Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

—It sounded like you were drawing a devout worker into some kind of secret conspiracy... Isn't natural energy contained in gemstones? That's what it said in the starting post. But I'm more interested in what Erefir would say, how many of her projects are based on their work...

- Well, if it's not bad, then fine - I accept it. Or is it "he accepts it"? How is it correct?

- Well, I'm not against your help and, most importantly, your company, but will Naria and Lord let you go there?...

- Thirty-three... Probably? Or maybe not. To be honest, I didn't count. It's just a number.

- Erephir came by today and borrowed it to read.

Guillon pulled Beata outside.
 - Well, you didn't let me talk, - she pouted.
 - I think the alcohol hasn't worn off on you yet, - he sighed. - You came down too hard on him, he clearly wasn't thrilled with you.
 - Fine, maybe you're right... 😔 I can be a bit rowdy. But I supported that girl properly! Maybe she was inspired by my performance yesterday?!
 - Maybe... Alright, let's head to the pier and see what's there.

- That's the beauty of science, Klin, it never stands still, and what was written in the past is not necessarily true in the present or future. And Erephir isn't particularly religious, so these news probably won't affect her much, will they?

- It's Егоза. But don't overthink it. First and foremost, you are Ahulichka.

- Uh... About Edgelord-kun... Or is that no longer appropriate? And is it Lord-san? Or Ravenage-san?... Anyway... - rubbing her elbow, she looks away uncertainly. - ...Well, never mind. Maybe it's not the right time.

- And on average, how long do you live? What is the lifespan, if we don't take into account death in battle and all that, but only old age?

- Do I look like one of them here? - Ahuli asks first.

There, Krasotyulya and the others spent half a day persuading me to wear these ears. What a shame...

And then they actually measured with a ruler and protractor the angles and distances from which, according to the contract, such open knees could be depicted.

I like the last one the most.

And as for the cafe - you better not know how many hours it took me to be able to express exactly that emotion. My face hurt the next day - I overloaded these muscles. It feels like it's imprinted on me and still is.

I wonder why Erefir-dono is walking around with that magazine?

—I understand, sometimes you think you've found immunity to something, but then you get ignored about something you didn't even know about. 🤔... No, I don't think it will have an impact, but it's still interesting from the point of view of the nature of things...

—...However, I think we can agree that gems are beneficial to us, and you can never have too many of them. And that's why I have a great offer for you, Sir Quentin! Don't hang up, it won't take more than a minute of your time... Okay, okay, I won't try to make you laugh a third time with this clowning. —he scratched his head guiltily. —Seriously, the thing is, the day before yesterday I promised the owner of "Abundance" to pass on your contact information. Assa Kombini, I don't know if you know her personally, but she's been in her position for quite some time. Due to the unstable economic situation in the capital, her company needs to establish business connections. Given their virtually unlimited supply of gems in the game mechanics and your almost equally unlimited technical inventions, I thought you might be interested in meeting and talking in a business context. After all, making useful connections is the best thing the free market has given us, and it certainly won't hurt anyone if all parties can benefit from it. Even if nothing comes of it, at least it will be easier to stay afloat in the future...

- Klin... 😞... - After a brief glance at Sanex, Quentin returns his attention to her companion. - I suppose that even discussing this could put my life and yours at risk, but... if it remains between us, it's unlikely to be a problem. The thing is, besides this interesting fact about the gems, I also recently learned that I may have inadvertently contributed to the death of the founder of Erathia. So, I don't want to get involved with this shop, even if its owner has changed.

—...This isn't the kind of crime story I expected to hear today... —he thought deeply about something, glancing around cautiously. —I... I don't think you should blame yourself for something you didn't intend. There wasn't any intention, was there? ...However, life has turned out such that I promised to help the new owner in any way I can. And although we are not going to take any risks, understanding this dark situation, if you have any cautionary advice or tale, we are ready not only to keep it secret but also to immediately follow it.

- His-his-his... - Ahulichka savored the word. - You could use it to name some gang or company. And do you remember those bandits, uh, gentlemen of the road? - Suddenly, old acquaintances came to her mind. - I wonder how they are doing?

- Ho-ho...? - Sonata narrowed her eyes cunningly. - Ideally, we could use his combat potential in the upcoming campaign, like with the coven, but I don't know how I'll look you in the eye if something happens to him, so maybe he should just stick to running the cafe.

- Everyone is different. Some live for forty to fifty years, while others find even a few hundred years to be too short. Unlike humans, we, they, are very different, Ayano-sama. You can even look at our external differences - Ahuri and I are quite petite compared to some of our fellow countrymen.

- Honestly, not really... If you want, I can break or saw them off, and you can wear them instead of these slippers... Then it will be authentic.

- But why be ashamed, Ayano-sama? Bajena wears them and feels perfectly fine. Or am I not understanding something about human bodies?

- You came up with a very good idea, - Sonata nodded approvingly, - considering that you are now a princess, it would be problematic if the agency's photographers had more specific pictures of you.

Ahuli looked at the strange, elongated object that Ayano was gently holding in her hand with some suspicion, but she didn't dare ask what it was.

- Fine, - the katana empress waved her hand, - you have that smile every time you chat with... Minako, for example.

- Maybe she's your fan, - Ahuli suggested.

- ...Have you ever heard the story of Empress Shen? Historians believe she was very frivolous, unfaithful, headstrong, and many other things, but there is another version, according to which she was first slandered and then killed by a group of people who control a large business and the media in Margel; according to this version, the suicide of her husband, Bertal, was also staged by them. I tend to think that Darius of Plenty fell victim to the modern members of the same group because, as a foreigner, he achieved too much success and fame.

- True feelings develop over time, and this applies to both people and things. - Grisha nodded towards Garrett's gloves. - On the store shelf, they would be just an unremarkable pair, but if they accompany you through cold winters, bloody battles, and hard work, then some personal sentimentality towards them will inevitably arise.

- Well, yes, that's true... Parents always know better than young fools.

- Oh, Ayanushka. - She said, looking at the cover. - Now I'm looking and thinking, maybe I should have given her a higher score after all? She won even without my vote, but still, she looks very cute here. Oh, and someone got lucky... - She takes the magazine. - Thank you, I will definitely read it and deliver it personally later.

And Erephir isn't particularly religious, so these news probably won't affect her much, right?