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GR 101-130

Chapter 101: FrostNova Candy

After having dinner with everyone in a cheerful atmosphere, Griseo changed her position and nestled in Yelena's arms.

The reason why the little girl did this was not only to keep in touch with the white cautus but also to see how she was doing recently.

Finally, when Griseo did not find any obvious weakness in Yelena through her silent perception, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.

"Hmm..."

Looking at the people in front of her who were discussing the future with smiles on their faces, Griseo's eyes reflecting the fire and colorful colors flickered slightly, and the corners of her mouth were quietly raised.

Just as the little girl was appreciating the "beautiful scenery" at the moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in her heart, interrupting her thoughts.

'Griseo, long time no see.'

This was the first time that Griseo had received a contact from Mobius in recent days. The little loli also knew that the situation on Sheshe's side was much more complicated than hers, so she didn't take the initiative to contact and ask anything these days.

After all, with the relationship between the two sides, even if they didn't take the initiative to contact and explore in this way, they could almost know what the other party was doing and thinking.

To put it bluntly, they are all the same person, so who can hide anything from whom?

Griseo was just split, and her way of thinking was different by 100 million points...but it didn't mean that she became two people directly.

However, due to the influence of different body memories, the communication methods and habits between each identity of the little loli were preserved...

Otherwise, Griseo wouldn't be happy to call Mobius (herself) grandma or aunt.

'Auntie Mobius, do you want to call Sister Sakura over?'

Because of the special relationship between the two, Griseo didn't even think about it and directly said Mobius's "purpose" this time in her heart.

'Well, after all, I am almost out of Ursus now. This world is really too dangerous. I am just a weak pitiful scientific researcher, so I still need someone to protect me.'

‘Aunt Mobius doesn’t need to inform me… Just ask Sister Sakura to be your companion.’

Griseo had no hesitation in agreeing to this.

Even if it was later, the little loli would have asked her to summon Sakura without Mobius telling her.

After all, it would be a waste if this identity was left there without being dispatched or used.

Finally, the two of them exchanged pleasantries before ending the contact.

However, no matter how many times, this feeling of greeting herself made Griseo feel a sense of novelty. In this world, there are probably not many "people" like her.

“Hmm…”

After ending the contact, Griseo remembered something belatedly.

That is, after leaving Ursus, if Mobius wanted to go to Columbia, he had to pass through Kazimierz… Around this time, two things seemed to happen there.

One was the Great Separation Incident, where a large-scale power outage occurred in Kawalerielki. The second thing is that the Blood Knight will win the championship of the 23rd Kazimierz Major.

Although Mobius has no idea about these two things for the time being, based on Griseo's understanding of herself and "Mobius"'s personality, plus the psychological induction between the two, if she passes by, she will probably join in the fun.

Even, let's not say she's joining for fun. Just thinking about it, Griseo feels that it is still necessary to contact the knights of the Nearl family.

Although at this time, the Nearl family has already lost a Margaret, but... there is still a Maria there, isn't it?

Although the remaining one may not have such a high affinity with Mobius, the little Lolita thinks it's still worth a try.

"What are you thinking about, so absorbed."

Just when Griseo was in a daze thinking about Mobius's affairs, a cold hand suddenly fell on her head and gently stroked it.

"Well, thinking about Sister Sakura..."

Hearing this, Griseo stopped thinking, then slightly raised her head to look at Yelena's face, and responded softly.

"Do you miss her?" After listening to the little girl's explanation, Yelena took back her hand and asked with a flash of worry in her eyes.

"Yes, but... Sister Sakura and everyone else have their own tasks, I'm used to it. And you, Sister Yelena, are with me."

"Okay~" Yelena showed a hint of helplessness on her face at Griseo's answer, and then gently hugged the little guy in her arms.

At the same time, Yelena also secretly decided in her heart that she would try to spend more time with Griseo in the future, even if she didn't have time... she would try to let some Yetis accompany her.

Because in FrostNova's view, her little guy made friends everywhere because he was too lonely and bored, and there was no one to accompany him... Although she didn't think making friends was a bad thing, and it wasn't racial discrimination, she still didn't agree that a 12-year-old child should make friends with those old-time Sarkaz mercenaries.

"Hmm... By the way, Yelena, can you give me one of your candies?" As if she remembered something, Griseo suddenly raised her head slightly, gently rubbed Yelena's cold chin and asked.

"My candies are not suitable for children..."

When Griseo mentioned the candies, Yelena was slightly stunned, and explained with a helpless tone.

In fact, she had thought about giving her candies to Griseo long before, but in the end, after hesitating for a moment... she still kept them.

Yelena felt that the little girl was still too young and might not be able to withstand that kind of flavor. It would be bad if she accidentally made the child cry.

That's right, the candies of the Cautus are not ordinary candies. They are handmade candies made by her herself with alcohol, stimulating seasonings, and some sugar. And eating this kind of candy is also one of her few pleasures.

"I asked you for candies, Sister Yelena, not because I want to eat..."

Hearing Yelena's words, the light in Griseo's big violet eyes flashed slightly, and she explained in a low voice.

Others don't know what Yelena's candies are, but the little girl knows it very well. Although she is completely fine after eating this mixture, it is somewhat wasteful.

Griseo's original purpose was just to get a FrostNova Candy that a group of Dokutahs could never have again.

Chapter 102: Reluctant Contact

"If it's not for eating, then what do you want to do with my candy, little Griseo?" After listening to Griseo's explanation, Yelena looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"Well... because I want to collect it. Sister Yelena's candies are all made by herself, and they are unique." For this kind of small matter, Griseo naturally told her intentions without any concealment.

"So that's how it is. Here... the candy is very spicy. If you want to eat it anytime, just be careful."

Although Yelena still didn't quite understand it, she gently took out a candy from her small bag and put it in front of Griseo.

"Yeah, thank you, Sister Yelena."

Griseo looked at the spicy candy in front of her, and her eyes lit up directly. Then she carefully picked up the candy and happily put it in the space.

"It's just a piece of candy, but you're so happy. Next time I have a chance, I'll bring you some real candy."

Looking at Griseo's happy look, Yelena rubbed her little head helplessly and said softly.

"Hmm...Ah~"

After hearing Yelena's words, Griseo nodded first, then yawned loudly, and her big eyes became a little misty.

Obviously, it was almost time for the little girl to sleep.

In addition, because there was no lunch break at noon today, the sleepiness that swept over Griseo this time was much stronger than usual.

After feeling the rolling sleepiness, the little girl didn't plan to stay here any longer.

After Griseo said goodbye to Yelena and everyone, she went back with Alyona, who was a little sleepy after a day of training.

……

"Hmm..."

Griseo remembered that she had one thing left to do after she had simply washed up, blew out the candle, and lay on the bed. Thinking of this, she opened the system panel again and turned to Hua's panel.

The little Loli didn't completely let go of her worries until she saw the 21% unlock progress bar on it.

"Good night, Alyona... You've worked hard today," Griseo whispered to her partner who was lying beside her tired after all day.

"Gresh, good night, go to sleep."

Alyona looked down at her, her sleepy eyes about to close, and responded softly.

"Hmm..."

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In the morning, the cold wind was still howling... Today the sky was gloomy and snowflakes were still floating.

But even so, at the fixed time, Griseo was still awake as usual to wait for Alyona, and finally went to have breakfast together.

After breakfast, Alyona went to train with the Yeti Squadron and Patriot as she did yesterday.

Unlike the leisurely day yesterday, everyone was busy and struggling again today. Even Alina continued to teach the infected children.

Originally, Talulah, Alina, and the others wanted to leave a few people to accompany Griseo, but after a tug-of-war with the little loli, they had to give up temporarily.

After all, Griseo herself still had some things to do today, so there was no need for anyone to accompany her, which would be troublesome.

As for what things, such as the one she promised yesterday, she didn't want to go at all, but she had to go.

In addition to this reluctant task, the little loli also planned to do another thing... to draw a special painting for Yelena.

Griseo had been delayed for a while because of various things. She planned to take some time today to finish this painting.

However, for today's arrangement, the little girl still planned to go to W first...

"Hmm...꒪-꒪)"

When Griseo thought of W, her annoying smile appeared in her mind. Then, the "dark" thoughts in her heart could not stop coming out.

The little girl really began to seriously reconsider the possibility of knocking someone out and then forcibly unlocking the character bound to them..

After all, the others were okay, but W was definitely a smart guy.

If Griseo accidentally revealed her flaws when she contacted her and was discovered by her, she would really be in trouble. At worst, W might avoid contact at all costs after finding out Griseo's intentions.

If that kind of thing really happened, Griseo probably wouldn't hesitate anymore, and would directly "kill" the person and forcibly unlock Senti, and finally find a way to delete W's memory...

"..."

Thinking about it, Griseo looked back and confirmed that no one was paying attention to her. She raised her feet, took small steps, and reluctantly walked along the usual route to find W.

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Mercenary Encampment——

"…"

Sitting next to the campfire, Ines was observing the comrade opposite her who was getting crazier day by day.

As for why she was observing W, the reason was very simple.

That was because Ines found that W seemed to be in a good mood for some reason since she got up this morning. And she always felt like he was expecting something…

Knowing that she couldn’t get the answer… Ines gave up asking directly and observed the current situation carefully while someone was sitting in front of the campfire with a relatively clear shadow.

And W didn’t dodge at all, she was just careless and let Ines look at her with a provocative expression.

"You…"

Just when Ines was about to say something, a familiar blue petite figure successfully made her swallow the rest of her words.

"Oh, you're here quite early~ Didn't Tallulah and the others stop you?" After seeing Griseo coming, W didn't even blink, and teased casually as usual.

"Ah..."

Faced with W's special way of greeting, Griseo didn't respond at all, but just yawned a little, and then looked at her silently with misty and confused eyes.

"It seems that you are not awake at all, little guy? Do you need me to set off some firecrackers for you?" Looking at Griseo's cute appearance, W not only didn't feel soft-hearted but asked in a somewhat bad tone.

"Hmm..."

However, Griseo still didn't respond at all. She slowly raised her small and white bare feet and walked towards the bonfire.

Then the little loli sat "well-behavedly" next to the American... W without anyone reacting.

Looking at the little Lolita who sat next to him without any scruples, W's bad expression suddenly broke for a moment. Fortunately, she quickly covered it up.

"...Aren't you afraid that I have planted a bomb here? Or are you confident in your own ability~"

Chapter 103: The Beginning of the Confrontation and the Heartbreak

"...Aren't you afraid that I've planted a bomb here? Or are you confident in your own strength?"

"…"

Hearing this, Griseo, who had just sat down, simply stared at W with a cold expression, having no intention of responding to her "bad words."

Because, the moment she sat down, the little Lolita let herself be stained with Yelena's color, so at this moment, she was not affected by W and the others at all.

This is the second time that Griseo took the initiative to be stained with other people's colors when facing W. When facing others, she never took this measure.

But there is no way, the little Lolita really doesn't want to be stained with W's color at all.

"It's meaningless, W. Just ask if you have anything to ask."

Just when she saw the arc of W's mouth getting bigger and bigger, Griseo spoke in a calm tone.

"If I knew, I would tell you."

"Hahaha~ Little guy, you think it's meaningless, but I think it is. And your current state... let me think, it's called color, right? Whose color are you using now?"

After hearing what Griseo said, W not only did not restrain herself but laughed out loud and asked back.

After a few days of investigation, W could almost figure out some characteristics of Griseo. After all, she had known a lot of scattered information and details for a long time.

If she couldn't analyze it in this case, she would really be stupid...

"Hmm..."

For W's sudden question, Griseo's big violet eyes flashed slightly, but she wasn't surprised.

The characteristics of color and painting... She has never concealed it from the beginning, and there is no need.

Maybe other people are afraid of knowing their characteristics and finding weaknesses, but Griseo is not afraid at all. After all, she has other identities.

It can only be said that "Griseo" is just a "weak" mascot who is protected by others. Her real strength depends on her other identities.

"Why, did I guess it? Then let me guess whose color you used. With a cold face and speaking so coldly... It seems to be FrostNova."

Looking at Griseo like this, W smiled and narrowed her eyes, then said word by word.

"Well, because I don't want to be stained with W's color. So, I was stained with Sister Frost Star's color in advance. Do you still want to ask? If not, I will leave..."

As she spoke, a trace of coldness and impatience flashed in Griseo's eyes, and she turned her head again to look at the annoying W beside her.

To be honest, the little loli sometimes really admires the good temper of Ines and others. They have not strangled someone to death after getting along for such a long time...

"Tsk, do you hate my color so much?" Hearing this, W's eyes flashed with a hint of teasing, and then she asked with a smile.

Then, before Griseo could answer anything, W leaned over first and grasped the little girl's delicate white jaw with her right hand wearing fingerless gloves, guiding her to look into her golden eyes that were filled with joy and madness at the moment.

Although W knew that business should be prioritized, for some reason, after hearing what Griseo said, she still felt a little unconvinced and wanted to go against the little girl.

"…"

At the same time, the two people who were watching the whole process looked at each other, and their expressions were a little hard to describe for a while.

Ines couldn't help but cover her delicate face...

Although she and Hedley were both hired soldiers of Sarkaz and had done many cruel things, they really didn't do such shameless things as bullying children like W.

"꒪-꒪)!"

Griseo looked at the face that was suddenly so close to her and the pair of crazy golden eyes... She was shocked and leaned back subconsciously.

But after reacting quickly, she reached out and grasped W's snow-white wrist, and took someone's hand off her face.

Since then, there have been several red fingerprints on the little Lolita's snow-white jaw because of someone...

And this sudden close contact also caused the color of Yelena on Griseo's body to waver and show signs of fading.

"Don't touch me..."

Griseo, who grabbed and pressed W's wrist, frowned and said.

"The little guy is quite strong~ But how long can you hold on?" W felt the slight dull pain from her wrist and smiled without any concern.

"…💢"

Looking at W, who still seemed to treat her as a "toy" until now, Griseo was really angry. In this case, don't blame her...

Although the little Lolita has always had a good temper and restrained herself, it doesn't mean that she really has no temper...

After calming down a little, Griseo threw away someone's wrist with some disdain, and then said: "Through that painting... what did you see?"

At this point, the little Lolita did not wait for W to answer her question but continued: "Although I don't know what you saw specifically, I can probably guess that it was the deceased."

When the voice completely fell, the last color on Griseo's body also quietly faded away.

However, the little Lolita didn't care but turned her head calmly to look at W, watching her smile with a chill at the moment.

"Oh? How can you be so sure? I remember a little kid told me yesterday that she didn't know." At this point, although W still had a smile on her face, this smile was completely invisible in her eyes.

"I really don't know... but I can feel the sadness in you, W. Some things, even with a mask, can't be covered up..."

Griseo used her tender and crisp voice to mercilessly describe her findings word by word.

Originally, the little Lolita wanted to give W some dignity, but she found that as soon as she met this guy, she started to raise blood pressure and consume her rationality.

"…"

Hearing this, the two people who had been sitting next to her frowned slightly at the corners of W's mouth, which was getting bigger and bigger. They planned to say something to stop the current situation from continuing to develop.

However, before the two people opened their mouths... Griseo spoke first: "It seems that I was right."

The little Lolita didn't want anyone to interrupt her conversation with W. Since this time it has started, she will naturally seize this opportunity to "discipline" someone.

It won't completely ruin the relationship, but Griseo still hopes that W will be more restrained when she sees her...

Chapter 104: Bad Woman Griseo

"Pfft..."

"Can't help it, can you? However, I can only say that Griseo is still too tactful."

At this moment, Griseo slightly raised her head and looked at the fake smile on W's face. A little teasing appeared in her violet eyes, and she couldn't help but chuckle.

Griseo chose to take the initiative to be stained with the color called "Ye Li" because of anger and she had now completely returned to her own nature after a long time.

No matter how good or powerful other people's colors are, even if those are the Flamechasers, in her own opinion, her own color is still the most suitable thing for Griseo to use.

Usually, she doesn't care much, so she lets the memory of her identity infect herself and affect her personality, making her appear harmless.

But this does not mean that Griseo can't use special methods to temporarily remove this influence and return to her original personality, such as being stained with color like now.

As for why she did this suddenly? The reason is very simple: Griseo's personality under the influence of "Griseo" is really too good and too non-aggressive. Since she has chosen to suppress W's arrogance this time, it is inconvenient for her to continue using that cute "soft bun" personality.

"?"

Listening to the words of Griseo, whose personality suddenly changed, W frowned slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. Griseo's words, plus her own intuition, made W feel that the change in the little loli this time was not just a simple dyeing of color.

Not only her, but the other two sitting next to her also noticed Griseo's abnormality and were secretly analyzing what happened.

"Why are you surprised? Ha~ Since W likes to bully Griseo so much, Griseo also happens to like to play with children, so Griseo will reluctantly accompany you."

Speaking of this, Griseo raised the corners of her lips and showed a very innocent and cute smile to W.

However, it was this smile that made the three people present instantly stand up with their hair on end and a chill rising from their spines, and they subconsciously wanted to touch their weapons.

However, no one dared to act rashly for the time being, after all, the brilliant fighting power of Griseo before was there.

"!"

Feeling the warning from her nerves, W remained calm on the surface but secretly rubbed the detonator nervously. She was now basically sure that the little guy sitting next to her had changed her mind.

"Don't be so nervous, as long as you are a quiet listener, then Griseo will naturally not do anything to you."

As if she didn't notice W's little action at all, Griseo had a pure and innocent smile on her face and glanced at Ines and Hedley beside her.

This was her little warning to the two of them, in case the pleasant conversation with W was interrupted.

And it was obvious that Griseo's warning worked, and the two were indeed stunned, temporarily dispelling all kinds of small ideas that had just emerged in their minds.

To be honest, looking at W now, Griseo's mood can be said to be relatively happy... the pleasure of bullying.

Who hasn't been a bad woman? In her last life, when she was a bad woman, W was just a 2D Wife. If it was in her last life, Griseo might have had some good feelings for this bad Sarkaz woman with a story behind her.

Now that she has really come to this real and cruel world and met the real person, she doesn't have so many good feelings anymore. Even if she had, they would have been worn away long ago.

After all, unlike the one-sided and unrealistic game, the one in front of Griseo now is a real, cruel, and bad-tempered Sarkaz mercenary W.

Some people may think that W is still gentle and has a good side deep in her heart, but what does that have to do with Griseo now? The little loli now just wants to strike hard and teach someone the word "respect"...

"Who are you...?"

After listening to Griseo's words, W also glanced at her two comrades and asked in a low voice.

"Me? Guess?"

