Poverty makes me capable of anything.

What the heck? They're all ignoring me?

Just as An Ran was about to speak, she suddenly remembered what Colin had told Ella.

She just said a total of fourteen words, from one to two...

It has exceeded the ten-character limit.

"..."

Is that really such a ridiculous reason?

Although Anran usually paid attention to this when talking to Ella, she still found it hard to believe that she was actually being treated coldly by Ella.

So she took out a piece of paper and a pen, wrote down the question she had just asked, and handed it to Ella.

"Can you answer this question?" An Ran asked.

Ella slightly raised her hair, lost in thought.

Anran looked at Ella with expectant eyes. She had a feeling that if she figured this out, she would be able to understand why Ella seemed so different from others.

Ella, who was deep in thought, suddenly lowered her head.

An Ran's eyes lit up. Here it comes! The answer is—

"I don't know," Ella said, looking troubled.

"puff--"

An Ran looked up at the sky, her figure filled with loneliness for a moment.

Ask three questions.

In short, don't ask me anything; I don't know anything.

What a troublesome robot.

Having been in the game for so long, aside from being tricked by "city management" Leonard, An Ran has never suffered such a setback.

But An Ran did not give up.

"Did they all just vanish into thin air?" she pressed.

Ella replied in a muffled voice as she chewed.

Her cheeks were chubby; someone who didn't know her might have thought she was eating a steamed bun.

It's actually metal!

What does "disappear into thin air" mean?

"..."

"To vanish into thin air is..."

Forget it.

An Ran swallowed the words she was about to say.

She decided to temporarily give up on treatment. Rather than trying to get information from Ella, she figured she might as well ask Colin directly. Even if she was rejected, it wouldn't be so frustrating.

"I'm done eating!"

Ella looked at Anran with an innocent expression.

"Here you go, take them both!" An Ran handed the remaining two guns to Ella.

As for her own sidearm, of course, it cannot be given to her.

Ella, focused on food, ignored Anran.

An Ran stopped dwelling on Ella's problem. Her gaze fell on the doorway, but her thoughts drifted away.

The war that broke out in Twin Moon City is far from over, and the fighting is even more intense near the city hall.

Even from several miles away, Anran could feel the house shaking slightly from time to time.

I have no idea how the two sides are doing.

If she were stronger, she could have gained more benefits in this war; now she can only wait for an opportunity to act.

"You have completed the mission [Rescue Colin], gaining 500 experience points, increasing your affinity with Colin by 30, with Eudora by 30, and with Ella by 5." The game notification suddenly sounded.

(The previous name was a bug; it has been fixed.)

An Ran looked up and saw the doorknob turning.

"Click, click—"

The door was pushed open, and Eudora, wearing a white coat, walked out looking exhausted.

Ella, who was eating the gun, silently stopped what she was doing. It seemed that Colin's safety was her top priority, rather than food.

An Ran immediately asked, "How is the boss's injury?"

Eudora brushed a strand of hair that was stuck to her forehead, her expression somewhat serious: "For the time being, there are no problems."

Ella's eyes widened.

Eudora added, "But Colin's injury is quite serious. He just had surgery, and I don't have enough medicine. If we delay any longer..."

As expected, An Ran didn't feel anything, but Ella's eyes immediately dimmed.

Eudora sighed, glanced at Ella, and reached out to touch Ella's hair, but pulled her hand back halfway. She then turned to Anran and said, "The hospital I'm in has a lot of medicine, but things are very chaotic outside right now..."

Anran remained silent.

"I know you're a mechanic."

An Ran remained silent.

Eudora looked slightly embarrassed: "If you can help me, I can give you all of Colin's treasures. I know that might be..."

"Hidden quest triggered: [Find Medicine]..."

“Alright, I’ll take this task!” An Ran immediately approved.

Chapter 32 Hey girl, stop right there!

"Hidden quest triggered: [Find Medicine], accept?"

[Looking for medicine]

Mission briefing: Eudora needs some medicine to treat Colin. The medicine is at the hospital. Can you go and get it for her?

mission rewards:

1.2000 experience points

2. Colin's summary of mechanical knowledge

Task repeatability: unique.

“Alright, I’ll take this task!” An Ran immediately approved.

Anyway, there's no penalty for failing this mission, so if things don't go well, you can just abandon it.

And if you successfully complete the task, the reward will be huge.

A collection of mechanical engineers from a junior mechanic with decades of rich experience would definitely allow Anran to transform his "three-wheeled vehicle" into a "Mazda" and race ahead on the road to rise.

Anran shouldered her backpack and set off.

Although she really wanted to take Ella with her, An Ran knew it was impossible just from the doting look in Eudora's eyes when she looked at Ella.

That's fine. Although Ella is very strong, she has never had any training in this area, and she might become a burden if she encounters danger.

Imagine that the enemy suddenly attacks, and Anran tells Ella to prepare to ambush them, but Ella innocently replies, "I'm hungry."

"..."

You're hungry, I'm about to die!

"Take these medicines with you."

Before leaving, Eudora gave them some medicine.

An Ran checked the effects and found it was a potion that restored health and treated wounds. Combined with the mung bean cake in her bag that could restore stamina, she had the three-piece set ready.

With the three-piece set in hand, Anran is about to venture into the enemy camp to explore.

An Ran pushed open the door, took a step with her right foot, and her clothes were pulled back.

She turned around and saw Ella looking up at her, her right hand holding onto the hem of her dress.

Is she hungry again?

An Ran's forehead was shaped like a well.

however--

"Come back safely," Ella whispered.

An Ran's tense face immediately relaxed. Even if it was just a pre-programmed line, An Ran couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart, even if it was the worst possible interpretation.

She reached out and gently patted Ella on the head.

The silver hair is very smooth and feels very comfortable to the touch.

Ella lowered her head and let go of his hand.

An Ran said, "I am An Ran!"

Everything is safe and sound. Please take note!

The same principle applies to me, as I am without illness!

She hurried into the night, weaving through the bustling city like a nocturnal sprite.

……

Own experience - 7000.

After upgrading the Mechanic to Lv6, there were 6 free attribute points remaining. An Ran added 2 points to Strength, 3 points to Speed, and 1 point to Stamina, using up all the attribute points to improve combat ability and survivability.

Her current intelligence level is 22, which is more than enough for the time being.