Arknights, but the sickly pretty girl starts

Noah believes that Aktos's concept of family should not be so narrow. If he regards the entire Kjerag as a big family, then he will be a good big brother.

Of course, if Kjerag is a large family, then only one person can be the head of the family.

"Ya'er, is it really okay for you to come to me all day? Enya will be jealous, right?" Noah supported her chin, leaned against the fireplace, and while feeling the warmth, she asked Ya'er who had appeared behind her again without her noticing.

"Ah, you actually noticed me now." Ya'er came to Noya with a smile, "Aren't you here to see our honorary saint—"

"Come on... Ya'er, I'll be thankful if you don't mock me." Noah felt suffocated. The person in front of her was the culprit for her becoming an honorary saint! And now she was gloating over his misfortune.

"Hehe, I'm really optimistic about you~" Yaer reached out and gently massaged Noya, "Look, I even learned massage techniques from Kuro to help you recover."

"...Gu." Noah's blood pressure rose again, remembering how Ya'er suddenly appeared in the room and yelled while Kuro was giving him a massage. "Don't mention it, I beg you. You shouldn't have told anyone else, right?"

"No, how could that be? This is our little secret~" Yaer said with a smile, "Then when will I give you a massage again? I tell you, I'm really good at this kind of thing."

"...Let's talk about it next time." Noah politely declined. "Then, is there really nothing important?"

"...If you say no, then there is. The doctor asked me to ask you if you plan to go back to Rhodes Island with them." Yaer said with a smile, "He said that many people in Rhodes Island want to see you."

"..." Noah was really hesitant this time. On the one hand, she didn't stay in Kjerag for long, but the doctor and the others were about to go back. If they wanted to go to Rhodes Island, it would of course be the best idea to follow the doctor.

"I'm not sure how long it will take. I'll clarify it with the doctor in time."

"About three or four days." Ya'er quietly reached out from behind the wheelchair and hugged Noah. "But I can't bear to see you go. My Honorary Saint, would you consider prying me away from Enya?"

"I can't poach you—" Noah sighed helplessly.

"After all, you can even appoint a saint..."

"Hehe, it doesn't matter. I'm pretty bored anyway." Yaer sighed, "You don't know that Enya has become a boring person after becoming the chairman."

"That's for the sake of responsibility..." Noah tilted his head helplessly, "Okay, okay, let me think about it. I'll go to the doctor in person and explain the situation later."

"Okay, then... you really don't want to consider giving me a massage?"

"...We'll talk about it tonight."

Chapter 46: An unexpected reunion

"Miss Noah..." After Yaer left, Noah's door was knocked again. After Kuro brought the person in, Noah immediately recognized who the visitor was.

"Moshi? What brings you here?" Noah was pleasantly surprised to find it was Moshi, who had previously handed over all the intelligence to him. Honestly, the Snow Mountain Incident would have been much more troublesome without Moshi's intelligence. "What? Did you have another fight with Nosis? Do you need me to mediate?"

"...No, I just planned to go out and take a look." Moshi shook his head, "I didn't go back to Lord Nosis."

"...Huh?" Noah thought that Moshi had disappeared because she had returned to Nosis. After all, she was a loyal dog and had no intention of hiding her feelings for Nosis. Only Nosis, the straight man, didn't realize it. "So what are you planning?"

"I...want to go traveling with Lord Noah." Moshi lowered his head and said nervously, "I've listened to everything Lord Noah said to me before, and I've been thinking about it for a while. I feel like I'm still too stupid now and I still need more experience... So, I was thinking about leaving Kjerag and looking around. Then I thought of you. You said you want to continue traveling, right? Can I stay with you?"

"...This." Noah suddenly found that many people seemed to be applying to join his tour group, including Moshi, Maria, and Enxia. But although they were in a tour group, their destinations not only included those mobile cities, but also some very dangerous places, such as the snowfields of Sami, and even the rainforest and desert of Sargon. For ordinary people, these were not safe travel destinations.

So she wanted to politely refuse Mo Xi, but Mo Xi seemed to have noticed this in advance and quickly waved his hand, "No, if it bothers you, then forget it... I know that as someone who betrayed my former boss, I won't be trusted by you. I... I will decide where to go by myself later... Well, don't bother you."

