Chapter Twenty-Three: Kloss

"Speaking of which, I also know that kid just now, he's a child from an orphanage. As he walked along, Reilly said to Joshua and Istelle.

"The orphanage?" asked Istelle, confused.

"'Marcia Orphanage' is a charity run by Dean Teresa. Reilly nodded and said, "I'll take you there." ā€

Led by Reilly, the group arrived at the Marcia Orphanage.

Several children were talking in the courtyard, including the little boy who had stolen Estelle's badge.

"Crumb, where have you been, Sister Koros is worried and looking for you everywhere!" said a green-haired girl with a frown.

"Hehe, don't worry. Crumb was the little boy in the hat, and he said proudly, "I got a very ~ great thing today!"

"What is it? A purple-haired boy next to him said curiously.

"Hehe, don't be too surprised!" Crumb smiled and said, "This is what I got from a big sister who didn't have a brain......"

"Who are you saying is mindless!" Estelle rushed angrily.

"Wow!" Crumb was startled, "Y-How did you find this place......

"Hmph, you're underestimating guerrillas, aren't you?" said Estelle with a smile, "As soon as I see your naughty egg cocking his tail, sister, I know you have some bad ideas!"

"But, damn it...... A fool will wait for you to catch him!" said Crumb, running away.

"Stop!"

So, the two of them chased each other in the yard. Under their influence, the chickens raised in the orphanage also began to run wild.

"Oops, this is a chicken-and-a dog. Reilly shook his head and said.

"Ah, Brother Reilly!" At this time, the other two children also noticed Reilly and Joshua: "Brother, what is going on?"

"Nothing. Reilly touched the heads of the two children and said, "It's just that Crumb is playing a prank again, don't worry about them." ā€

"Uh-huh, leave them alone. The green-haired girl nodded vigorously and said, "Brother, come and play with us." ā€

"Where are you touching?!Let go of me!" Crumb's cry came from afar: "It's so itchy~ Itchy!

"It's useless to resist, you better hand over my badge!" said Estelle smugly.

At this time, a girl's voice came: "Kiku!"

A white falcon swept past Estelle and startled her, "W-what?"

Then, it spun around in the air and flew into the hands of a blue-haired girl in uniform.

"Please let go of that child! If you are rude to him again, don't blame me for being rude...... Hey?" Seeing Istelle, the girl said suspiciously, "...... are you?"

"The ...... I've seen in the village of Manolia" Estelle closed her mouth in surprise when she saw the visitor.

"Long time no see, Kloss. Reilly came up to the girl and smiled at her, "How are you doing?"

"Ah, teacher. Seeing Reilly, the girl smiled happily: "Are you here to see the children?"

"Brother Reilly, help me!" While Estelle was distracted, Crumb ran over, "I—I didn't do anything, and I was caught by this sister." ā€

"W-Nothing, you stole my badge," Estelle said angrily.

"Hehe, what about the evidence, if you have the ability, you can show the evidence!" Crumb grimaced.

"You naughty bastard!" Estelle stepped forward, and Crumb jumped out of the way, "Don't tickle me anymore!"

At this time, Joshua and two other children also came over.

"Hello, we meet again. Joshua greeted Koros.

"Ah, I caused you trouble before...... "Kolos said with a wry smile, "I'm really sorry just now, I thought there were robbers breaking in...... By the way, what the hell is going on?"

"Sister Kloss, it's too easy to guess. The green-haired girl said, "It must be that Crumb is in trouble again." ā€

"Hmm...... Sister~ Is the apple pie ready?" the purple-haired boy asked.

"Don't be in a hurry, Daniel. Kloss smiled and said, "The apple pie needs to be baked before it can be eaten." ā€

"Naughty eggs!"

"Rough girl!"

On the other side, Estelle and Cram are still facing off.

"Crumb, you really are. The green-haired girl shook her head and said, "When will you stop being so childish?"

"Mary was such a sensible and good boy. Reilly touched her head and said, "Some people are ...... in comparison."

"Far from it......" Joshua sighed and said helplessly.

"How long will it take to get apple pie?" On the other side, Daniel was still struggling with the apple pie question.

ā€œ...... It always feels like the situation is getting more and more complicated. Joshua said with a wry smile.

"Uh, hehe...... That's what I thought, too. Kloss smiled wryly.

"Chirp!" Kiku nodded and agreed.

"Oops, oops~ Why is there a quarrel outside......" At this time, an adult woman walked out.

"Long time no see, Dean. Reilly said with a smile.

