In Terra, she is a hunter and a bad woman.

"She doesn't treat anyone who has been to war... no matter what their reasons were."

"But even so, we can't deny her superb skills... Her joining can improve the skills of the doctors in Banshee, which will greatly improve our future."

As she spoke, Lamaren dried herself and slowly walked out of the room.

Outside the room, Maria was looking at the prepared sand table map and thinking.

Only after she saw Lamaren coming to her side did she raise her head slightly.

"finished Wash?"

"Ah."

I have to say that humans are really very adaptable creatures.

In the first few days, she was still fluttering in her heart because of Maria's every move.

Only a few days had passed, and she had actually adapted.

"Are you ready?"

Sitting sideways on the armrest of Maria's sofa, Lamaren, dressed in a veil, was cleaning her gray hair while leaning against Maria, analyzing the current situation with her.

"According to intelligence from the Royal City, we can confirm that the first to arrive will be the coalition forces from the north, west, and northwest. They will arrive in approximately five days. However, due to travel and supply issues, they won't be able to launch an attack immediately. A conservative estimate is that the first exploratory attack will be launched in ten days."

Maria spoke softly, her eyes slowly narrowing.

She had already thoroughly investigated the coalition forces this time; they had dispatched over 500,000 troops, including 8,000 high-speed warships...

It can be said that in this war, the coalition forces had almost no reservations... This surprised Maria a little.

Why on earth could they be so determined to throw their main forces into this battlefield without reservation?

Even if they knew that the war would definitely be won, would they really leave no guarantee for their country?

Or... is there something that is worth them taking such a big gamble?

In contrast, the Sarkaz haven't formed a clear front yet... Even after the Demon King's death, there's still no one who can unite the Sarkaz...

Such harsh conditions are enough to make any commander collapse.

But Maria also discovered a problem in this.

"This offensive trend is unprecedented. Although the coalition forces had previously discussed the idea of ​​attacking the Sarkaz, we have never had such a strong desire..."

"What is driving them to unite now?"

Maria keenly sensed that something was wrong.

But unfortunately, the resources available now are too few to be enough for her to find out everything.

"Perhaps... we can learn something from tomorrow's royal court meeting?"

Faced with Maria's thoughts, Lamaren hesitated for a moment and answered carefully.

Her military talent was not obvious, so when faced with Maria's thoughts, she could not give any answers and could only comfort her in her own way.

"I hope."

Maria shook her head slightly.

She also knew that there was no point in thinking about it now.

Since she had promised Neczrei to lead the Sarkaz to win this war, she would do it.

After rubbing her eyebrows again, Maria slowly stood up and looked at the gentle and lovely girl beside her, nodding silently.

"Then today... let's go to bed first."

"Ah."

Even though they had been living together for a while, Lamaren couldn't help blushing when she heard Maria say that.

The graceful body stood up slightly. Although shy, she did not resist. She just stood steadily beside Maria and moved carefully towards the soft bed beside her.

Although the bed is big enough for four or five people to lie down at the same time, in reality, the two people sleep on the left and right sides of the bed.

The relationship between the two sides is very restrained.

But today...

"Ok?"

Maria turned her head slightly as she looked at the girl who was lying beside her even though she was not asleep yet.

Lamaren also shyly pulled the sheets to cover her shy face, leaving only a pair of blinking eyes looking at Maria.

"Anyway..."

She mumbled.

"Anyway, when we wake up every day, we sleep together."

"Then why not..."

Before the girl could finish her words, a slightly cool touch brushed across her sensitive waist like a water snake, causing her to let out a small cry of surprise.

It took her a while to realize that it was Maria hugging her waist!

The two bodies were pressed together like that, soft and rubbing against each other, and the smooth touch made people's heart palpitate.

this? !

"Didn't you say that?"

Maria felt the girl's rapidly beating heart and was also a little confused.

Didn’t Lamaren herself say that since they were going to sleep anyway, they might as well just lean against each other?

She just followed the girl's wishes...

How does it feel...

