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GR 76-100

Chapter 76

In the following days of migration, Griseo did not successfully contact Mudrock.

Because she was very conspicuous and constantly watched by the members of the Yeti Squadron, even her dear friend Alyona supervised her very seriously, preventing her from having the opportunity to visit the mercenary group.

So, there was no choice. Griseo temporarily gave up the idea of contacting them and planned to try again after settling down in the garrison.

After all, at that time, the little loli could try to act secretly alone.

However, one thing that Griseo should pay attention to is W's teasing over the past few days.

Perhaps because of her identity as a little loli, W often did not come openly, but in places where the Yeti and Tallulah could not see, she would always do some small actions or play small pranks on her.

Although these pranks did not annoy Griseo, they made Alyona, who had been following her, a little angry.

There were even several times when Alyona, who didn't like to communicate with others, wanted to go directly to Tallulah to tell tales. However, she was stopped by the little loli every time.

Otherwise, W would at least be taught a lesson, although this education might not be of any use.

As for why Griseo stopped Alyona, it was of course because she didn't want to cause trouble for Tallulah, Alyona, and others over such a small matter.

What's more, in her opinion, these little pranks of W were nothing at all. Except for some small "annoyances," they did not cause any substantial losses.

Moreover, based on Griseo's understanding of W, even if it troubled Tallulah and others... it is estimated that after the education, she will not change at all. She may even become more serious and increase her "output."

So after considering all aspects comprehensively, the little loli directly gave up the idea of telling it. However, as far as the current development is concerned, it actually makes Griseo feel a little bit uneasy.

Because she found that after she faced several pranks without expression and remained calm, W had secretly tried to get close with her, and her small actions became more and more blatant.

But now Griseo has no good solution. She plans to wait until Reunion settles down, and then she will give W a good lesson.

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After migrating for several days, the entire group finally arrived at the area that Tallulah and the others had chosen before.

Then, after selecting a more suitable and hidden place, Reunion officially settled here and established a camp.

Although Griseo did not help in establishing the camp, she still summoned several of her friends to help.

At the same time, she also introduced her friends to the Yeti Squadrons who were very curious before.

Because several of Griseo's friends came out to help for the first time, although many infected people of the Reunion Movement were still afraid of them, they were not so repulsive and fearful.

For the little loli, this can be regarded as a good thing, a good thing worth being happy about.

After all, for Griseo, all of her summons are real friends. And isn't it a happy thing for a friend to be accepted by others?

This time, with sufficient supplies for life, Tallulah and Alina discussed it and directly set up a tent for Griseo and Alyona.

There was almost no objection to this matter, and Yelena and Patriot also supported it.

After all, they all knew the specialness of Griseo, and in addition, the little loli had helped Reunion and them so many times. It was completely understandable for them to spend some supplies and set up a tent alone.

...

Griseo woke up from the first nap in the new camp. After taking a look at Alyona, who was still sleeping next to her, she carefully left the tent without waking up her friend.

To be honest, in the entire Reunion Camp, only Little Lolita and Little bear have the habit of taking a nap.

Other infected people either can't sleep or have lost the habit of taking a nap. After all, most infected people in the Reunion Camp don't have a good life after being infected. It can even be said that being alive is good enough.

Even Alyona's habit of taking a nap was restored because she wanted to accompany Griseo.

After Griseo tiptoed out of the dim tent, she squinted her eyes slightly because of the light outside.

After adapting for a while, Little Lolita began to look around.

After Griseo observed for a while and made sure that no one was watching her, her big violet eyes lit up slightly, and a hint of happiness flashed across her face.

After several days, she finally had the opportunity. Little Lolita felt that if she didn't go to see the Sarkaz girl now, she would be missing out on this chance.

After these few days of "sedimentation," Griseo no longer wanted to worry about anything. She had already planned to rush in!

Of course, if she didn't see Mudrock by chance, Griseo wouldn't be very disappointed.

Because if she didn't see it, she could still do another thing, a thing that she had been holding back for several days.

Anyway, both things involved going to the mercenary group for a stroll, so no matter which one was completed, Griseo felt it was harmless.

After having the idea, the little loli no longer hesitated, raised her smooth and tender bare feet, and stepped forward, aiming directly at the location where the mercenary group was stationed.

...

But it was obvious that Griseo's impression on people the day before was too deep. As a result, when she was walking alone in the camp, she still received a lot of attention.

Because too many people were curious about her, a powerful and mysterious child who was paid attention to by several leaders of the Reunion Movement. So after seeing her, their eyes subconsciously followed her, wanting to explore.

This situation became more obvious after Griseo entered the mercenary group's stationing area.

After all, those present were all experienced Sarkaz mercenaries who had fought many battles and licked blood off the blade. They would subconsciously be wary of the mysterious and strange little girl.

However, from the beginning of the action, Griseo chose to lower her eyes in order to reduce the influence of others on herself. So now she didn't care about these eyes at all, nor did she feel their gazes.

After walking for a while, the little girl seemed to feel something, slowly raised her head, and then met W's golden eyes full of exploration and teasing.

Then after noticing that Griseo, the little guy, was facing W, many mercenaries around them poked their heads out.

No one stopped, no one reminded; they just watched this good show quietly.

However...

Griseo just glanced at W, then directly retracted her gaze, and turned around and walked away without any scruples.

"......?"

W thought she was looking for her, but after seeing the little loli's straightforward action without hesitation, her expression froze for a moment.

Chapter 77: Griseo: "No way? No way? There won't be someone else..."

"......?"

W thought that someone was looking for her, and her expression froze for a moment after seeing the little loli's straightforward action without hesitation.

But it was only for a moment. She quickly adjusted herself, and then as if she thought of something, she gently raised the corners of her lips and showed a strange smile.

Then she stood up and chased after Griseo.

Other people might not have noticed this scene, but Ines, who was sitting next to her, saw it all, which made her eyes flash with a smile.

To be honest, since that incident, Ines hadn't seen W like this for a long time.

Although W often joked and played pranks with them, the feeling was different.

"..."

Griseo, who walked with her head down and only glanced at the people around her from time to time, suddenly had a dark vision in front of her, and a figure blocked her way.

Then, the little girl subconsciously looked up and saw the face of W.

"꒪꒫꒪)?"

Looking at the "sweet" smile on W's face, Gray was stunned, and a big question mark appeared on her little head.

Obviously, the little girl didn't expect W to stop her directly and with a weird smile on her face.

You know, anyone who has known W in the game knows something is wrong when this W smiles. What's more, she smiled so weirdly.

However, Gray racked her little head and couldn't figure out where she had offended W today... She was just avoiding her.

What's more, although the two had constant "little frictions" before, it was in the dark after all, and it could be regarded as a unilateral and extremely hidden little prank by W.

If it weren't for Griseo, if it was a child, she wouldn't even find out that those "strange things" were pranks made by someone.

So if we talk about a formal meeting, in a sense, now is the first time the two of them have officially met.

"Little guy, where are you going in such a hurry? Come to sister's place to play for a while~" Looking at the confused Griseo in front of her, W said in a "soft" voice.

The soft voice, coupled with the "sweet" smile on W's face now, looked like a good big sister to those who don't know.

"꒪-꒪)!"

However, when Griseo saw W like this, let alone getting close to her, she was frightened and took two steps back. There was also a terrified light flashing in her beautiful big violet eyes, and she looked like she had seen a ghost.

But for the little loli, it was indeed a bit like seeing a ghost because it was really scary.

After all, can you imagine a crazy woman with a bad personality, efficient and brutal work, suddenly showing a gentle look to you?

And now it's not just Griseo who looks like this, the mercenaries around who saw W like this also looked terrified as if they had seen a ghost.

Even Ines, who was not far away, couldn't help but twitch her mouth, and her expression was a little speechless.

"...Why are you hiding? Am I so scary?!"

At this moment, W was in no mood to care about other people. When she saw Griseo take two steps back with a horrified expression on her face, the string in her head "clicked" and broke.

But at this moment, the smile on her face did not fade, but became more "gentle." Of course... the premise of this gentleness is that people can ignore the blue veins that are constantly beating on her forehead at this moment.

"..."

Griseo looked at W, who had a "gentle" face in front of her, but secretly clenched her fists and was slightly stunned.

Then after reacting...

"Swish——"

Accompanied by a light sound, the little loli quickly took a few steps back and kept a safe distance from W, who looked "not very stable" in front of her.

Then, she nodded her head and whispered seriously: "Well... it's scary. And I'm not here to find you..." After saying that, Griseo raised her feet and planned to leave quickly... because she already had a feeling. If she continued to stay with W, she would be in trouble soon.

You know, there is no Alyona next to the little loli now. If she gets into trouble, it will take time to get out of it. Who knows what mess she will make? For example, holding a paint bomb and hitting people everywhere?

Moreover, if she gets into trouble with someone else in advance, it will be inconvenient for Griseo to find Mudrock.

"..."

After listening to Griseo's words, W was stunned at first, and then her face turned black. Then she couldn't help but quickly stepped forward a few steps and approached the little loli.

At the same time, W didn't intend to act anymore, and the smile on her face that made Griseo uncomfortable was replaced by a familiar arrogant and provocative smile.

W leaned forward slightly to get in front of Griseo, staring at her with her golden eyes, and then said to the little loli in front of her with a smile:

"Hahaha... Little guy, you are here, how can I let you leave easily~"

"..."

When Griseo suddenly looked at W at such a close distance, her aura began to change wildly.

The little loli's eyes, which were originally calm, now showed the same emotions as W.

"Hahaha, why do you think I will leave so easily?!"

After being affected by W's color, Griseo suddenly laughed, and her face showed an expression of excitement and anticipation.

Then she quickly took out her paintbrush stained with color, and drew a stroke on W's face, which was very close to her at that moment.

After doing the bad thing, Griseo didn't give anyone time to react, and directly retreated to the back.

That little look was exactly the same as W's when she ran away after playing a prank.

And while running, the little girl did not forget to turn around and add: "No way? No way? There must be someone who hasn't reacted yet! Hahaha..."

"..."

This time, W, whose face was covered with paint, could no longer hold back. Coupled with Griseo's words that deserved a beating, she slowly took out an explosive... It was self-evident what she was going to do.

And at this moment, Ines, who had been sitting not far away watching the show, rushed over lightly and knocked the bomb out of W's hand at a very fast speed.

"Forget about playing around... Don't use your bomb casually."

Chapter 78: Calmness and Escape

"Forget about playing around... Don't use your bombs casually."

After saying that, Ines looked at W's face stained with paint. Although her expression did not change, the smile in her eyes became stronger.

"I told you to be careful, but you got hurt by a little kid. But she has already run away, so don't look at her anymore."

At this point, Ines raised her eyebrows slightly, paused for a moment, and then continued: "I have some interesting new discoveries here. If you want to hear them, wash your face and come here."

After she finished speaking, Ines did not rush to act but lightly swept her eyes around the mercenaries who were still looking at this place...

Although Ines's eyes did not contain various strong emotions like W's, nor were they as sharp as others, at this moment, no mercenaries around dared to look at her.

Most of them slowly retracted their eyes and stopped peeking at the situation here.

After doing this series of actions, Ines did not choose to continue standing there but turned her head back to her original seat.

"..."

After being interrupted by Ines, W's expression eased a lot. After taking a look at her back, she weighed it and followed her without saying anything.

After all, in just a short while, a little loli had already run away. If she chased her now, she might not be able to catch her, and the noise would not be too small...

Rather than making such trouble now, W might as well do some small actions later. Anyway, the monk can run away, but the temple cannot. She will remember this grudge.

If she doesn't take revenge, she won't be called W...

...

After washing her face and washing off the paint, W sat down by the campfire again.

Fortunately, this paint is very easy to wash off; otherwise, W would not be able to sit here calmly now...

Then, W raised her eyebrows and looked at Ines, who was sitting next to her, and the meaning was self-evident.

And Hedley, who was sitting on the other side, also looked at Ines, quietly waiting for her to speak. After all, he also wanted to know what his comrade had discovered.

"You should have noticed something, W, the change in that child..." Ines did not rush to explain but looked at W and said softly.

"Hmm..."

Hearing this, W nodded gently.

All the people sitting there were experienced mercenaries, and no one was a fool, including W. After all, if a person was very stupid and naive, it would be impossible to survive in the land of Kazdel.

And the sudden change of Griseo before was naturally seen by W. Moreover, this was not the first time W had seen this kind of change in the little loli.

"Then tell me what I saw first." After looking at W, who had regained her composure, Ines continued, "The shadow of that child changed when you leaned over to approach her. It changed from something I couldn't understand to something similar to you. In my opinion, this is not something that can't be done by simple imitation. It should have something to do with the child's ability."

To be honest, after noticing the change in Griseo's shadow, Ines was stunned on the spot.

Because this was the first time she had seen a person's shadow change like this and give her such a feeling.

For this reason, Ines also became curious about Griseo. Of course, although she was curious, Ines would not be as rash as W and run over to offend. That would be inconsistent with her style and personality.

"I know~"

After listening to Ines' words, W did not show any surprise but just responded casually. W had already guessed about the "characteristics" of Griseo.

Both today's situation and Ines' words only confirmed this guess. So, she was not surprised at all.

"..."

Looking at W, who was not surprised at all, Ines was not surprised at all.

After all, W had been dealing with Griseo privately for several days. If she said that she had not discovered anything, Ines would never believe it.

"There are still some small problems, but it is really getting more and more interesting." As he said, W squinted his golden eyes gently, making people wonder what he was thinking.

And Hedley, who had not spoken from beginning to end, looked at his two comrades and spread his hands helplessly.

...

After Griseo "escaped" from W's hands, she directly gave up the plan to find Mudrock.

After all, given her current situation, the little girl was really afraid that after she found the Sarkaz girl, she would come to taunt and attack her directly...

Even now, Griseo didn't plan to hang around outside; she planned to go back directly. At this time, Alyona should be almost awake.

If the little ursus didn't see her for a long time, she would be anxious.

What's more, in a sense, the opportunity to defeat W has been delivered to Griseo's little hand.

If the conditions did not allow it, the little girl might have set up the easel now and started to paint the color of W that she was stained with on the drawing paper.

Although Griseo herself could not be sure of the effect of each of her paintings, most of the time, the effect of the painting still aroused the deepest fear in the hearts of the viewers.

In this case, the little girl even felt that... it would be a pity not to give a painting to W.

After having the idea, Griseo acted quickly. On the way back, she also tried to avoid contact with other people.

After all, until now, she still had W's signature smile on her face...

If you say that sticking to Mudrock like this will at most lower your favorability to her and it will be a little embarrassing... Then sticking to a familiar face like this will be a complete social death. It is really embarrassing, and self-incriminating.

...

Griseo pushed open the curtain of the tent, and after entering, she saw Alyona sitting on the bed, not knowing what she was thinking.

"!"

When Alyona heard the sound and raised her head, she saw Griseo, and the confusion and worry in her beautiful light green eyes were swept away.

However, before she could happily get out of bed to greet her, the little Lolita's smile and words made her stunned on the spot.

"Hey, let me see who has been waiting for me in the tent?"

Chapter 79: "Forced" Recovery and Painting

"Hey, let me see who has been waiting for me in the tent?"

"......?"

Looking at the strange-looking Griseo, Alyona couldn't recover for a while, and even couldn't help raising her hand to rub her eyes.

However, no matter how the little white bear rubbed her eyes, when she opened them again, she still saw the little girl with a playful smile.

"......"

After a short silence, Alyona quickly got off the bed and approached Griseo.

