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

After observing for a while and confirming that no one was watching her, Gretchen's large violet eyes lit up slightly, revealing a hint of joy.

Several days had passed, and finally, the opportunity had arrived. The little girl felt that if she didn't go and meet the Sarkaz lady now, she would be wasting this chance.

After these few days of "reflection", Ge

Leixiu didn't want to dwell on it anymore. She was ready to just go for it!

Of course, Gretchen wouldn't be too disappointed if she happened not to see mudstone.

Because if she didn't see him, she could do something else, something she'd been holding back for days...

Since both tasks involved a trip to the mercenary group, Gretsch felt it wouldn't matter which one she completed.

Having made up her mind, the little girl no longer hesitated. She lifted her smooth, pink bare feet and took steps, heading straight for the location where the mercenary group was stationed.

……

However, it was clear that Gretchen had left a very deep impression on people the other day. As a result, when she walked alone in the camp, she still attracted a lot of attention.

Because so many people were curious about her—this powerful and mysterious child who had attracted the attention of several leaders of the Reunion Movement—their gazes instinctively followed her upon seeing her, wanting to investigate.

This situation became even more pronounced after Gretsch entered the mercenary group's encampment area...

After all, those present were seasoned Sarkaz mercenaries, veterans of countless battles and accustomed to the dangers of life. They would instinctively be wary of this mysterious and strangely powerful little girl.

However, from the moment she began to act, Gretchen chose to keep her eyes lowered to minimize the influence of others on her. So now she was completely unaware of these gazes, nor did she pay attention to their expressions.

After walking for a while longer, the little girl seemed to sense something, slowly raised her head, and met W's golden eyes, which were full of inquiry and amusement.

After noticing that Gretsch was facing off against W, many mercenaries around them poked their heads out.

No one stopped them, no one reminded them; they just watched the show quietly.

however……

Gretchen merely glanced at W before turning away and walking off without a second thought.

"...?"

He thought the person was looking for him, but his expression froze for a moment when he saw the little girl's decisive action without any hesitation.

P.S.: It's a bit early, but not exactly early either. I don't need to get up too early tomorrow though. Goodnight everyone. (I'll remind you to get some sleep.)

Chapter 77 Gretchen: "No way? No way? There can't be anyone else..."

"...?"

Thinking the person was looking for him, w's expression froze for a moment after seeing the little girl's decisive action without hesitation.

However, it was only for a moment. She quickly recovered, and then, as if she had thought of something, she gently curled the corners of her lips into a strange smile.

Then she stood up and chased after Gretchen...

Others might not have noticed this scene. But Ines, sitting to the side, saw it all, and a smile couldn't help but flash in her eyes.

To be honest, Ines hasn't seen a W like this for quite some time since that incident.

Although W often jokes around and plays pranks on them, the feeling is different...

"..."

Gretchen was walking with her head down, only glancing at the people around her from time to time, when suddenly her vision went dark as a figure blocked her way.

Then, the little girl subconsciously looked up and saw the face of America...w.

;

“???)?”

Seeing the "sweet" smile on W's face, Gretchen was stunned, a big question mark appearing on her little head.

Clearly, the little girl had no idea that W would stop her so directly, and with such a strange smile on his face.

Anyone familiar with W from the game knows that his smile is never a good sign. Especially when it's such a strange smile.

However, Gretchen racked her brains but still couldn't figure out where she had offended W today... She had been avoiding her just now.

Moreover, although the two had had their share of minor squabbles, those were in the shadows and could be considered W's one-sided and extremely subtle pranks.

Even if it weren't Gretsch, a small child might not even realize that those "strange things" were a prank by someone.

So, in a sense, this is the first time the two have officially met in public.

"Little one, where are you rushing off to? Come play with your big sister for a while~" W said in a "gentle" voice, looking at Gretchen who was full of doubt.

With her gentle voice and the "sweet" smile on her face, she appears to be a kind and caring older sister to anyone who doesn't know the situation.

"?-?!"

However, upon seeing W like this, Gretchen was so terrified that she didn't even dare to approach him; she took two steps back. Her beautiful, large violet eyes flashed with horror, as if she had seen a ghost.

However, for the little girl, it really felt like seeing a ghost, because it was truly frightening.

After all, can you imagine a crazy woman with a terrible personality, who is efficient and ruthless in her work, suddenly showing you a gentle side?

Moreover, it's not just Gretsch who's like this now; the mercenaries around her who see W in this state are also looking terrified, as if they've seen a ghost.

