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

After the matter of borrowing supplies was temporarily resolved, the group did not rush to leave. Instead, they discussed the distribution of the supplies based on the list provided by Gretchen.

After all, the Reunion Movement is really running out of supplies right now, especially the precious food on the snowy plains...

Therefore, after the little girl provided such a large and comprehensive amount of supplies that could be taken at will, Talulah and the others naturally had to discuss how to distribute them.

Of course, they didn't plan to take out all the supplies at once. Putting aside whether there was a place to put them, even if there was, taking out so many things would only attract envy.

"what……"

After playing wildly all afternoon, Gretchen, feeling sleepy and tired, covered her mouth and yawned slightly.

but

Despite being tired, she had no intention of leaving. Instead, she remained obediently seated, quietly listening to everyone's conversation. She wasn't sure if they would need her later.

After all, all the supplies are still stored in her spatial storage...

"If you're tired, little Greta should go back and rest."

The observant Alina noticed the little girl's drowsiness, so she quietly stopped talking, leaned over, patted her head, and whispered in her ear.

"No! No..."

The little girl, who had been somewhat drowsy, became much more awake after hearing Alina's whisper and refused, saying, "Don't worry about me, you guys continue..."

"You."

Hearing this, Alina smiled helplessly and stopped insisting. Instead, she adjusted her position and gently pulled Gretsch into her arms.

"Um……"

Nestled in Alina's warm embrace, Gretchen offered no resistance, instead nuzzling against her affectionately before burying herself even deeper into her arms.

"Good~"

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This impromptu resource allocation meeting finally ended before Gretsch, half-asleep, completely fell asleep.

After quietly declining Alina's offer to carry her back to the tent, Gretsch yawned slightly and left her warm embrace.

“Um, Sister Alina, Tarua An’an…”

Goodnight, little one.

"Yes, goodnight, little Greta."

After greeting Talulah and the others and saying goodnight to each other, Gretchen gently rubbed her sleepy eyes and walked out of the tent.

After leaving the tent, the little girl saw Yelena and Patriot walking not far ahead. She then perked up a bit, quickened her pace, and jogged after them.

"Sister Yelena, wait for me... I have something to tell you!"

P.S.: Wow, I almost threw up writing this. It's like I'm stuck in a word maze. There are always a few paragraphs that just don't make sense no matter how I write them, and I've had to grit my teeth and revise them dozens of times.

Speaking of which, this year's book club event runs from the 28th to the 7th of next month. This year's writing activity is a bit different from previous years; let me show you…

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Chapter 140 Rest and Thoughts

"Ok?"

Hearing the familiar voice behind her, Yelena, who was following her father, subconsciously slowed down and turned around.

Soon, a petite and adorable little girl appeared before her and hugged her cold body tightly.

"Remember to go back early and get some rest."

Patriot glanced at his daughter and Gretchen, but didn't intend to disturb them. After giving them a word of advice, he left and headed towards his tent in the distance.

"Well, you should also go to bed early."

Upon hearing this, Yelena responded with a single sentence to Patriot's departing figure before turning back to the person clinging to her, unwilling to let go, with a helpless expression, and said:

"Gresch, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"Well……"

When Yelena asked her question, Gretchen did not answer immediately. Instead, she looked around to make sure there were no extra people before taking out some things from her space and handing them over.

"Here you go, these are candies in various flavors. If Sister Yelena isn't used to sweet candies, we also have chili-flavored ones."

"..."

After hearing Gretchen's words and seeing what was being handed to her, Yelena was slightly taken aback.

After a moment, she finally realized what was happening, a helpless smile appearing on her lips. She patted the little girl's head and said, "You called me over, acting like you were afraid someone would find out, just so you could give me more candy?"

"Ok!"

Hearing this, Gretchen nodded her head slightly, then lowered her voice and said matter-of-factly, "I want Yelena to have what others have too. Chili candy doesn't taste good at all..."

"...You, I'm clearly the older sister."

Looking at Gretchen's precocious demeanor, Yelena felt even more helpless, and her usually calm tone softened completely.

"Hmm, there's no conflict at all..."

Without giving Yelena a chance to refuse, Gretchen stuffed several boxes of candy that she had barely managed to grab into Yelena's arms.

