In the Ark, Starting as Griseo

"..."

The little loli sitting on the treetop at this moment was staring blankly at the smoking, ash-filled forest in the distance, lost in thought...

If Griseo's senses were correct, the commotion of that magnitude must have been the work of her Tyrant uncle.

She wasn't surprised by the strength the Tyrant displayed; Mister Knight could achieve that level of power with ease.

Griseo was just surprised that the Tyrant was so high-profile, or rather, reckless...

Mister Knight was always by her side, taking care of her daily life, and they both acted with extreme discretion... which led to her not having seen such a spectacle in a long time.

However, Griseo felt relieved after a moment's thought. After all, the Tyrant's name spoke for itself, so acting high-profile wasn't entirely incomprehensible.

After this incident, the little loli silently bestowed the title "Peerless Infiltration" upon the Tyrant in her heart. She also decided to only assign him missions that involved direct confrontation from now on.

The conspicuous, unreserved actions on the other side didn't just attract Griseo's attention.

Almost everyone in this forest noticed, especially the mine, which had suddenly lost many of its guards...

"Swish—"

"It looks like a terrifying battle just happened over there. That location seems to be where Lois and the others are. Should we go check it out, Big Sister?"

The Yeti, who had climbed a tree to observe the situation, jumped down nimbly and looked at his Big Sister with a serious expression, asking softly.

"The situation over there is unusual. You continue with your mission, and I'll go check it out. Time is running short, so don't wait for me; just go and regroup. " Yelena shook her head slightly and issued the order.

"But, Big Sister, you..."

"There's no 'but.' Execute the order and go meet up with the others as soon as possible. Don't worry, I'll get there as quickly as I can..." Yelena first interrupted her team member sternly, then her voice softened as she comforted him.

After speaking, Yelena tightened her grip on her weapon and turned to leave without hesitation.

Although she hadn't seen the details of what happened over there, the temperature that erupted from that area felt troublesome even to Yelena. In fact, if she wasn't mistaken, the temperature in the forest should have risen considerably by now.

Therefore, not knowing whether the person who caused this upheaval was friend or foe, Yelena didn't want to bring anyone else with her.

Because if she encountered a truly powerful enemy, she might not be able to protect her team members... After all, the Yetis were more than just team members to her; they were family.

'Wait for me, Lois, Leos...'

"Um..."

As the two Yetis facing the Tyrant nervously prepared to say something, the crimson warrior suddenly moved, charging straight at them with an unstoppable momentum.

"!"

Seeing the Tyrant suddenly rush towards them, their pupils contracted... Supporting each other, they instinctively took half a step back, a wry smile appearing on their lips.

ps: I'll try to write faster from now on, but I'm really not good at this kind of writing. I've been wanting to make up for the chapter I owe these past few days, but I haven't had the time... So don't worry, I'll make it up as soon as I can.

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Chapter 29: Decision and Eye Contact

With a slightly scorching aura, the Tyrant rushed in front of the two Yetis, giving them no chance to resist.

He grabbed one in each hand and weaved through the forest unimpeded, heading in Griseo's direction.

"...?"

The two, who had been waiting for death with wry smiles, were suddenly grabbed and lifted. They were still dazed for a long time.

Looking at the rapidly receding tree shadows before them, the two Yetis' eyes held a hint of confusion. They still remembered how menacingly the Tyrant had charged at them just moments ago...

So... is this how you terrifyingly save people?

Once they realized the Tyrant wouldn't harm them or their teammates for the time being, they both quietly breathed a sigh of relief, their nerves, which had been on the verge of snapping, finally relaxed. They began to grumble inwardly.

It couldn't be blamed on them; anyone would be stunned if a crimson warrior, who had just annihilated a large group of enemies, suddenly charged at them.

After moving with them for a considerable distance, the Tyrant suddenly stopped as if sensing something, and then unceremoniously dropped them onto the soft snow.

From the beginning, the Tyrant had no intention of taking them back. After all, he knew his little princess didn't want to reveal herself yet, and bringing the captives back would only increase the risk of exposure.

"..."

Glancing at the two Yetis on the ground, the Tyrant arrogantly lifted his head. Then, with a single punch, he knocked down a tree not far away before disappearing from the spot at a leisurely pace.

"Dis... disappeared!"

"Did we just encounter a ghost? Pinch me quickly and see if it's real."

The two Yetis sitting on the ground stared with wide, disbelieving eyes at their savior who had vanished into thin air.

If one of them hadn't been injured, they would have suspected the entire experience was just a dream.

"But... why did he break a tree before he left?"

"Do you think he was expressing his dissatisfaction with us?"

"Probably not, he did save us, after all."

With the immediate danger gone, the atmosphere between the two Yetis lightened, returning to a happy and peaceful state.

"Creeaak..."

Before they could enjoy their relief for long, a faint sound echoed from not too far away. This caused their expressions to change again, and they cautiously lowered their bodies, gripping their weapons tightly, becoming vigilant once more.

"Lois?"

However, when a familiar voice reached their ears...

"Big sis!"

"Big sis, we're here!"

