{I don't remember some of the Frost Moon Scions' NPC names very clearly, so I'll mainly describe the key story characters.}
"Up ahead is the settlement of the Frost Moon Scions, who worship the Moon Goddess. I need to remind you all that faith in the Moon Goddess is very important to the locals here."
"Follow me. Let's go say hello to the people here."
"Oh, right. The reindeer and some of the small animals here have also developed a unique intelligence after being steeped in lunar crystallization force for so long. If possible, could you all avoid hurting those little animals?"
"The Frost Moon Scions' Saintess, Rauma, has a very rare natural affinity for animals. Rumor has it she can communicate with all sorts of little animals."
Sandrone shared what she knew with everyone.
"That's right. They say that Saintess has an extraordinary affinity for little animals and can even command them to do her bidding."
"Sometimes, I really envy that ability. If I could get little animals to help me gather intelligence, it would greatly improve the Secret Research Institute's efficiency at obtaining information."
Nefer practically wept with envy over Rauma's ability. Commanding all sorts of little animals without being shunned by them-what a wonderful ability!
"An affinity for animals? I envy that ability too."
"I'm sure you all know I'm an artificial human. I don't have the scent molecules produced by the various hormones unique to humans."
"To most animals, I'm actually just a terrifying lump of iron that moves..."
Sandrone actually really liked little animals. Unfortunately, her inherent characteristics and scent were nothing like those of an ordinary human, so little animals were almost invariably wary of her and rejected her. This had always been a sore spot she found difficult to accept.
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