The Limits of Elation and Tenderness with Firefly

Where exactly does Elation have its limits?

Looking at the Herta at this moment, I feel as if the answer might just be the experience I'm having right now.

She stood alone on the balcony, letting the cool night breeze caress her burning cheeks.

My gaze was unfocused as I looked down at the city lights, my mind a complete blank.

The Herta was immersed in a state of languor and emptiness after a kind of ultimate satisfaction.

I'm so happy!

I'm so happy!

This is what it means to be loved and cherished by Lin Hai with all one's heart!

The feeling of deep resonance, even at the level of soul and body, caused the Herta's brain to abandon reason and intelligence.

I've truly experienced what it means to be "completely carried away"!

Unforgettable!

Enjoy it forever!

The Herta clearly realized that he seemed to have fallen into a sweet addiction.

As the interaction with the Lin Hai increased, the Elation experienced did not diminish with familiarity; on the contrary, it became more mellow and intoxicating, like a fine aged wine.

The benefits of this Elation go far beyond mere spiritual satisfaction.

The Herta could clearly sense that it had become more powerful, and its perception and adaptability to the surrounding environment had also been significantly enhanced.

Thinking back to when I first arrived in this world, my power was almost completely drained and suppressed, and I couldn't use any of my skills.

The presence of the Lin Hai acts like a highly effective catalyst.

Meanwhile, Lin Hai's growth was even more astonishing.

Through his profound interactions with the Herta, he not only solidified his breakthrough in the Path of Elation, but the Path of Erudition, which symbolizes knowledge and wisdom, also became active at an unprecedented pace.

They've already reached the threshold of the advanced level!

Lin Hai could sense that the door to a wider world was right before his eyes.

All that's needed is the right opportunity, and then everything will become clear.

Feel the surging, seemingly inexhaustible tide of power within my body.

Lin Hai was filled with joy.

This powerful force gives him the confidence to achieve even more ambitious goals!

At the same time, a thought that had been lingering in my mind for a long time became clear:

Go to Penacony, and see the Fireflies.

Lin Hai, once anxious but powerless, watched as Fireflies lost their vitality due to Entropy Loss Syndrome.

But things are different now, and Lin Hai has found a potentially feasible solution.

A method he'd tested with the Herta and Sparkle: Pampering!

Insane pampering!

Lin Hai has already determined that the resonance and interaction that arise in a deep, intimate relationship that transcends ordinary emotional connections are beneficial to both of them.

Enhance strength.

Restored to normal status.

Repair the injury.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Hai flipped his palm, and the Contract Lucky Star to the Firefly was already in his grasp.

In a flash of light, the figure on the living room sofa vanished.

The next moment, Lin Hai found himself in the most famous suite at Penacony's hotel.

The room was quiet, with the bedroom door ajar.

He quietly pushed the door open and saw that Firefly was lying quietly in the Dream Pool, her face serene, already immersed in a deep dream.

Lin Hai paused for a moment, choosing not to wake her immediately.

Direct intervention in reality may not be the best approach.

After a moment's thought, he turned and walked into another room in the suite, which was also equipped with a fully functional Dream Pool.

Lin Hai operated the equipment, lay down in the pool, and let his consciousness sink. Guided by the dream, he entered that bizarre and fantastical dream city constructed by the collective subconscious.

His goal was clear: to find her in his dreams.

Lin Hai's figure groped his way through the dream city, finally arriving at the top of a towering skyscraper.

This place feels like an isolated island amidst the hustle and bustle of Penacony, far removed from the ceaseless clamor of the festival below.

The setting sun, like melting gold, dyed most of the sky a brilliant orange-red and purplish-red, while the drifting clouds, like burning velvet, flowed slowly.

In the center of this magnificent twilight scene, Fireflies stood quietly at the edge of the platform.

A gentle breeze caressed her light-colored hair and soft skirt.

She gazed at the distant glow of the sunset, her profile casting a long shadow in the twilight, a serene beauty tinged with a fragile fragility.

This scene made Lin Hai hold his breath, afraid of disturbing the beautiful picture.

As if sensing his arrival, Firefly slowly turned around.

When she recognized Lin Hai, her clear eyes lit up with surprise, and her lips naturally curved into a gentle smile.

"You've come."

Her voice was light and cheerful, with a dreamlike ethereal quality, "I saw that live stream."

Her gaze fell on Lin Hai, filled with amazement and a subtle admiration.

"I never imagined... that you'd become so powerful in such a short time."

Lin Hai walked to her side, and together they gazed at the crimson sunset. "The increase in my power has given me the opportunity to do things I couldn't do before. For example, I've found a way to save you, a way that's 100% feasible!"

Upon hearing this, Firefly's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.

"A solution? What solution?"

Her Entropy Loss Syndrome was like a persistent, intractable disease, leaving even her the Family and Garden of Recollection helpless.

She couldn't imagine what method would work.

Lin Hai turned around and faced her solemnly.

"To win my favor."

Firefly paused slightly, seemingly not fully understanding the word's special meaning in Lin Hai's context, and softly asked:

"Spoil? To what extent?"

"To be completely honest with each other, to be intimately connected, to trust each other without reservation, to give you my whole heart."

Lin Hai's words were direct and clear, without the slightest ambiguity or roundaboutness, yet they were more impactful than any sweet talk.

In an instant, the color of the rosy clouds seemed to spread to the Firefly's cheeks, and quickly spread to her ears and neck.

She wasn't an naive young girl; she immediately grasped the deeper, intimate meaning behind Lin Hai's words.

A wave of shyness washed over her, making her instinctively want to lower her head, but Lin Hai's honest and ardent gaze made it impossible for her to look away.

The resistance I had anticipated did not materialize; instead, a feeling of shyness, anticipation, and inexplicable peace quietly arose within me.

Firefly remained silent for a moment, not out of hesitation, but to process this sudden and momentous choice concerning her future path.

Finally, she raised her still flushed cheeks, met Lin Hai's gaze, and nodded gently:

"Can."

Just two simple words.

It was as if she had used up all her courage.

It carries all the trust.

A smile appeared in Lin Hai's eyes. He reached out and gently embraced Firefly's slender waist, pulling her towards him.

"Then, let me begin... to pamper you to my heart's content in this eternal twilight dream."

Firefly gently pressed her burning cheeks against his firm chest, listening to his strong heartbeat.

She closed her eyes. "Yes... everything will be done as you said."

Lin Hai lowered his head and first kissed her smooth forehead.

Then, his lips landed on her trembling eyelids and slightly flushed cheeks, and finally, covered Firefly's lips.

Firefly's body stiffened slightly at first, then completely relaxed.

She felt as if she were melting into the afterglow of the setting sun, transforming into a ripe, sweet-smelling red apple.

At the top of this undisturbed skyscraper, witnessed by the magnificent sunset, the two embraced tightly.

The winds of the dream became gentle, and an ambiguous yet warm atmosphere flowed silently between them.