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February 5, 2017
You Can Change the World with The Power of A Smile.
"The power of a gun can kill and the power of Fire can Burn. The power of wind can chill and the power of the mind can learn. The power of anger can rage inside until it tears u apart. But the Power of a Smile especially yours can heal a frozen Heart." – Tupac Shakur
There are a hundred languages around the world, but a smile speaks them all.
Have you ever been in a sour mood and then someone has come along with a huge smile that changes your day your mood. Perhaps a baby has just looked up at you and smiled? Or perhaps a stranger has just passed by you. How did this make you feel? When speaking with a person you are talking to or you are surrounded by others that are smiling, you yourself can't help but smile.
A smile has special powers! You can calm fear, insecurity, hurt and anxiety not only in yourself but in those that are experiencing those feelings. The next time someone is feeling sad, scared, nervous, whatever it may be, smile with them and see how this makes them feel? Smiling heals the soul and soothes the heart.
A smile is a contagious thing! Give to the world and the world will give back to you. Smile at the world and you will receive one in return. You will brighten the day of those around you and you will make a difference in their lives… simply by smiling!
Smiling throughout life will NOT mean you won't get wrinkles… I wish it did! Smiling, however, means that you will show permanent marks of happiness when you speak with those even in your later years, you will automatically be smiling. You use fewer muscles to smile than you do when frowning! Hopefully, you're smiling now. If not, smile now!
When you're smiling, no doubt you feel better which leads to optimism a much better time than when you're not! Smiling simply makes you feel better! Imagine the wellbeing you display and how inspiring you will be to others.
"I will never understand all the good that a simple smile can accomplish." – Mother Teresa
"If you ever want to tap into a superpower that will let you and everyone else around you live a longer, healthier happy life…… SMILE"
"I believe that a smile is one of the most powerful and most underrated gifts that we, as humans, possess. It embodies our ability to create and our ability to express the infinite love that is within us. So many of us go through our days dragging our feet, lamenting our struggles, waiting for this or that to happen to cheer us up and we forget that all the while, we have this incredible tool at our disposal to raise our spirits. When we smile, something lights up inside us; we connect to our Source and we are actually able to alter our mood. What's even more amazing is that we can share this gift with others. The only thing more powerful than one person smiling is two people smiling at each other. We all know that wonderful feeling we get when we look into someone's eyes, and with the simple exchange of a smile, a world of meaning is communicated. It can be an expression of love, of joy or of laughter. Smiling is contagious, as is laughter, and the only thing they cost us is whatever suffering we are holding on to." – Mastin Kipp
Each of us has a unique smile that can bring joy not only to ourselves but to others. This is a gift that we can share with the world. A gift can spread joy, love, happiness and inspiration. Smiling helps us when we are at a low period in our day or life and to lift the lives of those around us up. There are an infinite number of these gifts that we possess and that we can share.
When we use our gifts and share them, much like a smile, our gifts moves our energy out into the world around us like love in motion. Love has the power to heal, to move and to inspire. Don't waste a simple gift of a smile and that of love stop you from sharing with others in the world
If you do today what you have always done, then tomorrow you will get what you have always gotten.
I believe the world would be such a nicer place for us all if we would just share a smile with everyone. So much fighting and disconnection in the world would be eliminated when we come together and realise we are all one race. Who want the same common togetherness, the desire to love and happiness in each day.
So how about starting right now and share of yourself, share a smile. Smile often, smile at strangers, smile at loved ones and most importantly at yourself.
Check out this fantastic video on TED, spoken by Ron Gutman who provides some fascinating insights into the power of smiling!
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The Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC joins the GLC family signed by Mercedes-AMG that led to the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé last September. The GLC 63 variant will be presented at the New York Motor Show, which takes place between 14 and 23 April, with double format: Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC + and Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 4MATIC + Coupé, both with S versions.
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How can I get financial assistance for dental work?
I need help finding financial assistance for dental work. I need the few teeth that i have left pulled but with that said, I can't afford the dentist, much less the false teeth. Is there any financial assistance provided for dental work for someone 79 years of age?
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As you've probably already learned, Medicare does not cover dental care. But if you have low income and few savings or other assets (not counting your house), you might qualify for Medicaid. And in some states, Medicaid covers dental care as well as medical care.
To find out whether Medicaid in your state covers dental care, and how to apply for Medicaid coverage, contact a local Medicaid office. To find a local Medicaid office near you, phone the Eldercare Locator toll-free at 800-677-1116, or online you can go to any search engine and type in "Medicaid" and the name of your state.
If you don't qualify for Medicaid, or if your state's Medicaid program doesn't cover dental care, you might contact your state or county dental association or dental society. You can find them listed in the business section of your telephone directory, or you can go to an online search engine and enter "dental association" and the name of your state or county. These associations of dentists often have referral services, and they may be able to refer you to a program that provides low-cost dentistry to people with low incomes.
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Dental Insurance will not cover the work I need done from the Periodontist and the Dentist.
I'm age 68, was downsized out of my job recently, and I'm my sole support.
I've written to many agencies that do not respond. Others are lost as to what I can do.
Dental schools are 40+ miles away. I've tried to Barter with Dentists in exchange for doing office work.
So far, nothing has worked to help me get the work done, so that I'm not in pain and lose my teeth.
Something must be available.
Please help me.Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Marheart: Have you ever thought about going across the Border? I have a friend who went down to Mexico from New Mexico and got her dental work done and at a reasonable price!!!! and if you can plan to go to Costa Rica even in this Country, Dental Care is less expensive!!!! how far do you live from Mexico? check the web and see if you can locate a Dentist/Doctor close to the Border.
I used a Dental discount card company called Careington 500. 866-295-3288. or www.1dental.com You pay a one time annual fee and they'll give you a providers list, you go and whatever work you have done will be discounted up to 70% No limits like regular ins programs. I'm having to get it again this year having horrible dental problems and pain.. :-( Good luck to you, hope it helps.
I see nothing about Dentures & where to get them at discount or free. And I need them asap. I have lost my lower dentures. I think I may have thrown them out in a napkin. Anyway, I am living in a senior apartment in Lexington. And on low income. I will be going in hospital for hip replacement so I need answers/help asap.
I got my Mother a Dental Grant! They took $500.00 off of her treatment. We put the rest on a payment program and are paying it off I hope this helps!
No one in this country cares If you have dental help or not. The dentist are so greedy they are trying to see how fast they can get rich.
If you are disabled there is a program called donated dental services which works great but I think you have to be on disability with low low income. I am thinking the Mexico route I read the work is good and at a fraction of the cost. That or start selling my pain narcotics each month.
San Jose Costa Rica has more qualified oral surgeons and Prosthodontists than in Mexico. This is not to say you won't find a good dentist in mexico. But you will find many more in Costa Rica. I did research for about 8 months before going to Costa Rica. I had major surgery (two sinus lifts, 7 extractions, ten bone grafts and implants). I have to go back for more implants and then finally the bridges and crowns. But the work is as good or even better than in the US, and instead of dentures, I can now afford bridges which will look better and hold up longer. There are many, many quality places to stay in downtown San Jose. Personally, i stayed in an AirBnB situation. Couldn't have been more comfortable and happy with how it worked out.
i really dont have a answer,but after reading about so many elderly people like myself needing dentures my situation very complex i cant wear dentures due to fact have to many bones either i get bones cut out that lot moner are i get dental implants i am own disability and thats not a lot i am just at lost where do i go and what to do
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Pictures from my trip to Quito on July 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
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Together the class will examine primary source documents and secondary sources to answer the questions who, what, when, where and why about the Tuscarora War.
(There is a second lesson in which the students examine documents and secondary sources related to the Culpepper's Rebellion with the expectation that they complete the same activity independently.)
