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Like other brothers before them, they are greeted by the sight of a mysterious foreigner. She watches them expectantly.

"It must be Riela S., whom Kalina mentioned. She looks a bit strange, and why is she dressed like that? Probably to emphasize the allure of the company."
— Good day, — Garrett addresses the foreigner and nods towards the announcement. — It would be interesting to hear about yourself, and my brother would agree, wouldn't he?
— Of course. — Harold confirms. — There's so much going on, a whole crowd of named characters, it's easy to forget who you are.
— Especially considering that we are such specific individuals that we stand out from the rest. — the elder quickly scans the list. — So, an individual approach, hmm? Can we learn more?<

- Never trust experts who will tell you something about this with an expression of unwavering confidence, even if they publish a smart book or speak on television or the internet, - gathering her thoughts, Ayano finally says. - Except for me, because my method is empirical. So, over time, I came to the conclusion that the "designation" of colors is very conditional and limited by the peculiarities of our personal human perception at the species level. You know, like it is believed that some animals do not distinguish colors, but are only able to determine a dark and light shade, or like a bug is not able to feel human emotions, so our spectrum of perception is not very complete. For example... If we start with the simplest and take the blue color, which represents an inanimate soul - it will be an undead, for example. It seems simple, clear, and without frills, because it does not think, but exists in automatic mode. But what if it's a ghost or your vampire, who are aware of themselves? Perhaps you will see some minimal difference in shade, but it will not be comparable to the actual difference between these entities. Therefore, our eye puts these different entities under the same heading, unable to understand the nature of once-living matter. Perhaps this is something like a block in the human psyche that arose during its development as a species, or maybe it was laid down by the gods at the creation - whatever form it takes, but dead is dead, and the only approach to pacification applies to it. Something similar can be said about aliens - despite their complete similarity, you will not see anything like the aura of a local person in them. Why is that? I think this is the result of the astrological transfer process. Perhaps this is the "energy" used for this transfer. If this is true, then perhaps, if the alien is not constrained by the swiftness of human existence, then someday it may have a chance to gradually get rid of this side effect? Who knows, maybe by "naturalizing," it will be able to gain an additional chance to get into the Anuzish cycle after death? Or maybe this is wrong, and the same system described above applies here, with the rejection of foreign matter. But if you think about it, "foreignness" is an artificial concept. We all live in the same universe, and our existence is quite natural for it, - she paused thoughtfully. - And let's take other species examples. Purple is the color of cosmic squid invaders. Why not green? It's unclear, but the theory of residual energy can explain it. Again, there are no fundamentally different shades in them - something like this is incomprehensible to a local person. And what can be said about pink? As I was told, Stallia-sama is a relic of many millennia ago. Okay. What about Akonia? Can she be considered a weakened version of herself? And what was there before her, or has she existed since the beginning of time? Let's add Trude-sama to this list. She is not a singularity, and I highly doubt that she has half a million hit points, but in this row, she will look quite organic. Our eye will not see any difference, probably because chthonic and divine matter, even if it is only a small grain of it, is just as fundamentally incomprehensible? And let's take cyan, like Ahuli and Ahuri. Again, no significant diversity, although nothing that is inherent to us is alien to them. A mystery? A mystery.
Taking a few sips of mineral water, she moves on:
- And finally, we come to the most ordinary people. We have white, gray, black, gold, and red. In my house, red meant a demon, but here it means a curse that has enslaved a person's soul, and if before I saw something like this only in the context of Akonia's fragments, then over time I realized that it can also happen "in everyday life," when the curse arose for some other reasons. Okay. So, nominally, a book-television expert will tell you that white is good, gray is not very good, and black is bad. But this is an absolute dilettantism, based on vague cultural and perceptual aspects. In my tradition, for example, white is the color of death. And not just the shroud in which the dead are wrapped, but at the most folklore level. And how many "broken" whites I have met - it's hard to remember right away. So, I came to the conclusion that this shade means something... like the level of a person's reflection and faith in their own infallibility. This is not a strictly strict dependence, but mathematically speaking, if a person is carefree, does not strain too much about what his actions will lead to or how he is perceived from the outside, and sometimes does not even put much mental effort into realizing his life, then with a high probability you can expect exactly the white color. Someone might tactfully rephrase this as "being in a state of harmony," and such a definition may make sense, but it can also lead perception down the wrong path. In contrast, by black, I mean a person who is inclined to a high level of reflection and awareness, understanding both himself and the world around him. He may or may not commit bad deeds, be happy or unhappy in life - in fact, this will not matter, so I consider this distinction from experts to be the most false. And if we take gray... In this format, it can mean both a transitional stage between awareness and thoughtlessness, and the presence of some problems that burden the heart. But in reality, due to being on the border of temperaments, it can mean almost anything, it is the most vague of all options. And gold, for example, is possessed by our grandfather-blacksmith, Linetta-dono, Kayasa-kocho, Mellis-sama. What do they all have in common? That they have dedicated their lives to a specific craft or path, or have some super-unique abilities in their arsenal? Well, okay, but they are not golems, they also have their own emotions, hopes, and reasons for concern, so why do we only see gold, but not black, white, or gray? Does this mean that a person has rejected everything earthly, plunging headlong into work? ... It sounds doubtful. An expert will say - "they have the potential for great deeds," but many others have it too, who do not share this pigment, and sometimes even more than they do. I once saw a golden bandit who lived like a homeless person and robbed random passers-by for a couple of hundred rem. Soooooo......... returning to what I started with - all this division is very conditional, it "means" exactly what you can derive empirically yourself. Perhaps my experience is limited only to my sample, yours would be different, the patriarch's would be the third, and if we combine all the studies, then we could get a cross-sectional picture, but even so, it will still not correspond to all possible cases, - shrugging, the priestess-scientist-psychiatrist finally finishes this boring highly intellectual lecture.