"Why, are you so eager to see me?"

Faced with Alyona's quick approach, Griseo had no intention of dodging and said with a smile.

"Um..."

And the "arrogant" Griseo was directly hugged by Alyona, and her little head was buried in the soft clothes...

Originally, the little girl subconsciously wanted to struggle. But when she remembered that her friend was still injured, she relaxed her strength and only moved a few times symbolically.

There was no way to break free with this level of struggle, so Griseo was "controlled" by Alyona.

…

After a while, Griseo, who felt that she was almost normal, reached out and gently patted Alyona's shoulder, signaling her to let go.

"Huh..."

After her friend let go, Griseo finally raised her little head and couldn't help but breathe heavily.

This was the first time that the little Lolita felt that the clothes she gave to Alyona were of great quality... Even before, she didn't feel this way.

"Where did you go and become like this? Could it be that guy...?" Looking at Griseo who was panting lightly, Alyona asked with a trace of worry in her light green eyes.

But although it was a question, the little ursus's tone was actually quite certain.

After all, she didn't think that there was anyone in Reunion who could make Griseo look like that except that annoying woman.

"Well... I was stopped by W before." Looking into her friend's eyes, Griseo didn't intend to hide it. She nodded gently and answered.

"Sure enough..."

Hearing this, although Alyona's face was still gentle, her eyes were filled with anger.

Others might not know, but she, who was with Griseo every day, knew it very well.

That Sarkaz female mercenary was a very bad person... She kept making small moves, and when she was secretly in front of the two of them, she acted like she deserved a beating.

It made Little Ursus want to use an Originium Arr on her face, but it was a pity that every time she wanted to act, she was stopped by Griseo.

"It's okay, it didn't cause me too much trouble." Looking at the angry Alyona, Griseo stood on tiptoe and gently patted her head, comforting her.

"Besides, after I was stained with W's color, um... I took the paintbrush and painted her face."

When she said this, Griseo slightly turned her face, and a trace of guilt flashed in her big violet eyes.

After all, others didn't know, but the little girl herself was very clear. Her previous action almost caused a complete mess.

To be honest, Griseo was even sure that if she had run a little slower at that time, she would most likely have to face the furious W and her "revenge".

Especially, what the little girl said at that time was so annoying...

After noticing the guilty look in Griseo's eyes, Alyona thought she was afraid and worried, so she softened her voice and comforted her:

"Okay, it's okay, it's just a stroke, it's nothing. If there's anything, I'll accompany you to find Sister Talulah."

After that, the little white bear didn't forget to reach out and touch Griseo's little head.

"Well, I'm fine, Alyona, don't worry, there's no need to find Talulah now." While speaking, Griseo gently rubbed the hand that was touching her head.

"Besides, I've already thought about how to deal with W..."

"Well?"

Hearing this, Alyona was slightly stunned, and then looked at the little girl curiously, waiting for her answer.

"Paint... Alyona, do you want to accompany me?"

After Griseo gave the answer, the light in her big violet eyes flowed, and she looked at her friend in front of her seriously.

"Well, I'll stay here with you."

After understanding what Griseo meant, Alyona's beautiful light green eyes flashed with a smile, and she agreed softly.

Having been with the little Loli for a while, Alyona has learned a lot about her characteristics and abilities.

In addition, a few nights ago, Talulah and the others called her out to tell her and instruct her on some things.

This has raised Alyona's understanding of Griseo to a new level. Although she is not the person who knows her best, she is also one of the people who know her best.

So, when Griseo mentioned painting, she instantly understood what it meant.

"Well..."

After hearing her friend agree, a smile appeared unconsciously in Griseo's eyes.

Then, before she could say anything, the azure knight appeared silently beside her and helped her get the easel ready.

"Okay, Alyona, come sit here."

Griseo patted the small stool next to the easel gently, then turned to look at Alyona and said.

Since the relationship between the two little guys has become closer and closer, a small stool has appeared next to the little girl's easel, a small stool dedicated to the little white bear.

"Yeah."

After everything was ready, Griseo began to paint with W's colors. At the moment of writing, she was immersed in the painting as usual.

And Alyona, who was sitting on a small stool on the side, also gave up the action and became completely quiet when the little girl started to paint. She looked at the people and paintings in front of her seriously.

...

Time passed by minute by minute, and the paper on the easel gradually changed from white to colorful.

To be honest, Griseo is still very much looking forward to this painting, definitely not because she wants to "repay" W... just because she is looking forward to it...

Chapter 80: Missed and Ines

"…"

After Griseo put the last stroke on the drawing paper, she slowly withdrew from the immersed state and the color of W. But this time, the little girl did not look at the painting in front of her directly as usual. Instead, she put down the brush, lowered her head, and gently covered her chest.

Although she withdrew from the color of W, a trace of sadness emerged in Griseo's heart at this moment. But for a moment, she didn't know what she was sad about... Until the little girl raised her head and looked at the painting in front of her seriously, she got the answer.

It turned out that this emotion came from W, something hidden deep in her color...

This time, Griseo's painting was different from the past.

The whole color of the picture was gloomy, with only a warm light in the center of the picture. And under this soft light, there was a pink figure wearing a black crown, but her steps were getting farther and farther away. In the dark shadow stretched behind this gentle figure, there was a demon who stretched out her hand to chase the figure in front of her, but they could never catch up because they were entangled by many chains.

"…"

To be honest, after carefully looking at her painting this time, Griseo had begun to rethink whether to send the painting out...

Although the little loli has always wanted to find an opportunity to defeat W, when she felt the remaining emotions in her heart at this moment and looked at the finished painting in front of her, she began to hesitate for the first time in a long time...

After all, if it is really the effect she thought, then Griseo feels that she is really too bad, and it is also a bit cruel to W.

"What's wrong? Is there anything wrong?"

Just when Griseo was struggling, Alyona, who was sitting next to her, frowned slightly and asked softly. "I'm not uncomfortable, there's just some residual color... so I took a break."

After hearing Alyona's words, Griseo quickly came out of her thoughts, then shook her head gently and replied.

"It's good that you don't feel uncomfortable, and it's almost time... Let's pack up and go out for dinner." As she said that, a trace of helplessness flashed in Alyona's eyes, and then she seemed to remember something and added another sentence.

"Just like what you said to me, Griseo, good children should eat on time."

"Well, then I'll pack up."

Griseo didn't have any objections to her friend's words, and she agreed without thinking. After all, this painting took a lot of time... Now the sky is almost dark, and it's indeed time for dinner.

Then, Griseo quickly put the painting tools and the painting into the space. At the same time, she temporarily put aside the issue of whether to send the painting or not, and went to eat happily with her friend.

...

However, when a person is soft-hearted, there will always be someone who will help her harden her heart.

For example... W. If before, the little girl was still a little soft-hearted because she knew W's past and felt the sadness through the color, now, Griseo feels that her heart is as hard as a rock and she just wants to be a "cruel" bad girl.

As for the reason, it is of course because at dinner, Griseo was pranked by W again, and even accidentally knocked over her meal, splashing all over her.

W's doing this can be said to have made the little girl's originally shaken heart completely firm, and she planned to return a "gift" well.

But because it is already late, and Alyona and others will be watching at night, Griseo plans to send this gift to W tomorrow.

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The next day——

Griseo got up as usual, then went to have breakfast with Alyona and sat by the campfire to chat with Tallulah and the others. She didn't start her own actions until everyone was busy with their own things and no one was watching the little Loli closely.

Today, Griseo set two goals for herself. The first was to send the painting to W, and the second was to find Mudrock.

However, this time she couldn't act alone. Because Alyona knew the function of the painting, she had been paying attention to Griseo's every move since this morning to prevent her from running away.

In the end, there was no other way, and it was not a big deal, so Griseo brought her friend who was worried about her. After all, her friend still had to be pampered by herself.

...

This time, Griseo didn't wander around like a headless fly like yesterday.

This time she took Alyona directly to the goal and walked towards W's tent.

However, this operation encountered some problems at the beginning. After Griseo and Alyona arrived, they did not see W at all. Then they asked Ines and found that W went out on a mission with her team known for its brutality and efficiency... so the two little guys were completely empty-handed.

Finally, after struggling for a while, Griseo turned her eyes back to Ines who was sitting next to the campfire not far away.

"So, what do you want to do with W?" After noticing Griseo's gaze, Ines raised her head again and asked calmly.

Not only her, Hedley, who was sitting on the side, also raised his head at this moment, looking at Griseo and the others curiously.

After all, for them, it was a very rare thing for someone to come to W.

"There are some things I want to give to W..."

Hearing this, Griseo organized her words a little and then told the purpose of her trip.

"What is it?"

After hearing Griseo's answer, Ines asked subconsciously. This time, the little girl didn't answer in a hurry. Instead, she took out the painting she had drawn yesterday from the space and continued:

"This is it... a painting I drew. Can you help me give it to W?"

"…"

When Ines saw that Griseo suddenly took out the painting out of thin air, she was stunned for a moment. It was obvious that she had never expected it. Not only that, when Griseo said she wanted to give W something, Ines' first reaction was explosives...

Chapter 81: Another Method

"Painting...?"

After reacting, Ines raised her eyebrows slightly, with a strange look in her eyes. After all, she still remembered clearly what the little girl in front of her did on the first day she came...

She had always heard about the Emperor's Blades, the most prestigious symbol inside the Royal Guards. Although she had never fought them head-on, she had seen Talulah and the others fighting against them that day.

But that "monster" was easily dragged into the painting by Griseo that day. So if it was said that there was nothing wrong with the painting of the little girl in front of her, Ines would be the first one not to believe it.

However, Ines almost guessed what Griseo was thinking. She felt that the painting in the little guy's hand at the moment should not be as powerful as the previous one, but it was still more or less effective. And the reason why he came to give the painting this time was probably to "retaliate" against W.

Hedley next to her had almost the same idea as Ines.

"Sister should have seen it yesterday. I drew this picture after I went back," Griseo looked up at Ines and explained in a low voice. The little girl didn't believe that the interaction between her and W yesterday, as well as the change of color on her, would not be noticed by Ines, who was meticulous and good at investigation.

"I did see it, but..." After listening to Griseo's explanation, Ines looked thoughtful, and then continued to ask: "Little guy, I have another question. If you can answer my doubts to my satisfaction, I will help you hand the painting to W."

If facing other people, Ines would definitely not ask so straightforwardly, but would choose to be careful and test. However, from the contact just now, she found that the little girl in front of her was unexpectedly a frank child. So she simply gave up her habit and asked directly.

"Well... what's the problem?"

Griseo heard the words, tilted her head slightly, and looked at Ines with a puzzled expression.

"..."

Alyona, who had been standing next to her, couldn't help but want to cover her face. Although she had discovered it before, this time she once again directly witnessed how easy it was to deceive and how honest her partner was...

However, she didn't rush to stop her now. First, she wanted to know what the woman in front of her wanted to ask, and second, because Griseo herself didn't refuse, and she also knew her strength.

"I want to know, what special effect does this painting in your hand have?"

Looking at the cute little guy with her head tilted in front of her, Ines narrowed her golden eyes and said softly.

Although Ines and W usually play around, and the two are like enemies, at the same time, the two are also comrades-in-arms who have passed their lives together, and they will still stand by their own people at critical moments.

Therefore, Ines will still confirm how powerful this "gift" from Griseo is.

"I don't know..."

Griseo can be said to have answered this question very straightforwardly, without any hesitation.

After all, the little loli really doesn't know the effect of this painting.

The only thing she knows is that this painting will not affect other people.

Why do she know this?

The reason is that Griseo has gained experience in painting, and Alyona is not affected by this painting at all, so she concluded.

And if it would affect others, Griseo might not give this painting away. Even if it was to be given away, it would definitely not pass through other people's hands like it is now.

Otherwise, if it accidentally causes a large-scale impact, it would be really troublesome...

"...I actually don't know whether I should praise you for being honest." Facing Griseo's frank and straightforward words, Ines finally couldn't help rubbing her forehead.

"Puff."

And Hedley on the side watched the interaction between the two and finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

After a while, after laughing, Hedley restrained his expression and said seriously: "Little friend, you don't know the power of painting, and you still come to give it to others? I remember that your painting ability is still very strong. It would be bad if it causes accidental injury."

"Well... No, the power contained in this painting is not very strong, and it can't even affect others."

Griseo tilted her head slightly, blinked her beautiful violet eyes, and explained seriously. "This painting is painted with W's colors... So, I want to give it to her..."

To be honest, the little loli has begun to regret it now. It's really troublesome to face smart people. She shouldn't have been entangled when she found out that W was not there just now. She should have left directly...

However, after struggling for a while, Griseo made the choice to ask Ines to hand it over, and there was a big reason because she didn't want to have direct contact with W again. That was really a disaster for the little Lolita...

"The color of W..."

Hearing this, Ines whispered softly, with a gleam of brilliance in her eyes.

She could be said to have grasped the key words in Griseo's words at once, and strung all the things together. Ines felt that if her guess was correct, the color mentioned by the little Lolita in front of her should be the reason why she became so similar to W yesterday.

However, what exactly did Griseo refer to as the color? Ines thought that it would be temporarily unresolved.

"Okay, Griseo, since that person is not here, let's leave. It's best to deliver the gift in person. And don't you have another person you want to find?"

Just when both parties fell into silence, Alyona gently pinched Griseo's little hand, and then gently suggested in a hoarse voice.

After listening for a while, the little ursus also roughly understood the concerns and intentions of Ines and the others. But because of this, she felt that there was no need to stay any longer.

Let's not talk about whether the woman named W can see the painting after handing it to them. If she stays here any longer, Alyona feels that Griseo will reveal all her secrets.

"Well... Alyona is right. It must be delivered in person." After hearing her partner's words, Griseo turned her head slightly and nodded in agreement.

"But there is another way..."

As the little loli finished speaking, the huge azure knight appeared silently beside her. At the same time, it can be said that the eyes of the surrounding mercenaries were all focused here at once.

Even Ines and Hedley tightened their nerves and subconsciously moved their hands to their weapons the moment the azure knight appeared.

After all, the strength of this azure knight is obvious to all...

Chapter 82: Can I Meet Her?

However, under the gaze of the mercenaries, the azure knight did not make any move after he appeared. He just stayed silently beside his princess, waiting for her order.

"Alyona is right, so I won't bother you, sister," Griseo said to Ines after her own knight appeared.

Then, the little loli turned her eyes to the azure knight and softly asked, "Sorry to bother you, Mr. Knight... Please wait here and help me give this painting to W."

In fact, how could the little loli not think of the concerns that Alyona had thought of?

She didn't care about the moves of Ines and the others, but she was also afraid that after entrusting the painting to others, W might not see it at all.

After all, Griseo had witnessed the relationship between W and the two people in front of her in the game, especially Ines, who was a hypocritical person...

Maybe Ines would agree to accept the painting, but after Griseo left, she might destroy it for W's sake. That would really leave the little loli without a place to cry... She didn't want to be stained by W's color again and have to paint a new one.

As for why Griseo didn't just use Mr. Knight to deliver the painting from the start... she was afraid that W might blow up her own friend. If she came in person, no matter how angry W was, she would not be cruel to her.

But it would be different if it was a summon like Mr. Knight. Someone would definitely not care about it at all.

Moreover, coupled with the two things that Mr. Knight had shown before, such as his formidable strength and inability to speak, it could easily cause misunderstandings.

"..."

After receiving the order from his little princess, the azure knight first bowed gracefully, then gently took the painting from Griseo's hand.

"..."

