of the dynasty is understanding who our princess actually is.

Taking out her Temple notebook, she opens it to a page marked with a sticky bookmark.
- Now, I will introduce you to a small study. You may be well-read, but this information will be useful to you. At least in the next hour. You will not find this unique material in the capital's library or in the archives of the special services, – she surveys the class with a stern look to emphasize the seriousness of her words. – Although... perhaps somewhere there are still printed copies? A limited edition was released, only for respected people. Well, never mind, that's another question that is not relevant to the matter... De wa, de wa.

While reading the interview, "daughter" hardly looks at the notebook because she remembers the words almost by heart.

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- With this, we conclude our excursion into the life of a great person. In conclusion, I would like to hear your thoughts on what you have heard, in the format of "something that particularly caught your attention" – "overall impression." As you know, an idea expressed in your own words promotes understanding of the material – but not to the point of reducing it to a few words, but to use them as a starting point for its expanded comprehension. In particular, I would like to hear slightly more detailed answers from Hugon-, Tenok-, Kanchan-, Amirega-, Heinos-, and Pion-kun.

- Let's take things in order," Sonata suggested, looking around the "class." "Miyuki." - "Yes, instructor!" The young man stepped forward slightly and bowed first to the stocking-clad girl, and then to her red-and-white-clad companion. "I can only say that I am glad that the future ruler of the empire is a woman of such great caliber. I am sure that under her leadership, Welfern will experience a new golden age, similar to the time of Silion, about whom I have heard so much. However!" He places a hand on his heart. "My sword, my body, and my soul belong only to you, instructor!" - "I am very pleased to hear that, but it is important to remember that you are all subjects of the empire, and I am only your teacher." - "Allow me to disagree!" This time, he knelt on one knee. "Although I am an insignificant person, I still believe that each of us is endowed with free will and the right to choose, and I have chosen you, the incomparable Sonata Realm, as the ruler of Hiragi Miyuki!" - "Okay, I understand. " Deciding not to crush the student's sincere feelings, she did not continue on this topic. "But can I ask you not to voice these thoughts in the presence of other people? I would not want one of my students to get into trouble because of me." - "As you wish, ruler!" - "Oh my god, how desperately he wants to get under her skirt," Heinos whispered to Aiyano. "I'm not even sure if it deserves mockery or admiration." - "Okay, Matthias, you're next." - "To be honest, until recently, I was convinced that women were only good at raising children, caring for the sick, and sexualizing themselves, and that men were much better at everything else, even cooking. However, after meeting the instructor, my opinion has changed a bit, so I am ready to give our princess a chance. Well... it's clear that she's not lazy and likes to work, she gets up very early and tries to understand how her subjects live, so maybe these are good signs?" He shrugs. "We'll see. I'll add that I agree with Miyuki and I'm here primarily because of you, not because of some kind of patriotism or something." - "What, would you even die for her?" Heinos asked, then looked at Sonata. "That is, I mean, would you heroically give your only life for the interests of our glorious instructor?" - "Not impossible." He shrugs again. "Words mean little in this regard." - "And what am I going to do with you..." Sighing, Sonata turns her gaze to the next student. "Tenok, what do you think about what you heard?" - "There's really nothing to think about. In monarchs and politicians, I am only interested in their views on certain issues, and what they are like in their personal lives is irrelevant to me. What's the point of a beautiful and educated image if there will be no reforms in the country?" - "You're wrong, Tenok," the instructor disagreed. "What a person is like in their personal life determines whether they are capable of fulfilling their duties and acting with integrity, or not." - "For example," Matthias raised his hand, "if a person cheats on their wife or husband, then they are likely to betray the interests of the country for their own sake." - "Something like that. Besides, reforms are not always good. Legislative and state structure is a complex structure that is closely linked to many other components of civilization: culture, economy, and so on, so any changes should be made taking into account all these numerous factors." - "Okay, I understand..." - "I understand too," Heinos raised his hand this time. "We just need to reform the marriage system. If one man can marry as many women as he wants, then he will have no reason to cheat!" - "An interesting thought, Hein, but it would be better if you told me what you think about Princess Naria." - "I think you have a worthy competitor! Or she has you. You know that joke? Like, which came first, the chicken or the egg? It's the same here. She's a little less attractive than you, but her appearance still makes you feel warm... well, in your soul. In general, it seems to me that she lacks a man in her life, and it so happened that I am ready to take on this role." He adds in a whisper to Aiyano again. "I wonder what it's like inside the royal person." - "Hein..." Sonata sighed again. "Watch your tongue, or you might lose it someday, and I wouldn't want my student to suffer such an unfortunate fate." - "He's more likely to have something else cut off," Jilo joked. "Can I answer next?" - "Yes, please." - "First of all, it's nice to see that the future empress cares about her health and leads a healthy lifestyle. If someone doesn't know, then starting your day after six in the morning, you are destroying yourself. An ordinary worker can afford this, because he will then run to complain to the doctor about how he could have prevented it with the right sleep and diet, but a person who depends on the fate of millions must always be at the peak of his physical, mental, and emotional capabilities. Secondly, as Matthias has already noted, it is pleasing that Her Highness spends time studying the lives of her subjects - this is a very important trait for any politician, not only the future monarch. Thirdly, it sounds as if she means Arcelia among the idols, which I find somewhat provocative. I would like to see fewer such statements from the first person of the country, because her words affect the internal and external political situation." - "Okay," Sonata nodded affirmatively. "Suyen, it's your turn." - "I don't have much to add. I will only say that it is amazing how many "Sonatists" we have in our squad, for lack of a better word. Listening to the guys, you might think that the first princess of Margel and Welfern is you, instructor, and not Her Highness Princess Naria. But be that as it may, I would like her to find a husband and give birth to an heir as soon as possible. Hereditary perturbations have a negative impact on the stability of the country and the quality of life of its inhabitants." - "Yun?" - "I have nothing to say, but I would like to paint the princess with my own brush someday. Of course, she can't compare to you, but she is still a worthy subject for an interesting work." - "Anpan?" - "The princess gives me the impression of a person indifferent to the fate of others, so I would prefer that you, and not her, be our future empress." - "That's what I'm talking about," Suyen interjects. "Guys, this won't work." - "I agree," Pion opened his mouth for the first time during this discussion. "Instead of Sonata Realm, this country needs Rinze Realm. Sorry, instructor, but except for the size of her breasts and hips, you are inferior to her in everything, so you understand..." - "What did you say?" Amirega suddenly grabbed his sword. "Apologize!" - "For what? I just spoke the truth." - "Silence!" Sonata exclaimed, and everyone fell silent. "Let's move on, Hugon." - "It seems that Princess Naria is showing too much interest in foreigners," he glanced at Aiyano, "which I find extremely problematic for the future of our country. I hope that by the time of her coronation, her views will change in the opposite direction." - "Kanchan." - "I also like the dahlia... and I would like to hear how the princess plays musical instruments... I wish her good mood and good health!" - "I understand. Well, Aiyano, do you have any questions for the guys?"

