Paul had barely finished speaking.
An odd, delicate silence fell over the room.
Alice's gaze swept like a searchlight.
It moved between Cui Ciyou, Roxy,
and Sylphy, who had just poked her head inside.
Suspicion and wariness filled her delicate little face.
Sylphy was startled by the sudden scrutiny.
Timidly, she shrank back behind the door.
Only her watery crimson eyes remained visible as she looked uneasily at everyone inside the Greyrat home.
Cui Ciyou watched Alice, who looked like a little lioness whose territory had been invaded, ready to pounce at any moment and stake her claim.
He did not know whether to laugh or be annoyed.
This girl... isn't she a little too possessive, even for a child?
Cui Ciyou shook his head helplessly and took the initiative to introduce them.
"Alice, this is Sylphiette."
"She's Mr. Rols Yeat's daughter, and she lives here in the village too."
"Sylphy, these two are Eris Boreas Greyrat and Ghislaine of the Dedoldia Clan."
"They're guests from Roa."
"Sylphy...?"
Alice repeated the name.
Looking at Sylphy's green hair, she seemed to remember something.
Alice's brows knitted tightly together.
Suddenly, she let out a piercing scream.
"Eek!... Aah... aaaaaah... aaaaaah!!!"
"Green hair... she has green hair..."
"She's from the Superd Race!... The Superd Race eats children! Don't eat me!"
Watching Alice suddenly panic, Cui Ciyou grumbled inwardly.
Alice, are you a dinosaur? How long does it take you to react?
It's not like Sylphy had hidden her hair when she came in.
"Ciyou, Ghislaine, save me!"
Alice was utterly panicked.
She stumbled backward toward Cui Ciyou.
Her legs went weak with fright, and she clung straight to his thigh.
Finally, she curled up like a turtle and began bawling.
The sight only amused Cui Ciyou more.
*Alice, who fears absolutely nothing, is