It was not until after hearing what Griseo said that Ines and Hedley understood why the little girl in front of them had summoned this knight. While they felt a little amused, they also became alert.

If they had previously thought that there was nothing wrong with the painting Griseo drew, and it was just a small prank at most, now they both felt that there was something wrong with the painting.

Otherwise, why would she summon a big shot to send a small painting...?

"Well... after all, the gift should be delivered to the recipient..." Griseo didn't care much about the two people's thoughts and vigilance.

After greeting Mr. Knight, she turned her head and looked at Ines and said, "Mr. Knight will leave after giving the painting to W... Sorry to bother you, sister."

After she finished speaking, Griseo looked at Alyona beside her and said softly, "Let's go."

"Well..."

Hearing this, Alyona showed a hint of helplessness in her eyes and nodded gently. Afterwards, Griseo left after saying goodbye to Ines and Hedley, leaving the Blue Knight holding the painting quietly behind.

...

So far, Griseo has almost completed the task of giving the painting to W. She just has to wait for W to return from the mission and accept the painting.

What if W doesn't accept it? Of course, Mr. Knight would slap her in the face with it!

To be honest, the little loli never likes to deliberately play pranks or tease others. But she made an exception here. In a sense, W is really amazing...

After leaving Ines, Griseo took Alyona and continued to walk in the mercenary camp, looking for Mudrock. Thanks to Alyona, Griseo didn't feel particularly uncomfortable in this situation. If she suddenly felt the tendency to dye, the little loli could gently hug her friend to calm down. It was quite effective.

Finally, after receiving a lot of attention, the two little ones found their target, Mudrock, the but Sarkaz girl, in a corner of the mercenary stationed area.

"Found her," Griseo said, standing in the distance and looking at the huge figure sitting by the campfire, with a touch of joy flashing in her eyes.

"...?"

However, Alyona was not as happy as Griseo to find someone. At this moment, Alyona slowly showed doubts on her face, and a big question mark appeared on her head.

"Griseo, didn't you say you were looking for a pretty female mercenary?"

After coming out of her confusion, Alyona turned her head to look at the little girl next to her, and then asked in a hoarse voice.

"Yes, a pretty female mercenary..." Hearing this, Griseo turned her head to look at her puzzled friend and explained.

"...You call that a female mercenary?"

Looking at the tall Mudrock sitting there wearing a heavy, sealed protective suit, Alyona couldn't help frowning.

It's not that she didn't believe her little girl's words, but mainly, no matter how the little white bear looked at it, she couldn't see that the Mudrock wearing a heavy protective suit looked like a woman.

"Well, Alyona, believe me, I won't be wrong."

As she said this, Griseo nodded her little head gently, and then cast her eyes on the Mudrock sitting in the distance, or rather, the colors around her. It was a brown color with a faint golden glow, the brown color of the soil... It gave the little loli a heavy and reassuring feeling, which made her like it very much.

However, before the two little ones could approach, Mudrock's eyes were cast over. After all, the two little ones standing out of place there were still very conspicuous.

What's more, many of the companions around were discussing in a low voice, making it difficult for her not to pay attention.

"..."

After suddenly meeting Mudrock's eyes, Griseo no longer hesitated, gently holding her companion's hand, and walked over.

After seeing the two little ones walking over, the companions sitting next to Mudrock also stopped discussing and looked at them curiously. Finally, when she was only two meters away from her goal, Griseo stopped, raised her head, and looked at Mudrock in protective clothing seriously and said:

"Sister, your color is very beautiful... My name is Griseo, and I'm a painter. Can I meet you?"

Chapter 83: Sister Mudrock, your colors are very beautiful...

"Sister, your colors are very beautiful... My name is Griseo, and I'm a painter. Can I meet you?"

"..."

Looking at the blue-haired little girl in front of him and listening to her words, Mudrock was stunned.

Mudrock had never expected that this little girl, who had been rumored among the mercenaries, was actually looking for her. And she actually knew her gender without even meeting her formally.

"Hmm?"

Facing Mudrock, who did not respond or move, Griseo tilted her head slightly, and a hint of doubt appeared in her big violet eyes.

"Hahaha, Mudrock, the rumored powerful little guy, actually came to find you! I didn't expect it, and she told you your gender. Others might not recognize it."

However, before Mudrock could answer, her teammates around her smiled and spoke first, as if they had seen something strange.

"Hello... My name is Mudrock." Mudrock listened to the voices of her comrades, stood up slowly, and then after hesitating for a while, she stretched out her hand wrapped in a large protective suit to Griseo in front of her and said.

"Hello, Sister Mudrock..." Hearing Mudrock's voice, which seemed heavy and small because of the protective suit, Griseo held her hand gently without any hesitation.

To be honest, this first meeting with Mudrock gave the little Lolita a very good feeling, especially with W as a negative example.

And this handshake ended quickly. After a polite light shake, Mudrock took back her hand and asked: "What's the matter with you coming to see me?"

Although Mudrock's personality is a bit innocent, it doesn't mean that she is stupid.

She doesn't think that Griseo came to see her just to get to know her. Even though the little guy in front of her looks very simple and cute.

But you have to know that innocence and cuteness can't survive on this frozen land... Especially, this little loli has shown terrifying combat power before.

"꒪꒫꒪)?, um... let me think about it."

Looking at the tall and thick figure in front of her, Griseo fell into deep thought on the spot. Obviously, Mudrock asked her.

In a sense, Mudrock did overestimate the little loli in front of her...

Because Griseo really just planned to get to know her this time and didn't think about the follow-up at all.

"......?"

After listening to the little loli's words, Mudrock was stunned again, and finally, a question mark slowly appeared on her head.

Behind her, her comrades and companions laughed again.

"Hahaha, I actually thought about it now, little sister, you are really cute."

"Mudrock was stunned, hahaha."

Even at this moment, even Alyona, who was standing next to Griseo, couldn't help but cover her little face, and she couldn't bear to look directly at it.

However, the little white bear quickly put down his hand, coughed twice, looked at Mudrock and explained: "Griseo just saw you last time and thought your color was beautiful, so she wanted to meet you."

"Strictly speaking... there is nothing else."

"Hmm..."

After listening to her partner's words, Griseo temporarily stopped thinking, and then nodded in agreement.

Because the little loli really didn't think so much this time. Before, all she had in her little head was to meet pretty Miss Sarkaz!

But after meeting her... she hadn't thought about it yet. However, it is not that there is no follow-up...

After nodding in agreement, Griseo blinked her beautiful violet eyes, as if she remembered something, and asked Mudrock in a calm tone:

"I thought of it, Sister Mudrock, your color is very beautiful... Can I use it to draw a picture?"

At this point, the little Lolita paused, and then continued to add the conditions: "In exchange, I can promise you something within my scope. Don't worry, I'm very strong..."

After the voice fell, Griseo stopped talking, just opened her big eyes, silently and seriously staring at Mudrock, waiting for her answer.

To be honest, the conditions promised by Griseo were very unprofitable in a sense.

However, the little Lolita never cared much about these things. In her opinion, if she could establish a connection with Mudrock through this, or even get closer to it, then this condition would be very cost-effective.

"Color, what is it?"

After hearing this, Mudrock pondered for a while, and did not rush to refuse, but asked first. She had a little interest in the color that Griseo had mentioned from the beginning.

"Well, color is color..."

Hearing this, Griseo looked at the heavy color behind Mudrock and explained in a low voice.

In fact, in many cases, the little loli did not want to explain well, but she did not know how to explain it at all... This is why she had to come up with a "guardian" later. Because there are many things that Griseo herself cannot explain clearly.

Listening to Griseo's very familiar words, Alyona's light green eyes flashed with helplessness, and then she looked at Mudrock again and said:

"Some of the things I'm going to talk about next involve Griseo's secrets. Can Miss Mudrock talk more?"

Compared to the simple and often completely unscrupulous Griseo, Alyona is still very cautious and concerned about this aspect.

After all, it's enough for one of the two to be a "fool"... The other one should be smarter.

"...Okay."

Looking at the two people in front of her, Mudrock was silent for a while and agreed in a deep voice.

After that, after saying hello to her teammates, Mudrock and the two little ones left under the watchful eyes of a group of mercenaries. They walked towards the edge of the unmanned garrison.

However, it would have been better if they hadn't left. Once they left, there were only three people left. At this time, Alyona's color could no longer cover Mudrock's color.

In addition, Griseo did not resist Mudrock's color, so when walking, a little guy had quietly become stained with someone else's color. After all, for Griseo, the stronger a person's strength or the stronger the color, the easier it is for her to be stained.

The same is true for each person's exclusive color paintings. The stronger the owner of the color, the stronger the ability to draw with this color.

Chapter 84: Griseo: Sister Mudrock, can you let me see?

Because Mudrock's breath was calm and restrained, it was not until the three of them walked to a corner where no one was around that Alyona and Mudrock noticed the subtle changes in Griseo at that moment.

Knowing the characteristics of the little loli, Alyona quickly reacted to what happened, but Mudrock was different.

"......?"

At this moment, Mudrock looked at Griseo in front of her with some doubts through the heavy protective clothing.

She felt the feeling or breath of a familiar friend from the little loli. It was very close, but it also made her confused, as she had never experienced this feeling before.

"This is what we were not convenient to say just now. Griseo has now been stained with your color, Miss Mudrock."

Alyona looked at the two who were always staring at each other and explained with a helpless expression. "As for the explanation of color, you can think of it as a characteristic, and everyone's characteristics are different. And Griseo is special. After spending a long time with a person, she will unconsciously be stained with that person's color."

To be honest, Alyona, who was working as a translator at the moment, was a little tired.

She even began to question why she was in this place dealing with the Sarkaz mercenaries. But when she thought about it, oh... it was because she couldn't resist Griseo's cotishness and was worried about her safety, so it was okay.

"Unconscious contamination... Since you can get my color so easily, why do you choose to trade?" After listening to Alyona's explanation, Mudrock was stunned again, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes under the mask.

"Because it's not important to be stained with color. What's important is to take this color and get the painting..." Facing Mudrock's doubts, Griseo explained in her usual tone and expression. "Besides, I don't like to owe others."

"..."

Listening to Griseo's familiar words, Mudrock fell silent again, as if thinking about something.

"Miss Mudrock, there is no need to worry. Even if Griseo uses your colors to paint, what she will get in the end is nothing more than a painting with a little special magic."

Alyona had become somewhat convinced by her little Lolita, who always spoke half of her words or unclearly every time. However, there was no way, as she was her lifesaver, she could only spoil her.

"And painting can effectively help her get rid of other people's colors, and generally speaking, the painting will be returned to the original owner as a gift in the end."

"So, no matter how you look at this so-called transaction, it is beneficial to Miss Mudrock, isn't it?"

After explaining the matter clearly, Alyona calmed down and stopped talking, just quietly looking at the big guy in front of her, waiting for her choice.

"...I agree to this, but that condition is not necessary. Just like you said, I don't like to owe others." After thinking for a while, Mudrock's final answer came out in a low voice through the protective suit.

"꒪꒫꒪)?"

Hearing this, even Griseo, who was still in the dyeing state, couldn't help but be stunned. The little loli had never thought about this development, how could it suddenly become like this...

Originally, she wanted to use this condition to bridge a relationship to Mudrock. But how did the relationship suddenly disappear?

Griseo didn't understand, but she was shocked. Should she says that Mudrock is worthy of being an honest person, so honest...

"...Okay, in that case, I will send it to you after I finish the painting later. As for the conditions, I will continue to keep them. If you need them, you can come to me."

After organizing her thoughts a little, Griseo continued to speak in the same tone as Mudrock. But then, the little girl seemed to remember something. She took a few steps back and threw herself into Alyona's arms.

"?"

After catching the little cutie who suddenly jumped over, Alyona was slightly stunned, and a trace of doubt flashed in her light green eyes. But she quickly realized that the color of Griseo in her arms was fading, so she didn't disturb her.

"..."

Finally, with the help of her friend, Griseo did not take too long to get out of the Mudrock color and returned to the white canvas state.

As for why the little girl suddenly wanted to choose to fade her current color... the reason was very simple, because she just remembered something, but she was in the "Mudrock state" and couldn't speak at all...

So there was no way, Griseo could only choose to fade the color of the Mudrock first.

However, it doesn't matter... After all, she had remembered the color, and if she wanted, she could even re-stain herself with it even when Mudrock itself was not present.

......

Gresh, who had regained her blank state, was now staring at Mudrock in front of her with her beautiful big violet eyes that were shining with light.

"Anything else?"

Looking at the shining eyes of the little guy in front of her, Mudrock hesitated for a moment and still asked.

After all, in Mudrock's opinion, Gresh's eyes were a little too "hot", and she was a little embarrassed... so it was not a big deal to be stared at like this all the time.

"Sister Mudrock, can you let me see what you look like? Alyona and I will keep it a secret..."

Gresh didn't intend to hide her purpose, so after Mudrock asked, she said it directly. And at this moment, her big eyes were filled with an emotion called expectation, or "light".

"Although I'm not used to it, but..."

Hearing this, Mudrock's red eyes under the mask showed a trace of helplessness that had not appeared for a long time. Then, she began to unbutton her heavy combat uniform...

To be honest, Mudrock had never thought that the reason why the little guy in front of her had such a "burning" look in her eyes was just because she wanted to see what she really looked like... She originally thought it was something important, or something difficult to accomplish.

Then, as the heavy protective suit was slowly "peeled off", Mudrock's original appearance as a Sarkaz appeared in front of the two.

Chapter 85: Sticking and Experimentation

"..."

Because she had seen Mudrock in the game, Griseo's eyes only flashed with surprise, and her expression did not change much.

"!"

But Alyona was different. She was in a state of great surprise.

Although she believed what Griseo said before and knew that the big stuffy guy in front of her was a woman, even so, she had never thought that the Sarkaz mercenary in front of her was so beautiful.

"Well... I may not be as good-looking as you think, and I am not used to taking off my protective suit."

Looking at the two "stunned" little girls in front of her, Mudrock's red eyes flashed with helplessness, and then she moved to put on her protective suit again.

"Sister Mudrock is very beautiful in both person and color... Wait a minute." After hearing Mudrock's words, Griseo subconsciously retorted.

After that, the little girl temporarily let go of her friend and walked to Mudrock's side. Then, she put her arms around the slender waist of the Sarkaz girl.

"Eh?"

After listening to Griseo's words, Mudrock subconsciously stopped putting on the protective suit. However, she never expected that the little girl in front of her would have close contact with her.

This made her body stiff and she dared not move. At the same time, she lowered her head and looked at the fluffy head of the little guy holding her, and suddenly she felt a little eager to move.

"..."

Finally, Mudrock compromised with her thoughts. She slowly put her hands wearing heavy gloves on the top of Griseo's fluffy head.

"Hmm..."

Feeling the weight on her head, Griseo blinked gently and did not dodge. Instead, she let someone touch her little head.

And the little girl suddenly hugged Mudrock, not for fun or anything, but just suddenly thought of something and wanted to try it out, so she came over to take the initiative to stain the color.

As for why she didn't dye it like before, or dye it automatically with memory. The reason is very simple: the color stained in that way is not enough to meet the conditions of the experiment that Griseo thought of.

Besides, she didn't want to waste time, so the little girl just stuck to it.

[Ding, (Fusheng) Hua, unlocking, current progress 1%]

However, just when Griseo was about to let go of her little hand, the long-lost voice in her mind sounded again, causing her body to freeze directly.

"What's wrong, did it hurt you?"