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- Anpan?
- The Princess gives me the impression of someone indifferent to the fate of others, so I would prefer that you, and not her, become our future Empress.

And that's before he even knows about Credeaar, although that wasn't Naria's decision.

I hope that by the time of her coronation

Spoilers, something will happen tomorrow after all...

/ I'll be a bit slow these couple of days, sorry. /

With the help of her commander, Alaria quickly manages to handle setting up almost a double-sized Carneol table.
"She's quite nimble, especially after the Kumarian hourglass. Almost like Elrina with her temporary enhancer, heh. I'm lucky to have friends of noble blood, when you think about it," the sight of the superhumanly fast knight reminded the inquisitor of her home world, "even though they are practically complete opposites in terms of character."

Fyr asked Beata, on her behalf as the organizer, to invite the flushed artists to the table so that they could summarize today's efforts.

—Well, you certainly have a good selection of food in your capital. Hmm, by the way, what are your favorite dishes? I wouldn't want to bring you something you don't eat or are allergic to; it would be better to bring something you do enjoy.

- That's true. Clin answered, but not Sanex, but one of the clients, who was holding five sticks of dango in his hands. - Our cuisine is the best in the world. - He explained, stuffing all 10 sticks into his mouth. - Unlike those barbarians. - Actually, these treats originated on the islands... - Clin's companion dared to object to the man. - Who cares where they originated! Do we sell them? Yes, we do! And if you go to some Kry, - the fat man burped and paused for a moment to catch his breath, - in some Krydear, you won't find anything like that.