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

After hearing her eldest sister's words, Lois nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, I know... Awoo~"

Gretchen hadn't even finished speaking when she let out a big yawn.

In just a few days since arriving here, the little girl has already stayed up two nights in a row. Although it's not enough to harm her health, she still feels a strange sense of having her sleep schedule completely disrupted.

"It's getting late, let me find a place to make up a bed for you."

Looking at the adorable little one yawning until tears streamed down her face, Yelena's eyes once again revealed helplessness and a doting affection that she herself was unaware of.

"No need, I'll sleep with Alyona. Sisters, you should get some rest too. If you need anything, you can ask Mr. Wolf and the others; they're very reliable, woof..."

As she spoke, Greta covered her mouth with her small hand and let out another big yawn.

At this moment, Lois also spoke up, saying, "Alright, I know you like your older sister, but it's so late. Go to sleep."

As he finished speaking, he pointed to the innermost corner of the warehouse.

"Well, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow, little Greta."

"May you have sweet dreams, Gretchen."

……

After saying goodbye to the two of them, Gretchen no longer hesitated and slowly walked towards the corner of the warehouse.

After bypassing many supplies, what immediately caught the eye was a small bed temporarily made of many boxes in the corner, with a slightly raised quilt on the bed.

While the two little ones were snuggling together, Alyona gradually relaxed her tense nerves and fell asleep, a very deep sleep.

Then, Lois simply set up a makeshift bed in the corner, laid out bedding she had found in the mine, and gently placed the person on it.

As for why Gretchen didn't go to sleep with them at that time... the reason is very simple: she was still hungry.

"..."

Although she knew the person lying in bed was wearing earmuffs, Gretchen still unconsciously softened her steps as she walked over.

Then, she carefully lifted the blanket and quietly slipped inside.

However, not long after Gretchen crawled inside, a warm body suddenly pressed against her and gently embraced her.

Sudden

However, once she was hugged like that, the little girl stopped moving instantly. After all, she knew that Alyona was injured, and it wouldn't be good if she accidentally reopened the wound.

“An’an, Alyona…”

After whispering a final murmur, Gretchen closed her large, violet eyes.

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"Although I knew the journey was long, Yelena and the Yeti team still haven't returned after all this time."

Sitting in the tent, Alina, who was already very anxious because of Gretchen's disappearance, was completely unable to sleep.

"Don't worry too much, Yelena is quite strong. I think they're just looking for a place to stay for now, after all, the snow outside is quite heavy." As she spoke, Talulah looked out the window...

"And if they don't come back, I'll send people to look for them. On the contrary, you have to teach the children tomorrow, you should get some rest."

"Well, I see."

After listening to Talulah's words of comfort, Alina agreed, but the worry on her face did not lessen at all.

P.S.: Keep urging them, and since it's already the 31st, let's get some more votes.

Chapter 41 Good Morning Post?

As dawn broke over the snow-covered plains, the sun slowly peeked out, promising a long-awaited clear day. The heavy snowfall of the previous night had quietly ceased, leaving only a thick layer of white frost on the ground.

"Woo..."

With a soft sob, Alyona slowly opened her somewhat dazed eyes. Then, feeling the warmth surrounding her, her mind went blank... and she instinctively opened her eyes wide, trying to get up.

However, when she saw clearly what she was holding, she stopped herself abruptly, her body stiffening as she dared not move.

"..."

Sensing the movement beside her, Gretchen shifted slightly and then instinctively snuggled closer to the person next to her.

A short while later, the little girl's steady breathing resumed.

Alyona breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Gretchen, whom she was holding, was still awake. She then maintained the same position, afraid of waking her up again.

After calming down, she finally realized that her current posture was wrong, and her face began to feel slightly hot.

Although Alyona didn't know how she was moved to this sleeping place last night, no matter how you looked at it now, it was clearly her shamelessly hugging Gretchen...

Obviously, it was too late to adjust her position now, so in order not to wake anyone, Alyona could only continue to maintain the embarrassing position of holding the little girl.

As time went on, the person's originally pale face became increasingly red... and even showed signs of steaming.

……

So, when Gretchen slowly opened her eyes after waking up, the first thing she saw was Alyona's face, as red as a tomato...

“???)?”

The little girl was completely stunned. After blinking her big eyes, she finally came to her senses a little better.

After regaining consciousness, Gretchen reached out her arm and gently embraced Alyona, then pressed her delicate face against hers.

