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Today, a cultural event was held on the grounds of the Ikigai Temple, and its main events were musical competitions – one for musicians and another for singers. Kalina’s student, Sidonia, oversaw the process. Ikigai provided musicians with any instrument they needed, and singers (if necessary) with support from their own musicians.
After applauding the young man who just performed, the brothers discuss the competition rules.
— I’d probably vote, what about you? Our usual repertoire probably wouldn’t be appropriate here; it’s a place of high culture. — Me too, why not? We need to find some stars somewhere. — Definitely, then we’ll come back when the performers gather. — Shall we move on? — Hold on, since we’re here, I want to ask something.
Garrett addresses Sidonia. — Hello. It’s a nice atmosphere here. — He looks around the temple. — I see that Kalina really put her heart into the idea, and that’s very commendable. How is she doing, by the way?
- That woman is suspicious, - Sanexa Klin whispers in his ear, - why is she wearing only underwear??? And she's so pale... And her gaze is as if she's not from this world... But if that doesn't bother you, go ahead, but I won't. If anything happens, I'll be nearby.
—It's good that you noticed; you see how low my observational skills are? - he whispers in response. - I hope nothing inappropriate happens here... On the other hand, yesterday I would have fit that description too, well, except for the underwear... I certainly shouldn't have any prejudices after everything I've been through; I would be sad if people were whispering about me behind my back. And besides, we have a relaxed event today; it's simply impossible to get into trouble! But you're right. - He signals to Sanexa and the flying cat to be on alert.
—Good day! I would like, if possible, to learn more about myself, as you say here. - He prepares the money and the star.
Minako didn't respond immediately. Perhaps Beata saw her as a shy and quiet type of priestess, but in reality, she simply didn't have much to say in response.
"Beata, I think you've already understood everything perfectly well on your own," the young myco said, patting the woman on the head. "You know that you have sinned, and you are ashamed of your past, but despite this, you are still trying to embark on a righteous path. You have found people close to you and want nothing more than good for them and other people. Therefore, my advice to you will be very simple: work diligently for the future you most want to see, live with a clear conscience, care for those who enter your life, and do not blame yourself for what you cannot influence. For a faster effect, I can suggest that you perform conscious acts of kindness – for example, you can donate money to our Temple, which will then be used to help restore the devastated Kridear and the capital."
AuthorErephir is seated at one of the tables on the terrace and nine waitresses begin to serve her. Things didn't start well — Hitoria messed up the order and brought the visitor something completely different, and Iyanakao "accidentally" splashed the contents of a glass at her, but Erephir dodged just in time. Hurrying things along, Adara tidied up and brought the guest what she actually wanted. She was replaced by Oriaska and Nastya, who chatted with Erephir so much that the recent incidents faded completely into the background. Kimika (an important clarification — not Kilika) sat on her lap and let her scratch behind her ear, while Mirkona taught her how to shed excess weight (-5% uevs). Tawawa vividly demonstrated what "femininity" means in its straightforward sense and why most clients come here. Dia, meanwhile, "banally" performed everything flawlessly — timely, accurately, and gracefully.What a useful visit... So much bustle, so much talking, such a girly atmosphere, how sweet. Well alright, these ladies tried their best; now they are waiting for a fair assessment of their work. Let's go. On a ten-point scale, right? In beautiful handwriting, like a greeting card:
Dia10 Simplicity on the surface, but the reason for that simplicity lies in diligence and attention; she understood all my wishes from a half-word, and her embarrassment is cute. Thank you!
Tawawa10 Gave an interesting piece of advice that is worth thinking over (somewhere around this moment Erephir covers her own cleavage with her palm, thinking that if Tawawa is right, then for a redhead like her, the current dress might actually be a bit too dangerous). And although I am sure that intelligence and soul are more important than anything else in a woman, I cannot argue that beauty is of extraordinary importance. Thank you!
Mirkona11 Perhaps I am too easy to bribe... But this conversation among all the pleasant talks in the establishment was the most useful; I immediately felt significant personal progress. Thank you!
Kimika10 Unexpected service, I liked her approachability. Thank you!
Nastya10 I don't remember what we talked about — whether it was today's coronation, or winter, or poetry — but it was pleasant, thank you!
Oriaska10 I also don't remember what we talked about — whether it was today's coronation, or flowers, or romance — but it was pleasant, thank you!
Adara10 Thanks to you, I tried a wonderful pudding and was in cleanliness and comfort; you are care itself and a guide for many. Thank you!
Iyanakao10 I never expected that they would try to develop my agility in this establishment, but I love surprises, and your manner is interesting. A lady can be bold sometimes; that is also a lesson, thank you!
