"Of course not." Richard gave a firm answer with a serious expression.
"Oh, then all right." Pandora responded somewhat disappointedly.
"All right, in any case, keeping safe is what matters most," Richard said.
Pandora nodded.
"I'm leaving."
"Goodbye."
"Mm."
Richard turned and left Eden Garden.
Pandora watched the direction Richard had gone for several seconds before slowly turning around, preparing to return to her room and calculate the mathematical model for "improving the Collective Magic Puppet."
"Tap, tap..."
Footsteps sounded as the Lich Old Man emerged from some unknown corner. Upon seeing Pandora, he greeted her and asked, "Hey, little girl, have you seen Richard? I need to talk to him about something."
"I saw him," Pandora answered.
"Where is he?"
"He's gone on a long trip. He won't be back for several days," Pandora said, flashing the Crystal Ball in her hand. "He even told me to guard the house and said I should contact him directly if anything dangerous happens."
"What!" Though still several meters away, the Lich Old Man stopped dead upon hearing Pandora's words, his expression stiffening slightly. Then he quickly strode over, his eyes widening as he shouted in dissatisfaction, "That brat Richard has gone on another... long trip..."
His voice was loud at first, but halfway through, it suddenly dropped.
He turned to glance at the door of Laboratory No. 3. Looking somewhat wary, he pulled Pandora farther away before finally asking to confirm, "That brat really went on a long trip? Isn't he worried that tree in the room might rebel?"
"He is, which is why he told me to guard the house." Pandora spoke rather proudly. "With me here, there definitely won't be any problem."
"You foolish girl." The Lich Old Man spoke in exasperation. "Don't be so confident, all right? That