Grade Level 4th grade
Learning outcomesStudents will:
Teacher Planning
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Ask the students if they have ever witnessed a conflict. (It would be best if the majority of children had seen the same incident, or as a teacher you could have a colleague pretend to come in and argue.) Have the students think about who was involved in the conflict, what the conflict was about, why it occurred, where it happened and when. Explain that these are important questions to investigate when exploring a conflict.
Today we are going to explore a colonial conflict between a Native American tribe and the colonists. We are going to use different sources to answer who, what, when, where and why. Some of the best sources to explore events are primary sources because they were written by people actually engaged in the event. The North Carolina Colonial records are a compilation of documents detailing the earliest inhabitants of North Carolina. Secondary sources can also help fill in missing information.
On chart paper write who, what, when, where, and why providing space to record answers for each. You may also want your students to record on their own paper. Using an overhead or a projector, display one of the documents on the screen. Together with the students read through the document. While reading, help the student paraphrase what the document is saying. Also remind them that words were spelled differently and not to get stumped by the unusual spelling. While reading, remind the students of the questions they are trying to answer. If the document provides an answer to a certain question record it on the chart paper. Continue to read through each of the primary documents. If after using the three documents there are still unanswered questions refer to the secondary sources. In North Carolina the fourth grade social studies textbook has a few paragraphs about the Tuscarora War.
This lesson is designed as a whole class activity to help students learn to find important information within primary sources. The second lesson will provide for assessment because the students are expected to take what they learned today and apply it to the second lesson. The extension activity could be used as an assessment of today's lesson.
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There are several graphic organizer that include who, what, when, where and why which could be integrated into this lesson.
The students could practice reading the newspaper having them look for who, what, when, where and why in the different articles.
Extension activity
The students could write a newspaper article about the Tuscarora War using their notes recorded today.
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3.01 Assess changes in ways of living over time and determine whether the changes are primarily political, economic, or social.
3.02 Identify people, symbols, events, and documents associated with North Carolina's history.
3.05 Describe the political and social history of colonial North Carolina and analyze its influence on the state today.
4.05 Identify and assess the role of prominent persons in North Carolina, past and present.-------------------------
This is an excerpt from a document. An excerpt is provided because the entire document is very explicit in regards to the ways the colonists were killed at the hands of the Tuscarora.
The entire document can be found at: http://docsouth.unc.edu/csr/index.php/document/csr01-es02#p1-xxix
In September, 1711, occurred a terrible massacre of the colonists on the Neuse and Pamplico by the Indians, the Tuscaroras being the chief instigators thereof, that, with the Indian war that followed, blighted the colony for years, and would have destroyed it entirely but for the prompt and generous action of South Carolina in coming to its assistance. Governor Spotswood of Virginia made a very eloquent speech to his Legislature, appealing to its members by all the considerations of humanity, kinship, neighborhood and self-interest for help for their brethren in Albemarle, and succeeded in getting an appropriation of £1,000 in their behalf; but the appropriation was not expended, the security required by Governor Spotswood for repayment being such as the North Carolina authorities said they could not give. The security required by Governor Spotswood was a mortgage upon the territory north of the Roanoke, that is to say, the inhabited part of the territory, then in dispute between the two colonies. South Carolina voted £4,000 and sent troops at once, without asking for a mortgage, or other security for repayment.
What was the character of the previous intercourse between the colonists and the Indians does not fully appear, though it was doubtless much like that between other colonists and Indians. We know that there was an Indian invasion in Albemarle in the early fall of 1666 of sufficient magnitude to prevent the transmission of the act of Assembly of that year for the cessation of tobacco-planting to Maryland by the last of September, the time agreed upon for it to be there, and from the common use of the term "enemy Indians," it would seem that hostilities with the Indians were not infrequent.
But even if there had been an unbroken peace hitherto, the massacre of 1711 was horrible enough to make the Indian annals of Albemarle of the bloodiest and cruelest kind. One hundred and thirty people were massacred in the space of two hours.


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Aspiring artists and creative people should find the second half of my conversation with Ryan Clark from Demon Hunter both highly educational as well as inspirational, especially in the practical sense. How do faith, art, and culture intersect for the believer? Where do we draw the line when absorbing "secular" influence? These are a few of the questions Ryan and I discuss together below…
Schwab: We have probably both noticed (and even been frustrated by) the way Christian culture has sacrificed quality art–visually and musically–for the sake of "message." In many ways Christian commerce itself exists because Christians are looking for "godly" replacements for secular counterparts. Walk me through your take on why this may do a disservice to not only art but faith, the church, and Christian culture as a whole. We are all familiar with the phrase "Be in the world but not of the world." How do you think this applies to the average guy who loves heavy music or violent video games or TV shows like Game of Thrones? How do you think guys can balance faith and a genuine desire to keep their minds pure while not shielding themselves from good, honest art?
Clark: I think a lot of the people who consider themselves Christians as well as artists tend live in a Christian bubble of sorts. By "bubble" I mean is that there is a limit on the amount of culture you absorb. The problem with this mindset is that it's going to inevitably water down whatever you are doing from a quality perspective. You see this in all aspects of culture and the net result is that Christian "art" is not as good as its secular counterparts. In the current age, if you are blocking yourself off from this whole other world of music, art, and culture in general, then it's definitely going to put a ceiling on your potential. I would say the most important thing for a Christian artist to do in any realm, would be to understand where you stand in your faith, understand the lines you are not willing to cross, but be willing to absorb different elements of the culture with a Christian perspective. That's only going to help and benefit your art.
For me, if I put on a record, listen to it, and it's completely the opposite of everything I believe in spiritually, I use that as ammunition for my songs. And if the music itself is really good, I can actually use that to influence the music I write. But from a lyrical standpoint I am going to try to debunk the argument or speak from another angle. I don't throw out one whole group of bands or artists based solely on what they believe. I feel like I can pull inspiration from them on a creative level, and if I disagree with them, then I want to do something that is just as quality and as passionate, but through the lens that I view the world. That's how I have always approached not only listening to music, but watching TV shows or movies. If you shelter yourself, you are limiting what you are going to be putting out.
I will say this: It's a grey issue. It depends on how you react to various parts of culture that come through your eyes and ears. Here's an example from a different perspective: You see drug dealers and murderers go to prison and get saved and they become extremely legalistic Christians because they need a rigid set of guidelines in order to keep them on the path. For them, it's I am not going to cuss even once or take a sip of alcohol. And that's probably what they should do. For a lot of those guys, if they take an inch, the consequences could be life and death…if they take a sip of alcohol, the next thing they know they are back in their former lives as gang bangers. I know for me, the line doesn't exist before listening to Morbid Angel or Dark Throne. I can take bands like that and completely separate myself from what they are saying, or think what they are saying is silly, and not have it affect me negatively or start to skew my beliefs. I think it's different for everyone. Some people might be more easily affected by that kind of thing, and that's absolutely fine. That's why it's a hard question to answer when kids are like, "Hey I threw out all my non-Christian cds and now I only listen to you guys. What do you think about that?" I kind of answer that in the same way: Well, it's a personal conviction, and if you feel like that music is going to manifest itself in negative ways in your life or in your faith, then definitely take note of that and do whatever you need to do to not allow that.
It's important to note, though, that there is another line which I would call the "objective morality line." That line exists for the better of culture and Christians in general. It's the line that separates "dark art" from obscenity, and I think it's pretty easy, if you have discernment, to tell when that line has been crossed, so we don't necessarily need to examine that one any further…
Schwab: Have you ever been met with opposition to your work because of your faith? How did you respond? Have you ever been opposed by Christians because of your art? How did you respond?
