In Arknights, I Became Griseo at the Start

"Alright, I understand. Go get busy."

After listening to the squad member's explanation, Yelena nodded, then turned and left.

Although she had heard the squad member's account, Yelena still intended to see Griseo's condition for herself.

Only by seeing it with her own eyes could she truly put her mind at ease.

With that in mind, Yelena quickened her pace and soon arrived at the warehouse. After entering, a trace of satisfaction flashed through her eyes at the sight of the supplies inside.

Although a Yeti Squad member had already reported the inventory numbers to her, she could not help but feel happy after seeing them for herself.

After all, supplies on this snowfield were truly scarce...

"Mm."

Although she had not yet seen who was coming, Griseo sensed a familiar presence. The little cowlick on her head perked up, and she stopped eating as she looked toward the warehouse entrance.

"What is it? Why did you suddenly stop?"

Seeing Griseo's movement, Lois, who was eating beside her, paused slightly before curiously following the little girl's gaze.

At first, she did not see anything, but before long, a familiar figure entered her sight.

"Ah, so it's Big Sis. Come to think of it, I probably shouldn't be surprised. This little one can always sense Big Sis before the rest of us."

As she spoke, Lois turned her gaze back to Griseo, looking somewhat helpless.

"Good evening... Sister Yelena." Watching Yelena walk toward her, Griseo softly greeted her.

Yelena looked at the small bowl in the little girl's arms, which was nearly no longer steaming, and frowned slightly as she gently reminded her, "Mm, good evening, little Griseo. Alright, stop staring at me and eat quickly. It'll get cold soon."

"Okay..."

"So, why did you come over, Big Sis? Is something the matter? Checking the supplies, or something else?"

Unlike Griseo, who lowered her head and obediently continued eating, Lois finished her meal in a few bites, wiped her mouth, and curiously looked at her big sister.

"I just came to check on Griseo. I was a little worried. You know what things are like outside. And you're a little short-handed here, so once Ivan and the others are done, I'll have someone else come over to keep you company."

Meeting her squad member's curious gaze, Yelena lightly shook her head and openly stated why she had come.

"It's fine. Things are alright here too; nobody has made any suspicious moves. Besides, little Griseo is here." After hearing her big sister's words, Lois briefly explained the earlier situation.

"Even with Griseo here, you still need to be careful. Infected are not always good people..."

"Mm, I will."

While the two spoke, Griseo also finished her dinner and filled her little belly.

After finishing her meal, she gently set her bowl aside, then raised her little face, still covered with a few crumbs, to look at Yelena as though she had something else to say.

"Heh, why do you eat like such a little kitten?" Seeing Griseo's adorable appearance, Yelena could not help but laugh softly.

She then walked over, took out a handkerchief, and gently wiped the little kitten's mouth before softly asking, "Is there anything else little Griseo wants to tell her big sister?"

Griseo raised her little head and let Yelena gently wipe her mouth. Only then did she calmly say, "Sister Yelena is going to send someone back to find Talulah later, right?"

"...Right. Griseo is so smart."

Hearing Griseo's question, Yelena was briefly taken aback. Then she patted the little girl's head and praised her.

If it had been a couple of days ago, Yelena might have still kept it from her. After all, no matter how special a child was, a child was still a child.

But starting tonight, she had put away her adult "arrogance" and no longer regarded the little one as merely a child.

In that case, there was no harm in telling her many things... especially something so easy to guess.

"Then, if that's the case, do you need me to call my companions out to help?" Feeling the pat on her head, Griseo thought for a moment before asking again.

"Does little Griseo mean that Tyrant?"

"No. Actually, besides Mr. Wolf and Uncle Tyrant, Griseo has several other companions." At this point, Griseo paused slightly before continuing.

"If it's to help transport things, or protect someone while they take things back, I think Driver Sister and Attendant Mister can help."

As Griseo's voice fell, two azure creations—one tall, one short—silently appeared beside her, awaiting her orders.

"This..."

The two people present were both slightly stunned as they stared at the two "people" who had suddenly appeared.

Chapter 40: Influence

"Looks like little Griseo has quite a lot of companions. When there's a chance, introduce them all to us properly."

"Mm, next time I'll introduce them to you. Mr. Wolf and the others are all wonderful companions."

The moment Lois brought this up, Griseo immediately perked up, happiness appearing in her violet eyes.

"Haha, then it's settled. Pinky promise—whoever lies is a puppy."

Seeing Griseo agree, Lois laughed heartily and held out her little finger.

"Mm, whoever lies is a puppy."

Griseo lightly nodded, then hooked her little finger around Lois's and gave it a shake.

After making this small promise, the little girl withdrew her hand and turned to look at the companions behind her.

"Um, Attendant Mister, Driver Sister, could I trouble you to go outside and help as well?" After thinking for a moment, Griseo blinked her large eyes and softly asked.

"..."

Upon hearing Griseo's request, the two reacted exactly like the knight had. Without a second thought, they quickly nodded.

