Arknights : Final Rebirth - Gladius Belii

[E] Chapter 11 - 1078, Balancing Act, Fall Grün

"Mono/Dialogue"

'Inner thoughts'

Narration

[Message/Communication Apparatus]

Date: December 1078

Location: Somewhere in Southwestern Kazimierz.

POV: Narrator

Kawalerielki was deemed to be the purest form and example of a technologically radical level of change. The historic mobile city had been refurbished from a mostly administration stronghold into a gigantic trade hub on Terra, rivaling other mobile cities that had their early starts on industrialization decades if not centuries ago.

Inhabitants of this mobile city also show an extremely high level of cultural acceptance, it can be seen through its numerous and varied social strata without noticeable discrimination. This level of tolerance allowed a much more fluid exchange of social mobility as long as they knew how to capitalize on an opportunity.

Of course, the infected are not included, but compared to Ursus gulag, open oppression in Victoria, and the dubious capitalistic venture of Columbia pioneering settlers, they're comparable with the Leithanien infected in terms of treatment. Being grouped up somewhere and generally left alone... which will soon change after a certain event in the future...

But that's a story for another time.

Now let us focus on the primary subject of interest.

The situation around Kawalerielki has become even more peaceful than ever due to the diligent efforts of a certain Pythian lady. Her reputation had more or less normalized with the 3 factions of Kazimierz. She of course has more under-the-table dealings with Adeptus, how very surprising that even they know how to play dirty... anyway.

The most prominent ties were with the Nearl family specifically. No matter how hard she had tried to keep it hidden, the truth finally surfaced. It is puzzling who actually won out on their relationship, Nearl giving her a shield or her giving Nearl a deadly venom-coated sword.

Nyx had even grown closer to the Nearls family as a whole, especially with Młynar and Margaret, both have their respective reasoning and cause. Of course, it alarmed the K.G.C.C. but several chairmen dismissed it since they have, self-proclaimed, a rather close relationship with Nyx who just nods and does her work as ordered without too much of a fuss.

Młynar is pleasantly surprised to have someone almost his equal in pure swordsmanship, Nyx is learning from him in the matter of stance, derivation, and incorporating swordsmanship into her usual dagger-style combat while in exchange giving him help during his usual excursion as the Tenebrous Hero with his merry band of adventuring folks.

Margaret meanwhile, had come to adore Nyx due to her knowledge and a lot of otherworldly stories she never heard before. Then there is the matter of how caring Nyx has become of her, to the point of Margaret, reflexively, calling her Aunty. Margaret was about to apologize for that, only to be hugged warmly. She doesn't understand why her new aunty looks conflicted when Margaret aspires to be a Knight, but Nyx ultimately supports her.

During that time, Nyx had also learned about a branch family member who doubled as a lady-in-waiting named Zofia, who seemed to be only 2 years older than Margaret. She also had noticed to be very observant and showing talent in commanding and decision making.

Iolanta had informed her that she was expecting a second child. If the child turns out to be a boy, she would name him Zawisza. If the child turns out to be a girl, she would name her Maria. If twin? Well, Schnitz and Iolanta had yet to reach a common consensus...