About the time I was picked up and adopted by Tallulah

"Ah... that child wouldn't really feel that way, would he?"

Watching Maria leave, Zofia sighed. On the one hand, she was worried about whether the engineering girl could ever come to her senses. On the other hand, she was not sure what role she should play if Maria really had that kind of idea about Orson.

After returning to Lin Guang's house, the office worker uncle Maenna was not at home as usual. He was probably doing voluntary work at the Fubao Factory for the development of Casimir today.

"How are you feeling today, Maria?"

"Wuhey—wha, what's going on?"

Orson asked Maria, who suddenly started.

"The opening game."

"Oh...it's a competition. Rosemary is really good."

Maria realized that she was overthinking and expressed her feelings.

"Yes, Rosemary is incredibly powerful and adorable—but even Rosemary doesn't fight in the arena for some 'chivalry'."

Orson's tone lowered as he told Maria that Rosemary and Rhodes Island wanted to promote the potion through competition.

"This is a common situation, Maria. Regardless of whether they are good or evil, or what their stance is, almost everyone has their own reasons for participating in the gladiatorial arena called the Knights' Games. Amidst this, can you protect your true heart and beliefs?"

Orson looked at Maria but did not ask her to answer. After saying this, Orson ran to the sofa in the hall and prepared to sleep.

"Orson, that..."

"what happened?"

"Together—it's okay."

Maria leaned on the door frame of her bedroom and greeted Orson, but she held back the words she wanted to say. She returned to her bedroom, not knowing whether she was relieved or discouraged.

After a while, after confirming that Maria was asleep, Orson got up and walked quietly to the floor-to-ceiling window on the side of the mansion, and took out a ring from his pocket in the moonlight.

This is the item that I brought back from Rhodes Island, which once caused me to dizzy. It belonged to the 'Doctor'.

"..."

Orson put the ring on his finger. This time his body did not reject it, but instead he felt a subtle feeling.

What on earth has the owner of this ring experienced on this land?

43. Sister Shi Le, don’t do that!

Yesterday’s opening match ended successfully, and the Business Association achieved its original goal of “attracting traffic” in another way.

The official competition will begin in three days after the opening match. The players' match schedule will be released at that time, and Maria and Orson will also know who their first opponent will be in the knight competition.

During the day, Orson prepared breakfast as usual and brought it to the dining table, but Maria still looked a little strange.

"I've been feeling weird since we went to my aunt's house yesterday. Are you feeling unwell?"

Orson looked at Maria, who seemed much calmer than usual, and asked her with some concern.

“No… Ugh!”

"Hmm—it certainly doesn't look like he's sick."

The silly Orson stretched out a hand and placed it on Maria's forehead. The sudden physical contact scared the little pony.

"Anyway, you must take care of yourself, Maria—your cheeks seem a little red, could it really be..."

"Everyone said I'm fine!"

Maria quickly told Orson that she was fine and that she didn't need to worry, otherwise it would never end if it continued like this.

After breakfast, Orson and Maria confirmed today's plans with each other.

Maria is going to Uncle Martin's tavern today to repair something with her mechanical repair master, the Panda Brewmaster.

As for Orson, he wanted to meet with Sister Shi Le who had contacted him some time ago.

"Gravel? I've never heard of that name. Um...be careful on the road. And—"

Maria was halfway through her speech when she suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, let me prepare dinner tonight!"

"Really? Then I'll be looking forward to it."

Orson smiled and expressed his anticipation, then waved his hand and left the mansion first.

After seeing Orson off, Maria breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh my god...what am I so nervous about? Anyway—"

Maria looked at the sandwich and fried egg in the bowl.

"First, find some time to buy a beginner's guide to cooking."

Maria was at a loss as to what to do because of her thoughtless boasting, while Orson had already arrived at the meeting place according to the information.

"Here you are~ Very punctual, Little Knight-kun."

As soon as Orson arrived at the meeting place, a pink-haired Zarak girl came out and greeted Orson with a smile.

"Eh……"

Looking at Miss Shi Lezhi (?) in front of him, Orson sighed softly.

——It turns out that Li is so much shorter than me?

Orson was a little impressed by Li, who was only 156 cm tall. He didn't know if it was because of preconceived notions, but in Orson's impression, Li had always been a tall, beautiful girl with a dangerous temperament.

But after they actually met, Orson noticed that Li was not tall.

"Ah, you're staring at me straight as soon as we meet. Is it really okay to be so open about it?"

Seeing Orson staring at her, Li smiled seductively, her tone as if she was scolding a disobedient boyfriend.

It can be said that just from the first impression, Li's feminine power is enough to kill 100 Talulahs.

Of course, Orson had no improper thoughts about Li. He was just a little surprised by his height at first, and then he noticed the striped QR code on Li's right shoulder.

—I wonder if I can scan that barcode and what the price will be? Nine pounds fifteen?

Orson thought about this mourning with a serious face.

By the way, according to Zaolu, the market value of an Orson is half that of a mayor statue.