"Moshi! Wait!" Noya's heart softened instantly. The uneasiness and inferiority revealed in the other's words made it impossible for Noya to say anything else. It was all Nosis's fault. He had given Moshi PTSD. She quickly grabbed Moshi and shook her head. "I'm not saying no to you. I just want you to know that my trip isn't very safe... I might go to the snowfields of Sami, the rainforests and deserts of Sargon, or even the underground city of the Durin people. Look, can you really accept this? It's very dangerous."

"If you are willing to accept my words, I will protect you with my life." Moshi immediately said with a solemn oath, "I know I am not as powerful as Miss Kuro... but I am also prepared."

"I'm looking for a travel companion, not a scapegoat..." Noah sighed, "If you want to go with me, that's fine, but you have to meet Nothis first and at least explain everything that happened before."

"……this……"

"If that's not possible, I suggest you stay here a little longer. I'll only come here once anyway. Maybe next time you can come with me?" Noah consoled her. "How about this? Next time, I'll come on the day of the ceremony. How about that?"

"So..." Mo Xi seemed to be convinced by Noah, "Indeed, I am not mature enough now."

"Speaking of this... I suddenly remembered that Nosis is going to Rhodes Island because he can't make it in Kjerag. If you want to see him, you'd better go and see him in the next few days, otherwise he will go to Rhodes Island." Noah reminded again. Although she also thought Nosis was a bastard, she also understood Moshi's thoughts - after all, she didn't want Moshi to have any regrets.

After Moshi left, Noah finally breathed a sigh of relief. He thought his house might have been labeled a psychological mediation center—it felt like there would always be unexpected visitors.

She had just breathed a sigh of relief when the door was knocked again. She immediately straightened up, "Who is it again!!!"

Can't you give me a break? This is too much!

Noah was so angry that he went to open the door himself, but when the door opened, Noah was stunned.

"What...are you here for?"

“…I came to see you.”

The person who appeared at the door was someone Noah had never expected. She had thought that she would be very busy at this time, but since she was already here, Noah could not avoid seeing her.

"Come in first."

Noah opened the door and let the visitor into the room. The room wasn't luxurious, but it was Noah's special request. It had a small stove and wasn't decorated in a fancy way. But it was cozy and had the warmth of life.

"Would you like something to drink?" Noah asked. The man hesitated for a moment before Noah continued, "Although only plain water."

"Don't you like coffee?" she finally asked curiously. "Don't you have any here?"

"No, I've quit. Caffeine is bad for your health." Noah shook his head and poured him a glass of boiled water. Both of them fell into silence for a moment.

Noah actually had a lot of questions to ask, such as why he appeared here and why he came to find him.

But she just drank the hot water in silence. After all, she didn't expect to meet again so soon.

"are you OK?"

"Very good." Noya nodded. "The special medicine the doctor gave me has effectively suppressed the activity of the Originium in my body. I am still relatively healthy now. Don't worry that you won't see me tomorrow."

"Like this..." The visitor felt a little embarrassed and at a loss.

"Don't be like this..." Noah frowned. "Why are you so uneasy, Brilliant Knight? I've only been away for a short time, and it's not good for you to show your true colors."

"I..." The Brilliant Knight, Margaret Lingguang, came to Kjerag from Casimir for the purpose of a peaceful visit. Although it was a business trip, she heard the legend of the so-called Honorary Saint on the way. After confirming that it was her childhood friend, she came here immediately.

Before entering the room, she was still wondering if she had made a mistake, or if it was just the same name. But after seeing the familiar face, she could no longer control her excitement.

"Noya... I missed you so much." Her words were unconcealed, speaking directly from the heart, revealing her innermost thoughts. "This was just an accident. I came here at the invitation of Kjerag's new council chairman. I didn't know you were here before. So..."

"I see..." Noah pinched the cup, immediately guessing that this might be Enthyodis's doing. "I'm glad to see you, too, Margaret."

But... what's so embarrassing... I thought I wouldn't be able to see Margaret for a long time, so I simply wrote something... a little embarrassing in the letter.

Now... although her expression was bad, she was actually... shy. And she regretted writing that letter...

What was I writing at the time?!

