Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

- Hmm... - Ayano commented, finishing writing the message, folding it, as usual, into an origami that couldn't be unfolded without leaving traces, and sealing it with wax. The message stated, without unnecessary details, that due to unforeseen circumstances, she would visit [55] only in the morning or afternoon, but there was no need to worry because she was again with a reliable person she knew, but this time within the city limits. Then, as an addition, it was noted that one shouldn't think too much about it beyond what was directly written.
- It's probably not necessary, but she wakes up very early, so just in case, it's better for her to receive it, - the underage delinquent finally finished with the highly secure sealing of this important state edict.

- Uh-huh, I see, - the Fury feigned such detached disinterest as she could, stretching and glancing at a spot on the wall. - So, he's got everything under control, I suppose. Oh, just so I know what kind of data you were exchanging? That way, I'll know how late I'll be up tonight, just a purely logistical question.

- He didn't go into details, so we only discussed general information. In particular, he was interested in information about abandoned properties, and he tried to obtain a map of the city's sewer system from the guard, but I don't know if he succeeded.

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- It's unlikely that this will be needed, but she wakes up very early, so just in case, it's better that she receives it, - the juvenile delinquent finally finished with the ultra-secure sealing of this important state edict.

- It will be done, Your Highness... - With uncharacteristic trepidation, Taikun accepts the letter.

city sewage system

- Arigato. And it was nice to hear words of support from you today at the coronation. I'm glad that you and others managed to survive the chaos of the past few weeks, Tai-kun. Knowing our lives, let's not make any assumptions about the future, but let's at least hope that things might get easier. Hope doesn't cost anything. Alright, go ahead if you still have things to do. I'll manage from here.

For a moment, the servant wanted to tell the princess about the incident that had occurred shortly after the coronation and explain the reason for his fear of the Empress and, indirectly, her daughter, but in the end, he refrained from doing so.
- Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness.
Bowing, he left her company and disappeared into the villa's interior.

- He didn't go into detail, so we only discussed general information. In particular, he was interested in information about abandoned properties, and he tried to get a map of the city's sewer system from the guard, but I don't know if he succeeded.

-- Your intelligence gathering is, as always, top-notch. Hmm, so we need to fill the bathtub in headquarters in advance, I suppose," said Erefir, clenching her fist.

The "search for hidden locations" plan, based on the assumption that the criminal is not in a hurry to leave the city, was in place – there were apparently reasons to believe that this was indeed the case. Let's assume. Abandoned properties are a good lead, and the sewer system too, if you think like a criminal. There's a good chance of finding a suitable location and spotting some traces of someone's activity there. Or maybe Amamus has a corresponding spell? Something to search for magical items would be useful; the Kumari watch must be radiating mana or some specific energy from another plane for hundreds of meters. Or a spell to search for a scent, since the item is saturated with it.

Of course, the problem is that if the item is actually in someone's inventory, the chances are much lower. Or it could be outside the city, under a stump, and there are enough stumps in the forest to last a lifetime. The nosenrotka itself would search for individuals; there probably aren't many professional thieves in Margel, and they've all left some kind of mark. But, apparently, that part didn't work out. The main thing is that Amec is doing a good job, following a scientific approach, and that gives me some peace of mind. Although it would be great to know where he is, but they gave him the compasses a little too late.

-- Thank you," said the redhead, after processing all of this in a fraction of a second. "I won't disturb your well-deserved rest from the perfect chaos anymore."

I wonder if Klin has already arrived for some evening work?

After feeding the parrot and filling its water dish, ensuring it has something to peck at in the morning, she decides to swap the third slot in the room with Beatine’s painting. Having finished a few more mundane tasks, she finally wipes her hands and goes outside to confirm whether the man in black she’s expecting is there, or not.

What's the reason for overtime?

“Okay, let’s walk home together then,” he concludes the drawn-out romantic scene with Saneksa. “Let’s check if everything is in place, you never know, there’s a lot of thieves around these days… And then I’ll drop by to see the guys, we haven’t really talked properly since the tournament.”

After filling the parrot's feeder and pouring some water so it has something to peck at in the morning, she decides to swap the third slot in the room for Beatina's painting. Having finished a few more mundane tasks, she finally wipes her hands and goes outside to confirm whether the man in black she's expecting is there, or not.

- Aye, I'm here, - the Lord waves to her from the other side of the gate, - my dear, I've been waiting for you!
Guard 1: 🤔
Guard 2: 🤨

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- Well, alright, let's walk home together. - He concludes the prolonged romantic scene with Sanex. - Let's see if everything is in order, you never know, there's been a lot of thievery lately... And then I'll drop by to see the guys, we haven't really seen each other properly since the tournament.

- I wouldn't want to part on such an eventful day, what if I get killed while you're gone, just so the villainous and vengeful arc about the Dark Count Kline Chegver can begin, but I understand... Duty calls and all that.

