After choosing to leave, they regretted it.

"Since this is your choice, I won't say much. But remember, no matter whether you are a hero or not, as long as you are still Aize, nothing will change between you and me, between you and Silver Star!"

As she spoke, Uriel looked carefully at Aize's face, revealing a smile that was both relieved and lonely:

"Besides, we've known each other for so long, and this seems to be the first time you've acted out of your own preference—isn't that good?"

In the six months that Uriel and Aize had known each other, Aize had made countless choices.

The reasons are varied and the consequences are all strange, but they are all for the so-called "big picture".

Uriel was very worried about this machine-like state, but there was nothing she could do.

And this time, Aize actually said the two words "I think" for himself.

How could Uriel refuse?

Although this inevitably means that the two will have fewer opportunities to meet and work together.

But... for now, at least, that's it.

Aize was very surprised - he never expected that he could be persuaded so easily.

Even if we translate what was said just now, doesn't it mean that if we have any trouble, we can continue to ask Uriel for help?

I had no idea the conversation would go this way.

Under his surprised gaze, Uriel took two steps back and turned around, as if trying to hide something.

"I almost forgot, what did you ask me to do before? Oh, clean up the war and chase the remaining soldiers. Haha, I wasted so much time, my progress must be much behind that witch, right? We also agreed to have a competition."

But the voice inevitably trembled.

"Uriel, you..."

"Oh, by the way, one more thing."

Yuriel didn't turn around, but interrupted Aize directly.

"That girl is called Alicia, right? I can sense some strange aura coming from that guy, so please be careful."

"What's that strange smell?"

Uriel shook her head.

"I don't know. It's a very weak aura that I can only barely sense. It might also be my illusion. Anyway... well, I'm leaving first. See you later."

After saying this, without giving Aize any chance to speak, Yuriel disappeared into the thin night in almost an instant.

Looking at the direction she left, Aize shook his head helplessly.

Unlike some people who tried to win her over with ulterior motives, Uriel's attitude towards him was very pure, and he was very clear about this.

But just like the resentment he felt towards Villian, the past two years have twisted Aize to the point that it is difficult for him to accept other people's kindness frankly.

Realizing this again, Aize felt a strong surge of self-loathing in his heart.

Aize was also very concerned about Yuriel's last words before she left.

He turned to look at the house where Alicia was.

"A strange smell...?"

If such a thing really existed, Violet should have discovered it during her examination.

But it is also possible that Uriel's superhuman senses are so strong that they surpass the Great Witch's magic, so she can discover things that cannot be discovered under normal circumstances.

Anyway, keep an eye on it.

After waiting for a while, the door of the wooden house creaked open.

Accompanied by Anna, Alicia came out a little nervously.

After taking a shower, the dust and other things caused by the previous battle had completely disappeared, the damaged combat clothes were also discarded, and they were replaced with the home...village clothes that I had seen before.

It's quite cute.

After seeing Aize, she became even more nervous:

"Um... Aize, we need to go explain to the villagers now, shall we?"

Aize nodded and patted his face to cheer himself up.

No matter what the past was like or what the future holds, we must first do the present things well.

After putting aside his confused thoughts, he smiled and nodded:

"Well, let's go!"

Chapter 125 Smooth landing

Like most human villages, the night in this mountain village begins very early.

Usually after sunset, no one will continue to go out, and many people go to bed early to welcome the sunrise.

But today, it was already the late night before sunrise, but the place was still bustling with people.

Not only because a battle had just taken place outside the village.

Moreover, Alicia, the de facto leader of the village, has something important to announce.

Accompanied by Aize, the pink-haired girl roughly explained her true identity under the gaze of everyone - this didn't seem to be quite accurate.

After all, she herself doesn't know what she is.

In short, the secret he had been hiding was revealed - an unknown creature that could freely and completely change its form.

This fact, as her speech ended, left the audience in silence.

