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Around that time, Yliss also catched up, unsurprisingly. She simply stood nearby and looked around.

"..."

"Right to the point, yeah..."
"I'm aware I'm a horrible being. That's the kind of person I am. That's how I grew up. That's how my life in Japan, my life before I died and have reincarnated into this world, treated me, and that's how life in Generia has been so far, too."
"And I can't blame you for perceiving me that way."
"However, this is a reputation I earned by facing the things I hate and spewing it all out. I'm not someone who holds back... nor wants to hold back."
"Because no one I ever dared to trust, not my parents, not my classmates, not those I foolishly called friends, ever held back when they wanted to talk shit behind my back."
"..."
"Being part of this group... It might be my last chance at redemption... My last chance seeing the life everyone else seems to perceive."
"One where happiness can be enjoyed without worry."
"I will stumble a lot, because everything that's natural for you is alien to me."
"..."
"I'm sorry for wasting your time right now. I just want you to know that talking shit behind my back... It's something that makes me furious. Because it will always remind me that the smiles on these people I trusted in my past life were just part of their mask when I was nearby. So, I only ask you to not do that. That is all."

Without waiting for a response, Yliss began moving, passing by Jarvis. However, she stops for a second while passing by.

"Didn't want to diss your Wiggler mask when I said that just now, by the way. I accept it as part of your religious getup."

Then, she left, moving towards the tavern.

"Thank you for understanding it, 42-1."

She nods her head in response to his bow and waits until both are leaving.

"Oh, that's not what I meant with me being sorry. Well, obviously, I'm also sorry for not being entirely honest earlier, but..."

Yliss takes a sip while looking at Jarvis.

"..."

Her lips now part with the cup.

"In my personal opinion, we should first gather everyone so we can check each other's equipment so we can determine whose weapons are in a bad shape, then check our group's funds and buy the most urgent demands on the spot. If Milly's traveling with us, we can still decide on less urgent purchases later on."

After her suggestion, she takes another sip and looks to Milly.

"... I guess I'm easy to read, huh? But... It's less that I want to prove him wrong and more... that I want to prove myself wrong. I've signed Serena's contract earlier, I am now officially part of this all... And that made me think... Maybe I should give my best to be less of an annoyance to everyone. The rest of the group really tries to pull their weight in some way. I... really should try to become a better me."
"But I guess that trying to lead off with that fake smile and playing Jarvis down shows I still have much to learn."

"Nice to meet you too, Miss Pendleton."

She looks to Jarvis afterwards.

" 'You know what to not do'...?"

A sentence Jarvis will soon learn to regret, indeed.

"Oh! Jarvis, you old jester! That silly side of me belongs to the past, hehehe."
"... Well, you mentioned a game, so maybe you talked about me in relation to Clash of Legends... In that case, I reluctantly admit that's true..."
"But if anything, that last fight should have proven that it will not be a burden to my performance. We're a team, we gotta stick together!"

She turns back to Milly and offers her hand.

"Speaking of, if you travel along with us, welcome to the team. Even if it's just temporarily, it's always good to see a new face in our merry band."

"I've seen worse injuries on lesser men, you'll survive, Burhardt. We have some healers around here, so don't complain too much or the lack of breathing might make you pass out, dowahahaha!"
"Anyway, I'm getting paid to protect Her Highness. I like an easy job, but I like to actually earn the money even more, can't get outperformed now!"

Motivated, Tanec advances and lets another arrow soar through the air, skillfully passing Eydis to - hopefully - hit the enemy.

F10, attack Soldier 3

Scared by her divine (or, probably, demonic) luck, Yliss decides to actually take a walk through town, seeing if anything of interest happens somewhere.