Clark: It definitely happens more on the music side of my art than on the visual side. On the visual side it only happens with other Christians. We (Invisible Creature) have pushed the envelope in terms of visual art and what is "ok" for a Christian band to portray. Some of our concepts are "edgy" for some people. I feel like a lot of those walls have broken down and it's not as big of a deal as it was 10 years ago. We have made a conscious effort to push people outside of their comfort zone in that respect. I feel like that is important for us to do, so that, in some small way, we can help Christian culture as a whole have a more balanced perspective on the arts and mainstream culture…
With music, we have gotten it from both sides. In the old days, (with Focal Point and TFU) we didn't completely wear our hearts on our sleeves. The biggest flack we got in those days was from hecklers who were there for the non-Christian bands we played with. I think the biggest response we ever had was to a Focal Point song that was blatantly about abortion. Again, some of that stuff can act as fuel. If you have the most unpopular opinion in the "scene" then it can make you feel pretty punk rock
Schwab: (Laughing) Yeah… of, course!
Clark: Ha! You know what I mean? That's why I named the new Demon Hunter record True Defiance. If every fish in your particular sea is swimming in one direction, and being a Christian is the most punk-rock thing you can do, then that makes me feel awesome. It actually truly defines the word "punk." This worldview that I have is actually helping me fly in the face of culture.
Clark: For me, it was such an organic thing. I didn't go to school for it or even set out to do it. I just threw it up there and it stuck. What I will say is this: Never underestimate your relationships. I can't tell you how many times we have done design work for a company-whether it's a record label or something else. I do a job for them, and let's say the company folds. The art director moves on to a bigger company with bigger budgets, and then they hire us again. Sometimes the first company doesn't fold and they keep hiring me. Then, I have two clients based on the same contact! Or Joe Shmo from a local band that I had a friendship with gets hired to play in some worldwide touring band. Then there is a potential design relationship there. The point is, give your relationships a couple of years, and you never know what they might lead to.
Also, I would say, immerse yourself in the field you are pursuing, whether it's music, design, or something else. For example, if you do album packaging, don't just limit your influences to album art. Become familiar with other mediums and companies who do related things, their processes, their concepts. If you just work with bands and labels and managers, you are going to have no idea how to work with a corporate art director for Target or Nordstrom. Educate yourself on how companies outside your specific target "market" operate, because those opportunities exist out there, and you want to be ready to adapt to them. Or in the music realm, if you play metal don't just listen to metal for "influence." Listen to all types of music. Nine times out of ten that will help you to progress as a musician as well as help you to put out something unique. There are like three metal bands who are current that I listen to…everything else is from other genres and just goes into the metal blender that becomes Demon Hunter.
One other piece of advice: if you are a designer, specifically, go outside of things you find on the web. Buy books. Go to art galleries. The way you respond to tactile, physical objects is so much deeper than just looking at images on your computer. And if you play music, go see shows of bands outside of the genre you play. I can't tell you how many times I have gone to see band that is completely not metal that has given me an idea for our live show.
Schwab: God expressed himself through all of creation. From mankind to the heavens to the earth, we can see that he is an amazingly creative being. As we were also made in his image, we each have the ability and desire to create and express ourselves through various media. Art is worship, and you don't have to be a professional to find great joy, and even a confessional in the act of creating art. Is there a different between art for commerce and art for worship? Talk a little about the function of art as worship…
Clark: I think there is something to be said about using your creativity and abilities to the utmost you are capable of. Even if you are doing a flyer for a show or a wedding invitation, that can be worshipful. It has to do with the mindset with which you create and how you view the process and inspiration. There is a more obvious version of that…for example if I am designing album packaging for a Christ-centered band and I do it to the best of my ability, I am also worshipping.
I have always wanted to be known as a guy who does such quality art that it can stand next to anything out there. Then, my reputation as an artist will precede and validate my reputation for being a person of faith. In other words, people will take what I believe more seriously because they see the work that I do. I would hope that my music or my art wouldn't just be in the "Christian" category, but it would be competitive with anything out there no matter the worldview. That desire, to me, is worship…to show that God is big enough to motivate us to be excellent no matter what we do.
Worship can exist in any work, so long as you do it with the proper motivation…between you and Christ.
The Tin Soldiers is an essay/devotional for men who are looking for help to determine their purpose and calling. It is also a book that takes a deeper look at some of the most prominent issues men face today.
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That day, Elinalize-sama had visited us.
She came to our house once every few days and proceeded to make small talk about how a wife should be.
Getting married, settling in a residence, even giving birth to a child, her husband going to a distant place, she would be lonely. Since I am a wife as well, I can properly understand such a feeling.
However, her behavior is as usual, and something like loneliness cannot be sensed.
She might have a bit of composure.
Perhaps because of that, she frequently comes along and we receive consultation about the ways of a wife.
At what age and how should a child be given education, from matters like that to trivial talk.
"I wonder how soon until Aisha learns to behave more like an adult."
"Let's see. It's not like she can't do something like that......until a time comes when she personally thinks it's necessary, she most likely won't do that."
"Personally, meaning?"
"If she will be able to love a man or the like....."
"Would it be bad if it's Rudeus-sama?"
"You should know it as well. The reason Aisha behaves like this is because she is Rudeus's little sister."
"A little."
"Then it's necessary to find a different person for her. A partner who doesn't turn his face when Aisha doesn't behave herself like an adult."
That day, the one taking the advice was none other than myself.
Elinalize-sama looks much younger in appearance than me, but as I thought, it must be because of an old-woman's wisdom, I have to give a firm response.
"That is absolutely right....not relying on someone younger; people who carry excess admiration for adult woman are good."
"Excess admiration?"
"Yes, if it's Aisha, since the thing that is called reality can be taught while satisfying the longing of such boys.
I am well aware of the fact that Aisha can never be together with Rudeus-sama.
Rudeus-sama as well does not wish for it, nor does Aisha.
Having said that, I don't think she will ever bring a companion for a formal marriage interview.
"Well, I would like it if it doesn't become like that." 2
Incidentally, when I hung my head and answered, Leo's figure was slowly revealed in the dining room.
Lara-sama and Lucy-sama were riding on his back.
Probably playing Horse-horse.
Leo barked towards me.
What might it be? Given that he is very smart, he doesn't usually bark without any reason.
Don't tell me, did something happen to Sylphy-sama's body.....!
"Wau, wau!"
While wagging his tail, he is watching me and the entrance alternatively.
No, that's not it. This happy-go-lucky attitude... If something had happened to Sylphy-sama, he would have cried out.
Towards the entrance......is it a guest?
No, Leo doesn't wag his tail during a visit by guests.
Ah, it could be that Roxy-sama had returned?
On the occasions Eris-sama returns, Leo shakes his tail, but remains quiet without barking.
While thinking about such things, I raised my back and heard a 'gachari' sound from the entranceway. 3
As I thought, it must be Roxy-sama.
Since Eris-sama opens the door with such force as if to break it.
In order to receive her, I rushed towards the entranceway.
"Ah, Lilia-san, I've just returned."
"Welcome home, Rudeus.....sama?"
The one standing at the door was Rudeus-sama.
Eris-sama and Zenith-sama; Aisha is also there.
But they've returned much earlier than the arranged schedule.
Even though the planned schedule was to stay in Millis for half a year, it's only been approximately one month.
On top of that, Rudeus-sama's facial expression is unusually stern.
I immediately understood at once.
Ah, that something might have happened.
Most probably, Claire-sama would be the cause.
Claire-sama is not too flexible.
To add up, Norn and Aisha as well were somewhat treated bitterly.
Being a pious adherent to Millis, by no means do I think of her as a bad person, but I can't flatter her as a good person either. Her affinity with Rudeus-sama might be the worst.
