Chapter 377 Was Dragged Out for Drinks.

"..."

The noisy situation didn't last long.

In fact, from the moment Maria and Aifanier truly began their fight until Maria finally defeated her with a single move, it didn't even take more than a few minutes.

But in those few short minutes, everyone present was made to realize once again what a living legend truly is!

Even against Aifanier, who can be considered the strongest fighter in the Banshee Court, she only needs one move to subdue him!

As expected of Maria!

After a while, Aifanier had finally recovered, got up from the ground... and his face looked fine.

He silently exchanged a glance with Maria before him, nodded slightly, but said nothing.

He did fail, but failing to challenge Maria doesn't mean he reconciled with Maria.

The reason for this is simply that the two of them have been separated for too long.

So much so that Aifanier found it difficult to call the person before him "father." He could only say that this battle had temporarily made him understand that Maria had not abandoned him.

The strength of someone whom even someone like her calls an enemy is unimaginable.

Fortunately, Maria didn't seem to care about any of that.

He simply nodded slightly to Aifanier in front of him.

And Aifanier also gave his own response.

He gestured again and then turned around.

Even though Maria had held back quite a bit, the suppression from that attack still made his throat hurt.

For a short time, he may even lose his voice.

Just as Aifanier was about to leave to get some rest, Maria, after thinking for a moment, stopped her.

"Wait a moment."

"Um?"

Aifanier stopped and turned his head to look at him strangely.

"I have a place... I'd like to take you there."

Maria began to speak, her tone calm.

"Place?"

Aifanier paused, instinctively glancing at her mother beside her.

But Lamaline had the same doubts at this moment.

However, she didn't say much, but simply reached out and grasped the other person's hand.

When Maria looked over, she smiled slightly, her eyes narrowed.

"... I see."

Seeing his mother like this, Aifanier paused for a few moments, then nodded slightly.

"Um."

It didn't take long before Maria returned to Yharnam with the two of them.

Upon entering Yharnam, they were met with a dark world devoid of any beauty...

The sky was dark, the moon was huge and full, and the buildings and houses were full of Gothic beauty.

And... those places that look like ruins.

"Here..."

Several people were somewhat bewildered.

Maria, who was leading the way, hesitated for a moment.

Then, he slowly began to speak.

"This... is Yharnam, my former home, and also..."

Maria paused for a moment, then turned to look at Lamaline behind her.

Lamaline, understanding perfectly, stepped forward and completed the sentence that Maria hadn't been able to say.

"Yes, our home now?"

"..."

There was no reply; Maria continued leading the way, and Lamaline could sense that Maria was in a good mood.

Is this what you want us to see?

Aifanier blinked.

This place is indeed peaceful and comfortable, but... if that's all, it seems a bit inappropriate to have called them all here.

"Not here."

In fact, this wasn't the place Maria wanted to take them.

It's simply using Yharnam as a transit point.

"Um?"

Both of them were a little confused, but seeing that Maria didn't seem inclined to explain, they both kept quiet.

Let's see what Maria decides to do next.

Continuing forward, several familiar yet unfamiliar figures soon appeared.

The familiar Doll stood in the middle of the road, its hands slightly clasped above its lower abdomen, its eyes lowered, showing utmost respect.

Meanwhile, a large orange dog girl was idly playing with the small flowers on the ground.

There was also a white Caster, standing quietly to the side.

Upon seeing Maria's arrival, the tan-faced girl's eyes lit up noticeably.

In a few quick steps, he leaped into Maria's arms.

"Maria ~"

The little girl spoke in an immature tone... but it wasn't intentional on her part.

Simply put, the girl's initial education was the same as the education Maria gave her in the Maria.

Their pronunciation habits are all from Maria's own region.

But after actually entering this world, Ceobe had to relearn pronunciation and phrases.

The two different languages were clearly difficult for the little girl to remember at the same time, which resulted in her making strange, singing-like tunes when she spoke the Maria voice.

Aifanier to the side, looked somewhat surprised.

"Ceobe?"

He had heard of this strange operator when he was on Rhodes Island.

However, due to differences in their work, the two never actually met in person.

When he returned to Rhodes Island, he heard that Ceobe had been sent to guard a certain place, and he was quite curious about it.

But I never expected...

They're here?!

"Huh?"

Ceobe clearly hadn't thought much about it.

She held Maria's waist while curiously watching the two people in their direction.

However, the little girl soon smelled Maria's scent on the two of them, and opened her eyes wide with curiosity.

Do you know her?

Maria reached out, scratched her head, and spoke calmly.

After a few moments of silence, Aifanier answered truthfully.

"I know about it, but I've never seen it."

"Yeah."

Maria didn't say much.

Lamaline, on the other hand, looked on with curiosity.

"She seems to like you a lot?"

As she spoke, Lamaline even tried to reach out and, like Maria, stroke the little girl.

But Ceobe timidly dodged it.

Ceobe wasn't a shy person, but she experienced a strange uncanny valley effect with the three people who also possessed the Maria aura.

In her mind, only one Maria was real!

"She was the first person I met in this world."

Maria spoke softly, her words calm.

Aifanier to the side, seemed somewhat puzzled.

"But... her age..."

According to her mother's description, Maria appeared and participated in the battle of Kazdel at least two hundred years ago, right?

As for Ceobe's age... although he hadn't specifically looked it up, from his memory, Ceobe wasn't anything special; his age and appearance weren't that different.

Maria's answer now is...

"Um?"

Maria did not reply, but Lamaline to the side, suddenly paused.

She glanced hesitantly at Maria, her eyes flickering.

Maria didn't answer, but turned her head away.

Doll stepped forward from the side.

"Hunter... Shall we set off now?"

"Um."

Maria nodded, which was her response.

The Doll didn't say much; after confirming its direction, it took two steps back and faded into the shadows.

It was spotless, without a single trace.

Upon witnessing this scene, Aifanier couldn't help but frown.

There is none left...

It wasn't my imagination... that woman who looked just like my father had truly vanished before my eyes!

Ah?!

Again, without any visible movement or trace of Originium Arts being activated, the opponent simply... vanished?

For a moment, Aifanier somewhat lost about all the techniques he had mastered.

Fortunately, Maria did not let this confusion last long.

Soon, the enormous Yharnam began to move.

Lamaline looked over in confusion, but Maria silently let out a long sigh.

"I 'Doll to maximum speed; perhaps we can reach our destination by tomorrow morning."

Maria's voice was calm, but she still did not explain where her destination was.