Noticing the stiffness of Griseo's body, Mudrock looked down at the protruding rough stone on her abdomen, and a hint of complexity flashed in her scarlet eyes.

"No, thank you, Mudrock..."

After hearing Mudrock's words, Griseo quickly let go of her hand, looked up at the person she was sticking to, and said.

To be honest, after hearing the voice just now, the little girl now wants to stick to the Sarkaz girl all the time...

"It's okay..."

Hearing this, Mudrock subconsciously replied. But after saying this, there was no follow-up.

Because it was the first time that Mudrock was so close to someone or a child. So, she was a little overwhelmed.

Then at this moment, the two people, one big and one small, with exactly the same expressions and temperaments, just kept sticking to each other, looking at each other, and fell into a strange silence.

There was no way, Mudrock was not the kind of person who was good at speaking, and Griseo was now deeply influenced by her color and her personality had become the same as hers.

So for a moment, neither of them knew what to say now.

"..."

Finally, Alyona, who was standing aside, couldn't bear to watch any more, so she said to the two people in front of her:

"Since the matter has been resolved, let's go back early, Griseo. This time, our action made a lot of noise. If we go back later, Sister Alina will probably scold us."

"And please rest assured, Miss Mudrock, we will keep your appearance a secret."

"Yes."

"Okay."

After listening to her friend's words, Griseo took two steps back carefully, increasing the distance between herself and Mudrock.

While the little Lolita increased the distance, she also disconnected Hua's unlocking progress. However, she was not in a hurry for this matter, after all, there was still a long time.

For Griseo, the most troublesome part of this broken system was not unlocking it by sticking, but finding the right person.

Now that she knew who this was, it would be easy.

Griseo's naive thoughts just now only lasted until Mudrock put on her heavy protective suit again, and then it ended...

At this time, the little girl finally remembered that Mudrock rarely took off her heavy protective suit.

For a while, Griseo could not help but feel depressed.

...

Finally, no matter how depressed she was, she still had to leave when the time came.

Griseo and Alyona chatted with Mudrock for a few more words at the end, and left first after saying goodbye.

After all, as Alyona said, if they went back later, they might really be caught by Alina, and then they would be lectured again.

Although the lecture was gentle, it was still a lecture... no child would want to listen to it.

...

"..."

On the way back, when Griseo and Alyona passed a place with few people, they suddenly stopped and stood still.

"?"

After noticing this, Alyona's light green eyes flashed with doubt, and she stopped. She looked at Griseo quietly, waiting for her explanation.

"I want to try it something out, wait a minute."

Griseo did not explain too much but told Alyona what she wanted to do now with practical actions.

As Griseo moved, brown light emerged and flowed on her body.

The next moment, on the flat frozen soil covered with silver frost in front of her, a large hard rock broke through the silver frost and emerged, floating in the air to show its existence to the world.

"?"

Now, Alyona, who watched the whole process next to her, was even more confused, and a big question mark appeared on her slightly tilted little head.

Obviously, she didn't understand the current situation at all.

Chapter 86 Expanded Abilities and the Return of W

"Successful."

As Griseo's voice fell, the brown light on her body quickly disappeared into her body.

"Bang——"

And the rock floating in the air quickly fell to the snow, making a muffled sound.

This is the experiment that Griseo wanted to do this time.

She had been thinking about whether she could extend her abilities and use other people's powers directly by getting stained with other people's colors rather than expressing it through paintings...

Obviously, Griseo's conjecture was just confirmed. She can indeed imitate and use other people's abilities by getting stained with other people's colors.

However, the experiment just now was only in the initial stage.

The little Lolita also wanted to know whether the degree of her staining would affect the use of her abilities.

With an idea, Griseo took actual action directly. She spent some time fading the color of the Mudrock on her body and then re-stained it with her memory.

Then, she continued to use the ability of Mudrock to manipulate rocks...

Finally, the result was that, the deeper the color is, the deeper her understanding of the ability of the color owner is, and the smoother she can use it.

However, for the little girl, the color strength of the memory is enough. After all, it is always not her turn to take action, and she does not intend to use other people's abilities casually.

And no matter what, Griseo's main job is still a painter. Which painter fights and kills... So, for this newly expanded ability, she just uses it as a failsafe.

That is to say, if it is really her turn to take action, she may not use the colors of Terra and others but the colors of other Flamechasers in "Griseo's" memory.

After all, unlike the Terrans who still exist here, they may reject Griseo's use of their abilities, but the Flamechasers will not.

Although the color stained by memory will not be very deep, it is completely enough for use.

"Have you finished the test? Your ability..."

After seeing that Griseo had completely stopped, Alyona slowly walked to her side and asked in confusion.

"Well, the test is over. This ability is not mine... but I borrowed it from Sister Mudrock." Hearing this, Griseo gently nodded her head and then explained to her companion in a low voice.

"...So that's it."

After listening to Griseo's explanation, Alyona thought about it for a while and understood what she meant.

To be honest, Alyona had never thought that Griseo could use other people's power by staining their colors.

However, Little White Bear still felt it necessary to remind Griseo, so she spoke again, and her expression became serious.

"Don't tell others about your ability until it's reallg important. Not everyone is so good, and it is very likely that others will think you are a thief..."

Alyona, who had lived hard on this frozen land before, suffered a lot and naturally understood the darkness of human hearts. If she hadn't been on guard against others, if she hadn't assumed others with the greatest malice, she might have died long ago...

So Alyona understood how much others would fear and target her for her ability to imitate and use other people's power after it was exposed.

"Well... don't worry, I almost never use other people's colors except for painting. And even if I have to, Sister Sakura's colors are much stronger than others."

After hearing Alyona's words, Griseo's heart warmed up, and a trace of happiness flashed in her big violet eyes. Then she nodded her head gently and agreed.

Although the little loli didn't intend to use other people's abilities, she still felt very good when she was suddenly reminded by her friend, and the colors around her were also warm.

"Okay, let's go back quickly. Fortunately, there are not many people here. Really, if you have any experiments next time, tell me first."

As she said that, Alyona took two steps forward, stretched out her hand, and gently rubbed Griseo's furry little head.

"Well... I'll tell you first next time, Alyona." Hearing this, Griseo nodded obediently and agreed. Afterwards, the two did not stay here any longer, but left quickly hand in hand.

After all, after this trip, it was getting late. It was almost time for lunch, and Alyona usually went back after teaching the children. If they didn't go back quickly, they would really be caught.

At noon, at the campfire near the tent -

"Ah..." Griseo opened her little mouth and gently bit a soft and glutinous potato, feeling very good.

After all, W was not in the camp at noon today, and she could rarely have a quiet lunch. Moreover, the two goals this morning were not only almost completed but also expanded two small things.

However, this was not the reason why Griseo was the happiest.

She was happiest because... when W came back, she could see the painting specially drawn for her.

It is impossible to be soft-hearted. Ever since someone planted a bomb in a potato, the little loli's heart has been completely hardened.

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At this moment, it was approaching night. There was also a little snow in the sky, and the sky had become completely gloomy.

"W is back, but she hasn't come here yet. Hedley, go and tell her about the current situation."

Sitting by the campfire, Ines glanced at the blue knight standing not far away, motionless, and then whispered to her comrade.

As for why Ines didn't go to find W herself, the reason was very simple. In addition to being comrades-in-arms who were friends of life and death, the two were also frienemies.

If she went to find her, she would be ridiculed and mocked by W.

"Okay."

Hearing this, Hedley, who was sitting aside, did not refuse. After nodding slightly, he stood up and walked outside.

"Really..."

After Hedley left, Ines couldn't help but slightly narrow her golden eyes, silently watching the shadow of Mr. Knight swaying in the firelight, and murmured.

Chapter 87 Taunting and Stunned

"Huh? That little guy actually did this, she actually let that knight wait for me there all the time, huh~"

W was walking back to the tent and listening to Hedley's words, a hint of excitement appearing in his golden eyes.

"It seems that what happened last night really made her angry."

"You did it again... Forget it, what are you going to do?" Hedley asked with a headache when he saw W like this.

"What's the matter? Of course, I will go directly to see what the squirt is up to. Hedley, you're not afraid, right?" Seeing Hedley covering his face, W showed a look of asking for a beating on her face and said.

"That's not the case, you are not here to find me. But, do you really plan to accept the painting directly? Although Ines and I think it will not be fatal, there must be something very strange."

Hedley directly ignored W's asking-for-a-beating expression as usual, and then reminded her again.

"What else? Or do you want me to blow up that blue knight? Hahaha, that would be fun."

W listened to Hedley's words, but... whether she cared or not was another matter.

The reason why W was so "careless and indifferent" was that after this period of contact, she was very sure that a little loli would not mess around.

Not to mention endangering her life, there was even no possibility of her losing her hands and feet.

As for why she was so sure, the reason was very simple, that is, W found that Griseo seemed to care about Talulah and the others very much and didn't want to cause trouble for them.

As for the current situation, the Reunion is impossible, and there is no capital to turn against the Sarkaz Mercenaries.

So in this case, W can clearly know that as long as she doesn't go too far, Griseo will not turn against her.

It is precisely because she had noticed this long ago that W would keep teasing Griseo's tiger whiskers during this period of time...

"Okay, you take care of yourself."

After listening to W's words, Hedley shook his head helplessly and gave up continuing to remind him.

Because Hedley knew that W had listened to him, and his comrade was just crazy or stupid. What's more, she also understood the current situation of the integration movement, so he was not very worried.

Hearing this, W just smiled and responded casually: "Yes, yes, I know. Am I so unreliable?"

"Go back quickly, I'm hungry after running around outside for so long. Who will cook tonight?"

"It's Ines."

"Tsk, it's her..."

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Afterwards, W and Hedley quickly returned to the vicinity of the tent. Although the vicinity has become much more lively now because of the return of W's team members.

However, W almost noticed the tall blue knight floating not far from Ines at a glance.

When W saw the Azure Knight, Mr. Knight also saw her.

At this moment, the Azure Knight, who had hardly moved all day, suddenly moved and advanced towards W.

His sudden action can be said to have startled many people who were secretly watching him.

This included Ines, who had always looked normal and was silently roasting fire beside her. After all, she was also a member of the secret observers.

Looking at the Azure Knight holding the painting and moving towards her, W raised the corners of her lips, showed a bad smile, and said:

"Hey, I heard them say that you have been waiting for me here for a long time. So, I have been curious, do you have any thoughts? Can you speak? Or are you just a pure doll?"

"..."

Naturally, the Azure Knight would not respond to these questions of W. After all, for him, the order of his little princess at this moment is the most important.

Moreover, Mr. Knight has never had any good feelings for the woman in front of him who looks like an American cockroach... Even if it weren't for his little princess stopping him before, he might have jumped out to teach her a lesson.

It wasn't just Mr. Knight, the other princesses' guardians also had a bad impression of W... Even the hot-tempered Tyrant couldn't help it.

"Tsk, you don't seem to be able to talk? So boring, tell me, if I tear you apart, will that little guy be sad?"

W was not surprised that the Knight didn't respond to her, and her bad taste didn't diminish at all. Instead, she touched her chin and thought seriously.

"💢"

Now even a gentle man like Mr. Knight couldn't help it.

The next moment, the Azure Knight suddenly exerted force, and his movement speed suddenly increased, turning into a light blue shadow and rushing in front of W.

Then, before everyone, including W, could react, he put the painting in his hand on her face.

To be honest, if Mr. Knight hadn't been reluctant to destroy his little princess's painting, it wouldn't have been a simple face-sticking. At least it result in a bloody mess...

"!"

Looking at the painting that suddenly stuck to her face, W's pupils shrank slightly, and she subconsciously drew out the blade on her body to fight back.

Although she finally realized that the knight had no ill intentions, she still did not stop.

However, her attack this time only caused a series of sparks on the knight's arm and even left no trace.

After that, after W calmed down a little, she grabbed the painting in front of her and held it in her hand.

However, she was not in a hurry to look at it, but stared at the Azure Knight in front of her, and continued to say sarcastically:

"So it seems that you are not just a puppet... Can you speak? Or is there someone controlling you from behind?"

"..."

However, facing W's repeated sarcasm and probing, the Azure Knight did not even look at her again and disappeared in front of everyone.

After all, the task ordered by the princess has been completed, and everyone can go back to report.

Who wants to stay here and face the infuriating American... W.

"*Sarkaz swearing*"

"...So boring..."

After seeing the knight disappear, W finally couldn't help but swear, but compared to yesterday, her face looked much better now.

"..."

After a while, W calmed down completely and lowered her head to look at the painting in her hand.

However, it doesn't matter if she doesn't look at it, but when she looks at it, she was stunned...

Chapter 88: W: Your Highness, you discovered me...

"..."

W looked down at the painting in her hand, her golden eyes flashing, and the provocative smile on her lips fading without her knowing when.

Although the figure on the canvas was not very clear, W still recognized it.

Or rather, how could she not recognize it? Under that light was... Her Highness, the Highness she admired and loved.

Looking at the "suggestive" painting in front of her, W's grip tightened unconsciously.

At this moment, W wanted to laugh but couldn't... She couldn't even curl the corners of her lips.

She wanted to refute it, but the words wouldn't come... Because it was the truth.

At this moment, W's heart was filled with boundless anger and a trace of powerlessness, but what was she angry about?

Is she angry that Dr. Kal'tsit didn't protect her Highness? Or is she angry that this bloody reality was revealed by Griseo? Or is she angry at her own weakness?

Maybe both, maybe neither. At this moment, no one except W knew the answer to this question...

Just as W stood there, Ines and Hedley were worried and about to check on her when she suddenly moved.

W suddenly raised the corners of her stiff lips, and her golden eyes flashed with cold light. Then she leaned down and laughed:

"Ha...haha..., this gift is really powerful..."

Even W had to admit that Griseo's return gift this time was indeed targeted and powerful.

At least it did make her angry... and also aroused the sadness that had been buried deep in her heart.

After laughing enough, W took the painting in her hand and walked toward the place where Ines and the others were sitting. Then, she found a stone by the campfire and sat down.

After sitting there, W did not care about the inquiring eyes of the other two but lowered her head and stroked the painting in her hand, wondering what she was thinking.

But this quiet situation did not last long. Soon, W suddenly took out a knife from her bosom and slashed at the painting in her hand.

With the sound of paper tearing, the painting in W's hand, depicting Theresia under the light, was neatly cut off.

Then, only the dark shadow and the chasing demon trapped in the shadow were left on the painting...

"..."

Looking at the picture in her hand, which became more ironic because of her cutting, W's hand could not help but pause.

In the end, she still didn't say anything but threw the painting she had cut into the campfire in front of her.

She watched as the demon in the painting was swallowed by the flames and turned into ashes... with the cold wind blowing.

Then, W put away the paper with Theresia in her hand, stood up, and walked toward the tent without looking back.

...

After W left, the other two people present started to communicate again.

"Ines, did you see it just now?" Hedley asked quietly after watching W enter the tent.

"Yes, I saw both of them. Whether it's the painting or W's shadow." After hearing Hedley's words, Ines narrowed her eyes, showing complex emotions, and then answered softly.

"That child is really a threatening... This painting is just as she said, it will not affect others at all." Looking at Ines's expression, Hedley's mouth also had a bitter smile.

"But how did she know about her Highness?"

"If I guess correctly, this should be related to the color of W mentioned by the child. Could it be that she can also peek into other people's hearts?"

At this point, Ines' eyes flashed with a trace of fear and vigilance. So far, the strength shown by the child, Griseo, in front of her has been strong enough, even to an outrageous degree.