Hitoria11 Not everyone is "lucky" enough to be born an extrovert; your unsurpassed level of effort contrasts so much with your character that I especially wanted to emphasize it. The fact that you work hard here is wonderful in itself. But besides that, as I said, I love surprises... So thank you!
Ladya10 Although you are not participating in the survey, I would like to emphasize in this slightly cunning way the importance of your efforts as the organizer of a very pleasant event that we ladies can also attend as an exception. Thank you!
Garrett addresses Sidonia. —Greetings. It's quite atmospheric here. —He glances around the Temple. —I see that Kalina has implemented the idea with feeling, which is very commendable. How is she doing, by the way?
- Hello. - A bow. - Yes, I never cease to be amazed by the wisdom of the mentor... She is currently busy with the usual Temple affairs, but if you wish, I can inform her of your visit.Author
—It's good that you noticed; you see how low my observation skills are? —he whispers in response. —I hope there's nothing inappropriate here... On the other hand, yesterday I would have also fit that description, well, except for the underwear... It's definitely not my place to have prejudices after everything I've been through; I would be rather sad if people were whispering behind my back. And we also have a nice event today, it's simply impossible to get into trouble at it! But you're right. —He gestures to Sanex and the flying cat to be on alert.
- Perhaps you're right. It was a bit rude of me. Well, let's listen to what she has to say to you.Author
—Good day! I would like, if possible, to learn more about myself, as you say here. —He prepares the money and the star.
- Honor and respect to the new lord of the mountains, - he accepts the money and the star, - you have done many things in your life: you have been a servant, a warrior, and a gambler in cursed games, but none of these have ever been your true calling. Try your hand at creative activity and discover the joy of productivity.
Klin receives the following profession:
Builder Strength +2, endurance +3, perception +3. The character spends a turn to create a barrier on 1 cell in front of him; the health of this barrier is equal to the attack divided by two, and physical damage to it is reduced by half.
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Although you are not participating in the poll, I would like to subtly emphasize the importance of your efforts as the organizer of a very pleasant event, to which we, the ladies, can be admitted as an exception. Thank you!
- And thank you, Lady Erefir! - A respectful bow. - Unfortunately, I cannot offer you to visit us again due to the specifics of our establishment, but know that I and the girls are rooting for you. Good luck in your new position!
- Erephir Linel Darvening! - He addresses the warrior as she (presumably) finishes with her assessments. - We've met again. How are things going since our last parting, are you having fun?
"Mmm, we golems don't experience real feelings, so..."
-- I'm spending my time productively, -- she agreed with Anpan. -- And how about you? Did you find anything interesting in the city today? Or maybe too much? -- she asked with a slight hint of mischief.Author
- And thank you, Madam Erephir! - A respectful bow. - Unfortunately, I cannot invite you to visit us again due to the nature of our establishment, but know that I and the girls are rooting for you. Good luck in your new position!
-- And all the best to you, -- the grandmaster waved goodbye.
- Not much yet, - the guy didn't fall for the trap, - I gave some gifts and had a meal here. Now I'm thinking about what to do next. Maybe you have some recommendations? By the way! Could I borrow your book about the Margel spouses? I think some of my friends would find it interesting.
Minako didn't answer immediately. Perhaps, to Beata, she seemed like a shy and quiet type of priestess, but in reality, she simply didn't have much to say in response. - Beata, I think you've already understood everything perfectly well on your own, - the young miko patted the woman on the head. - You know that you have sinned, and you are ashamed of your past, however, despite this, you are still trying to embark on a righteous path. You have found people close to you and want nothing more than good for them and other people. Therefore, my advice to you will be extremely simple - work hard for the future you most want to see, live according to your conscience, take care of those who enter your life, and do not blame yourself for what you cannot influence. For a faster effect, I can suggest that you do conscious good deeds - for example, you can donate money to our Temple, which will then be used to help in the restoration of the affected Kridear and the capital.
- T-thank you, - Beata sobbed again, calming down. - It's just... sometimes it's very difficult. Not always are my efforts visible, sometimes they lead to the opposite result, - she smiled sadly. - But, perhaps, you and Guiyosh are right... I should believe in myself, accept what my heart tells me, and act as I think is right and proper. Even if it's difficult... I can tell myself that I did what I thought was right, and I honestly believed that it would be better, right? And a donation sounds like a great idea! We collected money for donations with our performance, but I didn't add anything from myself 😅 It's a good reason to make up for it! She gets up. Her face is still wet with tears, but a familiar smile plays on her lips. - As they say - there is an easy way and there is a right way, right? Maybe I needed to hear that again. Thank you! She leaves and donates 235 rem, silently exchanges glances with Guiyosh, and shows him a thumbs up. Guiyosh is ready to enter.
