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- Unlikely, otherwise they would have bashed their heads against the wall upon realizing what form they exist in. Perhaps this is even the final state of all the cultists here, or something like that... I think I'll leave that question unanswered.
- If I ever become like that, I'll definitely visit you in the middle of the night. You won't cut open my belly, will you? I mean, you shouldn't do that, or it will be offensive. I think it wouldn't be so bad to exist in such a form if there was a stunningly beautiful girl nearby. Author
- Just a moment. Kayasa-kocho, can I talk to you for a moment? - she says very quietly, stepping aside with her. - It's... Listen... I don't know in advance if we'll need it or not, but... I would feel much better if you, say... enchanted some more clothes to be indestructible. For us girls. At least for one main slot, but in my case, it could be this as well, and in yours and Lin-don's, all three. It would be too expensive for the whole party, and not everything there is that important. Well, you understand what I mean... - she looks away shyly. - Who knows what situations might arise here? Although, your slots are also good - it wouldn't hurt you either. ...and your weapon too.
- I feel sorry for the kids, but I guess there's nothing we can do. Just keep in mind that indestructible clothing is not a reliable protection against the local inhabitants, okay? - Kayasa -17 HP. - Done.
The squad descends to the next level. - We have two main options for how to proceed: either try to run through them or engage in battle. - It's a shame there's no camera, - Pion approached one of the golems and made a rectangle with his fingers. - It would be a good memory of the past. - So, - Sonata's stern gaze brought the student back to attention, - the first option is too risky: someone might hesitate, the door might be locked and too solid, and many other unforeseen things could happen. Besides, when we return, we will have to go through this level again, and there is no guarantee that our combat power will be as high as it is now. Therefore, we will fight. Fortunately, we have the opportunity to prepare for the battle, and our opponents do not have such a luxury.
According to the commander's order, the squad is positioned as follows: - Kayasa and Kanchan will build walls to hold back the second half of the enemies. Any questions?
Author-- Riya, I wanted to say, it's wonderful that you were also inspired by Queen Laurenzia! From your song, you clearly have some experience in this; it sounded sweet even without you studying additional literature... But it seems you still found some areas for growth?— R-riya? — the Tanarsian seemed to be jolted by an electric shock, — a v-very interesting change of nickname... — she looks away, — ... khm, and the song didn't sound sweet, but melodious and encouraging! In principle, I managed to compose a couple of my own today, if you are really curious, — she hands the redhead some texts for review, — but as you can see from them, I am not exactly a master of the pen. And originality in titles is a bit lacking. At first, I thought about calling the first one the Anthem of Stalle, since an even singularity came to mind more than once while writing the lyrics, but then I decided it wouldn't be right to put my own words into someone else's mouth. Especially when that someone was our benefactor. Although it probably would have been nice to thank her for the help she provided back then. "Did she assemble some kind of spell-clock and somehow memorize mind reading? It would be just like our commander, with her paranoia. She'd read the thoughts of every stranger knocking at the door. And if she is a doll-head on legs, she could probably build such a gadget right into her heart. Based on what I know, it doesn't sound impossible."AuthorAm I correct in understanding that this is a hobby and not a professional activity, so you wouldn't criticize me too harshly if I asked? )— Exactly a hobby, — she nodded affirmatively, — at one point I thought about doing it professionally, but there wasn't enough money or time — duty was more important. Otherwise, a slightly different Alaria would be sitting before you now.Author-- Regarding the means of long-distance communication, mmm, well, I'll call it "thread-mail" for simplicity, here is the kind of thing I've envisioned, -- the Knight privately and carefully gives Alaria the same folder as she gave to Quantum."Yes, it sounds very much like a telegraph, albeit an adapted one," thought the warrior, carefully studying the folder, which likely included corrections received from Quantum, "at this rate, Welfern might catch up to and even surpass Rheime in terms of technical progress within my lifetime. My Rheime, at least. — Something similar existed in my world. It's actually quite funny in the context of our recent conversation. Here we were talking about caution, and then you drop a project like this, — with a smirk, Alaria shook her head, — my local colleagues might actually start calling you an apostle of Gnosis. However, in reality, I do have a number of concerns and warnings regarding your idea, even though I believe it is the right thing to implement. And these concerns are serious, so listen carefully, — these words were spoken in an extremely serious tone, letting the redhead know that the Inquisitor intended