- Oh-oh-oh! - Lord rejoiced. - See, you said so.

- Colonialism, - Ayano muttered. - Just a slightly exotic design that they hadn't seen before, and now they decided to appreciate it highly in order to show off their taste for the cultures of small oppressed peoples...
Despite the grumbling, she still felt a little better, because a lot of physical and mental effort was ultimately put into something that began as vague melancholic scribbles.

- Innocent purity, virginal beauty... - He looks at Ayano. - Well, yes, you can't argue with the truth.

- Please don't go there... - innocence sighs, covering her face with her hand. - I don't believe in this result - the beauty contest showed my real rating - but I believe in Penelope-san's damage control. It's not the actual votes of people that matter, but how they will be counted...

—How interestingly the places are scattered... On the one hand, you agree with the distribution of prizes, but on the other hand, it's a pity for our guys; it seems the local aesthetes didn't appreciate them...

- Well, you can't always be the winner in everything...

—Well, that's the base, no more, no less.

- The base?.. Whose base?

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"It must be Riela S., whom Kalina mentioned. She looks a bit strange, and why is she dressed like that?... Probably to emphasize the captivating nature of the company."
— Good day. — Garrett addresses the foreigner and nods towards the announcement. — It would be interesting to hear about yourself, and my brother would like to hear too, right?
— Of course. — Harold confirms. — There's so much going on around, a whole crowd of named characters, it's easy to forget who you are.
— Especially considering that we are such specific individuals that we end up in a different category among all the options. — the elder quickly scans the list. — So, an individual approach, hmm? Can we learn more?

- So, everything is as it should be, except for the things you didn't want to part with, perhaps?

The November cover is by far the best.

-- There was no doubt about it, -- he said with satisfaction. Ah, where is Amamius? The further you go, the more worried you become. It's a bit like the recent situation with Kalina's mission, when she disappeared for a few days on Wakamo. But there was nothing to be said; he sent him on the mission himself, so he'll have to wait and not even be able to listen to the contest results together.

- Well, you can't always be the winner in everything...

—On one hand, yes, but on the other... When else will we have the opportunity to be winners? I'd like to say, let's meet again next year at the persimmon festival and sort out the prize places (without prizes), but it's clear that life isn't that simple and predictable, otherwise there wouldn't be a memorial plaque. Never mind, a small digression. —raising his head, he briefly gazed at the dark blue sky.

- Base?.. Whose base?

