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

A hint of helplessness flashed in Gretchen's large eyes as she considered regaining the power of decision-making, and then she said softly.

At the same time, the little girl silently made a decision in her heart. That is, she felt it was necessary for her "guardian" to come out and have a proper talk with the Reunion Movement.

As for whether to choose Sakura or Snake as the "guardian," Gretchen hasn't decided yet.

However, this matter was harmless. After the "guardian" and the Reunion Movement had a friendly exchange, she only wanted a result.

That means "Gresh" can now legitimately remain in the Reunion Movement, no longer as someone of dubious origin.

Then, some information about "Gresh's" characteristics and precautions can also be shared with the Reunion Movement members through others.

"Ahem... Well then, I'll continue asking~"

After clearing her throat, Lois softened her voice and tentatively asked, "Little Gretchen, what kind of person is this Aponia Mama you mentioned?"

And when Lois asked

After that, the remaining two, while not staring directly at the little girl, quietly pricked up their ears.

The three people present had all heard the name Aponia from Gretchen before, and they were all somewhat curious and concerned.

In addition, although the little girl had mentioned it before at the camp, it was almost as if she hadn't said anything at all, which further piqued the curiosity of the two yetis.

I'd like to know what kind of person the mother was who could give birth to such an amazing child as Gretchen.

"Hmm... Mom Aponia is very gentle and kind to me. But, she can be a little scary when she's angry?"

P.S.: There will be more tonight, I'll stay up all night to write more, because if I don't write more soon I won't be able to get it published.

Also, thank you so much for the generous donation! It's really amazing. I thought this bounty was almost over and no one was doing it anymore, and then this was a total surprise!

Then comes the book recommendation section. Since we're still in the recommendation phase, we'll be recommending quite a few books.

For Raiden Mei

In her heart lies a ray of moonlight that bathes the world, and a ray of warm sunshine that illuminates the earth.

She had thought that while the sunlight would fade, the moonlight would remain forever, but little did she know that the world would play a cruel joke on her.

That night at the dance, Nuanyang said to her, "Hi, how are you feeling, Mei-neechan?"

Chapter 51 Slaughter (Bonus Chapter 1)

"Hmm... Mom Aponia is very gentle and kind to me. But, she can be a little scary when she's angry?"

As she spoke, a pair of dark, lifeless, scarlet eyes appeared in Gretchen's mind...

However, even in Gretsch's memories, Aponia was rarely seen angry, not only because she had a good temper, but also because she would often avoid Gretsch.

Of course, there are exceptions. For example, if a little girl wants to do something unhealthy, like not sleeping or eating properly, there's a chance she'll see Aponia's red eyes.

Upon hearing this, Leos stroked his chin thoughtfully and asked, "I see. It seems your family is doing well, little Greta. But why hasn't anyone come looking for you? Don't they know you're here?"

This was a question he had been curious about since the beginning. The little girl told them in detail about several of their family members, such as Aunt Mebius, Soft Sakura, and Kosmo.

However, when Kosmo was mentioned, both Leos and the other two had somewhat strange expressions.

If the two Yetis only knew the reason why Gretsch was barefoot, and therefore had a somewhat strange impression of Kosmo...

After hearing more of the little girl's description, everyone felt that this person was somewhat cruel...

Of course, putting that aside, Leos and the others could sense the kindness these people showed her from Gretchen's words. But it was precisely because of this that they had such doubts…

"Well, maybe they don't know I'm back, and they're probably very busy."

Faced with Leos's question, Gretchen thought for a moment and then gave her an answer.

After Gretchen's answer, the atmosphere among them suddenly became somewhat tense, but Lois quickly recovered.

Then he leaned over and hooked his arm around the little girl's shoulder, grinning as he said, "Little Gresh, don't think too much. If no one comes looking for you, just come with us! We'll take good care of you!"

"...?"

Gretchen, who was calmly recounting the events, suddenly had a big question mark slowly appear above her head after being hugged.

"I didn't think too much about it..."

However, after the little girl explained in a low voice, a gentle, comforting pat landed on her head, and then Lois's voice reached her ears.

"Good, it's good that you didn't think too much about it. After this mission is over, Leos and I will secretly take you two little guys out for a treat."

"Ah."

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Amidst the cold wind and snowflakes, Sakura easily found her target: one of the enemy's main forces.

Because it was daytime, she didn't get too close for the time being, but instead chose to observe from a distance first.

Sakura glanced around and, based on her analysis of various traces, deduced that there were at least several hundred enemies in this group, and their equipment was relatively sophisticated.

However, none of this mattered to Sakura and had no effect on her.

