“Mr. Grin, I’ve confirmed it. Alberke is my former good friend.”
“If it weren’t for you, perhaps we would have had to go through many detours before recognizing each other. This is one of the most moving moments for me since I transmigrated.”
Dolores spoke first, her arm naturally draped over Alberke’s shoulder.
When Grin walked over, Dolores had already given Alberke a simple answer to her question.
That was, the current her did not love Grin, so she could not be under the influence of the system’s [Unswerving] Favorability. To this end, she also revealed the information that the her in the memories was a transmigrator.
Alberke transmigrated a little less than half a year later than Dolores, so Dolores felt that the time of her own actual transmigration might have been during the First Loop.
Therefore, her First Loop self must have left a contingency plan for the Second Playthrough, so she definitely would be fine.
These explanations were reasonable, and Dolores wasn’t afraid of Alberke and Grin comparing stories.
After she ignored the variable of the Grinn System’s tasks and the variable of Alberke being able to see system tasks…
Her explanation was nearly perfect.
But Alberke could see the tasks on Grin. Although she couldn’t see the rewards… that information was particularly concerning.
“I’m glad to have been of help.” Grin could only give such a vague reply.
“I plan to go to the North Hall to rest next, and then tomorrow, I’ll go to the Hollow where Viseliane and I fell.” After Grin finished stating his plans, Dolores instinctively asked for the reason.
“I’m still somewhat concerned about those two people who attacked us back then. Their goal was certain items from the Past Kingdom beneath the Hollow. When I was leaving with Viseliane, I caught a hasty glimpse of some parts, but because of Viseliane’s physical condition, I didn’t get close.”
“On the way here, I learned that Vice Captain Hagel had the Royal Knights secure the entrance down, but I’m still a little uneasy.”
“However, I think before adventuring, I need to rest and replenish my expended energy.”
Grin showed his wound, but Alberke suddenly interjected:
“Was the seal at the East City Gate broken?”
Dolores and Grin both nodded. The former asked in Alberke’s ear:
“What is it? Did you remember something?”
All three present had a certain degree of Future Sight, though all were incomplete. But at least in terms of information, Alberke was almost completely cut off.
“The organization that orchestrated the Palace Assault Incident is called the ‘Scarlet Sect’. They divide their positions based on strength. There are fifty surface managers, but the actual managers are the top three, namely the First, Second, and Third.”
“I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this organization’s name.” Grin slightly furrowed his brow. This was an organization name he hadn’t heard of in his previous life either.
“Me neither.” Dolores chimed in.
“This organization’s headquarters are in the Rhodes Empire. It originated from the old faith of a Death Deity from the Mythical Era, but in the last century, it has gradually become extreme.”
“It’s a cult organization with a long history. They lured the Dragon to destroy the Land Kingdom’s seal and are planning to collect Divine Items, as well as find a method to resurrect their worshipped deity.”
“And within the ruins of the Past Kingdom are things they need. Not just Divine Items, but also many Symbols that can serve as ‘Fuel’.”
This information could completely explain the motives behind the series of events the other side had plotted.
Alberke revealed a lot of information in one breath. These were pieces of intelligence that should have required layer-by-layer excavation to obtain. But now, because of the special nature of Dolores and Grin, she had no reservations about speaking them.
Yes, beside her was her good friend Dolores, also a transmigrator. In front of her was Grin, the main character she created, who possessed a system and had experienced the First Loop.
She could indeed bypass all the red tape and directly drop some heavyweight information.
After all, Grin already knew that Alberke herself, and Dolores, were transmigrators. She really had no need to hide this kind of information.
Grin could also understand Alberke’s thinking. After all, he had considered doing the same thing. From the beginning, Grin had considered whether to preemptively intercept Count Kanko.
After all, he knew from the start he was bad. The reason he didn’t act was due to strength and the current situation.
He just hadn’t expected that Count Kanko would be a member of the “Scarlet Sect” as mentioned by Alberke, and that he himself didn’t know of the “Scarlet Sect’s” existence.
In his previous life, he only knew Count Kanko was a traitor.
“I believe what you say. Even though I have had decades of experience once, everything happening in the Royal Palace now feels unfamiliar to me. So…”
“I’d like to ask for your opinions, with the goal of protecting the Land Kingdom.”
“I know that the Land Kingdom will fall into prolonged chaos due to the feudal lords’ rebellion and the failure of the expedition. I want to try to salvage this terrible situation as much as possible.”
“Otherwise, many people in the Land Kingdom will die next, which I don’t want to see.”
“Natural and man-made disasters that can be saved… I want to try to save them.” After saying these words, Grin felt a great weight lift from his heart.
Even though he was saying these things to petite girls like Dolores and Alberke, because they could both understand what Grin was saying…
Understand his so-called previous life, and comprehend those “tragedies that will happen in the future,” he could tell them his desire to change these things.
These thoughts could be heard by them without reservation, understood, and receive responses and feedback.
Grin originally carried a burden because of his own morals. He wanted to salvage, to try to change some of the tragedies he experienced in his previous life, to prevent them from repeating.
Originally something no one could understand, something he should have walked alone.
But now, he had these two small listeners, Dolores and Alberke.
Grin actually no longer cared how Dolores and Alberke knew these things. It was most likely related to the secrets they carried.
But if they wanted to tell him, then he would know one day.
And if they didn’t tell him, aside from insufficient trust, there were other reasons they couldn’t tell him.
“I can understand your thinking, Mr. Grin…” Dolores murmured, instinctively glancing at Alberke beside her.
Alberke met her gaze and added, “I can also understand Mr. Grin’s thinking. On this point, our positions are aligned.”
After all, he was the kind main character she created.
Alberke always viewed him with a somewhat biased filter.
After confronting her own heart, Dolores also harbored the same kind of bias towards Grin as Alberke did.
Although this was a development no one had anticipated.
Grin never thought a scene where he could discuss the future with others would occur.
Alberke had originally only thought of hiding her identity and just giving pointers and guidance from beside Grin.
And Dolores…
Some of her reluctant thoughts had become reality.
A certain death of the heart—the matter of falling for Grin.
And unexpected surprises like encountering Xiao Huayu.
Not to mention the three of them talking freely about the future like this.
As they spoke, Alberke suddenly said she had a gift to give Grin.
Dolores looked curiously. It was a ring with a fiery red gemstone, engraved with special, complex patterns and designs.
“!? Alberke, what are you trying to do!”
Dolores’s face instantly turned bright red, like a cat with its fur puffed up.