The girl looked at Kratos and Rogan as they returned, and couldn't help but be stunned, and then laughed.

She has a lovely smile, and her shoulder-length blonde hair seems to shine brightly in this cute smile.

Kratos didn't pay any attention to it at all, looking down to find it.

"My knife looks like I've lost it here."

Logan explained.

"I—I'll help you."

The girl said, her voice crisp and nice.

Kratos and Logan didn't refuse, the grass was dense near the grove behind the school, and the light began to dim in the evening, so it would be good to have one more person to look for.

Soon, Kratos and Logan were glad they had the idea.

"Is that it?"

The girl raised the knife in her hand and looked at Kratos and Logan expectantly.

"Yes, that's it."

"This is what my dad gave me."

"It's my most precious thing."

"Thank you so much, thank you so much."

Logan happily took the knife and thanked the girl again and again.

The girl shook her head again and again, but reluctance rose again in her heart.

The knife was found.

They're leaving, right?

I'd love to spend a little more time with them.

The girl thought silently.

And then—

"Kratos, Logan!"

Esther's figure appeared on the side of the teaching building, and after seeing Kratos and Logan's figures, Esther ran over quickly, and after seeing that the two were fine, Esther, who took on the role of a daddy, breathed a sigh of relief.

After waiting at the school gate for 10 minutes, it was clear that Quest and Logan's punctual Esther couldn't wait any longer, and went directly to the school to find someone.

After questioning the other students in the classroom, Esther quickly found the grove behind the school.

"No injuries, right?"

Although his eyes confirmed, Esther still asked.

"Nope."

"They were scared away by me and Quest."

"We're just looking for my knife when we come back."

Logan shook his head and said.

"That's good."

"Did you find the knife?"

Esther asked with a smile.

"Found it!"

"This senior sister helped me find it!"

Rogan gestured to the girl beside her.

Esther immediately smiled at the girl.

"Hello, I'm Esther, their guardian."

Esther introduced herself.

"Hello, I'm Emma."

Out of politeness, the girl said her name.

"Are you a student here?"

Esther asked.

"Sort of."

Emma said vaguely, as if something was hard to say.

Esther naturally understood, however, he didn't care, as long as Kratos and Logan were okay, the rest?

Whatever.

Just as Esther was about to say goodbye to the little girl who had helped Kratos and Logan, he suddenly thought, maybe Kratos and Rogan have one more friend?

Thinking of this, Esther suddenly spoke: "As a thank you, our family would like to invite you to dinner, would you like to?" ”

"Of course!"

The little girl nodded immediately, and a smile appeared on her face again.

It's still the black muscle car.

The space of seven seats, with three more children, is not a problem.

Aras looked curiously at the new little girl.

"Hello, I'm Emma and I'm a student at Xavier's School for Gifted Teens."

Emma introduced herself.

"Arras."

Arras immediately smiled heartily.

"Avante. Joe. ”

Through the mask, Avante also showed a kind smile, I don't know why, after three more children in the car, instead of feeling bored, he felt a faint sense of warmth.

It seems that this is what he has been looking forward to.

Home?

Avant thought, and then, his gaze swept to Jason.

There was undisguised boredom in his gaze.

Avant really didn't like Jason, and he always felt that Jason's occasional stupid glance was an insult to him.

Moreover, Avant always felt that Jason was so out of place in this car, which affected the warmth of home.

However, Avant also understands how pathetic it is for an organization like the Night Stalker Court to have a presence like Jason's.

Feelings are apathetic and even not allowed to have feelings.

They don't experience family, friendship, love, or home.

Such a person is really pitiful!

Thinking of this, Avant couldn't help but look at Jason's gaze with a hint of pity.

Jason saw a look of pity in Avante's annoyance, and he responded with a cold gaze.

Don't worry about fools.

Jason told himself, and then, lightly said to Emma, "Jason." ”

Although Jason's attitude was cold, Emma didn't mind.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Jason."

"And Sister Arras, Mr. Avante."

Emma behaved politely.

This made Avant and Arras like this little girl even more.

Along the way, everyone kept talking.

And the car drove to the temporary secret bases of the previous 'Brotherhood', 'Hydra', 'Gluttonous Society', and 'Night Stalker's Court' - which Esther rented with his savings, which was not only the secret base of the four organizations, but also to settle Kratos, Logan and Valen's wife Patsy, and Clive's girlfriend Danvers.

Mr. and Mrs. Edivin have their own house and come here occasionally.

The car stopped, and the children, under the supervision of Avante, ran straight to the detached apartment.

"Why not separate?"

