In Terra, she is a hunter and a bad woman.

"It's been a bit restless here in Syracuse lately. The annual rainy season is coming... and it's going to last a long time. This isn't a good time to visit friends."

Father Agnel, wearing a strange eyepatch, continued speaking.

But when he said this, he smiled.

"But... maybe this isn't a problem for you."

"Although my position isn't particularly suitable, speaking for Agnier personally, I hope you can spend more time enjoying Syracuse. It's truly a comfortable place."

The old man spoke slowly, and there seemed to be something hidden in his words.

This made Maria instinctively realize that the current situation in Syracuse might be changing.

but……

What does this have to do with me?

Ever since she learned about the history of the Gray Hall from the drunkard Sacotta girl not long ago, Maria was basically certain that the current Gray Hall was founded by the original Sicilian lady.

Maria always has faith in her friends.

"I don't really like making a fuss..."

Maria nodded, expressing her attitude to the old man.

She doesn't like noisy environments. Even if there is a problem, as long as it is not something she can't stand, she won't say much.

What these people want to do is their own business, and I won't meddle in their affairs.

"Have a good time, ma'am."

After hearing what Maria said, the old man also bowed slightly.

Although his hair had already turned gray at this time, he still looked energetic.

He looks like an old gentleman.

Of course, the premise of all this is to ignore his eye patch that makes people laugh.

After the communication ended, Father Agnel did not stay here for long and turned around and left.

After all, his identity in Syracuse is quite special.

If you stay in one place for a long time, you never know what might happen.

The rest is easy to say.

But...if there is a blind person who angers the being in front of him.

He didn't know how to deal with it either.

Besides, Maria basically told me everything I wanted to confirm, asked, and knew.

There is no need for me to continue asking any more questions.

Looking at the old man's back as he walked away in the moonlight, Maria paused for a moment, then turned around and walked back to the little girl's room.

The lights in the room were still off, and the lonely, drunk angel was lying on the bed, fast asleep.

The little girl next to him was lying on the table.

She was still wearing the coat Maria had given her earlier.

In this situation, Maria stood up after a moment of silence, walked step by step to the girl, and gently picked her up.

After tidying up the angel's messy sleeping posture, Maria placed the girl in the empty area on the bed.

As for herself, she turned around and looked for a place to rest.

Time... just passes by little by little.

The moonlight outside the window swayed slightly, and after hesitating for a long time, a little moonlight fell into the room.

Maria squatted on a chair alone, closed her eyes and breathed softly.

The moonlight, as if possessing its own consciousness, gently draped Maria in its tender silk garment...

After a while, Maria suddenly heard a rustling sound in her ears.

But not big.

After a few seconds, a small breath spread to his side...

Is that the little girl?

Maria thought about it, but her body did not move.

The other person seemed to be thinking about something. After standing beside Maria for a long time, he walked over hesitantly and put a coat on Maria. His small body slowly and firmly climbed onto Maria's body, and he curled up carefully, wanting to breathe in the warmth.

Maria... is truly an amazing person.

Although the girl has not met Maria many times, she still has a feeling of trust in Maria.

This is due to Maria's identity and gentle conversation.

Of course, the most unforgettable thing is his powerful appearance during the day, which was like a god descending to earth.

To be honest, when the other party forced the girl into a corner, she had even thought about her own ending.

She was not a member of the Bellone family at all. Once she was caught and recognized by the people behind them, her worthlessness would be exposed.

The other party might even blame himself for the anger caused by the failed kidnapping.

I definitely won’t be able to survive.

But it was at that moment that Maria saved herself.

That calm demeanor, that powerful strength, and the gentle conversation he had previously had on the platform.

Maria is like a perfect character that only appears in a fairy tale...

It was because of these layers of affection that she, after hesitating for a long time, finally let this person whom she had known for less than a day come to her room.

It was because of this that she wanted to draw from him the sense of security that would make her feel happy...

It's like... sleeping in a flower garden...

After a while, the girl's breathing gradually became calmer.

The gentle hand was caressing her back softly, pushing away her sleepiness.

So gentle...

She thought to herself, and unconsciously rubbed Maria's chest again.

After feeling the cool fingers sliding to her chin, she instinctively tilted her head back, and a gurgling sound came from her throat...

Being tickled...is indeed not a common thing...

Not quite...

common……

Ok? !

As the girl was thinking, her body suddenly stiffened.

She raised her head stiffly.

Right in front of her, the gentle woman was looking at her quietly, her fingers moving slightly.

"Did I wake you?"

Maria spoke, her voice very soft and thin, as if she was speaking into the girl's ear.

The sweet smell of incense made her breathing quicken instantly.

She even forgot that she should get up and leave at this time.

He could only stare blankly at the woman in front of him who was like the incarnation of moonlight.

It was not until Maria's fingers began to move gently again that she came to her senses and supported her body.

"That... isn't... actually... I..."

The girl's voice became extremely awkward, and her words were stuttering, making it difficult to understand.

Such a sound also disturbed the drunk angel beside her. She frowned and showed a painful look on her face.

"Woo~"

"Ok!"

Seeing that the angel next to her was about to be woken up by her, the girl quickly covered her mouth with both hands.

After confirming that the other person was breathing quietly again, she let out a long breath, sat on Maria's lap, and looked at the other person.

"Sorry……"

The girl's face flushed red. She gritted her teeth and urged her stiff body to get off Maria.

But Maria shook her head, reached out her hand, and gently hooked the girl's waist, letting her lie directly on her.

Maria wasn't a particularly sensitive person...but she was very attentive.

She can't understand other people's emotional changes, but that doesn't mean she can't see that others have emotional changes.

The girl's posture just now clearly showed that she had completely let down her guard...

"Will you feel comfortable?"

Maria asked softly.

In order not to embarrass the girl, she raised her head and stopped looking at the girl, but looked at the blue moon hanging high outside the window.

"……Yes."

The girl's ears were already red.

Faced with Maria's question, she hesitated for a long time, but finally, she nodded slightly.

Maria's question is really difficult to answer.

She didn't know whether to say comfortable or uncomfortable.

No matter how you look at it, both answers seem too strange.

But in the end, she couldn't go against her own heart and expressed her true thoughts.

Indeed...very comfortable.

"I feel at ease..."

"Then lie here."

Maria didn't ask why, but just quietly gave proof of permission.

The gentle words formed a sharp contrast with the fierce attitude during the day.

This made the little girl hesitate, but she couldn't help but feel curious.

"Is it okay?"

“… To me, it makes no difference.”

At Maria's level, sleep is just a value that can be manipulated at will.

She can sleep as long as she wants, or not sleep at all if she wants. There is no point at all.

"……Thanks."

After hearing Maria's answer, the girl finally felt relieved.

She hesitated, then carefully lay in Maria's arms, letting Maria hold her waist with her hand.

The gentle incense with a hint of fire seemed to wrap her tightly with real power.

A sense of security came over me.

"Why are you so nice to me?"

Feeling the sleepiness continuing to surge in her heart, the girl struggled and asked the last doubt in her heart.

Although Maria gave her a good feeling, but... she still felt a little strange.

why?

"I just remembered a child."