The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

Now is the best time.

"Did you know that nature is cruel, and separation and death are the norm? Every second, life dies and life is born."

"So you don't need to be sad about the death of the sand wolf, nor do you need to feel sorry for the sand wolf cubs."

"This is all an inevitable result of the cruel competition in nature."

At this point, Ryan patted Claire's head reassuringly.

"All we can do is silently witness and then record everything."

However, women are ultimately more emotional beings.

Claire couldn't learn Ryan's style of thinking about things in a short time, which was so rational it could almost be described as cold.

So, despite feeling a little sad, she obediently did as she was told.

He picked up his notebook and began recording the life-or-death struggle between the sand lizard and the sand wolf.

Perhaps sensing Claire's thoughts, the Sand Wolf miraculously survived several near-death experiences, and even displayed a powerful vitality.

After several rounds, they actually managed to turn the tide.

After several more precise pounces and bites, the sand lizard finally succumbed, its neck snapped by the sand wolf.

Seemingly to vent its emotions, the sand wolf raised its head and let out a loud howl.

Then, they began to savor the fruits of this victory.

"Judging from its appearance, it should be a lone wolf."

The guide said with a smile.

"Because sand wolves have rather unique habits. If they have cubs to raise, they will bury the food first. After gathering the cubs and their mates, they will dig the food out."

"Huh?!" Claire exclaimed in surprise, "Is that so?!"

This was the first time Claire had ever heard of an animal with such habits.

“This world is vast, and there are many things you don’t know.” Ryan patted Claire on the shoulder: “In the future, you must use these eyes to see this world properly.”

Claire nodded seriously.

"it is good!"

"Mentor Ryan!"

Chapter Seventy-Six: Claire, Who Loves to Learn

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Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Girl Who Likes to Disappear

sunny.

Olina sat on the bench, stretching her body to her heart's content.

Her shapely figure appeared even more graceful and upright in this relaxed posture.

For the past week, she has been busy cleaning up the remnants of the Eternal Life Church.

Incidentally, she also labeled some old-timers who might oppose her reforms, effectively demoting them from their positions to nominal ones.

For some of the die-hards, Orina chose to expel them from the Vatican.

This process naturally provoked considerable opposition from a number of people.

After all, there are also their own small circles of interests within the Vatican.

Normally, everyone gets along well and keeps to themselves. But once their share of the pie is cut, these colleagues who are usually so friendly immediately come to Orina demanding that she rescind her order.

Some people got agitated and even started making threats.

Without us, there would be no Papacy.

Without us, you, Orina, are nothing but an empty shell.

All sorts of things...

However, those protests seemed utterly ridiculous in the face of Orina's seven circuits.

Ultimately, she managed to eliminate most of the potential threats.

After supporting some close associates, the reform plan will be rolled out.

Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Aside from matters at the academy.

"Hey......"

Thinking about this, Orina couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Former Dean Rudolf was a sophisticated egoist and a potential opponent.

He died, and the position of Dean became vacant. Orina had originally intended to appoint Ryan as the successor.

But Ryan's attitude was so resolute.

With no other option, Orina had to settle for second best and choose to support another member of her faction to take power.

It was Ziel, one of the three high priests.

However, Ziel... had some flaws in her personality. In the end, she didn't even attend the important induction ceremony.

Even Olena couldn't figure it out.

Although Ziel was extremely loyal to him, that was just his personality...

Sigh, it's a long story.

Left with no other choice, Orina had to postpone her onboarding and take over the academy's work.

Since the first-year students are going on a field trip this quarter, we might as well let her go with the college's inspection team. It would be best if she could relax and, if so, change her personality a little.

Thinking of this, Orina's thoughts once again flew to the Duchy of Ferrante, and to Ryan, who was traveling in Vita Town.

I wonder what he's busy with right now.

Miss him a little.

However, it's different from before.

This time, the longing didn't overflow into desire, but instead transformed into a warm current that slowly melted into my heart.

Olina relaxed her body, leaned back in her chair, and looked out at the clear sky.

"Once the reforms are over, we will be able to walk openly and honestly in every corner of the world, without having to worry about anyone's opinion or being criticized."

"Until then, let's wait patiently..."

"my sweetheart."

With the heart full of girlish longing for love, Olina smiled faintly.

"I long to be like an ordinary person and have a spontaneous date with you... to see this beautiful world together."

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"Hmph hum~ hum hum~"

Within the territory of Anselm City.

A very short girl, who looked like a primary school student, weaved back and forth among the pedestrians.

Her clothes were so eye-catching that she looked like a rebellious, unruly teenager.

Black and white striped stockings, black studded ankle boots, and a modified papal robe, smoky makeup, and multicolored hair.

Most importantly, she was carrying an enormous lute on her back.

That's standard equipment for bards, but for her it's a modified, enhanced version.

Because the lute's resonator is round, the whole person, viewed from a distance, looks like a turtle walking upright with dyed hair.

No one who saw her could possibly associate her with the three high priests of the Papacy.

The problem is, she really is.

She is Ziel.

The Papacy of Bysma, one of the three high priests.

A wind-attribute mage with six circuits, only one opportunity is needed to break through to seven circuits.

At that moment, she was chewing gum, her legs moving recklessly down the street at an exaggerated angle of nearly 90 degrees.

But no one around her was looking at her.

Or rather, you can't see her.

Not far behind, several young men, their foreheads covered in sweat, were running through the crowd, looking around.

"Where has Lord Ziel gone?!"

"How could someone be gone in the blink of an eye?!"

"How dare you say that! Before leaving, Lady Orina specifically emphasized that we must keep a close eye on Lord Ziel at all times! If we're not careful, he'll get away!"

"You guys were actually distracted by the street food!"

"If Lord Ziel is lost, we're all doomed!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the young men became even more anxious.

But they also knew that once Ziel disappeared from their sight, she would never come back unless she got tired of playing with them.

Even Lady Orina couldn't do anything about her.

Not to mention them.

Faced with the overwhelming crowd, the members of the Vatican's inspection team completely broke down.

No! ! !