"Ah, it's not Reilly. Teresa seemed happy to see Reilly: "It's been a long time. ā€

Speaking of which, Crumb has done something bothersome again. ā€

"Only, no. Crumb defended, "Brother Reilly, don't listen to this rough sister's nonsense. ā€

"Who, who's the rough sister?!"

"Estelle, don't you lower your mental age to the level of Crumb, okay?" said Reilly, helplessly.

"Who's going to be on the same level as him?!!!" Astelle and Crumb cried out in unison.

Reilly: "That's really ......"

Kloss: "It's frustrating......"

Joshua: "Istelle......"

"It's nerve-wracking...... Dean Teresa shook her head and said, "Crumb, are you really doing nothing?"

"Well, of course!"

"So, what's in your pants pocket?" Reilly said, looking at Crumb.

"No, it's nothing......" Crumb subconsciously clutched his pants pocket.

"Looks like you know it's not right to take someone else's stuff. Reilly smiled and said, "Give the badge back to this sister, that thing is important to her." ā€

ā€œ...... I know. Crumb pulled the badge out of his pocket and handed it to Istelle: "Give it back to you." ā€

"Good boy. Reilly patted him on the shoulder and said, "In the near future, you will also become a man capable of protecting others." When that time comes, go and grab a guerrilla badge of your own. ā€

"I will, Brother Reilly!" Crumb nodded solemnly.

"It's wonderful. Dean Teresa smiled and said, "Don't stand, let's come to the house and have some tea." ā€

Under the hospitality of Dean Teresa, everyone introduced themselves while eating apple pie, and explained what had happened before.

"I see...... Dean Teresa patted Crumb on the head and said, "This kid is not bad by nature, but he likes to play pranks, and he is a little inconsiderate in doing things...... I'm so sorry. As his guardian, I am ashamed. ā€

"It's okay, he's already given me back the badge anyway. Estelle shook her hand and said, "And you can taste such delicious herb tea and apple pie." ā€

"Hehe, it's over. ā€

"This tea is really delicious. Joshua smiled and said, "It's as delicious as the vanilla tea in Manolia." Are these tea leaves plucked from those tea trees outside?"

"Well, planting tea trees is also one of my interests. Dean Teresa said, "The owner of the Hakunoki Lotus Pavilion often comes here to buy tea, and we are grateful for his care. ā€

"I see. Estelle smiled and said, "The apple pie I ate was also very good." ā€

"This must have been done by Kloss. Reilly smiled and said.

"Is that so?" asked Estelle, surprised.

"Hmm. Kross smiled embarrassedly and said, "That...... I was a little nervous when I suddenly heard Crumb's yelling...... I'm so sorry. ā€

"Don't take it personally. Estelle shook her head and said, "I was a little impulsive just now." However, the white eagle is really a little scary. ā€

"You're talking about Kiku. Kloss smiled and said, "It's a white falcon." ā€

"That's Liber's national bird. Joshua thought for a moment and said, "It seems to have been trained, is it your pet?"

"Hehe, actually, I didn't raise it. Kross said, "Kiku and I must be friends." ā€

"By the way, Kross must be a student at Genesis Royal Academy. Why are you living here?" asked Istelle curiously.

"Kloss lives in the Academy. Reilly smiled and said, "But she comes here a lot." ā€

"It's also caused a lot of trouble for Teresa-sensei......" Kross said with a wry smile.

"There's no such thing. Dean Teresa shook her head and said, "You have helped me a lot every time you come to do housework." And the kids love you too. ā€

"Teresa-sensei......"

"But don't let that affect the life of the academy. ā€

"Don't worry, Dean. Reilly smiled and said, "Klos is a smart child, she knows what to do. ā€

"That's right. ā€

"College life...... "Estelle said wistfully, "I'd like to experience it too." ā€

"I heard that the entrance exam for Wang Li College is difficult. Joshua said.

"Alas, if I had to take the test, I would definitely not have been able to pass. Estelle said helplessly.

"There's no such thing. Kross shook her head and said, "I think it's harder to become a guerrilla." And you're ...... so young It's really enviable. ā€

"Hey, hey. Estelle touched her head embarrassedly and said, "We're all embarrassed when you say that." ā€

"In fact, the two of them are only would-be guerrillas, and they still have a long way to go. Reilly smiled and said.

"In order to become guerrillas who can take charge on our own, we are on a spiritual journey around the kingdom. Joshua said.

"In the near future, they will all be active in Luan. Reilly smiled and said, "I'm going to the academy too." ā€

"I see. Dean Teresa said happily, "You have time to play, I'll have some snacks ready." ā€