At this moment, the Abyssal Power affecting Barbara had been completely cleared, and the two sisters could finally sit down and talk things over calmly.
"Sister, I'm sorry!!!"
"Barbara, I'm sorry!!!"
Apologies rang out from both of their mouths simultaneously, causing everyone present to freeze in surprise.
Arkz clapped his hands and laughed: "Hahaha, you two truly are sisters, showing such great chemistry."
His laughter swept away the faint melancholy between the sisters, making even the sorrow in their hearts seem diluted by the sound.
Barbara secretly glanced at Arkz, who was still laughing heartily, covered her mouth, and chuckled softly, her eyes curving into crescents.
Seeing Barbara's adorable expression, Acting Grand Master Jean also relaxed her tense emotions. She had been worried that Barbara would grow to dislike Arkz because of his rough handling earlier; thankfully, that wasn't the case.
She truly was her good sister, Barbara—understanding and empathetic.
Rosaria, sitting next to Arkz, gave him an exasperated eye-roll and elbowed Arkz, who was laughing like a pig squealing, finally stopping his laughter.
Acting Grand Master Jean took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and looked directly into Barbara's eyes, saying: "Barbara, it's because I've been too busy that I've neglected to care for and look after you!
"I apologize, Barbara."
Barbara smiled and shook her head: "Among family, there's no need to say sorry. Sister, I've already received your feelings."
Looking at Acting Grand Master Jean, who resembled a child who had done something wrong, Barbara tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then opened her arms to embrace Jean.
Feeling Barbara's gentle hug, Acting Grand Master Jean understood her feelings at that moment.
Acting Grand Master Jean gently raised her hand and carefully embraced Barbara, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world.
The sisters held each other tightly, and the barrier between them vanished, their two hearts now tightly connected.
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...
The two sisters walked towards the crowd arm-in-arm, their faces beaming with bright smiles, as radiant as the sunshine that day.
"I'm sorry for causing trouble for everyone."
Everyone laughed in response: "It's nothing, it's nothing."
"It's all those hateful Abyss Monsters!"
"It's good that you're okay, Barbara."
"..."
Everyone warmly welcomed the normal Barbara back. Only one person in the crowd seemed a little downcast, and that was Fischl.
"What's wrong? Why does our prinzessin der verurteilung look so dejected?"
Arkz smiled and took a drink from his backpack, handing it to Fischl.
"Here! A drink I made myself, I guarantee it's delicious."
"It's you.", Fischl took the drink, took a big gulp, and then let out a long sigh.
"Sigh—sigh!"
"I'm happy that Barbara is back to normal, but..."
Arkz raised an eyebrow: "Oh~, I get it~~"
"The Barbara corrupted by the Abyssal Power could get along with you, could understand your chuunibyou speeches without Oz's translation, so you had a very good relationship with the blackened Barbara."
"You didn't want her to go back, right?"
Fischl shouted: "That's not it!!!"
"Whether it's the normal Barbara or the blackened Barbara, they are both Barbara, both my friends!"
"Although I really liked the Barbara who could understand me, this current Barbara is also my friend."
"Among friends, there is no distinction between high and low status."
"No matter which Barbara it is, I like her super much!!!"
Arkz looked at someone behind Fischl and smirked, asking:
"Oh~, really?"
Fischl put her hands on her hips: "Of course, it's true!"
Barbara, standing behind Fischl, curled her lips and asked:
"Oh~, does Fischl really like Barbara?"
Saying such straightforward and clingy things was quite a challenge for the somewhat tsundere Fischl. Fortunately, there was no one else here, only Arkz, her 'arch-nemesis.'
But even so, she couldn't help but blush slightly. Fischl impatiently repeated: "It's true, it's true, it's true!"
"How many times do you want me to repeat it before you're satisfied?"
Wait—!
Fischl noticed something was wrong!
The corner of Arkz's mouth was curved up, looking like he was enjoying a good show. Most importantly, his lips were tightly closed; the voice from the last sentence didn't sound like it came from Arkz, but rather from behind her...
Fischl: "..."
Creak, creak.
Fischl mechanically twisted her neck and stiffly turned around to look behind her.
Fischl's heart kept praying: "Not Barbara, please don't be Barbara! May the Anemo Archon bless me!!!"
However, when she saw the face of the person behind her, she instantly fell silent.
A lovely smile bloomed on Barbara's face again. This time, even her eyes were full of mirth. The happiness and joy in Barbara's heart at this moment were absolutely genuine.
"Hi! Fischl, are you alright?"
"Hearing you say that just now truly moved me so much!"
As she spoke, Barbara playfully winked at Arkz behind Fischl, fully displaying the liveliness and cuteness of a vibrant young Damselette.
Arkz couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "The little devil version of Barbara is also very cute."
"Ba... Ba... Barbara, why are you here!!!"
Fischl's face instantly turned bright red, her complexion so flushed that steam seemed to be rising from her head.
The thought that Barbara herself had heard all her previous words made Fischl feel like her face was burning hot. She wished Oz could just whisk her away and leave this place that was embarrassing the prinzessin der verurteilung as quickly as possible.
Seeing such a shy Fischl, Barbara smiled secretly. She had brought her sister over here earlier, anticipating this very situation.
But teasing her a little was enough; continuing further would be impolite.
Barbara immediately reached out and gently stroked Fischl's golden hair, comforting her softly: "Fischl, Fischl, I like you very much too."
"So don't be shy. I am proud to have a good friend like you."
"prinzessin der verurteilung, as long as you need it, the Queen of All Waters, Barbara, is at your command. The Fi-Ba combination is invincible under heaven!"
"Clang!" Hearing this familiar phrase, Fischl's eyes immediately lit up. Her attention diverted, she forgot her shyness and exclaimed excitedly:
"You still remember! Barbara, you still remember!"
"I knew it!!!"
"You are all Barbara! How could I possibly forget!"
Barbara nodded, quietly listening to Fischl pour out her excitement. She appeared completely normal.
However, Arkz still keenly noticed that Barbara's earlobes were pinkish, looking very cute.
It was clear that for Barbara, who had already cast off the influence of the Abyssal Power, saying those 'chuunibyou quotes' was still quite embarrassing. But for the sake of her good friend Fischl, Barbara had overcome her shame.
Barbara! My Superman!
Barbara! Go for it!
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