Held in Muelsyse’s embrace, Griseo revealed a helpless little expression.
She didn’t struggle, only waiting until the other party had hugged her enough before suddenly seeming to remember something and standing up to walk to the side.
Then she pulled out a box of candy from today’s shopping bag and raised her hand to offer it to her.
“This is a return gift for Mumu.
Mm…
꒪꒫꒪) Thank you for spending time with me today…” “Eh?
I actually get a gift too?” Looking at the candy being offered to her, Muelsyse blinked in surprise and smiled.
“Mm, it’s a flavor I like.
Looks like Griseo and I really are in sync!” The water elf lady had noticed the candy when the little loli put it into the shopping basket that afternoon, but at the time she had simply assumed Griseo wanted to eat it and hadn’t thought much about it.
Now it seemed she’d finally found the reason why Griseo had insisted on paying herself—it was actually meant as a gift for her…
Honestly, Muelsyse genuinely felt a little pleasantly surprised and touched at this moment…
Ah, Griseo, who called her Mumu, was practically a little angel!
Just thinking about it made going to work tomorrow seem far less painful.
“Mm…” “Thank you for the gift, Griseo.
I really like it.
Next time I come play with you, Onee-san will bring you something delicious.” As she spoke, Muelsyse couldn’t help reaching out and rubbing Griseo’s wonderfully soft little head.
“Alright, it’s getting late.
Onee-san should head home too.
Little Griseo, remember to miss me!” “I will…
I’ll miss Mumu.” Hearing that, Griseo gently nodded.
“Mm, be careful on your way home, Mumu…
Or, I can have Knight escort you?
꒪꒫꒪)” After hearing Griseo’s suggestion, Muelsyse, who had just been showing a disappointed expression because they were about to part ways, immediately straightened up and crossed her arms in front of her chest in an X shape.
“That won’t be necessary.
I can get home by myself.” As she said this, the water elf lady didn’t forget to glance at the Azure Knight, who was tidying things up not far away.
The reason for such a decisive refusal wasn’t because Muelsyse disliked or was dissatisfied with this knight beside Griseo.
It was because he was far too conspicuous!
Leaving aside the fact that his main color scheme was an eye-catching azure blue, Knight didn’t even have legs.
If he followed beside her all the way home…
She felt there was a real possibility she’d end up on entertainment headlines the very next day because someone had taken a photo!
Just imagining that scene made the water elf lady feel suffocated…
She didn’t even dare think about what would happen if her friends saw that kind of news.
“꒪꒫꒪) Alright then…” “Oh, don’t make that face.
Onee-san is an adult, after all.
Getting home alone is completely fine!” Looking at Griseo’s adorable expression, Muelsyse reached out and gently pinched her little cheek.
“Oh right, Griseo, do you have a phone?
We can exchange contact information.” “Mm…
No.
I haven’t had time to buy one yet.” “What a shame.
Then we’ll have to exchange contact information next time.” Originally, Muelsyse had wanted to say that when Griseo went to buy a phone, she should bring her along so she could help recommend one.
But after thinking about her upcoming work schedule, she silently swallowed those words.
“…” Afterward, she said goodbye to Griseo, Fairy Ely, and the others.
Muelsyse didn’t linger any longer, turning around and pushing open the door to leave this little shop that seemed so magical to her, bringing today’s wonderful encounter to an end.
Before she got too far away, she even remembered to glance back at the Odd Jobs Shop’s signboard…
Naturally, the water elf lady had noticed the special nature of both Griseo and the shop, and she knew they possessed many secrets she didn’t know about.
But just like Alina, she hadn’t sensed any malice here.
On the contrary, she had developed considerable affection for the adorable Griseo…
So all that could be said was that there was plenty of time ahead.
Now that she knew this place was special and knew where the shop was located, uncovering its secrets only required taking things slowly.
Ah, she really was envious of Little Griseo’s ability to isolate Originium Dust.
٩(๑’ᵕ’)۶ ————————— After watching Muelsyse leave, Griseo couldn’t help rubbing her eyes, a trace of drowsiness appearing on her little face.
One could say that the little loli’s healthy sleep schedule was asserting itself once again…
As if sensing her sleepiness, the Azure Knight appeared at her side at some point, silently urging his little princess onward.
“Mm, I know, Knight.
I’ll go get ready for bed…” Understanding what her knight meant, Griseo didn’t resist and simply nodded obediently.
After that, the little loli and Fairy Ely obediently returned to Elysian Realm Space, while Knight temporarily remained in the shop to handle the cleanup and close up for the night.
[Griseo experienced a lot of things today.
How do you feel?] Fairy Ely, who hadn’t disturbed Griseo much throughout the afternoon, asked with a smile as they headed back.
“It felt pretty good.
Mumu is a very nice person.” Hearing the question, Griseo nodded while responding to her System and reviewing the day’s events.
Although today had been enjoyable and rewarding from the little loli’s perspective, it had also made her realize a drawback.
That was…
Progress was too slow.
The Odd Jobs Shop still lacked manpower.
It needed an adult who appeared reliable and trustworthy in the eyes of others.
Using a child’s identity to accept commissions wasn’t without advantages.
Most people tended to lower their guard around children or even trust them outright…
Under such circumstances, Griseo could easily receive all sorts of small commissions, just like what had happened with Muelsyse today.
But that also meant that with her current appearance, she could only receive small commissions.
People who genuinely felt troubled simply wouldn’t trust a child like her, much less seek her help…
Therefore, besides herself, the little loli also needed an adult identity to support the shop’s image.
What?
You’re asking whether Ruan Mei isn’t an adult?
Griseo wanted to use her too.
But Ruan Mei was currently immersed in Terra’s brand-new system and had no time to pay attention to her at all…
Moreover, geniuses were growth-oriented talents to begin with.
Ruan Mei’s future plans and development would only benefit them and never harm them, giving Griseo even less reason to disturb her.
“…” Thinking of this, Griseo felt somewhat helpless.
But there was no helping it…
Now that she had discovered a drawback and the existing talents couldn’t be mobilized, she could only rely on herself!
Grind!
She could keep grinding!
A small mission was still a mission.
Even the tiniest mosquito leg was still meat!
Right now, the little loli only hoped that the next character she drew wouldn’t be another child or researcher.
She needed a big sister.
A dependable big sister who could take charge!
★ ★ ★ T/N: If you spot mistranslation, do tell me!
★ ★ ★ Shilling time!