Kafka's Discovery, Love?

Firefly completed her transformation from a girl to a woman.

She exudes a unique aura that blends youthful vitality with a mature charm.

She put her yoga clothes back on.

The form-fitting fabric accentuates her beautiful curves, making her look radiant and captivating.

It's hard for anyone to imagine that just now, Firefly had completely given herself to Lin Hai and become his woman.

Lin Hai reached out and embraced her slender yet no longer frail waist, pulling her closer to him and asking softly:

How are you feeling now? Are you feeling any better?

Firefly nestled in his arms, carefully sensing the changes within her body.

"Hmm! The feeling of life force draining away has lessened a lot, and my body feels warm and comfortable from the inside out."

This tangible improvement reassured her more than any words.

"It seems..." Lin Hai gently brushed his fingertips through her hair, "That my affection is the only cure for your ailment... a unique antidote."

Firefly looked up at him. "I'm afraid no one in the entire Star Sea could have imagined that Entropy Loss Syndrome, which even Garden of Recollection couldn't cure, could actually... could actually be cured in this way."

The mystery and intimacy of it all made her cheeks flush slightly, but her heart was filled with sweetness.

Looking at her shy and charming appearance, Lin Hai felt even more affection for her and whispered, "Then kiss me again to solidify the effect."

Upon hearing this, Firefly didn't hesitate at all. She readily stood on tiptoe and planted a loving kiss on his lips.

Kafka arrived as promised, went to the designated room, and pushed open the door to the hotel suite.

Her steps were elegant and composed. Her gaze swept across the room, and what she first noticed was not the room's luxury, but the undeniable intimacy between Lin Hai and Firefly.

The two didn't make any overly intimate gestures, but the natural closeness and the unspoken understanding when their eyes met...

The Firefly's brows, now showing a softened charm and a more delicate allure, clearly point to one fact.

Their relationship was far from ordinary.

It's not just simple intimacy, but a deeper connection where there are almost no barriers.

Kafka had a guess in her mind, but she quickly suppressed all her emotions, as if she hadn't noticed anything.

A signature, slightly mysterious smile appeared on her face as she greeted Lin Hai:

"It's nice to meet you again, Mr. Lin Hai."

Lin Hai returned a composed smile, his attitude friendly yet measured. "Ms. Kafka, how have you been?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Kafka got down to business.

Her tone was full of admiration. "I saw your live stream from Qlipoth Fort Square and over there on the snow-capped mountains. I must say, it was very... astonishing."

She chose a conservative word, but her eyes revealed that her shock went far beyond that.

Lin Hai said calmly, "That was just the beginning."

"A beginning that countless people in the Star Sea can never reach in their entire lives," Kafka added meaningfully.

Lin Hai smiled slightly, his gaze sharpening as he directly pointed out the shift in the balance of power between the two sides.

"So, the current situation is that you probably can't threaten me with 'killing you' as easily as you used to, right?"

Upon hearing this, Kafka was not displeased at all; instead, she chuckled and readily admitted:

"Of course. The strength you've demonstrated has fully proven your worth. Threats are low-level and ineffective; cooperation is the wise choice. We, the Stellaron Hunters, hope to establish a cooperative relationship with you."

"Cooperation?" Lin Hai raised an eyebrow. "What specific benefits would I gain from cooperating with you?"

"There are many benefits, of course. For example, at times, I can personally step in and help you resolve some problems that you find inconvenient to handle directly. The title of Stellaron Hunters is quite useful in certain areas."

"Interastral Peace Corporation has been giving me some trouble lately. Can you help me resolve this?"

Kafka shook her head, answering decisively, "The Interastral Peace Corporation is deeply entrenched, with influence spreading across the cosmos. A direct confrontation would be unwise. We cannot eliminate this problem for you at the moment."

But she changed the subject, continuing, "However, we can demonstrate our inclination and some of our strength to stand with you in an appropriate way. This will be enough to force the company to more carefully weigh the costs before taking further action."

Lin Hai understood.

Although the Stellaron Hunters act in secrecy and are not affiliated with any major power, each of their members is extremely powerful.

Its influence and deterrent power in the universe should not be underestimated!

Their expressed stance can indeed give them a significant advantage in complex power struggles.

After a brief deliberation, Lin Hai nodded and made his decision:

"Sure! We can cooperate."

Lin Hai gently clenched the Lucky Star in his palm, and the next moment he disappeared from the living room.

Kafka was prepared, but witnessing this scene firsthand still left her deeply shocked.

I've seen Fireflies quite a few times now, so I'm behaving more normally.

"Firefly, it seems your relationship with Mr. Lin Hai... is more than just a few meetings, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Firefly's cheeks flushed red instantly.

She lowered her eyes subconsciously, her fingers twisting the hem of her clothes without her noticing.

Speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond to this sudden "interrogation."

Kafka took in her embarrassment, but simply smiled and said in a gentle tone:

"It's alright, Firefly. Love between men and women is only natural and perfectly normal."

Sensing that there was no blame in Kafka's tone, Firefly's tense nerves relaxed slightly.

"Um... my relationship with him is... rather close."

"Oh? How intimate are you?"

Firefly blushed even more, almost burying her face in her chest; she found it too difficult to speak of such a private matter.

"Between the two of you... have you already consummated your marriage?"

The air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Firefly's body visibly stiffened, and her ears turned bright red.

She remained silent for several seconds before nodding very slightly, in an almost inaudible voice.

"... yes."

Kafka did not stop there.

"You've... done everything?"

This time, the Fireflies seemed to have given up the struggle.

"... Yes."

Kafka slowly leaned back on the sofa and remained silent for a moment.

The air in the room seemed to gain a weight from the silence.

The Firefly waited anxiously, its heart filled with unease.

A few seconds later, Kafka gently exhaled.

"It seems you're hiding a lot from me."

Firefly hurriedly looked up. "Only about Lin Hai... I kept it from you. Nothing else, I've never told you!"

Kafka's feelings were indeed somewhat complicated. Her own sweetheart had unknowingly fallen for someone else, and things had even progressed to this point.

However, there was not a trace of sadness or anger in this complex emotion.

On the contrary, an indescribable sense of relief quietly welled up in her heart.

Kafka knew better than anyone how heavy a shackle the Entropy Loss Syndrome that Firefly carried had been, and how agonizing it must have been to watch her life force steadily slip away while being powerless to stop it.

Now, this girl has not only improved her condition, but has also found such a strong partner who can truly be her support.

Judging from the radiance in Firefly Ying's eyes and the lingering shyness, she was willing and happy.