Then, after Driver and Attendant gracefully bowed to their little princess, they briskly headed out of the warehouse to help.

"Little Griseo, will sending them all out have any effect on you?" Watching Driver and Attendant leave, Yelena asked with a trace of helplessness in her eyes.

Although having helpers was certainly a good thing, these helpers could not be considered real people. They were more like creations, and Yelena feared that using them too much might affect Griseo.

After all, she had always suspected that the little girl's companions had all been born from her Originium Arts.

Since using Originium Arts surely consumed something, and these were so powerful besides...

Yelena's words made Lois realize this as well. She turned her gaze toward the little girl and waited for her answer.

"???)?"

Hearing this, Griseo was stunned for quite a while before she understood what Yelena meant by affecting her.

"There won't be any effect."

After realizing it, the little girl lightly shook her head and answered.

This was also Griseo telling the truth. Although both Mr. Wolf and her other companions had indeed been drawn by her, and the power they used was based on her...

They truly would not affect the little girl herself.

Even if all of these companions were defeated, Griseo would not be harmed because of it. Furthermore, she could expend power and colors to draw them back again.

"Really?"

Perhaps because Griseo had taken too long to react just now, combined with what common sense told them, Yelena and Lois both found it somewhat hard to believe.

"Mm, it's true. Mama Aponia said that good children cannot lie."

Noticing the expressions in their eyes, Griseo first nodded her little head. Then she looked at them with her earnest eyes and said so.

After meeting Griseo's serious gaze for a while, Yelena ultimately chose to trust her.

"We believe little Griseo. But if you feel unwell, remember to stop and tell us."

"That's right, that's right. If anything happens later, remember to tell your big sisters."

After hearing her big sister, Lois nodded in agreement.

"Mm, I know... Yawn..."

Before Griseo could finish speaking, she let out a huge yawn.

In the short few days since arriving here, the little girl had already stayed up for two nights in a row. It was not enough to harm her body, but it still gave her the strange feeling that her schedule had been turned upside down.

"It's getting late. I'll find a place to make you a bed."

Watching the little cutie yawn until tears came to her eyes, Yelena's gaze once again held helplessness and an affection she had not noticed herself.

"No need. I can sleep with Alyona. Sisters, you should rest early too. If anything comes up, you can ask Mr. Wolf and the others. They're very reliable, yawn..."

As she spoke, Griseo covered her mouth with her little hand and yawned hugely again.

At this moment, Lois also urged, "Alright, we know you like Big Sis, but it's already so late. Go to sleep."

As she spoke, she pointed toward the innermost corner of the warehouse.

"Mm, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow, little Griseo."

"Have a wonderful dream, Griseo."

After saying goodbye to the two one last time, Griseo no longer hesitated and slowly walked toward the warehouse corner.

After weaving past numerous supplies, she saw a small temporary bed made from many boxes in the corner, along with a slightly raised blanket atop it.

Earlier, while the two little ones had leaned against each other, Alyona had gradually relaxed her tense nerves and fallen asleep, deeply asleep at that.

At that time, Lois had directly put together a simple bed in the corner, laid down bedding she had found in the mine, and carefully placed Alyona on it.

As for why Griseo had not gone to sleep with her then... the reason was simple: she had still been hungry.

Although she knew the person in bed was wearing earmuffs, Griseo still instinctively softened her footsteps as she walked over.

Then, she carefully lifted the blanket and quietly slipped beneath it.

However, not long after Griseo crawled in, a warm body suddenly pressed against her and gently hugged her.

All of a

sudden, being held like that, the little girl instantly stopped moving. After all, she knew Alyona was injured, and it would be bad if she accidentally tore open her wound.

"Good night, Alyona..."

After softly murmuring that one last time, Griseo closed her violet eyes.

"Although I knew this trip would take a while, Yelena and the Yeti Squad still haven't returned after all this time."

Sitting in the tent, Alina had already been extremely anxious because Griseo had vanished. Now, she was completely unable to sleep.

"Don't worry too much. Yelena is quite strong. I think they probably just found a place to settle down first, since the snow outside is still quite heavy." As she spoke, Talulah looked outside through the window...

"And if they still don't return, I'll send people to look for them. You, on the other hand, still have to teach the children tomorrow, so you should rest early."

"Mm, I understand."

Although Alina agreed after hearing Talulah's reassurance, the worry on her face did not lessen in the slightest.

Chapter 41: Good Morning Snuggle?

Dawn broke over the snowfield, and the sun slowly emerged. It looked like a rare spell of good weather. At some point, last night's heavy snowfall had quietly stopped, leaving only thick white frost on the ground.

"Mm..."

With a soft whimper, Alyona slowly opened her somewhat dazed eyes. Then, upon feeling the warmth surrounding her, her mind buzzed... and she instinctively widened her eyes, wanting to sit up.

But once she clearly saw the "thing" she was holding, she forcibly stopped herself and stiffened, not daring to move.