Griseo Gets "Lost" / Lin Yuxia: "Little Miss, Do You Need Legal Assistance?"

"It's just a pair of shoes, it doesn't really count as a gift. I can give it to you another time." Hearing this, Talulah her head slightly and muttered softly.

Although she said that, the Dragon Girl now wished she could punch her past self twice. How... how could she have asked that question without thinking? Why didn't she just give in?! Damn it...

Is that really true?

"Of course! Need I say more?"

"Heh~"

Seeing Talulah's awkward expression after being amused, Alina covered her mouth and chuckled softly before regaining her composure and saying:

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. While little Griseo is away these few days, I'll go prepare some things. Although everyone says we don't need anything right now, knowing that little one's personality, she'll definitely bring something back."

"I don't want to be a bad older sister who keeps receiving gifts from my younger sister and never reciprocates!"

"..."

Upon hearing Alina's last words, Talulah raised an eyebrow slightly, feeling even more frustrated...

"So Alina, what are you planning to give her?"

"Well, that's a secret!"

Sakura led Griseo to a safe place outside the Reunion Movement's base, and only after watching Gretchen be summoned by Hua and the others did she turn back to the camp.

Not long after entering the camp, Sakura spotted a familiar face waiting for her not far away. She returned a slight smile and said, "Please take care of me for the next few days, Alyona."

"Um..."

On the other side, inside the hotel--

"Hey, this is quite a rare guest! It's been a long time, or rather, it's our first time meeting!" Senti greeted Griseo, who appeared in front of her, in a very casual manner.

"Um, nice to meet Senti sister..."

Upon hearing this, Griseo nodded obediently in response.

"You... I... never mind, you can just call me that for now..."

Senti was about to explode when Griseo addressed him, but after meeting her innocent gaze, he was speechless for a moment and chose to give up.

That's right, only temporarily... The great Herrscher of Reason decided that there's plenty of time, and that a brief argument now is useless. She decided to learn from the Elysia in her memories later and properly change the way the little loli addressed her.

It would be best to change the way Griseo addresses herself to "Great Herrscher of Reason," and then change the old-fashioned "Sister Hua" to "Old-fashioned" which she calls herself...

"..."

Just as Senti was filled with "bad ideas" and secretly plotting his plan, Hua, who had been sitting quietly to the side, put down his teacup and spoke in a low voice:

"Senti, is it possible for me to know what you're thinking right now...?"

"... Tsk!"

"I never imagined that an old relic would have a penchant for spying on what others are thinking!" Upon hearing this, Senti clicked his tongue in displeasure.

"I don't have that kind of fetish, it's just that your thoughts were a bit too strong just now Senti."

"I don't care, it's your problem, you old fogey!"

"..."

Watching the interaction between the two, Griseo blinked her large Roland eyes, then gently curved her lips into a smile. She was already looking forward to her life in Lungmen with Hua and Senti.

P. S.: I've been so busy lately, helping to prepare all sorts of miscellaneous New Year's goods. We also have a new dog at home, although it's only temporarily staying with me, it's still quite a hassle.

Also, I've been writing slowly and stuck lately, not in terms of plot, but in terms of description... Have you noticed the fragmentation?

Chapter 67 Griseo, "Lost"

"Here you are, Griseo, for your breakfast."

After ending his "debate" with Senti, Hua Cai reluctantly stood up and placed the breakfast he had prepared for Griseo in front of her.

"Hmm... pineapple bun?"

Looking at what was placed in front of her, Griseo paused slightly, then said somewhat uncertainly.

"Last time I ate it, Griseo, weren't you very curious? So, great Herrscher of Reason... I bought it for you today, so eat up!" Upon hearing this, Senti instantly perked up, and then, like a child about to be praised, proudly patted her chest and said.

"Um, thank you, Sister Senti..."

After hearing Senti's words, Griseo thanked him earnestly, and then obediently picked up the pineapple bun in front of her and began to eat it in small bites.

"Hmph, it's nothing. Besides, Griseo, you're the youngest among the Flame-Chasers, so it's only right that you take care of her!" Saying this, Senti waved dismissively at Griseo, then, as if suddenly remembering something, changed the subject and asked:

"So, what are your plans for today? If not, how about going out with me, Old Man? I saw that arcade earlier, but I haven't had a chance to go yet!"

"Ugh... yes, I'm planning to go out and see if there are any people with really nice colors, and I'll also go find Sister Chen while I'm at it."

Faced with Senti's excited question, Griseo thought for a moment before answering.

Although the little girl really wanted to spend the first few days traveling and playing with Hua, Xiao Shi, and even Padu Eden, she decided to complete her mission first to avoid unnecessary trouble with so many people around...

"Alright then, you finish your task first, and I'll call you to go together later. Don't refuse me then!"

After hearing Griseo's words and sensing her thoughts, Senti felt a pang of regret, but didn't say anything more. After all, family understands family matters...

Yes! I will.

Upon hearing this, Griseo gave Senti a slight smile and earnestly assured him.

"Since Griseo is busy later, then you old fogey, come with me. Let's have a showdown at the arcade today!" After receiving Griseo's assurance, Senti Shi quickly shifted his focus, turning to look at Hua Dao not far away.

"Good."

Upon hearing this, Hua glanced helplessly at Senti, then nodded in agreement.

After having breakfast and spending some time at the hotel with Senti and Hua, Griseo contacted Pardofelis, who was currently in the slums, and asked her to find a safe place to summon her.

As for why he didn't leave the hotel and go there himself...

That's because it's convenient, and I don't want to leave any traces. It wouldn't be good if they found out about Hua and Senti when I contacted Ch'en or Fumizuki.

