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After leaving the base of the Fire Moth, Father Pucci walked down the street.

Without a goal, just wandering aimlessly.

"Hey, Pucci, what are you doing?"

"Nothing much, just wandering around."

"Boring, what's the point of doing this?"

"Because it's interesting, I find it interesting."

"For humans, being interesting is more meaningful than being meaningful itself, White Snake."

"Tch, I can't argue with you."

"The most pointless thing is arguing between you and me, White Snake."

"I find it interesting, is that not allowed?"

"Yes, of course."

Father Pucci and the White Snake were bickering. Although to outsiders it seemed like Father Pucci was talking to himself, Father Pucci didn't care.

Just like how he takes humanity to heaven without caring whether they want to or not.

Father Pucci went inside when he saw a toy shop by the roadside.

'I'll buy Aponia a doll as a gift; hopefully, it'll calm her down.'

After buying the doll, Father Pucci walked out of the doll shop and saw Ling squatting at the door crying.

With a sigh, Father Pucci walked over to Ling, stuffed the doll he had just bought into Ling's arms, and then squatted down next to Ling.

When Ling saw Father Pucci suddenly appear and give her the doll, she forgot to cry for a moment.

Do you believe in fate?

"Eh? What?"

"Can't you understand fate?"

“Listen, child, what is called destiny is that no matter what you do, some things are bound to happen to you.”

"Question: Why have we met here?"

"Is it because of...fate?"

"Yes, it's fate."

"Ling, do you think it's a good thing to live according to a predetermined fate?"

Ling was stumped by the question. Although it was her first time meeting Father Pucci, she still thought about it carefully.

After a moment, Ling shook her head.

Can you tell me why?

"Living according to a predetermined fate must be very boring."

"Just like my sister calls me to go to bed on time every night, but I still secretly read comics."

"Although I know my sister means well, I enjoy reading comics."

"Yeah."

After listening, the priest nodded thoughtfully, got up and left.

"Hey, your doll."

"Give it to you."

Father Pucci waved his hand and then disappeared into the crowd.

"Ling! I told you to wait for me where you are and not to wander off! Why didn't you listen! Do you know how worried I was about you!"

Hearing her older sister's voice, Ling turned to Sakura and said earnestly, "It's because of fate."

"?"

"Hmph, can't understand fate? Then let me tell you, fate is..."

Ignoring Ling's ramblings, Ying squatted down and touched Ling's forehead, looking at her with concern.

'Is this child going to get brain damage from being so scared?'

……

Father Pucci continued walking, the autumn wind brushing against his cheeks, and he felt a slight chill.

'It's getting colder, let's buy Aponia a pair of gloves.'

Upon entering the store, Father Pucci selected gloves for Aponia.

But after looking through them once, I didn't find anything suitable.

"Sir, is there nothing you're satisfied with?"

Father Pucci nodded.

"Perfect timing! We just received a new batch of gloves, but they're not on the shelves yet. Would you like to take a look?"

"May I."

"of course."

"Thank you, but I still want to remind you, Miss Eden, that wearing only a mask and sunglasses won't hide your identity."

"Hey, did you get recognized?"

“It’s obvious, Miss Eden.”

"Okay, let's go take a look at the gloves first. I designed them myself."

"That's really amazing."

Afterwards, following Eden to the back of the store, they finally managed to choose a pair of gloves that fit Aponia.

"This looks good, how much is it?"

"No money needed, sir."

"for free?"

"Yes, let's just consider it as making friends."

"If you insist on paying, then tell me your name to make the payment."

“Enrique Pucci, that’s my name.”

"Yeah, I remember."

"Is Miss Eden short of friends?"

Upon hearing this, Eden smiled helplessly.

“Father Pucci, my position is too high.”

"People are always very respectful to me, but very few people are willing to truly share their thoughts with me."

“You’re different. You treat me like an ordinary person, don’t you?”

"Huh, that's not necessarily the case."

Father Pucci chuckled in response.

"Thank you for the gloves, Miss Eden."

Holding his gloves, Father Pucci continued his stroll through the city.

There is no direction, no end.

……

"So, Seele, did you have fun?"

"I'm so happy! My sister Alicia took me to the amusement park for a whole day."

"Really? I'm glad you're happy. But let's go back quickly, or your sister Aponia will worry."

"Yes, I'll listen to the priest."

"Hey, Pucci, did you forget something? Where's Velvet?"

Upon hearing the white snake's reminder, Father Pucci realized that Virvie was still in jail.

"Alicia, is Velvet still with the Fire Moth?"

"Yes, yes, we were originally planning to send her to a small island. If she's yours, then take her away quickly."

"By the way, this is for you."

As he spoke, Father Pucci tossed a cross to Alicia.

"If you bring it with you when you enter Twilight Street, you won't be stopped."

"Oh? Thank you then."

......

"Father, have you finally come to take me away?"

"Of course, you're one of us. I came here specifically to pick you up."

"Quack, Father, we love you!"