“Little one, why are you dressed so lightly?
Aren’t you cold?
I’ll find you a proper outfit.” “Indeed, this is far too little clothing.” “Here, little one, have some hot water.
It was just boiled.” “Mm꒪꒫꒪)…” Although she was somewhat familiar with the Yeti Squadron members’ personalities, Griseo rarely felt this overwhelmed.
Surrounded and confronted directly by their passionate temperaments, she found herself slightly unaccustomed.
Her entire being was enveloped in all kinds of warm and intense colors… “I’m not cold, um… don’t worry.” Facing pairs of curious or concerned eyes, the little loli lightly shook her head, unsure where to start with her response.
At the same time, she regretted not bringing the System along for this mission.
If Fairy Ely were here, the ones being bombarded with questions wouldn’t be her, but the Snowpriests of the Yeti Squadron instead.
“Eh!
You’re really not cold?” Even though many had already accepted that Griseo wasn’t ordinary after seeing her exposed skin remain snow-white without a trace of frostbite… Hearing her explicit answer still caused surprise.
On top of that, with Griseo’s flawless, non-distinctive features and likely non-infected status… Even FrostNova, the squad leader sitting a bit farther away, couldn’t help stealing a glance.
Clearly, just as Talulah hadn’t understood where her friend Alina had found such a special and mysterious “daughter,” the Snowsants couldn’t fathom where their leader had brought back a child who clearly wasn’t from their world—well-off, well-raised, and non-infected.
Moreover, bringing a non-infected child to the camp recklessly—even a small one—would surely anger Big Sis Patriot if he found out… who knew what kind of forces might be behind such a child?
As the Snowsants analyzed the situation and continued interacting warmly with Griseo… The little loli couldn’t take it anymore.
The reason was simple: there were too many colors surrounding her now, causing slight discomfort.
And now, the only ways for Griseo to escape this “predicament” were twofold: either distance herself from the Snowsants, or absorb the colors around her to counterbalance their influence.
Considering her unfinished daily mission, she obviously chose the second option… actively absorbing others’ colors, and importantly, new ones.
With that thought, the target clear in her mind, the blue-haired little loli lifted her head slightly, looking with her beautiful, pure violet eyes at a certain Miss White Rabbit… “꒪꒫꒪) Stare——” “Hm?
Little one, why are you staring at Big Sis all of a sudden?” “Ha, she’s so pretty, it’s normal for a little child to stare.” “…” Unlike the joking Snowpriests, FrostNova, the one being stared at, had no sense of vanity.
After a moment’s thought, she spoke: “You’re scaring this child.
Don’t come so close.” Clearly, Miss White Rabbit understood Griseo’s gaze as a “call for help” and didn’t hesitate to offer aid.
After Big Sis spoke, the Snowpriests who had approached reluctantly obeyed, returning to their positions.
“…” Seeing the Snowpriests finally back off, Griseo’s violet eyes brightened slightly, and she directed an even “warmer” gaze toward FrostNova.
“Mm… is there something else?” FrostNova’s eyes reflected a faint helplessness as she carefully spoke again, meeting Griseo’s gaze.
Though she still didn’t know the little loli’s true identity, people always extended extra patience toward children—especially one who looked so well-behaved.
“Mm… your color is really pretty.
Can I use it to paint?” Griseo didn’t beat around the bush and stated her “intent” directly.
“Color?” FrostNova slightly furrowed her brows, a trace of puzzlement on her face.
“What color?
You mean Big Sis’s hair color?” “Maybe.
Or something else.” “…” Talulah and the Snowpriests listening nearby now shared curious expressions, waiting for what would come next.
Compared to the quietly whispering Snowpriests, Miss Dragon Girl, though still unsure what Griseo meant by “color,” wasn’t hearing it for the first time.
Even though Alina hadn’t explained yet, Miss Dragon Girl inferred from previous words that “color” was likely more of a conceptual thing than a concrete object.
“Mm, color…” Griseo nodded lightly and focused her gaze on FrostNova… and the striking icy blue behind her… “You…” FrostNova was slightly displeased with Griseo’s non-answer.
She instinctively wanted to ask further, but in the clarity of the little loli’s eyes, she saw her own reflection and a flicker of color… If she wasn’t mistaken, she had a good idea what Griseo meant by “color.” At this moment, if FrostNova didn’t understand that Griseo could see things ordinary people couldn’t, she’d wasted her time as Yeti Squadron captain and Big Sis.
“…Blue, right?” “Mm.” “So, little one, how do you intend to use this color to paint?” Despite curiosity, FrostNova maintained her caution and probed.
“Mm… it’s simple.” Griseo didn’t answer immediately.
She stood up calmly and walked toward FrostNova.
Meanwhile, a Yeti sitting beside Talulah nudged her with an arm and whispered, “Talulah, what’s going on?
What are Big Sis and her talking about?
I don’t really get it.” Tal·also doesn’t get it·ulah felt a little overwhelmed.
“Just watch.
Little Griseo is a good kid; she won’t do anything reckless.” Though they said this, neither the questioning Yeti nor Miss Dragon Girl worried about FrostNova’s safety.
After all, that was FrostNova—the Yeti Squadron captain, Big Sis Yelena to the Snowpriests—widely acknowledged as one of the strongest peers in the Reunion Movement.
Then, as their quiet discussion ended and they looked up again, they saw the adorable blue-haired little loli leap into Big Sis/Yelena’s arms for a hug.
“…?!” “!” ★ ★ ★ T/N: If you spot mistranslation, do tell me!
★ ★ ★ Shilling time!