Planning is easier said than done.
First, a search and rescue team must be organized to find the person. This is not something that can be accomplished simply by talking; it requires money.
Posting notices costs money, bribing officials costs money, and hiring people to gather information costs even more.
Although Luo Ge was renowned as one of the Three Kings, that title couldn't put food on the table.
So for the next two weeks...
He and Nanahoshi formed a temporary adventurer duo and started taking on quests to earn money, clearing out monsters, escorting caravans, and collecting rare materials—they accepted all comers.
Having just finished an escort mission, Luo Ge was resting and drinking water in a corner of the guild hall when he overheard a conversation among several adventurers nearby.
"Have you heard? That Water King Rank magician, Lord Roxy, once conquered a maze here."
"Really? She's a Water King Rank expert! She's probably the only one in the entire Shirone Kingdom, right?"
"That's right. I heard she was also the tutor of the seventh prince, lived in the palace, and was treated very well."
Luo Ge's expression immediately became subtle.
Roxy!!!
The name was like a pebble thrown into the lake of his heart, creating ripples that spread out in circles.
The corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up slightly.
As expected of Teacher Roxy.
The blue-haired girl who taught him magic in Buena Village back then, I never imagined that in just a few years, she would have become a renowned Water King Rank magician.
"What, you know that person?"
Nanahoshi noticed the change in his expression, so she curiously leaned over and asked.
Luo Ge turned his head, his eyes shining with a light that Nanahoshi had never seen before. "Hmm... Roxy is my teacher, a very capable person, and the person I respect most in my life."
"..."
Nanahoshi was clearly taken aback for a moment.
I've known Luo Ge for over two months now, and he's always been so mature and composed. He remains calm and collected in the face of adversity, and he always has that same indifferent attitude towards everyone.
But the moment the name Roxy was mentioned, his expression changed completely, and his eyes seemed to regain their light.
That kind of heartfelt respect and pride can't be faked.
Nanahoshi couldn't help but feel a bit curious about the teacher, Roxy, whom she had never met before.
"Teacher Roxy... is she a woman?"
She asked the question almost without thinking, not even knowing why she asked it.
Luo Ge nodded. "Yes, but we can't underestimate her just because she's a girl. Teacher Roxy is very capable, incredibly capable."
"... Are you planning to go see her?"
"Um."
"Right."
A glint of light flashed in Luo Ge's eyes. "Since Teacher Roxy is also in the Shirone Kingdom, perhaps she has already found my sister."
"If it's her, she can definitely do it."
Seeing his confident expression, Nanahoshi couldn't help but pour cold water on him. "Hey, aren't you being a little too blindly trusting of that Teacher Roxy? Although I don't know her, what if she's not as amazing as you say?"
This sentence was like a needle pricking one of Luo Ge's switches.
For the first time, he frowned, his tone unusually serious and unwavering. "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"Teacher Roxy is the most amazing person in the world. She saved me twice, both times when I was at my most desperate."
"If there truly are gods in this world, then Teacher Roxy is undoubtedly a god."
"Also, from now on you should call her Luoshen (Goddess of the Luo River). To address a deity by her given name is a grave act of blasphemy."
"Has this savage gone mad with demonic possession?"
Nanahoshi was speechless, overwhelmed by his almost fanatical adoration.
She had no doubt that if she said another bad word about Roxy, this guy would really draw his sword and kill her.
She silently labeled the name " Roxy " in her mind: Luo Ge's bottom line, never touch it.
But then again, what kind of person does someone like that commands such respect from Luo Ge?
A picture flashed through Nanahoshi's mind—a tall, majestic, and imposing female war goddess.
"Alright."
That's fine then.
"Now that Teacher Roxy is also in the Shirone Kingdom, things are much easier. Let's head to the palace now to meet her."
"Etc."
Nanahoshi raised her hand to stop him, "I think... we can write a letter first to confirm the situation."
What if she's not here?
"What if she's busy and can't see anyone? You can't just barge into the palace, can you?"
"That makes some sense. There should be some ceremony before meeting the teacher, right?"
"At the very least, one should take a bath and change clothes first, as a sign of respect."
Luo Ge nodded, agreeing with Nanahoshi ' assessment. He suppressed his urge to rush to the palace and obediently returned to the inn to bathe and change.
I also took the opportunity to write a letter myself.
The letter briefly explained his identity and purpose.
