“Grumble~” Just as a certain Little Girl lowered her head in dejection, her Little stomach unseasonably rumbled again.
“Are you hungry?
There’s only fruit right now, so let’s fill your stomach first.
When we get back, I’ll find you some other food.
Also, are your feet cold?
Do you need Big Sister to carry you?” Looking at Griseo, who was dejectedly lowering her head, Alina bent down and gently stroked her Little head, her voice softening again as she comforted her.
“It’s okay.
If you don’t have anywhere to go now, then come back with Big Sister.” After her words fell, Alina pulled out a few fruits from the supplies in her arms and handed them to the adorable Lori in front of her.
“…Thank you, warm one.” Looking at the fruit handed to her, Griseo was slightly stunned, then, after taking the fruit, she thanked her very sincerely.
Because she knew how scarce resources were here, and that many people even starved to death.
“No need, you’re injured…
Besides, I’m not cold.” After taking the fruit, Griseo gently shook her head, declining Alina’s kind offer.
There was simply no need; for a fusion warrior, this amount of temperature and cold wind…
at most, it would just feel cool and slightly chilly, not even freezing.
Moreover, Alina was still injured.
“Eh, you’re not cold?
My injury…
it’s not very serious, I can just bandage it when we get back.” Hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Alina’s face, but after glancing at Griseo’s still fair and tender legs and bare feet, which showed no signs of frostbite, she gradually relaxed.
“Speaking of which, my name is Alina.
What’s your name, Little sister?
Also, why do you keep calling me ‘warm one’?” After relaxing, Alina briefly introduced herself, and at the same time, she didn’t forget to voice the small doubt that had been on her mind.
She had noticed earlier that the adorable Little one in front of her always referred to her as “warm one.” “My name is Griseo…
because the warm one is warm.” Watching Alina and the warm yellow colors around her, Griseo gently blinked her large violet eyes, then explained in a calm tone.
“Heh~ Griseo…
that’s a very nice name.” Alina chuckled helplessly, then extended her hand to Griseo, inviting her again, “So, will Griseo come back with Big Sister now?” “Ding, mission triggered.” “Mission: Protect Alina safely back to the camp.” “Reward: Griseo’s exclusive weapon (Stars of the Past), complete set of painting tools.” The moment she heard Alina’s invitation, a mechanical voice sounded in Griseo’s Little head.
And when she heard these sounds clearly, she was slightly stunned, then, noticing the second reward, her eyes lit up.
At this moment, the exclusive weapon seemed less important.
“What’s wrong?” Alina asked, a little puzzled, looking at the Little Girl whose single strand of hair swayed, suddenly becoming energetic.
“Nothing…
I will protect you.” Griseo gently shook her head, then looked at the person in front of her and answered seriously.
Of course, Griseo was protecting Alina not only because of this mission, but also because she really liked the person’s colors in front of her; the warmth made her very comfortable…
So even without this mission, she would still protect Alina.
Moreover, she indeed had nowhere to go now, and also needed a safe place to properly study the current situation.
“Hehe~ Then I’ll trouble you, Little Griseo, let’s go.” ;?; “Mm…” Since there were no problems now, Alina didn’t intend to linger here.
Because no one could say whether another group of people might appear, trying to seize the supplies in her arms.
Alina was kind, but not foolish…
nor would she, like her close friend Talulah, think well of everyone, especially after the incident she had just experienced…
Of course, Alina didn’t underestimate Griseo’s words either…
After all, whether it was Mr.
Knight from before, or other various details, they all indicated that the girl in front of her was not ordinary.
On the way back to the encampment, Griseo was exceptionally well-behaved, simply allowing Alina to lead her, carefully concealing their presence as they hurried along.
As they neared their destination, Griseo, though outwardly calm, felt a ripple of emotion rise within her.
Through various deductive details and the system that finally confirmed her suspicions, Griseo could now confirm that she was a shapeshifting transmigrator.
Furthermore, the characters she could transform into were not just Griseo; there were other Valkyries, though the others had to be unlocked by completing missions or under certain conditions.
She was a transmigrator after all, and although the influence of Griseo’s memories had now turned her into a quiet, emotionless Little Girl, she was about to meet her ‘wife’ (crossed out) from the game, so a little excitement was natural, right?
…”Alina!” As the two reached the vicinity of the encampment, intending to greet the sentries and enter, a voice tinged with urgency rang out.
“What happened?
Why are you so flustered?” Alina asked, a little puzzled, looking at the dragon girl rushing towards her in a panic.
“Alina, it’s so good you’re okay!
No…
wait, you’re injured!” Talulah, who had rushed to Alina’s side, first breathed a sigh of relief, but then her heart tightened again when she saw the bloodstains on the person in front of her.
“Something happened, but it’s nothing serious.
I’ll tell you about it later.” Saying this, Alina gently shook her head, glanced at Griseo, and then gave Talulah a meaningful look.
“?” It was then that Talulah, who had been panicking and only had her Little Deer in her eyes, finally noticed the blue-haired Little Girl beside her Little Deer.
However, with just one glance, her brow furrowed slightly…
because, no matter how Talulah looked at it, this Little Girl gave her a strong sense of incongruity…
like an innocent Little princess from a castle appearing in a slum.
Take her clothing, for example; Alina might not have felt anything, but Talulah, who had been forced to associate with Black Snake for so many years, almost immediately noticed that the fabric of Griseo’s white dress would not be cheap.
Moreover, the innocent and pure aura about Griseo was impossible to hide…
“Alina, this child is…?” With a belly full of questions, Talulah looked at her close friend, seeking answers from her.
“This child is…” However, just as Alina was about to explain and introduce, Griseo’s almost flat voice suddenly interrupted her.
“Mama…” “?” “???”