As for this fifth one—the Miss Firefly whom he had just encountered—her strength could truly be described as unfathomable.
Though it might sound absurd, our Mr. Aventurine could genuinely sense that this girl's power... was likely even greater than their boss 'Diamond'.
"Clockie, oh Clockie... why would a mere portion of your legacy attract so many powerhouses..."
After leaving the old Oti Shopping Center, Firefly glanced once more at the twenty thousand credit points left in her pocket and finally couldn't help but sigh.
As the saying goes, a single coin can stump even a hero. Our Miss Firefly now truly understood the meaning of those words.
"That person just now was probably from the Interastral Peace Corporation, right?"
She carefully tucked away the few remaining credit points. Recalling the man named Aventurine, judging from his attire, he was undoubtedly from the company—and likely a high-ranking one at that.
Because for ordinary company employees, they were required to wear uniforms on a daily basis. Only those in high positions could get by with just wearing a senior badge.
"Aventurine... the Aventurine from the Strategic Investment Department?"
Recalling the information she knew about the company, Firefly quickly locked onto the details related to Aventurine's identity.
Aventurine, one of the 'Ten Stonehearts', affiliated with the Interastral Peace Corporation's 'Strategic Investment Department'. He could be said to be a high-ranking executive who had risen meteorically in recent years. As for any more detailed information, there were no further records in the Stellaron Hunters' think tank.
After briefly recalling the information, our Miss Firefly shook her head, simply deciding not to think too much about it anymore. As for why the other party had approached her out of the blue, the girl indicated that it wasn't important.
There was no other reason—right now, Firefly already possessed the power of an Emanator of Causality. In terms of strength alone, aside from high-tier existences like Aeons, there were hardly a few people left in the universe who could be her opponents.
As for whatever purpose that company executive named Aventurine had, in the face of absolute power, it was ultimately nothing more than a fleeting moment.
"Should I... send Yun Fan a message?"
Taking out her phone from her jacket pocket, the girl looked at the contact named 'Yun Fan' in her address book, a trace of hesitation flashing through her heart.
She had originally wanted to buy Yun Fan some meeting gifts, but alas, her purse was empty—she couldn't afford to buy anything at all.
"What kind of gift should I prepare for Yun Fan? It's so hard to decide... I should have found a way to prepare some credit points earlier..."
With one hand gently placed over her chest, a look of regret appeared on the girl's face, as if she were blaming herself for not preparing some legitimate credit points in advance.
Just as Firefly was caught between hesitation and regret, a teasing voice suddenly rang out from behind the girl. Immediately after, a warm palm gently rested on her fragrant shoulder.
"Gifts, huh... Let me think. How about Firefly just offering yourself to me as a gift?"
"Yun Fan?!"
Feeling the familiar warmth on her shoulder, our little girlfriend's expression changed instantly, a surge of joy rushing to her heart.
She excitedly turned around, gently grasping Yun Fan's hand, then slightly leaned her body toward the boy.
"Yun Fan, h-how did you find me?"
That's right—the newcomer was none other than Yun Fan. The moment Firefly had entered the dream and arrived in Penacony's dream world, he had already sensed her presence.
Moreover, because of the Sparkle situation, Little March was currently giving him a round of criticism and education. So he had simply left an illusion at the Daydream Hotel, while this energy clone left on Penacony had arrived ahead of time at the golden hour.
"Little dummy~"
Yun Fan smiled and reached out a finger, gently brushing it across the tip of Firefly's delicate nose, causing the latter to blush shyly.
"You've already become an Emanator of Causality, and as the ruler of the Path, how could I possibly not sense the location of my own dependent?"
"Wu... D-don't tease me!"
Facing Yun Fan's teasing, Firefly put her hands on her hips, puffing out her cheeks in anger like an adorable little pufferfish.
Seeing this scene, Yun Fan grew even more interested. He reached out, gently poked Firefly's cheek, then pinched it... and after that...
"I-I'm going to fight you!"
After a bout of playful chaos, the two finally stopped their horseplay. Lightly patting her panting chest, Firefly gazed at the handsome boy before her, and a gentle expression suddenly appeared on her face.
The girl gently took Yun Fan's hands and spoke with a smile.
"Thank you, Yun Fan. If it weren't for you, right now I—"
Before the girl could finish her words of gratitude, a finger gently pressed against her vermilion lips. Yun Fan stroked Firefly's soft, smooth hair.
"No need to say so much, Firefly. No need for those words of thanks. I simply acted as a god, giving that girl—who had been wronged by fate—the compensation she rightfully deserved."
"I..."
Firefly's eyes grew slightly moist. Yun Fan's words struck directly into the depths of the girl's heart.
Yes—as a human created to serve as a weapon, her very existence could be said to hold no meaning. Fate had shortchanged her—shortchanged her of dignity, of the dignity to live as a human being.
"Yun Fan, c-can I become your girlfriend..."
Firefly slightly lowered her head, speaking in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz, not daring to look up at the boy's handsome face.
From another angle, the girl's hands were trembling slightly. In her heart, Firefly was afraid, terrified—she feared Yun Fan would reject her. If Yun Fan truly rejected her, then where would she go from here...
"Firefly, I accept."
Yun Fan did not reject Firefly's request. Rather, the reason he had helped Firefly in the first place—aside from sympathy for the girl—was mostly because he had always coveted her body.
Now that the girl had taken the initiative to offer herself, what reason did he have to refuse?
"Really? Then... please take care of me from now on, Yun Fan."
The girl spoke excitedly, her hands tightly clutching the boy's arm.
"Firefly, there's one thing I don't want to hide from you."
Taking in the girl's every reaction, Yun Fan lightly pursed his lips.
"I know."
Firefly smiled and nodded.
"Yun Fan, you're trying to say that you actually have other girlfriends, right?"