After feeling the burning heat against her face, Gretchen asked in a slightly dazed voice, "It's so hot... Is Alyona sick?"

"Huh? No...no! I'm fine!"

When Alyona felt the cool face pressed against hers, she shuddered and tilted her head back. She almost jumped up if she hadn't been being held.

"Really? Then why is your face so hot?"

Seeing Alyona's excited state, Gretchen's large, still misty violet eyes flashed with doubt. Then, she wanted to lean closer to confirm.

"Ah, I'm really fine! It's just... just a little hot!" As she spoke, Alyona quickly raised her hand to block Gretsch's soft little face from pressing against her again.

Hearing Alyona's strong voice, Gretsch stopped her movements after being blocked.

Then, she raised her small face, looked into the girl's light green eyes, and said seriously, "Well, okay, remember to tell Gretchen if you feel unwell. I promised to take good care of you."

"understood……"

Upon seeing the seriousness in those violet eyes, Alyona paused slightly, a sense of panic rising within her.

Then she gently turned her face away, no longer daring to look into those eyes that she found so dazzling.

After receiving the answer she wanted, Gretchen nodded gently, then slowly released her arms from Alyona's slender waist and carefully sat up.

It's almost time. Although the little girl went to bed late last night, it's time for her to get up now.

"Aww~ Alyona, lie down for a while longer. I'll go out and find you something to eat." Gretchen covered her mouth and yawned softly, then blinked her big eyes and said in a low voice.

"No need, Gretchen, you lie down a little longer. I'll go out. After all, it's not safe outside."

Upon hearing this, Alyona slowly sat up, her face still flushed, and a look of disapproval appeared on her cheeks.

"Actually, it's not as serious as Sister Lois said. Those people outside can't hurt me, and besides, Mr. Wolf and the others are protecting me." After saying that, Gretchen lifted a corner of the blanket and nimbly jumped off the bed.

Feeling the cold air outside, the little girl squinted her eyes slightly, adjusting them.

They did a thorough examination.

After Gretchen got out of bed, Alyona didn't dawdle any longer and sat down on the bed to start putting on her clothes.

After all, she wasn't a physically strong fusion warrior. In the extremely cold Ursus Snowfield, she couldn't just wander around in thin clothes like a little girl.

Even as she sat on the bed slowly getting dressed, Alyona still felt a chill. And this chill quickly made the blush on her face fade away.

"..."

While Alyona was getting dressed, Gretchen lifted her bare feet, walked around the supplies blocking her way, and headed outside.

Then, just as she expected, she saw two Yetis guarding the warehouse.

Good morning, Sister Lois and Brother Leos.

"Oh, little Gretchen, you're up so early! Are you hungry? I'll go get you some breakfast."

Lois, who was originally incredibly bored, perked up instantly upon seeing Gretsch and asked with a smile.

Leos, standing nearby, was in a similar state of stagnation, instantly turning his life around and greeting her, "Good morning, Gretchen."

"No need, I want to go out by myself."

After listening to Lois's words, Gretchen gently shook her head and then truthfully expressed her thoughts.

Greta stayed quietly in the warehouse before because she didn't want to cause trouble for the Yetis, and she was also an obedient and good girl.

However, she had been here for a while and now wanted to go out for a walk and also talk to Yelena about how to arrange the mission of returning to deliver the message.

Because she hadn't gotten up too early in the morning, Gretchen had assumed that Yelena might have already sent someone back to find Tarua.

But after taking a closer look, she discovered... none of her companions were missing; they were either in the world of the painting or still in the mine. So, she really wanted to ask them about it.

"But……"

Upon hearing Gretsch's words, both Lois and Leos showed a hint of doubt on their faces.

P.S.: Honestly, I was shocked when I saw this. Why do so many people save their monthly passes until the end of the month?

I shouldn't have to stay up all night tonight. I'll finish Chapter 2 as soon as possible, just keep urging me.

Chapter 42 Going Out and Gaze

"But……"

"I have partners to protect me, so there's no need to worry... I'll be back soon."

After she finished speaking, Greta stared intently at the two somewhat doubtful people with her large, serious eyes.

"Um, do we really have to go out?"

Lois had always been most vulnerable to Gretsch's serious gaze, and being stared at like that made her soften up a little.

In addition, there were those things Yelena said to Gretchen after she fell asleep last night.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll take good care of myself."