The alertness they had just mustered vanished instantly. They even happily popped their heads out.

"Are you two alright?"

Hearing the familiar address and voice, Yelena, who was walking towards them, also lowered her guard slightly. The worry she had been carrying in her heart completely dissipated.

Yelena, who had been rushing through the dark forest towards the site of the conflict, hadn't intended to come this way.

But just moments ago, a sudden explosion and the sound of trees falling had caught her attention, making her wary.

Then, before she could remain vigilant for long, she heard familiar hushed voices. Finally, she approached with a sliver of anticipation.

"Big sis, Leos is injured."

"It's nothing... just a minor injury. Big sis, you absolutely wouldn't believe what we just encountered."

Looking at the two lively individuals before her, who seemed relatively energetic, a hint of helplessness flashed in Yelena's eyes. She then instructed, "We'll talk about it later. Let's get those wounds bandaged first."

"Okay."

"Alright, tell me then, what did you encounter before?"

"!"

Griseo, who had been spacing out on the tree, was startled by the Scarlet Tyrant who suddenly appeared beside her. Fortunately, her composure was good, and she didn't cry out.

Otherwise, that would have attracted the attention of the two Yetis under the tree not far away...

"..."

Griseo met the Tyrant's gaze for a moment with her large eyes. After exchanging some information mentally, she gently nodded her small head.

Upon understanding his little princess's intention, the Scarlet Tyrant didn't hesitate. He extended his large hand, wrapped it around the little girl's waist, and silently carried her away.

The Tyrant stopped his movement after they had traveled a considerable distance from the tree, but he didn't immediately put Griseo down.

The reason was simple: he didn't want his princess's small feet to touch the dirt on the ground, nor did he want half of her body to sink into the snow.

"Mmm..."

Sitting on the Tyrant's arm, Griseo lowered her head to contemplate her next move.

She currently had three options before her. The first was to go back the way she came. The second was to rendezvous with the Yeti Squad and protect them on their way back. The third was to charge in and take down the mine, then wait for the Yeti Squad to take over.

Among the three choices, Griseo immediately ruled out the first one. Returning stealthily now held no meaning for her...

It was already so late; she couldn't possibly cover it up... Whether she returned a little earlier or a little later made no significant difference.

As for the remaining two, if possible, Griseo wanted to do both.

She no longer had any reservations. She was going to get scolded no matter what, and the Tyrant had already eliminated a significant number of the mine's guards. Under these circumstances, taking action would hardly affect the Yeti Squad.

Thus, the current situation was incredibly tempting for anyone...

However, just as Griseo was struggling with whether to meet up with the Yeti Squad first or to take down the mine, some movement and light suddenly came from the distance.

This time, the little girl didn't choose to dodge... Instead, she and the Tyrant remained in place, waiting for the source of the sound to arrive.

After all, anyone appearing in this area would either be an ally or an enemy. But regardless of which it was, Griseo feared nothing.

However, listening to the faint curses coming from afar, she felt that the person arriving this time was likely an enemy.

"Huh...?"

Yet, what first entered Griseo's large eyes was not the enemy she expected, nor the Yeti Squad.

It was a child, wearing tattered clothes and bearing injuries...

Upon seeing the dark figure blocking the path not far ahead, the child instinctively looked up. Then, in the darkness, their eyes met Griseo's large purple eyes.

"..."

ps: It's a vicious cycle, staying up late.

The quality of writing isn't good, but I'm busy during the day. I don't know if you guys think there are any issues with this chapter... remember to point them out if there are. Going to sleep now, goodnight, and please give me some votes.

Chapter 30: Clothes and a Girl

"..."

This sudden eye contact left both young children momentarily blanking, a little dazed.

And in that brief moment of hesitation, the approaching firelight and shouts from not too far away rapidly closed in.

"They're coming... Run!"

Hearing the voice behind her, the girl quickly snapped back to reality. After a hoarse shout to Griseo, she sidestepped her and continued to run forward.

"...Don't be scared."

Turning her head to look at the fleeing girl, Griseo tilted her head.

However, it was clear that a stranger, a little loli, saying such a lighthearted sentence didn't stop the little girl from continuing her escape.

"Uncle Tyrant... I'm troubling you, please be gentle this time." Withdrawing her gaze from the girl's retreating back, Griseo gently raised her small head and softly said to the Tyrant.

After speaking, she voluntarily jumped down from the Tyrant's embrace, landing in the soft snow.

"..."

The Tyrant looked at his little princess with some helplessness, but still nodded gently and moved towards the firelight in the distance.

Upon seeing the Tyrant take action, Griseo withdrew her gaze and turned to walk towards the fleeing little girl. She had some things she wanted to ask this girl.

If Griseo guessed correctly, this child should be one of those who escaped from this mine.

Just as she was wondering about the specific situation of the mine, she happened to run into this person.

Of course, as payment for the information, Griseo would protect this little girl, with super safe protection.

"You don't need to be so scared... Uncle Tyrant is already dealing with the bad guys." After catching up to the fleeing girl, Griseo stopped and stood not far away, watching her while calmly stating the facts in her cute voice.