to speak with her directly, without a hint of irony, — first of all, you realize that you intend not only to place huge and expensive magic concentrates throughout the empire, but ones that will be linked to each other? You must understand this, given your experience with that mysterious magical reactor. I would strongly recommend, if there is an opportunity and trusted persons, to discuss this matter with the Bureau of Magic or another expert in this field. To think through precautions, as far as they are even possible. Because... you know yourself what a mage can do with sapphires. And here there are many of them, and they transmit energy from one to another. It could easily happen that some malicious wizard breaks into one of the less protected, more isolated towers and, performing some ritual, triggers a chain reaction through them. Or perhaps simply sabotages the entire system. But worse options are possible, by far. Starting from a series of magical explosions and ending with, say, pernicious miasmas or something that would instill desired villainous thoughts in people with weak wills. Prompting them to do things they wouldn't do under other conditions. I can imagine many extremely unpleasant scenarios where the careless and widespread introduction of towers could backfire severely if such possibilities are not provided for. That is food for thought number one, — Alaria bent one finger on her hand, — second, even outside of magical consequences, don't forget about the economic ones. And there will be some, mark my words. Building the towers will take a huge amount of gems even for Welfern alone, but neighbors will sooner or later try to do the same. This will strongly affect the prices of stones, especially sapphires. It will directly touch many areas of life. For such a case, for our purposes, it would be wise to stock up on them in advance and avoid talking about the idea to outsiders. Because shrewd dealers would kiss you anywhere for such a tip, believe me. This is a very good opportunity for them to multiply their fortune, knowing the future state of the market in advance. They could even buy out businesses involved in mining magic stones, hoping it pays off and gives them a greater degree of influence in the Welfern of the future. If my forecasts are correct, you hold information capable of granting an immense amount of power to a sufficiently wealthy person. At the same time, the lives of wizards and people like Mr. Sanderstrike will be negatively affected, as the consumables for their craft will jump sharply in price. Remember this too, so that nothing surprises you later, — she bends the second finger, — other unwanted consequences are possible following the gems becoming a more sought-after resource. Welfern's appetites will grow, and therefore, to maintain internal growth rates, external growth may be provoked. And this is not even touching upon completely absurd scarecrows, like conditional Tenebrian wizards discovering the ability to pump latent magical power from the bodies of ordinary people into a tangible form of artificial stones. I don't know if it's possible, but I wouldn't be surprised by such a thing. I think there is no need to say which sectors of business would only profit from this? — she bends the third finger, — One should not underestimate human greed. Finally, your ideas may meet opposition from certain groups, the most vocal of which will surely be Ikigai. And the more my concerns are justified, the more support these groups will enjoy. And here one must be on guard, — Alaria looked firmly into Erephir's eyes, — in my home lands, Ikigai was much worse. The original Ikigai, under Usami Kyoko. They sabotaged production, killed innocents and committed other atrocities. I hope that among Calina's followers there aren't any idiots who want the same and thereby frame the more peaceful followers of this teaching. You are friends with her and she is clearly very dear to you, which is why I am saying this, so that you can protect her. Especially if the immortal witch suddenly appears personally in Margel. I hope it comes to nothing, but it's hard not to consider such a scenario, — sighing heavily, the Tanarsian looked at her companion again, — perhaps the conversation became a bit heavy, and my forecasts are too bleak. But it is far from certain that any of them will come true, although experience suggests otherwise. I thought it necessary to warn you so that future events do not turn out to be an unpleasant surprise. Believe me, I've noticed how much you dislike them. But I also know that in the pursuit of a bright idea, one can sometimes lose their head, closing their eyes to possible negative consequences. As I already said, I believe your idea is worthy of being brought to life, and therefore it is worth preparing in advance not only for the good, but also for the bad. I hope that my fears remain just that.
- You're already so... consumed, both in thought and emotion, ever since you came down here. Should I tear you open? Well, don't get too worked up, or you won't risk anything. And you won't be able to tell a beautiful woman apart from a handsome man, judging by what we've seen. So, be more realistic in your desires and preferences, because they might come true, and that will definitely not be in the way you expect.
- Yes, that's clear. But the goal is precisely that, and nothing more... Arigato.
- The question is, can Bors-san, from his position, organize an attack on two targets at once? And on four through a wall? If line of sight is an issue, maybe it would be better for him to focus on two targets above or below. ...although I don't really understand how that's supposed to work. It contradicts the laws of physics. And secondly, or rather, a note on the side – maybe it would be worth placing one wall in front of the two furthest targets, and another in front of the second furthest? Otherwise, they might cluster together, and that wouldn't be good. - He sighs. - And we need to keep an eye on the far exit. I have a feeling that this time, something might come out of it.
Author— R-ria? — the Tanarsian seemed to be jolted by an electric shock, — v-very interesting change of nickname... — she looks away, — ... ahem, and the song didn't sound sweet, but melodious and encouraging! In principle, I managed to compose a couple of my own today, if you are really curious, — she hands the redhead some texts for review, — but as you can see from them, I am not exactly a master of the pen. And originality in titles is a bit lacking. At first, I thought about calling the first one the Anthem of Stalia, since an even fire singularity came to mind more than once while writing the lyrics, but then I decided it wouldn't be right to put my own words into someone else's mouth. Especially when that someone was our benefactor. Although it would probably have been nice to thank her for the help she provided back then. "Did she actually assemble some kind of magic clock for herself and somehow memorize mind-reading? That sounds like something our commander would do, given her paranoia. She'd read the thoughts of every stranger knocking at the door. And if she is a doll-head on legs, she could surely have built such a gadget right into her heart. Based on what I know, it doesn't sound impossible."-- Is something wrong? -- Fyr clarified. -- M, if you don't like it, you can be Alari again, but I just felt like I saw skepticism in your eyes, so... There was also the option of "Lara".
The redhead seriously studies the texts.
-- You have a good, classical, ballad-like style. And the theme is martial, as I love. The music, it seems to me, fits here easily: it's easy to imagine an accompaniment of lute or guitar. This is helped by how you place strict accents, for example:Author
"Unseenible mother and unseen father, I'm in pain — I could not be sou. Will an end to my sufferings finally come? For further I shall find no one such as you."
-- This creates a rhythmicity, I like it. Of course, if you want to move entirely toward the classics, you could try to strictly follow poetic meters, but... As far as I can tell, people are moving away from that; at least in songs, I don't recall any. In short, your modesty is false.
-- When I wrote the song, I tried to move far away from the classics toward experimentation, and I won't be modest—I really like how it turned out, simply because otherwise there would be no point in writing it ) But I am still interested in someone's evaluation, especially regarding the performance, as singing is new to me. Could you please-please listen? )
She performs.Author
It's actually quite funny, in the context of our recent conversation. This is how we talked about caution, and then you throw out a project like this, — smirking, Alaria shook her head, — my local colleagues would truly name you an apostle of Gnosis
-- I don't understand why? I just took someone's house apart into bricks and am trying to build another house from them; I'm not a pioneer and literally bring nothing new, other than recompilation... You all praise me, but what's so special about that? If I didn't possess the necessary skill for learning and rethinking, I would never be able to draw a new smithing rune, for example, or experiment with weapon balance and so on, stuck at the primitive level of iron daggers in my main craft.Author
However, in reality, I do have a number of concerns and warnings regarding your idea, even though I believe it is correct to implement. And these are serious concerns, so listen carefully, — these words were spoken in an extremely serious tone, letting the redhead know that the inquisitor intended to speak plainly, without a hint of irony, — first of all, you do realize that you intend not just to place huge and expensive magic concentrates throughout the empire, but ones that will be linked to each other?
Author
This is food for thought number one for you
The girl paused to think.
-- Yes, I need a consultation with a magic expert, although I'll say straight away, such a scenario seems extremely unlikely to me. First, from a technical point of view, achieving the effect requires a link between a sapphire and a wheel oscillatory circuit, and they must have matching frequencies; these are not simple conditions. Second, the transmitted energy... Well, let's assume there is none. Each device has its own power source. I doubt that threads can be strengthened enough to transmit spells through them, and even if so, such a level of magic and such familiarity with the system looks like something... Something that could have been created then without any towers, simply by sending many not-at-all-suspicious spies with sapphires in their pockets. But alright, alright, I'll check; I'll drop by the Academy of Magic for that. In principle, I like that you think about such consequences.