Moreover, this is not what Ines fears the most. She felt that the scariest thing was that every time she tried, she would find something new, as if she could never find the bottom...

"If that's the case, then this ability is really troublesome. We can't let W contact and test that child anymore." Hearing this, Hedley nodded gently and said.

"Yeah... I think so too."

As she spoke, Ines turned her head to look at W's tent. Although her expression remained the same, a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.

...

After entering the tent.

W immediately restrained all her expressions, threw herself on the bed, and buried herself in the quilt so that people could not see her expression clearly.

However, when W was lying on the bed and thinking about random things, she was unconsciously blurred by heavy sleepiness and gradually fell asleep.

...

Inside the Tower of Babel.

"I see you, W."

The pink-haired princess, who had just separated from the Doctor and Kal'tsit after discussing things, suddenly turned around and looked at a corner behind her with a gentle smile.

"Ah... I was discovered by you, Your Highness."

Seeing that she was discovered, W grabbed her hair and walked out of the hiding corner with a slightly unnatural expression.

"W, do you have anything to ask me?"

Looking at the shy Sarkaz girl in front of her, Theresia's smile on her delicate face became stronger, and then she asked in a gentle voice.

"No... Nothing..."

Faced with the person she admired and respected talking to her so gently, W's face became a little ruddy for a while, and even her speech began to be a little unsmooth.

"Well, is that so? Then I just plan to go back for lunch. W, do you want to come with me?" Looking at W's appearance, Theresia thought for a while and invited with a smile.

"Hey, is it okay?"

"Why not?"

After the words fell, Theresia stretched out her hand to W.

"...Okay."

W hesitated for a moment, then stretched out her hand, intending to touch Theresia...

Click--

But at this moment, a crisp and small sound suddenly rang out.

Then, all the surrounding scenes, including the hand and Theresia that were close at hand, all cracked like glass.

"!"

W's pupils shrank slightly, and she subconsciously wanted to grab the person in front of her, the person she admired and loved.

Kacha... Kacha!

But before W could touch her, everything in front of her exploded, turning into countless fragments that slowly fell in front of her eyes, and finally turned into nothingness...

Chapter 89: Awakening from a Dream

It was like a beautiful dream with a thin layer of sugar coating, which instantly shattered and fell in front of the eyes of the people immersed in it, leaving only a dark space...

At this moment, the memory of reality invaded. W covered her face in pain and fell into the dark space, her golden eyes filled with complexity, pain, and madness.

Just then, the scene in the dream changed again, and the dark space was dyed with color once more.

"!"

After noticing the change of the scene, W slowly raised her head and swept it with her crazed eyes. However, the scenery in front of her made her pupils shrink again.

On the barren land, the flames burned... The kind princess fell to the ground like a kite with a broken string.

The scarlet blood slowly flowed out, staining her snow-white clothes... It stung W's eyes severely.

"Theresia... Your Highness...!"

Seeing this scene, even though W knew it was fake and a dream, she still struggled to get up and stumbled toward the place where Theresia had fallen.

"Theresia, hold on..."

After W rushed to Theresia's side, she covered her wound with her hands, trying to stop the gushing blood.

But no matter how W tried, there was no way to stop the gushing blood. The blood dyed the earth red and her hands scarlet.

"..."

During the whole process, Theresia, who was lying on the ground weakly, said nothing, only looking at W with gentle and apologetic eyes, watching her movements.

At this moment, whether it was the wound that couldn't stop bleeding or Theresia's gentle eyes, they were telling W the inevitable ending.

But she was unwilling, very unwilling... but she was powerless and had no way to do anything.

"Theresia, this time... wait for me for a while, okay? I will definitely find a way..."

Accompanied by W's trembling and anxious voice, a crystal teardrop slowly slid down from her eye socket and silently dripped on Theresia's face.

Looking at W like this, Theresia's eyes full of tenderness flashed a trace of helplessness and apology. She slowly stretched out her hand, gently stroked the face of her follower, and whispered softly: "... Sorry, W."

"Hehe, this is... the first time I see you cry. Don't be so sad, I've always been... here."

As she spoke, Theresia moved her arm with difficulty and kept her fingers on W's chest. The meaning was self-evident.

"Besides, we said goodbye properly this time... didn't we?"

"I believe we will see each other again one day..."

As the last sentence fell, Theresia smiled and closed her eyes. Finally, her breath weakened, and her hands slowly slid to the ground...

"Theresia!"

W, who noticed that Theresia had lost her vitality, looked at the gentle face and couldn't help shouting. The sadness in her eyes was so strong that it almost overflowed...

"Click——"

Obviously, this dream didn't want to give W time to react. With the familiar sound, everything around her cracked again... shattered into pieces all over the sky.

Theresia in her arms also turned into stars in the sky under the breeze and disappeared silently in the darkness.

"!"

However, just as W reached out her hand to keep her, the darkness in front of her eyes also shattered, and then she opened her eyes...

"Huh——"

W, who was awakened, sat up with heavy breaths and opened her eyes to look at the dim firelight flickering in the tent... The whole person was extremely confused for a while, and her eyes were a little empty.

"......!"

Just then, W suddenly felt a pocket on her body getting hot, and she quickly reached out and took out the things inside. And the moment she saw the things in her hand, the confusion in her eyes was instantly replaced by surprise.

Because what she was holding in her hand was the image of Theresia cut from the painting of Griseo...

"Boom..."

Then, accompanied by a small sound, the remaining painting in W's hand suddenly ignited a flame and then turned into ashes in front of her.

"..."

W looked down at the remaining residue in her hand, the light flickered slightly in her golden eyes, and her expressionless face made it impossible to see what she was thinking.

If W didn't know what the dream was about at this time, then she would have been a mercenary for nothing.

Although she knew who was behind it, W was surprisingly not angry. As she calmed down, her expression became thoughtful.

Especially now that she thought about it carefully, the last few words of Theresia in the dream just now gave W a very strange feeling.

It was as if... it was not a dream, and the people in it were not fake.

In addition to this aspect, W also had many doubts about Theresia's words and was very concerned, especially the last sentence.

But no matter how she thought about it, she couldn't get a reasonable answer.

Even W guessed that her Highness might have just faked her death and was actually still alive. However, this idea was ruled out by her not long after it came out.

But at the same time, she also buried a small hope deep in her heart, maybe?

Finally, W stopped her chaotic thoughts, looked up at the sky that was about to get bright outside, and silently thought when to go to find Griseo.

After all, if she couldn't figure out something, she had to go and ask the "culprit."

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"Hmm..."

Griseo woke up naturally in the morning and slowly opened her confused eyes.

Last night, because she didn't receive any pranks from someone, the little Loli went to bed early and had very good sleep quality. So she woke up earlier than usual this morning.

"..."

After being in a daze for a while, Griseo lost the confusion in her eyes and quickly woke up. At the same time, she remembered what happened yesterday.

Speaking of which, after she asked Mr. Knight to "give" the painting to W yesterday, she almost didn't pay attention to the follow-up. She only knew that her partner came back last night after completing the task.

She doesn't know what the situation is with W now.

Chapter 90: About Bullying

"..."

Although Griseo didn't know the specific situation with W, she guessed that someone would probably come to find her today...

After all, based on the little Loli’s current understanding of her paintings, if nothing else went wrong, W is either in a very angry or sad. No matter what the situation is, Griseo feels that with W's character, it is very likely that she will come to find her.

However, these are not harmful to Griseo. What's more, Alyona can't be with her today. Now that she has no one to worry about, she is even less afraid of W.

As for the reason, it's because the Yeti Squadron and Patriot have free time today, and they plan to drag Alyona over for training...

At the same time, starting from today, Little Ursus has officially begun long-term training.

Although Griseo was a little reluctant to let go, she also knew that this was a good thing for her friend.

And Alyona herself agreed very much with this arrangement, so in the end, the little Loli chose to strongly support it.

After sorting out her thoughts for a moment, Griseo blinked her big eyes gently, feeling the cold air outside and couldn't help but shrink back into the quilt.

"Um……"

After Alyona, who was still sleeping, noticed Griseo's movements, she subconsciously moved her arms, put them around the little Loli's body, and pulled her into her arms.

"Well."

Griseo, who was suddenly hugged, let out a cute cooing sound. Then she quietly nestled in Alyona's arms, stopped moving, and let her hold her.

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As usual, Griseo waited for Alyona to get up, and then they washed up and went out to eat together.

However, this morning the two little ones met an acquaintance at the campfire after a long absence.

"Good morning, Sister Yelena and the Yetis..."

"Good morning."

After Griseo and Alyona greeted Yelena and the others, they found a place to sit nearby.

"Good morning, little Griseo and Alyona."

In response to the two people's greetings, Yelena nodded gently and then responded softly.

"Damn it, why is little Griseo so perfunctory when facing us?"

"Yes, yes, you have already said hello to the eldest sister alone."

"Yes, you are treating us differently."

Unlike Yelena, the Yetis made fun of Griseo's differentiated greetings.

In the end, the helpless Griseo had no choice but to give individual greetings to these conspicuous Yetis one by one before eating breakfast.

……

After a while, Talulah and Alina also came over to have breakfast. However, the expressions of the two of them were always a little serious.

And this made Griseo, who noticed their expressions, suddenly feel a little nervous and have a bad feeling.

Soon, the little Loli's bad premonition came true. Because after the two of them came over, they sat directly next to Griseo and Alyona...

"…꒪꒫꒪)."

To be honest, at this moment, Griseo began to panic a little. She began to think seriously about what offending things she had done recently.

But after thinking about it carefully, the little Loli didn't get any good answers. In her memory, the only bad thing she had done recently was to W...

Could it be that she was caught escaping?

At this moment, Alyona, who was also caught in the middle by Talulah, was also thinking about the problem.

And the weird atmosphere here also very successfully attracted the doubtful and inquiring eyes of Yelena and the Yetis.

After all, no matter how you look at it, the two little ones sitting in the middle looked like they had made some mistake. If you don't eat melons, you won't get them.

"Oh, really, Griseo... wouldn't you tell us if you were bullied? Where did you come from, little idiot?"

Finally, Talulah couldn't hold it back and spoke first. There was also a hint of frustration in her tone.

"꒪꒫꒪)?"

Hearing this, a big question mark slowly appeared on Griseo's little head.

You know, the little Loli was already prepared to be scolded just now. Who knew, it wasn't until Talulah opened her mouth that she realized it was completely different from what she thought.

Of course, she still got scolded, if being called a little idiot counts...

At the same time, the melon-eating Yetis nearby who didn't know what had happened heard the words, and their expressions became serious and they cheered up. After all, it is no small matter for one's group favorite to be bullied.

"Look at your expression..."

Seeing Griseo's blank expression at this moment, Talulah couldn't help but stretch out her hand, pinched her little face and said with regret.

"Wo... I wasn't... bullied."

Faced with Talulah's pinch on her little face, Griseo didn't say much and just answered inarticulately.

At this time, the little Loli almost knew what Talulah was talking about.

If nothing else, she should know that guy W has been doing little things to her in private.

But Griseo didn't pay much attention to this matter.

Not to mention that although W looked like she deserved a beating, she was still measured when she played pranks and did not harm herself or those around her.

Furthermore, the little Loli had already taken revenge last night, so there was nothing much to say in this case.

"Really? Little guy, you don't need to be afraid of causing us trouble." After listening to Griseo's words, Talulah gently let go of her hand and said helplessly.

"That's right, little Griseo doesn't need to keep it to herself." Alina, who was sitting next to Alyona, also agreed gently.

At this moment, Yelena, who had been sitting nearby and listening quietly, finally couldn't help but ask, "So, who can tell me what happened during the few days I was busy?"

After hearing what their eldest sister said, the Yetis all turned their attention to Talulah and the others, waiting for their next answer.

"Let me tell you briefly."

Then, under the probing eyes of a group of people, Alina briefly talked about the fact that she and Talulah also discovered and learned this morning that Griseo had been bullied for the past few days.

"That's too much. She actually bullies a child!"

"That's right, why doesn't that mercenary have any lower limit?"

"Don't let me catch her, damn it."

However, just when everyone knew what had happened and was filled with indignation, Griseo's voice slowly sounded with a hint of guilt.

"Actually... I've already bullied W back..."

"?"

Chapter 91: Warmth and Results

"?"

When Griseo said this, almost everyone in the room fell silent and looked at her.

"Little Griseo, what did you do?"

Looking at the little girl's guilty look, Alina asked helplessly.

"I... gave W a painting yesterday... because I accidentally got her color."

Facing everyone's gaze, Griseo blinked her big violet eyes gently, and then explained in a low voice.

"An exclusive painting? Doesn't that mean the mercenary will see what she fears..."

Hearing this, Yelena, who was sitting on the side, took over the conversation and said.

"Well... I don't know, but it's very likely."

After listening to Yelena's words, Griseo shook her little head gently, indicating that she didn't know either.

Griseo herself couldn't define the specific purpose of the paintings she painted with other people's colors and could only guess based on experience.

Besides, her current experience is limited to this region, and even encountering really special people is still unpredictable.

After all, the power of these paintings comes from the people who provide the colors. If they are strong, then the paintings will naturally be strong. If they are weak, the paintings will hardly affect others.

"Also... I really wasn't bullied. I don't care about those pranks from W. And they didn't hurt me. Well... Talulah and you don't need to worry."

Then, as if she thought of something again, Griseo looked at the others very seriously and said.

The little Loli didn't tell Alina and the others about this matter. In addition to not wanting to cause trouble, the most important thing is that in her opinion, this is just a small fight, nothing more.

"Although you say that, I also know that you are very strong, little one, and you don't need us for many things. But don't forget about us." After hearing Griseo's words, Talulah's eyes flashed with a trace of helplessness, and she said seriously.

"Let's not talk about anything else. We in Reunion will never let... our family be bullied by others." After the words fell, the Draco reached out and gently rubbed the little Loli's head.

Although strictly speaking, Talulah and Griseo have not known each other for too long, not even a month.

However, many things have happened in this short month.

The Draco has grown a lot and has received a lot of help from the little Loli.

It can be said that Talulah has sincerely regarded Griseo as her sister, a sister who has powerful powers, but is very innocent and sensible, which makes people feel a little distressed.

So now, because of her negligence, her sister has been bullied, and she is particularly angry.

And in Talulah's eyes now, if she can't even protect her family, how can she lead the infected to continue?

Listening to Talulah's words, everyone around her spoke before Griseo could react.

"Talulah is right. Since you called me sister, you have been my sister. You can tell me any problem, even though I am not good at fighting."

As she said that, Alina showed a gentle and warm smile to Griseo.

"Well, I will protect you. Even if Talulah bullies you, I can still fight with her." Although Yelena had a cold face at this moment, a smile flashed in her eyes, and her voice was very soft.

"Yes, yes, elder sister is right!"

"If the timing was not wrong, I would have wanted to bring you, little Griseo, to our snow monster team!"

"That's right, you can come to us if you have any problem. We will help you bully back whoever bullies you."

...

"..."

Listening to everyone's warm words, Griseo slowly opened her beautiful eyes with light flowing.

And in these eyes, a large area of warmth was reflected at this moment, the warm yellow color that represents warmth...

To be honest, the last time Griseo saw such a large area of warm yellow was in the memory of "Griseo" when she was with several Flamechasers.

Even when she was with everyone here before, the color was not so rich as now.

"Haha, why are you suddenly looking dazed?" Looking at Griseo's dazed look, Talulah smiled lightly and teased.

