"Is that so? I see. But we still need to find a place to send and receive things." After hearing what Sakura said, Muelsyse blinked softly and then smiled.
Although they hadn't spent much time together, a few hours were enough for Muelsyse to get a sense of Sakura's character.
She didn't entirely believe Sakura's words—there was certainly a lot of modesty in them.
Muelsyse thought that while Sakura's strength might not be as terrifying as someone she knew, it was certainly impressive.
"Hmm?"
Sakura looked at Muelsyse in confusion, silently asking for an explanation.
"What's there to be confused about? Even if you're strong, carrying all this stuff around is still troublesome. Besides, how can I always rely on my new friends?"
Muelsyse smiled as she reached out to pat Sakura on the shoulder.
"I don't mind, but since you've made up your mind, let's go store the things."
Sakura gave a helpless smile at Muelsyse, who was acting like a live wire. She gently shook the items in her hand and continued, "Let me handle it until we get to the storage. You look pretty tired."
"Aww, Sakura, you're so kind!"
Muelsyse suddenly felt a bit emotional, almost tearful at Sakura's gentle and caring demeanor.
This... Is this what it feels like to shop with a thoughtful friend?
My heart is touched! Goodbye to the steel-hearted woman and the iceberg general—I'm throwing myself into the arms of a gentle, caring new friend!
"It's nothing, I'm used to it. Whenever I went out with my sister, I usually carried everything."
Sakura couldn't help but think of someone from her memories as she looked at Muelsyse's expression.
"Wait! Sakura, you have a sister? No wonder you're so caring." Muelsyse covered her mouth in surprise after hearing Sakura's words.
Then, as if remembering something, she spoke again, "So, is the candy for your sister?"
"Well... you could say that, but she's not here right now." Sakura didn't give a definitive answer to Muelsyse's question, responding instead with some ambiguity.
After all, this Sakura wasn't the "Sakura" Muelsyse might be imagining. Although she wished for a sister, Mobius couldn't conjure a Klein out of thin air—so how could she conjure a Rin?
"I see." Muelsyse nodded gently at Sakura's response, then looked at the bags in Sakura's hand and changed the subject, saying, "Alright, let's go quickly. It's not right to always let you carry everything."
"Okay."
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At a Restaurant—
"Phew! I'm exhausted. I haven't shopped like this in a long time." Sitting on a bench in the restaurant, Muelsyse relaxed her body and let out a soft cheer.
"Indeed, we've been shopping for a while. Here, take a look at the menu and see if there's anything you want to eat." Sakura turned her head to look at the darkening sky outside the window and spoke with a touch of weariness.
To be honest, Sakura hadn't expected to spend an entire afternoon shopping in this city with Muelsyse, but it wasn't a bad thing.
After all, she knew that if she hadn't dragged Muelsyse here, she might have gone back to "bother" a busy Mobius.
"Well, I won't be shy then!"
Muelsyse smiled mischievously as she took the menu from Sakura.
"Order whatever you like." Sakura chuckled at Muelsyse's playful attitude, though the helplessness in her beautiful eyes deepened.
As she flipped through the menu, Muelsyse suddenly remembered something. She looked up at Sakura and asked, "By the way, I don't think I know—are you just passing through Tremont, or are you planning to settle here?"
Muelsyse's question came out of nowhere, but it was driven by a sense of obligation.
Although she had helped Sakura earlier, it was just a small favor. But during the afternoon and over dinner, she felt like she had benefited more.
Muelsyse was a person of principle. It wasn't easy to meet such a friendly and gentle new friend, so she felt the need to give a proper return gift.
So, Sakura's plans were suddenly of great importance.
"I'm not just passing through Tremont. I'm planning to find a job here and settle down." Sakura shook her head and answered seriously.
In this matter, Sakura had no intention of deceiving Muelsyse.
After all, if nothing unexpected happened, she would likely join the Rhine Lab Defense Section. While she wouldn't see Muelsyse every day, there was still a good chance of running into her.
So if she lied now, it could lead to embarrassment later, or worse, distrust due to a small lie.
"So, you're planning to settle down here? That's great! I can call you out for shopping from time to time! Although I bought a lot of things today, I'll treat you next time."
Sakura's words made Muelsyse's eyes light up, and a smile tugged at the corners of her lips.
"Okay."
Sakura nodded gently, agreeing with a smile as she watched the joyful elf in front of her.
To be honest, she was a little curious. It would be quite interesting to see Muelsyse's reaction when they bumped into each other at Rhine Lab in the future.
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After parting with Muelsyse that night, Sakura found a place to stay.
However, unlike ordinary people who rest after finding a place to stay, for Sakura, the night was just beginning.
After making sure her disguise was thorough and that no one had noticed her, she quietly slipped out of her residence to gather information.
Compared to Kalawariekli, which she had thoroughly investigated, Sakura knew almost nothing about Tremont.
So whether it was for joining the company or preparing to join, Sakura felt she needed to gather some information.