Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 123
123. Mari-nee and the flag she sowed (First Part)
Leaving the two chatting on the roof, I quietly walked away and headed towards the station.
It wasn’t that I didn’t want to interrupt them, but I had no real reason to be there since I was just looking for them in the first place. If they were having fun, then that was enough.
I started thinking about how to spend this sudden free time and remembered that I wanted to bring some treats for the kids.
“What should I bring as a treat?”
I had already decided on something sweet, and cookies or pudding would definitely make the kids happy. Then I remembered…
“Oh, I’ll get that pumpkin cake that Retya-san bought from the market before.”
Last time, the three of us were so engrossed in raising Gils that we almost starved, and I didn’t get to eat it.
When I got back to the station, Retya-san, who had just finished helping a customer, was heading out to shop.
She said she was going to study, but with that fearless smile, she looked more like she was going into battle.
It felt similar to the imposing aura of Roulette-san when she’s in her battle mode.
It seems the merchant from Liberta won’t be able to escape from Retya-san.
Since I was also heading out, we decided to go part of the way together… but as we approached the station doors, there was a commotion outside.
Today’s cassoulet was already sold out, so we were puzzled about what was causing the ruckus as the noise kept getting louder.
When I opened the door to check the situation, at that moment…
“Oh, there she is!”
“Wow, it’s the real Maria-chan!”
“She’s so tiny and cute. Is she really a player? Not an NPC?!”
“I thought the promotional video was edited, but she’s even more adorable in person!”
In front of the station, there was a crowd of people.
Their words reminded me of the cult members, but unlike them, these people’s curiosity felt genuine and uninhibited.
I never got that feeling from the cult members.
Graham-san and the others were always gentlemanly and lady-like, treating me with great respect.
Well, it’s not just respect, it’s almost like they worship me… wait!
I must keep my wits about me!
Even though I feel like I’m already used to being called “Founder Lady,” I’m going to activate my full <Ignore> skill now!!!
Calming myself, I noticed that the crowd hadn’t entered the station grounds.
That wasn’t due to their manners but because the cult members were holding them back.
Graham was among them, and as I tried to approach to help,
“You mustn’t, Founder Lady! Leave this to us and return inside quickly!!”
He said lines I’ve only heard in movies or dramas, stopping me.
“Let’s go back, Maria-san! We can’t let their sacrifice be in vain!!”
“Retya-san…”
Her tone and expression were deadly serious.
But, um, Graham-san and the others aren’t going to die, okay?
The city has safety settings… I couldn’t bring myself to point that out.
Retya-san pulled me by the hand, and we headed back to the station for now.
I have a feeling my personal skills are going to level up again… no, they’ve already leveled up…