Shirayuki

(The fate of the world, of humanity, is in your hands. Your own fate, Emu Hojo, will be changed by you yourself.)

"Miss Shirayuki, I'm not some good... bad person. I won't persecute Madam Fumizuki."

Bai Ye did not turn around, merely sighing helplessly.

"I know."

The girl's cold voice came from behind him. It was Shirayuki, the ninja.

When Bai Ye had left the reception room, he had already noticed Shirayuki following behind him.

She had not even used ninja techniques to conceal her sounds or movements, simply following Bai Ye openly.

Even if she had tried to sneak around, Bai Ye would have noticed and dragged her out. Shirayuki knew all too well how sharp Bai Ye's senses were, so she did not bother putting on an act.

Bai Ye sighed again. A strange yet cool ninja following behind him had drawn the attention of quite a few Rhodes Island operators.

Higashi ninjas were quite rare, and Shirayuki, with her black mask and white bangs covering her right eye, possessed a distinctive air.

What was more, the girl carried an outrageously huge heavy shuriken on her back.

The odd pairing of Bai Ye and Shirayuki made many passing operators turn their eyes their way.

"Sorry."

Perhaps realizing that she had caused Bai Ye trouble, Shirayuki apologized softly before explaining:

"The princess has reunited with her family. I don't need to stay inside."

"It was stuffy. I wanted to take a walk."

"With Miss here, the princess is safe."

Shirayuki's words were brief, but her pace was measured. Unlike Shaw's tongue-twisting speed, Shirayuki spoke in a way that conveyed her meaning with considerable clarity.

Moreover, contrary to Bai Ye's established impression, Shirayuki might have been concise, but she was not taciturn.

When they reached the cafeteria entrance, Shirayuki, with