As Griseo’s gaze fell upon Alina’s serene face, a warm, yellowish light reflected in her beautiful violet eyes, impossible to ignore.
“Mm, so warm…” Looking down at the colors on Alina, Griseo didn’t resist.
Instead, she allowed herself to be slowly enveloped by this gentle hue, absorbing the other’s color.
After taking on the color, the little loli didn’t, as in “Griseo’s” memories, immediately pull out art supplies to paint with the absorbed hues.
She simply quietly felt the changes within herself.
“꒪꒫꒪).” Perhaps because of Alina’s gentle personality, or maybe due to her own lack of self-awareness, Griseo didn’t feel any major change… except perhaps a newfound fondness for smiling.
But for such a small matter, the little loli didn’t pay much attention.
She continued her exploration, carrying the color that didn’t belong to her.
For instance, going to the door to check out her shop sign.
Earlier, she had been whisked all the way to Ursus, and after rescuing the girl there, everything had been hectic.
Her curiosity hadn’t been satisfied yet.
Of course, she was genuinely happy that she had, by chance, managed to save Alina, who should have perished according to the storyline.
This also reminded her to check the current date in Terra: December, 1094.
There were still about two years before the Chernobog incident, the start of the main game plot.
Since Griseo had transmigrated here and, by coincidence, saved Alina, there were some things she naturally wanted to change or help with—like the Reunion Movement, or its leader Talulah.
The former was uncertain, but altering the latter’s life trajectory seemed fairly straightforward to the little loli.
After all, the reason Talulah turned dark and sided with Black Snake was primarily the death of her dear friend Alina, and the cruel events orchestrated by Black Snake that shattered her beliefs.
Now that Alina had been saved by Griseo, all she needed to do was find a chance to handle Black Snake, and Talulah wouldn’t be led astray.
At that point, the little loli’s concern might even become how to make Tal-rua less naïve and “binary.” Sometimes, a leader being too kind and compassionate can hinder leadership, especially in an Infected organization on the icy snowfields.
“…” Lost in these thoughts, Griseo once again stood before her shop door.
After a brief hesitation, she reached out and pushed it open.
This time, nothing unusual happened.
As the door opened, the bustling sounds outside and the busy streets of Trimounts flowed into the little loli’s perception.
“Phew… so lively.” Peeking her adorable blue head out the door, Griseo marveled at the scene with genuine wonder.
[Yes, Little Griseo picked a very nice location for the Anchor Point~] Fairy Ely, floating beside her, complimented with a smile as Griseo observed the street.
“Mm… ꒪꒫꒪) Mm?” Hearing the System’s praise, Griseo instinctively nodded, then quickly realized and looked at Fairy Ely beside her with curiosity.
“Is this… okay?” [Hm?
Griseo, are you worried about others seeing me?] Fairy Ely tilted her head, then realized and cheerfully explained: [Don’t worry, as long as I don’t appear on my own, no one else will see me~] “…” Reassured by the System’s smiling explanation, Griseo nodded lightly and felt at ease.
After observing briefly and seeing that no one was paying attention, Griseo stepped onto the streets of Trimounts for the first time and finally saw her shop sign clearly.
[Odd Jobs Shop] Hmm… a simple, clear name with cute lettering.
From a distance, it didn’t look like an office handling serious affairs, but rather like a charming little dessert shop.
It perfectly matched Fairy Ely’s aesthetic and style.
However, like the interior décor, Griseo had no desire to change it.
Not only did she not dislike it, but as a shop run by a child and a “fairy,” a cute style was perfectly fine!
Just as Griseo stood at the door, satisfying her curiosity, someone lying on the sofa inside let out a soft hum, covering their throbbing head, and sat up, looking a little dazed.
[Ah, our guest is awake!] Hearing the System’s remark, Griseo instinctively looked back and met a pair of beautiful blue eyes.
“Mm ꒪꒫꒪)…” Seeing this, the little loli put away her playful mood, returned indoors, and closed the door.
Before she could say anything to Alina, the latter, having stopped observing her surroundings, spoke first.
“Cough… you were the little girl back then… you saved me?
Where is this place?” Waking from unconsciousness into a strange, elaborately decorated place, Alina’s first reaction was to wonder how long she had been out.
She worried that if she had been unconscious for too long, her friend Talulah might think something had happened, leading to complications.
She hadn’t forgotten the curse that had been told to her… “…” Hearing this, Griseo lightly nodded, then turned to Fairy Ely beside her and gave a small wink.
Receiving the little loli’s hint, Fairy Ely sighed and then materialized, cheerfully introducing the place to Alina, [This is the Elf Jack-of-all-trades Shop, where any commission or wish can be fulfilled~] [As for why you’re here, dear guest, it’s because adorable me and Griseo saved you~] “!” “…?” Alina had been puzzled as to why Griseo suddenly looked at what seemed like nothing.
When Fairy Ely appeared, she was startled.
Then the cheerful introduction left her momentarily stunned.
“Um… sorry, I guess I still don’t fully understand.” It took Alina a moment to digest Fairy Ely’s words, but she was still full of questions, and she said hesitantly.
Her words piqued Fairy Ely’s interest.
She came closer, taking Alina’s hand and explaining in more detail.
Watching this, Griseo said nothing, but her beautiful violet eyes were full of a smile.
Alina, so lively and vibrant… how wonderful.