The mixed-bloods of different appearances were talking among themselves.

Some people looked calm, as if they were not surprised.

Some people also showed expressions of fear - and rightfully so.

Most people are confused and probably haven't figured out how to accept this fact.

Aize folded his arms, hiding in the shadows of the night and observing everyone's reactions.

The current situation is still good, at least no one is causing trouble right away.

Next, whoever steps forward to lead the first wave of rhythm will most likely determine the direction of the overall atmosphere.

If Groot were here, he could have conspired to play this role, but unfortunately he has other priorities right now.

Then--

A little boy from the village came forward and tugged at Alicia's skirt:

"Sister, sister, I don't quite understand, so what exactly is a sister?"

Alicia was stunned:

"Uh, so as I just said, I'm not really sure myself..."

This answer obviously did not satisfy the boy. He pouted and looked at the other children beside him - the ones who were present when the two of them had dueled.

"My sister said she doesn't know either! So what should we do? How are we going to win or lose?!"

Another little boy responded immediately:

"In this case, it's definitely a draw, a draw!"

"What do you mean by a draw?! Weren't you the one who insisted that Sister Alicia was some bullshit Slime Queen? Now you're trying to deny it!?"

"It's not a draw, but you win? Didn't you also say that my sister is actually a Faceless Person? How was that true?!"

"At least it's more accurate than you, right? Slime is a monster, how could my sister be a monster!?"

"What? You want to fight?"

“Who’s afraid of whom?!”

Seeing that the two children were about to fight, Alicia didn't care about anything else and quickly stepped forward to stop them:

"Wait! Now's not the time to fight, is it? What are you talking about?"

Alicia's words may be more effective for the children than their parents'.

The two of them immediately stopped arguing and looked at Alicia along with the other children who were not involved.

"We were discussing what race my sister is!"

"Didn't my sister change her appearance when she rescued Lucy from the slave traders?"

"……well?"

Alicia was stunned—obviously not realizing that the children would find out.

"You... know?"

"Of course I know!"

"I asked my mother, but she told me not to say anything more and didn't allow me to ask..."

"But, but, we've actually been discussing what race my sister is. Some say she's a faceless person, others a slime..."

"So this is all bullshit! My sister is so beautiful and powerful, how could she be that kind of thing!?"

……

Amidst the chattering, Alicia, who was fully aware that she had been exposed and was even trying to hide it, blushed completely.

He covered his eyes and curled up into a ball.

The children's attention quickly shifted to Alicia again:

"But, I only know that my sister can transform into other people, but she can also transform into monsters?"

"Those wings just now, were they from a dragon? They look exactly like the ones I saw in the picture book!"

"Oh right, didn't you just say you could transform into anything? So, can a full-fledged dragon also transform?!"

"Really? Sister Alicia is amazing!"

"Can you change into one and see?"

"Ugh... stop talking—"

Alicia was speechless.

Before, I thought Aize didn’t notice the tentacles.

Before that, she thought the villagers knew nothing about her.

The essence is the same, but it is a bit socially dead to connect such a joke after such a serious confession just now.

But no matter what, the atmosphere in such discussions did tend to be more friendly.

It seems that there is no need to worry about the worst happening.

As for the fact that she thought she had concealed the truth very well but was actually like a sieve, and the resulting damage to her self-esteem... let it be, it's just a happy trouble.

Aize smiled, quietly left, and walked to a house in the corner of the village.

This house was built for the new compatriots, but due to the lack of some items that should have been purchased, it is currently in a semi-finished state and no one lives there.

Aize pushed the door open and walked in.

There were two figures in the room.

The tall orc sat on a bench that was too small for its size.

As the strong man moved, this poor little piece of furniture would make some creaking sounds from time to time, as if it would fall apart at any time, but it still stood firm.

I have to say that the materials used in the handmade products from this mountain village are very solid.

Seeing Aize coming, the orc immediately stood up and said with a silly smile: