I'm on the Ark, and I start out as Gretchen.

Looking at Maria, whose mood had inexplicably improved, Bianca's lips twitched, and then she said in an annoyed tone.

"Okay, I promise. This won't happen again. Next time I'll take better precautions and try my best not to get hurt."

After making a serious promise again, Maria finally couldn't help but stretch out her arms and hug the person in front of her.

"...?"

Bianca stared at Maria, who had suddenly thrown herself into her arms, and was slightly taken aback. But considering Maria's earnest promise just now, she finally said nothing more and instead reached out and gently patted Maria's back in comfort.

The serious expression on Ren's face gradually softened, replaced by a hint of helplessness.

"Um, thank you, Bianca!"

After a short while, Maria finally stepped out of Bianca's embrace, her usual bright smile returning to her face. She was completely rejuvenated.

"Why thank me? Anyway, take care of yourself. Don't worry me and Zofia."

Bianca couldn't help but remind Maria again, who seemed completely carefree after her full recovery.

"Okay! Bianca, take a look! If you think there's anything wrong, I can make some changes."

Hearing her friend's words, Maria nodded quickly, then pulled the lance she had forged herself into her arms.

After carefully peeling off the wrapping, he showed it to the girl in front of him like a treasure.

"Maria is amazing, I like her very much, there's no need to make any more changes."

Looking at the knight's lance in front of her, which was mainly silver with white trim and clearly had been painstakingly crafted, Bianca gently shook her head and then praised it earnestly.

Although many experienced craftsmen still found the spear to have many flaws and the forging technique was rather immature.

However, in the eyes of the silly goose, it was perfect. Isn't it perfect that his friend forged this gift for him despite his injuries?

Moreover, even if Maria is very talented, as a newcomer, isn't it commendable that her first work is of this caliber?

"Hehe~ It's not as powerful as you said, Anka. Since... there's nothing that needs to be modified for the time being, then this spear is yours."

At this point, Maria quickly shoved the spear she was holding into Bianca's arms, and then continued, "If it's damaged, you can come to me and I'll fix it for you."

"However, it's best to use this weapon only in training. After all, my skills aren't that good yet... It would be bad if this weapon malfunctioned in actual combat."

After saying this, Maria seemed to remember something. She clenched her fist, then looked at Bianca with a determined gaze and said earnestly, "I will definitely become powerful in the future, and then I will forge the best spear for you, Bianca!"

"Okay, Maria can definitely do it, keep it up." Bianca glanced down at the spear in her arms, her expression helpless but her tone gentle.

Then, as if remembering something, Dai'e narrowed her azure eyes and changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, did you apply the medicine properly today?"

"Um...actually, my Originium Arts can heal, and I'm almost healed..."

Upon hearing this, Maria, who had been smiling brightly, suddenly became somewhat guilty, and her eyes began to dart away.

"Really."

Bianca was completely unaware of what was happening.

She shook her head helplessly, and without any hesitation, she put the spear into her spatial storage in front of Maria. Ignoring the system's voice, she grabbed Maria's hand and walked towards the sofa.

"Eh! A spear...!"

Maria did not resist Bianca's actions, but was surprised by the sudden disappearance of the weapon.

"Don't be surprised, I just put it away. Sit here, I'll apply the medicine for you." Hearing her friend's surprised voice, Bianca explained without turning her head as she took the medicine.

As for having her own private space, Dai'e wouldn't casually reveal it to outsiders, but... if it's indoors, or in front of Maria, then there's no problem.

After spending this time together, she now completely trusts her friend.

"so amazing!"

After hearing Bianca's explanation, Maria sighed softly, but didn't press the matter. She was similar to Bianca in this respect; she didn't like to pry into her friends' secrets.

"Alright, roll up your sleeves and let me see your wound."

"Well, good."

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After playing around with Maria for a while and politely declining her offer to stay the night, Bianca left the Linguang family home under the cover of night and silently headed towards the hotel where she was staying.

Just as the silly goose walked to a secluded street with few people, she suddenly stopped and turned her head to look in one direction.

"You've been following me all this way, aren't you coming out yet?"

I'm not really keen on taking action in the city.

"!"

Upon hearing Bianca's words, "Platinum" Hinterlea, who had been observing from the shadows, froze, feeling a chill creep up her spine as if she had been targeted by a monster.

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"..."

Ultimately, the feeling was too overwhelming, and Hintelia stiffened as she cautiously and warily walked out.

Bianca, standing at a distance, was not surprised to see the person who came out, because she already knew who had been following her.

