Someone on Rhodes Island, Starting as Griseo

Griseo nodded obediently at Mobius's words, her large eyes filled with trust.

"Alright, that's enough for now. Go back and eat lunch."

As Mobius finished speaking, she withdrew her hand.

The ground was now covered in black mud with a hint of green, and in the next instant, Mobius dove into the mud, disappearing before Griseo.

"...Goodbye, Aunt Mobius."

Griseo showed no surprise at the situation, merely offering a serious farewell.

Then, she lifted her feet and left without any hesitation.

After returning to the camp, Griseo went back to her tent, gathered her companions, and then they all headed to the bonfire for lunch.

That noon, Talulah and Alina didn't forget to ask about Sakura, who had been a constant source of curiosity for them.

Griseo answered all their questions, but whether they believed her or how much they believed was of little consequence to the little loli.

However, Griseo herself felt that few people would believe her when she spoke of Sakura's strength.

This was because such things were beyond their understanding, and people generally wouldn't believe it without seeing it with their own eyes.

Especially for stubborn individuals like Patriot and Yelena, gaining their approval and support would require demonstrating corresponding strength.

ps: Today was truly absurd, a real literal deadline... the submission was due at 6 PM.

But now I'm finally free and can update with 2000 words per chapter. If there are any typos, please refresh the page; I've already corrected them.

Honestly, if I had any sick leave left, I would have definitely taken yesterday off. A new character is going to appear soon, and I haven't fully grasped them yet, so I need time to understand.

Book recommendation: "The Bad Women Regretted Me After My Death" The death of Fang Ling, the Mad God, sent humanity into a frenzy because they didn't thank her.

As everyone knew, after Fang Ling eliminated the Sitting-Forgetful Immortals, killed the demons from beyond the heavens, and brought about the twilight of the gods, humanity had once again become the masters of the world—if not for her.

Therefore, everyone was satisfied with this outcome, except for the wicked women who had thoroughly exploited Fang Ling:

The last remaining immortal in the world spent her days reminiscing about her childhood with Fang Ling, regretting how they had slowly drifted apart, and how she had sacrificed herself to destroy the Heavenly Dao.

The princess of a fallen ancient kingdom became obsessed with searching for Fang Ling's traces, regretting not cherishing their journey together and even inducing her to seek revenge on the gods.

The number one assassin in the world laid down her weapons and cultivated herself for Fang Ling's sake, regretting that although she had always been by her side, she had betrayed her out of a craving for her flesh and blood.

Ultimately, these wicked women decided to go back to the past, back to the time when they could still embrace their lover.

However, the current Fang Ling would no longer open her heart to them.

Chapter 65: Interlude

For the next few days, apart from a few minor incidents, Griseo's life was quite peaceful.

She spent most of her days with Alyona, painting, and playing with the Yetis. Oh, and through telepathy, she occasionally received updates on Serpent's situation.

The reason for this tranquility was naturally the impending relocation of the camp. Although there were still many internal affairs within the camp, long-range missions were temporarily suspended.

Griseo herself couldn't be of much help with the camp's internal matters; at most, she would ask her companions to lend a hand.

However, there was one incident that caused quite a stir, but the outcome was quite good in the little loli's opinion.

As for what this incident was, it was when most of the camp personnel were relocating, Patriot invited Griseo—no, he invited her companions for a spar.

?

Ever since before, Patriot had learned of the strength of the little loli's companions through various accounts and provided information, but he had never found an opportunity or a suitable venue to test them.

It was the same reason as not fighting with Sakura back then; once they fought, unless they went to a very distant place, innocent people would inevitably be affected.

If he chose to control his power, Patriot wouldn't be able to obtain the results he desired, which was why he had never acted.

Therefore, with most of the camp personnel having already evacuated due to the relocation, Patriot finally had the chance for such a test.

The commotion of this spar did not exceed Patriot's expectations; the testing grounds were devastated within a small radius, and even areas farther away were affected.

However, the outcome this time, in a sense, truly overturned Patriot's perception of Griseo and the unknown organization behind her.

Because Patriot lost.

As the battle dragged on and he gradually unleashed his full power, he was still defeated by the azure knight, and he could feel that the knight fighting him still had considerable strength left.

What truly silenced Patriot afterward was Griseo lightly waving her paintbrush, causing azure colors to emerge and almost instantly repair the damage the knight had sustained from him...

In the end, Griseo, through her (?), strength, gained Patriot's recognition in this battle.

It also allowed Patriot and others to see Griseo and Sakura not just as hearsay or superficial impressions, but to truly understand them.

After this interlude, Griseo followed Patriot to the new Reunion camp and resumed her peaceful days.

Even though life was peaceful, the little loli hadn't forgotten about W and her group of mercenaries. She was quietly waiting for their arrival.

While Griseo was a bit reluctant to interact with W, if it meant unlocking the Herrscher of Reason, the little loli would probably have to grit her teeth and go through with it.

Another early morning. Thin sunlight filtered through the clouds, adding a touch of warmth to the cold, icy plains.

Griseo woke up naturally at her usual time. After waiting a bit for Alyona, they washed up together before leaving the tent to have breakfast.

Honestly, if Griseo was still groggy before stepping out of the tent, the moment she faced the biting wind blowing towards her... she was completely wide awake.

