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Alaria didn't burst out laughing, after all, she needed to maintain some professionalism with her current duties, but she still watched Beata's prelude with a warm smile on her face.
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Now that all the attention of countless eyes was on her, the Beautiful Queen smirked confidently and shed the cloak that had been hiding her body until now, demonstrating to both old and young, men and women, her lovely swimsuit and everything it failed to hide from the astonished gazes.
- Is that even legal?! - An middle-aged woman exclaimed, covering her son's eyes. - The port is not a beach! - Hoo? - The illusionist cunningly narrowed her eyes. - The point of this magic is that everyone sees me as they want to, so if something indecent is in front of your eyes right now, then... - Eh? - The woman blushed, remembering the previous illusions performed in tandem with Beata. - Really?.. Laughing at her confusion, the audience (at least those who came here together) began to lively discuss with each other what form the Beautiful Queen appeared to them in, but in the end they all agreed that she was wearing a swimsuit. - Tee-hee-hee, - pulling down the lower eyelid of her right eye, she showed those present her tongue. - Gotcha. The hall erupted in laughter. - Aren't you cold? Winter is almost here!
"I'll give her credit, she not only thought of everything, but also made it part of the performance. No matter what you say, we've got a resourceful Queen! 😄"
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Continuing her act, the Beautiful Queen approached their only musician, clapped her hands, and the latter turned into a young man. - E-e-e? - The long-eared one almost burst into tears. - No one warned me about this! Ignoring Arivell's pleas, the sorceress turned her victim's drum into buckets. - Rrr... Wiping the moisture from her eyes, she pulled herself together and began to play on the unusual instrument in an equally unusual form - just not to disgrace Erefir.
"Oh, but with such magic, one could also look into the Thinker, find out what special things the visitors are doing there! Erefir wanted to spy with a notebook, right? Well, this is just for her! But I'm just kidding, of course. And this magic probably only affects audio-visual, not tactile, sensations." For a while, the Tanarian pondered whether it was possible to diversify their musical accompaniment with illusions, but then decided that it would be too disrespectful to their extremely talented and diligent musician.
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The Beautiful Queen called someone from the hall one by one and performed various wonders with them - now someone's arm falls off, now a bald man grows hair, now an adult becomes a child.
The audience was delighted with what they saw and greeted the performer with loud applause (despite the fact that she did not bow to them at the end of her performance).
Alaria rejoined the enthusiastic applause of the audience and, probably, her comrades. The Beautiful Queen put on not just a performance, but a real master class in illusion magic.
-- Hmm, I'd give it a nine. I can't give it a ten – that would mean I have nowhere to go, and no one to look up to in order to improve in this area, which is clearly not true, and besides, it would be a little sad, because choosing role models is one of the greatest joys in life. Anything less than a nine... I would find that unfair.
- I understand. And how would you rate your colleagues on stage according to the same criteria?
Added 4 minutes later Morning
- I know that's how it will be," Ayano smiled. "You've helped me a lot. Arigato, Minako-chan. No - Miko-san! Well, a few minutes have passed, let's not keep our friends and all the good people waiting. After bowing again, she stands up. - Shall we go?
- Let's go! Minako's face lit up as if a heavy burden had just been lifted from her.
Outside, the miko watch Sonata and the others flitting around, trying to entertain the elderly visitors and make sure their stay in Kamimori is comfortable. - I'll take these," Cleona says, handing them a green, red, and yellow talisman, "do they work at the same time?
"Are they just hanging around?" - Aiyano tries to understand what they are doing, are they selling something or just messing around? - Yes, of course. But they need to be kept separate, that is, in a "different" container. "Health" potions should be replaced as needed, and those two can last for a year. Miko-san, onegai, - she suggests that Minako attend to the customer. - And I'll check something in the meantime... - she takes out the accounting records and looks at how much has been acquired/donated to the box during her absence. - And I haven't told you yet - the temple's needs can wait. Donations will be directed to... the affected "regions". Even though it's just a small amount compared to the overall scale, and it won't bring back what was lost, - her sigh almost turned into a new series of thoughts about the rebellious Shinpu and this terrible situation, but she stopped herself with an effort of will.
"Are they just hanging around?" - Aiyano tries to figure out what they're doing, are they selling something or just messing around?
Here, Sonata is giving a grandmother a shoulder massage, Ahuri is telling grandfathers exciting stories, and Ahuli has to let curious parishioners touch her horns. Author
- Yes, of course. But they need to be kept in check, that is, in the "other" dimension. "Health" should be replaced as needed, and those two will last for a year. Miko-san, onegai, - she suggests that Minako serve a customer. - And I'll check something...
- If they don't work, I'll file a complaint. Having delivered her important warning (which Minako took as a joke), Cleona buys three talismans, puts the red and green ones in the "other" dimension, and the yellow one in her bag. Author
And I'll check something... - she takes out the accounting records and looks at how many were purchased/donated to the box during her absence.
18 green, 1 purple, 7 red, 11 yellow, 6 orange, 12 pink, 0 lime, and 0 gray talismans were purchased, and 18 emblems were hung. Donated: 1180 rem.
Total money: 25035 rem. Author
I haven't told you yet - the Temple's needs can wait. Donations will be directed to... the affected "regions". Even if it's just a small amount compared to the overall scale, and it won't bring back what was lost.
- Well, I told you, didn't I? You are pure kindness. Your efforts will definitely help people get through these troubled times! If you don't believe it, know that at least you've helped me a lot... I'm afraid to think about how I would have perceived everything that was happening if this (for now) part-time job hadn't appeared in my life.
After meditating for a while on the "hurrying" ones, she responds to Cleone with a bow:
- Odayjini.
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- Well, I told you, didn't I? You are kindness itself. Your efforts will surely help people get through these troubled times! If you don't believe it, know that at the very least, you've helped me a lot... I'm afraid to imagine how I would have perceived everything that was happening if this (for now) part-time job hadn't appeared in my life.
- Thank you, Minako-chan. "Part-time job"... And yet, I will definitely do something about this. Whether it's a spiritual matter or not, it still takes your time and effort. We are all mortal shells and exist in the universe, subject to its relentless laws. This fact must be taken into account and respected; otherwise, the universe will very quickly make it clear that another method is destructive.
Having finished this important thought, she surveys the area once more and addresses her companions:
- Thank you for keeping me company. There are a couple more places in this area where we can take a walk, but perhaps it would be better to do that later or on the way back. For now, let's get to the city. Cleona-san, do you have any preferences - for example, shops or cafes? We could go to Emerald Street; there are some nice places there. If you like sweets, "Lepota" would be perfect. Or maybe something more specific? Sonata-chan, the tournament isn't for a while, is it? Besides, we need to decide on the "reward" for the Gavrikovs. I've already roughly figured out how and what, all that remains is to think through the final twelfth option.
- On another day and under slightly different circumstances, I might have offered something, but today I'll rely on you and Sonata on this matter. Is that okay?
- Uh-huh. - Sonata Cleone nodded. - The tournament will take place when Matthias gathers enough participants, so it probably won't be soon, but I would like to visit them before it starts. Maybe these gifts will serve as an additional source of motivation for them? By the way... - She smiled slyly again, just like that time with Naria. - Have you already decided on your favorite?
- Why does it immediately have to be a favorite? It all depends on the idea and how it's presented. For example, there's the option of giving one of them a cubic block of soil with grass growing on it – for therapeutic purposes. No one would think it's favoritism, even if it's a super-artifact that magically calms the nerves. Or, for example, roll a die with numbers on its faces and use it to choose a shelf, a location, and the position of the gift in the warehouse," she dismissed. "I have two people in mind, and I could give them something related to their interests, but I think it would be a bit underwhelming. The others will get some really cool gadgets.
- Because that's what Naria said," one empress stubbornly shifted the blame to the other, puffing up, "who could these two be?" - Coming to her senses, she waved to Miko-san, and Onyata followed suit, bowing deeply. - Good luck with your task, Minako, and don't forget to rest today; it would be a shame if you didn't participate in the events organized by the city's residents! - Thank you, I'll try!
The audience was pleased with what they saw and applauded the performer enthusiastically (even though she didn't bow at the end of her performance).
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I was asleep when PC left the stage.
Well, okay, now it was time to applaud, now that it was clear. Of course, sometimes Erefir caught herself treating her friends (including the suddenly appearing new ones) like a young mother treats her firstborn baby, but she couldn't help it.
She nods at Arivell respectfully, as if to say, "You did great." Sorry for the sudden little test, but overcoming it so skillfully shows your spirit, which is something you can rely on.Author
- I understand. How would you rate your colleagues on stage according to the same criteria?
-- Have I lost the right to evaluate my colleagues today? ) Just kidding. I really could try to avoid the question if I were at all worried about their reputation, but the truth is, I have nothing to fear. I've known Beata and Alaria for a long time and I'm well aware of their good qualities; they are both solid nines, constantly improving themselves to incredible heights... The Beautiful Queen? Seems to be the same, her charm is on point, she's so sassy on stage. Arivell? Since I'm evaluating based on how much I can learn from them, she'll get a 10; she's very, very pleasant. When she first came on stage, I noticed how the audience fell in love with her.
-- Have I satisfied your curiosity? Or is there anything else? )
In general, the redhead hoped that Anpan would continue the topic differently before his second question, perhaps by saying how he evaluates Erefir, or by doing something symmetrical and mentioning his masculinity, which is usually how conversations go. But the guy decided to take advantage of the openness of his interlocutor in this moment to continue questioning... Apparently, it's important to him; he's so focused on writing it down, let him.
- Well, who else? - she nods at Minako in the same way. - You're right, don't neglect this advice. The path of Kami is the path of harmony, and it is impossible if you sacrifice even one good to the detriment of another. Thank you again, Miko-san, and have a good holiday. Smiling and bowing, she looks at the world map. - Or maybe we should visit Dryad Vishenka first? It's a very cute little shop; I wonder what they have today.
Actually, before Anpan asked his second question, the redhead hoped he would continue the topic in a different way, say how he personally evaluates Erephir, or act symmetrically and mention his own masculinity.
If he had approached me, I planned to directly ask him to evaluate himself from that perspective. Well, Alaria and Erephir are definitely sisters who are on the same wavelength.
-- Have I satisfied your curiosity? Or is there something else? )
- No, that's enough, thank you. Although... could I ask you to give me a tour of your headquarters? I'm curious about how you live.
Added 6 minutes ago - You have a good student, - Sonata praised the girl as the quintuplet left the Temple grounds, - it's a little amusing that we both ended up in this position, don't you think?... Alright, let's go to Vishenka.
- Nyahaha! Welcome to my "Guessing Game"! - Guessing Game? What's the point? - Cleona asked. - I give you a task, - you spend ✹, - you guess it and get a prize! See how much there is around me? I have enough for everyone!
- No, that's enough, thank you. Although... could you give me a tour of your headquarters? I'm curious about how you live.
-- To be honest, it's unexpected... But alright, Anpan, I'll show you everything, -- Erefir didn't add the obvious "after the introduction," the guy was too pedantic to expect any other meaning from his question.
"And may the temporal component of the Universe have mercy on me, so that I can get everything done today and not offend anyone among the people who are valuable to me."
Ple-Sen
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