People in the Alliance, Time Management Master

"Okay, thank you very much!" Oken bowed respectfully and watched the two figures disappear around the corner of the corridor.

Back in her room, Syndra closed the door and sat down on the bed naturally, looking much more relaxed.

She is still not used to interacting with strangers and can only maintain a sense of peace in familiar surroundings.

Like a shy little wildcat.

"Are you short of money?" the girl suddenly asked.

“I don’t need it. I only asked for thirty gold coins to put his mind at ease.”

Mu Bai shook his head, answering the other person's question while secretly adding water to the blue medicine.

"Come and drink your medicine, three times a day, one bottle each time."

"Hmm..." Syndra took the medicine bottle, but didn't drink it immediately. Having lived in a world of oppression and deception for so many years, she was unaccustomed to accepting unsolicited kindness.

"Are you this friendly to everyone?" she asked. "You helped me, and now you're helping that Ionian... what's your real reason?"

“All human behavior is driven by motivation,” Mu Bai said with his back to the girl, “it’s just that some benefits are not easily noticed.”

It was a bit of an off-topic answer, but Syndra could barely understand it.

She pursed her lips gently, tilted her head back, and drank the medicine in one gulp.

"It doesn't seem as bitter as last time..."

"It's sugar, I added sugar." Mu Bai turned around, proudly shaking the sugar jar in his hand. He had bought it from Oken. "How is it? Isn't it much easier to eat?"

"Hmm..." The girl nodded, her gaze fixed on the floor, feeling even more embarrassed.

Why did he go to such lengths...? He doesn't owe me anything...

On the contrary, I almost killed him before...

Are there really people this kind...?

"Mu Bai." The girl suddenly raised her head. "Is there anything I can do for you? I won't take your favors for nothing."

"You don't need anything, just get some rest." Mu Bai shrugged.

"No... I must repay you, otherwise it will make me feel bad."

"..."

Looking at the girl's serious and earnest expression, Mu Bai knew that "repaying the debt of gratitude" was an unavoidable matter.

“Alright, I have a request.” He sighed softly, walked up to the other person, and said:

"Let me pat your head."

“…?” Syndra froze instantly, her face filled with confusion.

"Is that not allowed?"

"……Row."

Syndra lowered her head, her body stiff with tension. The magical crown on her head gradually dissipated, revealing her beautiful silver cascade.

"Go ahead and touch it..."

When that warm, large hand covered her head, the girl visibly trembled, as if an electric current had passed through her body.

Mmm...so warm...

This feeling... isn't so bad...

It feels... kind of comfortable...

Chapter Eight: Why are you still thinking about those black stockings of yours?

Although the resistance on Philol Island is small in number, it must be said that they are quite capable.

Okun killed and buried those three unlucky Noxians, but no one came looking for him, and he lived peacefully for several days.

He continued his routine of visiting the port during the day and running the inn at night, while the inn's only customer, Mu Bai, was happy to have some peace and quiet and spent his days studying the map of Ionia in his room.

As for Syndra, aside from taking her medicine and testing her mana recovery, she mostly just sits in a daze.

A true moment of blank staring.

As long as no one talks to her, she can stare at the birds flying outside the window and the ants in the corner of the wall all day long, and she will not feel bored at all.

She has maintained this habit for many years. When she was a child, she was often scolded for daydreaming and being absent-minded. She would often abandon the housework she was doing halfway through to stare at the shadows in the pond or observe the sugar beetles lining up to climb the wall.

Like now, her "old problem" has relapsed.

The girl squatted by the wall, hugging her knees, intently watching the small gecko on the wall. Her pure white hair fell to her waist, and her full, proud breasts rested on her knees. The glimpses of her alluring figure accentuated her curves, making one's imagination run wild.

The warm sunlight shone on her, illuminating her beautiful eyes. The dazzling light made her appear as pure and dignified as an angel.