Obviously, facing W's question, Griseo gently brushed the hem of her skirt and did not mean to answer. She kept it a secret and looked at W, whose face was almost devoid of a smile, and continued: "It's really boring. Don't people say that when W smiles, there's always something bad going on?"

"But maybe it's not that W forced me out, and it's not that there's nothing bad going on? After all... that little guy, Griseo, doesn't know about Theresia~"

When Griseo mentioned Theresia's name, she deliberately smiled and emphasized it.

To be honest, the little Lolita may now understand W's fun loving personality a little bit. It's really fun to be weird, deliberately provocative, and then look at other people's expressions.

When Griseo mentioned this name, although W didn't move her body, her golden pupils did shrink slightly. Although the other two people next to her concealed it well, there was also a flash of surprise in their eyes. It was as if they didn't expect that Griseo, who suddenly became weird, would know and mention her Highness.

"What do you know? And what's going on with that painting?" W asked hurriedly after calming down her emotions.

"Pfft, don't be anxious, W~"

Looking at the anxious look in W's eyes, Griseo slowly stood up, then pinched her jaw nonchalantly and said with a smile.

The more anxious W was, the more Griseo didn't want to tell her at this moment...

"Let me guess now, you saw Theresia in that painting, right?"

"Let me guess again, you witnessed the death of her majesty again, right?"

When saying these two sentences, although Griseo seemed to be asking, her tone of voice was still quite like she was certain.

After all, she was not stupid. She could make W look like this, and with her special ability, she could guess it. However, there were some small details that she guessed that made her more concerned.

"So... what do you want to know? Do you want Griseo to tell you that it was not a dream?"

Griseo, who was standing, leaned forward slightly and looked into W's golden eyes seriously, as if she wanted to see something from those eyes.

"..."

If it were normal, W might have struggled to refute, but facing Griseo's huge hand strength and sharp words, she actually fell into silence for a while. She could only use her eyes, which covered her resentment and grief with madness, to stare fiercely at the person who was in front of her.

"Don't look at me with that look. I'm not that little guy like Griseo. I won't be soft-hearted." Griseo looked at W's eyes with pleasure and reminded her "kindly." Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and asked with a smile:

"Oh, by the way, I have two pieces of news here, one good news and one bad news. I wonder which one you want to know first?"

"..."

Obviously, W didn't want to make a choice at this moment, so she remained silent.

"Tsk, so boring~ Let's talk about the good news first. The painting that Griseo gave you was painted with your colors. Logically speaking, it will only let you see the things that you fear the most in your heart."

At this point, Griseo paused for a moment and then continued:

"Then the question is, where do the positive things you see come from? You know... this continent is cruel, but sometimes it is not short of miracles."

"What do you want to say?!"

After listening to Griseo's words this time, W was no longer silent as before but asked directly and quickly. At the same time, Theresia's words and farewell that night flashed through her mind... an idea that made her tremble all over slowly emerged in her mind.

"Ah, don't be so excited... I haven't told you the bad news yet. If I'm not mistaken, you should have already..."

"Destroyed it~"

Chapter 105: W's Stiffness and Bewilderment

"Destroyed it~"

The last few words were uttered slowly by Griseo, leaning over W's ear.

After she finished speaking, she stood up straight and chuckled, watching and observing someone who was hit by her words.

"Impossible! If that's the case, why did she say..." After hearing Griseo's bad news, W subconsciously struggled to refute.

But at the end, her voice gradually became smaller, until no one could hear it clearly...

"Heh~ Maybe..."

And Griseo, who had been carefully observing W's expression and listening to her words, slowly flashed a hint of understanding in her big violet eyes.

It seems that she made the right bet this time.

That's right, even if she changed her personality, Griseo couldn't know in detail what W saw in the painting. She just used a general concept to deceive W.

She could indeed guess the general things, but as for the details, she could only guess and cheat W.

Griseo deduced from W's previous reaction that what she saw should not be all "fear."

Because if she really didn't see any hope or positive things, W shouldn't be like that. At least she wouldn't be so eager and eager to learn.

Instead, she should be full of endless anger, as if she was fooled and hit in the sore spot...

"…"

The two people who were sitting next to her and had been alert to the situation were trying to digest the conversation between Griseo and W.

In their opinion, what the little girl said was indeed a little beyond their understanding. However, the truth of these words was temporarily unknown to them.

Because Ines's ability had no effect on Griseo at all, and even now, just looking at her shadow would make her feel terrified and fearful from the bottom of her heart.

It was like being stared at by an indescribable evil beast...

"By the way, I suddenly remembered a little characteristic of the child Griseo."

After appreciating W's expression for a while, Griseo seemed to remember something, slowly loosened her hand and spoke again: "That is, if a person's color is strong enough, then the painting drawn with it may also manifest something~"

"Oh, I forgot... the painting has been destroyed by you." As she said that, Griseo smiled helplessly and spread her hands.

"How do I know whether what you said is true or false." The more she knew at this moment, the uglier W's face became, and even a trace of panic flashed in her golden eyes. But she still couldn't help but hold on to her luck and said stubbornly.

"Hehe, I never force others to believe what I say... The truth is here, believe it or not, what does it have to do with me?"

Facing W's stubbornness, Griseo was not surprised at all.

The little girl never thought it would be easy to "tame" W, a person who has her own beliefs and is clear-minded. If it was done so easily, she would probably start to suspect whether someone was acting.

Besides, this was not Griseo's purpose. She just wanted to play a trick on W this time, let her learn a lesson and be more respectful.

"But, W, has anyone told you that you are too weak? So weak that you can't even protect the people you want to protect."

While speaking, Griseo slowly swept her scrutinizing eyes over W, who had an ugly expression in front of her.

"Even if the painting is not destroyed, I don't think you have the ability to materialize anything through it. Even you can't beat any of the companions that Griseo can materialize..."

At this moment, listening to Griseo's words, Ines suppressed her fear and reluctantly withdrew from the suppressed state, then looked at her and said with difficulty: "... Ahem, do you like to use words to attack a weak person with your mouth?"

Although she usually likes to quarrel with W and occasionally holds grudges, this does not mean that when her comrade is very hurt and suppressed, she will not stop it.

"Tsk, it's really boring~ Did I let the listener speak? Besides, I just want some people to learn to respect." Griseo glanced at Ines lightly and said with a smile.

The little loli didn't go to the extent of attacking Ines, but she didn't have a good face for her now. After all, she didn't see what W said when she was harassed...

Although Griseo also knew that Ines might not be able to control W, who bumped into her?

"... Tsk, if you want me to learn respect, there is no need to involve irrelevant people."

W said, reluctantly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a provocative smile. At the same time, she moved her somewhat stiff body quietly, blocking Griseo's view of Ines.

"It's really touching~"

Looking at the two enemies who protected each other, Griseo teased: "Today is a lesson for you, W. If you don't know how to adapt and only use your bad mask to face everyone, you will suffer one day."

After the voice fell, Griseo took a step and sat down next to W again.

"It's almost time... Don't let me catch you bullying Griseo again. Otherwise, it won't be so easy next time."

After the last warning, Griseo looked at W and added softly, this time her tone was much calmer: "Try to get along with Griseo, she is really a good kid."

"Besides, what I just told you... may not be without a chance."

After saying that, Griseo slowly closed her eyes, relaxed her body, and leaned on W, quietly letting the color of "Ye Li" fade away slowly.

As she began to fade, the terrifying aura on her body and the oppression on the three people also disappeared without a trace, as if they had never appeared.

"..."

W looked at the little guy who suddenly softened and leaned on her, and both her body and expression froze again. The whole person looked a little at a loss.

If it were normal, W might have pushed her away or used "special means" to wake her up. But now... she didn't dare to move, she didn't dare to move.

"Huh—You've hit a wall now, haven't you? I told you to listen to my and Hedley's advice, and you insisted on provoking others." Looking at W who didn't dare to move at all, Ines lowered her voice and mocked her.

After all, helping when there is danger is one thing, and mocking and being unpleasant when there is no danger is another.

"This time it is indeed as that person said just now, W you should restrain yourself a little." Hedley, who had recovered, looked at W with a serious expression and a tone full of unquestionableness.

It has already happened, Hedley will not blame W, but he does not want something like this to happen again... especially just now, he really felt a fatal threat from Griseo.

Chapter 106: Autism and Misunderstanding?

"..."

After listening to her comrades, W did not refute for the first time. Most of her attention was still on Griseo.

She looked down at the little guy leaning on her, then finally looked up at her comrades with a hint of helplessness.

"Don't look at me... You called the people over by yourself, solve it yourself." After seeing W's eyes, Ines said in a low voice without mercy.

"..."

Hedley, on the other hand, just spread his hands helplessly.

Finally, W, unable to seek help from her comrades, lowered her head with a bitter expression, looking at the delicate face of the little girl and pondering what to do next.

She was used to being crazy and flamboyant, and being asked to change so suddenly... She didn't know what to do or how to get along with others.

Moreover, W's heart was also very confused now. Although she didn't completely believe what Griseo said earlier, some of it still hurt her deeply.

"Hmm..."

After feeling W's gaze on her, Griseo rubbed her eyes slowly and "woke up."

Why had the little girl leaned on W for so long?

The reason was simple: she was trying to unlock Senti. After all, the opportunity was rare. And... she had to act convincingly.

"꒪꒫꒪)?"

However, when Griseo opened her eyes, she was met with W's unsmiling and complicated expression.

At this moment, the little girl had to admit her previous attack had been effective...

"..."

Then W looked at Griseo who had woken up, opened her mouth several times to say something, but didn't say anything in the end...

"W, what's wrong?"

Looking at W, who was now unconfident because of her own criticism, Griseo asked knowingly with some doubt in her eyes.

"…Do you remember what happened just now?"

Looking at the innocent face of Griseo in front of her, W slowed down a little, organized her words, and asked in a calm tone.

As for why she said "tried her best," it was because W subconsciously almost raised the corners of her lips to mock.

"꒪꒫꒪)? Is W talking about pinching me just now?" After hearing W's question, Griseo touched her jaw with a puzzled look, which still had a red mark.

"..."

Looking at the innocent face of Griseo, W was suddenly speechless again. At the same time, her own hand subconsciously touched her jaw, trying to cover it.

She knew without even looking that there must be a few red marks on her jaw now, and there might even be bruises... After all, the little girl had been really strong earlier.

"Hmm...? Forget it, W, don't bully me next time. I will really be angry, and Mr. Knight and the others will be very angry too..." Griseo looked at the silent W, tilted her head, and said seriously.

The little girl naturally noticed W's actions and the marks on her face, but... she was already angry, so she planned to stop here for the time being.

"...Okay."

Looking at the innocent and lovely Griseo, who was completely different from earlier, W did not choose to be stubborn for once but nodded and agreed.

The little girl's reaction almost confirmed W's guess that she had two personalities...

Otherwise, she had no way to explain the situation just now.

"Then, W, is there anything else you want to know? Like I said before, I will tell you if I know..."

Griseo looked at W, who had completely lost her temper in front of her personality, and asked with a smile flashing in her big eyes.

After hearing this, W was silent for a while, then lowered her head and asked in a voice so soft that it was almost inaudible:

"Well, little... Griseo, I want to know, is what I saw in your painting false?"

This was the first time that W did not call Griseo a provocative and teasing little guy.

"Hmm..."

Although W spoke very softly this time, Griseo, who was sitting next to her, still heard it very clearly and fell into deep thought.

This question was really hard for the little girl to answer... Because everyone's color is different, the effect of her painting is also different. Some show the original real future, and some are just nightmares...

Normally, if someone only saw the fear in their heart through Griseo's painting, she could still comfort them and tell them that it was all fake.

But...

"..."

Thinking, Griseo slowly raised her head and looked at W seriously, or rather, at the color behind her that belonged to her...

A deep dark red mixed with a faint warm yellow slowly reflected in the little girl's beautiful purple eyes that were shining with light.

Earlier, Griseo had quietly sighed in her heart about the special color of W... But at that time, she only thought that the warm color was someone's softness hidden in their heart.

But now, the little girl had a different feeling and understanding.

"Hmm?"

W looked at Griseo, who did not answer her doubts but suddenly looked at her seriously, and a trace of unknown doubt flashed across her face.

Not only W, but Ines and Hedley, who had been paying attention to and observing Griseo since she "woke up," couldn't help but tense up again after seeing her behavior.

After all, who could be sure that the previous situation would not happen again?

After being stared at by W with inexplicable and doubtful eyes, Griseo slowly came back to her senses, then looked at her golden eyes seriously and said:

"Not necessarily... W, your color is special. It has a warm color, as if someone is protecting you."

"..."

At this moment, W fell into complete silence. She had asked Griseo this question because she still had a little hope and didn't completely believe what "Griseo" said earlier...

But now, the little girl's words completely made her hope disappear little by little as her face became paler and paler.

"I should have known it earlier..."

At this moment, W slowly covered her chest with one hand, then lowered her head, making it difficult for people to see her expression.

"I've been always... here."

Her highness' gentle words at that time seemed to ring in her ears again...

"꒪꒫꒪)?"

Looking at W, who suddenly fell into complete silence, Griseo was slightly stunned, and a trace of confusion and helplessness flashed in her eyes.

Did she say anything heartbreaking just now?

In the end, after thinking about it for a while, the little girl couldn't come up with a reason, so she could only attribute it to the fact that she might have fooled her too hard earlier.

Chapter 107: W: Humph, Your Highness is Really Cunning

"..."

After calming down her emotions, a trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes as she looked at W. Then, the little girl suddenly stood up, took a step forward, opened her arms, and gently hugged her, who was in a state of autism.

This sudden action of Griseo made Ines, who wanted to say something, shut her mouth and stop her actions. Even Hedley raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of surprise on his face.

This couldn't be blamed on him—the "Griseo" from earlier had left a deep impression on him. As a result, he was not used to seeing this innocent and kind little girl now.

Finally, the two looked at each other, stood up in unison, and left the bonfire. While leaving, they temporarily dispersed other nearby mercenaries.

However, Ines and Hedley did not go too far away. While leaving space for W, they also paid attention to the situation and her safety.

"..."

Faced with the sudden hug, W's body trembled slightly, but she did not respond and remained immersed in her emotions.

"What is W sad about?" Griseo didn't care about W's silence. She stretched out her little hand, gently stroked her silver hair, and asked softly.

"..."

But this time, W still didn't respond. She was used to keeping everything in her heart and not talking. Besides, W didn't like to expose her vulnerable side to others.

"Don't be so sad, W. If you keep like this, the people who are still protecting you will also be sad." Facing W's continued silence, Griseo's eyes flashed with helplessness and guilt. She then tried a different way to comfort her.

It could only be said that the little girl didn't expect... the effect of this action to be so good that she even felt guilty.

"......?"

This time, W finally moved. She put down her hands and slowly raised her head, staring at the delicate face of Griseo, who was close at hand, and the eyes that seemed to contain the bright stars.

W suddenly didn't quite understand what the little girl had just said. Still? Wasn't the painting destroyed by her? Finally, she thought of the last words of "Griseo" before...

Then a hidden rise of hope flashed in her golden eyes.

"Hmm... ꒪꒫꒪)?"

Griseo was initially caught off guard by W's actions, then noticed the doubt in her eyes and became confused. To be honest, the little girl couldn't keep up with W's thoughts since she became autistic a while ago.

"That's right, what you just said was..."

W looked at Griseo, who was still holding her and looking confused, and explained softly in a calm tone and hoarse voice.

Now she had completely lost her temper when facing Griseo, not only because she was a little afraid of the person from before, but also because... this little girl in front of her might really turn things around.

"So that's what you're talking about... That person should like you very much and has been protecting you. Even your color has changed." Hearing this, Griseo was slightly stunned, then looked behind W again and explained.

At this moment, the little girl realized she seemed to know why she couldn't keep up with W's thoughts earlier. From the beginning, it seemed she had misunderstood something...

"... But didn't I destroy the painting?"

After listening to Griseo's explanation, W was slightly stunned, then asked with a dry voice.

Before, she had heard the words of "Griseo" and Griseo's confirmation and thought that Theresa had disappeared forever with her destruction of the painting...

But now, after hearing what Griseo said, she suddenly realized... it was not as she had thought before.

"꒪꒫꒪)"

As soon as W asked the question, Griseo completely confirmed her previous guess. Sure enough, there was indeed a misunderstanding...

But thinking carefully, the little girl felt that she couldn't blame W. After all, she had said very general things earlier to deceive others... It seemed understandable that she was misunderstood.

"Not really. Although my paintings do have magic... they can't create such a magical bond. That is... unique to you, W..." At this point, Griseo's expression couldn't help but become serious.

To be honest, this was the first time the little girl saw W in this situation. Although she didn't know if it was unique to W, it didn't prevent her from sighing at the power of the princess in her heart.

"I may see you again..."

After listening to Griseo's explanation, W subconsciously asked... But she gradually fell silent after only saying half of the words, then stared at the eyes of the person in front of her in a daze.

Because at this moment, W saw... She saw her own reflection and a warm color that was out of tune with her but very familiar in Griseo's beautiful purple eyes.

Without thinking, she knew what it was...

"Hmph~ Your Highness is really cunning."

With a barely audible hum, W slowly closed her eyes and lowered her head again, letting herself shrink in Griseo's arms. But unlike before, at this moment, a slight arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"... ꒪꒫꒪)?"

Griseo looked at W, who was quietly shrinking in her arms at this moment, and a big question mark slowly appeared on her little head.

She hadn't said anything yet and hadn't comforted her, so why did she suddenly get better?

"Hmm..."

Finally, Griseo stopped struggling, stretched out her little hand, and gently patted W's back, silently comforting her.

"Heh~"

However, this time, facing Griseo's comfort, W was no longer indifferent as before. After she completely adjusted her emotions, she put on the familiar smile again and raised her head.

"!"

When she saw the smile on W's face, Griseo's heart skipped a beat and she subconsciously wanted to run... but she was still a step too late. The little girl's petite body was directly pulled into W's arms and hugged.

"Hmm!"

"......?"

Griseo, who was suddenly hugged, subconsciously wanted to struggle, but... she soon stopped her actions. Because the imagined "revenge" did not come, but a warm hand fell on her head and caressed it.

"Oh, I remember it very clearly, little guy. You just touched my head. Anyway, you have to let me touch you back~"

Chapter 108: W's New "Bad Mood"

"I remember very clearly just now, little guy, you touched my head. Anyway, you have to let me touch you back~"

As W's soft voice fell, her hand suddenly used some force to mess up Griseo's originally smooth hair. The black painter's cap also slowly slid to the ground.

"Ugh! My hat..."

