[Rosaline has found a Memory Fragment.]
[Her memory is gradually being restored, and her soul is returning!]
[Favorability +20!]
[All Attributes +20!]
[Three Memory Fragments remain. Once all are collected, your Adventurer, Rosaline, will gain a new trait!]
'Three left, huh?'
Su Xuan mused after reading the notification.
Coincidentally, he had just received another Memory Fragment from turning in the commission.
That meant there were only two left to find.
The fact that each Memory Fragment increased All Attributes by 20 points was a nice bonus. Gaining a total of 80 points to All Attributes for free was a pleasant surprise.
After Rosaline absorbed the Soul Fragment, it vanished without a trace.
In its place, a layer of azure light began to cover Rosaline's once-bare skeleton, slowly enveloping the Crystal Skeleton frame in the form of her former appearance.
Despite this, she still retained her Undead form, now with an added translucent outer layer.
To put it simply, it was like a translucent Ghost was wrapped around her skeleton. It was still strange, but at least you could see what she looked like now.
And then...
"Natasha…"
As the light voice escaped Rosaline's lips, she regained not only some of her memories but also the ability to speak.
"Rosaline!?" Natasha sounded thrilled to hear Rosaline's voice.
"I never thought I'd see you again. This is all so incredible."
Rosaline said with a smile, her gentle gaze then turning to Su Xuan.
The only reason she was able to return to this world was thanks to Su Xuan's help.
This Guild President from the Otherworld had felt her call, which had led to this very moment.
"This is all thanks to your help, Mr. President~"
Rosaline knelt on one knee before Su Xuan to express her gratitude.
"Please, get up."
Su Xuan quickly helped Rosaline to her feet.
However, when he touched Rosaline's spiritual skin, he noticed the sensation was strange.
It wasn't like flesh, nor did it have the texture of plastic. It felt more like touching pure water, but the kind you couldn't poke through...
'What a strange feeling!'
"Natasha."
After standing up, Rosaline turned to Natasha and said, "I am a member of the Guild now, so I can no longer help you guard Sunset City."
"It's alright."
Natasha shook her head with a smile. "Roxia has successfully become an Oath Knight. I believe she can take up your mission."
"Roxia?"
A hint of tenderness flickered in Rosaline's eyes when she heard Roxia's name. She smiled and said, "I remember Roxia was just a little girl of seven or eight when I left. I can't believe she has now inherited the title of Oath Knight. She truly is an outstanding child."
"Yes, she works very hard and has always seen you as the one to surpass. I am confident she can bear the great responsibility of protecting the Yerman Clan and Sunset City."
...
The two, reunited after a long separation, chatted happily.
However, Rosaline's memory hadn't fully recovered, so her speech was halting, as if she had a bad connection.
From their conversation, Su Xuan also learned Natasha's identity.
It turned out Natasha was a descendant of the Guardian Clan that had protected the White Rose Flower for generations.
Although centuries of change had passed, the Guardian Clan's title was now merely a name, with the Oath Knights having taken over the duty of protecting the White Rose Flower.
But Natasha was still the person closest to the White Rose Flower. Su Xuan also understood that since the White Rose Flower was Sunset City's Guardian God, and Natasha looked identical to the soul within the White Rose Flower, she was bound to play an important role in the mission.
'I'll just have to explore slowly to see how the plot unfolds.'
Of course, Natasha herself knew nothing about the matter of the White Rose.
"Natasha, once I find all the Memory Fragments, I'll come back often to see… see you…" After finishing the sentence in fits and starts, Rosaline fell silent.
This was likely because she had only recovered a quarter of her Memory Fragments, causing her "signal" to frequently short-circuit.
Seeing Rosaline's reaction, Natasha couldn't help but laugh.
She never imagined that the once-glorious Rosaline would end up like this.
When Rosaline went completely still, Natasha said to Su Xuan, "Well then, I'll have to ask you to take good care of Rosaline, Mr. Su Xuan~"
"I will." Su Xuan nodded in agreement.
"Mr. Su Xuan, you truly are a trustworthy man. I hope we can have more... in-depth exchanges in the future," Natasha said with a smile.
"You have my word," Su Xuan replied.
After their conversation ended, Natasha left with a sway in her step.
Su Xuan let out a sigh of relief. The commission was finally completed smoothly. Now it was time to return to the Guild.
Before leaving, Su Xuan glanced at Rosaline standing beside him. Her eyes revealed a sense of confusion and bewilderment. Although she had recovered some of her memories, she still seemed a bit dazed. It looked like she would need all four Memory Fragments to fully recover.
"Let's go back."
...
「Late at night.」
Roxia sat in her study, tightly clutching a yellowed letter.
This letter was from her aunt, Rosaline. It contained only a few words of longing—not just from Rosaline to her, but also expressing the sentiments of her father and mother.
Beyond that, the letter also revealed the purpose of their sea voyage.
They were searching for a medicine to treat her mother's illness.
As for the specific illness her mother had, the letter didn't specify, only mentioning that it was some kind of hereditary disease.
"Father… Mother…"
She murmured under her breath, a faint fire flickering in her azure eyes.
In the silence, a middle-aged Knight entered her study and said softly, "We've caught him."
"I know."
Roxia nodded, stood up, and picked up the sword resting by her desk.
Her gaze turned firm and cold as she said icily, "Let's go. This time, we're getting to the bottom of what really happened in that shipwreck!"
...
「In the blink of an eye, Su Xuan returned to his Guild.」
The first thing he did upon returning to the Guild was turn in the mission.
[Congratulations on completing the mission!]
[+10 Silver Coins, +1000 EXP]
[+1 Memory Fragment]
[You have earned one free trait reroll.]
"Ivsha, this is for you."
Su Xuan handed 4 Silver Coins to Ivsha.
"Thank you, Mr. Su Xuan~"
Ivsha accepted the money pouch, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude toward Su Xuan.
"You've earned it."
Su Xuan said with a smile, then looked over at Rosaline.
He was about to have Rosaline absorb the new Memory Fragment but was notified that her soul was not yet stable and that he should try again in 12 hours.
He had no choice but to give up for now. There was no need to rush, though. After he got some sleep, he could have Rosaline absorb it.
"Well then, Mr. Su Xuan~ I'll head back to the church~ Don't forget you promised to go to church with me tomorrow~"
"Right. See you tomorrow."
Ivsha smiled and stepped into the Teleportation Array. A white light flashed, and in an instant, she was back in her church.
However, the moment she stepped into the church, a stout, elderly Nun suddenly called out to her.
"Ivsha."
"Sister Kelly? Is something wrong?"
Ivsha turned around in confusion and saw the old Nun holding out a Cross Pendant to her.
"Ivsha, tomorrow all the Nuns must undergo a baptism of Holy Light in the church. Although you've lived in the church for nearly twenty years and are long immune to the effects of Holy Light on Demons, you should still wear this, just to be safe. The town has been restless lately…"