It seemed like an opening that could keep the conversation going. Ronan was very interested in this Lady, just as she was interested in him.
Including that Nemesis—it had not been merely filling in at first. It was only because of its interest in Ronan that it had acted that way.
Ronan was not entirely sure, but it was very likely that someone had "tagged" him.
Either way, the conversation could continue.
"Lady, are you this shop's..."
"A shareholder. It's another one."
The Lady did not forget to include Nemesis, the little metal figure still playing, in the conversation.
Ronan truly needed some time to adapt to the social ecosystem here in the Central Star Zone, but that did not stop him from making some simple conversation.
"What should I call you?"
"Mm, you can call me Lady Fire."
"Fire?"
That was probably a codename, wasn't it?
Ronan could not help looking her over again. Black straight-leg trousers and a white striped shirt—her simple outfit was very plain and clean, not something that matched the image of "fire."
Of course, Ronan was not much better off himself. He introduced himself.
"Little Fear."
In the Star Alliance common tongue, the pronunciation and meaning of the word "fear" were quite clear. Lady Fire laughed.
"So when we get together, are we afraid of fire?"
"I'm not afraid."
"I'm fine too."
A conversation that could have continued smoothly became absurd because of their names.
At that moment, Nemesis, who had gone to strike the strings and play, hopped out of position again and called out, "I've played enough anyway... Lao Huo, are you done with your business?"
"Oh, I'm still waiting for some news." Lady Fire answered casually, then looked at Ronan. "Little Fear..."
She addressed him quite casually, but what followed was