Gifts and Supplies / Results and Distribution

Although they were still some distance apart, she couldn't even faintly hear any playful banter, boasting, or conversation...

This seemed very abnormal to the little girl, and feeling a vague unease, she couldn't hide it anymore and subconsciously quickened her pace.

As they drew closer, Griseo saw the expressions on some of their faces: solemn, anxious, and worried... This made her, who had no idea what was going on, panic.

After running all the way to the campfire, the little girl, in a slightly flustered tone, called out loudly, "Um, everyone, I'm back! Are you all safe...?"

"!"

"Little one, you're back!"

Welcome back!

"Finally back! I was so worried!"

"Phew... I was so worried! It's good that you're back!"

As Griseo's voice faded, the previously silent place, filled with a mix of emotions, suddenly came alive, and everyone turned to look at her, chattering with concern.

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Seeing the atmosphere suddenly become lively because of her words and everyone smiling and greeting her, Griseo, who had initially thought something had happened, slowly developed a row of question marks on her little head.

Just as the little girl was stunned, a white figure quickly stepped forward, pulled her into an embrace, and whispered in her ear, "Welcome back, Griseo."

"Yes, I'm back Alyona."

P. S.: Because some details weren't covered in these two chapters, tomorrow's Chapter 1 will focus on the Reunion Movement. I'm looking forward to Rhine Lab's story, so please wait a bit.

Okay, let me recommend a book; it didn't work last time.

Chapter 138 Gifts and Supplies

After Griseo returned, everyone who had been silent returned to their usual lively self, and the atmosphere around the campfire became lively again.

"Little one, have you had dinner yet?"

Talulah patted Griseo's head, who was sitting next to her, and asked with a smile.

Her question drew the attention of everyone around, with a few even standing up to serve the little girl some food.

"Hmm, don't worry about me, I've already eaten outside..." Faced with everyone's enthusiastic gazes, Griseo gently shook her head and replied.

However, the mention of dinner reminded the little girl of the pile of food and supplies that Sakura had helped buy and then stored in her system space.

Later, Griseo plans to visit Talulah and the others privately to inform them of this matter and alleviate their worries about supplies.

"It's good that you've eaten. Did you have a good time out today?" Hearing this, Alina smiled gently and asked.

"Yes, I'm happy."

After hearing Alina's words, Griseo nodded slightly, then changed the subject, saying, "By the way, everyone..."

With the little girl's call, everyone who had been watching her looked puzzled and waited quietly for her to continue.

"I brought you gifts on this trip."

As soon as Griseo finished speaking, a tall, azure-blue knight appeared behind her.

However, unlike his usual self wielding a greatsword, the Azure Knight was not carrying any weapon at this moment, but rather a large pile of various gifts.

"Mister Knight..."

Before anyone could react, Griseo looked up and whispered to her Mister Knight.

As soon as he finished speaking, the azure-blue knight quickly distributed the gifts in his arms to everyone.

"This..."

Yelena, who had a faint smile on her face, was slightly stunned when she saw the heavy white cloak being stuffed into her arms, and was speechless for a moment.

At this moment, it wasn't just Yelena who was stunned; everyone who received a gift by the campfire was momentarily taken aback, their expressions then varying—some were moved, some were surprised, and some even felt helpless...

"You went out, but why did you come back with a gift!"

"Thank you, little Griseo, I really like it!"

"Me too, I really like this gift, thank you."

"Thanks..."

"I'm glad everyone likes it!"

Looking at the surprised and happy people in front of her, and feeling the lively and warm atmosphere, Griseo's lips slowly curved into a faint smile.

"You little rascal, you didn't spend the whole afternoon going out to buy gifts for everyone, did you?" Talulah said, pinching Griseo's cheek with a mix of amusement and exasperation as she looked at the gift in her arms.

"Well, shopping and buying gifts don't conflict. I did have a very enjoyable afternoon." Upon hearing this, Griseo blinked her big eyes gently and explained softly.

Then, as if remembering something, she took out a large jar of candy from her spatial storage and handed it to everyone, saying, "Here you go."

"Is this candy?"

"I didn't expect you to buy candy, Griseo. But we're all adults now, so you can keep it for yourself."

"Yes, yes. You've already bought us other gifts."

"Hmm."

Upon hearing this, Griseo gently shook her head and said, "I bought a lot."

Finally, the group couldn't refuse Griseo and reluctantly gave everyone some candy. Even Patriot took a few candies under someone's expectant gaze.

The lively and warm atmosphere around the campfire lasted for a long time, until it was getting late and everyone was getting tired, at which point there were signs that it was time to leave.

Just then, Griseo called out to Talulah and the others. Unlike when she left to inform them in the afternoon, this time she also called out to Patriot and Yelena.

Faced with the puzzled looks of the four people and the curious gazes of the others, Griseo didn't reveal the truth directly. Instead, she whispered mysteriously, "There's something important I want to tell you."

Finally, the four of them, still puzzled, followed the little girl to Talulah's tent.

Inside the tent--

After Talulah had everyone seated at the table, she lowered her voice slightly and asked Griseo with a serious expression, "Little one, is there something important you need?"

As her voice faded, the other three also turned their gazes towards her, awaiting the little girl's answer.

