Someone in Arknights, Starts as Griseo

It seemed that if nothing unexpected happened, all that was left was to wait quietly for Talulah to send someone to pick them up.

After returning to the tent, Griseo joined Lois's bored squad, as there was nothing else to do.

However, just as the little loli was about to take out her easel and paints to start drawing, that long-lost voice in her mind sounded again.

[Mission: Repel the invading enemies and ensure that over 80% of the infected in the mine survive (Mission restricted characters: Setsuna, Elysia)]

[Mission Reward: Seven Holy Thunders of Purgation]

"???)?"

After listening to the long-lost system mission, a large question mark slowly appeared above Griseo's little head.

Setting aside the mission itself, the character restriction alone left her a bit bewildered…

After a moment of reaction, Griseo hurriedly opened her status panel to check Elysia's unlock status.

As she expected, Yingjie Elysia had already been unlocked at some point…

"…"

After a moment of silence, Griseo roughly guessed when Elysia had been unlocked… Every time this happened, she felt completely helpless about the system not reminding her when characters were unlocked.

It wasn't just Elysia this time; it was the same with the snake last time… If she hadn't found it by chance, she wouldn't have even realized the character was unlocked.

After exiting the character interface, Griseo continued to look at the mission interface, studying and analyzing the current situation.

According to the mission description, the little loli estimated that the abnormality in the mine had likely been discovered.

She just didn't know if the enemies referred to in the mission were other infected who wanted to get a piece of the pie, or if it was the Ursus officials.

After all, the Ursus officials had always had wanted posters and bounties for the Yeti Squad.

As far as Griseo knew, her sister Yelena's head was actually quite valuable, even comparable to the combined bounties of many Yetis.

Then there was the fact that this mission restricted characters, which she didn't have any objections to… but there was a problem.

Griseo didn't get matching weapons for each new character she unlocked… Based on past experience, weapons or, like this time, the Seven Holy Thunders, were usually rewards for completing missions.

But that was the problem: [Setsuna] Elysia was originally a killer for Poisoned Pupae, specializing in dealing with traitors and various targets for the organization… However, even a killer needs a weapon.

Although Griseo felt that Elysia could probably crush enemies with one hand, it would be too unsightly and too troublesome…

Therefore, the little loli now had to find a way to get a weapon for Elysia, who was about to transform. It didn't have to be perfectly suited to her, but it absolutely had to exist.

"Hmm…"

As she thought, Griseo slowly cast her gaze towards Lois and the other person who was idly spacing out.

She really couldn't be blamed for setting her sights on the Yetis; the main reason was that if nothing unexpected happened, only the Yetis in this entire mine should have weapons.

The original weapons and equipment in the mine had already been collected by the Yetis, and they had done so right in front of Griseo.

But there was no helping it, as this could be considered a strategic resource.

"What's wrong? Little Griseo, your gaze is a bit scary."

Sensing the intense gaze from beside her, Lois turned her head and met the little loli's eyes. A shiver ran down her spine, and a bad premonition surfaced.

After hearing Lois's words, the other two present also cast questioning glances at Griseo.

"Um… I want a long sword."

Making eye contact with Lois, Griseo stated her request with a hint of longing in her eyes.

"?" ×3

After hearing Griseo's words, almost instantly, a large question mark appeared above the heads of both the small and the large ones simultaneously.

"…Can you tell me why?"

After a brief pause, Lois rubbed her forehead and asked again with a sense of helplessness.

She wanted to know what their little darling was up to this time…

"Because I want it."

Without even thinking, Griseo replied with a blank expression and an honest reason, truly without any pretense.

"…"

Hearing such an honest answer, Lois was momentarily speechless. She then covered her face with her hand and began to think.

This time, someone had completely silenced her.

Leos, sitting nearby, had a wry smile on his face as he watched their interaction.

"…"

Alyona, sitting next to Griseo, frowned slightly upon hearing this, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back.

"For a moment, I don't know if I should say Little Griseo is honest, or…"

"Forget it, forget it. I don't know what you want a weapon for, but it's fine to give you one for self-defense."

After covering her face for a long time, Lois finally moved her hand away and said softly to Griseo in a tone of extreme helplessness.

She felt so helpless, not because Griseo wanted a weapon, but because the little loli's honesty and directness caught her off guard.

Honestly, Lois had lived in this Ursus snowfield for so long, seen all sorts of people, witnessed all kinds of cruelty, and endured much hardship herself.

But she had never met a child as innocent, pure, and simple as Griseo…

And every time this happened, Lois would be reminded again of Griseo's unusual background.

Because a child like this couldn't possibly be raised by an ordinary family; at best, they must come from a very wealthy one.

What's more, the little loli's abilities were also very special and powerful…

"Thank you, Sister Lois…"

Upon hearing Lois agree, a faint gleam flickered in Griseo's violet eyes, as brilliant as stars.

"You truly are~"

Seeing the little loli's adorable demeanor, most of Lois's helplessness dissipated. She couldn't help but reach out and pinch her soft, tender little cheek.

Leos, sitting nearby, dropped the exasperated expression he'd been wearing when Lois actually agreed. He raised an eyebrow slightly, a strange look on his face.

ps: No one is sending me fan art, and no one is urging me on, which makes me feel like not many people are reading. I'm so sleepy. I'll try to write the second chapter faster. Please hurry me along—

Chapter 44: [Setsuna] Sakura

"So, little Griseo, what kind of long sword are you looking for? Actually, for a cutie like you, I think a short sword or a dagger would be more suitable," Lois said, retracting her hand and asking softly.