—Carneola 🏠. Language barrier, damn it. Hmm... And do you remember if this was all the contests for today? Or is there something else planned for the end?

- Well, one thing is certain – it adds some color to the life of an observer. And you know, there's a theory that you can determine a person's character and their predisposition to a certain pattern of behavior by their facial features, and the color of their soul is somewhat similar to that. It wouldn't be a compliment to me, but I would still be uneasy if you were in the company of other dark-skinned people... Or rather, more uneasy than in the company of white people – I would be worried in any case. I think that, statistically speaking, such stereotypes make sense. But if you think about it, you are the most valuable thing to me, and I would rather entrust your safety to Sonata or Naria, and the color is just a minor detail. You are, of course, not an object to be spoken of in this way, but I think you understand what I mean... And I have a guess about the Onyx. I think their color signifies their immunity to the changes that people are prone to. For example, you have greatly influenced me, and it is possible that one day my color will change to another, while they will remain as they are, regardless of the circumstances. That's the impression they made on me. And about other shades, I don't remember Tawa having tentacles... Do you think she's hiding them somewhere? What did you talk about with her, by the way?

- Colonialism, - muttered Aiyano. - Just a slightly exotic design that they hadn't seen before, and now they decided to appreciate it highly in order to show off their taste for the cultures of small, oppressed peoples...

- We should build such a place somewhere nearby so that you can go there not only in your thoughts but also physically. You already have Kamimori, but something more personal wouldn't hurt, would it?

- I'll ask you not to go down that path... - sighs innocence, covering her face with her hand. - I don't believe in this result - the beauty contest showed my real rating - but I believe in Penelope-san's damage control. It's not the actual votes of people that matter, but how they will be counted...

- And I do believe. You should improve your objectivity and finally understand how smart and beautiful you are... Okay! I think this might be our last chance to participate in something else, you wanted to join an adventurer's guild, or am I mistaken?

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- Carneola 🏠. Language barrier, damn it. Hmm... Don't you remember, is this all the contests for today? Or is there something else planned for the end?

- No, I don't think so, we can still go somewhere while the remaining events are still open. For example, to join the adventurers.

- Perhaps such calculations also make sense. Someday I will write a full-fledged work on this topic, which will address this issue in full.

And about other shades, I, for example, don't remember Tava having tentacles... Do you think she hides them somewhere? What did you talk about with her, by the way?

- Maybe so. In the now-defunct museum of the empire's conquests, I once learned that some of these representatives could change their form, - she gazed into the distance. - Well, just about the near and distant future. She confused things, as sometimes happens. I'm curious to know if you have any plans for tonight? Maybe you were going to go somewhere?

- We need to build such a place somewhere nearby, so that you can go there not only mentally, but also physically. You already have Kamimori, but something more personal wouldn't hurt, right?

- A very special landscape is needed. It needs to be built somewhere in the mountains or on the rocks, where it will be impossible to walk, otherwise the whole point is lost, and in addition, it should be hidden from the outside by forest vegetation. It will not be easy to find something like that in the vicinity.

- And I believe. You need to improve your objectivity and finally understand what a clever and beautiful person you are... Okay! I think that this may be our last chance to participate somewhere else, you seemed to want to join an adventurers' guild, or am I mistaken?

- I wanted to, but I suspect that it is already closed. In addition, I still have a coupon for three essays in philosophy and my last star. I absolutely do not want to go to the casino and lose a kidney there - with my luck, that is exactly what will happen - and the games themselves are not interesting to me at all. But she invited me there... after our battle, when I was almost erased from the canvas of the universe, these arguments do not seem so weighty, but the feeling of camaraderie begins to play with new colors.

Yeah, something like that... About the near and distant future. She's been a bit vague, as she sometimes is. I'm curious, did you have any plans for tonight? Maybe you were going to take care of some business?

- Hmm? Nah, today's been busy enough, - said the man, who had spent half of the day lounging on a tree branch in the park, waiting for his princess to arrive, - but now I'm thinking I might have made a mistake. Maybe I should have come up with some evening plans for you?...