The only thing is that this is the first time she's dealt with so many people... she doesn't quite look like an assassin.

"call--"

Once ready, Sakura darted towards the enemy, a move destined to be a brutal massacre...

However, she would not soften her heart, because they were enemies, and because they stood on different sides.

If Sakura lets them go today, what if they attract more enemies, or even hurt people she cares about?

Moreover, if given a chance, Sakura doesn't think they'll let the Infected members of the Reunion Movement go...

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"..."

Meanwhile, Gretchen, who was having lunch, suddenly lost her appetite after sensing what Sakura was doing.

A complex emotion flashed quickly in her wide, violet eyes...

"What's wrong? Little Gretsch doesn't like it? But it's true, there's not much oil in it."

Watching Gretchen stop moving and seeing that she suddenly seemed to have lost her appetite, Lois couldn't help but gently reach out and stroke her soft hair, asking a question.

"No...it's not because of noon"

"I just suddenly lost my appetite..." Gretchen said, lowering her head to look at the bowl in her hands. After thinking for a moment, she continued, "But Gretchen is a good girl and won't waste food."

"...That's not the case. If little Gretsch really can't finish it, you can give it to me or Leos."

Upon hearing this, Lois couldn't help but sigh in her heart once again. Gretchen was so well-behaved and sensible, and she was also very cute. She was simply a little angel!

"No need, I can finish it."

After she finished speaking, Gretchen still didn't have much of an appetite, but she didn't want to worry others.

She picked up the spoon again and began to eat in small bites in front of the two yetis.

Seeing this scene, Lois gave a helpless smile, then patted Gretsch's head and said, "Alright then, don't force yourself."

"Ah."

……

Logically speaking, if there's nothing to do at noon, it's a perfect time to rest.

But if something happens...

"Ah woo~"

The adorable blue-haired little girl, walking towards the door, couldn't help but yawn for the second time this afternoon, her big violet eyes welling up with tears.

Although Gretchen can't interfere too much with this exclusive mission in general, she can still secretly remind Yelena.

It's not like these Yetis will directly face so many enemies, but at least it can guard against advance teams coming from another direction.

There's not even a need to take action; just a little delay and Sakura will be there.

As Gretchen stepped out of the warehouse again, unsurprisingly, many eyes were once again drawn to her...

But this time, the little girl wasn't affected. She blinked her big, watery eyes and ignored all the nonsense.

Then, Gretchen took small steps and headed straight for her target, Yelena.

P.S.: I'm so sleepy, and I still have so much to write... I can't write anymore QAQ. As for whether I'll have any more tonight, it depends on whether I have the energy. If I can't write much tonight, I'll have to frantically catch up tomorrow.

The quality of this chapter is somewhat lacking; I'll revise it tomorrow if there are any problems.

My toothache is so bad I can't concentrate at all, it's so annoying. You guys should get some rest. I need to urge you to get some sleep.

Chapter 52 Situation

Finally, with a gentle reminder from Gretchen, Yelena quickly grasped the current situation and then gathered a few Yetis to begin devising a plan.

Subsequently, in order to protect these infected individuals and guard against enemy reconnaissance squads, Frostnova ordered a large number of infected individuals in the mine to crowd into the buildings instead of staying outside.

As soon as this order was given, the vast mining area quickly became empty... and looked rather deserted.

However, there was nothing that could be done about it; the newly rescued infected individuals were all injured and physically weak.

Leaving them outside not only makes them vulnerable to exposure and harm, but also hinders their progress.

"..."

Gretsch's eyes flickered slightly as she looked at the empty mine and the few Yetis that were now busy.

But to be honest, the little girl seems pretty good now, after all, the people who used to stare at her have temporarily disappeared... and the murky colors are gone too.

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One of the official temporary camps—

"..."

A figure in cherry blossom pink stood silently in front of the camp... Looking at the corpses scattered all over the ground, her eyes behind the mask were filled with complex emotions.

Then, as before, she reached out and took out a dozen forget-me-nots, letting them drift to the ground with the cold wind and snowflakes.

After doing all this, Sakura concealed the complexity in her eyes and quickly left. Time was of the essence; there was another matter waiting for her to resolve.

However, after the recent killing spree... she began to want to obtain the [Seven Thunders of Purification] as soon as possible, because she was afraid that continuing to kill without restraint might have adverse effects on her.

In a sense, the Divine Key 【Seven Thunders of Purification】 can protect Sakura in this regard, and even reduce the number of times she needs to act.

Of course, what's special isn't the Divine Key itself, but the Commandments that protect Sakura—commandments specifically issued by Aponia to protect and restrict her.