Early the next morning—
A soft glow filled the living room.
Liu Xiyue curled up on the sofa, her face full of unease. Her hands rested stiffly on her fair thighs, her knuckles faintly turning white from the tension.
A blush spread across her soft, baby-fat cheeks, like they had been dyed by the morning light.
Yet her gaze—
Kept drifting, almost uncontrollably, toward the clear-faced young girl seated at the dining table.
…
Rewinding to earlier that morning—
Thinking about how she would soon be leaving Muyun City for a while, and might not see Silver Wolf again for some time—
A sense of reluctance rose in Liu Xiyue's heart.
So she made a decision.
She would use this chance to spend a little more time with her.
Carrying a freshly bought, steaming breakfast—
She arrived at Silver Wolf's door, her heart filled with anticipation.
She knocked.
But when the door opened—
The person who appeared before her—
Was not Silver Wolf.
Instead—
It was a clear and gentle young girl.
…
Time quietly returned to the present.
The girl leaned slightly over the dining table, her slender fingers moving deftly as she organized the scattered tableware.
Every motion was gentle and precise.
Liu Xiyue (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄): So pretty…
As she sighed inwardly—
Firefly had already finished arranging everything.
She turned to look at Liu Xiyue and spoke softly,
"You must be Liu Xiyue. I've heard Silver Wolf mention you."
"Thank you for bringing breakfast."
"Come sit down first. Silver Wolf probably stayed up too late playing games again last night. I'll go wake her up."
With that—
Firefly quietly tiptoed into the bedroom.
Before Liu Xiyue could even process what had happened—
A resentful voice rang out from inside.
"Ugh… no… I want to sleep a little longer… just a little…"
"Please don't be like this. You clearly promised last night to sleep after one round. At least eat something first. Your friend is here too."
"Ugh… I just camped the bridge for a few more rounds… I'm so sleepy… Hey—Firefly, don't pull my blanket… I don't want to get up…"
Rustling sounds followed—
Soft, chaotic, like a dream not yet finished.
After a brief round of playful resistance—
Silver Wolf finally emerged.
She stepped out slowly, her expression reluctant, her entire being still wrapped in drowsiness.
Her silver hair was messy like untamed grass, and her loose pajamas had slipped slightly, revealing a large expanse of pale skin.
Seeing this—
Firefly followed closely behind her like a gentle older sister, carefully tidying her disheveled clothing with soft, practiced movements.
…
Soon—
The three of them sat together around the dining table.
Sharing the breakfast that Liu Xiyue and Firefly had each brought.
Warm steam rose from the food.
Morning light filtered in quietly—
Adding a gentle warmth to this simple moment.
Firefly placed a portion of food in front of Little Bai.
Her gaze softened as she watched it.
Little Bai obediently lowered its head to eat, its tail swaying lightly.
The sight was so adorable it tugged at the heart.
Firefly's fingers twitched slightly, as if she wanted to pet it—
But fearing she might disturb the moment, she withdrew her hand.
As for Silver Wolf—
Her silver hair hung loosely over her face, her eyes half-lidded with sleep.
She looked so drowsy and soft that one might be tempted to pinch her cheeks.
Her head bobbed slightly as she sipped soy milk—
As if she might fall asleep at any moment.
Clearly—
Her claim of "just a few more rounds" last night had been a lie.
…
But Liu Xiyue had no mind to enjoy this peaceful scene.
She took a bite of her bun mechanically.
Her gaze rested on Silver Wolf and Firefly—
But her thoughts had already drifted far away.
Their relationship seems really close…
And they both have silver hair…
They were together last night…
Did they… sleep in the same bed…?
Liu Xiyue: O.O
With such chaotic thoughts—
She finished her breakfast in a daze.
Firefly quietly collected the dishes from in front of her, cleaning up without a word.
Meanwhile—
Silver Wolf could no longer endure it.
Like a lazy cat, she collapsed onto the sofa, sinking into the cushions with a satisfied sigh.
Silver Wolf (＞＜): So comfortable…
Seeing Firefly so diligently cleaning—
Liu Xiyue could only accept it awkwardly.
She walked over and sat beside Silver Wolf.
Finally—
She forcefully cut off her wandering thoughts.
Instead of guessing—
She decided to ask directly.
Reaching out, she gently patted Silver Wolf's cheek and spoke carefully,
"Silver Wolf… are you and Firefly… relatives?"
"You live together, and you both have silver hair…"
"Is she your older sister?"
"Of course not."
Silver Wolf denied it immediately.
She lazily rolled over, her voice still heavy with sleep.
"We're partners brought together by fate."
"We used to carry out missions together."
"Firefly only found me recently, so she doesn't have anywhere else to stay."
Her tone was casual—
As if she didn't particularly care how it was interpreted.
After all, Liu Xiyue already knew she was a hacker.
Whether she believed it or not—
Was up to her.
However—
Liu Xiyue's reaction was not what Silver Wolf expected.
She pressed her lips together slightly, her fingers unconsciously tracing the rim of her cup.
Her thoughts raced.
So that means… Firefly is also an Ability User.
And they used to be teammates…
Although her reasoning was slightly off—
The conclusion wasn't entirely wrong.
As for Silver Wolf—
She still hadn't realized Liu Xiyue's identity.
As a friend, she had no interest in prying into someone else's secrets.
On the other hand—
Firefly, who returned after finishing up, noticed subtle inconsistencies through her keen observation.
A faint suspicion formed in her heart.
…
Not long after—
Silver Wolf naturally gave in to her exhaustion.
She lay down to catch up on sleep.
And in the process—
She received a rather special privilege.
A lap pillow—
From Firefly.
Even though they were both technically "herself"—
This experience still felt strangely dreamlike.
The back of her head rested against soft, warm thighs.
The silky texture felt like feathers brushing lightly against her skin.
Even the air seemed to grow sweet.
A faint blush spread across Silver Wolf's cheeks—
Like clouds tinted by the morning glow.
At the same time—
Firefly felt the subtle pressure through her stockings.
It was like a faint electric current, causing her fingertips to tremble slightly.
Her face flushed deeply, warmth spreading to the tips of her ears.
Her breathing grew uneven.
She bit her lip subconsciously.
Even she couldn't quite explain—
Why she had made such a bold, shy suggestion.
Firefly, Silver Wolf (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄): Is this… my first lap pillow?
Does this count as experiencing it from two perspectives at once…?
Meanwhile—
Liu Xiyue sat nearby, watching quietly.
Liu Xiyue (◐ o ◑ ): Why do I suddenly feel like I'm unnecessary…?
Her gaze was calm.
Her heart, however—
Felt strangely empty.
Like something had been quietly taken away.
"Sigh…"
In the end—
She could only bring up the matter of her departure.
"I'll be leaving in two days…"
But at that moment—
Silver Wolf suddenly spoke.
Stopping her.
And making a request.