"Are... are you okay, Firefly...?"
In a corner of the Golden Hour, He Ying poked the shoulder of Firefly, who was squatting in a corner, turned gray.
Since the tearful treat, finding out she couldn't afford the cake and having Kiana pay, Firefly had been like this.
"I'm fine, He Ying."
Firefly stood up and shook her head.
Firefly decided to earn more extra pocket money during missions in the future; otherwise, being away from home without any spending money was just too embarrassing.
"Alright, as long as you're okay..."
As she spoke, He Ying saw a bit of cream hanging from the corner of Firefly's mouth and pointed with her finger:
"There, a piece..."
"Ah...!"
Before He Ying could finish, Firefly felt a slight sensation of moisture at the corner of her mouth, making her let out a startled cry.
Soon, Firefly snapped out of it, looking with a flushed face at Kiana, who was smacking her lips. Her wide eyes seemed to say—how could you do that!
"Wasting is shameful, Firefly."
Seeing Firefly's shy appearance, Kiana spoke to her righteously with hands on her hips.
This move left the pure Firefly completely at a loss, and she immediately fell into a daze while lightly touching her lips.
So... so that's how it is... "Kiana, I want it too..."
Liviel pulled Kiana's sleeve and pointed at herself expectantly.
"When we get back, be good..."
"Mhm~"
Phew... Kiana breathed a sigh of relief.
This little girl is too bold. No, I have to tell her properly when we get back that she can't be so open.
"..."
He Ying lowered her head slightly. The light reflecting off her glasses made it impossible to see her expression.
Will there really be a life of freedom and leisure waiting for me? Why does it feel like I've boarded a pirate ship... She began to worry if something unexpected would happen to her retired, leisurely life.
And maybe the kind where she'd end up getting herself involved too?
"Ahem, I'll take you to a good place; the scenery there is very beautiful."
Feeling the atmosphere get a bit strange, Kiana coughed lightly and said.
After everyone agreed, Kiana took them to a rooftop of a high-rise building.
That's right, it's the place where Stelle and Firefly went in the plot.
"It's so beautiful..."
Feeling the pleasant breeze, watching the meteors occasionally streak across the sky, and feeling the peaceful atmosphere, the corners of Firefly's mouth curled up quietly.
He Ying and Liviel also walked to the railing and looked at the meteors in the sky. The breeze lightly brushed over the faces of the three Damselettes, fluttering their soft hair.
Just as the three of them subconsciously used their fingertips to smooth the hair blowing in the wind—
Click—
The sound of a camera suddenly rang out on the quiet rooftop, causing the three Damselettes to turn their heads.
"Three beauties, look, did I take a good photo?"
Kiana casually decomposed the constructed camera and handed over the three photos in her hand.
"Thank you... I will treasure it!"
Firefly took the photo, looked at herself smiling very happily in it, and then gave Kiana a sweet and cute smile.
"It's a scene worth remembering."
He Ying placed the photo against her chest and also gave Kiana a sweet smile.
"But I want a photo together with Kiana even more."
Liviel didn't really want a photo with just the three of them, because Kiana was missing from it.
"How about, General of Wangshu..."
"We've been playing together for so long, are you still going to be so distant...?"
"Then... Kiana...?"
Firefly tested the waters cautiously.
Hearing this, Kiana's lips curled slightly. She then ran into the middle of the group, placed Liviel in front of her, and pulled Firefly and He Ying to her left and right sides.
"1, 2, 3~ Everyone, smile~"
Then the four Damselettes all showed sweet smiles.
Click click click—
Kiana used her consciousness clearance to turn this scene into eternity, materializing it into an item similar to a Light Cone.
Then she copied it into three copies and gave one to each of the three Damselettes.
The smiles of the three who received the gifts were even sweeter and cuter than before.
Kiana looked at the three's smiling faces with satisfaction, then turned to look at the meteors in the sky, reaching out her hand and saying softly:
"Although I am strong, it's still impossible to make the whole world full of laughter, but I will do my best to protect the smiles I see!"
After speaking, Kiana gently clenched her hand. Countless colorful meteors streaked across the sky, finally exploding to form vibrant fireworks.
Thump-thump—
Firefly's cheeks flushed as she felt her heart suddenly pounding in her chest, looking at Kiana who was shining brilliantly under the light of the fireworks.
Everyone, my heart might have already found its home...?
Kiana's figure at this moment, in the eyes of Firefly and He Ying, was like a warm sun illuminating the gloom in people's hearts.
The four Damselettes rested their hands on the rooftop railing, looking at the sky. The breeze blew their hair, creating a beautiful scene.
"He Ying..."
"What's wrong, Kiana?"
He Ying took off her glasses, her soft eyes blinking with a bit of confusion, appearing somewhat puzzled.
"Take this Stellaron; it should be the best match for you. Don't worry about being backlashed."
Kiana took out the Stellaron from before and handed it to He Ying.
"In that case, leave it to me. This way, I can also serve as a vessel to suppress it."
After taking the Stellaron and merging with it, He Ying felt the stable Stellaron inside her body and spoke with a firm tone.
"That's good then..."
Then, Kiana passed the God Ki to He Ying, and under Firefly's puzzled gaze, she also passed the breath to her.
"This is the breath of a god, which can lead you to gradually step onto the threshold of godhood. As for how much achievement you can make, that's up to you~"
Kiana playfully stuck out her tongue.
"Breath of a god..."
Feeling that sacred silver aura, Firefly looked at Kiana blankly:
"You really are an existence that lies outside the perception of the world."
The threshold of becoming a god was spoken of so lightly by Kiana.
And Kiana's ability to create gods so easily also indicated her status, which was likely above the Aeons.
Hum—Bang—
Grey divine flames flickered on Liviel's body, and at the same time, she puffed out her chest and raised her eyebrows slightly at the two of them.
Kiana rubbed Liviel's head, looking at the girl with amusement.
"They haven't even entered the threshold of God Ki yet. Even if you release it, they won't be able to feel it..."
"Oh, I forgot..."
Liviel stuck out her tongue and retracted the divine aura.
Firefly's eyes widened in realization, and she whispered to herself:
"No wonder I couldn't feel the presence of you people when I was eavesdropping back then. So that's how it is..."
"What? Eavesdropping?"
"Ahem, don't mind that..."
Firefly's cheeks turned red, and she looked away, speaking in a soft, embarrassed voice.
"Pfft..."
"..."
Pouting her cheeks and ignoring Kiana who was laughing at her, Firefly felt it was time to leave.
"Kiana, He Ying, Miss Liviel, I have to go. My companions... are still waiting for me."
Now her script of entering Penacony alone has ended; it is time to leave.
Elio had told her privately that here she would see an old friend and her own new life.
"I see. It seems you've found a group of reliable companions."
He Ying smiled as she saw the trust for her companions in Firefly's eyes.
To this, Firefly smiled and nodded.
"Firefly, tell Elio not to stop the script. I'm looking forward to the Trailblaze setting off on its journey again in the future~"
"..."
Firefly opened her mouth slightly, then smiled and nodded after a moment:
"I will..."
Then, Firefly turned into a sky full of firefly light and dissipated on the rooftop.
Kiana knew she had returned to her companions.
Kiana raised her head slightly, looking through the sky of the dreamscape toward the spaceship outside Penacony, and locked eyes with a cat.
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