Orson didn't have the nerve to ask how much a mayor statue cost, nor did he know how the price list was calculated.

"Anyway, it's not very convenient to talk here. Let's go somewhere else, little knight? Hehe..."

Li smiled and gestured to Orson to change places.

"It would be best if it were somewhere without any reporters from weird gossip newspapers around..."

Orson complained quietly that he no longer wanted to be stuffed into the refrigerator and beaten up because of some inexplicable rumor.

"We're here. You should be familiar with this place, hehe~"

"Uh……"

The good news is that the location Li chose does not have any reporters who believe everything they hear. The bad news is that the place Li chose is a coffee shop owned by Zofia, which is also the store where he worked to make money for Maria before and was photographed on the Doumawei app.

As expected, as soon as Orson walked in, someone exclaimed, "The Little Knight of the Daily Sales God is here to serve you again today!"

This sentence caused everyone to exclaim "Oh!", and only after Orsen, blushing profusely and explaining that he was not an employee today but a customer, did everyone leave with a grumble of "Ugh!"

"Really..."

Orson lowered his head shyly and sat in front of his seat, while Li still had a smiling face and looked at ease.

"Your reaction is just as amusing as I thought. So cute. Have you ever considered taking this opportunity to have a more intimate conversation with me~?"

As Li spoke, he reached out a hand and gently took off the shoulder strap of his clothes, exposing his collarbone and shoulders.

"Do you want to change your contact information? After all, we were communicating through a public phone before."

Orson took out his cell phone and asked Li.

"Hmm, I didn't expect the little knight to be such a proactive type. Hehe... Of course you can."

Li took out his cell phone and was about to hand it to Orson, but suddenly changed his trajectory and gently placed his finger on the tip of Orson's nose.

"But since we both have some free time without being bound by our masters, why don't we do something that can make each other happy? I really like innocent little knights like you."

——This girl...is of an extraordinary rank!

Seeing Li's combination of moves against Orson, the people around him were secretly sweating. The attack of the pink Zarak girl was like a storm. The men present all said that if it were them, they would definitely be defeated within 3 moves.

But Orson is different. Who is Orson?

"We are both happy... Do you like listening to crosstalk?"

After thinking for a few seconds, Orson asked Li excitedly.

"what?"

Li, who had been exuding feminine power, was stunned by this question and made a cute puzzled sound.

——This Orson... has already jumped out of his level!

Seeing Orson's response, the group leaders around him said that it was a waste of the girl. It was like a King of Glory who bought equipment and connected the keyboard and was ready to beat the opponent in Summoner's Rift, but after the game started, he found that the opponent was playing 3D pinball.

Simply invincible!

"...Forget it, let's get down to business first. Otherwise, our master might get angry."

Li adjusted his state and then showed his relaxed and seductive smile again.

"I'm here to deliver a message, little knight-kun. Please listen carefully, okay?"

Li stood up from the chair, half of her body leaned forward slightly, and gently opened her lipstick-coated lips next to Orson's ear.

"My master said that he's very interested in you and the several companies that have suddenly appeared recently. If your goal is to disrupt the current situation in Casimir, then he will consider your subsequent actions and decide whether to contact the Supervisory Council for assistance. But if your goal is to plunge Casimir into chaos..."

Li suddenly drew out the two swords from his waist at a speed that no one present could react to, and held them tightly against Orson's neck.

"I will have my lovely knight attendant personally deal with you—that's all."

After saying that, Li put away his two swords and put on a smiling expression again.

As for Orson, he had a serious expression on his face.

Of course, he was not afraid because he was almost killed by Li just now. Although he was not the best in cold weapon combat, he could easily prevent the situation just now by using Pause.

The reason why Orson was serious was—

What is the 'Jianzhengyuan'?

Sounds like it's related to surveillance... Radio and Television Bureau?

Orson, who has the political literacy to make Black Snake angry to death, was confused by these words.

"Well, the message is delivered anyway. Finally, could you please allow me to take a picture of you, Master?"

Li took out his cell phone and pointed it at Orson.

"Happy to oblige."

"Then please face the camera, raise your hands in a victory sign, stick out your tongue a little playfully, and look up at the sky with contempt."

"It's quite difficult... Hey, isn't this the Ahegao pose?"

"Crack!"

Orson, who realized it belatedly and struck an outrageous pose, had no time to protest before Li pressed the camera button.

"puff--"

Looking at the finished photos, Miss Shi Lezhi finally couldn't hold it anymore.

"Take a more normal photo! There's no way I'm going to hand in something like that!"

Realizing he had been tricked, Orson blushed and tried to snatch Li's phone, but the pink Zarak girl was very agile and easily dodged Orson's crazy grabbing from Kal'tsit.

"Men need to be more generous, otherwise girls will dislike them."

While teasing Orson, Li sent the photos to his master's email.

Although Orson's posture in the photo was extremely bad, it was a blessing in disguise, as the ring on his left little finger was clearly visible in the photo.

"Okay, the mission is successfully completed. As compensation, let me give you a kiss~"