Most likely, they might have gotten into conflict because of their difference in opinion regarding the family.
"Might something have happened?"
On hearing that, Rudeus-sama's already stern expression warped more.
I thought if it was Rudeus-sama, he might be skillfully able to do it.......either way, a hopeless matter is hopeless.
"....Yeah, well."
Rudeus-sama was prevaricating the words with a halfhearted attitude.
"Is it Claire-sama?"
On hearing that, Rudeus-sama made a blank expression.
"No, I had a fight with Ms. Claire, but we were able to reconcile; I don't think she is a bad person."
With those words, I simultaneously tilted my neck and felt a bit relieved.
Even though I thought that I would become an obstacle if I had gone along, I had been worrying so much for this entire one month; it looks like that was just needless worry.
But then, just what might have happened?
"Then, just what?"
Rudeus-sama made a difficult face and then turned his eyes away.
Aisha is standing with an unpleasant face on his side.
It looks like some kind of different problem has risen up.
Looking at Aisha's complexion, is she the problem?
"Did Aisha make a mistake?"
Just before this, I was consulting about her with Elinalize-sama, but even though this girl is already 15 years old, she still hasn't become quite an adult.
Even though she has the ability, no matter how much time passes, her mind is still that of a child.
Before "A prodigy, with this I'll be able to repay my favor to Rudeus-sama" I would puff my chest out and call her my child, she would remain a (・)prodigy forever..... 4
"No, she perfectly made sure of the matters at hand."
"Then, just what?"
I thought in an instant that any more than this would be intrusive, but I still tried to hear it.
"W-well.....it would be good to gather everyone else since it would become a long story if I speak."
"Certainly, I deeply apologize."
"No....ah, but it's not only just bad news, for one thing I also have good news."
While saying that, Rudeus-sama made a forced smile and proceeded towards his room with a quick pace.
Eris-sama went ahead afterwards with an anxious look.
Aisha and Zenith-sama were the only people left.
Aisha was angry, but it looked like Zenith-sama was in a good mood.
"Aisha, were you able to perform firmly?"
".....blundered a little."
That's different.
She isn't mad, but feeling a little down.
That's unexpected.
Aisha is a girl who wouldn't make any thoughtless mistakes since before.
Even if she blunders, she is a child who would get over it after a while. 5
That is, if she is informing me with such honesty......though she's a child, even if I think she is a child, she might have become a little bit more of an adult.
"Is it a serious mistake?"
"No, Onii-chan immediately settled the case."
Then, just what might have happened.....?
Not to mention Rudeus-sama was making that kind of face......
No, we'll be speaking afterwards to confer, so let's just wait till then.
Firstly, I must aid Zenith-sama, who just returned.
As I was thinking that, Zenith-sama turned her face towards me.
And then, while being in a good mood, she extended her arm towards me and came forward.
I grasped that hand and accompanied her to her room.
Afterwards, just when the evening was about to pass, all the members of the family gathered.
On Rudeus-sama's command, every member.
At that place, Elinalize-sama was also present along with Norn and Roxy-sama, who just came from the school.
Of course, we usually gather like this whenever Rudeus-sama returns home after a long period.
Still, the number of times Rudeus-sama himself proposes to gather all of us like this are few; he generally considers Aisha or Sylphy-sama's feelings and then finally gathers all members of the family. He does that many times. 6
On top of that, Rudeus-sama's serious face...
Something might have definitely happened.
While putting myself on guard, we heard the report.
"Reporting now, firstly, the activity in Millis came to a close with a success. Cliff was able to skillfully merge into the business. Be relieved."
Claire-sama created a small amount of trouble, but Cliff-sama was able to establish himself in the religious organization just as planned, and the launch of the branch of the mercenary group was also a success.
On top of that, the Millis Organization now owes a huge debt to us, and making Miko-sama a subordinate of Orsted-sama was also a success.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was a huge success.
Elinalize-sama gave a sigh of relief after hearing that Cliff had successfully risen himself up in the society.
However, the real problem comes after that.
"Gisu was Hitogami's apostle."
Paul-sama's former party member and a member of the demon race.
It looks like he was the source of trouble this time; he left and vanished after proclaiming a declaration of war at the end.
It struck to no one that Gisu had become an enemy.
He had been socializing together with us since the events of the Begaritto Continent. At that time, he was continuously worried about Paul-sama's and Zenith-sama's health.
Still, his figure doing preparations for the sake of news gathering or labyrinth research was diligent and sincere, or so I remember.
Gisu frantically operated in order to help rescue Roxy-sama.
Having a remarkable ability as a warrior, he encouraged the party members, mapping the area himself as though it was a natural thing to do and then selling the maps; he helped the sad and gloomy Paul, unbeknownst to him.
I can't understand that such a person was acting like that in order to trap Rudeus-sama and Roxy-sama in a bind.
"I was thinking about it since when you contacted me to put him on the wanted list....might it not be some kind of mistake?"
Roxy-sama said so.
With her skill as a labyrinth researcher, she had acknowledged Gisu with only but a glance.
That, excluding the area of combat, someone more reliable doesn't exist.
"It would have been nice......if it was a mistake."
While saying that with a bitter smile, he took out one letter from his breast pocket.
Roxy-sama received that letter and read over the contents, which made her usual sleepy expression cloudy.
However, she immediately understood and accepted it with a nod and passed the letter onto me.
Thereupon, I was finally able to consent to it.
The contents of the letter did seem like Gisu's.
Apart from the goofy nature and jokes, but somewhere, the one who left behind that one slight core was none other than Gisu himself. 7
He didn't particularly hate Rudeus-sama or Roxy-sama, nor was he trying to trap them from the very beginning.
He may have become an opponent necessary to deal with, but he is not someone who has a grudge towards us; a feeling like that.
"Even though he's usually random; to say Gisu behaves like such a gentlemen occasionally is just like Gisu, isn't it......"
Elinalize-sama spoke while passing a sigh.
Come to think of it, during the old days in the inner palace(reserved for women) of the Asura Kingdom, things like this frequently occurred.
In that country with violent disputes over authority, even though no hate was involved, the occurrences of people becoming each others' mutual enemies were numerous.
It's just that, now that they had become enemies, they had the tendency to fight fair and square.
This letter might have something to comply with such an intention.
"I must apologize to everyone for the matter that we are indebted to Gisu, but I will probably fight with Gisu.....and end up killing him."
While declaring that, Rudeus-sama's face looked awfully painful.
One might not think that, but Rudeus-sama actually acknowledges Gisu as well.
Considering what I heard from Eris-sama, their relationship was good enough to the point that they called themselves out with nicknames like 'Senpai' and 'Newbie'.
Gisu as well, he talked about Rudeus-sama's achievements as his own, and it looks like he had some fondness for him.....
It could be that the one hurt the most is Rudeus-sama himself.
Sylphy-sama can't find the words needed to be said after looking at Rudeus-sama's expression.
Roxy-sama is making a stern expression as well.
She's also just like me, who had a personal history of uniting with Gisu's party and receiving assistance.
However, Roxy-sama's decision was too quick; her face doesn't particularly show any hesitation.
Rather, she has a face like, "If Rudeus loses, I will..."
"In any case, I will once again be available in the house for a short while. Even though we have Leo's protection, I don't know what Gisu will try to do.
Everyone should take extreme caution so that danger doesn't befall you."
In the end, Rudeus-sama firmly brought this matter to an end.
Of course, it does not even need to be said; we don't have any intention of becoming Rudeus-sama's weak point.
Rudeus-sama should go into battle with peace of mind; I have the intention of protecting this house while cooperating with the family members and naturally looking after myself.