After noticing that the hat had slipped, Griseo subconsciously reached out to cover her little head.

"Haha..."

Compared to the past, W was much more measured this time. After messing up the little guy's hair, she quickly let her go and even moved a little further away.

"..."

Then, before Griseo went to pick up her hat, the azure knight appeared first and bent down to pick up the painter's cap from the ground.

The sudden appearance of the knight made the three people present slightly stunned. Especially Ines and Hedley, who were standing far away; when they saw the azure knight, their first reaction was to think that W was going to be beaten...

Even W herself thought so... She had already started planning her escape route in her mind. Although she knew she would not be beaten to death, no one wanted to be beaten...

"..."

However, completely different from what they thought, the azure knight did not even give them a glance after he appeared. After picking up the small hat from the ground, the knight put it away directly. Then, he slowly moved to the side of Griseo and, like a magician, elegantly took out a small round stool for his little princess to sit down. The azure knight then took out a delicate little comb and began to comb his princess's messy hair.

"Um... Mr. Knight, Sorry for troubling you."

Unlike the nervousness of others, Griseo was very calm from beginning to end, and it could even be said that she was used to it. After all, the little girl knew Mr. Knight too well as a partner and had been taken care of by him for some time.

"..."

Finally, under the suspicious eyes of several mercenaries, the azure knight quietly combed the hair of his little princess and put on a cute and clean painter's hat again.

After doing all this, Mr. Knight did not go back immediately. Instead, he warned W fiercely with his eyes and momentum in a place where Griseo could not see, and then disappeared into the air.

If it were not for the fear of affecting his little princess's plan and if he was in a good mood, the knight and several other partners would have arranged a meal for W.

"Thank you, Mr. Knight..."

"..."

W, who received the knight's warning, was looking at Griseo's neat and smooth hair with a weird look. Obviously, she did not expect that a big figure like the knight would do such a small thing... and it seemed that he still had his own thoughts.

"Hmm? W can't mess up my hair again..."

Perhaps because W's gaze was too intense, Griseo covered her head again, preventing her from messing up her hair again out of frustration.

"Don't worry, I won't do it again."

Looking at Griseo's cute and innocent appearance, W's mouth twitched slightly, and then she said helplessly.

To be honest, W began to regret what she had done before... She found that she shouldn't have been so naive!

If she had pretended to be normal before, she might have fooled this innocent and gullible little guy in front of her. However, W felt that it was not too late now. Although there was an unknown existence paying attention, she felt that she might still be able to guide the little guy...

"Heh~"

Thinking so, W glanced at Griseo quietly with a "bad intention" look.

"Aqiu--)?"

After hearing W's previous answer, Griseo, who had just relaxed for a while, suddenly sneezed. Then, she looked around with some confusion.

After a final look, the little girl did not find anything unusual, so she had to treat this little episode as someone else thinking about her. After all, it was impossible that she was being targeted by something dirty...

...

Finally, Griseo chatted with Ines, Hedley, and others again, rejected W's request for a painting, and then finally left.

There are two reasons why the little girl rejected W's request. One is that she doesn't like to give gifts to people who don't cherish them, and the other is that W's current color is no different from before, and she doesn't want to paint something similar to the previous one.

However, although she refused, Griseo still left a promise.

After all, you still have to leave people with some hope and can't extinguish it all at once. The little girl told W that when she grows and changes next time, she will paint a brand new painting for her.

Although the process of looking for W this time was not very pleasant, the result was satisfactory to Griseo. Although someone still looked very naughty, they had restrained themselves a lot compared to before... at least in front of her now.

After leaving W, Griseo was not in a hurry to go back. Although she had just been tossed around, it was still early...

So she planned to go to Mudrock again, and she decided to leave the painting to herself in the afternoon. Besides, Griseo also knew that Mudrock had always been a little worried about her going to look for W. So now it was just right to go over and report that she was safe.

In this way, Griseo had been "hanging out" outside until almost noon, when everyone was going back to eat... and then she trotted back all the way.

Today, she solved the big worry of W in one go, and with the unlocking progress of Senti at 32% and Hua at 51%, the little girl was very happy. Although the expression on her face remained unchanged, the happiness in her bright eyes could not be hidden at all.

During lunch, everyone noticed this and teased her in a friendly manner.

After lunch, Griseo followed her own plan and went to paint with Yelena's color.

Chapter 109: Influence and Paintings

The weather was getting gloomier, and the snow was falling heavier, fluttering and falling with the cold wind.

Beside the campfire not far from the tent, a small figure sat quietly on a small stool, painting on the drawing paper in front of her.

Beside her, a huge azure figure stood there, holding an umbrella to help her block the wind, rain, and snow.

"..."

Griseo was like this. Once she entered the painting state, she would forget herself and immerse herself in the world of colors. At this time, even if someone came to disturb her, she would generally not respond.

...

With the last touch of scarlet falling on the drawing paper...

"Um...꒪-꒪)"

Griseo slowly withdrew from Yelena's color, with a slightly confused and sad expression.

However, this state did not last too long. When the little girl turned her eyes to the painting, the confusion in her eyes was instantly diluted by the sudden thick sadness. But before she could look at it for long, a blue armored hand suddenly took the canvas, covered the painting in front of her, and put it away.

However, sometimes even if the source is put away, the influence on people will not recover so quickly.

"Sister Yelena..."

Griseo was sitting on a small stool at this moment, looking at the empty easel, whispering softly.

Just when she was immersed in painting, the little girl didn't feel anything because she was fully engaged and suppressing her emotions.

But when she exited the painting state...

"Huh? Are you looking for me? Why do you look unhappy?"

Just when Griseo was in a daze and sad, a doubtful and cold voice suddenly sounded in her ears.

"꒪꒫꒪)! Sister Yelena..."

Griseo, who was still immersed in the influence, was shocked and came back to her senses after hearing this sentence.

"Pfft, am I that scary? But, little Griseo, you've been outside for so long... It's time to go back. Although you're not afraid of the cold, you still have to be careful."

After noticing Griseo's surprised reaction, Yelena, who was standing not far from her, couldn't help but chuckle and warn her.

She had just seen the little girl finish painting and put it away, so she quickly came over to remind her.

"Well, Sister Yelena, hold me..."

After listening to Yelena's gentle instructions, Griseo did not agree obediently as usual but lowered her little head, looking pitiful and asking for a hug.

"Hmm?"

Seeing her little girl like this, Yelena was slightly stunned, and a trace of doubt flashed in her gray eyes.

But in the end, she didn't rush to ask anything, but just gently opened her arms and hugged the person in her arms, stroking her back to comfort her. Then, after noticing that Griseo's mood had stabilized a little, Yelena nodded to the knight not far away, then gently picked up the little girl in her arms and walked towards the tent.

"..."

During the whole process, Griseo did not resist at all, just let herself fall into Yelena's cold arms, and then was carried back to the tent.

Although this embrace was very cold, it comforted the little girl who was a little bit unable to control her emotions at the moment, and she began to slowly calm down.

...

In the tent——

"Does little Griseo feel better now?"

Yelena sat on the bed, gently touched Griseo's little head, and asked softly.

"I'm fine..."

Hearing this, Griseo, who had almost calmed down, gently shook her little head.

To be honest, the little girl was also very helpless now. Because she didn't expect it at all, and she directly pitted herself outright after painting. However, strictly speaking, it is not a big problem...

To put it simply, Griseo, who already had "sad" emotions towards FrostNova, was accidentally affected by the painting she painted with Yelena's colors while suppressing her emotions, and then amplified this emotion.

"Really? Don't be stubborn."

Yelena asked with a somewhat uncertain tone.

It's really not the White Cautus' fault that she didn't believe Griseo. You know, she was scared just now. Griseo was fine when she was painting, but suddenly her mood was wrong after she finished painting.

Whether it was Talulah or Alina, whoever came would be scared.

"It's really nothing. I was just affected by the painting just now. Well... If Sister Yelena is still worried, you can hug me again..."

After the voice fell, Griseo, who was kneeling on the bed, opened her arms to Yelena again.

"Okay~"

After hearing Griseo's comforting words, Yelena's eyes flashed with helplessness, and then she leaned forward and hugged her again.

"Well... Sister Yelena is still here, so good. I don't want you to leave..." Griseo, who was hugged again, whispered her fear in Yelena's ear.

As the voice fell, the little girl completely lost all the influence under the white rabbit's cold breath and completely returned to normal.

"Don't worry, sister doesn't know what the future will be like. But I think I will accompany you, little Griseo, for a long time and watch you grow up."

After hearing Griseo's uneasy words in her ear, Yelena's eyes flashed with understanding, and then she stretched out a hand and rubbed her little head again to comfort her.

"Well... ꒪꒫꒪)."

Hearing this, Griseo nodded gently and relaxed.

Although the little girl didn't think that Yelena would see her grown up, it was not a big problem... She believed that she would save everyone, no matter what method she used.

"Sister Yelena, today's painting was painted with your colors, the effect may be a little strong... ? Do you want to accept it?"

As if she had thought of something, Griseo slowly raised her head, and then looked at Yelena seriously.

If it was before, the little girl might not have hesitated at all and given the gift directly.

But now, because of the little episode just now, Griseo has become a little unconfident.

Although there are reasons for it, the problem is not big... But this is indeed the first time she has been affected by her own paintings.

"...Since little Griseo painted with my colors, I'll take a look." When speaking, although Yelena's tone sounded relatively calm, she was still a little nervous deep in her heart.

The White Cautus has heard of Griseo's paintings many times and knows that there are many effects.

But after all, she has never seen a painting with her own colors, nor has she been influenced by it. So she can't help but feel nervous and curious at this moment.

Chapter 110: The Truth and Verification of the News

"Well, that's good..."

After listening to Yelena's words, Griseo nodded her little head gently, without much surprise on her face.

Then, before she could say anything, the azure knight suddenly appeared with a painting and handed it to Yelena on the side with an elegant movement.

"Well, Sister Yelena, don't be afraid, I'm here..." Looking at Yelena, who was slowly opening the canvas, Griseo whispered to encourage her.

However, although she said so, a hint of nervousness flashed in the little girl's big violet eyes.

"..."

When Yelena completely opened the painting and saw the picture, she was slightly stunned and quickly fell under the influence of the painting.

"꒪-꒪)"

After noticing that Yelena was affected, Griseo stared at her seriously without blinking to prevent any accidents. This time, the little girl was not affected by the painting because she was calm, just like seeing other paintings.

...

However, the time Yelena was affected this time was much longer than Griseo had imagined.

To be honest, if she hadn't seen FrostNova's painful expression and felt the abnormal breath, the little girl might have suspected that something had happened to her.

But now there was no abnormality, so Griseo had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to wait by the side. But after a long time, even she was a little bored and distracted.

In the end, there was no other way, and she was worried about Yelena's safety, so the little girl just stared at her snow-white face and became dazed.

"Hmm...꒪-꒪)"

As she thought about it, Griseo's thoughts began to diverge quickly, and she even thought about Hua, who was about to be unlocked...

When she thought of Hua, the little girl couldn't help but think of another identity that made people worry. Although she has always wanted to unlock Senti, to be fair... she has not yet figured out how to use this identity later.

After thinking about it for a while, Griseo still thinks that the two identities should act together. Although she doesn't think she is stupid, she still doesn't feel at ease letting Senti go alone.

You know, the Herrscher of Knowledge is not just a simple and gullible child. After all, whose child can easily destroy an entire continent?

As for where to let the two identities go, Griseo plans to let Senti or Hua choose at that time, and if it doesn't work, traveling around the continent is also fine.

Anyway, it's not her, "Griseo," who is following behind to clean up the mess they will make.

Professional matters sometimes have to be left to professionals, don't you think, Hua?

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Although Yelena had been prepared before looking at the painting, when she was really affected and fell into the world of the painting... she was still a little caught off guard.

She looked at the dark corridor in front of her, and after hesitating and thinking for a while, she still raised her foot and took a step forward.

Then, when Yelena took the first step, the dark space was illuminated in an instant. However, it was not the lights that illuminated this space but the irregular, huge fragments emitting white light on both sides of the dark corridor.

Yelena was frightened by this sudden change, but after reacting, she subconsciously looked up and observed the bright fragments floating on both sides of the corridor.

However, with just one glance, she was directly sucked into the nearest fragment that was flashing the picture by a huge force.

…

"Hmm... Sister Yelena?"

Griseo, who had been staring at Yelena in a daze, quickly came back to her senses after seeing her blink gently.

"Well, I'm fine, don't worry."

Yelena, who had just withdrawn from the influence, heard the voice of the little girl in her ear and subconsciously answered.

After responding, she covered her face and digested the complicated information she had just obtained from the painting.

"……꒪꒫꒪)?"

Looking at Yelena like this, Griseo blinked her big eyes gently, with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Although she didn't know what the white rabbit saw, just from the expression, the little girl felt that she should have been slightly shocked.

……

"Hu——"

After a while, after sorting out the information in her mind, Yelena exhaled a breath and put down her hand.

Just as Griseo thought, she was indeed shocked by the painting.

"……"

Then Yelena didn't rush to ask, but lowered her head and carefully observed the painting in her arms.

After all, she was directly affected by the painting from the beginning and didn't even appreciate it carefully.

The painting that Griseo drew this time can be called a family portrait, with Patriot, FrostNova, and a group of Yetis painted on it.

However, compared to the real family portrait, the people in this painting look much more unreal and blurred. It's like an illusory bubble that will burst at any moment.

"So, little Griseo, is what I see in the painting real?"

After appreciating the painting in her arms, Yelena slowly raised her head, looked at the cute little girl beside her, and asked.

After all, although the news was shocking, it was still necessary to confirm the authenticity of the news rigorously. Otherwise, she was afraid of any misunderstandings...

What's more, some of the news she just received did not completely match some things in reality now.

"Maybe? I don't know... But Sister Yelena can ask Talulah."

Hearing this, Griseo shook her little head gently. She didn't know what Yelena saw, so how could she judge whether it was true or false?

"Talulah? Did she see something similar to me?" After hearing someone's name from Griseo, Yelena was slightly stunned and then asked with a curious expression.

"Well... Sister Alina seems to be the same."

"Okay, I get it."

Hearing this, Yelena nodded gently, then reached out and rubbed Griseo's little head.

Then, Yelena accompanied her little one for a while, confirmed that she was completely fine and emotionally stable, and then left here anxiously.

She now plans to go directly to Talulah and the others, and then see the situation and discuss it by the way.

If the things in the painting are true, Yelena plans to find a way to help Talulah.

Chapter 111: Hua and Xiaoshi Successfully Unlocked

"Yelena, what do you want?"

Talulah, who had just finished arranging the personnel and was about to go back, asked with a puzzled expression when she saw Yelena walking toward her with her hands behind her back as if holding something.

"..."

After hearing Talulah's question, Yelena did not rush to answer but looked at her companion seriously with her gray eyes.

"?"

Obviously, the weird behavior of the white cautus made Talulah a little confused at the moment.

"Is Alina still teaching the children to read now?"

Looking at the puzzled dragon girl, Yelena's eyes flashed a smile quickly, but she still did not explain and instead asked something else.

"You're looking for Alina... Well, she's still teaching the kids there. But it's almost dinner time, so it should be over soon."

Talulah, who originally thought something was wrong, slowly put her mind at ease after hearing Yelena's question, and answered after thinking for a while.

"Well, that's just right. Let's have a good chat at dinner today and call Alina then."

Hearing this, Yelena nodded first, and then asked for a time.

"......?"

After hearing what Yelena just said, a question mark appeared on Talulah's head again.

Obviously, she still hasn't reacted yet and doesn't understand how the topic jumped from Alina to herself.

"..."

This time, after noticing Talulah's doubts, Yelena still didn't explain anything.

But she slowly took out the painting that she was blocking behind her, gently shook it towards the draco, and gestured, the meaning was self-evident.

"...I see, Yelena, you should just say it straight. I was so scared that I thought something had happened."

The moment she saw the painting, Talulah reacted completely and then said with a helpless expression.

You know, she was in a state of ups and downs because of the behavior of the Riddler FrostNova, and she felt like she was almost riding a shaking land cruiser.

"I didn't explain it just now because I wanted to observe you. Sorry." Yelena explained softly in a cold voice.

Through Griseo's painting, she knew a lot of things, including some of Talulah's secrets.

Although she knew that some things would not happen so early, Yelena still observed it subconsciously.

"I roughly know what you are talking about... Don't worry, I'm fine now. The... thing on my body has been removed with the help of the little guy."

After listening to Yelena's words, Talulah's mouth twitched slightly, and then she covered her face and explained helplessly.

Although the draco herself did not want to be someone who understood everything in a second, the matter had really reached the point where she did not even need to guess...

"...Then let's put it this way. See you tonight. I'll go back first. You continue to be busy. Thank you for your hard work."

"Okay, then you go back first. I'll tell Alina about this matter for you later."

"Yes."

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As time passed, it was soon dinner time. Because they had to talk about something related to the painting tonight, Talulah and the other three sat alone by a bonfire.

After all, there were not many people who had been given paintings by Griseo, and some things were not suitable for everyone to know, so the three of them sat aside as if they were talking about a little secret.

Finally, after several hours of finalizing various details, Yelena agreed with the speculation that Talulah and Alina had previously deduced.

That is, the things shown in the painting... may all happen without the existence of "Griseo."

Because the series of things that were shown were all linked together, quite reasonable, and there was no contradiction at all.

Of course, in addition to this, the three of them also sorted out some information that might be useful later.

After all, although the world has changed because of Griseo, there is still some useful information.

Although they may be small news, they may help avoid danger and save lives at critical moments.

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For the next period of time, Griseo's life was relatively dull, and the Reunion Movement did not encounter any crisis for the time being.

Under this circumstance, Talulah and the others did not need the help of the little girl, so this day was really ordinary.

Every day was either spent painting, or looking for Mudrock or W to cling into and unlock the progress of the character panel. So over this period of time, the progress of character unlocking was really fast.

"Ah..."

Griseo, who had just left W and was walking back, yawned softly with her mouth covered, and a little mist appeared in her big eyes, looking a little sleepy.

There was no way, who asked her to go to W excitedly after lunch today without taking a nap?

As for why she was excited, it was of course because... Senti was about to be unlocked.

Yes, so far, Griseo has successfully unlocked Hua and Senri. In various senses, it was really not easy... especially when unlocking the Herrscher of Sentience.

Although W was much more restrained after that incident, but... compared with the calm Mudrock, Griseo still felt a little annoyed.

Especially when she knew W was annoying, the little girl was forced to take the initiative to find her, which was even more annoying.

