"Let's go..."
The two exchanged a glance, then quietly said something to Griseo before lifting their feet to leave.
"There's no need. Leave the enemies to Uncle Tyrant." As she spoke, Griseo gently shook her head.
As her words fell, the crimson warrior silently appeared once more.
"?!"
Seeing another unfamiliar thing suddenly appear, with only half a body, the two Yetis froze slightly, even their steps pausing.
P.S.: Ah, this is really hard to write. By the way, do you want me to keep writing this for now, or move on to the next volume first? I can already write Snake now.
Send me some votes~
Griseo's Worries
"!?"
Then, beneath the astonished gazes of the two Yetis, Tyrant charged out with unstoppable momentum.
"Good grief, what was that just now, little Griseo?!"
"Yeah, yeah! And this thing holding you... a wolf?"
"This is Mr. Wolf, and the one who just rushed out is Uncle Tyrant. They're both very strong, so there's no need to worry." Looking at the two Yetis before her, Griseo seriously introduced her two companions.
After introducing her companions, the little girl turned her gaze toward Alyona beside her and continued, "This is Alyona, whom I just saved."
"You saved her? Then does that mean this child is from inside the mine?" Looking at Alyona, a hint of interest appeared in Ivan's eyes.
His thoughts regarding Alyona were much the same as Griseo's: get as much intelligence as possible from the little girl.
After all, the Yeti Squad's mission here was to investigate the mine's defenses. If they had someone from inside the mine, they could learn many details that could not be investigated from the outside.
"Shouldn't we withdraw quickly? It's about time, and the guards have already discovered us."
Noticing that everyone, himself included, was still standing around chatting, Alexei scratched his head and quietly reminded them.
"There's no need... Uncle Tyrant will eliminate all the enemies. Besides, the agreement has already been made." Looking at the Yeti urging everyone to leave, Griseo gently shook her head, seriousness shining in her large eyes.
"Hm? An agreement? What agreement?"
"Wait... why has it gone quiet over there? Don't tell me they were really all wiped out?" Unlike Ivan, who was curious about the agreement, Alexei's attention was drawn to Tyrant instead.
Although Griseo had just said that Mr. Wolf and Uncle Tyrant were both strong, only now, after seeing the results, did the two Yetis truly
realize that this strength was real, not merely some vague concept in a child's words.
"Mm, Uncle Tyrant is very reliable. The agreement... I promised to help Alyona get revenge. In exchange, I collected her color and intelligence." Griseo seriously explained to the two astonished men.
Just as Griseo praised someone, the light in Mr. Wolf's eyes flickered slightly, and a trace of displeasure showed in them.
"Wait! Little Griseo, what did you just say? You're going to help her get revenge? Even if that Uncle Tyrant of yours is strong, there are plenty of guards at this mine!"
"Exactly, it's too dangerous. You should obediently come with us and meet up with Big Sis."
After hearing the two Yetis, Griseo tilted her little head slightly, then pointed toward the mine. "But Uncle Tyrant has already gone over there."
"!"
"What the heck?"
The two looked in the direction Griseo pointed. Other than complete darkness, there was indeed no sign of Tyrant anywhere.
"Wait, he really went?"
Filled with shock, Ivan nimbly climbed the nearest tree and looked toward the mine.
What entered his view was a half-bodied warrior clad in crimson armor, slaughtering his way through the mine. It was practically one sword strike per person.
"..."
"How is it, Ivan?"
Seeing his friend's expression up in the tree, Alexei curiously asked him.
"..."
Ivan did not rush to answer. Only after watching the chaotic situation at the mine for a while longer did he jump down from the tree.
"It's terrifying. Tyrant is just like little Griseo said—the mine guards have almost all been taken out. What do we do next? Call Big Sis and the others over?"
After coming down, Ivan calmed himself slightly before looking at his teammate.
"Ah, it's that exaggerated? If they've really almost all been taken out, then what the hell are we gathering intelligence for?" Alexei said irritably.
"Just call Big Sis and the others over, then get all the Infected out of here."
Although Alexei had not seen it with his own eyes, that did not stop him from believing what his brother had said.
"Alright, I'll send the signal."
"..."
Griseo and Alyona, standing nearby, merely stayed quiet as they watched the two livewires before them.
Alyona did not speak simply because she did not know what to say, nor did she want to open her mouth.
Griseo, on the other hand, did not speak because she felt there was no need to. At times like this, quietly watching was best.
Because there were many things that would be useless even if she said them. Others would not believe her... so at times like this, it was better to let them see for themselves.
"A signal? That direction is Ivan and the others, right?"
"Yes. Looks like they've run into something. Let's go help them."
"Mm."
"It's a signal, and it's very close to us." Lois lightly frowned when she noticed the signal, then looked toward Yelena beside her, waiting for her orders.
"Leos, how are your injuries? Will they affect your movement?"
Hearing this, Yelena did not immediately issue an order. Instead, she looked at Leos, who was being supported by Lois, and asked softly.
"I'm fine, Big Sis. It won't affect my movement."