Chapter 47: Reunion

"I... didn't think we'd meet so soon... so." Noah wasn't much better than Margaret. After all, before she left, she'd thought they wouldn't see each other for a long time, so she'd simply written everything in that letter. She even made a conscious effort to criticize her childhood friend for choosing Casimir over her. Even though Noah didn't think there was anything wrong with that, but...

Well, she admitted that she was a little reluctant to part with Margaret.

During their conversation, Kuro simply glanced at Margaret coldly and then left the room without hesitation. So, only Noah and Margaret were left in the room. When they were together, or even alone, such silence rarely occurred.

No one knew what to say, or rather, no one knew what to say.

There was nothing wrong with Margaret visiting Kjerag on behalf of Casimir, and she had inexplicably become the honorary saint of Kjerag. In a sense, Margaret's visit was not even a private matter.

…Forget it, what’s the point of thinking so much?

"How's Casimir...?" Noah asked. "I mean, the people in my company... and you?"

"The Supervisory Commission invited me to become an advisor, and the Knights Association has also been reorganized, with me serving as Honorary President. Casimir's situation has improved somewhat. The Commerce Federation is now under the direct supervision of the Knights Association and the Supervisory Commission, and they no longer dare to act rashly. The Helmetless Alliance has vanished without a trace, entering a dormant period. As for the Competitive Knights Championship, it was retained after discussion, but the rules and regulations are completely new. The treatment of Infected Knights has also been improved. Infected Knights are required to provide regular medical examinations, and the Knights Association will also provide them with free medical care."

Speaking of Casimir, Margaret's voice became much smoother. She even looked a little excited when she talked about the changes in Casimir after Noah left. After all, these all represented that Casimir was changing for the better.

"Hmm..." Noah smiled sincerely this time, "Looks like I did a good job?"

"...I still oppose everything you did that day. You don't need to bear the consequences of this. The person who replaced my medical report was not..." Margaret was about to say something, but was interrupted by Noah.

"I know. The idea of ​​using my medical examination report to replace you was originally proposed by Grandpa Cyril." Noah sighed. "I've investigated. His original intention was to conceal my identity as an infected person in this way, and secondly, to allow you to gain experience. His original intention was to protect me. After all, if my identity as an infected person was exposed too early, my situation would be very dangerous. Just like Uncle Lime said - the infected identity is, in a sense, a stain on the nobility."

If Noya was just a businessman, maybe there would be knights who wouldn't mind and would be willing to get along with him, but if he was still an infected person...

Well... even Casimir is not gentle towards the infected.

Cyril's original purpose was to protect Noah and Margaret. At the time, it was a brilliant move—though Noah later exploited it to take the blame for Margaret's deception of the infected.

After the effects of his spell wore off, some intelligent people would realize that his spell wasn't hypnosis, just emotional manipulation, or perhaps fanning the flames. Once everything calmed down and they regained the freedom to think independently, they would realize the illogicality of their actions. But by then, it would be too late. The bad reputation had already been established, and word would spread like wildfire. Even those with sober minds wouldn't improve Noah's reputation.

This is what is called the final conclusion.

But Noah didn't care. After all, she had done everything she could. Casimir was still a country of knights, but now with Margaret, maybe it would get better and better. Maybe one day, Noah would be able to return to Casimir under an assumed name, and return to the Casimir she identified with.

Noah is still looking forward to this.

"...Since you knew..." Margaret sighed, "Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because you wouldn't agree with my behavior." Noah said with a smile, "You are too upright, so upright that you won't change your ways. I can only be more diplomatic. Our goals are the same, both for the betterment of Casimir, so you don't need to feel guilty about my behavior. I'm not doing this for you—"

"...That's right." Margaret's eyebrows drooped, and she suddenly felt a little lost. Noah clearly caught this feeling of loss. "I know you're not just acting for me... You're a better knight than me."

"...I..." Noah regretted her hasty words. She had barely thought them through. But after hearing Margaret's words, her face darkened. "I'm no longer a knight... I haven't been... for a long time."

"I'm sorry, I said the wrong thing." Margaret quickly tried to make amends. She knew that Noah wasn't really that fond of the Knight. "What I meant was, you're an excellent person."

