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

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Gretchen gently patted the small stool next to the easel, then turned to look at Alyona and said.

Since the two little ones have grown closer, a small stool has appeared next to the little girl's easel, a stool that belongs exclusively to the little polar bear.

"Ah."

After everything was ready, Gretchen began to paint using the color W. The moment she put pen to paper, she, as always, became completely absorbed in the painting.

Meanwhile, Alyona, sitting on a small stool to the side, also perfectly coordinated her movements as soon as the little girl began to draw, completely settling down to sit still.

Calm down. Observe carefully the people and paintings in front of you.

……

Time passed second by second, and the paper on the easel gradually changed from pure white to a variety of colors.

To be honest, Gretchen was really looking forward to this painting, definitely not because she wanted any "repayment"... it was just because she was really looking forward to it...

P.S.: I'm so hungry, I'll go out for a bite to eat and then continue writing. Why can't the manuscript just keep increasing on its own? If only the computer could automate typing! Chapter 2 should be around 10 PM tonight, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Next, I'll recommend a friend's book; you can check it out if you're interested.

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Chapter 80 Missed Opportunity and Ines

"..."

After Gretchen made the last stroke on the paper, she slowly withdrew from her immersive state and the colors of W.

But this time, the little girl didn't look at the painting in front of her as usual. Instead, she put down her paintbrush, lowered her head, and gently covered her heart.

Although she had withdrawn from the color of "w", Gretsch felt a touch of sadness at this moment.

But for a moment she didn't know what she was sad about...

It wasn't until the little girl looked up and carefully examined the painting in front of her that she finally got the answer.

It turns out that this emotion originated from W, something hidden deep within her color...

This time, Gretchen's painting is different from her previous works. The overall tone of the painting is rather somber, with only a warm light shining in the center of the painting.

Beneath this soft light, there was a pink figure wearing a black crown, whose steps were gradually fading into the distance.

Behind this gentle figure, within the elongated, dark shadow, lies a demon reaching out to chase after the figure before it, but forever unable to catch up due to being bound by numerous chains.

"..."

To be honest, after carefully examining her painting, Gretchen began to reconsider whether she should give it away...

Although the little girl had always wanted to find an opportunity to defeat W.

But as she sensed the lingering emotions within her and looked at the completed painting before her, she began to hesitate for the first time in a long time…

After all, if it really was the effect she imagined, then Gretchen felt that she had been too cruel, and that would have been a bit too harsh on W.

"What's wrong? Is something bothering you?"

Just as Gretchen was struggling with her decision, Alyona, who was sitting next to her, frowned slightly and asked softly.

"I don't feel uncomfortable, there's just some residual color... so I took a break."

Upon hearing Alyona's words, Gretchen quickly snapped out of her thoughts and gently shook her head in response.

"It's good that you're not feeling unwell, and we've almost finished chopping... Let's pack up and go out for dinner." As she spoke, a hint of helplessness flashed in Alyona's eyes, and then, as if remembering something, she added another sentence.

"Just like Gretsch told me, good children eat on time."

"Okay, I'll get ready."

Greta had no objections to her friend's suggestion and agreed almost without thinking.

After all, this painting took quite a while to complete... and now it's getting dark, so it's definitely dinnertime.

Then, Gretchen quickly put the painting tools and the painting into her spatial storage.

At the same time, they temporarily put the question of whether or not to give the painting out of their minds and happily went to have dinner with their friends.

……

However, when someone is soft-hearted, there will always be someone to help her harden her heart.

For example... Gretchen now.

If before, the little girl was somewhat soft-hearted because she knew about W's past and sensed sadness through the colors...

Now, Gretchen feels her heart is as hard as stone and she only wants to be a "cruel" bad child.

As for the reason, it was because Gretchen was pranked by W again during dinner, and even accidentally spilled her food, getting it all over herself.

W's actions completely solidified the little girl's previously wavering resolve, and she decided to return the favor properly.

However, since it was already late and Alina and the others would be watching over things tonight, Gretsch decided to deliver the gift to W tomorrow.

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the next day--

Gretchen got up as usual, then had breakfast with Alyona, and then sat by the campfire chatting with Talulah and the others.

She only began her actions when everyone was busy with their own things and no one was keeping a close eye on the little girl.

