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

Although the remaining one might not be compatible with the silly goose.

It's so tall, but the little girl thinks it's still worth a try.

"What are you thinking about? You're so absorbed in it."

Just as Gretchen was lost in thought about what was happening with Mebius, a cold hand suddenly landed on her head and gently stroked it.

"Hmm, I was thinking about Sakura-neechan..."

Upon hearing this, Gretchen stopped thinking, then looked up slightly at Yelena's face and responded softly.

"Are you missing her?"

After hearing the little girl's explanation, Yelena withdrew her hand, a look of worry flashing in her eyes as she asked.

"I want to, but... Sister Sakura and everyone else have their own tasks, and I'm used to it. Besides, I have Sister Yelena and the others with me."

"Good~"

Yelena looked helpless at Gretchen's answer, then gently hugged the little one in her arms.

At the same time, Yelena secretly decided that she would try to spend more time with Gretsch, even if she didn't have time herself... she would try to get some of the Yetis to keep her company.

In Froststar's view, her little one was making friends everywhere because he was too lonely, too bored, and had no one to keep him company...

Although she didn't think making friends was a bad thing, nor was it racially discriminatory, she still didn't quite agree with a 12-year-old child becoming friends with those seasoned Sarkaz mercenaries.

"Um... By the way, Yelena, could I have one of your candies?" As if remembering something, Gretchen suddenly raised her head slightly and gently rubbed Yelena's cold chin as she asked.

"My candy isn't suitable for children..."

Upon hearing Gretchen mention the candy, Yelena paused slightly, then explained with a hint of helplessness in her voice.

Actually, she had thought about giving her candy to Gretsch before, but after hesitating for a moment, she put it away.

Yelena felt that the little girl was still too young and might not be able to withstand her pranks. She was worried that she might accidentally make the child cry.

That's right, White Rabbit's candy isn't ordinary candy; it's a handmade candy she makes herself using alcohol, pungent spices, and a little sugar. Eating this candy is one of her few pleasures.

"I asked Yelena for candy, not because I wanted to eat it..."

Upon hearing Yelena's words, Gretchen's large violet eyes flashed slightly, and she explained in a low voice.

Others might not know what Yelena was, but the little girl knew very well. Although she was perfectly fine after eating the mixture, it was still somewhat wasteful.

Gretchen's initial goal was simply to obtain the Froststar Candy, which even a group of doctors could no longer possess.

P.S.: The update is a bit late. I'm going to have dinner first, then I'll start writing the second chapter.

To those who say I'm slow, don't worry. I'll immediately add more chapters after the exams and try to catch up on all the missed chapters as quickly as possible. Right now, I already consider myself fast if I can manage to update twice a week while studying.

Chapter 102 Reluctant Contact

"It's not for eating. So, little Gretsch, what do you plan to do with my candy?" After hearing Gretsch's explanation, Yelena looked down at her with a puzzled expression.

"Hmm... because I want to keep them as a keepsake. Yelena's candies are all handmade, and they're unique." Gretchen naturally told him everything without hiding anything about such a small matter.

"Oh, I see. The candy is spicy. If you ever feel like eating it, just be careful."

Upon hearing this, Yelena, though still somewhat confused, gently took a candy from her small bag and offered it to Gretsch.

"Yes, thank you, Sister Yelena."

Gretchen's eyes lit up when she saw the spicy candy offered to her. She carefully picked up the candy and happily stored it in her spatial storage.

"It's just a piece of candy, and you're so happy. Next time you have the chance, I'll bring you some real candy."

Seeing Gretchen's happy expression, Yelena helplessly rubbed her little head and said softly.

"Mmm... Ahh~"

After hearing Yelena's words, Gretchen nodded first, then yawned widely, her big eyes welling up with tears.

Clearly, it's almost time for the little girl to go to bed.

In addition, because she didn't take a lunch break today, the drowsiness that swept over Gretchen this time was much stronger than usual.

Feeling sleepy, the little girl decided not to stay there any longer.

After greeting Yelena and the others, Gretchen went to find Alyona, who was a little tired from training all day, and they went back together.

……

"Well……"

After a quick wash, blowing out the candles, and lying down on the bed, Gretchen remembered that she still had something to do. Thinking about it, she groggily opened the system panel and flipped to Hua's page.

The little girl finally relaxed and stopped overthinking when she saw the 21% unlock progress bar above.

"Goodnight, Alyona... You've had a long day." Gretchen murmured softly to her tired companion lying beside her.

"Gresh, goodnight, go to sleep."

