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I don't know if it was to make it more difficult for the enemy to attack, or to promote commercial prosperity, or for some other reason, the city's mountain road is not a road leading directly to the academy, but every time you climb a large staircase to a ring with a street, you have to walk along the street for a while to find a staircase that leads to the next big staircase.

However, this practice is only for those who are outsiders or those who are not familiar with the terrain.

In order to be able to get to the guests as soon as possible to complete the dean's instructions, Alice took advantage of her frequent purchase and was extremely familiar with the terrain, and rushed to the bottom of the mountain as quickly as possible from these shortcuts.

As a result, when she finally arrived, she was told by the mage who stayed on the magic ship that Lady Sharon and her party had left.

"Why does little Alice feel so unenergetic?" As the girl walked down the street in frustration and wondered what to do next, the aunt in the small shop she frequented greeted her: "There are freshly baked croquettes here, let's eat some." ”

"Huh? But I don't have any money......" Alice said, a little embarrassed.

"It's okay, just remember to continue to patronize our small shop in the future." The aunt smiled gently: "And we don't want to see little Alice with a bitter face, hurry up and cheer up!" ”

"Well, Aunt Xie Xie." Seeing the concerned faces of the people in the shops around her, Alice's heart warmed, and she couldn't help but smile on her face. She took the paper bag from her aunt, bowed to them, and then picked herself up and ran up the steps.

Since you missed the guests at the beginning, why don't you just go outside the academy and wait for them to come?

It's a bit rude, but it's better than making guests wait for a long time.

At least that's what Alice thinks.

However, after running a few large steps up the road, she stopped.

On the street not far from her, a little girl with silver hair in a trumpet mage robe was looking around in distress.

Although Alice did not dare to say that she knew all the students in the house, it was impossible for her not to be impressed by such a conspicuous little guy at all. In other words, the other party is definitely not a student of the academy.

So is it a little girl who has been separated from her adult or accidentally lost?

Obviously, he shouldn't be nosy now, and he has to wait there before the guests arrive outside the academy.

But......

Looking at the poor silver-haired little girl who looked to be only eight or nine years old, Alice bit her lip, and then, as if she had decided something, walked up quickly, without confusion.

"Little sister, are you lost?" She accosted the little girl who was alone.

However, the little silver-haired girl did not answer, but took a step back like a kitten afraid of life, revealing an extremely wary look.

Alice scratched her cheek with a wry smile, and then suddenly remembered that she still had a paper bag in her hand.

"Don't be afraid, big sister, please eat croquettes~" So she opened the paper bag and seduced the little girl with the smell of meat that permeated it.

"Sivi said...... You can't eat strangers' stuff. The little girl stared at Alice with a blank face, but her sneaky swallowing could not hide Alice's eyes.

Huhuhu~ Aunt Men's croquettes are a delicacy-level delicacy, hurry up and let go of your vigilance!

Alice unconsciously made up in a human trafficker-like tone deep in her heart, while continuing to maintain a kind smile and said, "Then my name is Alice, Alice Bannings, and what about you?" ”…,

"Theo Skanji." The little girl seemed to let her guard down a little because of the wonderful aroma of the croquettes, and replied in a whisper.

"Well, then we're not strangers, right, Tyo?" Alice looked at the cute appearance of the little girl secretly swallowing saliva, smiled and handed the paper bag to Theo.

Tio hesitated for a moment, but finally took the paper bag.

However, she was not in a hurry to eat the croquette, but asked Alice a little strangely, "For what?" ”

Although Theo's words sounded clueless at first, Alice understood what she meant—why did she come and talk to her.

While lamenting that the children have become more and more vigilant recently, Alice also said a little embarrassed: "Because I think you are very distressed here alone...... I don't think you need a reason to help other people, right? ”

Theo stared at Alice's face for a moment, and only when the latter was looked a little uncomfortable did she lower her head and nibble on the croquette.

"It's delicious."

"Right, right~" Although Theo's voice was very slight, so light that it would be ignored if she didn't pay attention, Alice still caught it very carefully, and her smile became brighter: "Aunt Men's craftsmanship is absolutely trustworthy~"

Tio took another bite of the croquette, then looked up at Alice, and whispered, "Separated from Sivi." ”

Sivi? This child also mentioned this name just now, so it should be her guardian...... Well, it sounds like a male name, and my father won't call him by his name, so it's my brother? No, no, it's not right, if it's my brother, I always feel that Theo's attitude is a little strange......

Alice's mind didn't seem to be able to sort through the complicated information, and she soon became a little dizzy.

So she simply decided to solve the problem in a more direct way.

"Anyway, let's find Sivi together." She touched Theo's little head, "You must want to see him, right?" ”

The little girl nodded, then thought for a moment and continued: "And Alyssa. ”

A new name has appeared, and it must be a girl's name.

In other words, is the target this time a man and a woman?

"Well, I know." Alice patted her bulging little breast, and said to Theo with a confident face: "Don't worry, this place is like my home, and I can definitely help you find Sivi and Alyssa." ”

“…… Kindness. The little girl finally nodded, and held out a somewhat greasy hand to Alice.

Then the two girls, one big and one young, just walked around the street looking for people.

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"Theo!" Xiwei hugged the little girl: "Where did you run to, I'm worried about death!" ”

After all, he was the one who brought Theo out of Noaig, and he made that if something really happened to the little girl, he would feel guilty for the rest of his life.

Alyssa looked at Theo with envy and kept saying, 'It's good to be back'.

"Sivi...... I'm sorry. Theo apologized softly, and then, as if she had thought of something, she broke out of Sivi's arms and pointed to Alice, who was standing on the side and looking at them with a smile, "Alice helped me find you." ”

Sivi looked up at the girl in the maid's outfit, although she didn't know the identity of the other party, but judging from what Theo said, I'm afraid she also made a lot of efforts.

So he also said very simply: "Thank you very much for your help." "I'm going to give a few gold coins as a reward.

However, Alice hurriedly waved her hand: "No need, I just helped according to my own wishes." ”

After saying that, the girl's face suddenly became a little ugly. It was only now that she suddenly remembered that she still had something to do.

"What's wrong?" Sivi asked curiously.

"Hold, I'm sorry, I'm still in a hurry, I have to go!" Before Sivi could ask why, Alice ran away without a trace.

"The badge on that girl......" didn't speak from the beginning, just stood not far away and watched Evangeline look at the direction where Alice ran away, and said thoughtfully: "The ornament on it should be the emblem of the National Academy of Magic, right?" ”

"That's right." Lady Sharon nodded, "It seems that we will soon be able to see that good-hearted child again." ”

"Then I'll thank you again." Sivi put his half-pulled wallet back into the bronze storage box.

Then he continued to walk towards the academy with the others......