After being interrupted, Griseo suddenly came back to her senses, and then nodded heavily to everyone, with a smile in her eyes, and said seriously:

"Well, I know. If you encounter any problems... you can also come to me, I'm very powerful..."

"Okay, please give me more advice in the future, Griseo."

"Yes, yes, give me more advice in the future, little Griseo!"

"Hahaha, when you grow up a little bit, we will follow you!"

"You guy, actually betrayed my elder sister!"

"Hahaha..."

"..."

Looking at the lively scene and warm colors in front of her, Griseo's expressionless face quietly revealed a faint smile.

...

Finally, when this warm breakfast was about to end, Griseo was warned by Talulah and the others.

The reason was that they were afraid that after W saw the little Loli's painting last night, she might be angry and come to make trouble today.

In addition, today, everyone has free time for the first time in a long time, so Griseo can definitely be regarded as the focus of their attention today.

And W has been secretly teasing Griseo, and at the strong suggestion of the little Loli, to let it go.

Otherwise, Talulah is likely to go to the mercenary group to find trouble.

...

Beside the campfire.

Today, Griseo did not choose to stay in the tent to paint, but set up the easel outside.

While breathing in the fresh air, she could also watch Alyona's training...

And not only Alyona, but the little Loli also saw two familiar faces today, Faust and Mephisto, but did not go up to talk.

After all, they are not very familiar with each other...

Griseo's task today is to paint the painting she promised to Mudrock. Because of some delays yesterday afternoon, she hasn't painted it yet.

As an honest and trustworthy child, Griseo naturally intends to complete what she promised to others.

Chapter 92 Alina: You Call This Sister?

"Hmm..."

With a murmur from Griseo, a brown color invisible to others emerged and gently attached to her body.

With the appearance of this color, the temperament of the little girl began to change rapidly, from innocent to calm. At this moment, she was once again stained with the color of Mudrock.

Then, Griseo silently began to mix colors and write.

Today Alina gave the children a holiday, and also gave herself a holiday. She planned to spend the day accompanying Griseo.

So she had been with the little girl since breakfast.

After noticing the change in Griseo's temperament, Alina's expression became thoughtful. A gleam of light flashed in her beautiful blue eyes.

...

"Sister Alina, I'm going to leave for a while and will be back soon..."

After putting down the brush in her hand, Griseo turned her head to look at Alina sitting next to her and said softly.

"Little Griseo is going to give this painting to her owner?"

Listening to Griseo's words, Alina smiled knowingly and asked gently.

Early on, when the little girl began to paint with other people's colors, Alina knew that this painting had an owner. Just like the one she and Talulah kept.

"How did Sister Alina know?"

Griseo was stunned when she heard this, and a hint of doubt appeared in her big violet eyes.

"Well, of course it's because of my understanding of you." Alina smiled and reached out to gently rub Griseo's little head.

"However, today is special. So can you let your sister go with you to see your new friend?"

Hearing Alina's gentle words, Griseo was slightly stunned, then gently nodded her head and said: "Okay... Sister Mudrock is a very good person."

Although Griseo was a little surprised by Alina's guess and gentle attitude, she still nodded and agreed without thinking.

Because the little Loli knew that Alina was caring about her. What's more, she would be very happy if someone was with her.

And, if necessary, having someone to accompany her can also reduce the influence of other colors on her.

"Really? Then I have to get to know her well."

Looking at Griseo who agreed without thinking, Alina's eyes flashed with helplessness, and she gently touched her little head again.

To be honest, Griseo nodded so quickly that Alina was a little doubtful for a moment. Was it because the child trusted her or was it because she was innocent...

Afterwards, after Griseo put away the painting, she took Alina to find Mudrock.

In fact, if it was someone else, Griseo would not agree to take Alina with her so readily; at least she would hesitate for a little while.

However, this time she was going to meet Miss Sarkaz, so the problem was not big.

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By the campfire near W's tent——

"It's so boring. Do you have any potatoes? Give me two." W, who was sitting by the campfire and wiping the dagger in her hand out of boredom, looked at Hedley nonchalantly and asked.

Hedley was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then said helplessly: "You are not going to carve it for fun again... Here."

"After all, there is no fun to find, right? You didn't allow me to find that little guy." While speaking, W took the potato thrown by Hedley and started to play with it.

In fact, this morning, W tried to come to find Griseo, and it can even be said that she was a little anxious.

However, because of the obstruction of Ines and Hedley, and the defense of the Yeti Squadron, Talulah, Alina, and others, her action did not succeed.

Although W can be said to be very concerned about Theresia's affairs, she now knows that she needs to be patient, at least wait until others relax their vigilance before taking action.

Otherwise, it may cause trouble at that time. She is not afraid of it, but it will involve Ines and others.

However, W will definitely not give up on this matter.

"You should be more restrained these days. They seem to know that you bullied her in private before." Hedley helplessly warned after listening to W's words.

"Yes, yes, Hedley, you are so long-winded."

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On the other side——

"So, how did you know Mudrock, little Griseo?"

It was not until they entered the area where the Sarkaz mercenaries were stationed that Alina suddenly realized that the new friend her child made might be a Sarkaz mercenary.

"Well... because I saw that Mudrock's color was very beautiful before, so I remembered it. Then I went to make a friend..." Facing Alina's soul-searching questioning, Griseo hesitated for a moment, and then explained.

"Alas, sister knows that you are very strong, little Griseo, so I won't say anything, but you must protect yourself, understand? And don't believe what others say so much." Hearing this, Alina sighed softly, and then warned in a gentle voice.

Alina, who knew that Griseo was strong, was actually most worried about the little girl's safety, but was afraid that she would be deceived and used.

Because the little girl was too innocent in front of Alina and the others. So innocent that they felt that anyone could kidnap their own children.

"Don't worry, Sister Alina, I will protect myself. I won't trust others so much. Besides, not everyone's color looks good..."

After listening to Alina's instructions, Griseo agreed seriously and explained in a low voice.

"It's the same with beautiful colors. People can't be unchanging... Pay more attention."

"Okay."

Finally, the two chatted and walked, and it took a long time to reach the place where Mud Rock was stationed.

After arriving, Griseo saw Mud Rock at a glance, and then she pulled Alina over there.

...

Mud Rock also noticed Griseo and the others just now, so when they came over, she stood up to greet them.

"Sister Mudrock, good morning..."

"Good morning, little Griseo, what's the matter with you this time?"

"......?"

Alina, who was standing by, looked at the big guy standing in front of her and was called "Sister Mudrock" by Griseo, and listened to the big guy's low voice. Suddenly, she fell into silence, and a big question mark slowly appeared on her head.

Chapter 93 Painting and Hug

"The painting we agreed on is finished, so I'm going to look for you, Sister Mudrock, today," Griseo raised her head and looked at Mudrock, answering her question.

After answering, the little girl turned her head to look at Alina beside her and introduced, "This is Alina. She is a little worried about me, so she came with me."

"So that's how it is..."

Hearing this, Mudrock nodded slightly and then looked at Alina on the side.

In fact, she had heard about the conflict between Griseo and W recently, so she was not surprised that someone would follow the little girl. She even supported this.

After all, W's reputation among their mercenaries is also very "famous."

After noticing Mudrock's gaze, Alina quickly came back to her senses and said in a gentle and polite tone:

"Ah, sorry, I was distracted just now. My name is Alina, and I am now one of the guardians of this child. Nice to meet you, Miss Mudrock...."

"Yes, nice to meet you, Miss Alina." After listening to Alina's introduction, Mudrock nodded again and responded.

"My painting is very special. If Sister Mudrock doesn't have free time now, don't look at it first. You can open it later when you have time."

While the two were communicating, Griseo also took out the painting she had drawn before from the space and handed it over.

At this moment, the painting was wrapped tightly, and people could not see what was inside at all.

"Okay... I know."

Looking at the painting handed to her, Mudrock was slightly stunned, then nodded seriously, and then solemnly took it.

Afterwards, after putting the gift aside safely, Mudrock fumbled in her pocket, then took out a small clay doll and handed it to the little Lolita.

"This is for you, as a gift exchange."

"Huh?"

Looking at the little clay doll handed to her, Griseo didn't react for a while.

But after she did, her eyes sparkled, and she happily accepted it and thanked her very seriously: "Thank you, Sister Mudrock. I like this gift very much."

"As long as you like it."

Looking at Griseo standing happily in front of her, Mudrock hesitated for a moment after responding softly, and then put her hand on the little Lolita's fluffy head and rubbed it gently.

"..."

Alina, who was standing aside, didn't say anything about the harmonious interaction between the two, but watched quietly.

Although she still hasn't figured out what the name "Sister Mudrock" is, the initial impression Mudrock gave her can be said to be good.

If we exclude the possibility of disguise, Alina has to admit that her own Griseo is indeed accurate in judging people... or, in other words, accurate in judging colors.

...

After chatting with Mudrock for a while, it was almost lunchtime, so Griseo had to go back, but before leaving, she still looked at her seriously:

"Then Sister Alina and I will go back first. If Sister Mudrock has any questions after seeing the painting... you can come to me."

In response to Griseo's instructions, Mudrock nodded seriously, and then responded: "Okay, I will... don't worry."

"Well... goodbye, Sister Mudrock."

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"What does Sister Alina think of Sister Mudrock?"

On the way back, Griseo suddenly raised her head and looked at Alina beside her and asked.

"Speaking of this, I've wanted to ask this since just now. Is Mudrock really a woman?"

After hearing Griseo's question, Alina didn't rush to answer but asked a question that she had been holding back in her heart.

God knows how long she had been holding back this question. Even after leaving, she still hadn't figured out how to ask it. She can only say that this is the right opportunity.

"Yes... and Sister Mudrock is very beautiful."

Hearing this question, a smile flashed in Griseo's eyes, and then she explained.

In fact, Griseo had noticed that Alina seemed to have some questions in her heart, but she didn't say it, so the little Loli didn't ask.

Now that she knows what it is, Griseo is a little bit amused. She originally thought there was some big problem... Who knew that Alina was just entangled in the gender issue of Mudrock.

"So, little Griseo, have you seen Mudrock's appearance without the protective suit?" Hearing this, a trace of curiosity flashed in Alina's eyes, and then she asked in a low voice.

"Well... I saw it when we first met, and we even hugged each other."

After hearing Alina's question, Griseo had no intention of hiding anything and directly told her what happened last time.

"Hug?"

However, it was obvious that Alina knew how to grasp the key words.

"Because the color of hers is deep."

Alina originally thought that someone else hugged her own Griseo, but now she found out that it was her own child who took the initiative.

She didn't know what to say for a moment, so she had to helplessly remind her: "You should be more careful. But even if you want to hug, you can only hug girls."

"If a boy or a man wants to hug you, remember to summon your knight. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I know."

"Okay, let's go back quickly. Talulah and the others must have been waiting for a long time."

"Okay..."

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After a simple lunch,

Sitting by the campfire, Mudrock took off her combat uniform and was carefully opening the special gift in her hand.

And the comrades and team members who were sitting not far from her saw this scene and moved closer to peek.

As Mudrock carefully lifted the canvas, a beautiful and top-notch painting appeared before her and the others' eyes. In the painting, a huge and solid demon figure stood on a high ground of rocks and soil, holding her weapon and whistling silently, as if calling for help or intimidating the enemy in front of her.

Behind her, there were many people following her and her back, moving forward together, never taking a step back.

"That little guy drew this painting? So awesome!"

"It's so handsome."

"So strong, but what this means is..."

Just when everyone around was discussing the painting, Mudrock still lowered her head and silently stared at the painting in front of her...

Chapter 94 Mudrock Connection

After lunch today, for the first time in a long time, Griseo did not choose to take a nap. Instead, she decided to continue painting.

The reason was very simple: she didn't want to go without Alina, and she wasn't very sleepy. So, the little girl chose to stay with everyone.

"Hmm..."

Griseo, sitting on a small stool, stared blankly at the blank drawing paper in front of her, lost in thought.

The little girl was now wondering when W would come to find her and whether she needed to create an opportunity for her or something.

What do you mean W might not come?

That's impossible, absolutely impossible. Regarding Theresia's affairs, Griseo didn't believe W wouldn't come to find her.

Even if it was exaggerated, even if the painting drawn by the little girl had no special effect, she believed that just based on that painting, the figure of Theresia in that painting... someone would definitely come to find her.

However, Griseo really didn't know exactly when W would come to find her. But she guessed that W should avoid Tallulah and come to her secretly.

After all, W is not stupid. There are some things that others may not know, but Griseo knows very well. W's madness has always been shallow. Under this mask called madness, she is extremely calm.

She knows what she wants to do, how to do it, and what her purpose is better than anyone else, and she can calculate better than anyone else.

It is because of knowing these things that Griseo is considering whether to create an opportunity for W to be alone with her...

After all, although the little girl is not afraid of W, she will feel uncomfortable if she is always remembered by others...

And coupled with the possible pranks and bad tastes of someone later, Griseo thinks it's better to solve it and end it early.

"..."

After having an idea, Griseo gently narrowed her big violet eyes that were shining with brilliance.

As for whether W can seize this opportunity, it is not within the scope of the little girl's consideration at present. As the one being thought of now, she still trusts W very much in such a small matter.

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By the campfire——

"......!"

As time passed, Mudrock, who was "immersed" in the painting, suddenly awakened like she woke up from a dream. She leaned back slightly, and a light of surprise flashed in her scarlet eyes.

"Huh——"

After exhaling a breath of turbid air, Mudrock began to try to calm down her current emotions.

"What's wrong, Mudrock? Why do you look scared by the painting?"

"Yes, what's wrong? Although it is good, is it really that scary?"

"And you were so fascinated just now that you stared at this painting for such a long time."

After noticing Mudrock's abnormality, the mercenaries around her started to tease her.

"Nothing..."

Faced with the teasing of the others, Mudrock just shook her head gently and did not explain anything.

Not to mention that this is a special situation, she herself has not figured it out yet. Besides, she is not a talkative person and generally does not like to explain anything.

The mercenaries around her were already accustomed to Mudrock's attitude and just spread their hands helplessly and continued to do their own things.

Mudrock herself lowered her head again, observing the painting in her arms, with a complicated look in her eyes.

Because of what Griseo mentioned and her own intuition, she can be very sure at this moment that what she just saw and experienced was not a dream, but the influence of the painting in front of her.

Thinking of the series of things she just experienced, Mudrock looked up and glanced at the familiar faces of her teammates around her, and then frowned slightly...

She felt that she had to go find her new friend later.

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In the afternoon, in addition to painting and practicing, Griseo has been thinking about how to create an opportunity for W.

At this moment, just when she had finished a painting and put down her brush to stand up...

Griseo paused slightly, as if she felt something, and then took something out of the space.

"Hmm?"

Looking at the clay doll she had taken out, which looked nothing special, a hint of doubt appeared in Griseo's eyes.

Just now, the little girl vaguely felt through the space that the clay doll given by Mudrock had some small movements. But when she took it out and looked at it carefully, she couldn't feel it.

Suddenly, Griseo had a flash of inspiration, as if she thought of something, and slowly covered herself with the color of Mudrock.

At this time, she lowered her head again and looked at the little clay doll in her hand. As expected, she clearly saw a faint brown light.

And at this moment, a familiar voice that no one else could hear suddenly reached Griseo's ears through the resonance of the energy on the clay doll.

"It looks like it succeeded... Well, I'm a little presumptuous, Griseo."

"Sister Mudrock?"

Hearing this familiar voice, Griseo was slightly stunned, and her big violet eyes were full of doubts.

Obviously, although the little girl noticed the movement of the clay doll, she never expected to hear Mudrock's voice.