"Hmm… I don't know? Actually, it's not for me to use."

Hearing this, Griseo blinked slightly, her tone carrying a hint of uncertainty.

This time, upon hearing the little loli's words, a flash of understanding crossed Leos's eyes. He spoke up before Lois, asking softly, "So that's how it is… Little one, you're looking for a weapon for your companion, aren't you?"

"!"

Leos's sudden words startled Griseo, a flicker of panic in her eyes.

"I see! No wonder, little Griseo, you needed a weapon even with Mr. Wolf and the others protecting you. You were looking for it for your companions," Lois exclaimed, clapping her hands together as she finally understood.

"...???)?"

At this moment, Griseo's feelings slowly

shifted from panic to confusion, and then back to calm.

To be honest, if Lois hadn't followed up immediately, the little loli would have thought her purpose for wanting a weapon and her identity had been exposed.

"The weapons are in this warehouse. Since it's for your companion, Griseo, you can choose one yourself. Hmm… Alyona can also pick a weapon for self-defense."

With that, Lois hopped off her seat and walked towards the weapon storage area. She soon pulled out a large chest filled with various armaments.

Seeing this, the two little ones quickly stood up and walked over.

After staring at the chest of weapons for a while, Griseo finally chose a long sword that was at least usable and put it into her system space.

With Lois's permission, Alyona also picked out a sharp dagger for self-defense.

After the two children finished selecting their weapons, Lois pushed the chest back to its original position.

With the weapon issue resolved, Griseo began to ponder the last point of this mission… an 80% survival rate.

This left the little loli somewhat confused. When the system specifically pointed this out, it almost certainly meant that if she didn't intervene, the attrition rate of the rescued Infected would be very high.

There could only be two reasons for such a result: either the enemies this time were extremely difficult to deal with or incredibly numerous, causing Sakura to make mistakes and allow some to escape.

Or, the environment would be extremely harsh, and many Infected wouldn't survive long enough to return to the Reunion camp.

However, Griseo felt it was likely a combination of both…

After analyzing for a while, the little loli stopped thinking about it. She realized that once she had analyzed the situation clearly, there was no need to continue speculating.

At this point, it was time to send someone out to scout the situation.

After all, where were the enemies now? How many were there? Had they split into multiple groups? Griseo knew none of this yet.

Moreover, she had a concern that made her want to ascertain the enemy's situation more quickly.

Her concern was that the people Talulah had sent might coincidentally run into this group of enemies… that would be truly troublesome.

Thinking this, the little loli blinked her big eyes, stood up again, and softly said, "I'm going out again. I'll be back soon, don't worry."

"Go ahead. Be careful."

"Mm, little one, remember to be safe."

With the experience from last time, the two Yetis didn't react much this time, agreeing quite readily.

"Do you need me to accompany you?"

Compared to the two Yetis who readily agreed, Alyona looked at Griseo with her light green eyes and asked softly.

"No, I'll be back soon. Alyona, just wait for me." Hearing Alyona's words, Griseo gently shook her little head.

If it were like before, she would have gladly brought her companion along, but this time she would pass… after all, it was somewhat of her own little secret.

Griseo then quickly trotted out. Time was of the essence, and no one knew when the enemy might arrive, so the sooner the better.

This time, just like last time, she avoided the others and plunged into the woods again.

Of course, Griseo had no intention of personally undertaking this reconnaissance mission this time... at least, "Griseo" wouldn't.

A flash of ice-blue light, and Setsuna, with her pink hair, long fox ears, and similarly scantily clad outfit as Griseo, appeared in the world.

Before the little loli could say anything, Sakura smiled gently at her and said, "It's been a long time, Griseo."

"Mhm, it's been a while, Sister Sakura... I have something I need to ask of you." Hearing this, Griseo lightly nodded her little head before speaking.

Before Griseo could elaborate, Sakura preemptively said with a smile, "I already know. Leave this mission to me, don't worry."

After all, no matter how different their thoughts or thought processes might be, the two were, in the end, of one heart.

In this situation, Sakura naturally understood the mission and the current circumstances. She was determined to obtain this mission, or rather, the Seven Holy Thunders of Purgation.

Then, with a flick of Sakura's slender wrist, the long sword Griseo had just acquired from the warehouse appeared in her hand.

Upon holding the weapon, Sakura's gentle demeanor changed in an instant, becoming sharp and fierce.

"Mhm, I trust you, Sister Sakura. I'll have my companions keep a closer watch as well and will inform you immediately if there's any news."

Facing Sakura, who exuded an aura of reliability, Griseo wasted no more words.

"Alright, then you should head back, Griseo."

Nodding gently, Sakura, gripping the sword, gave a final instruction before stopping there. She put force into her feet and quickly left the area.

"..."

After watching the other person leave, Griseo no longer stood there foolishly. She retraced her steps and headed back towards the warehouse.

The little loli, lost in thought, clearly didn't notice that a pair of eyes had been watching her from afar, even seeing her enter and exit the woods.

ps: So many people. I definitely don't judge popularity based on forum posts alone, but if people are urging me, I do write faster.

I've been very busy these past few days. After the novel goes on sale, I'll start fulfilling the bounty requests and will write more. Then, you urge me, and I might not write much, but I'll write early.