This doesn't mean she has any special abilities, but rather that Sakura had already discovered and told her about it.

"What mission did the Unarmored Alliance give you? Is it to monitor me, or do they intend to harm Maria?"

After thinking for a moment, Bianca looked at the person in front of her and asked her question.

However, although it was a problem, Dai'e was more inclined to believe that the person in front of her was there to monitor her. After all, they had followed her all the way here...

However, just to be on the safe side, she decided to ask.

"..."

Upon hearing Bianca's direct question, Hinterlea was taken aback. She then weighed the pros and cons in her mind: which was more dangerous, offending the person in front of her or "betraying" the Undead Alliance?

"I don't know about the others' missions, but my mission is to monitor you..."

Clearly, compared to dying later... "Platinum" Hinterlea still thinks dying early is more terrifying.

Revealing the mission might lead to being hunted down by the Unarmored Alliance, but that wouldn't be without a chance of survival. However, if he angered the person in front of him now, he could very well be killed instantly.

"..."

After hearing what Hinterlea said, Bianca didn't ask any more questions, but simply nodded to herself.

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Platinum's words, without sensing the presence of more assassins around, confirmed many of Dudu's suspicions.

Those guys finally started to take Bianca seriously and be wary of her. However, whether it was underhanded tactics or assassination attempts, she didn't really care as long as they didn't target her friends.

Of course, if they choose to harm Maria in order to threaten him, the goose wouldn't mind showing them what terror is.

After a moment of contemplation, Bianca slowly raised her eyes and fixed her gaze on the white-haired girl in front of her once again.

Since calling her out was a completely impromptu decision, and since Hintelia hadn't done anything particularly outrageous, the goose now didn't know how to deal with the girl in front of him.

"!"

When she realized that Bianca's gaze was fixed on her again, Hinterlea panicked and her body almost instinctively wanted to run away.

Fortunately, reason prevailed in the end, and he controlled his "dangerous" urge to escape.

"..."

Standing at a distance, Bianca watched Hinterlea's tense nerves, looking like she wanted to run but dared not, and a strange glint flashed in her eyes. Was she really that scary?

"...Never mind, there's no need to make things difficult for you."

Just as the silly goose was still sighing in her heart, the message that came to her mind made her lose all interest in wasting time here with people.

"Given your young age, here's a piece of advice... Don't get involved in tasks you shouldn't be involved in; you won't want to know the consequences."

After saying that, Bianca completely withdrew her gaze, and without lingering, turned and left.

Although I spoke rather vaguely, I believe that Hinterlaya is a smart person and should understand the reasoning behind it.

What? You're asking what to do if you don't understand Platinum?

Of course, we'll settle everything together when the time comes.

Bianca had already given Platinum a warning, considering she used to be one of her operators. Under these circumstances, if Hinterlea still crossed her line, then there was no point in keeping her around.

After all, without the filter of being an operator, the two would just be strangers who had only met once.

"..."

Hinterlea stood there until Bianca completely disappeared from sight before letting out a sigh of relief. After stretching her stiff body slightly, she quickly left as well.

After all, for a knight assassin, it is extremely dangerous to expose one's body so openly.

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As she evacuated, Hinterlea also pondered the warning Bianca had just given her...

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Bianca, on her way back, appeared outwardly calm, but inwardly she was in turmoil. And with whom? Of course, it was with Möbius, who had been away from the Grand Knights' territory for some time.

Just now, while Dai'e was blocking Hinterlea, she received a message from Mebius. The gist of it was that she was about to enter Rhine Lab and needed a helper, so she wanted Kaguya to go with her.

At first glance, there seemed to be nothing wrong with the meaning, and Bianca could understand it, but Snake's tone was just too irritating. Then, without warning, the two started arguing again…

……

'Not now, I need Sakura's help.'

'Hmph, those are just minor issues that you can handle yourself. I'm the one who really needs Sakura's help~' Hearing Bianca's words, Mebius snorted lightly, somewhat "disdainfully."

I don't know you yet...

Don't even think about it. Don't forget who funded your research. Even if you do it quickly, it will have to wait until the tournament is over. Bianca, who no longer wanted to argue with Mebius, directly revealed her bottom line.

'Tsk...'

After winning a game against Mebius, Bianca was much better and continued to focus on her journey.

However, even she had to admit that Snake's movements were extremely swift and efficient, as it was already about to enter Rhine Labs so quickly.

If it were anyone else, very few people could do what Mebius did: study on their own for a few months and create a near-perfect "stepping stone" to join Rhine Lab.