—You’re really scaring people, Miss Universe… We could even go somewhere together; it’s not like I have a top-secret mission.

- Just some lighthearted banter. Don't overthink it, - 🤦‍♀️. - Her Majesty has been informed. Keep your eyes peeled, soldiers; who knows what this evening and tomorrow may bring? Many people are counting on you.
Giving the soldiers an encouraging nod, she walks towards the gate:
- What are you shouting about? Can't you see what time it is? - she sighs. - Alright, where do we go next?

—You're really scaring people, Miss Universe... But we could go together, it's not like I have a top-secret mission.

—I like this option better! —She grips his arm tighter. —Let's go!

"Well, maybe it's for the best, after all those Jokers."

The guys are going to visit Carneol, where they encounter...

- Just some jokes. Don't take it to heart, -🤦‍♀️. - Her Majesty has been informed. Keep your eyes peeled, soldiers; who knows what this evening and tomorrow may bring? Many people are counting on you.

- It will be done, Your Highness! - They repeated the phrase and saluted.

- Why are you shouting? Haven't you seen what time it is? - he sighs. - Okay, where to next?

- On my watch, it's never too late or too early to declare my boundless love for you. So, where to, to XXX and to bed? We can grab a bite to eat if you want; there's a cafe on the first floor.

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"Well, maybe it's for the best, after those Jokers."

The guys are going to visit Carneol, where they encounter...

Everyone (apparently) except Kilik.

Erephir, after saying goodbye to Penny, also returns. -- Oh, I see that everyone is here now, and the Blade remembered the promise, -- the redhead didn't seem embarrassed at all by the presence of Sanex among them. -- We need to discuss a few things with you. This is... How unpleasant it was to talk about this, and in such a casual manner. She wanted to climb the walls, but she couldn't show it in front of her companions. Couldn't? Interesting, why not. Why is she so stubbornly portraying herself as a heroine, knowing and understanding everything about herself? She doesn't care about applause and everything else, so why try so hard and constantly maintain a certain facade? What would the Hero of the Origin, a true hero, do in her place? How much truth would he tell them? "... I can't say that Alaria is dead. If they see the philosophical sword hanging over them, if they are afraid of something like that, they will simply stop living. Only I become stronger from the blows of fate, it's time to accept this, but they won't be able to. Or maybe that's for the best? Just tell them to leave while things are still good? I'll manage here on my own. I'll hire new people...." ( This turmoil was not as clearly reflected on her face as it was inside, although it wasn't completely hidden. -- First, Her Majesty decided to dismiss Riya... Um, Alaria. Doran. I'm ashamed that I became an unwitting catalyst for this decision, as we went to the audience together during the day, and I... missed something. -- a pause for realization. -- She was a valuable ally to us, and it will be difficult to find a replacement, no, it's actually completely impossible, but there's nothing we can do about it now. In the future, except, I suppose, for Count Chegver, all contacts with the Suzerain will go through me. We won't cut off initiatives, but I will filter them. Another pause, filled with the shame of the situation, that the Carnelians didn't even say goodbye to their battle companion. -- The security of pockets and headquarters is the second important topic for all of us. Today, a thief stole a useful artifact from me, and it was a gift from Lady Naera, and then (or maybe before that) he broke into the safe. I believe that the events are related, at least they acted together, as there is a special audacity combined with professionalism. Amamius Okikot is still on the trail, but regardless of the outcome of this story, we need to think about security measures. I think the easiest thing is to hire servants for constant protection of the headquarters. We can also design special protection -- although I would leave that for the future fortress, but I have an idea for a safe that cannot be opened without triggering a special trap, and the thief's skills and equipment will hardly matter. "For example, if the floor is lava, and the walls are lava, and everywhere there is all-consuming lava, and in the middle, deep in the lava, there is a safe, then only I, with full protection from physics and fire, or someone else with the same level, can get through... but there are only a few people like that. But that's not the only option. The main thing is that the weak point of any trap is the trigger; a trap without a trigger and without conditions has a level of reliability that is not so easy to achieve." -- We should also come up with something against spies and pickpockets. In general, looking at Craig's creations, I have a feeling that I am not using the various technical possibilities well enough, but let's discuss this, maybe someone has a ready-made solution? By the way, -- the redhead takes out one of the paired attraction compasses and carefully disassembles it (so that she can later reassemble it) using the Baldr School of Metal. -- Aha, -- she said after a detailed examination. -- I see. Well, then a simple solution: we can put such marks on valuable items and wallets, like the ones inside the compass, and the arrows will point to them. This will allow us to track down the stolen items, and even the thief in the crowd, if we react quickly. The downside, of course, is obvious: we can't get enough of these compasses, and it would take a lot of effort for me to assemble them. Although, can we make them with multiple arrows? Hmm. -- As for spies, I can't think of anything except singing floors, but I think we'd go crazy from them.