But now, Griseo can be said to have finally been temporarily liberated. If there are no problems in the future, she won't be taking the initiative to find W frequently.

"Hmm..."

After yawning, Griseo stopped and rubbed her beautiful eyes gently, trying to dispel the sleepiness.

At this moment, before the little girl could speak, the blue knight appeared beside her, gently picked her up, and floated toward the direction of Griseo's tent.

"Thank you, Mr. Knight..."

Griseo did not resist but thanked her softly.

Then, just when the little girl was about to shrink into the arms of her own knight and take a short rest, she suddenly stopped as if she heard something, and her eyes became strange.

"......?"

Chapter 112: Hua's Departure

"..."

After digesting the news she had just sensed, Griseo retreated into Mr. Knight's arms, and her expression became thoughtful. The reason why the little Lolita became like this was because she had just learned the news from Mobius. She found that some things were no longer consistent with her memory.

For example, through Mobius, Griseo learned that the 23rd Kazimierz Major, which should have been held a few months ago, was delayed until recently. The reason for the delay was that a repeat of the Kawalerielki Great Separation Incident happened, and it was more chaotic and serious than the previous one.

"꒪꒫꒪)"

For this news, Griseo, who had thought about it for a while but couldn't figure it out, could only attribute this matter to the butterfly effect.

However, this matter generally had no impact on her, except that Mobius and the others might go over to join in the fun. It is not a bad thing to join in the fun. After all, it is not a bad thing to go to the big event and learn something.

…

"Hmm…Mr. Knight, don't rush back. Take me to a farther place."

After putting away her messy thoughts, Griseo slowly raised her little head, looked at her own Mr. Knight, and said softly.

After being tossed by the news just now, the little Loli is now much more awake. She is no longer in a hurry to go back to sleep. She plans to release the two identities that have just been unlocked.

Speaking of which, Hua, one of the two identities unlocked this time, really makes Griseo feel that it is worth it.

The reason is that Hua, like Mobius, has different states and forms, and can be switched at will.

And not only that, you should know that Hua can use many more forms than Snake, which can be said to be very strong and very convenient.

"..."

Hearing this, the azure knight stopped his movements, nodded to his little princess, looked around vigilantly, and then quickly led people away from the camp.

Until he moved a long distance to a hidden place, the knight stopped, and then put Griseo down gracefully.

"Well... Thank you, Mr. Knight. ꒪꒫꒪)"

After coming out of the arms of her own knight, Griseo did not rush to get the person out, but looked around carefully first.

After all, there is still some vigilance... After all, the next performance is "Magic". If this secret is seen by others, the little loli will start to think about whether to kill and silence them.

Then, after confirming that there is no problem nearby, Griseo had an idea.

The next moment, a faint light flashed, and a gray-haired girl with a calm breath and wearing a Taoist robe appeared in front of the little loli.

"Sister Hua, long time no see..."

Although the one who appeared at this moment was [Hua] in the immortal period, this did not prevent Griseo from greeting her skillfully with the familiar name in her memory.

Although they are all considered the same person, the little Lolita still likes to have some "sense of ritual".

However, the only thing that makes Griseo feel a little pity now is that she finds that she can't go crazy for Hua.

It's not because the person in front of her is also herself, but the simple "Griseo" character restrains her. Otherwise, she would give herself (Hua) a whole sale greeting.

"Long time no see, Griseo." Hearing this, Fu Hua nodded gently and responded softly.

"Sister Hua, where are you going next? Do you need to call Sister Senti out now?"

After saying hello, Griseo did not release Senti directly, but asked Fu Hua's opinion first.

"I plan to go to Yan to take a look. As for Senti... I will call her out after I leave here for a distance." After listening to Griseo's words, Fu Hua thought for a while and then made her decision.

As for why she had to leave for a distance, of course, it was because Fu Hua was afraid that someone would come out now and rush directly to the camp of the integration movement to make trouble. If she was not careful, she would have to deal with it for a long time.

Therefore, considering all factors, even if Fu Hua wanted to release Senti, it would definitely not be now.

"Well... Sister Senti will be left to you, Sister Hua." Griseo heard this and nodded her head obediently. Since the other her (Hua) said so, she would not interfere in this matter.

…

After chatting for a while, Griseo separated from Fu Hua. It was getting late, and she had to go back. Although parting would be sad under normal circumstances, but…

They were all alone, and one thought could bring them back, so forget about being sad.

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At this moment, Griseo, who was being held in the arms of Mr. Knight, could be said to be completely free of sleepiness. In addition, it was getting late, so she didn't plan to go back to the tent.

The little girl hadn't "wandered" in the camp for a long time. Today, it happened to be afternoon, and there was nothing to do, so she planned to take a good stroll.

In this way, Griseo let her own knight hold her and "patrolled" in the station of Reunion, secretly observing everyone's life here.

……

After a long round of observation, although Griseo still received a lot of attention, these eyes were no longer as sharp and piercing as at the beginning, and became much softer.

To be honest, the little loli likes the atmosphere of the current Reunion.

Although the environment of the organization is relatively poor, it can even be called bad, it has become well-organized under the leadership and management of Tallulah, and almost everyone is working hard.

Ordinary and weak infected people help each other and try their best to do what they can.

The infected children are also trying to learn knowledge under the guidance of Alina.

The infected warriors who are strong and have combat ability are training hard to become sharp blades that can resist and counterattack when the crisis comes.

Griseo likes this Reunion very much. She knows that this organization will definitely face a bigger crisis in the future...

But it doesn't matter, she will be with them and face it together.

Chapter 1: Situation and Mobius's Decision

"Dr. Mobius, it's been cleaned up..."

Sakura, who had just returned from outside, walked into the room calmly and nodded slightly to Mobius beside her.

"Well, it's done very well."

Hearing this, Mobius did not react much, but responded in a somewhat careless tone.

And just as the two were whispering, an old but kind voice came slowly.

"Oh, Sakura is back. You can come to dinner in a while."

"Well, okay, Grandma, I'll help you."

Hearing the familiar voice, Sakura stood up with a hint of helplessness in her eyes and quickly walked towards the kitchen of the cottage.

"No, no... dinner is almost ready, you little girl just wait outside." Sakura had just entered the kitchen for a while when she was gently withdrawn from the kitchen by an old woman.

"This... this is such a big hassle for you."

Hearing this, Sakura said in a helpless tone.

"It's okay, it's okay. I still want to thank you." As she said this, the old lady smiled and patted Sakura's shoulder to comfort her.

...

Finally, Sakura had to give up her idea under the enthusiastic offensive of the old lady, the owner of this house. Then she sat down next to Mobius helplessly.

"Dr. Mobius, have you decided on our next trip?" After sitting down and thinking for a while, Sakura asked the person around her in a gentle and low voice.

Although Sakura had almost sensed Mobius's thoughts before through telepathy, she still asked again for safety.

"Well, needless to say, it must be going straight to the goal~ Speaking of which, I am quite curious about Maria. I wonder if we will find anything interesting this time."

Hearing this, Mobius nodded slightly, then curled the corners of her lips lightly, revealing a beautiful smile with evil spirit.

"Then about the postponed Major this time..."

Looking at Mobius's expression and listening to her words, Sakura didn't know why she suddenly wanted to hold her forehead.

At the same time, she silently lit a candle for Maria, who was being targeted.

"Well, Sakura, do you still remember who won the championship in the original Major this time?" After hearing Sakura's words, Mobius didn't answer directly, but asked with a smile.

"Blood Knight."

Hearing this, Sakura said a name without any hesitation.

"That's right, then tell me, why did the Major in Kazimierz attract so much funds~"

"I know."

Without Mobius's explanation, Sakura got her meaning directly, and then nodded gently, without any objection at all.

After all, Sakura knew very well that this action was not based on herself, but on the Serpent in front of her. In this case, she only needed to be a secret assistant.

"Hmph, thank you for your hard work, Sakura."

As she said this, Mobius gently blinked her gradient eyes, and a hint of cunning appeared in her smile.

For this Major, Mobius planned to intervene. Not only because it happened to be on the way... but also because she wanted to make some money for her trip and funds.

After all, Kazimierz's current Major can be bet on. Since you know the result, why not bet on it?

You know, the funds that Griseo gave before have long been consumed.

If it weren't for Mobius and Sakura dealing with many people who spied on them and had bad intentions along the way and made some money, they might not have been able to hold on until now.

Even now, the place where they are now is because they were invited to stay temporarily after helping the old lady.

"This is what I should do."

Hearing this, Sakura nodded indifferently.

Some things, even if it wasn't because of Mobius, Sakura would take the initiative to do.

For example, she just went out to clear all the "hidden dangers" nearby.

After all, neither she nor Mobius could stay here forever. In this case, before leaving, she would naturally help this kind-hearted old lady to deal with all potential threats.

"But, Dr. Mobius, do you plan to stay in Kazimierz for a few months?" Sakura suddenly remembered something after realizing it, and then asked with a strange expression.

Because just now, Sakura suddenly remembered the rules of this knight competition.

If there were no butterfly incidents and accidents, the original time of this competition should have been in June 1094, and the selection would have begun. Then in the autumn of that year, the Major would officially begin.

And there was a full few months between them. After all, except for a few knights or Grand Knights who were directly invited to participate in the special championship, all the others adopted the personal points system.

"Well, it's not easy to come to a slightly more prosperous city. While obtaining funds, it just happened to let me systematically learn about things here." Facing Sakura, Mobius explained without any concealment.

Of course, it is impossible to hide it... she can only say that this is a pity in the eyes of the Serpent.

"Hehe~ As expected, no matter how many times I see it... This world is really interesting. I can't wait any longer." At this point, a trace of excitement and expectation flashed across Mobius's gradient eyes.

"Okay, then I'll go and raise some funds later." After the voice fell, Sakura stopped talking. Instead, she closed her eyes and began to think about where to get money later.

After all, the two have now entered the territory of Kazimierz. Although there is still some distance from the capital, it is not too far with the speed of the two.

In this case, it is better to "raise" as much money as possible. Because whether it is to support Mobius's study or to bet on the competition, it requires a considerable amount of money.

But then again, although Mobius is also herself, Sakura still had a feeling like she was back to the time when she worked in the COCOON...

...

"Sakura, Mobius, it's time to eat." Not long after, the kind and old voice of the old lady came into the ears of the two again.

"Got it, we are here to help, you sit there first." Hearing this, Sakura immediately stood up, nodded slightly to Mobius' hair, and then went to the kitchen to help.

"..."

Although Mobius was a little "reluctant", she still stood up and went to help.

Although they had not known each other for long, the way the three of them sat in the hut to eat still looked very warm.

Chapter 2: News and Mobius's Actions

Mobius and Sakura stayed at the old lady's place for a few days and left after dealing with all the "threats" around the village.

When they left, they both tacitly left some money for the old lady.

...

After a period of travel, the two arrived at the Kawalerielki, which can be called the most prosperous city in Kazimierz.

However, because they had just arrived, the two had no plans to explore the city yet. Instead, they spent some money and found a hotel to stay in temporarily.

Because of the 23rd Major, the current traffic in Kawalerielki was extremely heavy.

This led to Mobius and the other person spending a lot of money on accommodation alone.

It can only be said that it was fortunate that Sakura had made some money in advance before coming. Otherwise, they might not have been able to afford accommodation for these few months, let alone betting.

Although Sakura herself doesn't like to go out to "make money," there was no other way, as life necessitates it. The people she dealt with before were not good people in the strict sense.

However, after this period of action, Sakura sometimes sighed that it would be better if [Calico Reviere] Pardofelis were unlocked now.

In this way, this kind of "free purchasing behavior" could be handed over to the cat with not very clean hands to complete... What a pity.

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"Dr. Mobius, I'm going out to collect some information." Sakura looked at Mobius, who was lying on the table in the room and deeply immersed in various materials, and greeted her softly.

"... Go, go, I'll look at the information again."

After listening to Sakura's words, Mobius raised her head after a while and then waved to her casually.

After accessing the Internet and being able to search for information, Mobius had been in a state of excitement in a sense. Although she had guesses and ideas before, when she actually came into contact with all kinds of knowledge here that she had never seen or learned before, she couldn't stop being excited.

After all, many times, new things and new knowledge also mean more new possibilities. How can this not make Mobius excited?

So, since coming here and getting in touch with the Internet, she started to stay up late with excitement... and it was the kind that Sakura couldn't stop.

In the end, there was no way. Sakura had to let it go helplessly. If it were someone else, she might still worry about whether she would die suddenly.

If it was Mobius, then the problem would not be big. After all, she was also a MANTIS.

"Well, Doctor, you should pay more attention."

After hearing Mobius's reply, Sakura nodded gently and left the hotel.

The two now had a clear division of labor. Mobius was responsible for learning all kinds of new knowledge in this world and then finding a way to enter Rhine Lab.

And Sakura was responsible for activity funds and information collection. For example, now... her main purpose of going out was to investigate Maria's current news.

……

Finally, after some effort, Sakura found the workshop where Maria usually forged things and where she lived.

However, because the people around here had a good relationship with Maria, plus some trivial reasons, Sakura did not choose to contact her rashly. Instead, she chose to return to the hotel after collecting enough information.

……

*Hotel Room*

"Huh? So fast... Oh, it turns out that it's dark. Time flies so fast."

After seeing Sakura coming back, Mobius slowly raised her head from the "knowledge" and said suddenly.

"Yes, it's dark. Doctor, didn't you order dinner?" Looking at Mobius, who was a little dazed but with bright eyes, Sakura held her forehead and asked helplessly.

"Oh, I forgot~ The things here are so interesting." Hearing this, Mobius put down the information in her hand, supported her chin with her hand, looked at Sakura with a helpless expression, and said happily.

Because Klein was not here, after spending some time together, Mobius actually liked to tease Sakura.

If it were the real "Mobius" and "Sakura," they would definitely not be very close.

But since they were the same person, then "Sakura* could be considered someone who understood "Mobius", right?

"Let me order you dinner."

Listening to Mobius's words, Sakura shook her head helplessly and then took action.

Of course, Sakura was very clear about the thoughts of a certain Serpent, but she had no choice even if she knew it. She had to spoil her herself.

After Sakura ordered the meal, Mobius narrowed her eyes and asked with a smile:

"So, what did Sakura gain today~"

Although it seemed like she was asking, in fact, Mobius already knew the news that Sakura had inquired and investigated today...

No, to be precise, she already knew everything.

Thinking of this, Mobius had actually wanted to complain for a long time. She found that the way they got along with each other was really like Seaborn, or it could be called a hive consciousness.

However, no matter how much she wanted to complain, from Mobius's point of view, there was nothing wrong with this kind of thing.

After all, having more alternative people who understood Mobius's life is also a great help to her.

"Doctor, don't you know it? So, next I will try it, but what about you?" This time, after hearing Mobius's question, Sakura did not answer but raised her doubts.

"Well, Sakura, don't you think it's not good for me to stay in the room all the time? In that case, let me go to meet the little white mouse this time."

As she said this, Mobius showed a sly smile to Sakura, and a hint of interest flashed in her eyes.

"Little white mouse... I hope you will be restrained then." Sakura, who already knew Mobius's plan through telepathy, whispered.

"Hehe~ How could I, such a cute little girl, do something terrible to others~"

When she was halfway through her speech, Mobius's voice suddenly turned childish and crisp.

At the same time, her originally mature appearance also became cute and childish with the change of her voice.

"..."

Looking at this scene, Sakura sighed softly in her heart and silently lit a candle for Maria again.

Chapter 3: Mobius's Acting and Utilization

After confirming that Maria had not left her workshop today, Mobius changed out of the somewhat thin clothes designed by Eden that she wore after becoming smaller and planned to go out.

Although the Serpent still liked this set of clothes, this time she was going to test it, and it was not convenient to walk outside with this dress. It looked a bit out of place and even strange.

Sakura had changed out of her clothes long before for the same reason—it was too conspicuous and prevented her from blending in for information gathering.

You know, the weather is not warm now, and normal people don't wear short sleeves and shorts... The rate of turning heads can be said to be very high.

...

After leaving the hotel, Mobius, wearing heavier clothes, observed the brightly lit city at night while heading to her destination.

This was the first time she walked out of the room and saw the city with her own eyes since she came to Kawalerielki. However, despite looking at it, Mobius was not very interested in this place. In her opinion, this was just a ridiculous city that was seriously corrupted by capitalism.

No matter how bright and beautiful the surface was, it was still dirty inside...

Other people might not know the darkness of this city, but Mobius knew it very clearly—not only because she learned about it through the game but also because she witnessed it through Sakura's eyes.

After watching for a while, she retracted her gaze and concentrated on her journey. After all, she still remembered the purpose of her outing very clearly.

...

"..."

Upon seeing her destination, the workshop that Maria often visited, Mobius stopped and waited patiently. Serpents are always very patient with their prey.

"Heh~"

As time passed, after Mobius noticed movement in the workshop, she smirked slightly, and a hint of mischief flashed in her gradient eyes.

"..."

The next moment, Mobius quickly put away her smile and the playfulness in her eyes, replacing it with a face full of panic and anxiety. Then she stumbled forward, with an expression on her face... just like a helpless child separated from her parents, evoking pity.

"Huh?"

Maria, who had just left the workshop, turned her head and saw a little girl who looked very anxious, as if she were separated from her family. She was stunned for a moment, and after reacting, she stepped forward.

Although Maria is not a knight now, she is from a knight family and is kind-hearted. When she meets someone who needs help, she will still lend a hand.

"Little sister, what's wrong with you?"

Maria stepped forward and stretched out her hand to stop little Mobius, who looked anxious and about to cry, and then asked softly.

"...Big sister, I'm lost. I don't know how to get back..." Hearing this, Mobius slowly raised her head and said to the blonde girl who stopped her with an anxious expression.

Mobius was not surprised at all that Maria stopped her because this was originally in her plan...

It can even be said that this time, she relied on the kindness of Maria, an immature little girl.

"Is that so... Little sister, you must not be a local. Are you here to watch the knight competition? Do you remember the name of the hotel you stayed in?" After listening to Mobius's words, Maria observed the little girl in front of her for a while before continuing.

Maria didn't need to look at it more to know that Mobius was not a local. The people of Kazimierz are mainly Kuranta, and the little girl in front of her had no Kuranta characteristics at all, making it difficult to discern her origin or race.

"Well, I came here with my sister..." Facing Maria's question, Mobius nodded gently, and while admitting it, she also reported the name of the hotel. Then she looked at the person in front of her with her beautiful gradient eyes expectantly, the meaning clear.

"There... I'll take you back."

Hearing this, Maria hesitated for a moment, then looked around and found that it was indeed late and there were no people nearby. She then stretched out her hand to Mobius.