-- ... No-no-no, wait, Zlobynya visited our headquarters with occult supplies, meaning such methods of communication are available even to non-mages; he hardly has any talent, right? In any case, he's not a professional. And what stops a truly powerful evil sorcerer from sending his henchman to Margel with slightly more advanced occult supplies and successfully teleporting a huge poisonous cloud here that will kill everyone? This is a much less fantastic and difficult-to-execute scenario, agree?
-- ... So much less fantastic that it could actually be a real attack vector, perhaps. Oh. Ha-ha. This is why I especially love talking to you )Author
secondly, even outside of magical consequences, do not forget the economic ones
-- Reasonable. Of course, there will be positive consequences in the form of additional work for builders; a large construction project is always great for the country. And once engineering experience accumulates, those same people can go on to build something else, even more daring, whether it be tunnels, palaces, or even houses in Krydear. But yes... It turns out that I should warn the Suzerain and make purchases. Or, given Her possession of mines, ask for certain deposits to be developed in advance, which were previously considered non-critical.
-- And I don't think Welfern will "expand" for the sake of sapphires; we have so many mountains that I don't know how many centuries they'll last, unless we are extremely unlucky and lack specifically this resource among many others.Author
Finally, your ideas may meet opposition from certain groups, the most vocal of which will surely be Ikigai. And the more my concerns are justified, the more support these groups will enjoy. And here one must be on guard, — Alaria looked firmly into Erephir's eyes, — in my home lands, Ikigai was much worse. The original Ikigai, under Usami Kyoko. They sabotaged production, killed innocents and committed other atrocities. I hope no idiots among Kalina's followers want the same and thereby frame the more peaceful followers of this teaching. You are friends with her and she is clearly very dear to you, which is why I am saying this, so that you can protect her.
-- Kalinka probably won't like that, yeah, -- the Nozenrot lowered her eyes sadly. -- But for now, her influence in her own organization is too great for anyone to engage in such sabotage, but I will keep it in mind. Eh, it's a pity, of course, that our worldviews differ so much; it saddens me to think that she may never be able to rejoice in many of my achievements the way I rejoice in hers... Although I could be wrong. Reading Kalinka's emotions is often not easy; she might put on a stern face, but in reality think far more warmly and grieve privately about exactly the same things I am now.
-- In any case, regarding Ikigai, my possible invention is a blessing. Because technical progress is very dependent on the self-awareness of the people involved in it. M, sounds egocentric, sorry... But the point is that the same physical effect can be used for good, or for evil, or one can create chaos without realizing it. And so I try to follow the first scenario, although history will judge how well I succeeded... But the main thing is that technical progress cannot be stopped; if not me, then someone else will drive it forward. Therefore — it must be guided, so that all niches in the economy are filled with well-thought-out inventions, while simultaneously keeping the country on the cutting edge. Of course, it's not always easy to account for everything, but I really try...
I'm reading "She Continues to Kill." And I think: oh, Revan really twisted things up here! And then I realize what needs to be removed. R - disappointment.
+8Soon, Garret will become a professor and teach alternative mathematics.Author
-- What is your birthday? -- What is your favorite color? -- What is your favorite item of clothing? -- What is your favorite work of art? -- What is your favorite place in Margel? Yes, this was already in a survey by Lady Aquamarine, but that was a long time ago, and the situation may have changed, besides, we didn't really get to know each other's preferences. -- On a scale from white to black, what color aura would you expect to have?
— April 17th. (an excuse for an annual celebration with my brother, when he even tries to be a little less unbearable... oh well) — I like purple tones, to match the flag of my homeland. (and Renn is nearby as a combo-breaker) — No preference. (although I liked to show off in military uniform, it's cool to feel like a dandy) — The portraits that hang in our hall. (I feel a much greater spiritual connection to them than to stolen ones) — The Carneol Library. (silence and peace, everything according to old dogmas... although not always) The former thief tactfully remained silent on the last question.
-- Oh, good for her, but... She's going to exhaust herself. Seriously, can you hint to her that it's already clean? She spends all day polishing every surface; it's nice, but Astellia is a delicate flower. If anything happens, I can help her in a few minutes, -- The last sentence was said with some difficulty. She thought she could carry buckets and maybe dust the cabinets, but of course... She wasn't very used to this kind of activity. Ah, but powerful witches can probably enchant a broom, and that's it...
