Herbert raised his eyebrows slightly, then sidestepped to block Sofia's view, reaching out to gently play with Fremay's lips.

"Uh... Ah!!?"

Suddenly assaulted, Fremay paused for a moment, then her expression changed drastically as she hurriedly retreated over half a meter.

She covered her mouth with both hands, blushing deeply, glaring at Herbert.

"You, you, you!"

What are you up to again!

Herbert simply shrugged his shoulders in response, not saying anything but making his intentions clear.

Guess what I'm going to do?

He chuckled, turning his head to shout to the other side, "Sofia."

!!!

Sofia trembled, then cautiously poked her head out from behind the tree trunk, awkwardly smiling, "…What are your instructions, my lord?"

"Hehe."

Herbert laughed at her awkward appearance, finding it amusing, deliberately teasing, "Were you satisfied with what you saw earlier?"

Satisfied?

Sofia paused for a moment, then nodded, "Satisfied, satis... uh, no, I didn't see, I really didn't see anything!"

Faced with this situation, Herbert shook his head helplessly, waving his hand, "Alright, don't dwell on it, I have something for you to do."

"Keep an eye on him here, I'm taking Fremay to the seaside to check something out."

Sofia initially wanted to be stubborn, but looking at Herbert's insightful gaze, her voice grew softer, eventually lowering her head honestly.

"I really didn't see, really didn't… cough! Understood!"

"Mm."

Herbert nodded, beckoning to the bashful Fremay, "Aren't you coming over? Shall I go alone? Or do you want me to go with Sofia?"

"...Hmph!"

Fremay's lips moved, glaring at Herbert, then she swiftly grabbed his hand, dragging him toward the seaside.

Alright, let's go, do you think I'm afraid of you!

With the practical experience from last time, coupled with knowledge from the books, this time, I will definitely make you surrender early and without your defenses!

"…"

After Herbert and Fremay left, their figures disappeared into the mist. Sofia slowly raised her head and let out a long breath.

"Whew…"

She had thought her snooping would be punished, but unexpectedly, her master seemed indifferent to it.

Relieved, relieved...

Just now, she didn't even know why, she instinctively wanted to observe closely.

That feeling was quite strange.

It's like she'd been yearning for such a thing for a long time, but never had the chance before.

What exactly have I forgotten?

What kind of life did my past self live?

What Sofia was unaware of was that, as she was contemplating eastward, a clod of soil slowly sank not far behind her.

.

.

At the seaside, Fremay did not rush to the long-missed seawater; instead, she took a deep breath, looking seriously at Herbert.

"Alright, let's begin! I'm ready for this!"

Her expression was solemn, her demeanor stern, as though she was about to face a daunting challenge.

Let's go.

I'm ready!

This time, I will definitely not fail miserably like before.

However, Herbert, who invited her for a private meeting at the seaside, did not enter the main topic but instead asked an unrelated question.

"Did you notice anything?"

Notice?

"Notice… what?"

Fremay blinked, not understanding Herbert's question for a moment, and replied curiously,

"I've noted the teeth issue seriously; I definitely won't repeat it…"

She bared her teeth at Herbert, glancing sideways at him disdainfully.

Who do you think I am?

Unable to even remember such a thing? Need reminding repeatedly?

After speaking, Fremay lowered her head, intending to demonstrate through actions.

Let me show you!

Then, her forehead was gently rested upon.

"Wait a moment, don't rush, no one's competing with you."

Herbert said somewhat helplessly, "Although the teeth issue is important, but that's not what I meant."

Fearing Fremay would misunderstand again and become embarrassed, he quickly explained, "Did you notice anyone watching me?"

Huh?

"You mean Sofia? Didn't you already scare her... wait, there's someone else?"

Fremay couldn't bother being embarrassed anymore, realizing the seriousness, her expression tightened, "Are you sure? I didn't sense any crisis at all."

While they were laughing just now, there was an outsider secretly watching everything.

What kind of presence could escape the senses of two Legendary people?

Legendary? Beyond Legendary?

"About ninety percent sure."

Herbert shook his head, unable to guarantee completely, but confident his perception wasn't wrong, he responded calmly, "The other party didn't show any malice, merely watching silently."

"From the current situation, the intent is unknown."

Fremay furrowed her brows, suddenly feeling a bit nervous, "What should we do next?"

She was about to get up, but the hand that was at her forehead slid to the back of her head.

Huh?

"Figuring that out is a later thing; there's an important matter at hand now."

Herbert gently touched the mermaid's hair, laughing softly as he asked back, "Did I say not to do it?"

"Don't worry, I don't sense that person's gaze now, we're still safe… but it might change soon, are you going to keep delaying?"

Then, Herbert playfully revealed a little secret.

"Moreover, knowing there's a possibility of being watched just makes your heart feel more thrilling."

"Isn't that right?"

Fremay remembered everything from the Endless Maze before, her face flushed as she cast a glance at Herbert.

However, her current glance, because of her flushed face, bore no threat, instead showcasing an astonishing charm.

"…Hmph!"

Moments later, at the seaside.

The breeze lightly swept over the beach, causing the dangling wind chimes to gently ring.

Ring-a-ling-a-ling~

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