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Of course, that's not the right way to put it.
After all, there are almost no people in this twilight street who would be willing to work at a 'sanatorium', so Aponia is practically the only staff member at this sanatorium.
In addition to caring for patients, they also have to worry about the operation of the nursing home.
Her departure also meant that the nursing home lost all its caregivers—but that didn't matter, as Jiang Qiao had already notified MEI.
The residents of this nursing home will then relocate according to their own wishes.
The Firemoth has recently started a similar institution, but its main purpose is to house those who have become homeless due to the Honkai.
Whether you cram in a little or two, it's still craming in, and he believes MEI won't mind the extra workload and expenses.
Aponia had no objection to following 'Alicia' and joining the organization called 'Fire Moth'.
After all, if her power could truly help in this cause of 'salvation,' the nun, who had always been dedicated to changing the fate of others, would be quite willing.
—Especially since this invitation came from 'Alicia'.
It might be a little embarrassing to say, but even if Jiang Qiao hadn't invited her, Aponia would have wanted to follow in Alicia's footsteps and become her 'companion'.
Time and again, it illuminated her heart. In Aponia's mind, 'Alicia' had become a beacon that inspired her to keep striving.
If I had to put it in a way, it would probably be like the relationship between a believer and her faith.
...
Gently touching her chest, feeling the past that seemed to have no origin, Aponia looked with a smile at the 'young man' in front of her who was enthusiastically discussing amusing anecdotes 'full of girlish style'.
As Alicia's best friend, she had heard most of what was said during this long period of time.
Only her experiences in the new era outside, and her story with one of the 'bad guys,' made Aponia feel novel.
Although he seemed so indignant, he had absolutely no idea what the name of that 'bad guy' was—well, maybe it was this 'Jiang Qiao'?
The overweight woman, unaware that her underwear had been pulled up, was distressed.
—Although I really wanted to 'slander' the wicked Jiang Qiao and get revenge on that bad guy.
But in order to carry out her 'Grand Plan 3.0 to Get Back at Jiang Qiao,' she, who is now playing the role of 'Jiang Qiao,' can't possibly slander Jiang Qiao, can she? Wouldn't that be slandering herself?
So—slandering 'Alicia'?
For example: "That bad Alicia is so bad!"
Something like that.
—Of course not!
I am Alicia! How could I be so foolish as to 'slander' myself!
The fat lady, who was in trouble, could only use "bad guy" as a euphemism for the bad Jiang Qiao.
However, the progress on the adhesive tape is going very smoothly.
Although I was caught off guard by Aponia's strange reaction, as long as I reacted in time and adjusted my countermeasures, even a beautiful nun with a celibate personality would still obediently fall into my hands, right?
Looking at the smiling 'Aponia', Alicia felt a surge of pride—if there were such a thing as a favorability rating, the fat lady felt that Aponia's favorability towards her had definitely skyrocketed after their conversation.
This is me, this is Super Ellie's social speed!
Of course—this face definitely deserves some credit too. Occasionally, as she lightly touched her handsome face, the one called "Jiang Qiao," Alicia felt a secret thrill.
You naughty Jiang Qiao, you like to trick me, don't you? I'll just use your handsome face to flirt with a super awesome older sister!
She had already taken many intimate photos with Aponia in the chat group, just waiting to clear Paradise and wait for Bad Jiang Qiao to suffer a setback before jumping out and throwing these photos in Bad Jiang Qiao's face, making that bastard envious and jealous!
Just as the chubby lady was about to continue chatting with the busty nun in front of her, pressing her advantage to further enhance her favorability—a sweet nasal voice rang in her ear: "Hmm~"
...This feels so familiar.
When Alicia heard that familiar tone and nasal voice, she was first confused, and then subconsciously glanced at herself... Could it be that she was still using her own body... No, this is Jiang Qiao's body.
And they didn't say anything themselves!
The bewildered fat lady looked in the direction of the sound and was initially delighted to see Eden, the super-famous rich woman she had just started trying to woo before running away. But before she could be happy for long, she saw another figure standing next to Eden.
With her pink hair, pointed ears, and dashing attire, she was like a fairy straight out of a book, a beautiful young woman as radiant as a flower...
—Bad Jiang Qiao!
Upon seeing who it was, Alicia's mood instantly plummeted from joy, turning into a dramatic weather forecast.
Before she could think about anything further or do anything, 'Bad Jiang Qiao', who was also Paradise Ellie, greeted her with her usual smiling face:
Hello~ I'm Alicia?
Her sweet voice and lifelike expressions directly triggered Alicia's PTSD.
However, in the first second she was stunned, and in the second second... the fat lady almost bit her teeth to pieces.