"That's enough compliments. Margaret, are you just here to reminisce about the past?" Noah quickly calmed down. After all, Margaret hadn't meant to do that, and it was essentially her fault that she got upset when someone mentioned she was a knight. "Sorry for my rude attitude earlier. I'm just a little tired."

"No, it's my fault." Margaret quickly shook her head. "And... I'm going to meet with Kjerag, the chairman of the parliament, later."

"Enya... do you need my help?"

"No, if you're tired, take a break. I'll see you later." Margaret stood up. She was a bit tongue-tied. There were so many words she could use to compliment someone, but she had chosen knight... Although in her mind, knight was never a title or a name, but a spirit. Noah was simply the most chivalrous person in her mind, but after all, she didn't like being called that, so it was her fault.

Margaret, who finally met Noah but said the wrong thing, could only choose to say goodbye for the time being and come back after she had calmed down.

Anyway, Noah can't escape immediately, right?

Chapter 48: Alliance?

Noah did not keep Margaret. On the one hand, she must have some official business to attend to, and it would not be convenient to keep her here all the time. On the other hand, she felt that she could not suppress her emotions.

She was obviously a person who was very good at controlling her emotions, but in front of Margaret, who hadn't seen her for long, she seemed to lack that control. Just like when Casimir and Margaret reunited, she always had to complain a few words.

I wouldn't be like this in front of other people...

Moreover, Margaret was very excited when she saw herself. Besides being excited... there seemed to be some subtle emotions. Noah did notice this feeling, but she was also a little uneasy at the time, so she didn't delve into it.

Never mind, she understood the reason, she just couldn't calm down in front of Margaret -

No, isn't it normal for me to be restless and feel a little resentful about a child who grew up with me and later became someone else's outstanding child?

Noah immediately found an excuse for himself, and it was a very convincing one.

"It's not my problem. It's that Margaret is too outstanding. So outstanding that it makes me feel unbalanced—" Noah once again convinced herself that there must be a reason for her uneasy mood. This reason was not bad and she liked it very much.

"Noah." At this time, Kuro finally came back from outside. "What did that guy say to you?"

"Just...something about Casimir's current situation?" Noah was a little uncertain. "Anyway, it's thriving, full of vitality and everything is flourishing?"

“…That’s all?”

"Yeah." Noah nodded, "Anything else?"

"...ε=('ο｀*))) Alas."

"... Kuro, do you have a problem with me or Margaret?" Noya thought to herself, "Why are you sighing?" "Margaret has tried very hard. Casimir's condition is much better than I expected."

"If you're willing to say so, then so be it. Anyway... I'll follow you wherever you go." Kuro shook his head, but his tone softened. "As for that girl, if she says the same thing again next time, I'll find a way to get her out."

"...Not really." Noah's face paled. "What a dangerous statement to throw out there."

"If you don't want this to happen, I hope she can say something meaningful next time." Kuro's tone was serious. Before Margaret came here next time, he'd better get Margaret to think of a way to say something serious.

"Gu..."

-

Margaret left the Honorary Saint's Office—that's the name the Kjerag folk had given it. After all, if you asked Noya, she'd be able to handle almost anything. She could handle anyone from the age of ninety-nine to the youngest who could barely walk. Just ask Noya, and she'd solve most problems. Her omnipotence was terrifying, even. While she held no personal obligations as a saint, she wouldn't refuse requests from the kind-hearted villagers.

In just a few days, the Honorary Saint became a well-known girl in the surrounding area.

Didn't Kjerag say he was very xenophobic? But Noya, an outsider, was very popular... Never mind, that was Noya.

No matter what Noah did, it wasn't surprising because that was Noah Kyrielight.

Margaret inexplicably felt a surge of pride, something that even Markowitz, who had accompanied her, found somewhat unsettling. Before coming here, this Radiant Knight had been so capable and handsome, a walking billboard. But after visiting the Honorary Saint's office, he'd come out with a goofy grin. It felt as if the brief moment had made the Radiant Knight idiotic. However, Markowitz wasn't about to offer a blunt warning; he simply inquired.

"Did anything good happen?"

"No, no, ahem." Margaret's mouth corners almost curled up to the sky, "I just found out that my old friend is doing well, so I'm a little happy."