"It's me... I saw a lot of things through your paintings, and I want to find you. But in order not to be presumptuous, I will contact you in this way first."

Just when Griseo was confused, Mudrock's voice continued to transmit.

"Well, it's okay... If there is a problem, then I will come to find you, Sister Mudrock." After listening to Mudrock's explanation, Griseo's big eyes flashed slightly, and then she said quickly.

Originally, the little girl was still thinking about how to find a reasonable excuse to create an opportunity for W. Now she is really sleepy, and the opportunity has directly come to her.

"But..."

"It's okay, I'll go over there directly. Sister Mudrock, don't run around."

"Okay then... Be safe."

Mudrock, who couldn't do anything with Griseo, had to compromise and warned her.

"Yeah."

Then as the call between the two ended, the light on the clay doll gradually disappeared until it returned to calm.

"Little Griseo, what were you mumbling about just now?" At this moment, Alina, who was sitting not far away and helping to prepare dinner, asked curiously.

"Sister Alina, I'm going out for a while... I'll be back in a while?"

Chapter 95 Fishing Enforcement and Its Results

Finally, Griseo relied on her cuteness and the fact that she was going to find Mudrock to sneak out alone after bargaining with Alina.

…

"Ah..."

Walking on the way to Mudrock, Griseo gently covered her mouth and yawned, and a little mist appeared in her big violet eyes.

Even though she wasn't very sleepy before, she still felt a little tired at four or five in the afternoon.

After yawning, Griseo took her small steps again and continued walking.

This time, the little girl slowed down her pace a bit from the beginning. As for why, it was, of course, intentional.

Griseo's current behavior could be called fishing enforcement in a sense. And it goes without saying who the fish to be caught is.

She can only say that she really went to great lengths to create an opportunity for W...

However, in order to solve the problem once and for all, to avoid being harassed by W in the future, and to enlighten W, Griseo is still willing to go through some trouble now.

Well... it's definitely not because she wants to see W angry and frustrated, definitely not...

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"Hmm?"

Listening to the news that her subordinates secretly reported to her, W was slightly stunned, and a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes.

To be honest, after this period of fighting wits and courage, W can't say that she knows Griseo very well, but at least she knows that this little girl is very smart, sometimes so smart that she doesn't even seem like a 12-year-old child.

Plus, with the news she received this morning that the little girl came here with someone to accompany her...

In this case, W doesn't believe that Griseo would be alone by coincidence. No matter how you look at it, it seems intentional... Is she trying to lure herself?

But for a moment, she couldn't figure out the reason why the little girl would do this, or the benefit. Or was she waiting for others to catch her? Her men didn't notice anyone else nearby?

"Hmph..."

After all these thoughts went through her mind, W finally stood up, stretched her body, and planned to go take a look.

After all, as long as she didn't do anything...even if she contacted Griseo, those people couldn't do anything to her.

"Hmm? It's almost time for dinner, W, where are you going?" Ines, who was sitting by the campfire, saw W suddenly stand up and walk away, and couldn't help asking.

"Ah, ah, Ines, don't worry so much. I'll be back by dinner time." After hearing Ines' words, W turned around and showed her a smile that deserved a punch.

After saying that, she turned around and left without looking back.

"💢"

Seeing her like this, Ines couldn't help but slowly clench her fist.

However, though she was angry, she didn't interfere with W's actions. But she would keep a note of it in her mind.

"It seems W has seized the opportunity. But, Ines, you didn't stop her?" Looking at W's figure fading into the distance, Hedley squinted slightly and asked.

"Huh? What that guy has decided, do you think the two of us can really stop it? She knows her limits, why should I care so much?"

Hearing this, Ines, who was preparing dinner, paused, and then looked at Hedley with a look of disbelief.

"Don't look at me like that... I'm just curious." After noticing Ines's eyes, Hedley helplessly spread his hands and explained.

After glancing at Hedley again, Ines lowered her head and started to work again, then said:

"I don't know what the purpose of that kid's painting is, but I know that W's shadow has changed again. And the fact that she was stopped by the two of us this morning means that she still has some reason and sense in her crazy mind."

"Let her do whatever she wants. Instead of talking so much, we might as well just pray that guy doesn't flip out."

"That makes sense."

After listening to Ines's long speech, Hedley blinked in agreement.

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Just when Griseo was almost at the area where Mudrock was stationed, she still hadn't seen W.

Well... she didn't see her, but she did feel her.

Earlier, Griseo, who had been carefully observing the surroundings, had sensed W's aura.

Although the little girl was not an expert in aura, she was careful and had been stained with W's color.

However, what Griseo couldn't figure out was why W was waiting. What was she afraid of? Or did she find out her intention and decide to tease her?

"Hmm... ꒪꒫꒪)."

Griseo didn't dwell on this question for too long. After thinking about it with her smart little head, she simply gave up this "fishing plan".

Then she quickened her pace and walked towards the nearby Mudrock team's camp.

After all, this kind of thing was just a small episode in the eyes of the little girl. It didn't have much impact on her whether it happened or not. And the opportunity was given to W. If she didn't seize it, it couldn't be her fault.

Griseo only planned to give this opportunity once. When she went back later, she planned to have her Mudrock sister take her back all the way.

"Ah, you're not going to wait for me? What's so good about that big guy called Mudrock over there?"

Before Griseo could speed up and walk far, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in her ears, causing her steps to pause.

"Huh?...!"

Just as Griseo paused, a familiar figure emerged from the side and stood in front of her with a smile that deserved a punch.

After seeing W's face and the color around her at close range, the little girl caught her breath and subconsciously took a step back. Then she quickly covered herself with the color of Mudrock from her memory.

Obviously, by being stained with the color of Mudrock, she really resisted the erosion of W's color.

However, in general, Griseo does not often use this method of staining other people's colors through memory to resist them.

The first reason is that she prefers to be accompanied by someone, and the effect of staining the color directly from people is also stronger.

The second reason is that in her memory, there is really no color that is particularly suitable for her.

Too strong is not good, as it easily causes various issues. Too weak is also not good, as it can't resist other people's colors.

So if it's not necessary, Griseo rarely does this directly. And now she does this simply because she doesn't want to be dyed with W's color anymore.

"Are you so surprised to see me here? Ha, or did you do something wrong, little girl?"

Chapter 96 Griseo: Stop Arguing!

"Are you so surprised to see me here? Ha, or did you do something wrong, little guy?"

After noticing Griseo's retreat, a hint of teasing flashed in her golden eyes. She put one hand on the little girl's exposed shoulder, then leaned over to her ear and spoke teasingly.

"Hmm..."

Listening to the voice close to her ear and feeling W's warm breath, Griseo frowned slightly and stepped back again subconsciously.

"What are you backing out for? You little guy also know how to be afraid?"

However, it was obvious that W did not intend to let Griseo go so easily this time, so she chose to press on step by step.

The little girl took a few steps back, and W took a few steps forward...

At this moment, Griseo's brows furrowed even deeper. She soon felt the color of the Mudrock on her body begin to fade, so she opened her mouth to call her own knight.

"Knight..."

[Ding, Herrscher of Sentience, unlocking, current progress 1%]

However, just as Griseo uttered a word, a voice appeared in her mind, completely interrupting her. Even the little girl’s brain went blank for a moment, and her eyes were full of astonishment.

"꒪꒫꒪)???????"

To be honest, for a moment, Griseo felt that this broken system was playing with her... on purpose.

Although the little girl had considered this possibility before, it was just a passing thought. She never really expected to rely on W to unlock Senti...

"Are you really scared? It's really meaningless." After noticing the astonishment in the little girl's big eyes, W raised her eyebrows and thoughtfully let go of her hand, taking a step back.

W's intuition told her that the reason the little girl was so astonished at this moment was not because of her, but because of someone or something else. But she didn’t know what it was, so she chose to keep a little distance.

Otherwise, if W didn’t take advantage of such a good opportunity, it would be a shame given her anger and what happened last night.

Thinking about what happened last night, W couldn't help but think of that familiar face she missed again...

"Okay, put away that expression. Little guy, shouldn't you tell me about the painting last night?"

After putting away her thoughts, W narrowed her golden eyes and asked with a smile on her lips.

"..."

Hearing this, Griseo slowly withdrew from her earlier state of surprise. She then stretched out her little hand to rub her face and barely restored her expressionless face.

"What do you want to know..."

Although her expression returned to normal at this moment, the look in the little girl's eyes when she looked up at W became extremely complicated and hard to describe.

After all, it really made Griseo rack her brains, but she never thought that her previous joke guess would come true.

"Since you said so, let's start with a small question, hehe. How did you know her? Don't try to play dumb~"

After finishing her question, W stared straight into Griseo's beautiful big eyes without moving.

Although her expression still looked cynical, the depths of those golden eyes hid seriousness and darkness.

"Who?"

After hearing W's words, a trace of confusion flashed in Griseo's eyes.

This time, you can't really blame the little girl for playing dumb. Although she did know some things, the reason for knowing them could not be said at all.

What's more, "Griseo" really didn't know about Theresia's affairs.

"💢"

After hearing Griseo's answer, W felt her anger surge again.

In the end, she couldn't do anything. She had no place to vent, so she had to barely maintain her expression. She took another step forward, pinched the little girl's soft face with both hands, and pulled it out.

But fortunately, W still had some reason, so her movements were relatively gentle.

"Just now, you were really playing dumb? Didn't you draw her in the painting, that prince?"

"I... I... don't know. The painting was drawn according to your color of W..." Griseo, whose face was pinched, explained incoherently.

At the same time, the little girl, directly touched by W's second goal, felt the color of the Mudrock on her body rapidly dissipating. It was almost gone.

Just as Griseo was about to be stained with Dabuluo's color, a small rock hit W directly from a distance.

"!"

Realizing this, W subconsciously let go of her hand, then evaded this "attack" flexibly. Then she turned her head to look at the attacker.

"Hmm."

Before Griseo could say anything, she was suddenly pressed into a soft embrace by a hand wearing a heavy glove.

"You shouldn't have done that to her."

After embracing the little girl in her arms, Mudrock looked at W with a serious expression and warned her.

"Tsk, what's it to you?"

W looked at Mudrock, who had suddenly appeared in front of her and ruined her plans. A trace of displeasure flashed in her golden eyes, and then she showed a provocative smile.

"Griseo came to me at my request. If so, I will ensure her safety." Mudrock didn't care about the provocation. Her blood-red eyes were full of determination and seriousness.

Mudrock has always been like this. She has her own principles and will stick to them.

In her opinion, Griseo is in trouble now because of her. If so, it is her responsibility to protect this little girl. She doesn't want to owe anyone anything.

"Stop arguing."

Griseo said to the two of them after she "pulled" her little head out of Mudrock's arms.

The little girl no longer wanted to complain about this strange development. It can even be said that she had not recovered from the system's emergence until now...

Besides, Griseo was still a little speechless. She gave W so much time to stop her, but W refused to do it.

She had to wait until she gave up and planned to go directly to Mudrock to stop her... Now, they bumped into each other.

With Griseo's shout, the two people's eyes were focused on her, waiting for her next words.

Chapter 97 W: If you beg me, I will agree to it!

"Well, I made an appointment with Sister Mudrock this afternoon. If Dabuluo wants to know something, you can ask me next time or I will find you..."

After noticing that both of them were looking at her, Griseo said seriously with a gleam in her big violet eyes.

To be honest, the little Lolita didn't want to contact W at all. She wanted to solve it all today, but who knew that the system would suddenly come out to find a sense of existence and directly interrupt all her plans?

Although, as a time traveler, Griseo knew many things that many people didn't know, including W's true personality.

However, even if she knew it, she really couldn't stand someone's current "surface" personality for a while.

If possible, the little Lolita wanted to kick W out of the Reunion Movement and let her go to Rhodes Island to torture the old lynx.

"Ah~ Little guy, are you trying to stagger the time? If that's the case, then beg me. I'll agree if you beg me, hahaha." After listening to what Griseo said, W gently narrowed her golden eyes and then said with a provocative expression. "•᷄ࡇ•᷅" Looking at W's provocative smile, Griseo really wanted to punch her in the face. But it can't be too awkward for now, for Xiao Shi... she endured it.

"...Please... um!" Then, just when the little loli was about to speak, act cute, lower her head, and temporarily turn the matter over, Mudrock quickly raised one hand and covered her little mouth.

"Don't go too far, bullying a little kid. You feel very accomplished? Don't force me to fight with you here. It won't benefit anyone if things get out of hand." After stopping the little loli in her arms from speaking, Mudrock said to W in a serious voice. It was as if she would take action if W dared to say no.

Although if she really took action, Mudrock and W would have a very bad relationship. But she didn't care about it at all.

Because they were not familiar with each other, and the W team had a bad and brutal reputation, Mudrock and her team had never thought of having any intersection with them from the beginning.

So even if they became enemies, it wouldn't be a big problem. At most, they just needed to be on guard.

"Oh, so boring. But let me correct you. The little guy in your arms is not like an ordinary child at all."

Looking at the serious face of Mudrock, W spread her hands helplessly, then she looked at Griseo and said with a hint of joking:

"Since someone is protecting you, forget it today. But remember to fulfill your promise and come to me~ I believe, little guy, you don't want to see cute potatoes in your lunch again, hahaha!"

After the voice fell, W did not stop at all, just playing with the remote control device that she had taken out at some point in her hand, and left without looking back.

"..."

And Mudrock watched W's figure disappear in front of her, and then slowly let down her guard.

"Um... Woo..."

"Ah, sorry."

Mudrock, who had let down her guard, finally reacted when she heard the small sound made by Griseo and loosened her hand that had been covering the little loli's mouth since just now.

"It's okay..." After listening to Mudrock's apology, Griseo shook her head gently and replied.

Hearing this, Mudrock stretched out her hand and touched the little girl's head soothingly. Then she seemed to remember something, took a step back, and checked Griseo's body.

What happened just now happened too hastily, and Mudrock was still not sure whether the little guy in her arms was injured.

"......?" Facing Mudrock's sudden and inexplicable action, although Griseo did not struggle, she tilted her head and looked at her in confusion.

"Just checking if you are injured, I hope you are okay. This time it was my negligence. I should have gone to you directly."

Facing Griseo's puzzled eyes, Mudrock explained softly. After explaining, she stretched out her

hand again and rubbed the little girl's head. Compared with the hesitation at the beginning and the nervousness the second time, this time Mudrock's action of rubbing the head can be said to be much more decisive and smooth.

"It's okay. W doesn't dare to do anything. Well... she's not that bad except that she likes to play pranks. Besides, she can't beat me."

Griseo gently rubbed Mudrock's hand, and then explained in a low voice "against her conscience".

"......?"

Now it was Mudrock's turn to be confused.

She even began to doubt whether the person in front of the little girl was really the mercenary W with a bad personality?

Mudrock shook her head gently, and after getting rid of the thoughts just now, a trace of worry flashed in her scarlet eyes, and she asked: "Are you really going to find that person again next?"

"Well... after all, I just promised W. Griseo is a good child who keeps her promise." Hearing this, Griseo nodded her head gently, and then continued:

"Should we... go over there?"

"Well, we have been standing here for a while, let's go over there." Mudrock wanted to say something else, but after being interrupted by Griseo, she gave up for the time being.

Before leaving, she hesitated for a while, and then stretched out her hand to the little Lolita, the meaning was self-evident.

While making this move, a trace of nervousness flashed in Mudrock's eyes.

She hadn't been with children for too long, so after suddenly facing Griseo, a child, it was inevitable that she was a little restrained and nervous.