- Not much yet, - the guy didn't fall for the trap, - he gave gifts and had a meal here. Now I'm thinking about what to do next. Maybe you have some recommendations? By the way! Could you lend me your book about the Margel spouses? I think some of my friends would find it interesting.
-- Recommendations... It's not an easy question, I haven't had much time myself, I've been busy. In Vishenka, you can win a useful prize for completing simple tasks with humor. In the palace of Amamus, there's a technology exhibition in collaboration with the ministry. Crag will make some of your equipment for a star, of higher quality. In Discordia, wishes are granted. And there's the Baldr school in the center - I haven't been there myself, but the guys praised it... These techniques normally require a whole month of training, but a teacher came to us who can teach everything in a day, of course, it's not cheap.
-- Lending the book... This is a personal gift to me from the author, and I'm afraid I can only lend it personally. Although I don't mind the idea itself, I understand your friends' thirst for knowledge. If they wish to visit Carneol, that's fine, I'll visit it too and help everyone who needs it to organize a literary day.
- Hello. - Bows. - Yes, I never cease to be amazed by the wisdom of the mentor... She is currently busy with ordinary temple duties, but if you wish, I can inform her about your visit.
— Tell her that she is doing a great job and that Garret came to visit. — ...and not alone... — Harold smiles mysteriously. — Ahem, if it's not too inconvenient to disturb her now, it's not something urgently important, we can come back later in the evening to check out the contests.
- Honor and respect to the new lord of the mountains, - accepts the money and the star, - you have done many things in your life: you have been a servant, a warrior, and a gambler in cursed games, but none of these have ever been your true calling. Try your hand at creative activity and experience the joy of productivity.
Klin receives the following profession:
Builder
—Could it be that even serving a worthy person turned out to be too difficult for me? — the mountain lord muttered to himself. For some reason, he missed the unique insight about underwear, or perhaps he simply took it for granted. —Well, that was very... very enlightening. Thank you.
Stepping away from the "stall," he pauses for a while, deep in thought, perhaps near the exit of the shop, or perhaps on his way to the next destination with his "team." —Well, things... — he finally breaks the silence with a profoundly wise statement. —It seems like I only heard two lines, but they were so accurate, as if my soul had been rewritten... It was definitely worth the money. With a forceful shake of his head, he dismisses the stream of thoughts: —I expected many things, although mostly disappointment, perhaps a little surprise. Even irony. But this verdict was definitely not something I anticipated. How many professions are there in the world? Should one believe in coincidence? Or... He stumbles mid-sentence, takes a deep breath, and thoughtfully rubs his forehead: —...Do you think there is such a thing as "fate" in this world? In my life, everything was harmonious: I had a homeland where I felt good, a loving family, no need, no trouble, no health problems. But I was inevitably drawn away from Crideraar, because I felt, like a magnet, that my calling awaited me somewhere under the mountain. As a result, I lost all of this, experienced all the bad things, and even turned into a dead man for dessert. And now, by a ridiculous coincidence, having avoided dragon wings, I first receive this title, and now I learn that my goal has always been to rebuild Crideraar, and that this was my true life's calling. Is that possible? Some overly pious person might dress in a white robe and declare himself a "messiah," but that's so ridiculous that it's almost laughable. The Mother Goddess holds the whole world on her mighty shoulders; her power is not in the details... But there is still some divine irony in this, don't you think? Or maybe I'm just getting carried away with nonsense. Oh, I completely forgot how impressionable I am, it's not worthy of my new title, I'm sorry. — he tried to dismiss it casually with a wave of his hand.
- Only unfriendly? I think you're messing with me, hinting that the song is so bad it makes your ears hurt, and listening to it increases willpower, right? You're hurting me deeply. - Despite what he said, he didn't seem offended.
- No, it's funny and even... romantic... but I feel like in this format, it could have destructive consequences. Author
- So, what do you say, will you be my wife? This song was a proposal, in case you didn't realize. And if not, I don't care about your new status; if you want to be a princess, be one; if you want to live in the forest, we'll live there. I'll take care of you and our children.