Good, good, you did a great job! You naughty Jiang Qiao!
So you started acting right in front of me, huh?
Alice, who was originally worried that the appearance of the wicked Jiang Qiao would ruin her revenge plan, immediately entered "Angry Alice Mode".
You wicked Jiang Qiao, you're pretending not to know me this time, aren't you!
Demons can be killed, but not humiliated!
Some of the chubby ladies with red cheeks immediately had the urge to explode at this bad guy in front of them, but when that thought became a reality—'Jiang Qiao' revealed an extremely forced smile, as if she had squeezed it out.
To get revenge on this bastard's grand plan, I, Ellie, will endure it!
While the persona "Jiang Qiao" on the surface was putting on a brave face, the fat lady, who appeared in the form of the "inner personality Ai Li," was clenching her fists tightly inside the suit—you bad Jiang Qiao, just you wait!
Hello, I'm Jiang Qiao.
"Oh~"
Upon hearing this, Paradise Ellie narrowed her eyes and then revealed a playful expression—which, in Ellie's eyes, instantly raised the fat lady's anger towards 'Bad Jiang Qiao' to another level. She was certain that Bad Jiang Qiao was laughing wildly—and plotting some wicked scheme.
But—damn it, I, Ai Li, will absolutely not lose to you!
Pretending not to know me, huh? Pretending to be 'Alicia,' huh? Hmph, as long as you don't flip the table, I'll play this game, Alicia!
Jiang Qiao must have just entered Paradise, so he probably hasn't spent much time with the beautiful girls there and they're all starting from the same point.
Even though I lost to this bastard in terms of 'playing as Alicia' and combat strength, when it comes to 'Paradise of the Past', a 'romance game'... at least when it comes to winning over girls, I will absolutely not lose to you, you scoundrel!
Noticing that stubborn look in her eyes, Paradise Airi remained outwardly calm, but a slight smile subtly curved her lips.
In essence, the person before me who calls herself 'Jiang Qiao' is undoubtedly my true self, but this familiarity, so much so that it makes me a little embarrassed... could it be that this true self...
Oh dear, it seems I've discovered something incredible.
Having had contact with Eden before arriving and learned some information about the 'true form' before her, the fairy of paradise, while making a bold conjecture, was also somewhat glad that she agreed to Eden's request—to play with this child.
Actually, Alicia didn't have much hope for this. After all, she was so intelligent, and her true form must be just as clever. If she appeared in front of her, wouldn't the 'game' Eden mentioned end in a second?
If that's the case, it's better to deliberately hide and observe from the shadows.
Unfortunately, she had already met the other two visitors and even revealed some information to them. She knew that she would be exposed once they met, so she might as well make contact with them in advance and find out more about her true self.
Unexpectedly, everything went smoothly.
Alicia was certain that the real person had recognized her, but she still pretended not to know her.
And then there was that surging anger in his eyes—though he tried to hide it, in this paradise he could probably only fool little Gretsch and Phyllis... no, he could probably only fool Phyllis.
...Jiang Qiao.
Some of the names are unfamiliar.
Ellie, trying to find relevant information in her memories, attempted to project her own personality onto the body before her...
Oh dear, could it be... that the original body mistook me for someone else?
Although she didn't know much about the fat lady's past, Paradise Ellie, who knew her own personality well, managed to piece together some fragments of information from the few words Eden revealed and the emotions that she couldn't hide in her own eyes.
This made her even more curious about the true nature of her original self.
Treat yourself as someone else...
hmm~
Paradise Airi, who originally thought she wouldn't be able to play this game, suddenly felt...
This version of myself right now—maybe it'll be quite interesting?
Ps:
—Annual Fire-Chasing Sand Sculpture News
Qianjie's pancakes were too spicy, so Pado sneaked into another pancake shop in the middle of the night to steal some. When the shop owner checked the security footage, he found the cat, Pado, awkwardly dancing outside. The owner said, "She crawled in like a snake! And her companion was still awkwardly dancing at the door!"
7. Eden found a woman's ambiguous photos on Alicia's phone. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was a picture of himself drunk, being coaxed by Alicia to change into... that kind of clothes.
8. Qianjie, obsessed with spicy food, stole a bottle of Lao Gan Ma chili sauce and three chili peppers from his neighbor Kevin in order to make spicy pancakes, and was detained.
9. Qianjie got into a dispute with a customer over the taste of a pancake and broke the customer's leg. Ying celebrated with fireworks: He used to just kill people directly.
10. Kevin got into a fight with Qianjie over whether to eat noodles or pancakes for team building, and both of them were detained.
Chapter 156 Ellie, I will never admit defeat!