Even Ines, who was not far away, couldn't help but twitch her lips, her expression somewhat speechless.

"...Why are you hiding? Am I that scary?!"

At this moment, W had no time to care about anyone else; she retreated behind Gretchen.

Two steps, and with a look of terror on my face, the string in my head snapped.

However, her smile didn't fade; instead, it became even more "gentle." Of course... this gentleness was contingent on one being able to ignore the throbbing veins on her forehead.

"……???)"

Greta looked at W, who had a "gentle" expression but was secretly clenching her fists, and was slightly stunned.

Then, after realizing what had happened...

"brush--"

With a soft sound, the little girl quickly took a few steps back, maintaining a safe distance from W, whose emotions seemed "not very stable" no matter how you looked at it.

Then, nodding her little head, she said in a serious, low voice, "Um...it's scary. And I didn't come here to see you..."

After saying that, Gretchen lifted her foot, intending to leave quickly... because she was already starting to feel something. If she stayed with W any longer, she would likely get a blemish soon.

You see, Alyona isn't with the little girl right now, so if she gets dyed, it'll take time for the color to fade. Who knows what kind of trouble that might cause?

For example, throwing paint bombs at people everywhere?

Moreover, if Gretchen were to be dyed with someone else's color beforehand, it would be inconvenient for her to go find Mudrock.

"..."

After hearing Gretchen's words, W was stunned for a moment, then his face darkened. He couldn't help but take a few quick steps forward, closing in on the little girl.

At the same time, W stopped acting altogether, and the awkward smile on Gretsch's face was replaced by a familiar arrogant and provocative smirk.

W leaned slightly closer to Gretchen, his golden eyes meeting hers directly. Then, in a smiling voice, he said to the little girl before him:

"Hahaha... Now that you're here, little one, how could I let you leave so easily?"

"..."

When Gretchen and W suddenly locked eyes at such close range, Gretchen's aura began to change drastically.

The little girl's eyes, which had been relatively calm, now showed the same emotions as W's.

"Hahaha, why do you think I would leave so easily?!"

After being dyed the color "w", Gretchen suddenly burst into laughter, her face showing an excited and smug expression.

Then, with lightning speed, he pulled out his paintbrush, which was covered in paint, and smeared it on W's face, who was very close to him at that moment.

After doing her bad deed, Gretchen didn't give anyone time to react and immediately retreated.

That little face of hers was exactly the same as when W ran away after playing a prank.

And while running, the little girl didn't forget to turn back and add, "No way? No way? There's no one who hasn't reacted yet! Hahaha..."

"..."

This time, W, whose face was covered in paint, couldn't hold back any longer. Coupled with Gretsch's irritating words, she slowly pulled out an explosive device... Her intentions were obvious.

Just then, Ines, who had been watching the show from a short distance away, rushed over with light movements and quickly knocked the bomb out of W's hand.

"Playing around is fine... but don't use your bombs carelessly."

P.S.: I also wanted to update sooner, but suddenly I felt a little out of control with W's personality. I've revised this chapter several times and cut it out a few times.

To be honest, I'm starting to struggle with whether to grit my teeth and write the next two thousand words, or go to sleep and get up at 4:00 AM tomorrow to write them. (Send it.)

Chapter 78 Calmness and Escape

"Playing around is fine... but don't use your bombs carelessly."

After saying that, Ines looked at W's face, which was smeared with paint. Although her expression did not change, the smile in her eyes deepened.

"I told you to be careful, and you still got hurt by a kid. But he's already run far away, so don't look at him anymore."

At this point, Ines raised an eyebrow slightly, paused for a moment, and continued, "I have some interesting new discoveries to share. If you want to hear them, wash your face and come over."

After speaking, Ines didn't rush to act. Instead, she casually glanced at the mercenaries still watching them...

.

Although Ines's gaze didn't contain the intense emotions of W, nor was it as sharp as others', none of the mercenaries around her dared to meet her eyes at this moment.

Most of them slowly withdrew their gaze and stopped peeking at what was happening here.

After completing this series of actions, Ines did not choose to continue standing there, but instead turned around and returned to her original seat.

"..."

Distracted by Ines, W's expression softened considerably. After glancing briefly at her retreating figure, he weighed his options and followed without saying anything more.

After all, in such a short time, that little girl had already disappeared from sight. Chasing after her now wouldn't necessarily catch her, and the commotion would likely be quite significant…

Rather than going through all this trouble now, W might as well do something sneaky later. After all, she can't hide her grudge forever.

She won't be called W if she doesn't avenge this...

……