- A very special landscape is needed. It has to be built somewhere in the mountains or on cliffs, where it won't be accessible on foot, otherwise the whole point is lost, and it should also be hidden from the outside by forest vegetation. Finding something like that in the vicinity will not be easy.

- In the Elysian Mountains to the south, you're sure to find a place like that, but you might be disturbed by dragons and other creatures there, so it's unlikely to be as peaceful, that's true.

- I wanted to, but I suspect that everything is already closed there. Besides, I still have a coupon for three essays at the Philosophers' Guild and my last star. I absolutely don't want to go to the casino and lose a kidney there - with my luck, that's exactly what will happen - and I'm not interested in the games at all. But she invited me there... after our battle, when I was almost erased from the fabric of the universe, these arguments don't seem so important, but the feeling of camaraderie begins to take on new colors.

- With or without your luck, I don't think anything will happen to you... In the worst case, I'll pay for you. Okay, let's go. - He picks her up again. - Where would you like to go, my ogre?

- Hmm?... Nah, today's already been a busy day, - said the man, who had spent half of the day lounging on a tree branch in the park, waiting for his princess to arrive, - but now I think I might have made a mistake. Maybe I should have come up with some evening or nighttime activities for you?...

- No, that's not why I asked... Never mind, forget about it for now.

- In the Elysian Mountains to the south, you'll definitely find a similar place, but you might be disturbed by dragons and other creatures, so it's unlikely to be as peaceful, that's true.

- Dragons >>> harpies. Maybe, if you camouflage the dwelling well enough, they won't notice it?

- With your luck, or without it, I think you'll be fine... At worst, I'll pay for you. Alright, let's go. - He picks her up again. - Where would you like to go, my ogre girl?

- The ogre girl would like to do some heavy lifting, throw the shot put, and all that. So, let's go to the guild, maybe it's still open...

- And harpies might also be there, so you'll have to eliminate them first.
A red-and-white woman and a red-and-black man arrive at the Grand Prix, where 11 trials are in full swing.
- Maybe I can make a headband with your name on it while you're running and jumping?

- I'll feed them so they don't cause trouble. It will be a symbiotic relationship. - Better not... Ahem! Konbanwa, - Aiyano greeted the staff (?). - What's going on here today?

- I'll feed them so they don't misbehave. It will be a symbiotic interaction.

- Better not... Ahem! Konbanwa, - Aiyano greeted the staff (?). - And what's going on here today?

- Your Highness! - The staff member rejoiced. - Today, we are holding a competition for the best adventurers in 12 different categories. Would you like to test your skills?

Meanwhile, the winner of the tournament was announced on the forum.


And also, the results of the Baldr event: Lua Saint-Luna could boast 10 students and ✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹✹ (34) earned stars.

- Hmm, so that's what it is... - the highness drawled, realizing that in the next competition for boars, they would definitely be thoroughly humiliated. - Well, let's try it out, since it's free. We'll grace you with our presence.

- Let's go.
To keep the innocent and pure ogre from getting bored, the Lord decides to keep her company.

Challenge 1 - boxing pear
Aiyano: 17
Lord: 9

Challenge 2 - plank
Aiyano: 17
Lord: 13

Challenge 3 - darts
Aiyano: 13
Lord: 86

Challenge 4 - obstacle course
Aiyano: 27
Lord: 12

Challenge 5 - dice roll
Aiyano: 9
Lord: 11

Challenge 6 - meditation in an ice hole
Aiyano: 12
Lord: 16

Challenge 7 - logic tests
Aiyano: 2
Lord: 5

Challenge 8 - 100-meter dash
Aiyano: 2
Lord: 11

Challenge 9 - prayer
Aiyano: 0
Lord: 6

Challenge 10 - smile
Aiyano: 96
Lord: 35

Challenge 11 - speech
Aiyano: 14
Lord: 2

Total
Aiyano: 209
Lord: 206

- He could have just given up... But I guess you were right back then. Run 2 meters and collapse, mumbling something incoherent without knowing the official prayers, fail to solve a single puzzle about Nirianna Melvans's bank vault, jump out of a November ice hole... And then, give one guilty smile, and everything will be forgiven, - Aiyano looks at the printout of the fun races with great doubt. - Something is clearly wrong with our universe...