This is one good part of Rudeus-sama; that he always looks back here frequently without sympathizing with that resolution, but he also has a small lonely place when he isn't dependent. 8
Our existence might be seen as somewhat frail on Rudeus-sama's degree.
"I understand Rudi, if Gisu has become an enemy, then tell us what work we can do. If there is something that needs to be done, please give a call out."
"Me too, though I can't move around very well yet, I'll become Rudi's strength."
Roxy-sama and Sylphy-sama are just like before.
The faces of Eris-sama and Aisha displayed agreement as a matter of course.
Norn-sama was feeling a bit uneasy, but ascertained herself with a strong nod.
"Thank you. Tomorrow I will go and consult with Orsted-sama again; for now, let's end this family meeting........"
"Ah, Onii-chan."
While Rudeus-sama was declaring the breakup of the meeting, Aisha called out to him.
"You have to tell them about Zenith-sama as well."
"Ah, that's right."
The matter regarding Zenith-sama.
I could feel my body stiffening up after listening to that.
At the same time, I recalled the mistake Aisha was talking about that I didn't touch upon.
My tension is rising.
However, Rudeus-sama smiled with a puff.
"Actually, the matter regarding mother's curse was made clear."
It looks like it was not a mistake, but good news.
"Her curse allows her to read other people's minds; she can't read all of it, but.....she appears to have a precise comprehension about our situation."
After saying that, Rudeus-sama started telling us about what Miko-sama had told him.
From there, the talk shifted towards how Zenith-sama sees this world now.
Listening to that story, tears started spilling over from my eyes.
At the same time, her memories of life up till now have been flowing like surging waves.
Come to think of it, there were lots of times that she showed some ideas.
She took initiative during the garden's maintenance, and when Lucy-sama was very small, it looked like she knew before Lucy would cry and then moved accordingly to precede it.
Moreover, what would this matter be called.........
Zenith-sama actually knows about Paul-sama's matter and understands it.
I thought that she might not know that we had suddenly lost Paul-sama.
I thought that if her memories came back, it would surely be a painful experience for her.
But, Zenith-sama already knew about everything.
On top of that, she had accepted it and was looking forward.
If I think about it, the tears just won't stop.
"I apologize.....Rudeus-sama...."
Within everyone who was moved to tears, I was the only one who continued to cry out with a 'waaaa' while covering my face.
Recently, I feel like nothing but crying.
Since when I was young, I never cried so much that I would sink in my own tears.
I considered myself as a human who was not moved emotionally by anything.
This must be because of my age.
I kept crying while Aisha patted me on my back,
After some time when I stopped crying, Zenith-sama immediately brushed me gently on my head, and I started crying again.
Rudeus's Perspective
I finished reporting to my family.
Just like always, it was kind of sufficient; I got a reliable answer.
Particularly, Roxy and Lilia might have some place in their mind about Gisu, but they didn't show any complaint or disapproval, and were in agreement with the fight against Gisu.
President Orsted is the next person to have the staff meeting with.
Even if I say staff, Ariel, Cliff, and Miko are not here, but.....
Still, Sylphy, Roxy, Eris, and Aisha - with these four people, I was sitting with Zanoba to have him make something for me.
While moving with the horse-drawn carriage that is owned by the Mercenary Group, I picked up Zanoba in the middle and am now on my way to the office.
"Then, Zanoba, I'll be relying on you about the matter concerning the Magic Armor."
Along the way, we were planning about the powering up of the Magic Armor.
Resuming development of 『Mk. III』.
One more thing to add to that is the matter of the preparation of a trump card. After watching my Magic Armor, Gisu might come up with something; I want to add measures on this side for once as well.
"I understand Master, since the amount of workers has recently increased here, it might just be possible."
"In that case, let me help you out as well."
While listening to my plan, I entrusted Zanoba, who was striking his chest.
The one who cut in our conversation was none other than Roxy.
"I have also been increasing my knowledge regarding magic battle formations; I think I can assist you on that."
An assistant, huh?
Certainly I would be grateful, but is it ok?
Honestly, its construction and maintenance is very complex to the point that even I am not able to do it sometimes.
"Is it really fine? ...I think it's too difficult to just dabble in."
"Geez, Rudi, just who do you think you're facing towards and inquiring with?"
"S-sorry, that was rude of me!"
I recovered the balance of my mind! 9
Even though there is no such thing that Roxy-sensei isn't capable of doing!
Just what am I saying?
I am a foolish guy! Good grief, it would have been good if I died!
"Even I have been continuously studying for Rudi's sake.
I could help out with the maintenance and improvement after looking at Zanoba's or Cliff's research papers....."
Come to think of it, she was depicted as a Fire Saint Class in Magic in Shirone, right......?
It was not because she was able to do that in the former days; it could be that doing Magic training after coming back from Magic University might have given out results.
"I understand. I'll let you look after the Magic Armor and entrust my life to sensei!"
"Entrust it to me."
I was thinking that the Magic Armor's progress would not advance much further since Cliff is not here; it's a pleasant miscalculation.
If Roxy made the Armor, it would be tremendously strong.
Even if the raw materials only consist of cardboard, perhaps it would be able to crush three Orsteds put in order? 10
"Don't underestimate me like that just because Cliff is not here."
While saying that, Roxy puffed her breasts.
Looks like she has self-confidence in this. If that's the case, then the plan for improvement may also become true.
"Hahaha, I just can't match up to master's master!"
With Zanoba's single sentence, the entirety of the carriage was wrapped up with laughter.
Inside it was an unexpectedly quiet character.
It's Eris.
While deep in thought, she is looking outside the window.
Eris might also be recalling the things regarding Gisu.
Eris said one thing or another and fairly got emotionally attached to Gisu after meeting by chance with him in the Great Forest.
There is also the memory of her getting taught cooking by him.
Eris's compatibility with various people is poor; Gisu was someone who matched her rhythm.
Sylphy, who was sitting next to me suddenly grasped my arm tightly.
"Rudi, you alright?"
".....Eh? Ah, I'm alright."
I didn't quite get in what way or how I'm alright, but for now I gave that answer.
The matter regarding Gisu was a big shock, but still it's alright.
Sylphy's stomach has also increased a little bit from before.
It was discovered that she was 3 months pregnant; it's been 1 month since then, so estimating some more time, it can be assumed that she's more or less 5 months in.
"What about Sylphy?"
"Unlike others, I was not particularly acquainted with Gisu, so..."
"I see."
That was not something I was expecting to hear, but I guess it's fine if that topic is not touched upon.
She might have some composure because there is a second person.
However, caution is advised.
A long time ago, Hitogami also said that.
Something about how fate becomes ambiguous during pregnancy, so it becomes easier to kill women with strong fate.
The fact Hitogami said that remains, so a Demon Beast was summoned for protection on Orsted's advice.
That's why it should be fine, but as I thought, some anxiety still remains.
What to do?
I want one more relief ingredient.
If there is something that can be done...
I think I'll be able to do something.
"I think until Gisu is dealt with, we should stop doing erotic things."
I thought the words that came out of my mouth weren't mine.
Sylphy was staring in puzzlement, Roxy with a gaping mouth, and Eris was doing side-long glances; all three of them respectively looked at me.
"Ummm......if Rudi wants that, I don't mind?"
"I don't mind, but.....do you want to have a Buddhist prayer?" 11
"I might have mentioned this before, but it's easier for Hitogami to aim at us during pregnancy. Gisu might also be aiming for that, so let's stop for a short while."
They look like they've heard that for the first time.
Did I not tell them about it before?.......
I told them, but they might've forgotten.
"It can't be helped."
It looked like Eris was discontent, but she didn't object.
She muttered that while returning her gaze back to the window.
"But I don't think Rudeus will be able to abide by that promise."