-- Anyway, thank you, Kili, -- the knight quickly glances at the first word on the paper, just in case it's a secret message from the doctor, and generally assesses what she has in her hands. If it's not meant for her eyes, she puts it away in a drawer.
"-- Something wrong?" Fyr clarified. "M, if you don't like it, you can be Alari again, but I just thought I saw skepticism in your eyes, so... There was also the option 'Lara'."
— Probably, Riya will be the best of all the options, — the Tanarsian woman exhaled, — it just feels a little... strange. Unfamiliar.Author
The redhead seriously studies the texts.
"-- You have a good, classical, ballad-like style. And the theme is martial, just as I like it. The music, it seems to me, fits easily here: it's easy to imagine accompaniment from a lute or guitar. This is helped by the way you strictly place stresses, for example:
"-- This sets the rhythm, which I like. Of course, if you want to move strictly in the direction of the classics, you could try to adhere strictly to poetic meters, but... As far as I can tell, people move away from that; at least I don't recall it in songs. In short, your modesty is false."
— Thank you. I hope this doesn't sound wrong, but I didn't think you were so knowledgeable about music either, — Alaria smiled warmly, — and I deliberately started my creative attempts with classical options before moving on to anything else. Even though I understand that the ballad genre is far from the most popular or in demand. But I plan to try my hand at others as well, just in the process of composing a more upbeat piece. Probably, — she thought deeply, — in the end, everything will depend on the desired theme and purpose of the song. I don't want to box myself into narrow limits and limit myself to just one thing.Author
"-- When I was writing the song, I tried to move far away from the classics towards experimentation, and I won't be modest, I really like what came out, simply because otherwise there would be no point in writing it ) But I'm still interested in someone's opinion, especially regarding the performance, since singing is new to me. Can you listen, please, please? )
She performs.
— Well, yes, — she nods approvingly, — quite and very not bad. Lively and energetic, it charges you with energy. Older people probably won't like it, but the youth will find it just right. Speaking for myself, I would listen to that. But I think you already understood that from the song I mentioned a bit earlier.Author
"-- I don't understand why? I just took someone's house apart brick by brick and am trying to build another house from it, I'm not a pioneer and literally bring nothing new except recompilation... You all praise me, but what's so special about that? If I didn't have the necessary skill for learning and rethinking, I would never have been able to draw a new smithing rune, for example, or experiment with weapon balance, and so on, stuck at the primitive level of iron daggers in my main craft."
— Erefir, not everyone, after a couple of months of getting acquainted with high technologies, combines completely different aspects of two of them into such a new form, performing a completely different function. And in such a way that it makes sense and works. If you will, — the Inquisitor thought, trying to find a better example, — it's like if a Wizard studied two different schools of magic and, after half a year, created a third based on their combination. I suppose the analogy also applies to combat techniques. You not only thought about matters that other masters overlook, but also managed to not fall far behind them in terms of understanding the field itself.Author
"-- Yes, consultation with a magic expert is needed, although I'll say straight out, this scenario seems extremely unlikely to me. Firstly, from a technical standpoint, achieving the effect requires a combination of a sapphire and a wheeled oscillatory circuit, and the frequencies must match; the conditions aren't so simple here. Secondly, the transmitted energy... Well, let's assume it's absent. Each device has its own power source. I doubt the threads can be amplified enough to transmit spells through them, and even if so, such a level of magic and such a level of familiarity with the system looks like something... That could be done without any towers at all, just by sending many completely unsuspicious spies with sapphires in their pockets. But alright, alright, I'll clarify, I'll drop by the Academy of Magic for that. In principle, I like that you're thinking about such consequences."
— Don't these towers, in your version, serve as repeaters? That in itself implies the existence of some kind of connection. Probably a permanent one. To an outsider like me, it looks like you're creating a kind of magical web, the existence of which is tied to a number of technical devices. It seems to me that spies with sapphires won't be able to boast such a thing, not to mention that it will be easier to detect them. And we both know that strength multiplies strength, especially in the context of such matters. However, as I said, I am not an expert. That's why I advise discussing these problems with someone who has deeper knowledge than either of us.Author
"-- ... No-no-no, wait, but Zlobynya dropped by our headquarters with occult supplies, meaning such methods of communication are available even to non-mages; he hardly has any talent, right? In any case, he's not a professional. And what's stopping a real, powerful, evil wizard from sending his minion to Margel with slightly more advanced occult supplies, and safely teleporting a huge poisonous cloud here that will kill everyone? That's a much less fantastic and easier-to-execute scenario, agree?"
