Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

- We don't know... We'd like to find a couple of stars - to get new armor for Guiyoshi and enchant it, but we've already been everywhere and done everything.

- You shouldn't talk like that,” Ayano said with unwavering self-assurance, befitting an imperial princess of two planets. She ignored the physical (though not failing to gracefully dodge/mitigate the impact where possible) and, on one hand, predictable, yet on the other, surprisingly, reprimanded the relic for such reasoning. “It may seem obvious to you, or even to both of you, but from my perspective, I see people who, while unusual and somewhat detached from earthly reality, are still understandable. This may sound completely out of place at first, but… I, more than anyone, have experienced firsthand that in any situation, one can find new meaning, no matter how unsuitable one’s background may be. And no matter who you are, there is nothing wrong with striving for a better outcome. And even the concept of ‘outcome’ is flexible.” Simultaneously breaking free from all possible constraints, she looked the empress in the eye with utmost seriousness: “If you and she cannot currently find meaning for yourselves, then I fear you have no choice but to rely on the fresh perspective of others. If necessary, I will do it for you. And not just me. Phyr-dono, Sonata-chan, the criminal brothers – anyone. And not just us, the Bdeligms. A vast number of Anuzish’s sons and daughters inspired me to keep going, gritting my teeth, even in the most difficult moments, and to find something to hold onto. This is a universal value, regardless of the world involved. And here I am, even though half a year ago, I could have easily lost my mind. You may not consider my experience to be significant, but you must understand that, given my nature, it is something that even you cannot access, and it has meaning.” After a pause and a glance into the unknown, she continued: “I happened to hear something today. A glimpse into ancient times. A story about the time of the struggle against the cosmic squids, about the very event that laid the foundation for the current paradigm of existence. I heard this from third parties, not from you… but I don’t hold it against you. The story says that it was all a terrible misunderstanding. Top 10 anime misunderstandings, as they say. Is that true? You don’t have to answer. I was ready to believe that something like this was true even last summer. To be honest, this story lifted a weight off my heart in a way that nothing ever has before. I… I am truly happy that things are the way they are, and not otherwise, and that you are who you seem to be, and on top of that, I am not making a terrible mistake,” she said, masking a tear that had escaped her eye. “So, regardless… you are who you are at this moment in time, not who you were five thousand years ago. Yes, you shouldn’t ignore your origins, no matter how traumatic they may be. But you shouldn’t dwell on them as if they were your only destiny. You are who you are at this moment, according to all the factors that surround you. There is nothing strange or shameful about that. Times and people change, singularities, transcendences, whatever. Change is the natural order of things, both on Anuzish and everywhere else. And if your friend has become bored with spending her endless time, and you have some kind of conflict, then… we, the younger generation, will have to cheer you up, you seniors. It’s easy to give up on something old that seems outdated, no one argues with that, especially when you give it a dramatic flair. But you have to understand that for the overall picture, this will not be a ‘legacy,’ but merely your personal escape from reality.” Scratching her head and shaking it, Ayano lowered her gaze: “I’m sure all of this sounds like something an ant would say. But this is what my heart feels, even if it’s on a low level of understanding.”

- We don't know... We'd like to find at least a couple of stars - for new armor for Guiyoshi and for enchanting it, but we've already been everywhere and done everything.

-- One of the warrior's rules states that you shouldn't demand the impossible, but rather use what you have. Your grandmaster, as some say (although this is debatable), is the goddess of fire and metal, and there might be room in your room for another useful painting that a talented aspiring artist, or rather, an artist, can paint... -- a warm look at Beata. -- There's no need for you to cling to the past; who knows what Craig did before, let's look to the future. Moreover, someone has an artifact gathering dust in their inventory, doesn't he?

-- Alright, I guess I'll go to Carneol and change clothes, maybe.

-- It seems we owe you a great debt, especially me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart... -- the sorceress bows. -- Know that if I can offer any assistance that is within my power and appropriate to the situation... Well, as you have it written in your rules about wishes ) I will not refuse. However, I suppose it was already clear, based on logic and duty, but some things are better said.

- Very well, lady Erefir, I understand. If we need help in our family garden, I will definitely remember you.

- Even two! No, three! - chirped Beata, pinning another ice rose to Guion's armor. - 😅 - Hmm... But Guion still needs very, very strong armor! Otherwise, this artifact - Beata patted Guion on the chest - is very beautiful, but it doesn't offer much protection...

- Alright, lady Erefir, I understand. If you need help in our family garden, I will definitely remember you.