After all, everyone knows Griseo is a good girl, and she wouldn't gather everyone together unless it was something important.

"Well, this time when I went out... besides buying gifts for everyone, I also asked Sister Sakura to buy a lot of food and supplies." Facing everyone's gaze, Griseo organized her thoughts slightly and then spoke calmly.

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If the previous gifts were just minor gestures, then the little girl's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, startling all four people present.

Even the usually composed Patriot's eyes flickered with a crimson light...

"Cough..."

Talulah, who was the first to react, coughed lightly and then asked in a low voice, "This is really... So Griseo, did your Sakura sister tell you what price we need to pay to obtain these supplies?"

Although the Dragon Girl heard Griseo's "I beg you," she didn't take it to heart and instead asked in a very businesslike manner.

Not only Talulah, but the others shared a similar attitude, adhering to a purely businesslike approach. They had neither the desire nor the inclination to exploit Griseo, a mere child, for personal gain.

"???)"

After hearing her own Talulah's words and seeing the attitudes of the others, Griseo was slightly taken aback.

"Um... actually, it's not necessary. Those things don't need Sakura-neechan's permission. I bought them to help you, Talulah. I don't want you to be troubled by these things, nor do I want the people in the camp to go hungry."

After organizing her thoughts, Griseo looked very seriously at the four family members who had been taking care of her for some time and spoke.

Before the person in front of her could refute her, the little girl quickly added, "Those things are currently stored in my painting (space), and I can retrieve them anytime I need them."

"..."

P. S.: Bookke is having its anniversary celebration again, and we're going to have a writing event. I'll just do a little practice today, and try harder tomorrow. Best regards everyone.

Chapter 139 Results and Distribution

After a moment of silence inside the tent, the group exchanged glances, and Talulah spoke again, "Even if these supplies have nothing to do with the people behind Griseo, we won't take them for nothing."

After saying that, the Dragon Girl stood up and walked to the little girl's side. She gently patted the little girl's head and continued, "We all know you mean well, and we are very touched, but that's not a reason for us to take advantage of you."

"Yes, you are already our partner and family. We will not exploit familial feelings for personal gain," Yelena, who was sitting next to us, chimed in.

The others nodded in agreement with the two.

"Well, although that's what everyone says... I don't really lack anything right now. If everyone really wants to repay me, then let's wait until the Reunion Movement becomes stronger."

Looking at the four tough-minded senior executives in front of her, Griseo pondered for a moment and then offered a compromise.

Without giving the others a chance to object, the little girl quickly continued, "Don't feel like you're using me, because I really want to help everyone here. I also really enjoy living with everyone, and I'll be troubling you all again in the future!"

"..."

Faced with Griseo's resolute gaze and words, the four people present were stunned again, their expressions suddenly becoming somewhat complicated.

Finally, under Griseo's unwavering gaze, Talulah and the others discussed it carefully and chose to back down, accepting the favor.

"In that case, consider these supplies a loan from you, Griseo. We'll give you an IOU. We'll repay you as soon as the Reunion Movement is able to."

With that, Talulah pulled a blank sheet of paper from her desk and began writing the IOU.

"Hmm..."

Watching Talulah and the others diligently writing IOUs, a hint of helplessness flashed in Griseo's eyes.

Although the current outcome deviated from the little girl's initial expectations, it ultimately helped Talulah resolve the resource crisis.

"By the way, does Griseo have any receipts for the purchases?"

Talulah slightly as she was writing the IOU, then looked up at Griseo and asked.

For Talulah, matters involving interests are best written out clearly from the beginning, even if others don't care, to avoid hurting feelings later.

"There's only a purchase list, no receipts..."

Upon hearing this, Griseo gently shook her little head and replied.

The little girl wasn't lying to Talulah about this; she really didn't have receipts for the purchase of these supplies. After all, these grains weren't bought on a large scale.

To avoid arousing suspicion and exposing her identity, Sakura was extremely careful when purchasing these supplies. Some of the sellers she had never even seen, and she simply placed the supplies in the designated location after receiving the money.

Sakura also retrieved the various gifts that Griseo had left elsewhere that afternoon using a similar method.

"Then bring out the list."

After hearing the little girl's answer, Alina, who was sitting next to Talulah, smiled gently and then said.

"Um."

Griseo nodded slightly, then took out a list filled with writing from her spatial storage and placed it on the table.

A short while later, the little girl received a very detailed IOU signed by four high-ranking members of the Reunion Movement...

Actually, Talulah originally wanted to only sign her own name, but her idea was rejected by the other three.

The reason given was. "We're all partners, family; why should only your name be on the list of things we borrowed together?"

After the matter of borrowing supplies was temporarily resolved, the group did not rush to leave. Instead, they discussed the distribution of the supplies based on the list provided by Griseo.

After all, the Reunion Movement is really running out of supplies, especially precious food on the snowy plains...

Therefore, after the little girl provided such a large and comprehensive amount of supplies that could be taken at will, Talulah and the others naturally had to discuss how to distribute them.

Of course, they didn't plan to take out all the supplies at once. Putting aside whether there was any place to put them, even if there was, taking out so many things would only attract envy.

"Ah..."