The Deep Sea Era (Continued)

Then...

"Hey... it's been so long since I've come out to check things out..."

As the light faded, two figures slowly emerged from it.

One of them is someone everyone is familiar with, named Maria.

And another one...

She was a girl who didn't look very old.

He was dressed in a long white robe and had a smiling face, giving off a harmless vibe.

Behind it, there was a tail almost identical to that of the rest of the Sui Family.

"Um."

Maria merely nodded in response to the 12-year-old's excitement, showing little other reaction.

What she cared about more was Lamaline, who was staring at them in astonishment.

Maria nodded slightly and asked a question.

Are you alright?

"... Um."

Lamaline breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Maria was safe and sound.

Although she believed from the beginning that Maria would be safe with her abilities, sometimes that's just how people are.

Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you truly feel at ease.

And it was after Maria appeared that Lamaline moved her body, preparing to go over, and quietly complained to Maria.

But right next to her, Sui suddenly lay down next to Maria, staring at Lamaline with curious little eyes.

"Maria, she smells like you!"

Sui blinked, then turned and smiled at Maria, asking a question.

The two appeared to be acting very intimately, but neither Sui nor Maria seemed to see anything wrong with it.

This caused Lamaline's expression to freeze instantly.

Fortunately, Maria spoke up again before Lamaline truly jealous.

"Lamaline... is my wife."

Today, Maria can confidently announce her relationship with Lamaline.

This brought a satisfied look to Lamaline had initially been somewhat resentful.

She then calmed herself down, smiled, and slowly walked forward.

"Hello."

She spoke, her voice calm and composed, her graceful demeanor as she stood beside Maria exuding elegance.

These words, however, made Sui Weiwei's eyes widen.

"Wife..."

"What is a wife?"

As she spoke, she didn't leave Maria's body, but tilted her head and made a curious sound.

"... A wife is something that comes about after feelings have reached a certain point..."

Maria also struggled to define what a wife is, and could only offer a vague answer.

Sui blinked curiously, and under everyone's gaze, she innocently asked a question.

"Then... are we considered wives?"

For a moment, the scene fell silent.

Although the Sui Family had long been aware of the relationship between Maria and Sui, they clearly did not expect that the two were so close that they could discuss such topics.

The Rhodes Island crew members standing nearby were even more stunned, their round eyes wide with astonishment.

The Banshees, at this moment, all gazed at their leader.

What is Lamaline thinking?

Lamaline didn't think about anything.

She barely managed to keep her face straight, trying not to get angry, and looked at Maria with a complicated expression.

Although she already knew that Maria had admirers in many places, and she didn't mind competing with them, but... shouldn't these people at least be aware of the situation?

Is it okay to bring this up directly?

"..."

Maria was somewhat helpless about this.

The personality of that 20-year-old... is indeed the same as the one she had met before...

"Ha ha..."

Just as everyone's expressions changed slightly, Sui suddenly laughed.

"Just kidding... I'm not so ignorant as to not know something like this."

As she spoke, she slowly climbed off Maria and looked curiously at Lamaline in front of her.

"But I never imagined that you, Maria, would actually marry a villain... and that... is it your child?"

As he spoke, Sui turned his head to look at Logos was not far away.

For Great Beast, her perception was almost excessive.

Maria did not deny it, and nodded in agreement.

This made Sui curious, so he turned his gaze to the Sui Family members on the other side.

However, unlike Logos, the members of the Sui Family reacted to Sui in different ways.

He seemed nonchalant as he drank, but his senses never wavered.

Chongyue's expression remained calm, as if he was prepared for whatever the outcome might be.

Both Xi and Nian clearly expressed their opposition.

The millet that Maria treated, however, is in pretty good condition.

"Um..."

After glancing at it a few times, he smiled.

She didn't say anything more, turned around, and ignored them.

This piqued Maria's curiosity.

As for Maria's doubts, Sui also had her own thoughts.

"They have their own ideas... that's good."

"That's all I need to know."

As he spoke, he blinked and smiled at Maria.

"I've already said it, my thoughts are a bit different from humans... Although in terms of identity, we are mother and offspring, but... in my view, there is far from being that kind of affection between us."

"They are independent individuals, and I have no right to call myself their mother..."

His thoughts at that age were very open-minded.

She created these people from the very beginning with the intention of her own resurrection...

At the same time, let them go in my place to see the development of the Great Yan and to learn more about life called humankind.

In the end, after they were resurrected and merged into their own bodies, they were able to understand what it truly means to be human...

In other words, resurrection is the primary goal, while understanding humanity is a secondary goal.

But... after Maria intervened, she no longer needed the lives of the Sui Family members to revive her.

If that's the case, then why did she insist on devouring them back into her body?

They clearly have their own ideas and things they want to do now. If she truly considers herself a mother, then the most important thing she should do is not disturb them.

That's enough...

"Compared to all this... why did you even think of reviving me?"

As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at Maria.

If Maria resurrected herself to deal with the impending explosion of the Sui Aspect, the Year Phase would certainly not believe it.

Maria is not so lacking in military strength.

Without even thinking, she was certain that Maria had another reason for resurrecting her.

Only...

"It's not the right time yet."

Maria shook her head slightly...

"You're back?"

Inside Yharnam Hut, the Doll sat quietly, silently watching Maria return.

She spoke with a light laugh, her demeanor as always.

"Miss Sui, aren't you bringing Yharnam with you?"

The Doll was slightly surprised to see that Maria had returned alone.

As Maria's relative, she could see what Maria had experienced in the underground cavern.

She assumed that Maria's resurrection was intended to be used as a fighting force to Yharnam.

Unexpectedly, Maria simply allowed Sui to stay in the Great Yan.

This surprised her somewhat.

However, Maria also had her own ideas.

"Besides her own fighting prowess, what's even more important is her unique identity."

"I've already spoken with the Old Celestial Master and asked her to handle it... and make arrangements within the Great Yan."

"Perhaps this could win us a reliable ally..."

Maria, her eyes flickering.

The Doll, with its eyes closed, silently awaited Maria's thoughts.

After Maria came to her senses, she looked at the other person.

"The ritual is ready, are you...?"

The Doll's voice was very soft, but Maria nodded silently at that moment.

She understood what the Doll was saying, and she was indeed prepared.

It's time for this pointless farce to end.

Her goal has always been singular.

Take down Gordan!

And for that, she still has a few things to accomplish...

"Let's go..."

Maria whispered something, and silently sat down on the black wooden chair...

Eyes slowly closed...

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