-- Family garden? An unexpected offer, but overall, I can quickly till the soil, – she replied to the joke(?) of the lady, who didn't understand why the word was in italics.

"Yes, I would use Apophis to quickly turn over the entire land and get rid of the weeds..."

- Even two! No, three! - Beata chirped, pinning another ice rose to Guion's chest.
- 😅
- Hmm... But Guion still needs very, very strong armor! Because this artifact, - Beata patted Guion on the chest, - is very beautiful, but it offers little protection...

-- We'll figure something out, – she waved at them.

Erefir first quickly goes back to the Purian square to check if Am is looking for her there, if Arivel has left, or if someone else is waiting for her there to say something...

- You call it a monstrous mistake, do you? Did it ever occur to you that Akonia is gathering herself piece by piece to plunge the world into the abyss of hopeless despair, or even destroy it altogether? Although, my actions have indeed led to a series of unfortunate events. If it weren't for me, my father would still be alive, Naeru and Aria wouldn't have been subjected to violence, the Schism of the Church wouldn't have happened, and many innocent people wouldn't have suffered. Therefore, I truly bring misfortune almost everywhere I go; this is a fact, both in life and in history. But you are right, Akonia is Akonia, and Naria is Naria; the sins and virtues of one cannot be applied to the other, even though we are both products of the same soul... I am glad that you see it this way.
Thoughtfully looking at the priestess, champion, and daughter, she circled her twice.
- Sometimes I think that my excessive attention to you is a burden, because at the very least, you probably didn't want to perform in front of the people today and become the subject of interest for the whole country, but I can't help myself. Do you remember your birth and the day we met on the terrace of what is now our home? At that time, I couldn't have imagined that things would turn out this way, but today I had an interesting thought: it's a good thing it was you. By making me fall in love with you, you not only gained the support of the ancient Bdeligmi for yourself, but also fundamentally changed my perception of aliens in general, so many of your comrades in cosmic (mis)fortune should be grateful to you for the fact that they can still breathe the air of Anuzish. However, I won't praise you too much, or I'll spoil you – this merit also belongs to Erefir and Kenshiro, whom I told you about earlier... It's a pity that I couldn't bring all of you aliens together. - With concern in her eyes and a slight anxiety in her voice, Naria completes her thought. - Soon, the turbulent times will be behind us; just a little more patience, and the night will give way to dawn, but before that moment, many things can still happen, so go, my daughter, I think your friends and your lover are already waiting for you.

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When Erefir returns to the square, she finds only Matthias counting money.

A couple is going to check the Upgrade and find out if it’s possible to insert exclusive runes not for stars, but for money.

- I don't offer such services... It was a one-time prize.

Returns to Carnelian to put on the dress left there.

- Then, please, enchant this to be indestructible...
Gion hands over the Arcanum and 1.5k gold (pays Beata).

Beata finishes the Earth skill branch for **6900** experience and spends **3500** experience to increase her Strength by 4, Luck by 1, and Charisma by 2 (Skill = 540, 422 experience remaining).
Gion finishes the Cosmos skill branch for **12200** experience, 376 experience remaining.

- ...yes. At some point, that's exactly what I thought. And what else could I think, in my position – or ours, if you count my "comrades" – given the current paradigm?... ...And yet, since you revealed a part of the picture to me, I've firmly decided to believe you, even if it was just your point of view, and it contradicted the beliefs of the rest of the world... That's why I went to the church – back then, in Farellia... I... I hope that one day I'll meet him again, and I'll be able to convince him to change his mind, however strange that may sound...
Withstanding his scrutinizing gaze, she responds with dignity:
- I remember, and I couldn't have imagined anything like that either. Regarding the attention... Of course, it was a burden. Someone like me isn't used to the attention of a huge number of people at once, especially with the kind of attention you generated. But still... I'm an adult, and I understand that not everything is under my control, and sometimes life requires adapting to it, even outside my comfort zone. In life, some undesirable things, suddenly perceived as a duty, begin to be perceived more easily. So... forget about it. The only thing is that it was somewhat excessively ironic that it coincided with my summer performance at the philosophers' guild...

However, I won't praise you too much, or I'll spoil you – this merit also belongs to Erefir and Kenshiro, whom I told you about earlier... It's a pity that I couldn't bring all of you aliens together.

- Kenshiro... Not a day goes by that I don't regret not being able to meet him. I... don't want to ask why.

Soon, this turbulent time will be in the past; just a little more patience, and the night will be replaced by dawn, but before that moment, a lot can happen, so go, my dear, I think your friends and your lover are already waiting for you.

