Staying Up Late to Meet a Deadline

But this was the first time they had ever seen something of this scale.

Naturally, he couldn't resist his curiosity.

The Doctor and Kal'tsit were also standing there, gazing at the distant city with serious expressions.

Not far behind them, Nian was shaking the scroll in his hand, looking somewhat bored.

"So why are you hiding in places like this all day? We're about to meet Big Brother and the others... You don't want Big Brother to punch you and shatter your painted world again, do you?"

"..."

The scroll didn't speak, but it swayed slightly a few times, expressing its dissatisfaction.

The person next to him was still all smiles.

After a while, once she was sure Xi Zhen wouldn't come out, she casually hung the item around her waist, turned around, and went to the woman in yellow and blue.

"How's it going, Sister Shu? Have you got everything sorted out here?"

That's about enough.

After taking stock of the goods on his tablet, Shu let out a long sigh of relief and nodded and smiled at Amiya and the others who had come closer after watching the Hundred Stoves.

"Thanks to you all so much this time, otherwise, I don't know when this batch of food would have been delivered to the Hundred Stoves."

"It would be heartbreaking if, during a precious family reunion holiday, everyone was starving."

"It's nothing... just something I did on the spur of the moment."

Amiya waved her hands in response to Shu's heartfelt thanks, looking somewhat uncomfortable.

They were just helping out as a sideline.

They had originally planned to go to Hundred Stoves.

On their journey, they happened to encounter Shu and his group, whose equipment had broken down for some unknown reason.

After thinking for a while, they also decided to lend a helping hand and help the other person get into the Hundred Stoves.

There's really not much to say about the matter itself.

But Shu's gratitude was very clear.

She nodded and then extended her hand.

With a faint glimmer of light, she took out a basket of bright orange carrots.

"We don't have much to thank you for... but if you don't mind, the grain in warehouse number 13 is all grown by ourselves, you can take as much as you want!"

Shu smiled and reached out to pat Amiya's head.

Upon seeing Amiya's slender and astonishing figure, she also expressed a sense of admiration.

It's really not easy...

Look how hungry the child is.

I can't even tell the front from the back!

Thinking of this, Shu couldn't resist her caring heart and decided to prepare some food for the other person.

Upon hearing this, Amiya quickly waved her hand, indicating that it wasn't necessary.

A hint of lingering fear was also visible on his face.

To be fair, the food made with millet was indeed delicious, and they really enjoyed it.

Only...

The amount of millet prepared was far too much!

Thinking back, when Amiya first witnessed the other person's cooking skills, she saw them bring out a large plate of fried rice and assumed it was for everyone.

But she later found out that the fried rice was served individually!

That plate is bigger than Hoshiguma- san's shield!

When Amiya first saw it, her ears even perked up.

From that moment on, she never dared to readily believe Shu's suggestion to eat whatever she wanted...

"Don't be shy, you're still growing, you should eat more."

Shu smiled, his tone extremely friendly.

Amiya's expression grew increasingly subtle and hesitant.

But at that moment, a slender woman in black slowly walked over.

"You guys have such a good relationship."

She spoke, her tone gentle and serene.

Her scarlet eyes possessed an extremely unique color, and her long, white hair cascaded down her body, complementing her distinctive silk sleeves and highlighting her dazzling, cold beauty...

Beside her, the man recognized by Rhodes Island as a master of Originium Arts was just a well-behaved young man, quietly keeping her company.

"Ah... you've arrived."

Upon seeing each other, the Doctor and Kal'tsit didn't seem to have much of an opinion, but Amiya became somewhat nervous.

A pair of long ears stood taut and straight.

The woman simply covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Don't be nervous, Miss Amiya..."

"Ah... yes..."

Amiya's ears twitched slightly.

Although the other person told her not to be nervous, she still couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

The reason for this is that the other party's demeanor and identity are too special.

So much so that she couldn't help but see the shadow of another person in the other person...

"To be honest, the changes here aren't as significant as I imagined, Lord Kal'tsit."

After a brief exchange with Maria, the woman turned to look at the Doctor and Kal'tsit, who were still in a daze. Her calm tone revealed that the two were old acquaintances.

Of course, she had some goodwill towards the Doctor, but not so much towards Kal'tsit.

It's not just about the time they led the attack on Kazdel.

Another issue is the other party's concealment...

If it weren't for her own good child speaking up, she might still be waiting foolishly in the Banshee Valley.

Although she was used to waiting, she wouldn't mind taking the initiative to try if given the chance.

"Certainly."

Kal'tsit's tone was calm, and her eyes showed little change.

After glancing at the other person a few times, she lowered her eyes again.

The man standing nearby realized that these people were preparing to discuss something important, and understanding the situation, he turned and left.

On the contrary, Shu stared blankly at the tall woman in front of her.

The blood in her body was circulating, as if reminding her of something.

"Um?"

The woman named Lamaline blinked, turned her head, and smiled at the other person.

"What's wrong?"

"This... no... it's nothing."

Shu didn't know what was wrong with him.

After hesitating for a while, she shook her head.

"It's just... you look a lot like someone I know."

"Yeah?"

Lamaline covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Her scarlet eyes calmly gazed at Shu, and the two looked at each other.

In a daze, Shu suddenly saw the reflection of another person in the other person's eyes...

A reflection of someone she found truly difficult to evaluate and describe...

"Me too."

Lamaline chuckled softly, her eyes narrowing slightly, revealing a mysterious smile.

Shu clearly had something else he wanted to say or ask.

But these questions only lingered in her mind for a few moments before she suppressed them.

The people from the Sui Office had already arrived not far away.

They need to go there to register and report.

After glancing back at the Banshees named Lamaline a few more times, she shook her head and left with Nian beside her.

Meanwhile, the Doctor and others gradually left the scene due to work requirements.

Before long, Lamaline and a few of her maids remained.

As for those beside her...

"Mother..."

Logos blinked, glanced at the receding figure of the millet, and then looked at Lamaline in front of him.

"On that person's body..."

"I know."

As someone who received Maria's blood, how could Lamaline not sense it?

On the body of that person named Shu...

Flowing...

It's Maria's blood!

"That guy..."

Lamaline silently clenched her fists, her smile finally crumbling.

It's infidelity, isn't it?!

It's definitely cheating!

That Maria...

Thinking of this, Lamaline clenched her fists.

But a moment later, she transformed back into the composed Banshees, her demeanor and manners impeccable.

She chuckled softly, looking at the maids in front of her.

As warriors carefully selected by Lamaline, they naturally nodded in agreement.

This time...

They will absolutely not let their princess run away again!

331

Chapter 331 Staying up all night to finish the manuscript.

Inside the Hundred Stoves restaurant.

Maria randomly picked a shop that looked somewhat familiar and went inside.

The menu items are no longer displayed on the door; instead, they are recorded in a stack of small notebooks.

It's worth mentioning that, in addition to the individual dishes, there's also an extra little item...