After summoning the person from a deserted alley, Pardofelis companion outwardly brushed past each other like strangers, without any apparent interaction. However, only they knew the real story behind it all...

'Thank you for your help, Sister Pardofelis...'

"Haha, it's nothing. Griseo, take care of yourself. I'm going back to find Rope now."

'Yes, see you later, Sister Pardofelis.'

After ending her internal conversation with Pardofelis, Griseo stopped being distracted and began to wander around the slums with curiosity.

Of course, the little girl wasn't wearing shoes at this moment, or rather, she had already taken them off when she was about to be summoned. After all, she wasn't used to wearing them anymore.

As for whether people would find it strange if they saw her, that was none of Griseo's concern; she didn't care what others thought. Otherwise, she wouldn't have spent an entire afternoon barefoot playing with Muelsyse in Trimount, Columbia.

If, by some chance Talulah were to be mistaken for a runaway child, the little girl would hope to encounter a kind person who would take her directly to the [Lungmen Guard Department], which would truly save her a lot of trouble.

On the other side--

"Honestly, how could I be so careless? I forgot to bring everything."

At that moment, a girl in a black dress with light pink hair and a pair of mouse ears of the same color on her head was walking forward and muttering to herself.

Just as she was hurrying towards her destination, a fleeting glimpse of color made her pause slightly and instinctively look in that direction.

Then a petite figure, completely out of place with its surroundings, came into her view, causing her to frown slightly.

"..."

Then, the girl glanced at the bag in her hand, then at the petite figure that was about to disappear from sight. After a moment of silence, she decisively postponed the matter of delivering the things to her father.

Having made her decision, she wasted no time and quickly changed direction, chasing after him into the alleyway beside her.

Griseo stopped in her tracks as she looked at the several new paths that had appeared before her, and fell into deep thought.

Only now has the little girl realized a very serious problem: the idea is clear, but putting it into practice is difficult...

Although she had a map shared by Pardofelis, she still experienced what it meant to be "directionally challenged" when actually walking through the intricate network of roads and alleyways in the slums.

"Little sister, are you having any difficulties?"

Just as Griseo was concentrating on figuring out where to go next, a voice suddenly rang out behind her, startling her so much that the hair on her head stood on end.

"???)!"

However, Griseo turned around and saw who it was, and breathed a sigh of relief. Then, pretending not to know, she asked, "May I ask who you are...?"

"I'm just an ordinary passerby. I saw you here alone, little sister, so I came over to ask what's wrong." As she spoke, Lin Yuhsia carefully observed Griseo in front of her. However, the more she looked, the deeper her brows furrowed.

Sure enough, I wasn't wrong before... This little guy must have sneaked out of his house... These days in Lungmen, who lets their child out in a thin dress and barefoot at this age?

It's worth noting that even Lin Yuhsia herself is currently wearing a long jumpsuit with long sleeves.

"Hmm, I think I'm probably lost...?"

Upon hearing this, Griseo gently touched her chin and said with some uncertainty in her tone.

"Should...? Little sister, do you have your elders' contact information?" Lin Yuhsia asked patiently, though somewhat helpless, after hearing Griseo's words.

"Um..."

Chapter 68 Lin Yuhsia: "Little sister, do you need legal aid?"

"Um... no."

Faced with Lin Yuhsia's question, Griseo gently shook her head, denying it. She had only just left home and didn't want to be contacted by her "parents" and have to go back...

"..."

Griseo's words successfully silenced Lin Yuhsia briefly before she spoke again, "If you don't remember how to contact me, then little sister, do you remember where you live?"

"Um, sister, I didn't sneak out..."

This time, Griseo didn't choose to answer Lin Yuhsia's question directly, but instead gave a serious explanation.

"?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuhsia's brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed slightly again. After carefully observing the child in front of her once more, she continued, "It's not good for children to lie. I'm not a bad person. Tell me what you know, and I'll take you home. It's too dangerous for you to be out alone."

"I didn't lie, and bad people don't admit they're bad people either..." After hearing Lin Yuhsia's slightly "serious" words, Griseo blinked her beautiful eyes and then said with a serious expression.

Griseo's words left Lin Yuhsia speechless. She paused for a moment, suppressing the "power" she had unconsciously exuded, and half-squatted down to look directly into the eyes of the person before her. She softened her tone and said:

"... Since you say you didn't sneak out, can you tell me why you weren't wearing shoes? And why did you go out?"

"Well, because Cosmo said he liked it this way... and I felt more comfortable too, so I didn't wear it." Griseo paused slightly before continuing, "As for why I came out, it was to look for colors and to find someone."

"?"

"Barefoot... do you like it...?"

As soon as Griseo finished speaking the first half, a big question mark appeared on Lin Yuhsia's head. After listening to the whole thing, the expression on her delicate face became somewhat indescribable.

Putting aside whether the little one in front of her actually ran away, the other information revealed in her words alone is enough to make one...

"Little sister, do you need help? I mean legal aid. I happen to know someone..."

"Hmm... legal aid?"

Seeing the sudden sharpness in the person's eyes, Griseo tilted her head slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Then, sister, can you take me away from here? There are so many forks in the road... I don't know which way to go."

"... well."

Looking at the little one who seemed to have misunderstood her, Lin Yuhsia sighed helplessly. However, she didn't explain, but instead went along with it and asked, "Okay, so where are you going next, little sister, to find... um... color, and who is that person?"

"I don't know... I don't know where the person I'm looking for is now, but as for colors, I've already found one."

As she spoke, Griseo slightly raised her head, staring intently at the person in front of her with her beautiful Roland eyes, and gazing deeply at the lovely colors behind her.

"...?"

Lin Yuhsia met Griseo's pure and focused gaze, and was slightly taken aback, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.