That's a bitter comment.
I don't have much confidence in the lower half of my body.
I am untrustworthy.
I might be calm right now, but it's the male instinct to shoot when the bullet is loaded.
And then, if the firing hammer is cocked, I'll probably shoot if it's now or never.
"I don't think even Sylphy would be able to reject."
"Uuuu.......even I will be able to uphold it if that's what Rudi wants."
"No way. Rudi will say 'just a little,' and then you'll allow it while saying 'if it's just a little', right?"
".......I'll probably allow it."
That might be possible if I just feel them up. If I can at least hug them to replenish my energy......
'Just a little' - that feeling is fatal.
"That's why I will always stay beside Rudi, and if he tries to do something, I'll hit him."
If I try to do something erotic.
Eris will hit me.
I'll lose consciousness. And forget about it by the time I wake up.
It's perfect.
"I'll be in your care."
Alright, from today onwards I am the abstinent Rudeus.
Be strong.
We arrived at the office.
If you look at the place, it emits a strange atmosphere like that of a Devil King's castle; Orsted seems to relax here without the helmet when he makes a stay.
No, it's wrong to just arbitrarily decide only on the atmosphere.
Perhaps, it might not be.......ah, just now, I had a hunch that the atmosphere softened.
Thought so, it's here.
"Ah, President Rudeus! Adviser Aisha! Thanks for your hard work!"
The instant we entered, a young woman sitting in the lobby vigorously bowed to us.
A women who is a half between the human race and long-eared race(elf-race).
She might have the long-lived blood of the long-eared race, but she's still quite young.
She's Orsted's secretary, who was hand-picked from the many candidates that were carefully screened repeatedly.
She stays here throughout the daytime and devotes herself to office work, communicating with Orsted by exchange of words without accidentally meeting him, who sits inside the room.
What was her name again?
"Thank you for your hard work. Is the President present?"
"Yes, he has been staying in the room since this last month."
For 1 month, that means he's been staying there for almost the entire time since I've been to Millis.
It looks like he's not out of the office much recently.
It gives off the feeling of a shut-in.
No, he might have seen the situation of my house.
According to the Miko's observation of Zenith's memories, he visited quite a number of times.....
"But, if I am the Chairman and Orsted-sama is the Company President, then it feels like my authority is sort of greater than him."
"Huh.....then, what should I call you?"
What would be good?
If Rinia is the leader, Aisha the advisor, and if we assume I am the Chairman.......
"Commander-in-Chief......or something like that?"
".....Should I comply with that?"
"That's right, umm, I look forward to working with you."
Anyhow, it looks like we're done with her ignorance.
Any big problems have not risen up till now.
Her wages were settled with a boost as well and she might be tolerant about the amount.
"Are there any problems besides that?"
"No, there are none."
"Is that so? If there are any complaints, immediately say them; we'll grant the request as soon as possible."
She got surprised.
Why was she surprised?
Certainly we don't have any Labor Standards Act, but we surely intend to become a white company. 12
"I apologize. I ended up saying that because Orsted-sama talks like that."
"Ah, is that so......."
"We have already gained a lot of convenience."
Even if it's usually indirect and such a suggestion is done, one would put himself on guard if it's a contract with the devil itself.
It's only thanks to the helmet Cliff made which alleviated Orsted's curse.
I wonder if it's fine.
"Even though I am much obliged, it's a pity that I can't even look at his face."
"It's because of his curse. The moment you see his face, the feeling that you're getting now would probably be changed to resentment or suspicion or the like."
"That's a rather dreadful thing."
"Yeah. That's why, you must never open the door13 when Orsted is working inside."
".....Be-bedding?" 14
Well, it should be fine if he'd put the helmet on at that time.
Even Orsted wouldn't put it on at all times.
"In any case, I'll be making use of the conference room now."
"I understand."
I passed the office worker and opened the door.
Orsted was as usual, writing in a book on his desk.
With the helmet equipped.
"Rudeus, is it?"
"I have just returned."
When I bowed to greet, Orsted closed his bulky leather notebook with a snap.
"What were you writing about today?"
"The same, information sorting."
"Is that right?"
I tried to take a peek in that notebook once when Orsted wasn't around, but it was written in Dragon Race language, so I wasn't able to read it.
One would think that it contains necessary information, since Orsted doesn't usually tell me about important things.
Having said that, if it is something like a diary, then it would be like trespassing his privacy........
"Were you not immediately leaving for the Kingdom of the Dragon King?"
"Before that, I would like to revise this time's report in the meeting hereafter."
"I have already informed you over the Lithograph; there is nothing else more from me to tell you."
"I expected to come back, and since our movements will change from now on, it's my obligation to report."
"....I see."
Orsted said that with a sigh and reseated himself on the chair.
I told the 5 people that I bought along with to sit on the chairs and then sat myself.
"Why bring them along?"
"I am concerned about Gisu's people, so just in case. I also wanted your opinion, so..."
On taking a glance at those five people, the girls looked demure.
The straightforward hostility isn't there like before.
Eris is almost displeased.
"Then, make it brief."
I cleared my throat with a cough.
"We've already discussed this over the Lithograph, but it looks like Gisu is assembling war potential to kill me from right in front.
We don't know whether it's true or not, but I am considering assembling strong comrades of our own to oppose them."
"Firstly, we need to call dibs on Death God in the Kingdom of the Dragon King and then Atofe; after that we'll think about the North God.....are you aware of North God's whereabouts?
After Atofe, I intend to call out at least the upper positions from the Seven Major World Powers.
Rank #5 『Death God』.
Rank #6 『Sword God』.
Rank #7 『North God』.
They're arranged in this order, but prior to the meeting with Orsted, it was likely that it would be easier to call out to North God.
That is why North God would be given preference over Sword God.
"I don't know. Those guys are wanderers. Just a little alteration in history and they end up at the opposite sides of the world. The distinction can't be gripped with this many changes."
"How does it look like usually?"
"Second Gen North God in the Begaritto Continent and Third Gen North God ought to be in the Strife Zone in the Central Continent."
Both of them are too far, and it doesn't seem like there is a landmark for them.
Then that means it would be better to give up on the North God.
"If war is that important, Ore God would be a nice installment later on. That guy can mass-produce good quality armor if he gets accustomed to the war, but has a weak point when it comes to fighting himself."15
"Understood. Then, next would be Sword God."
For now, the sequential order is Death God, Atofe, and Sword God.....
I want to call out to even more various people.
For example, the Seven Major World Powers' ranking superiors......
At the top of the Seven Major World Powers is 『Technique God』, 『Dragon God』, 『Fighting God』, and 『Demon God』 in sequential order.
Other than the Dragon God, the others are missing or sealed, was it like that?
"Which reminds me, won't Technique God become our ally? Certainly, there is the matter regarding him split into two and Demon God, but won't he cooperate if he hears about our fight with Hitogami?"
"Because of his memories being vague? Then, let's just work out how to restore Demon God Laplace's true spirit back by combining him......ah, but if we do that, Perugius-sama will get angry. But, that piece is appetizing......"
"Stop it."
With those powerful words I held my tongue.
"I don't have any intention of becoming those guys' comrade."
Those guys.
I somehow understood with those words.
Orsted sees Laplace and Perugius as the same rank as him.
Probably not just those two, the rest as well; similarly, those people who are known as the Five Dragon Generals.
".........But then, ummmm, Perugius-sama won't stay silent if it's something relevant to Laplace, right?"
"If they become enemies, then I'll deal with them."
".......I understand."
I can more or less guess why he's so obstinate.
Orsted's curse won't be effective against Perugius.
Despite the curse' effectiveness, Orsted will not become friends with Perugius.
An obstinate refusal.