- So, I didn't go on a date, but I'll agree to marriage and "having a baby"? If I didn't know you better, I'd think you were joking, but that's totally your style. As it was... "The energy that sets you apart from the mass of narrow-minded city dwellers" or something like that, - she said with a gentle smile and a sigh. - I'm sorry, Heinous-kun, but my answer is no. You already know why, but now there's even more reason. You're right, it's not about status; it's irrelevant to me, especially since it doesn't give me any rights or privileges, only a headache. But to deny that today has had a significant impact would be arrogant and blind. I don't even have a vague idea of what the near or distant future holds; my planning horizon has shrunk considerably. Therefore, making any promises or even leaving things uncertain would be wrong and low. Besides, I already have one old promise to keep, and I need to fulfill it; otherwise, my word is worthless. I don't doubt the sincerity of your proposal, and I appreciate both it and your determination. But I have no other answer right now, - the "princess," twice my age, bows her head under the weight of her words.
- T-thank you,” Beata sniffled again, calming down. “It’s just… sometimes it’s very difficult. My efforts aren’t always visible, and sometimes they lead to the opposite result,” she said with a sad smile. “But, I guess you and Guiyon are right… I should believe in myself, accept what my heart tells me, and do what I think is right. Even if it’s hard… I can tell myself that I did what I thought was best, and that I honestly believed it would be better, right? And donating sounds like a great idea! We raised money for donations with our performance, but I didn’t add anything myself 😅. It’s a good opportunity to make up for that! She gets up. Her face is still wet with tears, but a familiar smile plays on her lips. “As they say, there’s an easy way and a right way, right? Maybe I needed to hear that again. Thank you!” She leaves, donates 235 rem, silently exchanges glances with Guiyon, and gives him a thumbs up. Guiyon is ready to go in.
- You understand everything correctly; the main thing is to have good intentions and not give up! Minako leads (shoeless!) Guiyon inside and is ready to listen to him.
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- Recommendations… It’s not an easy question; I haven’t had much time lately. In Vishenka, you can win a useful prize for completing simple tasks with humor. In the Palace of Amamus, there’s a technology exhibition in collaboration with the ministry. Kragg will make part of your equipment for a star, of higher quality. In Discordia, wishes are granted. And the Baldr School in the center – I haven’t been there myself, but people praise it… These techniques normally require a whole month of training, but a teacher came to us who can teach everything in a day, of course, it’s not cheap.
- Thank you, I understand!Author
- Borrowing the book… This is a personal gift to me from the author, and I’m afraid I can only give it to someone personally. Although I don’t mind the idea itself; I understand your friends’ thirst for knowledge. If they want to visit Carneol, that’s fine; I’ll go there too and help everyone who wants to organize a literary day.
- That’s fair. Well, I’ll tell them that, and I think your author will be happy if more people see his work! Okay, I won’t keep you any longer; goodbye!
Following Erephir’s advice, Anpan goes to the technology exhibition and evaluates the exhibits.
Purian-975 (P) How terrible. A person on their feet or riding a horse not only covers the distance they need but also strengthens their muscles, which is good. But this can weaken you, make you fat, and cause various diseases, not only of the body but also of the mind.
Light Sword Another product of scientific and magical perversion. It would be better if the creator went outside, took a deep breath of fresh air, touched the grass under his feet, and so on, instead of this.
Paired Hand Swords Maybe they’re useful for mowing grass?
Compass of Paired Attraction Useful for those who go into the forest or mountains.
Two-Handed Mechanical Sword Erephir Linel Darvening, I’m a little disappointed in you.
Daggers Vulgar.
Extractors No words – I can only roll my eyes, shake my head, or shrug, but I can’t convey that in text.
Pillow-Hug (Sonata Reim) Very… Decent. If they are sold, I will gladly support the manufacturer with rem.
Figurine Not bad either, but I would choose a different model.
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- Tell her she did a good job and that Garret came to visit. - …and not alone… — Harold smiles mysteriously. - Hmm, if it’s okay to distract her now, it’s not something urgent; if not, we can come back here in the evening to check out the contests.
Nodding in agreement, Sidonia first leaves the brothers and then returns in the company of Kalina Mellis. - Hello, Garret and…?
- Fair enough. Well, I'll pass it on to them, and I think your author will be happy if more people see his work! Alright, I won't keep you any longer, take care!
👍 From this point on, the Grandmaster will periodically automatically visit Carnelian, shamelessly taking advantage of the unlimited time.
Now, the girl made a small detour to the air dock, giving Lady Asukan the edited verses:Flanaravi
Flanaravi's fearsome gaze, believe, Can bind a maiden's will. If the sword and word of the ruler are more righteous, He will be able to turn enemies into servants.
Abeas
Abeas plays chess skillfully, He will not yield to any king in mind. The victories of his ancestors inspire him, But cruel fortune will bring plague.
And added a new one about Purian:Purian
A glorious knight, with an inquisitive gaze, A warm heart aches for the people. Purian desires to bring justice, He will convince the Senate and the Council.
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