Head Nurse, Want to Go for a Walk?

"I understand. If anything happens, I'll definitely tell you." Wriothesley nodded, a hint of warmth in his eyes.

"Mm, I understand." Sigewinne smiled. She knew Wriothesley was a very clever person; he could understand the meaning without too much explanation.

Perhaps in Fontaine, aside from a very small number of people with ulterior motives, there was no one who disliked Melusines. Although their race's sense of beauty did differ somewhat from that of humans, they were indeed far less calculating than humans.

So many people in Fontaine treated Melusines like children.

Wriothesley was no exception.

To him, Sigewinne was family, like a younger sister. Their relationship could not be summed up in words.

Even though Sigewinne was old enough to be his grandmother, with years to spare.

"Head Nurse, it's your day off today. Want to go for a walk?" Wriothesley looked at the sunlight outside the window and made a suggestion.

At his words, Sigewinne's ruby-like eyes gleamed, and a smile appeared on her lips. "Okay! I was just thinking of going out for a stroll too."

They had both been born in Fontaine, yet they rarely had the time to truly get to know the place. Taking this opportunity, they could go out and enjoy some different scenery.

Wriothesley and Sigewinne walked down the street, looking like a father taking his daughter out.

Mainly because Wriothesley dressed like a hardened tough guy, while the scar on his neck added an extra edge to his presence.

If not for his handsome face, most people would truly have taken him for a bloodthirsty bandit.

As for Sigewinne, she wore a blue-and-white dress. The heart-shaped backpack at her waist complemented the silver ribbon perfectly, and together with her adorable face, she made people want to protect her at first sight.

"Good morning, Aunt Millie. You look quite rosy today."

"Morning, Sigewinne! Your Grace!"

"Good morning, Grandpa Ezio. Have you been taking your medicine properly?"

"Your Grace and Sigewinne! Ah, thanks to little Sigewinne. It may be a little bitter, but the medicine really works! Would you like to come in for tea?"

"Thank you, Auntie and Grandpa, but we won't come in." Sigewinne shook her head and continued down the street.

"Good morning, Madam Chris. You look like you're in a wonderful mood today! Staying happy is part of staying healthy too."

"Good morning, Miss Fiona! I recommend washing your face with warm water. It causes the least irritation to your skin."

"Good morning, Miss Elizabeth! Your fire-element Martial Soul can harm your skin, so remember to stay hydrated."

On the street, Wriothesley and Sigewinne ran into many acquaintances, all of whom greeted them warmly. Whether young girls or elderly ladies, they all held Wriothesley and Sigewinne in high regard.

After all, this was Douluo Continent. People here were far more calculating than those in Teyvat.

They respected Wriothesley and liked Sigewinne entirely because of their personal charm.

Sigewinne alone was proof enough. She could call nearly everyone on the street by name and even knew their physical conditions inside and out.

Wriothesley was the same. He often went around helping others solve their problems. Big or small, as long as he could resolve it, he would lend a hand.

And one had to understand that Duke was not merely Fontaine's title for its highest honorary citizens. In a feudal society like Douluo Continent, a Duke was a genuine noble rank. Combined with the Soul Master system, a Duke's authority within the entire empire could practically be described as one person below the emperor and above all others.

Even the reward Xue Ye gave during the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament had only been a viscount title.

Yet Wriothesley held no noble title at all in the Heaven Dou Empire.

And if one looked back at Wriothesley's residence, one would notice where it had been built.

It was not in a noble district at all. It was surrounded by stalls and street vendors. Aside from being a little nicer than the houses around it, Wriothesley's home was no different from anyone else's.

These common folk only called Wriothesley "Duke" because Sigewinne did, so they followed her lead.

Yet the respect in their voices when they called him "Duke" surpassed that given to any real Duke.

It was already ten o'clock when she and Your Grace came out, so there were not many people on the streets. Only scattered vendors had set up stalls selling all kinds of accessories.

Yet no one along the way pointed at Sigewinne's features, which were completely different from those of humans.

Because if one ignored her tail and horns, she did not look all that different from a human child.

At first, people had merely found her a little surprising.

After all, this was Douluo Continent!

When in doubt, Martial Soul Possession.

When explanations failed, Martial Soul mutation.

When the style jumped around, the soul skill was unknown.

When the colors did not match, Martial Soul fusion.

When soul skills were not enough, invent some new ones.

Although Sigewinne treated everyone kindly, even those who looked fierce were no exception.

Sigewinne's smile would always appear before her patients, quickly soothing the fear and exhaustion within them, allowing them to calmly accept treatment and recuperation.

Even the nobles of Heaven Dou City could not find a single fault with her.

Of course, before Wriothesley's slightly fierce gaze, they did not dare find fault either.

The gates of Wriothesley and Sigewinne's little courtyard were open almost all day, making it easier for patients to come and go. That was why it was always so lively outside, though pranksters occasionally came to cause trouble.

But in the end, their teeth were usually knocked out before they were thrown outside.

And Wriothesley was not someone to be trifled with either.

Sigewinne was so beloved because of her kindness, her approachability, and her explosively adorable appearance.

Wriothesley, on the other hand, was so well-liked because of those eyes—eyes that could see through appearances to the essence beneath.

He could see through all falsehoods, see through anyone's outward face and hidden nature, and discern a person's true essence at a glance.

Wriothesley simply did not say it, nor did he reveal it.

Beneath his seemingly gentle exterior lay a heart harder than stone.

Because Sigewinne was his bottom line.

She was also the one pure land in his heart, even in this world.

So if anyone dared exploit Sigewinne's kindness to bully her, then even if they were a Prince of the empire, the vendors gathered outside would beat them half to death and throw them out without Wriothesley needing to lift a finger.

Thus, to repay the care of this "angel," the residents of Heaven Dou City had spontaneously established an unwritten rule—[Anyone who dared disrespect Sigewinne would receive a punishment harsher than Heaven Dou law.]

Whenever someone came for treatment with a fierce-looking face, the people nearby would warn them first, making sure they understood that there was someone here whom they absolutely could not offend.