Chapter 37

Two siblings

Raven’s part (lvl 170)

The battle yesterday was an unforgettable victory. The biggest one ever in Lolrenian history. However, the war is far from over. Frontmost posts and nearby ones were defeated to a point of no recovery yesterday. However it seems that Harlist Tal rallied the soldiers who weren’t injured or dead. They set up a post near the Lolrenian - Tal border and have been waiting for the reinforcement since. There were still many soldiers left for the Tal. Even worse, the Tal empire doesn’t seem like a country that would keep the Alkakine act of 1965. The act that prevents a person that died once from a battle to fight again in the same battle. If the person is fighting willingly, and is defending their property or houses, there can be an exception. However, the Tal empire is nowhere near defending their property and many soldiers are not fighting willingly. So it would be illegal if the Tal empire used soldiers that already died in this battle. Of course, it wouldn’t matter, but if we can prove that Tal empire is doing so we would get outside help, since the Alkakine act of 1965 has actual force against the violators. The only problem is that I can’t prove my proposition. Same problem has existed in the recent 56 years throughout history. There were some occasions that the Alkakine act of 1965 was thought to be violated. However, this couldn’t be proven 5 out of the 6 occasions. Only occasion proven was when the Hab Kingdom invaded semi-independent Saint Chellas in 1991 just before the declaration of independence. A spy of Saint Chellas managed to record the audio of the Hab King ordering the commanders to rearm the people who already died in that war. When the recorded audio was released, FGU, Runaenia, Kalania, North Sentinel Republic, Exel Union, Santania, Sandia, Denalo and Republic of Caylis VI (1972 ~ 2008) made a united announcement to the Hab Kingdom to stop the war at once, or they will be invaded. When the Hab Kingdom refused, they invaded the Hab Kingdom and ended the war in just 13 hours. On the other 5 occasions, what happened varies. On some, a country or two helped the accuser and made the war end. On others, the accusation didn’t work, and the war was over only after the worst. I hope this war doesn’t end that way. It probably wouldn’t need a lot of convincing for Runaenia and Kalania to join the war against the Tal Empire, but I don’t know if it will be enough.

Rasen’s part (lvl 155)

We traveled more than I expected. Instead of the Sencalaria, we made it to Relica before sunset. Relica is a small town that is 10km away from the North Sentinel - FGU border. The Mayor of Relica must have gotten the news that the Flame and Rasen was on their way because I saw him standing at the entrance of the town. I can tell he is a mayor because he is wearing a Mayor’s outfit for North Sentinel Republic.

“Welcome, Flame, Rasen and Catie. It’s an honor to see you.” he says in a formal voice and adds “Enjoy your stay in the Relica.”

“Thank you, Halinar” Flame answers in a thankful tone.

“How did you know we were coming though?” I ask in a suspicious voice, but his answering tone is calm and reassuring.

“I saw that Flame booked a room in our town’s inn, and I called her. She explained that she was coming here with you two.”

“Flame, next time you tell someone about us, please inform us. Will you?”

“Alright sorry, I will tell you next time.”

“Oh, and Flame, I decided to upgrade your room to VIP, enjoy your stay.”

“Thank you Halinar.” Flame says in a thankfuller voice than before.

As soon as Catie realizes what is happening, she starts shouting in excietment. “VIP? I never stayed in the VIP room before! I can’t believe I’ll be staying in VIP.”

I don’t know what VIP would be like in this very tiny town, but the expression on Catie's face is epic enough.

“What kind of things are in VIP?” Catie asks in a still excited tone. I hope the VIP lives up to its name or Catie will be disappointed.