The derived answers are not too many.
However, I hesitated to ask the reason.
For some reason, I can't ask.
It's impossible to ask now.
『The 『Treasures of the Dragon Tribe』 that lead to Hitogami's place, are those the life force of the Five Dragon Generals?』
If I end up asking that, it feels like Perugius or Orsted will become enemies.
As of now, the unknown matter must be put in advance.
"Well then.........let's talk about it some other time."
I decided to change the subject.
It's not a good thing if I persist the matter unreasonably even though it's in vain.
Since I can say with confidence that I am his subordinate, I must abide by his decisions as well.
"I received quite some influence during this one case, but I didn't have enough stuff like a little bit of Orsted-sama's 『influence』, so I have a preposition."
".....What is it?"
"Although I got used to calling myself 『Dragon God's Right Hand』, but even now there are people who don't feel frightened or how should I put this, there are still many who don't yet understand just how frightening 『Dragon God』 is, that is why..........
Would it be fine to just pick up an easier title like 『Dragon King』?
A very appropriate title like Mud Dragon King would be fine........"
Well, it's just a name.
Orsted's popularity is low, but Perugius is famous.
It's the same rank as that Perugius, and such a really amazing thing will be easy to circulate if you think about it.
"No good."
"There are many who call themselves the Dragon King."
He is glaring at me.
A terrifying glare.
I can comprehend the anger beyond that helmet.
What is this? Danger, danger, my feet are shivering.
"They live as they please with that tiny pride of theirs and die because of a foolish enemy."
"But you are different. Therefore, don't call yourself that. Rudeus Greyrat."
It was unexpected.
That he would so strongly reject it.
I thought he would say 'You can freely name yourself'.
Not good, my trembling isn't stopping.
"Eris, stop it!"
While I stopped Eris who was trying to come forward before, she clicked her tongue.
It's alright. It's not a fight. It's not a discord.
I just made the President a little bit angry by saying the exact opposite about his management policies.
So please stop rising your back while gripping your hand.
"That was an obtruded preposition. I'm very sorry."
"I don't mind."
After I bowed, the anger vanished.
Apart from his premise of moving through his loops, even Orsted has things that he can't concede to.
I seem to have stepped there thoughtlessly.
I don't really care; something like a nickname, it doesn't matter, anything is fine.
Something like authority, I can just put that in any other part as many times as I like.
For example.....something like borrowing Ariel's, Asura Kingdom's authority.
Alright, let's go in that direction.
"Well then, apart from receiving Ariel's authority someway or other.....who should we find to make a comrade after Sword God?"
".......Perhaps Biheilir country. Fierce God lives there."16
Fierce God.
Someone like that exists?
"Is it fine to make him a comrade?"
"No, I investigated that guy thoroughly; he's a person who has a high possibility of becoming an apostle. If Gisu is recruiting him as a soldier, then it should be fine to just crush him."
Crush them to forestall it.
I see. That method also exists.
Increase this side's pawns and decrease that side's pawns.
In order to not fight with all 5 people in one go, a method to crush each and every person.
"Are there any others who can become possible enemies?"
"Let's see......with the exception of Fierce God, there aren't many important people.......『Hades』 Vita who lives in the Heaven Continent's labyrinth 『Hell』. The Demon Continent's 『Unpleasant Demon King』 Kebura Kabura; it would be fine to crush both of them.
Also, it's fine to choose the former as the last if you're proceeding in this direction, since it's just small quantity of bones."
"I see."
Those are some terrific names.
Would it be fine to just not fight them.....
They just have a 『high』 probability of becoming Hitogami's apostle.
Presently, we don't know anything as of yet.
They haven't yet become apostles.
Then, wouldn't it be fine to make them a comrade before that?
It's not like we won't be able to escape an urgent problem without making some sacrifice.17
It's fine to just fight at that time if it's unnatural.
I mean, if I go around killing companions who don't even know how they are related is... I don't want that.
"Well then, I'll be taking the method of making them into comrades or neutralizing them."
"That is right."
For the present, it's been settled what to do about who.
Next time will be details.
"Then, on to the next topic. It's about the visit to the Kingdom of the Dragon King----"
After that, we concentrated on the preparation to go to KDK and gave that situation a closure.
Still, I hadn't thought that he would get so angry when I mentioned about the Dragon Race.
I'll be careful from next time.


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Yoshizumi Shiraki (白木 良純, Shiraki Yoshizumi) is a Chūnin-level shinobi of Konohagakure, and is the heir of the Shiraki Clan. He is a member of Team Akeginu, with Yakumo Kurama and Yukihime Kiriame as his teammates.
Part IAs a child, he had some kind of inmature personality, thinking that he can do things without the help of his teammates. Also, he had some kind of problems because of his height, since he was the smallest of the class. He is fanatic of the "Icha Icha" series, and also of their author, Jiraiya, using Tranformation technices in order to buy them.
When he gratuated from the academy, he was assigned as a member of Team Akeginu. He already met Yakumo Kurama, since they are childhood friends. His relationship with Yukihime Kiriame was a little troublesome, since they had different opinions about different things, but they learnt to get along well with each other. Their sensei was Akeginu Watanabe. Despite the appareance of their sensei, she was really extrict, and missions and trainning was really hard. Also she had troubles with his perverted personality. Also he gets along with Neji Hyuuga (but most of the time Yoshizumi wants to talk about Hinata, his dream girl) She is the only one who can make his blush and also stammer. He is awared of her crush on Naruto Uzumaki, that's why he declared him as his enemy and rival (Althogh Naruto really doesn't care about that)
Part IIHis personality hasn't changed so much, since he is still the pervert of his Team. He likes to be in missions, but also he is a little lazy and prefers to sleep or read his books. Also he likes to play with a bubble pipe, which was a gift from his father. You can always see him smiling. He really likes to flirt with most of the girls in Konoha, but most of the time he is rejected or slapped in the face, because he is also known for spying on the thermal baths.


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Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.
It is also Called
- Ventilating Equipment Installer
- Systems Mechanic
- Stoker Mechanic
- Stoker Installer
- Stoker Erector
- Solar Panel Technician
- Solar Energy System Installer
- Service Tester
- Service Technician
- Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer
What They Do
- Wrap pipes, securing insulation in place with cement or wire bands.
- Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
- Install radiator controls for room-level zone control heating of residential or commercial buildings.
- Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment.
- Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints or manufacturer's specifications.
- Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
- Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
- Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
- Install magnetic-centrifugal chillers, compressors, or related equipment to cool air temperatures through the use of recirculating water.
- Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: RIC.
This means people who work in this occupation generally have Realistic interests, but also prefer Investigative and Conventional environments.
Work Values
People who work in this occupation generally prize Support, but also value Independence and Achievement in their jobs.
Things They Need to Know
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Things They Need to Be Able to Do
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Preparation Required
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
In 2017, the average annual wage in California was $56,350 with most people making between $32,120 and $90,300
During 2014, this occupation employed approximately 22,300 people in California. It is projected that there will be 29,400 employed in 2024.
This occupation will have about 710 openings due to growth and about 340 replacement openings for approximately 1,050 total annual openings.
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DRAMA CLUB: It's OK, That's Love 1-2 (1/2)
Greetings fellow Drama Clubbers! I don't think we can't express enough how excited we all are for It's Okay, That's Love to finally air. We were given much to ponder over in this first installment. We've got jail time, mysterious siblings, rocky romances, crazy sasaeng fan boys, car chases, and probably one of the quickest time jump sequences in the entire history of K-dramas . . . . like, ever. Episode 1 starts us off with a bang, so lets get to it.
