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

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evening--

Tonight, Sakura didn't choose to have dinner at Rhine Life's cafeteria, but instead chose to eat out.

She was standing quietly by the bustling roadside, as if waiting for someone.

Just as Sakura was waiting silently, a pair of hands suddenly covered her azure eyes, followed by a "rough" voice in her ear.

"Beautiful lady, guess who I am?"

"Müllerse, stop messing around, I know it's you."

Sensing the familiar presence behind her, Sakura mercilessly exposed someone's "pretense."

"Hey! Seriously, Sakura doesn't even give me any face." Hearing this, Muirsey, who was standing behind Sakura, helplessly withdrew her hand and said in a normal voice.

"Heh~ That's because you were too obvious, Muelsys." With that, Sakura turned around slowly and smiled at the elf behind her.

"It's getting late, you must have had a long day, let's go straight to the restaurant."

"Yeah! I got paid this time, so it's my treat. Sakura, don't you dare try to take it from me." After hearing Sakura's words, Muirsey seemed to remember something and clapped her hands.

"it is good."

"Let's go then!"

……

Inside the restaurant, the two people started chatting while waiting for their food.

"Ugh, it's been so long since we've eaten out. Why did Saria assign you such a task?" Muirseth complained as she looked at Sakura, who was watching her with a smile.

Sakura gently shook her head after hearing Muirses's "complaints," then softly said, "I actually think it's quite good; it allows me to protect the child. In fact, if possible, I wish I could be there during the day too."

"Hey, Sakura, aren't you tired? Staying there 24 hours a day is just too much!" Sakura's words left Muels stunned. For a moment, she even wanted to give the dedicated person in front of her a thumbs up.

"Of course I'm tired. Although I'm very healthy, I still feel tired. It's just... I'm a little worried about Ifrit." Hearing this, Sakura gently shook her head and said with a worried expression.

"Hmm... Sakura, are you worried that Eve's Originium Arts will go out of control again?" Looking at Sakura's worried expression, Muirseth reached out and touched his chin, his expression thoughtful.

"Yes and no."

"Hmm, how so?"

Upon hearing this, Muirsey also became interested, looking at Sakura with a curious expression, waiting for her answer.

“The out-of-control Originium Arts are only one of my concerns. I’m more worried about that child being mistreated.” After organizing her thoughts, Sakura said slowly.

"The day that child lost control, the expression and gaze of the head of the structural engineering department sent chills down my spine..."

"That fanatical and excited look in his eyes didn't seem like he was looking at a patient... but more like he was looking at an experimental subject or a lab rat."

P.S.: There will be more tonight.

Chapter 116 Muirsay's Suspicion

"That fanatical and excited look in his eyes didn't seem like he was looking at a patient... but more like he was looking at an experimental subject or a lab rat."

"...Is it really that exaggerated?"

After hearing Sakura's words, Muirsay was slightly stunned, and after a moment she came to her senses and whispered.

"I don't really like the head of the structural medicine department either. His behavior at the time might have been because the treatment was progressing?"

“No, that’s exactly what I’m wondering about. Muirsey, do you know? I was right by her bedside yesterday when Ifrit lost control… so I could clearly see the director’s eyes through that glass.”

Faced with Muirsay's uncertain words, Sakura gently shook her head and said seriously.

"But that's the problem. From the moment Ifrit showed signs of losing control, that's the look the head doctor gave her... In normal treatment, would a doctor really look at their out-of-control patient like that?"

"So... Sakura, what do you mean?"

After hearing Sakura's earnest words, Muirsey gradually suppressed her smile and asked seriously.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Sakura did not answer the question directly this time, but looked at her quietly, as if she was considering something.

"Sakura, just tell me directly, don't worry about me~ Maybe you can even provide me with some clues."

Seeing Sakura hesitate before her, Muirsey understood her concerns.

Then he stretched out his finger and waved it in front of the person in front of him, saying in a playful tone.

"Heh~ then I'll tell you."

Looking at the mischievous elf in front of her, Sakura chuckled gently before continuing, "From my brief observation, the way this laboratory in the Structural Department treated Ifrit doesn't seem like treatment at all, but more like a human experiment disguised as treatment."

"!"

Although Muirsey was somewhat prepared, she was still taken aback when she heard Sakura slowly utter these words.

"Has Sakura collected any evidence regarding this speculation?"

Muirsey did not doubt her new friend's words, but instead asked in a low voice.

"Hmm... Muirsey trusts me that much?"

Now it was Sakura's turn to be stunned. Clearly, she hadn't expected Muirsey to trust her so much and not even bother to refute her.

"Hey, we're good friends! Isn't it normal for me to trust you, Sakura? Don't you trust me?!" Looking at the surprised Sakura in front of her, Muirsey puffed out her cheeks and then leaned in close, saying.

Sakura glanced sideways at the pretty elf girl who had moved closer to her, and said with a helpless yet amused tone:

"No, it's just a bit of a surprise. After all, Muirsay, you're the head of the Ecology Department, and I've heard from others that you're a veteran."

"That's more like it. So, Sakura, have you gathered any clues? Share them with us!" Muirsey was a little satisfied with Sakura's gentle reply. Then she leaned closer to the person next to her and whispered.

As Muels whispered in her ear, Sakura's ears turned slightly red, and the fox ears on her head twitched involuntarily.

“I’ve only been in the structural engineering department for a few days, how could I possibly have too much evidence? However, I have gathered some clues, would Muirsey like to hear them?”

"want!"

Upon hearing this, Muirsay agreed without hesitation.

"Alright then, let me and Muir... Can I just call you Mumu?"

Sakura, who had just started to sort out the clues, suddenly stopped halfway through her sentence and then changed the subject to ask a question.

Sakura's sudden change in address wasn't because she wanted to get closer to Muirsey; it was simply because she felt that Muirsey's name was a bit long and troublesome to pronounce.

It's worth noting that even now, when Mebius isn't absolutely necessary, Sakura only addresses her as "Doctor."

"Hey, did Sakura learn that nickname from Ifrit?" Hearing this familiar nickname from her friend, Muirsey's eyes lit up with curiosity.

Actually, there was a question she had wanted to ask earlier: why did Sakura suddenly become so concerned about Ifrit and try so hard to protect her?

“No, I just thought of this name. I felt your previous name was a bit too long, so I wanted to change it. Does that child also call you Miu Miu?” Sakura explained gently, looking at the curious elf beside her.

"Oh, I see. Of course! In fact, I quite like this nickname." With that, Muirsay cupped her face, beaming with delight.

After admiring herself for a while, she put her hand down and added, "That's right, that child also calls me Miu Miu!"

"Then I'll call you that from now on, Miu Miu. Okay, let's get back to the main topic. I'll share some clues I've noticed. See if you can find anything useful."

"Ah."

……

Afterwards, Sakura spent a lot of time explaining to Muirsay the various doubts in the Structural Engineering laboratory, pointing out everything from the head of the Structural Engineering department to the details of various experiments.

As Muirsey listened, the smile on her face disappeared faster and faster, replaced by solemnity and contemplation.

“Now that you mention it, there are indeed many suspicious points about this laboratory.” After pondering for a while, Muirsays raised his head and said to the person next to him.

"That's right, but unfortunately, they were very careful, and I didn't stay there for long, so I haven't had time to collect any useful evidence yet." Hearing this, Sakura nodded slightly, looking somewhat disappointed.

Noticing her friend's disappointed expression, Muirsey suppressed the complex emotions in her eyes and began to comfort her with a smile: "It's okay, Sakura. These clues of yours are very helpful to me. Keep working diligently, and I'll keep an eye on things too~"

"Yes, thank you for comforting me, Miu Miu."

"Hey~ We're friends!"

However, although Muirsey was smiling happily in front of Sakura at this moment, in fact, her complicated feelings had not stopped at all and were churning in her heart.

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Two

It wasn't until today, when her new friend Sakura mentioned it, that Muirsey, who had been searching for clues for a long time, finally realized an organization that she and Saria had subconsciously overlooked... Rhine Lab.

Just like her longtime friend Seria, Muirsay didn't really want to think about Rhine Lab.

However… she had to admit that there were indeed considerable doubts about the structural engineering lab and the treatment Ifrit received there…

If she hadn't known, it would have been fine, but now that she does, Muirsey isn't keen on standing idly by... at least she feels a necessary investigation is needed.

We still need to have them.

P.S.: Goodnight everyone, going to sleep now, see you tomorrow.

Chapter 117 Himer's Complex Emotions

Happy times are always short-lived. After dinner with Muirsey, Sakura had to return to Rhine Lab and go to her job.

See you tomorrow, Miu Miu.

Standing where they were about to part ways, Sakura smiled and waved to Muirsey.

"Oh! Such wonderful times are coming to an end so quickly." Looking at Sakura's gentle smile, Muels sighed with a touch of reluctance.

Then, as if remembering something, she took a few steps closer to Sakura and whispered earnestly, "Although I know you're quite capable, Sakura, you should also know that someone is secretly eyeing Ifrit. So, remember to be careful tonight."