The only point of intersection was probably that time at the shop when this girl bought two servings of red bean cream flavored fried potato balls.
Seems she really liked that snack.
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[Ais Wallenstein (Sword Princess)]
[synchronization value (0%)]
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"Last time was life-threatening. This time, it seems I'll have to train diligently step by step."
"I hope to gain something from it."
Ritsuka didn't hold the Sword Princess's strength in particularly high regard. After all, she was only a lv5 Adventurer. She had even sent the lv7 Ottar flying.
What she could look forward to was probably swordsmanship, or other aspects, like magic from this world which had a different system compared to her original world.
Those wide-area annihilation magics might not be inferior in power to Anti-Fortress Noble Phantasms.
"Time to change clothes, it's almost time."
Ritsuka glanced outside which was gradually becoming livelier, then muttered to herself as she got up. Wearing pajamas, she walked to the wardrobe.
Opening the wardrobe, rows of clothing appeared before her eyes.
This room was the one Riveria had brought her to, so the clothes inside were probably also prepared by Riveria's arrangement. Truly worthy of being called 'Mother'. Just this level of attentiveness deserved the title.
Rummaging through them a few times, Ritsuka made a simple selection, choosing an outfit based on her own fashion sense.
She didn't like overly revealing clothes, couldn't accept skirts with hems that were too short, and found overly masculine attire tight and uncomfortable...
"Hmm, this one then."
A heart-patterned T-shirt, a black and white jacket on the outside (with a panda hood), the casual trousers she brought herself, and a pair of sneakers.
The combination was somewhat unconventional compared to Orario's typical fashion, but Ritsuka felt very comfortable. She finalized the outfit plan and incidentally took out a panda plushie from the crystal dice.
Holding the plushie, adding some cute elements to herself, she finally gathered her loose hair and fixed it into a side ponytail with an emerald green hair accessory.
(Specific appearance can be roughly referenced against the cover illustration.)
Facing the mirror, Ritsuka used her index fingers to prop up the corners of her mouth, forcing a smile.
Then it quickly fell.
"Sakura..."
*Knock knock*
Just as Ritsuka was about to sink into the past, a knocking sound suddenly rang out, pulling her out of the world of memories.
She patted her cheeks, then walked over and opened the door.
"Hello."
Looking at the quiet girl standing at the doorway, Ritsuka tentatively greeted her.
The girl with golden hair reaching her hips opened a pair of gilded eyes. Her exquisite features were like those of a legendary perfect doll, flawless.
More beautiful than a goddess.
A white dress, complemented by silver armor at the joints. The form-fitting clothes outlined her curvaceous figure. Her slender legs were clad in stockings, and she wore blue leather boots on her feet.
If judged solely by that natural, imposing aura, the girl gave the impression of a highly skilled knight. But combined with the girl's perfect features and cool expression, the knight transformed completely into a princess untouched by worldly affairs.
Turning slightly, her back exposed to the air looked a little'suggestive', though the girl herself didn't seem aware of it.
"Riveria asked me to call you... for dinner."
So she was the messenger. Ritsuka nodded gently.
Afterwards, she followed behind Ais, descending from the second floor of the first-class Adventurer residential area, heading towards the winding, spacious main hall.
The appearance of Ais attracted the attention of many people, and everyone greeted her with smiles.
They were also quite curious about Ritsuka, who was beside Ais.
Perhaps because they understood Ais's personality, no one minded that she didn't respond; after all, this natural airhead rarely noticed such things, and there were very few things she actually cared about.
For example, the requests of Loki and Riveria.
In the depths of the hall, Ritsuka saw Riveria, and Ais walked directly toward her.
Noticing their arrival, Riveria showed a gentle smile, "You've arrived. Go sit over there; Loki still needs a while before she gets here."
"The clothes in the room were prepared by you, right, Riveria? Thank you very much, that was a huge help."
Ritsuka bowed to Riveria.
In response, Riveria stopped what she was doing and examined Ritsuka with great interest, looking at the girl who looked quite exquisite with just a little bit of grooming.
"How did Loki manage to drag you in? Tell me about it."
After the invitation had been declined, Riveria had guessed that Ritsuka was someone with a story.
She had once protected something, and perhaps after failing or succeeding, she no longer had any reason to strive to become stronger; such people are very difficult to recruit.
Riveria was very curious about Loki's methods.
"Eh, do you really want to know? Actually, it was Mapo Tofu..."
"Stop!"
Riveria's face turned slightly pale in an instant.