After the children rushed into the room, Arras asked curiously.

"Hiding is a profound science, blindly detached, emphasizing that concealment is not how clever, on the contrary, integrating into life is the best, is the ......"

Esther said very seriously.

However, under Jason's gaze, the young man who hoped to live a long life shrugged his shoulders and had a very simple showdown.

"Well, I can't make it up, to put it simply, after renting here, I don't have the money to rent anywhere else."

"Don't ask Aitdemont if he is rich."

"He's a poorer guy than me."

"However, poverty is temporary, and I will soon be able to get double reimbursement from the 'Shelter' and the 'Holy Snake Society', and then we will be able to have another secret base."

Esther said confidently.

"Let's go, dinner is about to begin."

"I've heard Clive say that his girlfriend's cooking is delicious. I don't know ......."

Esther said excitedly.

But halfway through the words, his face darkened.

He was clearly thinking of Clive, who had died in no apparent detail.

I couldn't help but take a breath.

Esther was darkly hidden, put on a smile again, and strode in.

Arras was about to follow, but only to take a step forward to find Jason standing still, not moving.

"Jason?"

Arras looked at Jason in surprise.

"Tell Esther for me, I have some personal matters to take care of."

After saying that, Jason turned around and left.

Arras looked at Jason in the distance, his face full of surprise.

She knew Jason.

When it comes to food, Jason has a love from the bottom of his heart.

And now?

Don't even go to dinner, but go to deal with personal matters?

What is a private matter that can be more important than eating?

With deep confusion, Aras walked into the house.

Listening to the sound of the door closing behind him, Jason twitched his nose fiercely.

It smells so good!

I want to eat it!

Can......

If I go, I guess everyone will go hungry.

Jason, who was very self-aware, couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Although he can restrain his hunger a little now, this restraint is only before eating, and once he eats, Jason knows very well what state he will be.

I'm afraid I won't be able to leave any food left.

It's okay for adults to be hungry for a meal or two, but not for children.

What's more, one of them is still a guest.

"Restraint...... It's still not enough! ”

With such a sigh, Jason pulled up his wide hood, covered his cheeks, and strolled through the streets of Ngong Thanh at night, and soon he blended into the crowd of people who were off work.

Street lamps and moonlight mingle on the street, bright and soft.

People who get off work unconsciously slow down.

They seem to be enjoying the rarest time of the day.

A smile appeared on his face unconsciously.

Happiness?

At least, the moment is blissful.

And in such a blissful slow pace, Kuya, who is almost trotting, naturally becomes alternative.

However, Kuya doesn't care about the gaze of the people around her.

She is her, a different Kuya.

Now she wants to return home as soon as possible.

'Talon 13' must have been waiting for me outside the house for a long time, right?

No!

I guess they've been waiting for me all the time.

Kuya, who refused to work overtime habitually, couldn't help but raise her head, she just wanted to take a look.

And then......

A tall, familiar figure came into view.

Is that!

Kuya almost shouted.

However, she held back.

She began to chase after the figure, and even two office workers who couldn't dodge were knocked down by her.

"I'm sorry."

"I'm chasing happiness!"

Kuya didn't support the other party, but could only apologize apologetically.

The two office workers who were knocked to the ground were surprised at first, and then could only smile bitterly, one of them was obviously good-tempered, and the guy who loved to join in the fun shouted directly: "Come on, be happy!" ”

Such a sound is naturally eye-catching.

People looked at Kuya, who was running, and then at the tall back, and couldn't help but smile.

At some point, they seemed to be so desperate.

A whispered blessing rang out.

Kuya's face was blushing, and she ran faster and faster.

Jason, on the other hand, had a gloomy face.

Damn Aster, why did you choose such a place so close to the 'Holy Serpent Society'!

With such a curse, Jason walked faster and faster.

Looking at Jason, who was getting farther and farther away from him, Kuya, who had been chasing at full speed, couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Why?

Do you hate me that much?

Don't you want to see me except for the quest?

The unwilling Kuya shouted loudly-

"I just wanted to treat you to dinner!"

Whew, swoop.

After shouting this, Kuya supported her knees with her hands and gasped for breath.

Her physical strength was exhausted, and she was too tired to catch up.

Exhaustion and disappointment in her heart made her feel an unprecedented discomfort.

And at this time, in the sound of the cloak crossing the night sky, a shadow illuminated by the moon appeared on the road, Kuya was stunned for a moment, and then raised her head in surprise.

She saw the familiar mask.

Her ...... 'Talon 13'.

Familiar body shapes.

Familiar breath.

And, that familiar voice—

"Where to eat?"