Is she still a little unhappy?

"……nothing."

Seeing Maria so calm and composed, the pink of girlishness in Lamaren's heart gradually faded away.

She looked at Maria's calm face and felt a little helpless.

Yes, she has no interest in me at all. Who am I doing this for if I'm so shy?

While thinking, she was too lazy to be shy anymore. Instead, she let out a "hey" sound, raised her little face, and buried herself in the other's arms.

The slender arms gently wrapped around Maria's neck, pressing her softness against Maria's lower abdomen, and she rested her head on the chest that exuded the scent of incense, rubbing it gently.

"Good night……"

"..."

Feeling the warm body in her arms, Maria's eyelashes trembled slightly, but she still maintained a calm tone.

"Good night……"

……

The other side of the world.

In New Yharnam, where the sun never rises.

Xiao Baohan was holding a broom in both hands, trembling as he squeezed his body into a corner, trying his best to avoid being seen.

On the side, the puppet sat with its eyes closed.

She knew that Maria liked the fireplace in the hunter's cabin very much. When she had nothing to do on weekdays, she liked to have a good rest here.

So during this period of time, she specially arranged for someone to sit in Maria's exclusive seat and also built a secondary chair.

She knew Maria's character well. Although she had mentioned more than once that she was just a puppet that never got tired, but... whenever she had the chance, Maria would treat her as a human being.

In her imagination, the next time Maria came back to rest, she would appear with snacks, and Maria would definitely invite her to sit with them. She would be a little reserved and then take the second seat that should belong to the hostess.

Over time, this will become your own exclusive seat.

but……

Opening his eyes silently, feeling Maria's current state, the doll couldn't help but pursed his lips.

Logically speaking, as Maria's retainer and follower, it is a good thing for his master to have a lover he can trust.

but……

Why can't she be happy?

Taking a deep breath, the puppet was silent for a moment before finally suppressing his desire to get angry and looked to the side silently.

"Woo..."

Seeing the doll looking at him, Xiao Baohan was so scared that he almost cried.

No, sister, don’t look at me.

I’m afraid…

But fortunately, the doll didn't look at Xiao Baohan to find a punching bag. She nodded slightly and let out a breath.

"Go and warn the others in Yharnam to be prepared."

"Ok?"

The puppet raised its head slightly.

Although she was a little jealous of Ramalen's existence, but... it was just a small matter after all.

The real big thing is something else.

"The Hunters will call us..."

"Go tell them."

"There is a trial that they need to overcome..."

277

Chapter 277 You are almost wearing out my patience.

The royal court meeting is about to begin.

Although the Demon Lord Iresh is now dead, the war against the Sarkaz continues.

The coalition forces came with great momentum, and seemed ready to annihilate all the Sarkaz in this world.

Even without considering Kazdel, the other Sarkaz must unite for their own safety.

As the royal court representing the highest power under the Demon King in Sakaz, it naturally needs to raise the banner at this time.

The meeting place was the former Demon King's consulate.

Those responsible for the protection include Tracys, who currently holds the highest reputation in Kazdel.

Beside him, the girl in white as a flower was also quietly accompanying him.

When Maria and Ramalen arrived at the conference entrance in a carriage, they could still see guards of other races standing guard around.

"Welcome both of you."

Theresa, as the receptionist, greeted Ramalen first after she appeared.

But at the same time, his eyes couldn't help but glance at Maria beside him.

She didn't know if it was her illusion, but the two of them had only been separated for a few days, and Maria looked... even more beautiful.

Especially when she was with Ramalen, her already cold appearance was in stark contrast, making her seem particularly attractive.

Maria did not ignore the girl's look and nodded slightly as a greeting.

Theresa's smile brightened.

"Um……"

Lamaren noticed the two people's subtle movements and her body stiffened for a moment. Then, after taking a closer look at the girl in front of her, she took a step forward calmly, hooked her hand with Maria's, and walked towards the meeting room.

The movements are a bit strange.

During the journey, Ramalen said nothing and had a subtle expression.