After finishing writing, Luo Ge clutched the letter and walked towards the palace.
Nanahoshi obediently followed by his side, and his curiosity about this teacher, Roxy, grew stronger.
What kind of woman could make the arrogant Luo Ge love her so much?
However, just as the two reached the long street outside the palace, Luo Ge suddenly slowed down.
"What's wrong?"
Nanahoshi asked in a low voice.
Luo Ge's eyebrows twitched slightly. "We're being followed."
He turned into a side alley without making a sound, then made two more turns, and finally stopped abruptly at the corner of a high wall and turned around.
The furtive little figure behind him couldn't brake in time and crashed straight into his leg.
"Hmm..."
A soft little guy covered his forehead, took two steps back, and then raised his face.
Luo Ge looked down and suddenly froze.
She's a little girl.
She looks to be at most three years old.
She had striking red hair and wore a maid outfit that seemed out of place for her age.
She tilted her head back, her large amber eyes brimming with tears, and her nose slightly red, as if she had just been crying.
Luo Ge was about to ask her why she was following him, but before he could even speak, the little girl lunged at him, grabbed his shirt, looked up at him, and pleaded, "Big brother... please help me!"
"Huh?"
Luo Ge crouched down to her eye level, "Little sister, what's wrong?"
???
Nanahoshi also looked at the little girl with a puzzled expression.
The little girl glanced back warily, making sure no one was following, before leaning close to Luo Ge's ear and whispering, "Shh! Big brother, there are bad people here."
"Bad guys have locked me and my mom up... Only my dad can save us."
Who is your father?
The little girl pulled a crumpled piece of paper from the pocket of her maid's apron and stuffed it into Luo Ge's hand. "This is a letter. Please give it to my father. My father is..."
Before she could finish speaking, two figures suddenly rushed into the alleyway.
They wore the uniforms of the royal guards, their armor clanking loudly.
One of the guards spotted the little girl immediately, strode over, and snatched the note from Luo Ge's hand without a word.
Please don't misunderstand!
The guard who snatched the note quickly stuffed the letter into his pocket, giving Luo Ge an awkward, apologetic smile. "This little girl is just lost. We are her guardians, here to take her home."
That's not true at all!
The little girl cried out loudly, desperately reaching her tiny hands toward Luo Ge, "Give me back the letter! Ugh! Give it back to me!"
"I want my dad to come and save us."
Another guard reached out to grab her arm, and the little girl screamed in fright and struggled frantically.
Watching from the side, Nanahoshi clenched her fists, quietly tugged at Luo Ge's sleeve, and whispered, "Please help her, okay?"
Although Luo Ge didn't react, he watched the two guards' excessive behavior.
Actually, his brows had already started to furrow.
Even if Nanahoshi didn't speak, he couldn't remain indifferent.
That's enough.
Let's leave it at that.
He reached out and stopped the guard's arm. "Two adults bullying a little girl, don't you feel ashamed?"
The guard's expression stiffened for a moment, and he stammered, "Um... we actually..."
The other guard was far less polite, giving Luo Ge a cold glance. "Mind your own business. This doesn't seem to concern you, does it?"
"Excuse me."
Luo Ge took a step forward, completely shielding the little girl behind him. "I saw it. I'm going to handle this today. Even if the Seven Great Powers came, they couldn't stop me."
"Let go of that girl!"
As he uttered that line, he silently thought to himself, "Why does it sound so much like those cheesy lines from those old-fashioned hero dramas?"
But looking at little girls with those soft, pleading eyes like his own, well... if he was being a bit dramatic, he'd accept it.
Taking advantage of the moment when the two guards were distracted by Luo Ge, the little girl swiftly rushed forward and snatched the note back from one of the guards' arms.
Then he quickly ran back behind Luo Ge and Nanahoshi, poked half his head out, and stuck his tongue out at the two guards.
"Big brothers and sisters, they are bad people!"
The little girl clutched the letter, her voice still trembling, but much stronger, "These bad people kidnapped me and my mother, and locked me in a dark room..."
Luo Ge's eyes turned cold after hearing this.
He glanced at the two guards, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority. "You heard it too."
"Don't try to test my limits. Provoking me is definitely not a wise decision for you."
The two guards exchanged a glance.
Those who could stand guard at the palace gates had good eyesight; although the young man in front of them looked young, his natural aura clearly indicated that he was no ordinary person.