— But is that occult communication system tied to the same threads? As far as I understand, his supplies don't use magical stones but work on a completely different principle. A completely different type of magic than what we are discussing. Similar to how, say, the abilities of Anuzite priests and healing mages, while achieving similar effects, use completely different methods. As I said, an expert opinion is needed. I would only be happy to be wrong.Author
"-- ... So much less fantastic that it could very well be a real vector of attack. Oh. Ha-ha. It's for revelations like these that I especially love talking with you."
— ... I thought it would be a heavy conversation, for you it's just a warm-up for the brain, — the Tanarsian woman smirked without malice, — thank you for the kind words. I didn't quite expect my life experience as a monster huntress to make me an interesting conversationalist.Author
"-- Reasonable. Of course, there will be positive consequences in the form of extra work for builders; a big construction project is always great for a country. And when engineering experience accumulates, those same people can go build something else, even bolder, be it tunnels, palaces, or even houses in Cridear. And so yes... It turns out it's worth warning the Suzerain and making purchases. Or, given that She has mines, ask that some deposits, previously considered non-critical, be developed in advance.
"-- And I don't think Velfern will 'expand' for the sake of sapphires; we have so many mountains I don't know how many centuries they'll last, unless we are just really unlucky in not having this particular resource among many others."
— Perhaps. But you're thinking in the right direction — the main thing is to inform the right people so you won't kick yourself later. I don't need to tell you that even now, stones are a valuable resource for us. And I actually have a couple of my own ideas on how they could be used.
— As for the beneficial consequences, I agree, and as for houses in Cridear... when it comes to that, I'll definitely handle it myself. I promised Klin to help with the revival of his region.Author
"-- Kalinka probably won't like that, yes," the Nozenrot woman said, looking down sadly. "But her influence within her own organization is too great for anyone to engage in such sabotage, but I'll take it into account. Eh, it's a pity, of course, that our worldviews differ so much; I'm saddened by the thought that she can never be as happy for many of my achievements as I am for hers... Although I could be wrong. Kalinka's emotions are often hard to read; she may put on a stern face, but in reality think much more warmly and lament to herself about the same things I am now."
— I don't know Kalina well enough to make any judgments about her character. However, I know that close people can influence each other. Perhaps your example as a loyal comrade who stands by her will soften her views on technical progress. As I said, her interpretation of Ikigai is original. But this same friendship could also be the reason why more fanatical adherents consider her a weak leader, not fully serving the interests of the doctrine. Time will tell, but I hope you and she will have a happy ending. You can never really guess beforehand.
— I once had a loyal friend and comrade with whom I shared many trials. There were no grounds for conflict whatsoever, except, perhaps, friendly teasing. But then times changed, and we needed to decide who we were and what we stood for, resulting in us ending up on opposite sides of the barricades. The reasons for disagreement were hidden until that decisive moment. Your situation is different, and your friendship, it seems to me, is strong. Despite the noticeable difference in views. So don't lose heart, redhead.Author
"-- In any case, regarding Ikigai, my possible invention is a blessing. Because technical progress is very strongly dependent on the self-awareness of the people who engage in it. M, that sounds egocentric, sorry... But the point is that the same physical effect can be used for good, for evil, or can cause chaos without realizing it. And so I try to follow the first scenario, although history will judge how well I succeeded... But the main thing is that technical progress cannot be stopped; if not me, someone else will drive it. Therefore — it must be guided, so that all niches in the economy are filled with well-thought-out inventions, but at the same time keeping the country at the forefront. Of course, it's not always easy to account for everything, but I really am trying..."
— I know, Erefir, — smiling warmly, Alaria patted the commander on the shoulder reassuringly, — I know. And I stand with you. Reactive doctrines built on fear never lead to anything good. And attempts to stop progress are, in essence, equivalent to trying to bury one's head in the sand, from which only you yourself will suffer. It's important to be able not to dwell on something, but to move forward. But that's not uncommon with doctrines that are based on fear. I'm glad you understand that. And I wish there were more people in the world with a similar approach. And therefore, it's only right for you to take the lead in technical progress. And I'll try to be by your side, since you like my advice so much. Perhaps I'll even give this progress a little push myself.
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