"Well~ Then I'll trouble you, big sister."

Looking at the hand stretched out in front of her, Mobius held it calmly, but a hint of success flashed in her eyes.

"Let's go."

Maria, who held Mobius's hand, didn't think much of it and led the way based on her memory.

"Okay~"

...

[Ding, Bianka, unlocking, currently unlocking progress 1%.]

"..."

Hearing the voice that suddenly came to her mind, Mobius squinted her eyes gently.

After letting herself be led by Maria for such a long distance, she finally heard the voice she wanted to hear. However, she was still a little surprised by the result.

Because no matter how she looked at it, Mobius felt that Margaret was more compatible with Bianka than Maria.

However, the result was already in front of her... She didn't care much about this small matter. Moreover, in a sense, it was a good thing that Maria could unlock it.

After all, at this time... Margaret had already been expelled from Kazimierz. If she really had to rely on her to unlock it, Mobius wouldn't know where to find her for a while.

...

"Okay, we're here. Do you remember which room it is? I'll take you up." Standing at the door of the hotel, Maria turned her head and looked at Mobius and said.

"No need for that, big sister~ I can go up by myself."

"Can you?"

After hearing what Mobius said, Maria asked with some worry.

"Well, don't worry, big sister. Goodbye~"

As if to reassure Maria, Mobius turned and walked towards the hotel after reaching the separate room.

After turning around, in a place where Maria couldn't see, she suddenly restrained the expression on her face and showed a meaningful smile.

"Goodbye, little sister."

Maria watched Mobius's figure until she disappeared, then turned and left, walking towards home.

However, Maria obviously didn't notice at this moment that a green light was attached to her clothes...

Chapter 4: Mobius's Night Raid?

"Ahem, I didn't expect Dr. Mobius to have this side..."

Sakura, who had been waiting in the stairwell, smiled after seeing Mobius return. She coughed twice and said softly.

"Ha, what are you talking about? I just wanted to lure a little white mouse!"

Mobius heard the teasing in Sakura's words and retorted with some annoyance.

"Yes, yes, the doctor just wanted to trick Maria." After hearing Mobius' rebuttal, Sakura put away the smile in her eyes and comforted her softly.

After all, teasing is one thing, but if Mobius accidentally gets angry, she will have to calm her down herself, which will definitely be a lot of trouble.

"Hmph~ Really perfunctory, Sakura."

Hearing this, Mobius snorted coldly and stopped looking at Sakura. Instead, she walked around her and went upstairs.

Usually, she only teases others, so how can she let others tease her? Even if it is herself...

"...Heh~"

Sakura watched the petite back of Mobius walking farther and farther away, and she finally couldn't help but reveal a smile.

After adjusting her expression a little, she chased after her.

...

"So... has the doctor decided to take action tonight?" Sakura asked Mobius, who sat down at the table again after returning to the room and began to read the materials with a calm face.

Although Sakura had sensed Mobius's thoughts on this action long before, she was uncertain now when she saw someone calm and studying seriously.

Especially in her current perception, Mobius' mind was now free of distractions and filled with various formulas and knowledge.

"Hmm~ Is there any problem? Or do you want to go in my place, Sakura? It's not impossible~"

After hearing Sakura's question, Mobius answered without raising her head.

"If you don't have time, Doctor, I can do it for you." After hearing what Mobius said, Sakura replied softly with a smile on her face.

"Hehe~ That's not necessary. I want to take some samples from the mice tonight~" As she said that, Mobius raised her head and showed a meaningful smile to Sakura.

"Doctor, you..."

After Sakura met Mobius's eyes, she was stunned, and then subconsciously wanted to persuade her...

Although she knew that Mobius should be careful, judging from her current stanxe, Sakura felt it was necessary to remind her.

After all, if there's no grudge, it's too much at once... It's not good to provoke people for no reason. Even if we take a step back, it's not easy to end the matter.

"Put away your concerns. I don't need others to teach me how to do things~ You just need to watch from the side." Before Sakura finished speaking, Mobius narrowed her eyes and interrupted her.

"Okay."

Although her words were interrupted, Sakura was not angry at all. She just nodded gently, indicating that she would not say anything more after she understood.

If it were the real Mobius, Sakura might try to persuade her again... But now, for this Serpent, she could only say that she should give her a little trust.

As Sakura's voice fell, the whole room became quiet again, leaving only the rustling sound of Mobius flipping through books.

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Nearl house——

"Hmm..."

Maria, who had just taken a shower and was wearing pajamas, wiped her wet long hair and walked towards her room.

After a busy day in the workshop, she was very tired, almost about to fall asleep.

However, even though she was physically exhausted, she was still very happy and fulfilled mentally after doing what she loved all day.

After returning to the room, Maria began to dry her golden hair and the long hair on her tail.

At this moment, she was so focused on herself that she didn't notice the floor in the corner behind her gradually becoming "mottled" and some odorless gas gradually spreading in the room.

"Hmm..."

As time passed, Maria felt more and more sleepy.

But she didn't think much about it, just thinking that she was too tired today. After blowing her hair, she went to bed in a daze and fell asleep quickly.

Not long after Maria fell asleep, the black on the mottled floor in the corner quickly expanded and swallowed the area, turning it into a black "quagmire" with green energy flowing.

At the same time, a small figure appeared in Maria's room with a crisp and smiling voice.

"Oh, it seems that this solution is quite effective~"

Mobius slowly moved to the bedside, looking down at Maria who was lying on the bed and had fallen asleep. Her gradient eyes were filled with joy at the moment.

Compared to the "slow" unlocking method like Griseo, she still prefers to take a strong dose of medicine directly to achieve her goal at once.

As for some people who says that this is insidious, cunning, and shameful behavior...

Mobius doesn't care at all. As long as she can achieve her goal, she doesn't care about other people's opinions.

What's more... it's still a question whether others can find out when she does this kind of things.

Next, Mobius didn't rush to unlock, but first gave Maria a small physical examination, collected some materials, and then started.

After all, this is the first Terran that Mobius has personally come into contact with. Not studying her would be a pity.

What's more, the people in the two worlds are different. Mobius has almost studied the people in the Honkai world.

However, the people in Terra World are different. Their bodies and strength really make Mobius curious and excited, and she wants to study and explore.

However, now Mobius still knows her limits...

Otherwise, Maria might not be in her room when she wakes up the next morning...

...

This time, the unlocking time was a bit beyond Mobius's expectations because this unlocking... went straight to the next day, when it was bright.

In the middle, Mobius was afraid that Maria would wake up, so she refilled the gas, making Maria sleep more peacefully.

Finally, after achieving her goal, Mobius put away her tail and left quietly as she came.

Only Maria was left lying on the bed, still snoring, and unaware she was late.

Chapter 5: Bianka's Exclusive Mission

"Knock, knock—"

"... Um, who?"

A few crisp knocks on the door woke up Maria, who was still asleep. She asked in a dazed, hoarse voice.

"It's me. Maria, what happened to you today? Didn't you go to the appointment? Your friend even contacted me."

The person outside the door seemed to have heard Maria's vague response and explained helplessly.

"Huh?...!"

Although she heard a familiar voice, Maria was not fully awake until she looked up slightly and saw the clock hanging in her room. She sat up with a start.

The time on the clock was already 10:30 in the morning. If it were a normal day, sleeping in would not have been a problem. But today was different—today, Maria and her friends from the workshop had an appointment to meet at 8 o'clock in the morning.

"Ah, I... I'll get up now, Sister Zofia... Sister!"

Fully awake, Maria opened the quilt and got out of bed, not forgetting to shout toward the door. However, she almost let it slip in her anxiety.

Then, Maria quickly folded the quilt, took care of herself, and finally opened her door.

"Good morning, Sister Zofia."

Maria looked at the blonde Kuranta girl standing at the door of her room with a puzzled look, scratched her hair, and said a little embarrassedly.

"It's not early at all now. Your friends and I thought something had happened to you."

Looking at her child, who had obviously just gotten up not long ago, Zofia frowned slightly, with a hint of disapproval in her tone.

"Sorry... I accidentally overslept today and made you worried, Sister Zofia." Hearing this, Maria lowered her head obediently and began to apologize. Although Maria still hadn't figured out why the two alarms in the morning didn't wake her up.

However, she is not the kind of person who likes to attribute her mistakes to others. Oversleeping was her own fault. Since it's her problem, she will naturally admit it and correct it.

"You should not apologize to me, but to your friends who were worried about you. Be more careful next time and don't make this kind of mistake again. Wash up and go find your friends." Seeing Maria actively admitting her mistakes, Zofia's tone softened.

Then, she seemed to remember something and continued:

"Speaking of which, Maria, you seem to have been obsessed with mechanical technology recently."

"Yes, Sister Zofia, I..."

Maria, who was originally planning to wash up, stopped after hearing her aunt's words. She was startled again and hurriedly turned around to explain.

However, before she finished speaking, Zofia's voice came again.

"If you like it, then do it. I have no objection. However, you can't fall behind too much in swordsmanship. I will supervise you."

"Hey... Great!"

Hearing this, Maria, who was originally in a hurry to explain something, froze and couldn't help but cheer softly after a moment.

Obviously, she didn't expect Zofia to say this suddenly. She thought Zofia wanted to stop her.

"Ah... Go wash up quickly, what a sight."

Looking at her own child who looked silly in front of her, Zofia sighed helplessly and then said.

"Yeah!"

This time, Maria didn't hesitate at all and ran all the way to wash up. There was even some excitement in her steps.

"..."

Looking at Maria's happy back, Zofia's blue eyes quickly flashed with a trace of helplessness and melancholy.

---

At the same time in the hotel—

At this moment, both Sakura, who was sitting on the sofa, and Mobius, who was studying hard, had some strange expressions.

The reason why they both showed such expressions was because of the voice of the system that had just come to their minds at the same time.

[Task: Get a knight's lance forged by Maria Nearl as a gift (task limited character: Bianka)]

[Task reward: 6th Divine Key: Black Abyss White Flower]

[Task time limit: until the target character dies.]

...

"Doctor, it seems that our fate with Miss Maria has not ended yet."

Finally, Sakura couldn't help but stretch out her hand to support her forehead helplessly and said in a low voice.

"...So what? What does this mission have to do with me?"

Mobius calmed down her expression a little, then put on a nonchalant expression and said indifferently.

"That's what I said, but forget it..." After hearing what Mobius said, Sakura shook her head helplessly, then seemed to remember something, and continued to ask, "Should we summon Bianka now? With her personality, she should not like or even hate this place."

"Heh~ hate? I think in a sense, some people here should hate Bianka more~ After all, she is a knight."

In response to Sakura's question, Mobius suddenly chuckled and then lowered her childish voice and said sarcastically. When mentioning a certain word, she even used stress.

"That's true. After all, Bianka's strength is there."

Hearing this, Sakura nodded in agreement. If a person is just an ordinary knight with no power, then she should really hate this place or even be afraid of the power and threats in the dark here. But when that person is Bianka, the meaning is completely different. She has the ability to practice her own justice and the power to practice her own way of protection. Here, those things that threaten others are vulnerable in front of her.

Even if Bianka's strength is not fully unlocked now, the power she can use here is completely sufficient in the eyes of any identity.

"Hmm, so just release it boldly. If there is anything, let the forces led by the Grand Knight worry about it," Mobius said to Sakura carelessly while looking at the information in her hand.

"Okay."

Chapter 6: Bianka's Knight Observation

"Alas..."

At this moment, a blonde girl with blue eyes, wearing Kazimierz-style clothing, stood on the roadside of a bustling city, sighing softly with a helpless expression.

Yes, she was Bianka, or Durandal, who was summoned by Sakura and then driven out by Mebius.

The reason for being driven out was simple: to let her complete the first step of her exclusive mission and get to know Maria as Bianka.

If it were another character, she might have directly contacted the "target" by now. After all, the reward for this exclusive mission was as generous as the last time and very suitable for Bianka.

However, it was precisely because she was Bianka that she could not take the initiative to contact others for the sake of interests and with a purpose.

She disdained doing such things, as it violated the morals she set. Even if she was not the real "Bianka," it was still the same.

So, Bianka, standing on the roadside, fell into confusion. She found that if she didn't go to find Maria, she didn't know what she wanted to do in this strange yet familiar city...

"It would be great if Rita was here."

Bianka stretched out her hand and rubbed her forehead, muttering softly.

After saying that, she seemed to make up her mind and stopped standing there stupidly, deciding to take action.

Although Bianka had learned about this strange city through other memories shared with herself and even felt disgusted with it and the unspoken rules here, she really had nothing to do now. In addition, she didn't want to approach Maria directly, so she planned to just walk around the city.

Having made a decision, Bianka was quick in action, wandering directly in the Kawalerielki, observing with her big blue eyes.

---

On the Street Side

"It looks like you're going to be rich this time."

"Hahaha, not really, I just made it through the points race. It's not as exaggerated as you say... But if I can keep it steady, I shouldn't be short of money this time!"

"Yeah, I really envy you. If I want to stand out this time, I need to accumulate more points."

"Come on, being a knight is still very profitable. It seems I didn't make the wrong choice back then."

"..."

Bianka, who stopped by the roadside out of curiosity and heard such a conversation, fell into silence and her expression became not very good.

Although she had known the situation here for a long time, when she really saw the existence of "Knights" who had no chivalry at all, she still felt a little angry in her heart.

At this moment, Bianka felt as if something she had always admired and respected was being trampled underfoot without a care.

In her eyes, this kind of Knight who is purely for money and allows himself to be watched like a toy in the arena is not worthy of being called a knight.

"Huh—"

However, even if she was a little angry, Bianka knew that she should not vent her anger on these innocent competitive knights.

So, after taking a deep breath to calm down, she turned around and left.

"Sure enough, this place is not suitable for me..."

...

After leaving, Bianka walked a long way, and the distance became more and more remote, away from the hustle and bustle of the center of this prosperous city.

Walking on the quiet streets with much less traffic on the edge of the city, Bianka relaxed a lot, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided as time passed.

However, this quietness and relaxation did not last too long, and a noisy sound came into Bianka's sensitive ears again.

"You rats from the gutter... actually want to participate in the knight competition? It's a pipe dream... Infected rats like you should die!"

"Yes, yes, you? You can't even get into the arena... Hahaha!"

"We are not rats!"

"..."

After hearing the noisy sound, Bianka frowned slightly and walked towards it.

Then, when she arrived at the alley where the sound came from, she saw bullying, or more precisely, bullying of ordinary people against infected people.

Two injured infected children were supporting each other, with unwilling eyes, stubbornly refuting the group of older children who surrounded them.

Seeing this scene, Bianka frowned even more deeply, and a hint of disapproval flashed in her beautiful blue eyes. However, before she could intervene, a quarrel broke out again in the alley.

"You are rats! Rats in the gutter, that's what my dad told me. You're still stubborn, do you want to suffer more?" The leading child said disdainfully, throwing the stone in his hand as if threatening to throw it.

After that, the child suddenly showed a wicked smile. Without any signs or hesitation, he directly threw the stone in his hand at the two infected children in front of him.

"Bang—"

However, this stone did not hit the target as the children expected. Instead, it was caught by a slender hand before hitting them.

"!"

This sudden change startled all the children present, and some of them even froze in place.

"Trampling on other people's ideals and dreams is the most shameful thing in my opinion. If you do it again, I will never let you off easily!"

Bianka, standing in front of the two infected children, warned the evil children in front of her. At the same time, she did not stop the movement of her hands. She used a little of her strength and crushed the stone into powder in front of everyone.

"!"

These children who bullied others had never seen such scene. They were all shocked when they saw the powder slipping from Bianka's fingers.

"Boss..."

"Let's go..."

After that, they all ran away in a hurry, fearing that they would be caught by Bianka if they were a step late and become like the stone.

"Ah..."

Looking at the people who ran away in a hurry, Bianka's beautiful blue eyes flashed a complicated feeling, and then she sighed softly.

"Are you all okay?"

Chapter 7: Cognition and Silence

"Are you okay?" Bianka turned around with a helpless expression, looked at the two infected children behind her, and asked.

"I... we're fine."

"Sister, you are so awesome!"

The two infected children, a boy and a girl, were slightly startled when they saw the gentle attitude of Bianka, who had rescued them. After they came to their senses, their eyes softened.

"You don't look like you're okay. Is there a pharmacy nearby? Let me buy you some medicine." Hearing this, Bianka leaned down slightly and stretched out her hand to touch the heads of the two children. A hint of helplessness flashed in her big blue eyes, and then she spoke softly.

"It's okay, these are just minor injuries... my brother and I are used to it. No need, big sister, you're wasting money."

"Yes, you protected us from those nasty guys."

Suddenly faced with Bianka's gentle actions and words, the two children were once again stunned. Their little faces turned red, their expressions became unnatural, and they hurriedly explained.

"It's just a small thing, it doesn't cost anything. Just show me the way, and I'll take you to buy medicine." As she spoke, Bianka's voice had a hint of seriousness.

"Well... well, big sister, come with us."

After noticing the change in Bianka's tone, the two children looked at each other and finally relaxed.

"Good."

Then, Bianka, led by the two children, started to zigzag through the edge of the city.

During this process, Durandal saw many things... and each one made her frown deeper. Or rather, her brows had not loosened since she came here... Everything here is challenging Bianka's cognition in her memory and her anger.

If before, Bianka's rationality still prevailed, restraining herself from meddling in other people's business and only completing tasks and hanging out.

Now that she has seen a lot through these eyes, she no longer has the so-called rationality that comes from being a transmigrator. To put it simply, the silly goose already wants to interfere and meddle in other people's affairs.

However, there is one thing that still makes Bianka a little confused.

That is, she doesn’t know exactly how to act. If it is just to help and rescue some people, Bianka can indeed do it. But at the same time, she also knows that simply rescuing and helping individuals will not have much effect.

Only by changing the framework of the region can the problem be fundamentally solved.

And here's the problem: Bianka doesn't know how to act to change a country. She doesn't lack strength... what she lacks is strategy and planning. If other people knew the confusion and doubts in Dudu's heart at this moment, they would definitely think that she was crazy and whimsical. But, this is the fact...

Finally, after buying medicine for the two children at the small pharmacy in this marginal area, Bianka led them to a quiet place and finished applying medicine to them.

"If it hurts, remember to tell your sister." Bianka had tried to be as gentle as possible with her hands, but she still reminded them. After all, she know her own skills... You must know that many times when Durandal herself is injured, Rita helps to deal with it.

"I know, big sister."

After listening to Bianka's words, the little girl nodded obediently and agreed.

"Yeah, be good."