But with their duties to fulfill, they couldn't just go back empty-handed.
"Sorry, we were just following orders."
"I'm sorry."
One of the guards gritted his teeth and reached for the sword at his waist.
Luo Ge sighed.
The next second, he raised his hand and made a grasping motion. An invisible gust of wind surged from his palm, condensing into a visible vortex that struck the two guards precisely in the chest.
Both men groaned simultaneously, staggering back seven or eight steps as if slapped away by an invisible giant hand, their armor crashing against the wall with a loud clang.
"How is that possible?!"
"No, Voiceless Magic?!"
"You... you are...?"
The guard lying on the ground stared wide-eyed, his face showing a look of utter disbelief.
Luo Ge didn't look at them again, turned around, squatted down, and looked directly at the red-haired little girl.
He reached out and gently wiped the dust off her cheek with the back of his hand, his tone softening. "The bad guys have been defeated, you're safe now."
The little girl stared at him blankly for two seconds, then her amber eyes suddenly lit up, and a radiant smile bloomed on her face, "Wow! Big brother, you're so amazing!"
She skipped and hopped, grabbed the hem of her skirt and twirled around a little, then clapped her hands together, put her palms together, and bowed to express her gratitude.
Her eyes were filled with admiration as she looked at Luo Ge.
Although it seems like they're deliberately trying to look cute.
But Luo Ge didn't care whether it was intentional or not; he actually fell for it, and was completely under her control.
Luo Ge's heart softened at her adoring expression, and he couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her hair again.
How old are you this year?
He asked.
The little girl obediently rubbed her head against his palm, like a kitten that had just been scratched.
"Yes, I'm already three years old this year. Mom said that when I grow up, I'll definitely grow into the kind of girl that men like. I think big brothers will like me too, right?"
"Uh, yes... of course I'm happy..."
"Pah, pah, pah! Who taught you to say that?" Luo Ge, suddenly realizing his mistake, quickly corrected himself.
"It's Mom."
Looking at the little girl standing in front of him, who had suddenly started to hold her head high and puff out her chest, Luo Ge couldn't help but smile.
Suddenly, as if something had occurred to him, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Ah, such a smart and well-behaved little sister, if only you were my sister."
To be honest, he dreamed of having a little sister as well-behaved and obedient as her.
Red hair.
Amber eyes.
She'll sweetly call you "big brother" and rub her head against your palm—who could resist that?
If she were his sister, Luo Ge would be willing to shorten his lifespan by twenty years.
The little girl looked up at Luo Ge with adoration, and said in a clear voice, "Big brother, you're so amazing, you can definitely help me rescue my mom, right?"
Looking into her eyes, which were filled with trust and expectation, Luo Ge nodded. "Definitely! We can pinky swear for a hundred years, let's make a promise to each other."
Nanahoshi, standing to the side, watched the two lovebirds with their arms crossed, and couldn't help but twitch his lips twice.
So,
How long has she been left standing around?
When she's useful, I call her "Nanahoshi Sister," but now that she's no longer useful, she won't even glance at me. What a fickle person.
Am I the kind of tool that's used and then discarded?
and.
More importantly...
We've known each other for so long, and this guy has never smiled at me so gently, not even once.
He always talks to himself in a really annoying way, and he'll make fun of himself for no reason.
But when he encounters a little girl like this, he becomes exceptionally proactive and enthusiastic... even his eyes soften.
While this little girl is undeniably adorable to an almost unfair degree, I'm not bad myself, am I?
Why have I never been treated like this before?
That's unfair!
That's not fair at all!
Nanahoshi ' gaze darted back and forth between Luo Ge and the little girl named Aisha, and she couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Speaking of which, this guy... could he really be a lolicon?"
Her voice was very low, but Luo Ge's ears twitched.
He turned his head to look at her, the tenderness in his eyes vanishing instantly. "Watch your voice, I can hear you."
"Hmm?"
Nanahoshi coughed lightly, pretending not to say anything, and turned to look at the wall by the roadside.
Luo Ge withdrew his gaze and looked back at the red-haired little girl in front of him.
"Oh right, I almost forgot to ask?"
"May I have your name?"
The little girl introduced herself in an incredibly innocent tone, showing her little tiger teeth, "My name is Aisha!"
"So her name is Aisha."
"What a wonderful name! It suits you perfectly."
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