"Well... Sister Mudrock, let's go."

Seeing the hand in heavy gloves stretched out in front of her, Griseo did not reject it as Mudrock imagined, but took it skillfully.

"..."

Seeing this scene, Mudrock did not say anything else, and gently led Griseo towards the location where her team was stationed.

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W, who was walking on the way back, was thinking about what Griseo had said to her before.

Although the purpose was not fully achieved this time, W still got some useful information. What's more, it also gave Griseo an opportunity to take the initiative to find her, which was not a loss in every sense.

"My color...?"

W chewed the word gently, and a trace of confusion slowly flashed in her golden eyes that were usually full of teasing and madness.

Chapter 98 The Future and Confusion in the Painting

This time, Mudrock did not take Griseo to some remote place but walked to a small campfire in front of her tent.

This was what Mudrock had specially done after meeting Griseo. After all, in her opinion, it was freezing cold here, and it was always bad to drag people to remote places just for chatting.

"Sit down first, I'll get you a cup of hot water."

After arriving at the place, Mudrock let go of Griseo's little hand and then whispered to her.

Although Mudrock never knew why a child like Griseo was not afraid of the cold, and she didn't know her race, this didn't prevent her from bringing a cup of hot water to the little guy at this time to warm her up.

"Yeah."

Hearing this, Griseo nodded obediently and then found a place to sit down next to the campfire.

Now that there were no extra people to disturb her, the little Lolita felt that her ears were extremely quiet, and now she had time to think about other things.

For example, the purpose of Griseo's coming here this time.

She had begun to be a little curious about what Mudrock saw in the painting. However, someone would naturally answer these questions for the little Loli, and she was not in a hurry. So after thinking for a while, she stopped and clicked on the system panel that she had not seen for a while.

"Hmm..." As Griseo searched for a while, the interface of the Herrscher of Sentience appeared in front of her. Then, the progress bar of 2% unlocked on it successfully shook her big eyes.

To be honest, it was not until the little Loli really saw the unlocking progress that she finally felt a little bit of reality...

"..."

After a short silence, Griseo closed the panel. Then she slowly stretched out her little hand to cover her face.

Now she had a little doubt about life...

Especially when the little Loli thought that she had to find W next, her whole little head was big, too torturous.

Even Griseo began to seriously consider the possibility of forcibly unlocking it by sticking close to W. But if she did this, it would be equivalent to completely tearing a face off.

There would be a lot of trouble later...

At this moment, the little Loli really hoped that there would be a Theresia in front of her, so that it would be very easy to solve.

After all, it is well known that W is Theresia's number one fan, and it is a super one at that.

"What's wrong?"

Mudrock, who came back with hot water, looked at the little guy covering her face, and a trace of doubt flashed in her scarlet eyes, and then asked.

After hearing Mudrock's voice, Griseo slowly put down her hand, and then looked at her with her beautiful big violet eyes and asked:

"I just suddenly thought of something... So Sister Mudrock, what did you see in the painting? What questions do you have?"

"Here, be careful of the heat..."

Hearing this, Mudrock did not rush to tell her problem but handed over the cup in her hand first.

"Well, thank you, Sister Mudrock."

After watching Griseo take the cup, Mudrock carefully sat down beside her and continued to speak out her doubts:

"I saw the future in that painting? I'm a little confused. I want to know if it's true? If it's true, why didn't I see your existence?"

After the voice fell, Mudrock slowly turned her head and looked at Griseo beside her with her beautiful eyes that contained a trace of doubt and confusion, waiting for her answer.

"Well... Actually, strictly speaking, I don't know." Hearing this, Griseo organized her words a little before speaking.

Then, perhaps realizing that what she said was not very clear, the little girl added:

"Because that was painted with your colors, Sister Mudrock, I don't know the content. Well... to be precise, I don't know the content of all the paintings painted with other people's colors."

"Everyone's colors are unique."

After listening to Griseo's explanation, Mudrock gently frowned her delicate eyebrows, and then responded in a low voice: "So that's how it is... It's really magical."

"However, although I can't be sure of the specific effect of the painting, some of the paintings I painted before did have the effect of 'prophecy.' So, Sister Mudrock, can you tell me what you saw?"

As she said this, Griseo blinked her big violet eyes and looked at Mudrock with expectation. That look was very cute.

"Well, I saw in that painting that I and my team left the Reunion Movement for some reasons. A lot of things happened later, and I met a lot of people, but..."

Speaking of this, Mudrock paused, turned her head, and looked at her comrades gathered around another campfire not far away, and then continued:

"But... we were involved in various disputes and lost many comrades. In the end, the illness of my teammates became more and more serious. In order to treat them, I accepted the invitation and joined an organization called Rhodes Island with them."

"Hmm..."

After listening to Mudrock's story, the light in Gray's big eyes flashed.

Although it was not said in detail, the little Loli was almost certain that what Mudrock saw in the painting this time should be the future that she did not participate in.

"If this is the future, what choice will Sister Mudrock make this time?" Gray looked at Mudrock and asked curiously.

Although the little Loli had been muttering before that she wanted to keep Mudrock and the others in the Reunion Movement, if they really made up their minds to leave, Griseo would not say anything, and might even choose to support them.

After all, in her opinion, everyone has the right to choose... Although she wants people to stay, it is just a desire.

What's more, the little Loli has to admit that compared with Rhodes Island, the conditions in all aspects of Reunion here can be said to be more than a little worse...

Although there may be help and treatment from Mobius later, that is also a matter for the future... Before that, no one can stop a group of patients from pursuing the right to treatment and a plain life.

Moreover, if they choose to stay, Mudrock will also lose the new teammates she originally met in the future.

Of course, if they choose to leave and Griseo does not intervene in the future... Mudrock will also lose many old comrades and old friends in the dispute.

But this is a choice, a choice with gains and losses. However, if it is necessary to intervene, a little Loli will still intervene... After all, children cannot stand tragedy.

"Me? I don't know yet..."

Chapter 99 Resonance and Connection

"Me? I don't know yet..."

After hearing this, Mudrock stared at the bonfire in front of her, her eyes a little confused.

If everything really develops as she saw in the painting, then she may still leave Reunion in the future.

Of course, Mudrock, who knew the crisis in advance this time, would definitely take her comrades to avoid those disputes and dangers.

But this is just if... Mudrock's intuition at this moment told her that many things have changed now. Moreover, there is a character named Griseo who is not in the painting at all.

She always felt that with this little guy by her side, Talulah, the leader of the Reunion Movement, should not go down the road in the painting...

It was because of this that Mudrock began to be confused, because she wanted to wait and see... to see what changes Griseo could bring to this organization.

"Well... if Sister Mudrock doesn't know yet, then you should investigate it carefully. Because the future is not fixed."

Looking at Mudrock like this, a trace of helplessness flashed across Griseo's violet eyes, and then she comforted her softly.

After comforting her, the little Lolita blinked gently and continued with a serious look:

"And... no matter where you go, Sister Mudrock, Griseo is still your friend. I'm very strong, I will help you... Besides, our agreement has not been fulfilled yet."

After these words, Griseo put the water cup in her hand aside, the little hair on her head shook slightly, and then she relaxed and leaned gently on Mudrock's shoulder.

"Well... thank you, Griseo."

Hearing this, Mudrock gently turned her head to look at the little girl leaning on her, and a trace of helplessness slowly flashed across her scarlet eyes.

Then, she stretched out her hand again and gently touched Griseo's little head. This time, Mudrock didn't wear her heavy gloves but used her slender hands to caress. At the same time, this was the first time she felt the softness of Griseo's hair.

"It's nothing. Sister Mudrock being willing to make friends with me makes me very happy..." Feeling the touch on her head, Griseo shook her head gently and then responded in a low voice.

"Ah..."

At this moment, Griseo, who was leaning on Mudrock's shoulder and warming by the fire, felt sleepy again. She covered her mouth and yawned slowly. There were also some water splashes in her beautiful eyes.

Then, the little Lolita seemed to remember something and continued to ask: "Speaking of which... Sister Mudrock, how did you contact me this afternoon? Which clay doll did you use?"

Although Griseo had some guesses about the principle of Mudrock's contact method, she still wanted to get a definite answer from her.

"It's resonance. In the afternoon, I transmitted the message through resonance with the earth and my partners. However, under normal circumstances, others can't feel it." Hearing this, Mudrock organized her words a little, and then answered seriously.

"But you are special... Through my experiment, after you are stained with my color, you can feel the existence of your partners like me and resonate with them."

After listening to Mudrock's explanation, Griseo nodded gently, then looked up at her and said: "So that's the case. In this case, Sister Mudrock and I have a special communication..."

The little Lolita's guess was almost the same as the principle explained by Mudrock, so at this moment, she was not particularly surprised.

"Well, this is indeed a special way of communication. However, I still have a doubt. When I was doing the experiment before, I was not by your side. How did you get stained with my color?"

Hearing this, Mudrock nodded first, then remembered a small loophole and asked.

Mudrock's previous contact was just a sudden whim to try, and she didn't think too much about it. Until now... she thought of this little problem belatedly.

At the same time, she realized that the color of the little girl beside her didn't seem to be a one-time thing.

Griseo had no intention of hiding this little question from Mudrock and answered almost without hesitation:

"Because I remember your color, Sister Mudrock, I can choose to be stained... However, this situation is not as common as direct contact with the stained color."

"So that's how it is. Then our way of contact is stable. If you encounter any danger later, you can also tell me in this way. As for the method... feel the power of the earth with your heart, and your partner will respond to you."

After saying that, Mudrock reached out and touched Griseo's little head and taught softly.

Mudrock had just guessed that Griseo could take the initiative to stain her own color, so she didn't have any objection, but felt it was very convenient.

Also, although this situation only occurred when she was stained with her own color, the little girl was indeed the first "kind" she had seen in such a long time who could resonate with the earth, soil, and rocks like herself.

This feeling made Mudrock feel a little strange, but unexpectedly made her feel close...

"Yeah."

After listening to Mudrock's teachings, Griseo nodded her head gently. She took out the clay doll, stained it with color, and began to try.

Then for the first time, she succeeded and resonated with these special "partners."

"Success."

"Yeah, very good."

And Mudrock praised softly without hesitation and did not forget to rub the little girl's furry head.

"Hmm..."

To be honest, Griseo really liked the feeling of being with Mudrock now.

Whether it was her stability and gentleness or the warm colors she exuded, the little girl felt extremely comfortable, especially in contrast to someone else.

Chapter 100: Talulah's Little Purpose

Finally, although Griseo was reluctant, she still planned to leave when it was almost time for dinner. This time, because she would be "forced" to contact W later, the little girl did not plan to let Mudrock send her back.

However, Griseo's decision did not mean Mudrock did not want to. Almost as soon as the little girl proposed to leave, Mudrock immediately took over and planned to send her back personally.

After all, considering what happened when Griseo came, for the safety of the little one, so she would not be bullied... Mudrock still planned to take this trip.

Afterwards, facing the stubborn Sarkaz girl, Griseo no longer refused and nodded in agreement. Then, she was so obedient that she was taken back by the hand of Mudrock, who put on the protective suit again.

...

"Haven't they come back yet? It's getting late..."

At this moment, Yelena, who had been back at the campfire for a while, frowned slightly and asked Alina.

"It's really late. I'll go pick up little Griseo." Hearing this, Alina looked up at the sky and nodded gently. After that, she stood up and planned to leave.

"I'll go with you." Seeing her best friend's actions, Talulah also stood up slowly, showing a helpless smile, and planned to follow. However, at this moment, two figures appeared not far away, causing the two people who were about to move to pause slightly.

"It seems there is no need to look for them this time." Looking at the two figures, one big and one small, not far away, Alina said with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

However, no matter how many times Talulah saw Mudrock like this, she could not imagine that she was a girl... and a very beautiful girl in Griseo's words.

"......?"

Talulah and the others' reactions were completely different from Alina's.

They all looked at Mudrock with confusion and surprise. Obviously, neither Talulah, Yelena, nor the Yetis thought that the new friend of Griseo mentioned by Alina would be a Sarkaz mercenary.

Even the Patriot, who was sitting quietly eating dinner beside them, had a flash of red in his eyes.

"I sent Griseo back and didn't let her get hurt." Mudrock didn't care about the eyes of others but took Griseo to Alina and said softly.

"Well, thank you, Miss Mudrock, for taking care of little Griseo this afternoon." Hearing this, Alina nodded gently to Mudrock.

Then, she opened her arms to a little loli, and the meaning was self-evident.

"Sister Alina."

And Griseo also cooperated very well, gently released Mudrock's hand, and then threw herself into Alina's arms.

"Welcome back, little Griseo."

"Hmm..."

Looking at the interaction between the two people in front of her, Mudrock shook her head gently and continued: "No, it was Griseo who helped me a lot this afternoon. But since she has been sent back, I will go back first."

After saying that, Mudrock did not give others time to retain her, and she turned around and left directly.

"Goodbye, Miss Mudrock."

"Sister Mudrock, see you next time..."

Seeing this scene, neither Griseo nor Alina could say anything; they could only stare at the tall figure and watch her leave helplessly.

"Hmm, goodbye."

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By the campfire——

"Alina, you didn't tell me at all that the little guy's new friend was actually a Sarkaz." After sitting down again, Talulah looked at her best friend and complained a little unhappily.

After listening to Talulah's words, the rest of the people present who were also unaware of the situation turned their eyes to Alina and Griseo.

After all, they were also very curious.

"If I told you, you would have rushed over to bring Griseo back." At this point, Alina's eyes also showed a hint of helplessness.

Although Talulah didn't trust Mudrock much after only meeting once, she still trusted Griseo more.

Since her little one took the initiative to contact others, she would naturally help to provide some small cover.

Of course, Alina still didn't trust the Sarkaz.

Because if it was something that endangered Griseo's safety or mental health, she would definitely stand on Talulah's side without hesitation.

"Well... Talulah, don't worry, Sister Mudrock treats me very well. And her color is also very beautiful." Hearing the conversation between Talulah and the others, Griseo naturally took over the conversation.

"Really? You didn't tell me about your new friend, and only told Alina." After listening to Griseo's explanation, Talulah rubbed her furry head in "revenge" and said helplessly.

"Hmm... ꒪꒫꒪)?"

Hearing this, Griseo covered her messy head and looked at Talulah in confusion.

Obviously, the little loli didn't expect the draco's focus to be here.

"Why, are you curious why I didn't bother with you?" Looking at Griseo's cute appearance, Talulah's eyes flashed with cunning, and she said: "Of course it's because I trust you, little one. And I have discovered that you are generally quite accurate in judging people by color, and at least you have your merits."

At this point, the draco paused, and then showed a "gentle" smile. "But, since we have become friends, next time, call your sister Mudrock over to have a meal with us and exchange greetings."

At this moment, after hearing what Talulah meant, the Yetis looked at each other and agreed.

"Yes, yes, little Griseo, you have finally made a new friend, we should get to know each other."

"That's right, your sister Mudrock...? Sister!?"

"Wait, that big guy is a woman?"

...

Watching Talulah, who finally revealed her purpose after saying a lot of words, and the Yetis who realized the gender of Mudrock belatedly, a smile and helplessness flashed in Griseo's big violet eyes.

"Okay, if Sister Mudrock agrees..."

Although the little loli saw everyone's "purpose," she was not opposed to such things that could really promote the relationship between the two sides. On the contrary, she was more supportive...

And if friendship is really promoted, it will be a good thing for both parties. After all, it is better to have one more friend than one more enemy.