The two didn't walk for long before arriving at the campfire. With practiced ease, they found Talulah and the others and sat down with them.

"Good morning, little Griseo, Alyona."

"Morning~"

"You two are up so early~"

"Good morning, everyone..."

Griseo blinked her large, violet eyes in response to the greetings from the group.

Alyona, sitting beside her, was even more concise, without any extra words. After giving a slight nod to those greeting her, she softly said, "Morning, everyone..."

However, they had all gotten used to each other over the past few days. Both Talulah's group and the Yetis were accustomed to Alyona's reserved personality and didn't mind it at all.

After all, they had discovered that the little white bear Griseo had rescued was also a good child. In fact, she was quite promising...

That's right, Alyona had awakened her Originium Arts when she escaped the mine earlier. However, Griseo had protected her very well afterward, so she hadn't used them since.

Upon learning this, both Talulah, Yelena, and the Yetis wanted to nurture Alyona.

But because she was only 14 years old, quite thin, and her injuries hadn't fully healed, no one had acted on it yet.

Of course, the only thing being hindered by various factors was her combat training. And someone had already set their sights on Alyona... and was now planning to make their move.

After the group finished their lively breakfast, Talulah, her smile gone at some point, looked at Griseo with a serious expression, organizing her thoughts.

There was another very important matter she hadn't told the two little ones yet.

If it were just Alyona, Talulah wouldn't have felt too concerned, but with Griseo involved, it was different. She felt it was necessary to give them a proper warning to avoid any mishaps later.

"Hm?"

Perhaps it was Talulah's intense gaze, but Griseo quickly sensed it. She tilted her little head slightly and looked back curiously.

"Cough cough..."

Talulah, caught off guard by Griseo's innocent gaze, couldn't help but cough lightly to cover her embarrassment before speaking:

"I have something to tell you two, especially you, little one. Keep it in mind."

"What is it?"

Hearing this, Griseo blinked her big eyes, a flicker of confusion crossing them, and she prepared to listen intently.

Alyona was similar. She also looked up at Talulah, quietly waiting for her answer.

The surrounding group, as if guessing what it was about, also quieted down, watching the scene unfold.

"What you need to be careful of is..."

ps: Yay, my 2000-character chapters are back! I don't have to write endless long chapters anymore. Not only are there fewer of them, but they're also slower to write and harder to check and revise.

There's another chapter coming. I'll see if I can finish it before midnight. Let's hurry.

Chapter 66: Precautions and Guests

"What you need to be careful of is not to wander around today. If possible, you should stay in the tent, or stay with Alina."

Looking at the two cute children in front of her, Talulah's tone softened, and she gently instructed them.

"Mhm... Talulah, can you tell me why?"

Although Griseo had heard Talulah's precautions, she was still a bit confused. At the same time, she had a guess in mind, but it still needed to be confirmed.

"That... because a large group of guests will be arriving at the camp today. In fact, if possible, it would be best for you to avoid contact with them not just today, but usually as well."

Talulah was slightly taken aback by Griseo's question. After a moment of hesitation, she revealed the reason.

Although the people arriving today were invited by her and would likely join Reunion soon, it didn't stop Talulah from not wanting Griseo to interact with them, especially after knowing the little loli's characteristics.

If she had known before, she might have been less strict, considering the strength of Griseo's companions. But now that she knew, she intended to enforce strict precautions.

In fact, it wasn't just Talulah; others felt the same way.

After all, none of Griseo's close friends, including Talulah, wanted to see her be forced to be tainted by something negative and turn for the worse.

Of course, this wasn't discrimination against the guests and future colleagues. It was mainly because... their reputations were too notorious, forcing Talulah and the others to take it seriously.

Otherwise, if we're careless and make a mistake, our little darling might get corrupted.

"Okay... I understand."

Hearing this, Griseo paused for a moment. After understanding Talulah's intention, she gently nodded her little head and agreed.

;!

Talulah's answer this time pretty much confirmed the little loli's guess that had been forming in her mind since just now... W and the others were coming. To be precise, Sarkaz mercenaries were coming.

However, even though Griseo understood Talulah's good intentions, she still had to find an opportunity to secretly make contact.

Never mind W, just for Mudrock, she had to try...

Honestly, at times like these, Griseo would suddenly realize that she didn't seem like a good child. Ever since joining Reunion, she had found herself doing many things behind everyone's back.

Good, bad, things she could talk about, things she couldn't... there were already quite a few.

But there were many things Griseo couldn't help but do or give up on... For example, if she completely ignored this situation and let the Sarkaz big sister go, she wouldn't know when they would meet again.

It might even be as enemies the next time they met... The little loli found the thought terrifying.

So she was definitely going to sneak away from Rhodes Island!

"Alyona, you're older than the little one, so you're the big sister. Keep an eye on her for me and don't let her run around."

Although Griseo had obediently agreed, Talulah felt uneasy for some reason. So she turned to Alyona beside her and said.

Actually, before Alyona mentioned her age, no one expected her to be 14 years old...

Because the girl was too small and frail. Severe malnutrition had not only left her skin and bones but also stunted her development, making her look nothing like a 14-year-old.

;@

"Mhm... I will."

Hearing this, Alyona didn't immediately agree. Instead, she first looked at the cute little loli beside her with her light green eyes before agreeing.