"Then let's go. Stay alert."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Yelena gently nodded, then changed direction and hurried toward the signal.
"I think Big Sis and the others will be here soon. What do you think their reaction will be when they see adorable little Griseo?"
Leaning against a tree as he waited for reinforcements, Ivan suddenly seemed to think of something and said with a grin.
"I think Big Sis will be very angry..."
As he spoke, Alexei cast a cool glance at the little girl beside him, who was sitting in Mr. Wolf's arms and yawning.
"!"
Upon hearing Alexei's words, Griseo's ahoge sprang up. The drowsiness that had just surfaced instantly vanished, while a faint nervousness welled up in her heart.
Although she had long prepared herself to be scolded, she was still somewhat nervous now that the scolding was truly about to arrive.
And if she really did get scolded, it would definitely be the first time Stars had ever been scolded in her life.
After all, everyone in Fire Moth doted on Griseo. Let alone scolding her, they rarely even lectured her... at most, Aponia would gently remind her.
"Um..."
"Little Griseo, don't worry too much. You're so cute, and Big Sis likes you a lot. She might not even have the heart to scold you."
Noticing the little girl's worries, Ivan moved closer with a mischievous grin and quietly offered a terrible suggestion.
"Even if Big Sis really gets angry and ignores you, I suggest you sneak into her tent tonight and play with her."
P.S.: Since more people seem to prefer watching the little girl, I'll keep writing this. Mainly because I'm afraid you'll get tired of it.
Also, I didn't have time to make up the missed chapters today, so my debt has increased by one. I currently owe you two chapters, and I'll make them up when I have time. As for my current situation, I haven't started working yet, but I'm preparing for exams and certifications... I'm desperately squeezing out time right now.
But don't worry. I'll finish my exams in mid-May, and then I'll have plenty of
time to update. That's it. Good night, everyone.
Griseo's Worries
Yelena's Arrival
"Even if Big Sis really gets angry and ignores you, I suggest you sneak into her tent tonight and play with her."
Hearing Ivan's words, Griseo froze slightly, then asked curiously in a quiet voice, "Really? If I do that, will Sister Yelena stop being angry with Griseo?"
"You brat, don't corrupt a child like that." Before Ivan could answer Griseo's question, Alexei slapped him on the head.
"What? I'm not corrupting a child! I'm just telling the truth. Little Griseo is so cute that even Big Sis won't be able to help softening up." Ivan covered his head after being hit and quietly defended himself.
"Though she is indeed very cute, that's still twisted logic!" Alexei first glanced at the adorable Griseo, then continued arguing.
"..."
Watching the two bicker before her, Alyona, nestled in Mr. Wolf's arms, had a faint glimmer flash through her pale green eyes. Who knew what she was thinking.
"How about it? Aren't the Yetis really great? Their colors are very pretty too..."
Noticing Alyona's gaze, Griseo leaned close to her ear and whispered.
"Mm, they're great..." Hearing Griseo's voice, Alyona answered instinctively.
However, when she felt the warm breath by her ear, she calmly added in her hoarse voice, "You... don't get too close to me."
"Mm..."
Hearing Alyona's calm words, Griseo gently nodded and pulled back a little.
"???)?"
But when she noticed that the girl's little ears had somehow turned completely red, a question mark slowly appeared above her head.
After being confused for a moment, Griseo suddenly understood. She lightly clapped her hands and whispered, "Are you still very cold? Your ears look like they've been frozen red. I'll have Mr. Wolf take out a hat and earmuffs for you."
?
Mr. Wolf, holding the two of them, was also very cooperative. He adjusted his posture, using one arm to support both little cuties.
Then, with his free hand, he took out a fluffy, adorable hat and earmuffs, offering them to the two girls.
"Thank you, Mr. Wolf."
After thanking him, Griseo picked up the cute hat and prepared to put it on Alyona herself.
Only then did Alyona finally react. She hurriedly waved her hands, and her voice was no longer as calm as before. "N-No need!"
"How could that be? Mama Aponia said that children who don't dress properly will get sick."
"Then, then I'll do it myself!"
As she spoke, Alyona quickly took the hat from Griseo's hands and began putting it on.
"How nice. Looks like little Griseo will have someone to keep her company from now on."
Watching the two little ones interact, Ivan said to Alexei beside him with a smile.
"Indeed. Alina said that little Griseo hasn't interacted with the other children in camp. Every day, she just stays in her tent painting. Having a little companion would be nice."
Alexei gently nodded, agreeing with his friend.
But then, as if remembering something, he turned again and carefully examined the enormous Mr. Wolf.
After watching for a while and confirming that Mr. Wolf was genuinely floating, Alexei suddenly felt that everything made sense...
"Little Griseo... I want to ask you something. You have to answer your big brother honestly, okay~?" Alexei looked at Griseo, his voice faintly eerie.
"Mm?"
Hearing this, the little girl stopped what she was doing, then turned around. A trace of confusion flashed through her eyes as she waited for him to continue.
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