"Sister, you are so powerful, are you a knight?" While applying the medicine, the little girl seemed to think of something, then looked at Bianka with her excited eyes and asked. And this topic attracted the attention of the little boy sitting quietly aside.

"Knight?"

Hearing this, Bianka paused for a moment in applying the medicine, then continued after thinking for a while:

"If you are talking about the competitive knights here who fight for money and fame, then I am not."

"Eh?"

After hearing Bianka's words, the little girl looked surprised but also flashed a hint of confusion. The little boy next to her had a similar expression at the moment. Seeing this scene, Bianka shook her head gently, a trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes, and said:

"Those who fight for money and fame are not real knights at all in my eyes. I don't see the character that a knight should have in them."

"So, big sister, what kind of knight do you think it is?" The little girl heard this and asked Bianka again in a low voice.

"The knight in my mind should be someone who adheres to the spirit of chivalry like Knight Roland." Regarding the little girl's question, Bianka could be said to have given the answer directly without any thought at all.

After all, the knight mentioned now can be called the idol that Dumb Goose has dreamed of becoming since she was a child.

"Chivalry?"

This time, the one who spoke was the little boy sitting aside and listening quietly. It was obvious that he was interested in what Bianka said.

"Well... I don't know if you two have heard of it, but there are eight chivalrous spirits that have been circulating in our area. They are humility, honor, bravery, sacrifice, compassion, spirituality, honesty, and justice."

When answering the little boy's question, Bianka thought carefully before speaking. Because she really doesn’t know if Kazimierz in this world has this so-called chivalry.

"..."

Bianka's words directly caused a cognitive conflict between the two children, who were not very old. They looked at each other and fell into silence.

Although the two children have always wanted to be knights, in their limited understanding, knights are powerful people who keep fighting and winning like in the live broadcast. And the reason why they want to be knights is also very simple and realistic.

But now when a person suddenly appeared and told them that the knight they had always dreamed of and wanted to be was not a real knight, the two children fell into doubt and confusion.

"Well..."

Looking at the two children who looked a little confused, Bianka was not very surprised. After she sighed softly, she continued to ask in a gentle tone: "Can you tell me why you want to become a knight?"

"We want to become knights because that way we don't have to go hungry... and we still have money to treat our mother, so she doesn't have to work so hard."

After listening to Bianka's question, the little girl became energetic. She squeezed her little fists and said with a childish voice with firm eyes.

"..."

Chapter 8 Disagreement and Compromise

"..."

After hearing the little girl's answer, Bianka gently closed her eyes, then put her hand on her head, rubbed it again, and said, "In that case, keep at it. I believe you can do it."

Although she felt very complicated and helpless, Bianka would not refute the children in front of her, nor could she refute them, because they were not wrong...

"But... those people are actually right. We are not qualified to participate in the competition at all." The little girl, who was quite firm in her reasoning, gradually became a little despondent after thinking of some things.

The little boy next to her also looked a little unhappy after hearing this.

Although they had expressed their determination earlier, the two children knew very well in their hearts that the infected were not qualified... to become competitive knights and stand on the field.

"There will be a chance. You two just need to work hard. But you are still young, so you don't need to force yourselves." After hearing the little girl's words, Bianka was slightly stunned, then comforted them softly.

Although it was a consolation, what Bianka said was not false. You know, in the plot, the champion of the Major this time is the Blood Knight, who is also an infected person. In the later stage, he will fight for the rights of the infected people so that they can participate in the competition.

Although the road of the infected people's competition will be very bumpy, even dirty and cruel, on the surface, they can indeed participate in the competition.

Moreover, this time is different. Bianka has made up her mind to stay here temporarily.

Maybe she doesn't know how to deal with many things on the surface, but she can block the dirty and cruel things in private for the infected people. Without saying too much, at least give them a fair...

"Well, we will work hard, big sister."

After listening to Bianka's comfort, the little girl gave her a big happy smile.

"..."

Bianka, who was suddenly dazzled by the bright smile, also gently raised the corners of her lips and gave a gentle smile in return.

Finally, after giving the two infected children medicine, sending them home, and leaving them some money, Bianka left. Of course, before she left completely, she still warned the group of children who had been scared away before. After all, if she didn't do this... if nothing unexpected happens, there will definitely be a next time.

"..."

Bianka's mood on the way back was very complicated. However, before she could think about it for long, a message from Sakura suddenly disrupted all her thoughts and made her steps pause.

After reacting, Bianka quickened her pace and rushed to the hotel.

---

Hotel Room

"Oh~ Our knight lady is back. How is it, is it the same as we thought~"

Mobius, who had been studying in the room, started to tease when he saw Bianka rushing back.

In fact, long before Bianka was summoned, she and Ying had predicted the trajectory and decision of Bianka after her appearance.

In the end, both Mobius and Sakura thought that Bianka would take some action, or even stay here for a long time.

However, Bianka, who had just been summoned not long ago, did not believe the predictions of the two. She firmly believed that she was a "rational" transmigrator.

But, in the end...

"Yes, I decided to stay."

Bianka glanced at the "weird" Mobius helplessly, then nodded honestly and answered.

After all, it was useless not to admit it. They were all the same person, and they were connected... A little investigation would tell what the other person was thinking. It was meaningless to hide it, so it was better to answer honestly.

"Alas, it's really boring~"

Looking at Bianka who admitted it so quickly, Mobius spread her hands helplessly, and her interest instantly disappeared.

"So..."

Bianka's eyes did not continue to stay on Mobius, but shifted to Sakura who was sitting on the side.

"There is no problem with the authenticity of the news. The Blood Knight did suffer some injuries for unknown reasons. As for the reason, I haven't dug deeper yet."

After noticing Bianka's gaze, Ying nodded slightly and then answered seriously.

"..."

After getting Ying's clear answer, Bianka reached out and rubbed her forehead, which suddenly felt a little phantom pain.

For a moment, Bianka felt a little guilty. You know, she had just made a solemn promise to the two children before, but who knew that the Blood Knight would have problems right after that.

"Hehe~ It seems that the wishes of two children will be unfulfilled~" Looking at Bianka, whose head was obviously buzzing, Mobius gloated on the side.

"Okay, don't provoke me anymore. I still know what you are thinking." Bianka put down her hands, restrained the complexity on her face, and then looked at Mobius with a serious expression, saying, "Help me prepare armor and weapons. I will play in this game."

In fact, Bianka has always been very clear in her heart that it is the best solution to win the championship of this Major, which will allow her to obtain great benefits and interests.

She can even use this influence to intervene and protect those who need protection. Standing in that position, Bianka does not think that she will do worse than the Blood Knight in the plot; she will only do better.

However, Bianka is not as indifferent as other identities. There are some obstacles... she can't get over them in her heart. She doesn't want to stand in the arena like a light bulb, like a toy for others to watch. Therefore, she has been subconsciously avoiding and ignoring it, and directly participating in the knight competition.

Other identities think differently from Bianka, and don't care about knights, so... naturally there will be different plans and actions. Here, she specifically criticize the Serpent...

"Equipment... That's right, your armor doesn't seem to be to be usable directly in the game. But it's really annoying in such a short time~" After hearing Bianka's words, Mobius was not surprised at all but pretended to be annoyed.

"I won't go to her."

Bianka, who knew about Mobius's evil intentions through psychological induction again, was furious and said in a firm tone.

After that, she didn't plan to stay here any longer and turned around and planned to leave.

"I'll leave the equipment to you to figure out a solution."

"..."

Hearing this, Mobius was not angry but just raised the corners of her lips and watched Bianka disappear in front of her, then smiled and said, "The little cat is angry~"

And Sakura, who was sitting on the side, looked at the interaction between the other two "her" with a weird expression and mixed feelings, and wanted to cover her face...

Chapter 9 (121) My Name is Maria, Let's Get to Know Each Other

"Ah..."

After leaving the hotel again, Bianka stood downstairs and sighed softly, her expression helpless and a little strange.

In her opinion, it was almost unique to have conflicts with "herself" because of different ideas. It was too weird...

But there was no way; because of the physical memory and different personality, Bianka really couldn't agree with Mobius's views and ideas.

"Forget it, let's go shopping again."

After a while, Bianka put away the expression on her face, looked around at the familiar streets nearby, and then murmured in a low voice.

In Bianka's opinion, now that she was out again and didn't want to go back soon, she might as well take this opportunity to go shopping again.

After all, she had made up her mind to stay here, and there was no harm in knowing more about this place.

And there's another point: Bianka also wanted to see the current situation of the Major, as well as the rules of the competition. Although she already knew a lot of things through the game plot, the present is different from the past... a lot of things have changed.

So since she had decided to participate, Bianka felt that it was necessary for her to learn more.

...

However, before Bianka even walked to the registration office or the arena, she already knew the detailed rules of the competition...

You ask how she knew? Of course, it was because Bianka received a flyer about the Major while she was walking on the road, and the things written on it were very detailed.

After carefully reading the flyer, Bianka compared her memory and found that the rules of the Major had not changed much.

This competition, like the previous ones, is still composed of points competition, promotion competition, and knight special championship.

If ordinary people do not participate in the competition step by step like some Grand Knights and knights who are invited directly to the final championship, they need to constantly stand out from the competitions to participate in the final championship.

However, it is quite difficult for ordinary knights to stand out from many knights, even if they are sponsored and supported by others.

What's more, during the competition... as long as the money is paid, the spectators can also interfere with the competition. For example, they can send supplies to the knights they support, interfere with the knights they don't like through drones, etc.

Although these rules are not a big problem for Bianka, in the face of absolute power, they can't even cause the slightest impact.

But no matter how many times she watched it... she still couldn't like it and even hated this kind of competition that didn't even have the most basic notarization.

"Huh--"

After taking a deep breath, Bianka moved her eyes to the event date again with a complicated expression.

It's not long before the end of the points race and the registration deadline... if she really wants to take action, she should register now.

"Am I actually stuck in this kind of entanglement..." Then, Bianka quickly retracted her gaze and whispered softly.

As these words fell, Bianka gradually dispelled the entanglement in her heart, and a firm resolve appeared in her blue eyes again.

Bianka was not someone who liked to struggle. Now that she had made a choice, she would no longer struggle...

Although Bianka didn't like some things, if she could achieve good results or goals, she would do them. She did want to be a knight like Roland, but she was not pedantic.

What's more, compared with her own preferences and emotions, Bianka still cared more about whether she could help other people in need.

Then, Bianka, who had come to her senses, clenched her fists, and walked towards the registration office for the Major without stopping.

---

*Registration Office for the Major*

"..."

After coming out of the registration office, Bianka raised her head slightly and looked at the sun in the sky, which was not hot at the moment but still gentle, and quietly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

After sorting out her mood a little, Bianka left there and planned to continue strolling around the city and get some food by the way. Since she was summoned, she had not eaten anything. It was already three or four in the afternoon... she was already feeling hungry.

You know, "Bianka" usually has a very healthy daily routine. After all, there is always someone around to remind and take care of her.

Then, just as Bianka was walking and looking for a suitable store, she walked to the corner of a block...

"Bang--"

A golden figure suddenly rushed out and then directly collided with Bianka, who was also a little distracted.

When the two figures collided, Bianka did not even shake. On the contrary... the other figure stumbled and fell backward.

"Be careful!"

Bianka reacted quickly and took a step forward to support the figure that was about to fall to the ground.

"Are you okay...?"

Bianka, who had not finished her words of concern, gradually quieted after seeing the appearance of the person she was supporting, and a question mark slowly appeared on her head.

"Ah! I'm fine. Sorry, I just bumped into you by accident. It's all my fault for being too reckless," the girl who had bumped into Bianka reacted quickly and said hurriedly.

"It's okay, be more careful next time. It would be bad if you got hurt by accident." Hearing this, Bianka slowly let go of the girl's hand, then restrained her "confused" expression, and gave a serious reminder.

"Well, thank you, I will be more careful."

For Bianka's reminder, the girl, who had regained her composure, nodded gently, and then humbly agreed.

"Then I'll say goodbye..."

"Gu~"

Just when Bianka was about to say goodbye and leave quickly, a disharmonious voice suddenly interrupted her words.

"Pfft... You're hungry so early. You look like you're not from here. In that case, I'll treat you to dinner as an apology," the girl said with a smile.

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Maria, Maria Nearl."

Chapter 10: Maria: "......?"

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Maria, nice to meet you." After speaking, Maria smiled and extended her slender hand to Bianka.

"..."

Looking at Maria's gentle smile in front of her, Bianka was stunned for a moment and then sighed inwardly.

Suppressing her complicated emotions, she returned the girl's smile with a bright and confident one. Then she gently took the hand that was extended in front of her.

"Nice to meet you, Maria. My name is Bianka."

"Bianka, that's a nice name. I'm glad to meet you too." Seeing Bianka's response, Maria's mood improved, and her smile grew even brighter.

"Let's go. Since you're hungry, I remember there's a great store nearby."

As soon as she finished speaking, Maria, seeming to fear that Bianka might run away, didn't give her a chance to refuse and calmly took her hand and walked forward.

However, from an angle Bianka couldn't see, the shame and guilt that quickly flashed in Maria's eyes revealed that she was not as calm as she seemed.

"Well... okay."

Bianka, who originally wanted to refuse, swallowed her words silently after facing Maria's sudden enthusiasm and allowed herself to be led forward.

...

"...By the way, why did Bianka come to Kawalerielki?"

After they had walked some distance, Maria had calmed down a lot and then turned her head slightly to look at the person next to her, asking curiously.

Just like when she saw Mobius before, she subconsciously regarded Bianka, who had no racial characteristics, as a foreigner.

Actually, Maria was also startled when she saw Bianka just now... For a moment, she almost thought she saw her sister who had been away from home for a long time.

Although she saw clearly later, she had already developed an interest in Bianka.

So, after realizing that Bianka wanted to leave, she used those rash words and actions just now to stop her.

Now, thinking of the "stupid thing" she had just done, Maria's face was still hot...

"The reason why I came here? I just happened to pass by." After hearing Maria's question, Bianka didn't think much and answered honestly.

The goose doesn't like to lie and doesn't bother to lie, especially not about something insignificant that doesn't matter if it's said.

"So that's the case. So, Bianka stayed temporarily because she wanted to watch this Major?" Although Maria was still asking this time, her tone was more certain.

Because she had noticed the Major flyer that Bianka had been holding in her hand just now.

In Maria's opinion, who would hold a flyer if they were not interested?

This time, Maria's words successfully stunned Bianka. Then, a hint of helplessness flashed in her beautiful blue eyes, and she explained:

"Watch? Not really... I have no interest in watching this kind of competition that does not even have the most basic fairness."

"Hey, I saw Bianka holding a flyer in her hand, and I thought you were interested in the Major." Maria's face showed a hint of helplessness in response to Bianka's answer, and she spoke with a bit of disappointment.

However, Maria was disappointed not because Bianka was not interested in the game, but because... this friend she just met and got along very well with might not stay here for long.

After all, she was just passing by Kawalerielki...

"......?"

After hearing the disappointment in Maria's words, Bianka was a little confused, not knowing why she was disappointed.

However, Dudu was not someone who liked to ask questions. She glanced at the flyer she had been holding in her other hand and added an explanation:

"I took this flyer because I needed to know about the race and the registration time, so as not to miss the registration."

"Ahem... ahem! You, what did you just say?"

Maria was choked by Bianka's words that contained so much information. For a moment, she even began to doubt whether she had heard it wrong.

"Are you okay?"

Looking at Maria, who suddenly coughed, Bianka stepped forward with a hint of worry in her eyes and gently patted her back.

"Ahem, I'm fine! Repeat what you just said!" Maria, who had barely recovered, could no longer care about anything else. She turned her head and stared at the "golden retriever" in front of her, asking with a serious expression and a little shock.

"Are you okay...?"

"One more sentence!"

"I took this flyer because I wanted to know about the competition and registration time, so as not to miss the registration. What's wrong?"

After listening to Maria's words, Bianka repeated it again with a confused expression. It seemed that she had never expected the girl in front of her to have such a big reaction to her registration.

"You are going to participate in this Major?! Bianka, aren't you just passing by?"

Looking at Bianka, who was unaware of the "seriousness" of the problem, Maria could no longer suppress the volume of her voice.

She almost wanted to grab the girl's shoulders and shake her awake.

"Maria, calm down, or let's find a quiet place." Bianka looked at the excited Maria in front of her and suggested with a helpless expression.

At this time, Dudu finally realized that her casual decision to participate in the competition... seemed a bit explosive in the eyes of others.

"Ah... Sorry, I lost my composure. Come on, Bianka, follow me!"

Maria quickly came to her senses after being reminded by Bianka, and then she noticed that many people on the street were looking at her, and her face couldn't help but blush.

Then she pulled Bianka again and walked towards the originally planned store.

...

In the hotel compartment:

"Bianka, didn't you just pass by Kawalerielki? Why do you suddenly want to sign up for the Major?"

After ordering the dishes, Maria quickly sat down next to Bianka and then asked the question that she had been thinking about all the way with an anxious expression.

"Ahem..." Looking at the girl next to her who was not as calm as before, Bianka coughed lightly and then explained in a low voice: "It's not that I want to sign up, but I have already signed up."

"......?"

Chapter 11(123) Maria's Doubts and Worries

"......?"

After listening to Bianka's whispered explanation, a big question mark slowly appeared on Maria's head.

"......"

Seeing her new friend completely confused by her words, Bianka wisely shut her mouth and sat quietly with a well-behaved expression.

Now the idiot dared not provoke Maria anymore, otherwise, it would be bad if she accidentally made the child stupid.

However, Bianka had to sigh that sometimes fate is really wonderful. You know, she had been avoiding Maria and didn't want to contact her.

Who knew that after hiding, she would bump into her in the end? Moreover, she was enthusiastically pulled to this place to eat.

"!"

"Signed up?! You signed up?"

After a while, Maria's brain finally processed the information, and she shouted in surprise.

"Yes, I have already signed up. I just came out of the registration office before I bumped into you, Maria." After hearing Maria's surprised words, Bianka nodded gently and then answered calmly and seriously.

"Hiss... Bianka, if you just wanted to do it on impulse, do you know what it means to sign up?"

Hearing this, Maria took a breath of cold air, then leaned over to Bianka with a serious look and asked seriously.

"I know, but I have thought about this matter carefully. It's not a whim... and my strength is not weak, don't worry, Maria."

Looking at Maria who suddenly approached, Bianka leaned back intentionally, a helpless smile appearing on her face, and then she explained in a quiet voice.

"Ah... cough, cough, so that's it."

After noticing Bianka's small movement of leaning back, Maria suddenly reacted, then sat up straight, and coughed a few times to cover up her "little impoliteness."

