Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Furry Ears
Griseo continued to walk through the mine town according to her previous idea. After passing several buildings, she noticed more people in the mine—strangers she hadn't seen before.
However, after observing their expressions and clothes, she understood what was going on.
These people, who were resting and eating in various places in the mine, were the infected miners rescued by the Yeti Squadron. Judging by their number, they didn't seem to be all the miners from this mine.
"..."
While Griseo was observing these infected people, many of them noticed the little girl who seemed completely out of place in this environment.
Of course, most of them just glanced at her a few more times, as they were more interested in the food in their hands. However, a few, after seeing Griseo's smooth, uninfected skin, had a dark glint in their eyes.
Some of them even moved quietly to report to the Yeti Squadron.
Griseo didn't care about their gazes and movements. There was no need. Why should she be concerned?
Was she supposed to worry about them reporting her to the Yeti Squadron?
Not to mention that they were all on the same side. Even if Griseo were an outsider, she wouldn't fear the Yeti Squadron if a fight broke out.
After a few more glances, the little Lolita didn't stop. She walked towards the warehouse where Lois and the others were. Instead of wasting time here, it was better to accompany Alyona.
…
"I'm back."
Standing at the warehouse door, Griseo first called out in a low voice, then walked in with her small steps.
The first to greet the little Lolita was her dear Mr. Wolf.
Seeing the red giant wolf coming to greet her, Griseo was not surprised at all.
She soon remembered something and said seriously, "Mr. Wolf, I have another favor to ask you."
"..."
Mr. Wolf nodded without hesitation.
Seeing Mr. Wolf's immediate agreement, Griseo's big violet eyes flashed with a smile, and she whispered:
"There are many infected people outside, and Ivan and his brothers should be very busy. Mr. Wolf, your cooking skills are very good, so please go and help them."
"..."
Mr. Wolf nodded again and then moved out of the warehouse.
After Mr. Wolf left, Griseo continued to walk towards the corner where Alyona was bandaging her wound.
"Little Griseo is back. I was wondering why your cold Mr. Wolf suddenly left," Lois joked when she saw the little Lolita return.
"Yes, I'm back. Mr. Wolf usually comes to greet me." Hearing Lois's joke, Griseo nodded gently and explained seriously.
Lois continued to look behind the little Lolita and asked curiously, "But did he go back now?"
Hearing this, Alyona also looked at Griseo with curiosity in her eyes.
"Mr. Wolf didn't return to the world of the painting. I asked him to help outside."
Griseo explained softly, "There are suddenly many more people outside. Brother Ivan must be very busy."
Lois was slightly stunned, then nodded in understanding and reminded, "There are more people now. Elder sister is quite fast... But next time, Griseo, you shouldn't run around outside."
"Yes, I know..." Griseo nodded in agreement, but midway through her words, her stomach growled in protest.
"Gu~"
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Almost instantly, Lois and Alyona looked at Griseo.
"Griseo, haven't you eaten yet?" Lois asked in confusion.
Because Mr. Wolf had returned with food, Lois thought the little girl had eaten outside.
Alyona also stood up and planned to hand her dinner to Griseo.
"I haven't touched the meal that Mr. Wolf brought me yet, so I'll give it to you."
"Okay, don't move yet. We're almost done bandaging. No matter how resourceful you kids are, you shouldn't go without food."
Before Griseo could stop her, Lois pressed Alyona's shoulders and asked her to sit down again.
"Don't worry. I'll just ask Mr. Wolf to bring me a portion later," Griseo comforted Alyona softly.
After a while, the dense wounds on Alyona's body were finally treated and bandaged.
...
After helping Alyona bandage her wounds, the other snow monsters had almost finished organizing the supplies.
They decided to leave one person to look after the warehouse and the two children, while the rest went out to eat and help.
"Sister Lois, aren't you going to eat?"
Looking at Lois, who was sitting aside and a little bored, Griseo asked with a puzzled expression.
"The warehouse is still important, so at least one person has to stay, especially with you two here," Lois replied. "But don't worry, someone will bring us dinner soon."
"Okay."
After responding softly, Griseo turned her eyes to Alyona, who was eating in small bites.
It wasn't until she entered the warehouse under bright light that the little Lolita clearly observed the racial characteristics of the girl she had saved.
On Alyona's little head, there was a pair of plush ursus ears almost covered by some dirty white hair. They looked soft.
"... Here, I've eaten enough, if you don't mind."
Maybe because of Griseo's intense gaze, Alyona thought she wanted to eat too, so she stopped and handed her bowl to Griseo.
"No, you continue to eat."
Griseo pushed the bowl back.
She was just more interested in Alyona's ears; she hadn't fallen to the point of fighting a child for food.