Firnlambe: Gong Hyo Jin is absolute gold while she's portraying a quirky leading lady, so I'm looking forward to seeing how she acts with Jo In Sung who usually plays the stoic roles. Well that and Lee Kwang Soo is in it, so I know I'm bound to bust up laughing at least once.
Ari: I have heard amazing things about Gong Hyo Jin in The Greatest Love, and Master's Sun. Naturally, I did a little research and I must say have completely fallen in love. I just know she is going to shine in It's Okay, Thats Love. I am absolutely looking forward to chemistry, a little tension and LOTS of laughs.
June: I am seriously so excited for this drama. I'm a huge fan of Gong Hyo Jin, she was absolutely fantastic in Master's Sun, and I can't wait to finally see a drama with Jo In Sung! I know it's late but hey at least it's with this drama. Also, I'm excited to see both Lee Kwang Soo and Do Kyungsoo, aka D.O. from the famous k-pop EXO. I really look forward to seeing Kyungsoo in his k-drama debut.
The best way to show brotherly love is to attack him with a fork of course!
Firnlambe: Well this escalated quickly . . . there I was, just jamming out to some wickedly awesome techno music, when BAM!! Fork to the shoulder!
June: Well then, this drama isn't wasting any time now, are they!
Ari: Can we just talk about Jae Yeol's reaction for a minute. One word, Shocking. It's like he's gotten used to this behavior. Makes you say hmmm.
And the award for the best boyfriend and best friend goes to . . . . . Not these people.
June: How rude! This is seriously the worst thing you could do to a person you supposedly "love".
Firnlambe: No matter how sexually frustrated you are . . . this was wrong on so many levels. And then to act like everything is all fine and hunky-dory when you see Hae Soo. Yeah no. I might have possibly thrown the nearest pillow at the wall. But I will admit, I loved Jae Yul's little smirk as he was leaving our cheating couple, it was adorable.
Ari: Like school on Saturday . . . No class. This is shameful. They were so comfortable with the whole thing, it made me wonder if Ji Hae Soo knew.
Nothing like spending some quality time in the bathroom with your idol
Firnlambe: Dear God nuuuuuuu!!!!! This was by far the creepiest facial expression exchange of all time. And is it just me? Or did D.O channel EXO's sasaeng fans perfectly?
June: This scene was definitely a favorite of mine. Gotta love D.O. and that expression
Ari: I have to admit, I was a little confused at first (I know, I know). But once it hit me I didn't really know what to think. A little uncomfortable, a little disturbing, and a lot of awkward. The relationship between Jae Yeol and Hang Kang Woo is one for the books.
Firnlambe: I would like to point out the adorable little boxing scene after this awkward introduction.
I feel that the writers definitely did their job correct and made me curious about how these two even got involved together. Jae Yul seems to know an awful lot about Kang Woo's back-story.
To be or not to be, that is the question.
June: Seriously though, what is the right answer???
Firnlambe: Obviously you pick one and then swallow it. Has no one seriously watched The Great Queen Seon Duk? Those History Epics aren't just for show people . . . I mean, I had to have learned something while watching all these dramas, right?
Ari: Deal or no Deal, eh? I pick box number 3. Not an option !?! Well, I give up then. Moral of the story? CHOOSE LIFE. But really, I can't get over how Hae Soo was able to mess with him.
Talk about your close calls
June: Traffic laws? What traffic laws! Those don't exist in K-Drama land.
Firnlambe: Yeah traffic laws are almost non-existent aren't they, but damn did I ever bump up the respect for Jae Yul in this scene, did you guys notice that he stuck his arm out to protect Hae Soo while they were spinning? . . . side note I'm like 110% positive this is the quarry they used in Triangle, but feel free to go ahead and correct me if I'm wrong lol
Ari: I didn't even notice the hand gesture. How sweet! But, sweetness is not enough to distract me from that reckless driving. Who am i kidding . . . it was pretty epic.
Let's skip the formalities and get straight to the good stuff
June: Ouch! That wound has seriously got to hurt.
Firnlambe: No joke . . . I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did, driving and all that.
Ari: You guys, it's just a centimeter deep . . . Okay, okay in all seriousness, Ji Hae Soo was pretty bad herself. Her arm was like a cooked ramen noodle but she still found the strength to help her ex patient. And I guess Jae Yul was pretty tough too. I guess. ;)
Firnlambe: Very true--I'm sure that was extremely painful. Probably didn't help that she was kicked down the stairs either . . . but she wasn't continuously bleeding from her wound while having to focus on driving at top speed down the freeway in the middle of Seoul like Jae Yul was--so he gets the brownie points this time around.
Ari: If Jae Yul gets the brownie points, Hae Soo gets the cake. :) Even in the midst of it all, she made her best attempt to fix Jae Yul's wound. Hae Soo is full of character, surprises . . . and now cake.
Well readers? Lots of things happened in episode 1. Family attacked family, shady relationships have come to light, and our leading couple got pretty beat up--but what did you think overall? Did you love it, do you hate it or do you need a few more episodes to make your final decision? Let us know in the comment section below, and we'll see you in episode 2.
Want more from the It's OK, That's Love Drama Club? Check out our individual blogs or get in touch with us via Twitter!
Ari- Thefabulish
June- Juneleal | @itsjunemarie |
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I am shopping around for a mortgage. Plugged in some numbers at Capital One. The program spit some numbers back at me. I noticed there is an Appraisal Fee AND an Appraisal Management Fee.
What the heck is an Appraisal Management Fee???
It's an extra charge, that's all. It means that CO is making you pay for them to oversee the appraisal process. I would avoid all the big banks and internet call centers. You need a mortgage professional. Find out what they offer in rates and fees before you even get pre-approved.
Scott Drescher
Yes, its a junk fee.
Some brokers and banks have figured out another way to add revenue to their origination fees. The appraisals today are ordered through an AMC (required) and usually the AMC gets their payment by taking a large portion of the fee that goes to the actual appriaser. Most lenders have an ownership interest in an AMC and naturally that is who they order the appraisal through.
the federal govt makes lenders order thru an appraisal management co(amc)...... an independant 3rd party
amc is not a non-profit co..... they have to pay employees so they charge a fee
lenders arent going to eat the cost
appraisers are already seeing a pay cut
legit fee. we ALL have it.... whether disclosed or disguised as something else.
Thank you for all the responses.
Now to find a lender that doesn't charge those fees....
I wouldn't use Cap 1 unless it was totally the last resort and they don't like me already. (BBB is MY friend, not theirs!)
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Now to find a lender that doesn't charge those fees....
dont pick a lender based on one small fee.
it is a legit fee..... though some dont agree that the amt is necessary
if a lender doesnt show that fee on the hud..... then it is hidden in the price of the appraisal.
some lenders do not seperate the fees onn the hud... we dont. we include it in the price of the appraisal. less confusing.
Right, it doesn't matter if the figures come out the same.
IME, the figures don't come out the same. But it is still worth going through the whole estimate because they might be less on something else.
The owners have decided to do owner financing...so I am going through the learning curve on this one. I have checked into owner financing before, but recently.
Any advice?
We agreed to a purchase price, down payment, loan term, interest rate, and a balloon payment. We have not agreed on a monthly payment.
How much does an appraisal cost? It's hard to see how an appraisal management fee could be a significant issue.


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It's difficult to overstate the impact of technology on our modern, Western culture in the past 20 years.
Through social media or expanded access to research, we can each amplify our cultural voice and benefit from our collective creativity!
Be it communication, research, or games, the internet and the many fancy devices we use to access it are getting better every day.
But we are held back by social issues.
These technological advances are hindered by copyright and patent law.
Communications are subject to privacy violations.
Broadband access to the internet is still restricted to the privileged.
It takes a strong command of tech, policy, and law to solve some of these emerging issues.
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