"...Bianka, how old are you today? If you participate in this kind of competition, you may get hurt or even seriously injured if you are not careful!" After sitting down again, Maria's words suddenly changed, and she reminded Bianka with some excitement.

It's not that Maria didn't trust her new friend. The main reason is that, in her opinion, Bianka is too young and looks like she is in her early 20s at most. It's not that there's anything wrong with participating in the competition at this age.

After all, the miracle called "youngest" had already appeared in the Major before the girl participated.

But the problem is that Bianka said it too easily and casually. It was so easy that Maria felt she was participating in some simple and childish game. Although Maria has not been involved in this aspect recently, because of her sister... she also has some understanding of Major. It is precisely because of this understanding that she knows that the Major held every three years is not child's play, but a cruel fight that will cause injuries or even serious injuries. And just as Bianka said before, this is still an unfair fight with under-the-table operations.

After listening to Maria's reminder, Bianka gently raised the corner of her lips and gave her a faint smile, then explained helplessly:

"Calm down, there is a reason why I suddenly participated in the competition. And I am confident enough."

After that, she reached out and gently patted a pony's shoulder, silently comforting her.

"Hmm? What's the reason?"

After being comforted by Bianka, Maria's mood calmed down a lot, a trace of doubt flashed in her golden eyes, and her expression became a little curious.

"Because I want to help and protect those who need help here." At this point, Bianka's beautiful blue eyes flashed with light, full of determination.

"Eh..."

When Maria heard this reason that was completely different from what she imagined, she was slightly stunned, confused, and puzzled.

However, no matter how Maria reacted, Bianka continued to speak.

"Like I said, I was just passing by here, and then I came to this city out of curiosity and life needs."

"Before coming here, I knew something about the situation here and the ridiculous Major. Because I didn't like it or even hated it, I naively decided to leave early at first."

Speaking of this, Bianka paused for a moment, took a sip of water from the cup on the table, moistened her throat, and then continued:

"But when I really entered this city and saw many things with these eyes, I changed my mind."

"The chivalry I uphold and my heart are telling me that I should help those who need help here, protect them, open up the road for them, and let them have the opportunity to choose!"

Bianka, who was describing her choice, had a gleam in her blue eyes, and the positive emotions such as firmness and confidence emanating from her body made her look radiant, as if she was glowing.

"..."

Looking at the girl who seemed to be glowing beside her, Maria fell into silence for a while, and the private room gradually became quiet.

It was not until a moment later, when the atmosphere in the private room began to become weird, that Maria finally spoke again. This time, her expression and tone were more solemn than before.

"...Then, do you know what you will face next if you take this path?"

Participating in the Major surprised and worried Maria, but it was not completely irreversible. After all, you can admit defeat in the competition, it's just a little embarrassing.

However, after Bianka said this, the whole meaning changed.

And these words also reminded Maria of someone, that is, the champion of the last Major, the youngest miracle on the field, her sister Margaret Nearl.

But what was the ending of her sister in the end?

Margaret Nearl was labeled as an "infected person" and expelled from Kazimierz and her own home.

Although Bianka was just a friend Maria had just met for a short time, she still didn't want her friend to experience the same thing as her sister.

Chapter 12 : Invitation and Competition

"Of course, I know what I will face next." After listening to Maria's solemn words, Bianka's blue eyes flashed with helplessness.

Durandal was naturally clear about the concerns of her new friend. But for now, she didn't know how to explain it.

Because some things are not believed by others just because she says them. Just like when Griseo spoke before, Talulah and the others didn't believe it.

What's more, her strength is indeed a bit beyond the standard and beyond other people's cognition in a sense.

Unless Bianka performs one on the spot, while others don't believe it, she can't explain it clearly...

"Well, but..."

"Dongdong——"

Maria still wanted to say something about Bianka's "relaxed" words, but she was interrupted before she could finish the sentence.

Because the dishes ordered before have been brought in at this moment.

"Oh... Forget it, let's not talk about this, let's eat first. Bianka shouldn't eat much of our Kazimierz's dishes, so try it."

Looking at the dishes served on the table, Maria waved her hand helplessly, and then quietly introduced them to Bianka.

"Well, okay."

Hearing this, Bianka had to temporarily stop the topic and shift her attention to the dishes introduced by her new friend.

...

"How does it taste? I always think that the dishes in this restaurant taste great!"

Looking at Bianka chewing the food in small bites, Maria temporarily put away her solemnity, and then her eyes flashed slightly and asked expectantly.

"It tastes great, thank you, Maria, for your hospitality." Bianka looked at the lovely Maria in front of her, and a smile flashed in her blue eyes.

Although the food she ate this time was not as delicious as Rita's in her memory, it did not prevent Durandal from praising it.

"Hehe, as long as you like it. Besides, I bumped into you first, Bianka." At this point, Maria felt a little embarrassed again.

After all, she had not forgotten her previous behavior of holding Bianka's hand and running.

"No, I didn't look at the road carefully at that time, and I almost made you fall."

Hearing this, Bianka shook her head gently and then explained with a serious expression.

"Puff, let's stop talking about this and continue eating."

Maria couldn't help laughing again when she heard Bianka's honest words.

At the same time, Maria might have roughly understood why she wanted to make friends with the person in front of her and even did not hesitate to do the rude and offensive behavior before.

Because Bianka really gave her the feeling of her sister Margaret. It was not because she thought they looked alike because of a mistake at the beginning... but a feeling.

Facts have proved that Maria's intuition is still very accurate.

As the time of contact gradually increased, she found that her new friend was really like her sister, a very dazzling person.

It can even be said that she was a bit like the noble knight full of ideals and firm will that Maria saw in the picture book story.

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After dinner, the two did not stay in the restaurant for too long but came out again.

"..."

Looking at Bianka, who had finished dinner and looked satisfied and calm, Maria's golden eyes flickered with complex light, and she seemed hesitant to speak.

After being disturbed by the little episode of eating dinner, she now didn't know how to persuade Bianka.

"Heh~ Since you are still so worried, do you want to have a fight?" Looking at the girl next to her, Bianka showed a helpless smile and then patted her head gently and said.

In fact, if possible, Bianka herself didn't want to say this kind of "suggestion" that was like bullying a child. But unfortunately, there is really no less lethal way to prove it now.

If it were someone else, Bianka wouldn't even want to prove her strength because that was unnecessary in her opinion.

However, the girl in front of her was different.

Bianka didn't want to take the initiative to contact Maria with a purpose, but since they met by coincidence today, she naturally wouldn't resist. She was willing to exchange sincerity for sincerity and make friends.

That's why Durandal didn't want her new friend to feel worried because of her "hidden secret."

"Eh!? Can we spar? But... my swordsmanship is not very good."

After hearing what Bianka said, Maria didn't even care about being slapped on the head and asked with a somewhat surprised expression.

"It's okay, it's not a formal duel. I just want you to feel relieved, Maria."

Looking at the girl in front of her with an unexpected expression, Bianka's blue eyes shone slightly, and she explained in a calm tone.

"After all, there are many things that cannot be convinced by just talking."

As the voice fell, Bianka stretched out her hand to Maria, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly to show a confident and brilliant smile.

"...Okay!"

Maria was slightly stunned when she saw Bianka's smile. It was not until a moment later that she recovered and gently held the slender but strong hand in front of her.

...

Then, on the way to find a venue or a training ground, they coincidentally met an acquaintance again.

"Hehe, Sister Zofia... Good evening?"

Maria looked at the blonde Kuranta who stopped her in front of her, scratched her head gently, and smiled awkwardly and guilty.

"Didn't you say you would have dinner with me tonight? Who is this?"

Although Zofia was asking Maria, her eyes fell on Bianka who was standing beside her.

"This is my new friend, Bianka!" After Maria finished explaining to Zofia, she looked at Bianka and continued to say to her:

"This is my sister, Zofia, she is a very nice person."

"Nice to meet you, Miss Zofia."

After listening to Maria's introduction, Bianka smiled and took the lead in extending her hand to Zofia.

"Well, nice to meet you. Maria, this child has caused you trouble."

Looking at the polite Bianka, Zofia's eyes flashed with satisfaction. After retracting her scrutinizing gaze, she gently held her hand.

"Okay, Maria, you should explain to me. What are you going to do so late?"

"Uh..."

Chapter 13: The Beginning of the Major

Finally, under pressure from her aunt, Maria hesitated for a moment and then told everything.

"...The Major is not a joke. Are you really ready?" After knowing the whole story, Zofia turned her attention to Bianka, who was calm and steady.

"Although the decision was made very hastily, I am indeed ready." Hearing this, Bianka gave Zofia a firm and confident look.

"In that case, how about Miss Bianka changing the next competition with Maria to a competition with me?" Looking at Bianka, who was neither humble nor arrogant and full of confidence, Zofia thought for a while before she spoke tentatively.

"After all, Maria is not very proficient in swordsmanship."

Zofia originally did not want to interfere in the affairs between the two children. But... just now, after she saw Bianka's eyes, she suddenly changed her mind and wanted to test the girl in front of her.

She didn't know how long it had been since she had seen such eyes: firm and confident, extremely dazzling...

If Bianka really has the real stuff, then Zofia wouldn't mind helping her in private. If not, she could only think that she had just accidentally misjudged.

"Of course, there is no problem, Miss Zofia. After all, this spar is just to make Maria no longer worry, that's all." After listening to Zofia's proposal, Bianka nodded gently and agreed directly.

For this proposal, Goose had no objection at all. After all, this was just a small competition to reassure her friend, and it was a competition with anyone. What's more, Zofia, who was in the top 16 of the previous Major, was much stronger than Maria now. If she competed with her, the "result" would be more convincing.

"In that case, there is no need to find a venue. Miss Bianka, just come to my house. My place is quite big."

After hearing Bianka's reply, Zofia looked at her with more satisfaction.

After all, in Zofia's opinion, if she didn't even have the courage to agree to a sparring match, then she had basically made a mistake...The girl who looked dazzling in front of her might not be the real deal. She could even start to consider reminding Maria to stay away from people like Bianka who had no real deal and liked to "talk big."

...

After Bianka agreed, they didn't waste time. They walked directly towards Zofia's house.

"Are you really going to spar with Aunt... Sister Zofia...? She is very strong..." Maria, who was walking on the road, suddenly gently pulled Bianka's sleeve beside her, then leaned close to her ear and whispered softly.

"Don't worry, it's okay. If I can't even defeat Miss Zofia, how can I achieve my goal?" Bianka said, reaching out and patting Maria's shoulder in a soothing manner.

After listening to Bianka's words, Maria's eyes flashed with helplessness, and she swallowed what she wanted to say. Then she encouraged: "Since you said so, come on! I believe in you, Bianka."

Although Maria knew and experienced the terrifying strength of her aunt, after seeing the dazzling and confident Bianka, she decided to give her new friend some trust.

"Well, don't worry, I won't let you down."

After taking in all of Maria's encouraging words, Bianka smiled and responded to her.

"...Ahem, well."

Hearing this, Maria was stunned for a moment, then turned her head away and her expression became a little unnatural. She also quietly distanced herself from Bianka.

At this moment, Maria would never admit that she was just impressed by the words and smile of her new friend...

"......?"

Bianka, who had noticed Maria's little action, had a hint of confusion in her blue eyes, and a question mark slowly appeared on her head.

However, Goose didn't dwell on this small matter, and soon focused on hurrying and observing.

And her behavior made Maria, who had come to her senses and secretly observed her, feel a sense of "disappointment."

"..."

The two "little guys" biting their ears in the back were all seen by Zofia, who was walking in front, and she sighed helplessly in her heart. She secretly decided to lax a little. As long as Bianka was reasonable, she would go easy.

Of course, it was not going easy in terms of the spar, but letting someone continue to get along with their own child.

In fact, Zofia had noticed long before that Maria had no playmates of the same age to play with. Even she often couldn't play with Maria, even though the age difference was not too big... but there was still a generation gap in many things. So, if Bianka was still reasonable, Zofia thought it was not a bad thing for Maria to have more friends of the same age and common topics.

In the large courtyard of Zofia's mansion:

"Put on the protective gear, choose a weapon you are good at, and we can start."

Looking at Bianka in front of her who was without any nervousness, Zofia raised her eyebrows slightly, then pointed to the protective gear placed aside and said.

Although Zofia was not good at many of the weapons here, and even couldn't use them, it didn't prevent her from having them.

"Protective gear? No... I don't need them." Bianka looked at the place where Zofia pointed, then shook her head quickly and said.

For other people, those protective gears can indeed play a protective role. But for the Goose, these are completely unnecessary.

After all, the protective power of these protective gears is not as strong as her body itself, and it will even affect her combat...

"Arrogance is not a good habit, but since you don't want to wear it, go and choose a weapon." After listening to Bianka's words, Zofia shook her head secretly in her heart, but in the end, she didn't say much.

"Yeah."

Hearing this, Bianka nodded lightly and walked directly towards the weapon rack.

Zofia's expression was naturally seen in her eyes, but she didn't want to explain anything at this time. Instead of wasting words, it is better to prove it with strength.

Chapter 14: The Result and Promise

Walking to the weapon rack, Bianka chose a plain knight's lance without any hesitation.

"Hmm..."

But when she pulled out the lance, Bianka couldn't help but frown slightly.

So light...

"Hey, Bianka, are you really not going to wear protective gear? And you're good with this heavy lance?" Maria, who was standing next to her, said in surprise after seeing Bianka's actions.

"Protective gear is not necessary. I'm not used to it, and it affects my flexibility. As for the lance, I am indeed better with it." After listening to Maria's words, Bianka shook her head slightly and explained.

After speaking, Durandal swung the lance in her hand lightly and quickly.

"Bianka, you are amazing. I have tried this kind of weapon before, but it is still too heavy for me." Maria stretched out her hand and scratched her head, looking at Bianka's movements, and said a little embarrassedly.

Maria can pick up this heavy type of spear and swing it. However, using it as a common weapon and attacking the enemy in a coherent manner was still too difficult for her.

"It's okay. Everyone is good at different things. Just find and use the weapon that suits you." After comforting Maria a little, Bianka walked towards Zofia, who had been waiting for her with the weapon.

"I'm ready. Miss Zofia, we can start."

After Bianka stood opposite Zofia, she spoke to her calmly.

"Although I can control my strength, if you don't wear protective gear and get injured, Miss Bianka, you can't blame me." Zofia gave a final warning, her expression serious as she wielded her whip blade, which she hadn't used in a while.

Although Zofia was a little surprised that Bianka chose this heavy spear suitable for riding and charging, she still didn't think the young Bianka in front of her could defeat her.

"Well, Miss Zofia, just go ahead."

Hearing this, Bianka nodded without saying too much.

Out of respect for Zofia, Durandal quickly focused her attention and took the spar seriously.

"Let me make the first move..."

Looking at Bianka's composed look, Zofia raised her eyebrows slightly and muttered softly.

However, since someone had handed the initiative to her, she would not hesitate.

Zofia's eyes narrowed as she waved the whip blade in her hand and attacked Bianka quickly and flexibly for afar.

"Shua——"

"Bang, clang——"

Although Zofia's attack seemed very sharp and flexible to others, even difficult to dodge, Bianka blocked all the attacks with the spear in her hand without any effort or movement.

"..."

Seeing this, Zofia raised her eyebrows again, slightly set aside some of her worries, moved faster, and began to look for flaws.

However, as time passed, Zofia's expression became more and more surprised. No matter how she let go of her hands and feet or looked for flaws, Bianka, who seemed to be passively defending, perfectly defended all the attacks, leaving her no chance at all.

"Shua——"

Just as Zofia was surprised, Bianka, who had been passively defending, suddenly moved, and the traditional heavy knight's spear entangled with the whip blade, then suddenly exerted force.

"What..."

The terrifying force transmitted along the whip blade, dragging Zofia forward for a distance, and caused her weapon to slip out of her hand.

Then, before anyone could react, the tip of the spear, which was shining with cold light, stopped in front of Zofia's slender neck.

The outcome of this spar was self-evident.

"Huh..."

Then, Bianka flexibly manipulated the spear and moved the tip away.

"You win, Miss Bianka. You are indeed very strong and have the strength to participate in the Major."

Zofia looked at the girl in front of her, whose expression had not changed from beginning to end, and said in a calm tone. But the surprise in her eyes betrayed her composure.

"Miss Zofia is also very powerful."

After listening to Zofia's words, Bianka affirmed without any hesitation.

"Hmph... You don't need to tell me, I know my own situation well." Hearing this, Zofia snorted lightly, shook her head, and stopped talking.

"Wow, Bianka, you actually beat Sister Zofia!"

After seeing the two finish their competition, Maria, who was standing not far away, rushed over, with a hint of excitement on her face.

"Well, so, are you relieved now?"

Looking at Maria who ran in front of her, Bianka patted her shoulder with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

"Hey~ Of course, I'm completely relieved."

Maria stuck out her tongue and smiled lightly after noticing Bianka's helplessness, trying to get away with it.

"Heh~"

When Bianka saw Maria's smile, she knew that the purpose of her competition this time had been achieved.

"Although you have enough strength, don't be arrogant." When she said this, Zofia seemed to remember something and continued: "You signed up late this time. Have you thought about how to arrange the next points game?"

"I have thought about it. Time is indeed a bit tight, so I have planned to give up other forms of competition and choose the free-for-all competition directly." Bianka nodded slightly after hearing this and then explained in a calm tone.

The decision to directly participate in the free-for-all competition was made when Durandal was determined to participate in the Major.

The reason is, of course, because it is very simple.

If other modes still need one-on-one, slowly accumulating points, you can accumulate a lot of points in a free-for-all competition.

If you are strong enough, it is no problem to accumulate enough points to advance in one game.

"Well, since you are strong enough and have your own arrangements, I won't say much." After listening to Bianka's words, Zofia nodded in praise. Then she continued: "If you need any help later, you can come to me for Maria's sake."

So far, Bianka has exceeded the test in Zofia's mind. In this case, whether it is because of her little expectation in her heart or for Maria's sake, she is still willing to give some help when necessary.

"Okay, thank you, Miss Zofia."

Chapter 15(127) Bianka: I'm 16

"Yeah." After listening to Zofia's words, Bianka nodded gently and accepted the kindness.

Although Durandal is strong enough, she is unfamiliar with the place. She may need help from others in life or other aspects, so she accepted Zofia's kindness.

"Speaking of which, I'm not very familiar with Kawalerielki, so I want to ask you, where is the workshop that can make armor here?" As if she remembered something, Bianka's eyes flashed slightly, and then she asked the two people beside her in a calm tone.