After doing all this, the little girl took two steps back, a smile appearing in her big eyes, and said, "If Sister Yelena feels bad about it, please spend more time with me when you have free time in the future."

Although she herself had not experienced it firsthand, Gretsch possessed the lonely memories of "Gretsch"... She truly loved the lively atmosphere here and the company of everyone.

"okay."

Meeting Gretchen's eyes, which seemed to sparkle like starlight, Yelena's eyes flickered slightly, then...

He readily agreed.

"Thank you, Gray."

“No, I should thank Sister Yelena and everyone else… It’s really nice to meet you all.” With that, Gretchen stepped forward and hugged Yelena again around the waist.

These words weren't just something the little girl said to appease Yelena; they came from the bottom of her heart.

It's important to understand that the Reunion Movement isn't just where Gretchen's journey began. As they spent more time together, this place also became home to her earliest and longest-standing family and friends on this continent.

"Well, I... no, we are all very happy to have met you, Gretchen." After hearing Gretchen's words, Yelena reached out and gently rubbed her head, responding earnestly.

In fact, while Gretchen felt warmth from everyone in the Reunion Movement, didn't everyone also feel her care in return? You see, in this situation, love and warmth are mutual.

"Alright, go back and get some rest. I saw you were dozing off the whole time." Yelena gently reminded her, withdrawing her hand.

"Okay, sister, you should go back and rest early too. An'an..."

"Ah."

After saying goodbye, Gretchen, with a yawn over her mouth and under a sky full of stars, walked towards her tent.

……

Back in the tent, Gretchen moved quietly, tidied herself up briefly, and then gently blew out the warm candle her companions had left for her before quietly climbing into bed.

Then, before the little girl could make any move, the thick blanket was lifted up and wrapped around her.

"Woo..."

The sudden "change" and the warmth that followed made Gretchen let out a soft hum.

"I got back a little late today, go to sleep."

"Alyona, you've been waiting for me again..."

Hearing the whispered words and feeling the warm breath on her, Gretchen buried herself in the arms of the person beside her, and then said helplessly in a low voice.

"An An..."

As a soft "goodnight" faded away, the little girl slowly closed her eyes; she should sleep now.

It wasn't just because she was tired, but also because Mebius still needed her tomorrow morning, or rather, her tyrannical uncle needed her.

That's right, Gretchen left her tyrannical uncle in Tremont, where he lay low. And tomorrow, this scarlet tyrant will temporarily assume the role of "robber."

After all, it's much more cost-effective than exposing one's identity compared to others. It also makes it very convenient to escape and create a commotion—fire, explosion, hostage situation, and finally disappear... it's practically perfect.

However, although the tyrant has his own consciousness and is aware of this plan, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Gretchen should ideally be awake when the plan is carried out tomorrow morning, so... she should still get some rest.

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Compared to Gretchen, who quickly and peacefully fell asleep, Ifrit, who was tossing and turning in her room at the same time, seemed rather energetic, even excited.

"what……"

After rolling around in bed twice more and failing to fall asleep again, Ifrit rubbed her eyes and slowly sat up.

Then, as if she had thought of something else, she slowly reached under her pillow, took out a small bag of candy, picked out a candy, unwrapped it, and popped it into her mouth.

Soon, a refreshing sweetness filled Ifrit's mouth, temporarily suppressing her restless emotions.

Actually, you can't really blame her for not being able to sleep... quiet nights like this are the easiest time to overthink. What's more, she received a message from Snake this afternoon.

To be honest, Ifrit was very happy to hear that her illness would be cured tomorrow.

Because she also wanted to have a healthy body like an ordinary child... without having to endure pain or stay in her room all the time.

However, while she was happy, a slight worry also arose in her heart. She feared that once she recovered, Himer and Saria would no longer see her...

P.S.: Checking novels is such a hassle. I'll revise the next chapter and update it later.

Chapter 141 Ritual, Candy Boxes, and Intelligence

However, while Ifrit was lost in thought late at night, Himer was also tossing and turning in her dormitory, too worried to sleep.

"..."

Lying in bed with her eyes open, staring at the ceiling, Himer thought about the events of the day, a complex expression appearing in her eyes.

However, the next moment, remembering Ifrit's pained expression, only determination remained in her eyes.

"No matter what, I must protect Ifrit!"