Who said tsundere has become obsolete? Tsundere is awesome!

The terrain of Rivet Town is very complicated, with many closed gates. Often, some places may be right in front of you, but you have to go around a lot to get there.

After taking Xi Yao with them, the three women, led by hope Er, proceeded along the winding and twisting road.

Every so often, Seele would steal glances at Bronya and Xiyao beside her.

Seeing Xi Yao clinging to Bronya's arm, for some reason, she felt a pang of sadness.

Damn it!

I really want to hug Bronya's arm too!

wrong!

What am I thinking!

Why would I have such a shameful thought!

Because she was lost in thought and her attention was diverted, she didn't notice the small pothole in the road ahead.

As a result, Seele missed a step and was about to fall.

Bronya reacted quickly, grabbing her hand and then pulling her sharply.

Seele lost her balance and fell towards Bronya.

then……

Bronya's right arm was around Seele's waist, and her left hand was holding Seele's hand.

Seele was held at a 45-degree angle by Bronya.

The moment their eyes met, time seemed to stand still.

Sometimes, people like to compete in inexplicable ways.

Both girls were the type who refused to admit defeat, so neither of them took the initiative to look away.

At first, they just stared at each other like that.

But somehow,

Perhaps the atmosphere had reached this point.

As I watched, something started to feel off.

A hint of affection seemed to appear in their beautiful eyes.

Xi Yao, standing beside him, smiled like an aunt.

I love shipping them, I ship them every day!

She waved her hand gently, blocking out the surrounding noise.

He then casually knocked away a passing Frost Crystal Creature.

Frosty Crystal Creation: Is there something you need?

Time seemed to have passed for a long time, but it also felt like only a few minutes had gone by.

Perhaps thinking about her own situation, Seele was the first to break down and stood up with a blush on her face.

She pulled away from Bronya's hand, turned around, and muttered:

"Who asked you to help me up?"

"Even without you, I wouldn't have fallen."

Seeing her haughty expression, Bronya couldn't help but laugh.

"Pfft~"

Seele turned around with displeasure, glaring at Bronya and saying:

"Hello!"

What are you laughing at?

"No...it's nothing."

Bronya covered her cherry-like mouth with her hand, but the smile in her crescent-shaped eyes still gave her away.

"snort!"

Seele snorted, glared at Bronya, and pointed ahead.

"We'll be at the market square in Rivet Town soon."

"There's what Nata wants there, let's go."

"Um!"

Xi Yao had already dealt with most of the monsters here, so the three of them had no trouble getting through.

Of course, Seele still occasionally peeked at Bronya and Xiyao.

As she looked, she suddenly said, almost as if possessed:

"We're about to venture deeper into Rivet Town. There are a lot of monsters there, so I suggest you don't stick together."

Xi Yao saw through her little scheme at a glance.

This is... she's jealous.

Seele is so cute!

Since that's the case, let's tease her a bit!

Xi Yao tilted her head slightly, revealing a bewildered expression.

"Does Seele not want Xiyao to hold onto Bronya's arm?"

Seeing her little scheme exposed, Seele quickly turned her head away.

Whether you hug her arm or not is none of my business.

"I'm just thinking about our safety!"

She's quite arrogant, no wonder she's Seele!

"Bronya is a very nice person. If Seele wanted, she would definitely let you hold her arm too."

"Eh?"

Bronya was stunned when she heard Xi Yao's words.

She glanced at Xi'er, then gently tapped Xi Yao's head, pretending to be angry as she said:

"Xi Yao, don't talk nonsense!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Seele's eyes.

Xi Yao pouted and asked innocently:

"Does Bronya dislike Seele?"

"No...no."

Seele's eyes lit up again.

"Since you don't dislike it, then let Seele hug your arm too."

"Bronya, it's perfectly normal for girls to stick close together, isn't it?"

"this……"

For a moment, Bronya was unable to refute it.

After all, back in the upper district, Pera would often link arms with her.

She glanced at Xi'er but did not refute her, seemingly tacitly agreeing with what Xi Yao had said.

Seeing this, Xi Yao quickly began to encourage hope Er.

"Bronya agreed."

"Sister Seele, hug me quickly!"

Although she was tempted, Seele gritted her teeth, turned her head, and said with a haughty air:

"Who tried to hug her arm?"

"snort!"

"Let's hurry, the market is just ahead."

"There should be what Nata wants there."

With that, Seele took the lead and walked forward.

Who said tsundere has become obsolete? Tsundere is just as great!

It's so cute how she clearly wants to hug me but just can't bring herself to do it!

Seele, I will definitely win you over!

Hehe~

Soon, the three arrived at a flat area next to a house.

A sign hangs on the building, and many tables and chairs are scattered around it.

"This looks like a restaurant?"

Bronya guessed after observing the surrounding layout.

"Indeed, before the rift spread here, this was the most popular restaurant in town."

"In the past, Nata would occasionally bring the well-behaved children from the orphanage here for a meal as a reward."

Upon hearing this, Bronya asked curiously:

"How many times have you been here?"

"Hilarious, not even once."

"What, do you think I'm the kind of well-behaved girl?"

Seele stood with her hands on her hips, smiling as she looked at Bronya.

"..."

Without stopping, the three continued on their way.

We soon arrived at the marked location on the map.

The boxes containing supplies were not hard to find, since the person who stored the supplies hadn't hidden them at all.

Seele opened a box, and her expression changed.

"How could it not be there?"

"Don't worry, Sister Seele, there are still so many boxes here. Maybe the supplies are hidden in other boxes?"

Xi Yao comforted her softly.

Of course she knew that the supplies here had been taken by some little brat.

But isn't now the perfect opportunity to get closer to Seele?

"Yes! Let's open all the boxes around here and take a look."

With a gentle wave of her hand, Xi Yao sent all the boxes flying towards her.

"Thank you, Xi Yao, that's much faster."

"You're welcome, Bronya~"

Hehe~

With the three of them working together, all the boxes containing the supplies were quickly opened.

However, all the boxes were empty, and nothing was found.

"How could this happen?"

"Do monsters rummage through chests?"

Seele frowned.

"No, the beings created by the Rift only have a pure desire for destruction; they are not interested in anything human."

"I'm more inclined to believe that someone beat us to it and took the things before we did."

"Look, there are human footprints here, and they're very fresh. They must have just been there."

Bronya pointed to several depressions in the ground not far away.

"What's going on today? Everyone's avoiding this place like the plague, so why are they all rushing into the Rift today?"

As she spoke, Seele glanced at Xi Yao, who was standing next to Bronya.

The latter gave her a sweet smile.

Even Seele couldn't bring herself to be cold to such an adorable girl.

"I can understand that Xi Yao is strong enough, but who is this person who took the supplies?"

"Wouldn't it be clear once we find the person?"

Bronya smiled and looked at Xi Yao:

"Xi Yao, can you help me find the little mouse hiding here?"

"A piece of cake!"

Xi Yao smiled slightly and took out a bow.

"Sister Bronya, Sister Seele."

"Watch closely, and don't blink!"

As she spoke, Xi Yao slowly drew back the bow.

Seele and Bronya were completely bewildered, because she didn't have any arrows in her hand.

"There are no secrets under my arrows."

A crimson arrow pierced the night sky, and a figure suddenly appeared in a pile of debris not far away.

"Huh?"

"How did they manage to find me?"

...