- They're waiting, waiting... but if anything, don't think that this dawn will be able to manifest without you. Now you can plan anything you want, but the actual picture will always differ from the expected one. So – don't even think about anything stupid, like what you told me earlier about your friend. Remember that things never go as you plan them in your head – having left this high-flown, albeit sincere, remark for a cosmic personality 1,000,000 times wiser than her, she returned to all the other fighters.
...after passing by the organizer.
- Matthias-kun... I must still ask you to warn me in advance next time if, after the tournament, we are to face a fallen angel. We'll turn a blind eye to it this time, but if this is your plan for the future, you must work it out into a more acceptable format.
- Erefir-dono... - she bows at a 95-degree angle. - Now I have no doubts about you. You deserve your title like no one else in this universe. Thank you for saving my friends' lives.
Having finished this gesture, she hugs Cleona, Bajena, Azarina, Linette, Ahuli, and Ahuri, almost crushing their respiratory systems with this python-like embrace.
- I... I don't know what to say... except that I'm happy to see you alive and well, - she discreetly wipes away a tear.

- Erephir-dono... - she bows at a 95-degree angle. - Now I have absolutely no doubt about you. You deserve your title more than anyone else in this universe. Thank you for saving the lives of my friends.

-- Your Highness, without you, nothing would have happened, neither for me nor for those who fought afterward, -- replies the Nozenrot with an extremely respectful bow before continuing on with some medicinal matters.

"I would like to give credit to all the participants gathered together, but apparently, not in this lifetime. I think that's enough for now."

If I hadn't had enough DPS because of the Bee Queen, I would have had a meltdown (although the guys seemed to have everything under control, and I was really freaking out towards the end).

With a strained effort, he unclenches his stiff fingers. Klin plunges his blade, scorched by the boiling blood of the Magmatic Maiden, into the crater's ground and, swaying noticeably, lets out a deep breath. The question that had been echoing in his mind since the Empress's outburst until the last round finally freed his mind, leaving behind only a faint haze of fading fatigue. He throws off the pants he had wrapped around his hands, and the Kriedean wipes the ash from his face with them, and only now does he notice that the world around him has once again returned to its usual evening reality, as if the whole battle had been just another childish nightmare.

When Erefir suddenly fell, he clearly felt the inspiring forces leaving his body, resulting in a series of unfortunate misses against the stationary sacred mannequin. When the princess vanished into thin air, he felt the ground slowly slipping away from under his feet, and despair filled his soul. When, in the heat of the battle, he saw the surprised Sanex in the distance, his heart was filled with deep sadness. When a fiery flash streaked towards his beloved, he didn't dare to look away from the main target until the very end of the battle, fearing to lose the last of his strength to hold the sword in his hands.

"Well, old Crag, your mission to give your creation a legendary battle has finally come true, and no dragon whelp even came close. I owe you, legendary blacksmith, and you, alien artisan, and you, mountain inventor, a debt that I will probably never be able to repay."
Casting a final glance, filled with a touch of pride, at the raid DPS meter, the mountaineer finally looks around, making sure that no one else has suffered any serious harm.

"Your command today has clearly shown me what it means to be a true leader," he says to Erefir and Lynette. "When a battle song plays in your heart, and every strike feels four times stronger and faster than usual. It was a great honor for me to be under your support in this battle."

"Your Highness, ⛩️ is now my favorite symbol forever," he says to Aiyano. "Perhaps this was the most heartfelt support-damage build I've ever seen in my life. Without your support, this event would have ended in a completely different and much more disastrous outcome."

If he happens to meet the Empress's gaze, he politely bows to her, but doesn't force a conversation, because he has no important script to waste her time.

And then he leaves the sandy arena and rushes to the stands in search of Sanex.

—Your command today clearly showed me what it means to be a true leader, —he says to Erephir and Lynette. —When a battle song plays in your heart, and every strike feels four times stronger and faster than usual. It was a great honor for me to be under your support in this battle.

"I only became a count today, but my manners are as if I were born one. He is a worthy example to follow."

—For me, it was an honor to fight side by side, because now songs can be composed about your mighty blows, which were our trump card throughout the battle, —here there was an intentional "you," since Lynette was also nearby, and a little bit of pathos wouldn't hurt. —In general, the valor of each fighter was palpable, and if there weren't so many of you with different characters, some familiar and some not, already rushing about their business or thinking about something of their own, I would probably have bowed to each one.