“…” Faced with Griseo’s invitation, Lisa didn’t immediately give a response.
Instead, she stood hesitantly at the doorway.
As for such a timid and uneasy little fox, Griseo didn’t urge her.
She simply waited quietly while tidying up her things.
In the end, perhaps because she truly hadn’t sensed any malice from Griseo and was also very curious, Lisa finally took a tentative step forward.
After glancing back at the room behind her once more, she slowly walked into the shop.
“Would you like something to eat?” Looking at Lisa, who had finally agreed to come in, Griseo stood on tiptoe to reach for some snacks in a cabinet while asking in her usual calm voice.
“Uh…
there’s no need to trouble yourself, thank you, Onee-san.” Watching Griseo stand on tiptoe to reach for things, a trace of concern appeared on Lisa’s face as she politely declined the offer.
Even though she had been refused, Griseo still brought the snacks over and placed them on the table.
Normally, Knight would simply appear and help her with things like this, but to avoid frightening Lisa, her young guest, she hadn’t called him out this time.
“Don’t worry about it…
come sit and rest for a bit.” As she spoke, Griseo gently patted the sofa beside her.
Seeing this, Lisa hesitated only briefly before agreeing and carefully shuffling over to sit beside the blue-haired little loli.
Watching the little fox come to her side, a trace of a smile flashed through Griseo’s eyes.
She extended a small hand toward Lisa and said: “Let me introduce myself.
My name is Griseo.
I’m a painter.
It’s nice to meet you…” “Um…
my name is Lisa.
I haven’t decided what I want to do when I grow up yet, but it’s nice to meet you too, Onee-san.” Faced with the hand Griseo extended toward her, Lisa didn’t dare take it.
She simply introduced herself somewhat stiffly.
The blue-haired little loli didn’t mind.
She slowly withdrew her hand, giving the other girl plenty of time to adjust.
After all, unlike herself, the person in front of her was an actual child.
She didn’t want to scare her.
Especially since, before transmigrating, she had quite liked Lisa (Suzuran), the little fox who was adored by all of Rhodes Island.
“Mm…
that’s a very beautiful name.” Hearing her introduction, Griseo softly praised her before continuing: “Lisa, would you mind having one more friend?” “…?” Griseo’s words left Lisa momentarily stunned, and she tilted her head in confusion.
“…” Looking at the adorable little fox staring at her, a smile flashed through Griseo’s eyes.
Then she called out to her System in her heart, reminding her to make less of a commotion when she appeared and not be too enthusiastic, lest she frighten the child.
[Oh my, really now.
How could an adorable elf like me possibly scare a child?~] Upon hearing her host’s call, Fairy Ely quietly appeared beside her and softly protested.
After finishing her complaint, Fairy Ely didn’t float directly over to someone as she usually did.
Instead, she kept a certain distance, poked her head out, and waved at Lisa.
[Hi~ Nice to meet you.
I’m Fairy Ely from the Fairy Kingdom, and I’m also one of this place’s guardians.
Welcome, adorable Lisa.~] Because she had been warned in advance this time, although Lisa was extremely surprised when she saw Fairy Ely, she wasn’t frightened.
After hearing her introduction, she couldn’t help widening her eyes.
“So fairies really do exist in this world?” [Well, of course they do~ Aren’t I one?] Seeing Lisa’s astonished expression, Fairy Ely instantly became interested and floated over to show herself off.
[So, Lisa, do you have any wishes or troubles?
Griseo and I can both help you with them.] After this exchange and Fairy Ely’s demonstration, Lisa was no longer as nervous as she had been at the beginning.
She relaxed considerably.
“So it’s really just like in the storybooks.
There are fairies who can grant wishes.” “…I don’t really have any big wishes.
I’m just worried about Mom.” The little fox, who had gradually let down her guard, hugged her fluffy tail and spoke softly.
Hearing this, Griseo and Fairy Ely exchanged a glance before both offering comfort.
“Mm, don’t worry.
Lisa’s mother will be fine…
Ely will bless her too.” [That’s right.
There’s no need to worry.
Cute girls should smile more, after all.~] “Nothing bad will really happen?” After hearing their reassurance, Lisa felt much better and asked expectantly.
“Mm, she’ll be fine…” Griseo first nodded her little head before gently patting Lisa’s shoulder in a comforting manner.
She wasn’t saying this purely to reassure a child.
She genuinely believed it.
Although the possibility of a butterfly effect couldn’t be completely ruled out, even setting aside the “plot,” Griseo didn’t think Ingrid Bellone’s strength would allow anything to happen to her in Siracusa…
Unless she somehow chose to make an enemy of all of Siracusa.
But the chances of that were very small.
“Mm, Mom is very strong too.
Thank you for comforting me, Griseo Onee-san and Ely Onee-san.” Feeling considerably better, Lisa sincerely thanked the two of them.
[Oh my, it’s only natural.~ Would Lisa like some cookies?] As she spoke, Fairy Ely pushed the plate of cookies on the table toward Lisa before continuing: [It’s still early, and it’ll probably be a while before your mother comes back.
Would you like to play a game or listen to a story together?] [This is a special Fairy Ely exclusive story, you know~] “Mm, Ely’s stories are very good.” Griseo also cooperatively chimed in.
Honestly, the little loli was growing more and more fond of her System’s Fairy Ely template.
It perfectly compensated for her own shortcomings of speaking little and having difficulty explaining many things.
It could only be said that Elysia truly lived up to her reputation.
Even as a mere template, her personality was still so lovable.
Although Lisa still didn’t touch the snacks on the table due to her upbringing, her emerald-green eyes visibly brightened when she heard about storytelling, and an interested expression appeared on her face.
“Um, Ely Onee-san, could you tell a story about fairies?” [Of course!
You’re actually the first child who’s ever asked me about the Fairy Kingdom, Lisa.~] “…” Meanwhile, after hearing her System’s words, Griseo couldn’t help revealing a subtle expression.
Honestly, she was becoming rather curious herself…
Curious about how exactly the System was going to make up this story.
And so, under Lisa’s anticipation and Griseo’s curiosity, Fairy Ely somehow produced a picture book from nowhere and began telling a story to the two of them.
★ ★ ★ T/N: If you spot mistranslation, do tell me!
★ ★ ★ Shilling time!