Alyona looked down at the little cutie, whose eyes were almost closed from sleep, and whispered in response.

"Um……"

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The cold wind was still howling this morning... The sky was overcast, and snow was still falling.

snowflake.

Even so, at the appointed time, Gretchen remained awake and waited for Alyona, and they eventually went to have breakfast together.

After breakfast, Alyona, just like yesterday, went to training with the Yeti team and the Patriots.

Unlike yesterday's leisurely pace, everyone is back to their busy and dedicated work today. Even Alina continues to teach the children of the infected.

Talulah, Alina, and the others originally wanted to leave a few people to accompany Gretsch, but after a struggle with the little girl, they had no choice but to give up temporarily.

After all, Gretchen herself still had some things to do today, and there was absolutely no need for anyone to accompany her; that would only cause trouble.

As for what she was talking about, for example, the thing she promised to do yesterday, something she absolutely didn't want to do, but had no choice but to.

Then, besides this unwilling thing, the little girl also planned to do something else... that is to paint a special painting for Yelena.

Gretchen had been putting off this painting for a while due to various commitments. She planned to take some time today to finish it.

However, according to today's schedule, the little girl still plans to go to W's place first...

"Hmm...?-?)"

Whenever Gretsch thought of W, her smug smile would pop into her mind. Then, "dark" thoughts would uncontrollably surface in her mind.

The little girl is really starting to seriously reconsider the possibility of knocking someone unconscious and then forcibly unlocking their device.

After all, everyone else is alright, but W is definitely a shrewd person.

If Gretchen accidentally slips up during their contact and Gretchen discovers it, then Gretchen will truly have a handle on him.

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If that were to actually happen, the little girl probably wouldn't hesitate any longer; she'd simply "take care of" the person, forcibly unlock Xiaoshi, and then find a way to erase W's memories...

"..."

Thinking it over, Gretchen glanced back to make sure no one was paying attention to her before reluctantly taking small steps down her usual route to find W.

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Mercenary encampment —

"..."

Sitting by the campfire, Ines was silently observing her comrade-in-arms, who was becoming more and more insane, right across from her.

As for why she specifically observed W, the reason is very simple.

That's what Ines noticed: since waking up this morning, W's mood seemed inexplicably good. And she always had this feeling of anticipation for something…

Knowing she wouldn't get an answer from him, Ines gave up asking and took advantage of the fact that someone was sitting in front of the campfire and their shadow was still relatively clear to carefully observe the current situation.

W didn't flash at all, completely blanking out his mind, and then letting Ines look at him with a provocative expression.

"you……"

Just as Ines was about to say something, a petite, familiar blue figure made her swallow her words.

"Oh, you're here pretty early~ Didn't Talulah and the others stop you?" W didn't even blink when she saw Gretsch arrive, teasing her casually as usual.

"Ah wu..."

Faced with W's unusual way of greeting her, Gretchen did not respond at all. She just yawned slightly and then looked at her silently with her big, misty, and bewildered eyes.

"Looks like you're not awake at all, little one? Do you want me to set off some firecrackers for you?" Looking at Gretchen's adorable appearance, W didn't soften her heart at all; instead, she asked in a rather nasty tone.

"Well……"

However, Gretchen remained completely unresponsive. She slowly lifted her small, snow-white bare feet and walked towards the campfire.

Then, before anyone could react, the little girl "obediently" sat down next to America...w.

Seeing the little girl sit down next to her without any hesitation, W's wicked expression momentarily faltered. Fortunately, she quickly covered it up.

"...Aren't you afraid I've planted a bomb here? Or are you just too confident in your abilities?"

P.S.: As soon as the event's storyline was released, I couldn't wait to start writing Snake. I hope it ends soon. I don't want to procrastinate, but the problem is that if I post too quickly, it won't look as good... I hope my exam goes well; I'm starting to get nervous.

Give it a push.

Chapter 103 Clash and the Heartbreaking Beginning

"...Aren't you afraid I've planted a bomb here? Or are you just too confident in your abilities?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Gretchen, who had just sat down, simply stared at W with an icy expression, showing no intention of responding to her "nasty words."

Because, the moment she sat down, the little girl had absorbed Yelena's colors, which is why she was completely unaffected by W and the others.

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This was the second time Gretsch had willingly tainted herself with someone else's color when facing W. She had never used this tactic when dealing with other people.

But there was nothing she could do; the little girl really didn't want to be associated with the color "w" anymore.

"That's pointless. Just ask me whatever you want to ask."