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

After seeing Gretchen completely stop what she was doing, Alyona slowly walked to her side and asked her in confusion.

"Yes, the experiment is over. This ability isn't mine... I borrowed it from Sister Mudrock." Upon hearing this, Gretchen nodded gently.

He nodded his little head and then whispered an explanation to his companion.

"...So that's it."

After listening to Gretchen's explanation, Alyona thought for a moment and understood what she meant.

To be honest, Alyona never expected that Gretsch could use other people's power by being tainted by their colors.

?;'

However, the little white bear still felt it necessary to remind Gretchen, so she spoke again, her expression becoming serious.

"Unless it's absolutely necessary, don't tell others about this ability of yours. Not everyone is that good, and you might just be mistaken for a thief..."

Having endured immense hardship living on this frozen land, Alyona naturally understood the darkness of the human heart. If she hadn't been wary of others, if she hadn't harbored the utmost malice towards them, she might have died long ago…

Therefore, Alyona understood how much fear and targeting Gretsch would face if her ability to imitate and use other people's powers were exposed.

"Hmm... Don't worry, I almost never use other people's colors except when I'm drawing. And even if I do use them, Sakura-neechan's colors are much better than other people's."

Gretchen felt a warmth in her heart after hearing Alyona's words, and a hint of happiness flashed in her large violet eyes before she gently nodded her head in agreement.

Although the little girl hadn't planned to use other people's abilities, she still felt great after being reminded by her friend, and the colors around her felt warm.

"Alright, let's hurry back. Luckily, there's not much people around. Honestly, next time you have any experiments to do, just let me know first."

As she spoke, Alyona took two steps forward and gently rubbed Gretsch's fluffy little head.

"Hmm... I'll talk to Alyona first next time."

Upon hearing this, Gretchen nodded obediently and agreed.

The two then left quickly, hand in hand, without lingering any longer.

After all this commotion, it's getting late. It's almost lunchtime, and usually by then Alina has finished teaching the children and gone home.

If we don't hurry back, we'll really get caught.

……

At noon, near the campfire by the tent—

"Ah wu..."

Greta opened her small mouth and gently took a bite of the soft, cooked potato, feeling very happy.

After all, W wasn't at the camp this noon, so she could have a rare quiet lunch. Moreover, she not only almost completed both of her goals this morning, but also expanded on two smaller tasks.

However, none of this made Gretchen the happiest. What made her happiest was... that as soon as that guy came back, she could see the painting that was specially made for her.

It's impossible for her to be soft-hearted. Ever since someone planted a bomb in a potato, the little girl's heart has hardened completely.

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It was now nearing night. Light snow began to fall, and the sky had become completely overcast.

“W is back, but she hasn’t come here yet. Hedley, go and tell her about the current situation.”

Sitting by the campfire, Ines glanced at the Azure Knight, who was still standing motionless not far away, before whispering to her comrade.

As for why Ines didn't go to find W herself, the reason is simple: the two are not only comrades-in-arms who have fought side by side, but also enemies.

If she were to go to them, she would likely be ridiculed and mocked by W.

"Okay."

Hearing this, Hedley, who was sitting to the side, did not refuse. He nodded slightly and then stood up and walked outside.

"Really..."

After Hadley left, Ines couldn't help but squint her golden eyes slightly, silently watching the knight's shadow swaying in the firelight, and murmured.

P.S.: I can only say that I did finish writing it before midnight, but I didn't finish checking it. Checking is such a waste of time. I'll send it now.

Also, I originally thought I could finish this volume in a short time. But judging from the current situation and the development of the emotions, I reckon I'll have to write another part. So don't rush.

Give it a push.

Chapter 87 Taunts and Stuns

"Huh? That little brat actually did something like that, making that knight wait for me there the whole time, huh~"

As W walked back to his tent, listening to Hadley's words, a hint of excitement appeared in his golden eyes.

"It seems that what happened last night really angered her."

"You did it again... Never mind, what are you going to do?" Hedley asked, covering his face with a headache, seeing W's expression.

"What's the big deal? Of course, we're going to go see what that little guy is up to. Hedley, you're not scared, are you?" Seeing Hedley covering his face, W said with a smug look on his face.

"It's not that serious, they didn't come looking for me. But are you really planning to accept that painting directly? Although Ines and I both think it won't be fatal, there's definitely something strange about it."

