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

So there's nothing she can do but wait for now. And she's prepared for a possible clash between the enemy and reinforcements sent by the Reunion Movement.

However, the problem isn't too serious. For Sakura, it's just a bit of a hassle, but far from being a major issue.

P.S.: If you urge me more, there will be extra chapters.

I originally planned to pay back the bounty after the book was released, but I have to get it released this week, ugh. Time to stop slacking off.

Let me recommend my friend's book again.

Xia Li, of Gaia race, has ∞ years of combat experience.

Although nominally on par with Dr. Kal'tsit, she seems to always be hanging out in Rhodes Island's cafeteria...

For some reason, Miss Xia Li and Dr. Kal'tsit always seemed like an old married couple, and they also liked to pick up children from all over the place and raise them.

Talulah and Chen, both members of the royal family; Hoshiguma, the police officer from Lungmen; a young lady from Sarkaz; and even Amiya, the leader of Rhodes Island, were all taken in by her.

That said, I wonder if it's just my imagination, but these children always seem a little too affectionate towards Miss Xia Li...

Furthermore, according to the Sarkaz Blood Demon Lady who wished to remain anonymous, it seems that even Dr. Kal'tsit herself was raised by Miss Xia Li...

Hiss…that’s not a generational difference…Ahhh, Dr. Kal’tsit, I really didn’t mean to say your girlfriend was old!

Chapter 48 The Gray Monster

The mine warehouse was utterly silent; no one spoke or talked. Only the sound of paintbrushes dipping into paint and gliding across the paper could be heard.

"..."

Alyona, who had been standing behind Gretchen, intently observing her painting, had at some point opened her beautiful light green eyes wide.

This was the first time Alyona, who was born and raised on the Ursus snowfield, had ever seen such intense and vibrant colors...

But both Gretchen's superb painting skills and the vibrant colors brought her a sense of novelty and awe, which she found wonderful.

The two Yetis sitting not far away weren't as awestruck by the vibrant colors as little Alyona was.

However, they all couldn't help but admire Gretsch's painting skills, which were far beyond her years.

……

As time passed, Gretchen's hands gradually slowed down, and the painting was nearing completion.

However, just as she was about to make the final stroke, the little girl paused, hesitated for a moment, and then added the last touch of color.

"All right……"

After finishing the painting, Gretchen first admired it carefully before putting down her palette and brushes.

However, having just emerged from her immersion in drawing, the little girl was unaware of the unusual behavior of the person watching her draw from behind.

After confirming that there was no problem, Gretchen took the painting off the easel and jumped down from the small stool.

However, just as the little girl turned around to walk to Alyona and hand her the painting, she finally realized the abnormality of her companion.

"Ok?"

Gretchen stretched out her small hand and gently waved it in front of Alyona's eyes, but it was obviously no use... Alyona remained staring blankly ahead, as if looking at something.

"What's wrong? What are you looking at, Alyona?"

At that moment, Leos saw Gretchen's movements and realized that something was wrong.

"I don't know... maybe it's because of my painting?"

Upon hearing this, Gretchen raised her little head to look at the two yetis, gently shook her head, and said uncertainly.

Although Gretchen was somewhat surprised that Alyona would be affected by the words so quickly, she wasn't actually too worried at the moment... because she sensed that the painting in her hand wasn't particularly powerful.

This was indeed proven by the fact that if the painting was so powerful, then the two Yetis who were watching Gretsch paint with Alyona should have been instantly affected as well.

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Moreover, sometimes a person's color sense, or rather, their strength, can really affect the final result of a painting.

If everyone here were as strong as Master Qian, Gretchen wouldn't dare to paint carelessly anymore, because a painting created under such circumstances could easily cause a major disaster.

Just like in Gretchen's memory, she once painted a picture for Qian Jie, and that picture had a great impact, even causing a city to be destroyed by internal strife.

However, Gretchen felt that unless she were to paint other characters she transformed into, it would be impossible to reach that level of artistry under normal circumstances.

Even if there will still be some impact, it won't cause too much chaos.

"What effect will it have on little Gretchen seeing your painting? Why is Alyona just standing there frozen in place? Won't we both become like that too?"

"Alright then!"

Hearing the little girl's uncertain words, Lois covered her head and said with some "fear".

"Probably not?"

Gretsch's eyes also flashed with a hint of doubt at Lois's question. She tilted her head slightly and said softly.

Looking at Gretchen's adorable appearance, Leos smiled helplessly and then joked, "Little Gretchen, if there had been even a hint of certainty in your words, I would have believed you."

"Alyona is fine, she's just temporarily affected... she should recover soon."

With that, Gretchen placed the painting back on the easel and walked over to Alyona to wait.

……

"what……"

A moment later, under the watchful eyes of the three people, Alyona finally made a move. She cried out in surprise and then subconsciously took a step back.

"It's okay. I'm here."

Upon noticing Alyona's actions, Gretsch, who was already prepared, took a step forward and gently embraced the girl to comfort her.

Although Gretchen didn't know what Alyona had seen, ...after all, she was the one who painted the picture, so she would take responsibility for any problems that might arise.

"Gresh, behind you!"

"Holy crap, the drawing... the drawing has come to life!"

Just as Gretchen was comforting her companion, the two yetis sitting not far away suddenly stood up, speaking up to warn her and exclaiming in surprise.

"Ok?"

After hearing the two people's reminder, the little girl quickly turned around, and what she saw was a vibrant array of colors flowing out of the painting...

Then the vibrant colors fell to the ground and merged together, manifesting as a huge, fat, and ferocious gray monster.

"Fuck me!"

"What the hell is this?!"

When the monster materialized, everyone except Gretsch was startled. Even the two yetis cursed, and Alyona, who was being held, instinctively took a small step back.

"..."

However, Gretchen remained expressionless throughout, calmly watching the monster before her without showing any fear.

Of course, she also had other emotions, such as doubt.

At this moment, the little girl's violet eyes were almost overflowing with doubt.

She had absolutely no idea why this seemingly weak painting could suddenly manifest a monster.

Moreover, even if the strength is sufficient to materialize something, it should have appeared when Gretchen finished drawing it.

Just then, Alyona, who had been held in Gretsch's arms, spoke softly and tremblingly in her ear: "Gretsch... can you make it disappear?"

"it is good."

Upon noticing the tremor in Alyona's voice, Gretchen quickly took out her paintbrush and gently touched the direction of the painting.

In the next instant, both the gloomy colors on the ground and the terrifying gray monster were all swept into the painting... becoming part of the scene.

"Okay, it's okay."

P.S.: I had some things to do this afternoon, so this update is a bit late. There will be another one tonight, and I'll try my best to write it. Please urge me to hurry up, I'll be working overtime tonight.

I'm freezing today. I rushed back in the rain without an umbrella.

Chapter 49 Interrogation

"Okay, it's okay."

After sending the monster that had just materialized back into the painting, Gretchen quietly comforted Alyona behind her.

Then he didn't forget to apologize: "I'm sorry... I didn't expect this to happen."

"It's okay... I'm fine. Sorry, let me hug you for a while."

After hearing Gretsch's words, Alyona responded softly and then hugged the little girl in front of her.

"...?"

Although Gretchen didn't quite understand why Alyona was apologizing, she still opened her arms and let her be hugged.

The little girl then felt Alyona's body trembling. Although Alyona remained expressionless, a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.

This was the first time Gretsch had ever scared someone while drawing... For a moment, she was at a loss and didn't know what to do.

"...Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Finally, Gretchen raised one arm and gently patted Alyona's fluffy little head, continuing to comfort her softly.

"I think we should give them some space."

"I feel so too."