She stared at the gecko, and the gecko stared back at her.

This beautiful scene looks like a perfect painting by a master.

"Is it beautiful?" Mu Bai put down the map and leaned closer, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face. "Any interesting discoveries?"

“It looks good. No.” Syndra replied succinctly.

Mu Bai squatted down beside him and watched for a while, and gradually discovered the fun in it.

This gecko is so white... oh no, this wall is so big...

Unfortunately, before he could fully appreciate it, the gecko seemed to sense danger and darted into a crack in the wall. Syndra instinctively tried to pull it back with magic, but its tail broke off, and it escaped again.

So, the girl's object of observation changed from the gecko to the gecko's tail.

Mu Bai's focus of observation also shifted from the chest to the thighs.

The two looked at what they wanted to see, and the room was filled with a harmonious atmosphere.

Just then, a system notification sounded abruptly:

[Skill [Kleptomancy] Cooldown Ended]

Huh? The five-day CD is up? I was so busy with other things these past few days that I almost forgot about it...

Mu Bai looked at the dazed girl and suddenly felt an itch to touch her.

Since the cooldown will reset after completing the assassination mission against the Noxian officer, keeping it alive now is a waste...

Why not use it? The sooner you use it, the sooner you'll get a CD.

Even if you can't steal skills, getting some system items is still good.

The choice is yours—Syndra, the Black Stocking-Clad Sovereign!

[Skill [Omen of Stealing] successfully used]

[Obtain target item: [Syndra's Black Stockings (Dual)] *1]

"Hmm?" Syndra blinked, suddenly feeling a chill on her legs, as if... something was missing?

"..."

Mu Bai stared intently at the black footed socks in his hand, his mind momentarily blank.

It feels nice to the touch, and it even smells a little sweet... Ugh, now's not the time to think about those things!

He raised an eyebrow and quickly stuffed the black stockings into the cloth bag at his waist. At the same time, Syndra turned her head and looked at him.

An awkward atmosphere filled the room.

"I..." The girl pointed to her smooth, white bare feet, her tone calm, "I think something is missing. Have you seen it?"

Mu Bai shook his head firmly, "No!"

"Oh……"

Syndra stared at him for a moment, then turned her gaze to the gecko's tail on the ground.

Did I forget to wear it when I woke up this morning...? But I clearly remember wearing it...

How strange...

"Ahem... Um, how's your magic recovery going?" Seeing that the girl seemed to be thinking about the black stockings, Mu Bai quickly changed the subject.

“Nothing has changed since then,” Syndra replied. “I’m recovering little by little, very slowly.”

"About how much has he recovered?"

"A little over 10%, less than 20%."

Upon hearing this number, Mu Bai instantly suppressed his strange little thoughts.

Less than 20%... that's far too little. Even if the blue potion was diluted with water, it shouldn't have such a low effect, right?

Under normal circumstances, even without the blue potion, the body's self-recovery ability should allow it to recover to more than 50% within several days...

It seems that the Soul of Ionia not only depleted Syndra's mana, but also suppressed or damaged the source of her mana.

"It's okay, take your time."

Seemingly sensing Mu Bai's worry, Syndra suddenly spoke, her gentle tone a stark contrast to her icy demeanor:

"It's better if my magic recovers slowly, that way I won't lose control again..."

"Yes, I will always help you." Mu Bai smiled slightly and placed his hand on the girl's head.

The latter stiffened, but showed no resistance. Instead, she consciously erased the magic crown, allowing the other party to touch her more easily.

She really liked this warm feeling.

Ironically, this was the first time in over twenty years that she had felt warmth from someone else.

Moreover, the person who gave her warmth was a man she had only known for a few days.

"Thank you..." Syndra said, bowing her head. Her body gradually relaxed, becoming soft and adorable.

"You're welcome," Mu Bai replied with a smile.

"By the way, where are my socks... Could you help me look for them?"

"..."

"Mu Bai?"