Today, Gretchen set two goals for herself. The first was to deliver the painting to W, and the second was to make contact with Mudrock.

However, this time she couldn't act alone.

Knowing the purpose of the painting, Alyona had been watching Gretchen's every move since this morning to prevent her from running away.

Finally, having no other choice and considering it wasn't a very big deal, Gretchen brought her worried companion along.

After all, it's your own partner, so you should pamper them.

……

This time, Gretchen wasn't wandering around like a headless fly like yesterday. This time she went straight...

Then, leading Alyona, they headed straight for their target, towards W's tent.

However, this operation encountered some problems right from the start. Specifically, Gretchen and Alyona couldn't find W at all upon arrival.

Then, upon asking Ines, they discovered that W had gone out on a mission with her team, known for its brutality and efficiency... so the two little ones had completely missed their target.

After much deliberation, Gretchen finally turned her attention back to Ines, who was sitting by the campfire not far away.

"So, is there something you need from W?" After noticing Gretsch's gaze, Ines raised her head again and asked calmly.

Not only her, but Hedley, who was sitting to the side, also looked up and curiously looked at Gretchen and the other woman.

After all, it was a very rare thing for them to have someone come looking for W.

"There are some things I want to give to Dabuliu..."

Upon hearing this, Gretchen organized her thoughts briefly before revealing the purpose of her trip.

"what?"

After hearing Gretchen's answer, Ines asked instinctively.

This time, the little girl didn't rush to answer. Instead, she took out the painting she had drawn yesterday from her spatial storage before continuing:

"This is it... a painting I drew. Could you please give it to Daburu for me?"

"..."

When Gretchen suddenly pulled the painting out of thin air, Ines was slightly stunned, clearly not expecting it at all.

Moreover, when Gretsch said she was going to give W something, Ines's first thought was that it was an explosive...

P.S.: In the end, something unexpected happened. I only wrote this much in three hours, and you should know that I didn't slack off at all in the middle. I've revised it many times and I'm still not very satisfied.

Sigh, another all-nighter. Goodnight everyone.

Chapter 81 Another Method

"painting……?"

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After realizing what was happening, Ines raised an eyebrow slightly, a strange glint in her eyes.

After all, she still remembered very clearly what this little girl had done on the day she arrived...

She had heard of the Ursus Inner Guard before, and although she had never faced them directly, she had seen Talulah and the others fight against them that day.

But on that day, Gretchen easily dragged that "monster" into the painting.

So if you say there's nothing wrong with the little girl's drawing in front of you, Ines would be the first to disagree.

However, Ines had a pretty good idea of ​​what Gretsch was thinking. She felt that the painting in the little guy's hand was not as powerful as the previous one, but it was still somewhat effective.

The reason for delivering the painting this time is probably to get a little "revenge" on that guy, w.

Hedley, who was standing next to her, had almost the same idea as Ines.

“My sister should have seen it yesterday. I drew this picture after I got back,” Greta said softly, looking up at Ines.

The little girl couldn't believe that Ines, with her keen observation and keen investigative skills, wouldn't have noticed her interaction with W yesterday, or the changes in her appearance after being tainted by the color.

“I did see it, but…” After hearing Gretsch’s explanation, Ines looked thoughtful, then continued to ask:

"Sister, I have another question. If you can answer my question to my satisfaction, I will help you deliver the painting to W."

If it were someone else, Ines would certainly not have asked so directly; instead, she would have chosen to probe more carefully.

However, from their initial interaction, she discovered that the little girl in front of her was surprisingly honest. So she simply abandoned her usual practice and started asking directly.

"Hmm...what's the problem?"

Upon hearing this, Gretchen tilted her head slightly and looked at Ines with a puzzled expression.

"..."

Alyona, who had been standing to the side the whole time, couldn't help but want to cover her face in embarrassment. Although she had noticed it before, this time she witnessed firsthand just how easily her companion was deceived and how gullible she was…

However, she wasn't in a hurry to stop her. Firstly, she wanted to know what the woman in front of her wanted to ask, and secondly, Gretsch herself hadn't refused, and she was aware of her strength.

"I'd like to know, what special effect does this painting you have?"

Looking at the adorable little guy tilting his head in front of her, Ines narrowed her golden eyes and said softly.