"......?"

"?"

However, after Bianka said this, the two people present looked at her with shocked and puzzled expressions.

"?"

After meeting the surprised eyes of Maria and Zofia, Bianka was slightly stunned, and a big question mark slowly appeared on her head.

Obviously, someone didn't realize that she had just revealed shocking news.

"...The points race is almost over, Bianka, and you still don't have your own armor?!"

After seeing the confusion in her new friend's eyes, Maria's mouth twitched slightly, and her voice trembled slightly.

"Well... Actually, it didn't take me too long from deciding to participate to signing up, so my preparations were indeed not complete." After hearing Maria's words, Bianka's blue eyes quickly flashed a trace of guilt.

This can't be blamed on Durandal. You know, she had never thought about participating in such an unfair and playful competition before. Now that she suddenly participated, she couldn't conjure up equipment out of thin air.

Bianka did have her own Valkyrie armor, but the problem was... some of them were too oversized and did not meet the rules of the competition.

You know, the melee competition she was going to participate in almost all required full-body armor because the competition required a sensor device to be attached to the armor to calculate effective attacks and points.

As for the Valkyrie armor... where was there a place for others to attach the sensor device?

Although Durandal doesn't need it in all senses, the most basic form still needs to be followed; otherwise, it will be bad to find an excuse to be eliminated from the points competition.

"You are too hasty. It should be difficult to find a craftsman to make tailor-made armor for you in such a short time."

After hearing Bianka's explanation, before Maria could say anything, Zofia spoke first.

"It is indeed a bit troublesome, but in this kind of competition, equipment is not very important to me. If it doesn't work, just buy a similar finished armor."

After hearing this, Bianka thought for a while before speaking calmly.

For other Major Knights, equipment can be very important in this kind of competition, and even sophisticated armor and weapons can be the key to victory.

But for Durandal, this kind of competition is really just a small fight. If it weren't for the requirements of the competition system, she would even want to wear ordinary clothes and go directly to the field.

After all, if she didn't want to, there was no Knight in Kazimierz who could hurt her.

"No, equipment is still very important... Although you did beat me, you can't be arrogant. If you are not careful, you may regret it."

Looking at the calm and confident Bianka in front of her, Zofia quietly lowered her head and glanced at her left hand while "preaching," with a complex look in her eyes.

"Well, I know Miss Zofia, thank you for your concern."

Bianka was very keen to catch Zofia's little action, and then a flash of understanding appeared in her blue eyes. Then she responded seriously with a smile.

At this time, Maria, who was standing next to her, also reacted. After a slight hesitation, she carefully took Bianka's arm and said:

"Sister Zofia is right. Bianka, don't be arrogant. Equipment is still very important for knights. I happen to know a few friends in the workshop. I will ask for you later."

"Then thank you, Maria."

Bianka, whose body was suddenly touched, was stunned for a moment, and then she showed a gentle smile to the blonde girl beside her.

"I will also help you pay attention... After all, there will be a free-for-all match soon." At this point, Zofia seemed to have thought of something again, and then said another suggestion:

"If it's really too late, you can make do with it first. Try to get enough points to advance, and then tailor-make equipment. There is a lot of time buffer in between."

"It's really a good idea. Thank you, Miss Zofia, for your advice." Hearing this, Bianka nodded again and responded.

Many of these little things are insignificant to her. However, although the matter itself is insignificant, this concern is genuine.

Unless it is necessary, Bianka make use of others' sincerity. Instead of refuting with words, it is better to accept this kindness directly and keep it in mind.

"Really... Maria, I guess you should have dinner. In this case, take your new friend out for a walk and see where there is more suitable armor." While speaking, Zofia stretched out her right hand and gently knocked Maria's little head.

"Well, Sister Zofia, don't knock, I was wrong! I will definitely accompany you to dinner next time." After Maria suffered a "critical hit" on her head, she hid behind Bianka in a flash.

"Hehe~ Then I won't bother Miss Zofia."

Looking at the golden pony hiding behind her, Bianka's blue eyes flashed a smile. Then she looked at Zofia and said politely.

"Go ahead."

Zofia looked at Maria, who was hiding behind Bianka and sticking her tongue out at her, and her mouth twitched. Finally, she waved at the two of them.

...

Finally, after saying goodbye to Zofia, the two walked onto the street of Kawalerielki, which was brightly lit because of the dark sky.

"Although it's late, there are still many workshops that are not closed. I'll take you to see them."

"Okay."

Bianka, who was not familiar with this place, had no opinion on this and followed Maria the whole way.

"Speaking of which, I have always been curious about a question. How old are you this year, Bianka?" Maria, who was walking by with a smile on her face, suddenly seemed to remember something, and asked the person next to her with a slight tilt of her head.

"Me? 16 years old..."

"......?"

Chapter 16: Sakura: This family willl break up without me

"Me? 16 years old..."

"......?"

Maria, who was originally smiling, gradually froze her smile after hearing what her new friend said, turning into a face full of confusion.

After reacting, Maria looked up and down at her new friend, who she had hit it off with immediately and seemed mature.

But no matter how she looked, she didn't see any trace of immaturity in the girl.

In fact, Maria had guessed Bianka's age before. At that time, she guessed that she was at least 20 years old and about the same age as her sister Margaret, based on the girl's maturity and stability.

But who knew... It was 16.

"Are you so surprised?" Seeing Maria, who was shocked and confused beside her, Bianka touched her nose awkwardly and asked in a low voice.

If Durandal had known this would happen, she would have reported an age that was a little older... But there was no other way. She answered directly before she could even come to her senses.

As for why she subconsciously said 16 years old, it was because now, without unlocking Palatinus Equinox, Bianka's body is only 16 years old... The memories of "Bianka" she received also only stayed at the age of 16.

"I'm surprised. I didn't expect that you, who look so mature and have a stable personality, are only 16 years old." Seeing Bianka's embarrassed look, Maria's mouth twitched slightly, then she nodded and answered seriously.

"In my original guess, you should be about the same age as my sister. I didn't expect that we are actually about the same age, but this is also fate, hehe."

"Hehe~ Indeed, this can be regarded as a kind of fate. It's really a pleasure to know you, Maria." After hearing Maria's answer, Bianka chuckled and smiled gently and steadily.

Maria felt a little embarrassed after meeting Bianka's bright and smiling eyes. She turned her head away and changed the subject:

"Ahem...Okay, Bianka, stop talking. Let's go quickly, otherwise the workshop will be closed soon."

"Okay."

Hearing this, Bianka nodded gently without any objection.

Although Durandal didn't understand where her friend's shyness came from, these were all minor issues, and she didn't like to explore her friend's secrets.

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In the hotel——

"Bang——"

As the door closed, Mobius's recognizable voice followed.

"Oh, look, our upright knight lady is back from a date with a little girl?"

"💢"

Hearing this, Bianka's originally bright expression froze, and then her face darkened at a speed visible to the naked eye, and her fists were clenched tightly together.

Obviously, Mobius's light and sarcastic words successfully aroused someone's anger instantly.

"Am I wrong? I don't know who it was last time, who said they would not contact me, but still scolded me~"

Mobius didn't care about Bianka's already dark face at all, and pretended to wipe away the non-existent tears, saying "wronged."

Just when Bianka was about to explode and rush up to punch Mobius, the other her, Sakura, came out with a large plate of food and said:

"Okay Bianka, don't bother with the doctor. You know her personality. Come and try the dinner I made. I believe it should suit your appetite."

"..."

"Hu——"

After hearing Sakura's words, Bianka put her hand on her forehead, where veins were throbbing, and took a deep breath before she calmed down. She stopped looking at Mobius and walked towards Sakura to help.

"This is specially reserved for you. You don't need to consider me and the doctor. Eat it quickly. Although it's not as good as Rita's, it should taste good."

When putting down the plate in her hand, Sakura didn't forget to reach out and pat Bianka's shoulder, silently comforting her.

To be honest, after summoning Bianka, Sakura really found that this family will break up without her.

"No, although I haven't eaten it yet, just smelling it is a great dish." Bianka shook her head gently at Sakura's modest words.

After saying that, she did not forget to show a gentle smile from the heart to the "pillar and harmonizer" of this family.

After getting the meaning of Bianka's smile, Sakura's expression also became a little helpless and resigned.

"How can you say it's so good, Bianka? Okay, eat quickly. You actually had dinner quite early today."

"Yeah."

...

After dinner—

"I found a target tonight, and I plan to deal with it. Tomorrow, Bianka, you go buy the armor you need."

Sitting on the sofa, Sakura seemed to remember something, and then said softly to Bianka.

Although Sakura knew all her next actions, Bianka knew them, and she also knew all of Bianka's next actions.

But...compared to direct communication between hearts, she still preferred this form.

Hearing this, Bianka's expression was not surprised. She nodded gently and said, "Well, I see. Thank you, Sakura."

Tonight, Durandal and Maria actually walked around for a long time and went to many workshops, but in the end, they didn't buy any armor.

The reason was that Bianka didn't see any suitable ones, and there were few that could barely fit... Because most of the time, armor and weapons are usually customized directly, and there are few in stock, not to mention that they are used by female knights.

In addition, the price is a bit high... So, after walking around, Durandal didn't buy anything.

"Hehe, what's there to thank each other for? If you win the game, we will all benefit. Come on, let the people here see the glory of the Bright Knight." After hearing Bianka's words, Ying chuckled and said gently.

"Well, by the way, if it is necessary next time, you can also ask me to do some things."

At this point, although Sakura still had a smile on her face, a cold light flashed in her blue eyes.

What kind of competition is the Major, and what Bianka will face after participating, no matter what their identities are, they are very clear.

It is precisely because of this that Sakura said what she said now.

And she also believes that her professional ability in certain aspects is much stronger than that of the Armorless Union here.

"Yeah."

Chapter 17: Armor and Decision

The next morning, Bianka planned to buy the most suitable armor she had seen the previous day.

After all, there wasn't much choice now. In her opinion, it was enough to just get a set and get by. There was no need to make too much trouble.

What's more, Durandal didn't rely on armor and weapons to win. She relied on her absolute strength. If the rules didn't require it, she wouldn't even need to deal with all this mess.

However, just when Bianka crossed several streets and reached her destination, she saw a golden figure from a distance, waving at her.

"Maria, why are you here?"

After walking over, Bianka tilted her head slightly, looking at the person in front of her who shouldn't be there.

It wasn't surprising that Maria knew she would come here and intercepted her. After all, this workshop was the most suitable one she saw yesterday.

What made her more curious was the reason why her new friend was waiting for her here.

"Well, of course, I'm waiting for you, Bianka."

Looking at the puzzled Bianka, Maria's eyes flashed with a smile, and she deliberately prolonged her voice to whet her appetite.

"......?"

Looking at the mysterious girl in front of her, Bianka's expression became more puzzled and helpless. Then, she asked tentatively:

"Well... are you waiting for me to buy armor together?"

"Hey, although I really want to answer that, Bianka, no!" Maria said with a smile after listening to Bianka's words.

"Hmm?"

This time, Bianka really couldn't think of why Maria was waiting for her in front of the workshop early in the morning. It can't be that she's asking her to go out and play...

"Okay, I won't keep you in suspense. If you trust me, come with me... I found a set of armor that should be suitable for you."

Looking at Bianka's beautiful blue eyes gradually filling with confusion, Maria raised the corners of her lips and said softly.

While speaking, the blonde Kuranta did not forget to extend her hand to her new friend.

"Well, I trust you."

Faced with Maria's invitation, Bianka did not hesitate at all and directly held the hand in front of her, nodding in agreement.

If it was someone else, Durandal might still hesitate, but if it was Maria, she was willing to believe...

Of course, this trust did not come from Bianka's judgment of Maria in her memory as a transmitrator, but from her own interactions and feelings for this new friend.

...

Then, Bianka quietly followed Maria, letting her lead the way.

"......?"

However, this "peace and tranquility" was broken when Bianka saw the Nearl residence. A big question mark slowly appeared on her head.

Obviously, the unfamiliar goose had no idea how Maria led her around and around, and then arrived at the house's door not long after.

"Hehe~ We are here, this is my home. Bianka, come in with me." Looking at the confused Bianka, Maria chuckled and whispered.

For some reason, Maria now particularly liked to see her new friend's puzzled and confused look, and then secretly laugh in her heart.

"It's not good to disturb her rashly like this." Looking at the building in front of her, Bianka's blue eyes flashed slightly, and she answered after thinking for a moment.

Bianka didn't expect Maria to take her home at all; otherwise, if she knew in advance, she would have brought some gifts for Zofia or possibly Mylnar.

Although Mobius had trespassed into the Nearl territory before, but... that was done by Mobius. What does it have to do with her?

"What's wrong with that? Bianka, you are my friend. Isn't it normal to invite friends to your home?"

After noticing Bianka's hesitation, Maria put away the smile on her face and became serious.

After saying that, the golden, tender pony did not give her friend time to hesitate. She took her hand again and walked towards the house.

"Hey..."

When getting along with Maria, Bianka always controlled her strength to avoid hurting people. So when she was caught off guard, she was really pulled by someone.

"You."

At this time, pulling and tugging would appear impolite and uneducated, so... Durandal had to give up "struggling" and let Maria lead her excitedly towards the "destination".

In fact, at this time, Bianka had almost guessed which set of "suitable armor" Maria was talking about...

...

Suddenly, Maria stopped stroking the armor, then turned around, looked at Bianka, and said seriously:

"Bianka, this armor belongs to my sister, and I have always cherished it. Now, I decide to lend it to you, and I hope you can use it well and cherish it."

In fact, Maria thought about this decision for a long time, and even did not sleep well last night, and was always entangled.

However, what finally made her make up her mind and stop entangling was Bianka's smile and words from yesterday afternoon that suddenly appeared in her mind.

The combination of a dazzling smile and "naive" words, which may be ridiculed by Kazimierz of today, for some reason made Maria want to believe, accompany, and then witness the final result.

"..."

Guessing is one thing, and experiencing is another.

At this moment, Bianka did not rush to respond to Maria's words, but her eyes were shining as she looked at the armor in front of her, shining in the sunlight streaming into the house.

Chapter 18: Maria's brain overheats

"..."

Guessing is one thing, and experiencing is another. At this moment, Bianka didn't rush to respond to Maria's words but stared at the armor, shining in the sunlight streaming into the house, with a twinkling light in her eyes.

"Thank you, Maria, but I still don't need it." After a moment, Bianka retracted her gaze and said softly to the person in front of her.

No matter how many times she thought about it, Durandal still felt it was too wasteful... She believed that in a competition like the Kazimierz Major, she wasn't worthy of and didn't need to use Margaret's armor.

"Hey! Why? The quality of my sister's armor is still very high, and your figures... are similar." After hearing Bianka's answer, Maria was slightly stunned, then said with a surprised face.

Obviously, she had never thought that Bianka would refuse her, refuse a set of armor that fit her perfectly in such an urgent situation...

"The reason I refused is not because the quality of the armor is bad... It's just that I feel this competition isn't worthy of using this set of armor."

At this point, Bianka gently reached out and touched her nose, a trace of helplessness flashing in her beautiful blue eyes.

"Actually... Bianka, are you being silly?"

After hearing Bianka's explanation, Maria's mouth twitched unhappily.

"I don't care, I've already lent it to you!" With that, Maria took the armor from the shelf without hesitation and stuffed it directly into Bianka's arms.

"Ah..."

"Okay, don't be so stubborn. I'll go out now, and then you can try it on to see if it fits you."

After saying this to Bianka, who looked a little overwhelmed holding the armor, Maria quickly left the room, making sure to close the door behind her.

Outside the room, Maria quickly covered her face and squatted down against the wall.

"!"

'Oh my, what did I just do! And I locked Bianka in the room!'

Recalling her actions, Maria felt embarrassed and ashamed. She didn't understand why she had acted so impulsively!

"..."

Inside the room, Bianka looked at the closed door with a helpless expression. After standing there for a while, she slowly shifted her gaze to the armor in her arms.

After some consideration, Bianka finally put on the armor that originally belonged to the Radiant Knight.

How should Bianka put it? It surprisingly fit well, just as Maria had said, and there was nothing awkward about it.

However, even though someone had just called her silly, Bianka still had reservations at the moment. She felt it would be a shame to wear this armor in the Major.

Of course, Durandal wasn't going to refuse again at this point. Instead, she would cherish this armor, ensure it didn't get damaged, and return it intact.

"..."

Afterward, Bianka examined her appearance in the mirror, then gently opened the door again and went out to find Maria.

"?"

However, as soon as she opened the door, the sight in front of her stunned Bianka, and a big question mark slowly formed in her mind.

"What's wrong, Maria? Are you feeling unwell?" Seeing Maria squatting against the wall with a flushed face and a look of embarrassment, Bianka furrowed her brow slightly.

Then, she quickly stepped forward and reached out to touch Maria's forehead to check her temperature.

However, when Bianka saw her hand encased in a gauntlet, she stopped herself silently. After a moment's pause, she took another step forward, brushed the hair away from her forehead, and gently placed her own forehead against Maria's.

"!"

Maria, already feeling embarrassed and flustered, was "exploded" by Bianka's actions!

Her face flushed even more, and a faint wisp of white smoke seemed to emanate from her head.

"You're really warm. Could it be because you didn't get enough rest last night and you're feeling unwell?" Bianka looked up at Maria's flushed face close to hers, felt the warmth on her forehead, and spoke softly.

In fact, Durandal had noticed signs of Maria not getting enough rest when they first met, and had inquired about it on the way to Nearl household, though Maria had evaded the topic.

Now, Bianka attributed Maria's abnormal behavior and flushed face to lack of rest.

After all, how else could someone's face be so red and their forehead so warm?

"Ah, I'm fine! Bianka, just wait here a moment!" Feeling Bianka's warm breath on her face as she spoke, Maria froze momentarily. After gathering herself, she pushed Bianka away and hurried into the bathroom without looking back.

"......?" Bianka tilted her head and watched Maria hurry away for a moment, eventually understanding something after a pause. She blinked her blue eyes gently, a look of comprehension and apology crossing her face.

"...Ahem, I'm back." After some time, Maria finally emerged from the bathroom and walked over to Bianka. Though her pony's face was still a bit rosy, it was much better than before.

"Welcome back." Bianka nodded gently at Maria, calmly observing her.

"I'm sorry, I was too presumptuous and rude just now. If you're feeling unwell, Maria, you can blame me." Bianka spoke earnestly to her new friend.

"However, if you really aren't feeling well, you should go rest."

"......?"

Upon hearing Bianka's sincere words, Maria's CPU, which had just cooled down a bit, suddenly seemed to overheat again...