Hedley simply ignored W's smug expression, as if it were nothing new, and then reminded him again.

"Otherwise what? Or do you prefer that I blow up that blue knight? Hahaha, that would be so much fun."

W took Hadley's words to heart, but whether she cared or not was another matter entirely.

.

The reason why W was so "careless and indifferent" was that, after spending some time with her, she was now quite certain that the little girl wouldn't cause any trouble.

Let alone endangering her life, the possibility of her losing an arm or a leg is so small that it's almost nonexistent.

As for why she was so certain, the reason is simple: W discovered that Gretsch seemed to care a lot about Talulah and the others and didn't want to cause them any trouble.

Given the current situation, the Reunion Movement has neither the means nor the resources to turn against the Sarkaz mercenaries.

Therefore, in this situation, W can clearly know that as long as he doesn't go too far or over the top, Gretchen won't turn against him.

It was precisely because W had already realized this that she kept provoking Gretchen during this period...

"Alright, be careful."

After hearing what W said, Hedley shook his head helplessly and gave up on giving any further instructions.

Hedley knew that W had taken his advice to heart, and that his comrade was just crazy, not stupid. Moreover, he understood the current situation of the Reunion Movement, so he wasn't overly worried.

Upon hearing this, W simply smiled and casually replied, "Yes, yes, I understand. Am I really that unreliable?"

"Let's go back quickly. I'm starving after running around for so long. Who's going to cook dinner tonight?"

"It's Ines."

"Tsk, it's her..."

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?;;

W and Hedley quickly returned to the vicinity of the tent. The area was now much livelier due to the return of W's squad members.

However, W noticed the tall, azure-blue knight floating not far from Ines almost instantly.

When W saw the Azure Knight, the Knight also saw her.

At this moment, the Azure Knight, who had been almost motionless all day, suddenly moved and headed towards W.

His sudden action startled many people who were secretly watching him.

This included Ines, who had previously appeared calm and unconcerned, quietly warming herself by the fire. After all, she was also one of those secretly observing.

Seeing the azure-blue knight carrying the painting approaching, W curled his lips into a wicked smile and said:

"Oh, I heard you've been waiting for me here for a long time. So, I've been wondering, do you have any thoughts? Can you talk? Or are you just a pure doll?"

"..."

The azure-blue knight naturally wouldn't respond to W's questions. After all, at this moment, his little princess's orders were the most important thing to him.

Moreover, the knight had never liked the woman in front of him who looked like an American cockroach... In fact, if his little princess hadn't stopped him, he probably would have jumped out and taught her a lesson long ago.

And it wasn't just the Knight; the other princess's guardians also didn't have a good impression of W... Even the hot-tempered tyrant was almost at his breaking point.

"Tsk, looks like you can't talk? How boring. Tell me, if I were to tear you apart, would that little guy be sad?"

W was not surprised at all that the Knight had not responded to him, and his mischievousness did not diminish in the slightest. Instead, he stroked his chin and began to think seriously.

"?"

Even the gentle Knight was starting to lose his temper.

The next instant, the azure knight suddenly exerted his strength, his movement speed increased dramatically, and he transformed into a pale blue shadow, darting in front of W.

Then, before anyone, including W, could react, he stuck the drawing in his hand onto her face.

To be honest, if the knight hadn't been reluctant to destroy his little princess's painting, it wouldn't have been just a simple face sticker. It would have been a complete smear...

"!"

Seeing the painting suddenly pressed against his face, W's pupils contracted slightly, and he instinctively drew his knife to retaliate.

Although they eventually realized that the knight meant no harm, they still did not stop.

However, her attack only resulted in a string of sparks on the Knight's arm, and didn't even leave a mark.

After calming down a bit, W grabbed the painting in front of her and held it in her hand.

However, she didn't rush to look, but instead stared at the azure knight before her, continuing to speak sarcastically:

"So it seems you're not just a puppet after all... Can you talk? Or is someone controlling you from behind?"

"..."

However, faced with W's renewed taunts and probing, the Azure Knight didn't even glance at her again, and simply disappeared in front of everyone.

After all, the princess's task has been completed, and everyone can go back to report. Who wants to stay here and face the infuriating America... ugh.

"Sarkaz swearing! How boring..."

After seeing the knight disappear, W finally couldn't help but swear, but her complexion was much better than yesterday.

"..."

After calming down for a while, W finally looked down at the painting in her hand.