Tonight was similar to yesterday for Griseo. After dinner, she stayed in Yelena's arms, listening to the Yeti Squadron tell stories.
During this time, the little girl absorbed Yelena's essence due to their close contact, but it didn't last long before she withdrew.
However, Griseo remembered the essence. She plans to find time later to draw a picture with this essence and give it to Yelena as a gift.
"Hmm..."
Suddenly thinking of something, Griseo snuggled into Yelena's arms again, trying to transfer as much of her body heat as possible to warm herself.
"What's wrong?"
Yelena looked down at the little girl who nestled into her arms again and asked softly.
"Sister Yelena's body... and everyone... Griseo can also fight. I want to protect you."
Hearing Yelena's gentle voice, Griseo's little hair trembled, and after a moment, she raised her head, her eyes full of seriousness.
Although Griseo didn't know what the Yeti Squadron did today, she noticed that the person in front of her seemed to be weaker than yesterday after a long time of contact with Yelena's body...
This made Griseo think wildly. In the end, she came up with the most reasonable explanation in her opinion.
She guessed that the Yeti Squadron had encountered some enemy today, and Yelena had taken action, using her arts, which worsened her Oripathy, resulting in her weakness.
This guess made Griseo's previously happy mood, buoyed by the comfort of the Yeti Squadron and the warm yellow surroundings, depressed again.
A feeling of powerlessness surged in her heart. At this moment, Griseo realized in a real sense... This continent is ruthless, and it especially targets those with white hair.
And, for the first time, she felt the urgency of time...
Even if "Griseo" is not ranked high among the Flamechasers, she is still very strong for the people in this world. However, this power is useless now...
Because with all her strength, she still cannot save the people she wants to protect from Oripathy...
"..."
After hearing Griseo's sudden words, Yelena and the surrounding Yeti Squadron were slightly stunned. The atmosphere in the area instantly became quiet.
"I didn't expect you to notice it... But don't worry, sister is fine." After reacting, Yelena stretched out her hand and gently stroked Griseo's little head, comforting her.
After discovering Griseo's special abilities, Yelena no longer regarded her as an ordinary child. So, when this little girl noticed her weakness, she was not very surprised.
But even if she was not ordinary, she thought she was not weak enough to need protection from a child.
"Hahaha, we appreciate little Griseo's kindness, but the brothers and sisters haven't fallen yet. How can we let a child like you stand in front of us?"
"Yes, yes, little Griseo doesn't need to worry, we are still in good health!"
"That's right, we can continue to fight for a long time. We will also protect eldest sister, after all, she is the princess of our Yeti Squadron!"
...
"..."
Listening to the reassurances around her and looking at the warm atmosphere and the warm yellow glow, this time, Griseo was not happy at all.
She knew that the group around her were big liars who deceived children... They only said things that they couldn't fulfill.
But...
It is precisely because of this that Griseo wanted to make these words come true, one by one...
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After discussing with Patriot on Tallulah's side, Alina came over to pick up Griseo.
Although the conversation with Patriot made the deer feel a little complicated, she did not forget another task for tonight.
However, when receiving Griseo, the observant Alina keenly noticed the little girl's unhappiness but did not ask immediately.
Until they left the crowded place and were about to return to the tent, Alina asked, "What's wrong? You look so unhappy tonight."
"I was just thinking about how to protect everyone..."
Griseo raised her little head and answered Alina's question calmly.
"Huh? Why did little Griseo suddenly think of this?"
Obviously, Alina was somewhat surprised after hearing this answer.
"...Because I'm not a child anymore."
After a moment of silence, Griseo finally did not reveal the real reason. She knew that explaining it wouldn't help and might only worry others.
At this moment, Griseo was more eager than ever to unlock new characters. If she had been relaxed about it before, now, after seeing Yelena's poor physical condition, she felt truly anxious!
Although she knew that everyone in the Reunion movement was infected, she never thought it would be so fast!
It was so fast that Griseo seemed to see the Grim Reaper holding a scythe to everyone's neck, waiting for their death...
So now, the order of the characters that Griseo wanted to transform into has also changed. The first one became Mobius, and Senti and Aponia had to be put on the back burner...
After all, no matter how you look at it, saving lives is more important than dealing with a black snake.
"Is that so... If you want to protect your sisters, Griseo should grow up quickly."
Listening to Griseo's childish speech, Alina did not realize that there was anything wrong, but just rubbed her head helplessly again.
"Yeah."
Hearing this, Griseo nodded her little head gently.
However, even if she nodded in agreement, Griseo knew very well that it was impossible for her body to grow up. From the moment she became a MANTIS, her body was already at its peak.
"So don't think too much, children should smile more."
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Not long after the two returned to the tent, Talulah also rushed over from outside.
"So, Alina, is there anything else you asked me to do?" Looking at the big and small in front of her, Talulah asked with some confusion.
Before Alina could speak, Griseo looked at Talulah with big eyes and said: "It's not that sister Alina has something to do, but I..."
"I drew a picture with your colors, Talulah, and want to give it to you..."
After the voice fell, Griseo took out the painting that was covered by the canvas from the system space.
When the painting was taken out, she turned her eyes to Alina beside her.
Alina understood Griseo's meaning instantly, nodded slightly, and walked out of the tent, leaving the two alone.
"?"
Talulah, who didn't quite understand why Alina left, looked at the little girl in front of her with a puzzled look, wanting an answer.
"Open it, Talulah."