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But if you don't choose the first option, Beata will come, ordered by Na... wait a minute...

This is a trick question. Any option other than Ayano will result in Lord visiting Guion in the evening. I'm writing this here so that no one complains later that the trap was not obvious and no one warned about anything.

Will he come to drink tea with a cake?

- If there is, it might not align with my personal tastes, - Guyon said with a sheepish smile. - If you ask me, there isn't even a suitable option here. "Both princesses are quite beautiful. The Empress... she's a Lunar, a beauty, of course, but... she's a Lunar. Even a light one. And Ayano is just pretty, with a pleasant appearance, but she clearly falls short compared to both princesses. Narya or Naera? Or maybe this is one of those cases where I need to rely on something other than my taste? It feels like he's just trying to gain favor with this question, but with whom? What's the story around this Ayano, and what does she have to do with anything? Despite all her merits, how was she even put in the same category as the princesses and the Empress? Maybe she's the right answer? This option isn't obvious at all, honestly, I would have chosen one of the princesses. I don't want to waste a hint on the second question, but I don't see how there could be an objective answer here. It's a stupid question. Hmm, maybe I should ask for a lifeline and contact Her Highness? I'll get back at her for ignoring me." - Hmm... "Think, Guyon, think. Use logic. Your personal preferences don't matter here; you need to think like the test creator, who decided that something like female beauty could be objective." Guyon thinks intently, then sighs. - I don't understand how this question could have an objective answer. I'll use a hint, 50/50.

- Tudududu, - said the psychiatrist and announced the results: A: Her Highness, Princess Narya. B: Her mother, Empress Linalin.

Poor hint

- The gods haven't helped me at all, - groaned Guyon, burying his face in his hands. "Oh well, Rynze is with me, whatever happens. His Highness doesn't love me anyway, so I have nothing to lose, and this Ayano is deliberately out of place here." - G.

"Ah, so that's why his spiritualism stat was so high!"

- Buzz, buzz, - the host announced, - incorrect! Obviously, under a monarchical system, the ruler herself is the most beautiful and charming! Unfortunately, you are eliminated after the second question and will not receive any reward! - He looks at the rest of the audience. - Who will be next to risk demonstrating their extraordinary intelligence and erudition?

"Oh, Gionchik," the Tanarian sighed disappointedly, "you could have figured it out yourself, considering who everyone is constantly whispering about and what rumors are circulating. How could you not?"
— I wouldn't mind. Unless, of course, we resort to drawing lots again. And this time, without Gion, naturally.

– And if the question were addressed to the First Princess herself, Her Highness, I wonder what she would answer? I think your answer, doctor, although it has a right to exist, and I share it, but it rather characterizes our opinions, and not some objectivity. Moreover, since the question was "who in the world," it seems that the significance of their views is not taken into account if foreigners come to the event. Or is it because our country is the most populous, and it's just pure statistics? But okay, all in all, I understand. Alaria, if you've decided, then go ahead and save me time with the toothpicks.

"I wonder, would Erephir say that simply because Narya is her... uhm, Sovereign and no one can be more beautiful than her Sovereign? Or does she really believe that? It's not that important, though. Just a funny thought."
— Well, — the inquisitor ignored the commander's attempt to start another philosophical discussion, — if that's the case, then I'm ready to begin!
"And I'll get stuck on the first or second question, just like Guion!"

- If foreigners come to the event and start asserting their rights, they shouldn't stay for long. - Shrugging his shoulders, Zlobnya voiced the first question to Alaria. - What is the smallest number of cuts needed to divide a cake into 8 pieces?

A: 3
B: 4
C: 5
D: 6

- You're still great, Guyon. - Thanks... But I feel like an idiot. I knew the question was a trick... - I think I would have fallen for it too. I understood your logic - members of the royal family and some kind of priestess, appearing suddenly, like a salmon in a blueberry bush. Naturally, it makes you want to choose her. - That's exactly what I thought! - And what about the "There is no correct answer" option, huh? - Beata purred slyly. - You figured it out, didn't you? - Do you think I'm more beautiful than the Highness? - Don't even ask... Well, the Highness is beautiful too, but there's no one better than you for me. Beata kissed Guyon on the cheek. - Okay, let's see how they're going to take down our guys.

- He asks again... Well, Your Highness is also beautiful, but there is no one better than you for me.

- How sweet, - commented Zostmer, who appeared behind them, - when I kill you, I will do it at the same time so that you can meet your end together.

"Is he really a sweet tooth, or did he choose this question specifically for me?"
— A professional question, so as not to embarrass myself, — said the inquisitor, looking around at the modest audience, — the question is: should the pieces be equal, and is a knife or a similar tool used to solve the problem?