The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Kiana looked at Sirin, then asked, "Were you just trying to scare me?"

"No way, I'm a good baby!"

Celine shook her head and said earnestly, "I'm a good girl, you know. After all, you're the most important person to me. I'm only doing this to help you. If you don't believe me later, there's nothing I can do."

"Ok."

Kiana sighed.

She looked at Celine and thought to herself, "This little one is getting more and more difficult to deal with."

This little guy is so smart.

I dare not underestimate her.

This little guy is a very difficult one to deal with!

"Okay, okay. I don't care what you think of me, I won't hurt you. I absolutely won't do anything to hurt you. If you'd like, we can be very good friends, even..."

Sirin looked at Kiana with a serious expression and said.

Kiana nodded upon hearing this.

Although the little girl's reaction was strange, her words were probably from the bottom of her heart, without any falsehood.

If that's the case... it's understandable to treat her well, right?

"Anyway, regarding the matter of laziness... you need to tell me first, what exactly happened?"

Although Kiana received a brief message from Rem, her memories of the Great Sin Master were still from not long ago.

That is, when the other party is executed.

And it was only after the sword pierced the madman's body and beheaded him that she suddenly realized she seemed to...

Possessed?

Yes, that's right, it was just a fleeting moment.

One's own consciousness then departs, ultimately being controlled by some uncontrollable force.

"What did that High Sin Master do after he possessed me? Did he harm anyone else?"

"Ok?"

Hearing this, Sirin, who was comfortably resting in her master's arms while holding Kiana, slowly raised her head.

Those golden eyes gleamed with an incomprehensible light.

It seems that many untold conspiracies and schemes are hidden within those beautiful yet captivating eyes...

"What is it? I don't know either~"

Xilin tilted her head, resting her chin on her little hand, looking troubled.

"So you don't know? No way..."

Looking at Sirin in her arms, Kiana said somewhat unhappily, "In that case, don't sleep, chat with me."

"Ugh~ Want to chat? Let's chat after I wake up. I'm going to sleep for a bit..."

After muttering a few words, Sirin rested her head on Kiana's shoulder.

Then, she closed her eyes, quietly enjoying the faint fragrance emanating from him, and gradually drifted off to sleep...

Upon seeing this, Kiana gradually calmed down her excitement after sensing Sirin's soft breathing.

"Phew...finally asleep?"

"Um... Lady Kiana? Miss Kiana invites you over. If you are not feeling well, she can come in person."

Not long after Sirin fell asleep, Rem suddenly pushed open the door and entered. Upon seeing the scene in the room, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"I'm fine now, thank you for your concern."

Kiana forced a smile at Rem, then stood up.

"Then, Lady Kiana, I'll take my leave now. Please call me if you need anything. I'll be waiting for you outside."

"Ah."

Kiana nodded as she watched Rem's graceful figure slowly disappear into the distance.

Since Emilia needs to go there herself, why not go and see? That so-called High Priest of Sin must be quite a formidable figure.

Perhaps that's why they're so panicked?

As for why I'm so eager to find out...

Let's take a closer look then?

Thinking of this, Kiana slowly got up and got out of bed.

However, Sirin seemed to have contracted some strange illness, and she just kept holding onto him and wouldn't let go.

"Well... well, finally we've pulled away."

After taking Sirin off her, Kiana held her and laid her on the bed, covering her with a blanket. Then she reached out and touched the little one's forehead.

After completing this series of actions, she nodded with satisfaction and then left the room.

If Miracles Have Color (re0): Chapter 30 An Olive Branch from a Competitor? Or a Show of Force?

The Duke's residence.

The living room is much larger and more luxurious than the dining room. The exquisite and ornate furniture shines brilliantly in the sunlight, making the entire space bright and airy.

Seated on the sofa were the mansion's owner, Roswaal, and Emilia, the throne candidate he supported.

Upon seeing Kiana enter, Roswaal immediately beckoned her over and had his maid Ram bring over tea and desserts.

However, Kiana waved her hand, indicating that Ram could simply place the desserts aside on the table. Looking at the delicious food, she sat down with some difficulty.

Why is this weirdo suddenly being so polite?

"Hehehe..."

Seeing this, Roswaal smiled, then handed the pastries on the table to Kiana, saying, "These were made by Emilia herself, who said they're your favorite. So, these are all made by the little queen~ How about it, aren't they great?"

"Uh..."

Kiana nodded, then reached out and picked up the pastries on the table, putting them in her mouth and chewing slowly.

Hmm, these pastries are really delicious, and the flavor is quite amazing...

However, Kiana found the sweet and cloying taste and texture somewhat strange.

"Hmm... what do these taste like? A little salty, and a little bitter..."

Kiana frowned.

"Really? I think so too... I think that texture is just right."

Roswaal smiled, then turned his gaze to Emilia, who looked embarrassed.

Seeing that look in her eyes, Emilia trembled and lowered her head. She already knew she had made a mistake, and now there was no way to undo it.

"Hehehe, see? I told you you wouldn't like these things, and you were right. These are made with candy mixed with other seasonings, so they're a little bitter and astringent, but they don't taste bitter at all; they're actually quite sweet. Just bear with them~"

Roswaal smiled, inwardly sighing. Emilia was far too shy.

"Ah."

Kiana nodded, put the pastry in her mouth, and then took another bite.

Hmm? This feeling?

Kiana paused for a moment, then quickly spat out the pastry in her mouth and examined it carefully.

This taste...

It looks like chocolate?

Kiana froze, staring at the pastry in disbelief. She had never tasted anything like it before, and its appearance and texture were completely unlike anything she'd ever had with chocolate!

Where did this thing come from?

"Cough cough, so it really doesn't taste good? I thought it would taste better this way, but I was wrong..."

Emilia gave an awkward laugh, then lowered her head, looking somewhat forlorn.

Seeing her like this, Kiana vaguely realized that she might have been a little slow on the uptake.

"Hmm, actually it's quite delicious. Mmm..."

Kiana munched on the cake Emilia had made, glancing at the people in the living room.

First up was a handsome young man with fiery red hair and clear blue eyes. He was slender and tall, with a heavy sword at his waist, leaning quietly against the wall by the window, lost in thought.

He only opened his eyes when he arrived, and then remained silent and pretended to be cool.

Although he didn't speak, it was still clear to everyone that he was not someone to be trifled with.

The other one is... a cute girl with cat ears?

He was a demi-human with neatly arranged flaxen hair reaching his shoulders and cat ears of the same color on his head. His cat-like eyes shone with a yellow light, and his hair was tied with flowing white ribbons. He wore the uniform of a royal guard with a white cloak.

He looks incredibly dashing and is very attractive.

"Hi~"

Before Kiana could finish observing, the demi-human with cat-like characteristics waved.

He wore a serene smile, and his every move exuded a unique charm.

Seeing this, Kiana pondered for a moment before swallowing the cake in her mouth.

"Nice to meet you."

"Haha, um... I was quite surprised when I heard about it yesterday. Someone actually managed to take care of that guy... Oh! I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Felix Argyle. That gloomy red-haired guy over there is Reinhard van Astrea. Don't let his appearance fool you, he's a contemporary sword saint!"

Felix looked at Kiana and said with a smile, while pointing at Reinhard.

so?

Kiana was somewhat puzzled when she heard Argyle's self-introduction.