"How could I? Oh, right, there is one thing I need to tell you. I just received a mission that requires me to go somewhere very far away. It will probably take some time before I can return," Asta said, remembering.
"Is it going to take a long time?" Rebecca instantly became nervous. Was she really going to be separated from Asta for a long time, just after they had met?
"Yeah, but I'll finish the mission quickly." Asta told her not to worry. Soon, the improved ramen was ready.
"How does it taste?" Rebecca looked at Asta expectantly.
"It tastes great! It's definitely even better than before!" Asta exclaimed in admiration.
"Then would you like another bowl?" Rebecca said happily.
"No thanks, let's save that for when I come back. I have to do some preparatory work now!" Asta declined.
"Brother Asta, are you leaving so soon?" Luca asked in surprise.
"Yeah, there are some other things I need to deal with, so I have to head out," Asta said regretfully.
"Since it's a mission, we won't bother you. Come back and let us treat you to ramen!" Rebecca said, pretending to be carefree.
"Actually, I came here this time to ask if you wanted any specialties from the seaside, since this mission will take me to the coast," Asta said.
"The seaside? I want seashells!" Luca was truly a Little Girl; her eyes lit up as soon as she heard the word "seaside."
"No problem. And what about you, Rebecca?" Asta asked with a smile.
"If you can, could you bring back some coral? I want to use it to decorate my room and the restaurant," Rebecca said, acting shy.
"Of course, no problem. It's a deal!" Asta laughed. He then left the restaurant and looked at the town as it entered its nightlife. He didn't know where to look for Noelle, but he figured the swimsuit shop was a very likely possibility.
"Mister, how do I get to the swimsuit shop?" Asta asked a passerby.
"Ah, aren't you... aren't you a member of the Black Bulls? Thank you so much for that night. You saved our town!" The man looked at Asta with great gratitude and then, to show his thanks, personally led Asta to the swimsuit shop.
"Thanks!" Asta waved his hand and walked inside immediately, but he didn't see Noelle or Vanessa. Had they already gone back?
"Customer, what style of swimsuit are you looking for?" A female clerk greeted him enthusiastically.
"Have two very pretty girls been here? They were both wearing Black Bulls uniforms," Asta asked.
"They just left. You should be able to catch up if you hurry!" the clerk said.
"Thanks a lot!" Asta nodded and immediately summoned his flying orb, flying off towards the Black Bulls.
"Isn't that Asta!" Klaus pointed at Asta in surprise.
"Asta!" Mimosa Vermillion blushed instantly. At the same time, Asta also saw Klaus and the others.
"Yuno, you guys just got back?" Asta flew closer and smiled.
"I heard about your performance in Nean Town. Congratulations on getting stronger, but I won't let you leave me behind!" Although Yuno's face remained cold, those who knew him could easily see that he was very happy.
"Then you've got a lot of catching up to do. If I wasn't in such a rush to catch up with my squad members, I'd show you just how strong I am now!" Asta teased with a laugh.
"Are you talking about Mimosa Vermillion's cousin?" Klaus pushed up his glasses and interjected.
"That's right, that's them!" Asta nodded. It seemed Vanessa and the others were close by.
"What? Asta is chasing after Noelle?" Mimosa Vermillion's pretty face turned pale, as if she had heard something terrifying!
"Then you'll need to speed up. We've been separated for a long time," Klaus said.
"Yeah, see you later. Oh, by the way, Mimosa Vermillion, you're getting cuter and cuter!" Asta said with a smile to Mimosa Vermillion, who didn't look too well.
"Really?" Mimosa Vermillion instantly brightened up, covering her face and looking at Asta shyly.
"Of course! Looking forward to our next collaboration!" Asta said with a smile.
"I didn't expect Asta to still remember the incident at the Magic Palace," Mimosa Vermillion remarked with emotion. For some reason, she had been thinking about their time at the Magic Palace lately. Perhaps it was because that was the first time she had felt the excitement and wonder of an adventure.
The trip to the Magic Palace had not only brought their squad closer together, but it had also yielded friendship, family, and love!
That was why Mimosa Vermillion couldn't forget it.
"After all, it was our first adventure, so the memory is still fresh," Asta sighed.
"By the way, what brings you to Nean Town today?" Klaus asked with concern. After all, through Yuno, he knew quite a lot about Asta. Both of them were alone, without the help of a family, and relying solely on the meager wages provided by The Knights, it was clearly difficult to make ends meet.
What's more, both of them sent money to the church, which only made things worse.
Yuno's situation was a bit better, as the treatment in the Golden Dawn was much better than in the Black Bulls. Plus, he would occasionally subsidize Yuno, so Yuno lived a little better. But Asta was different; he thought that no one in the Black Bulls would subsidize him!
"Nothing much, really. I just saw that Noelle and Vanessa had been out for so long and hadn't come back yet, so I came out to look for them!" Asta smiled.
"That's good. If you have any difficulties, don't hesitate to ask us for help. After all, we're friends!" Klaus said tactfully.
"Yeah, don't worry, I'll definitely come to you, Senior Klaus!" Asta could feel the goodwill coming from Klaus. Clearly, Yuno, like him, had found great companions; both Klaus and Mimosa Vermillion were excellent people.
"Then goodbye, Asta. Next time, if there's a chance, I hope we can go on an adventure together!" Mimosa Vermillion said, gathering her courage.
"There will definitely be a chance!" Asta waved his hand. After saying goodbye, he sped off and quickly caught up with Vanessa and Noelle, who were returning fully loaded. However, their situation was a bit delicate, as there was a naked man chasing after them frantically.
"P-pervert!" Noelle cried out in a shy, girlish panic.
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