Stargazing Day

"At least drinking helped me keep my figure," Sinafa said.

"So what? It was only a shell for storing energy. If I wanted to switch bodies, I could do it anytime," Bruffin said disdainfully.

Angel did not say a word, yet Sinafa and Bruffin traded barbs for most of the day.

By the time they fell silent, they had already eaten and drunk their fill.

"Come on, Angel, let's go back to the laboratory. Now that I'm full, I've got my strength back. We'll continue from where we left off." Without waiting for an answer, Bruffin moved to drag Angel back to the laboratory.

At that moment, Sinafa suddenly asked, "That experiment of yours is still ongoing?"

Bruffin paused, his expression abruptly turning awkward. "It... it is."

A cold smile tugged at Sinafa's lips. "Then you'd better hide it more carefully. Those lunatics have been keeping watch near the Baikal River. If they find out, you won't have an easy time of it."

After saying that, Sinafa stepped past Bruffin first and headed for the bar's entrance.

As she passed Angel, Sinafa suddenly halted. Her probing gaze settled on him. "I heard that if it hadn't been for you this time, Bruffin wouldn't have managed to complete the rapid repair at his speed."

"Lady Sinafa, it was merely mutually beneficial," Angel said respectfully.

"Flora once told me that you were always too modest. It seems she was right." Sinafa smiled faintly. "I'll remember your contribution. If you encounter any difficulties, you may come find me at the mountaintop."

After saying that, Sinafa turned and left, vanishing into the dark corridor beyond the door.

Only after Sinafa's figure had completely disappeared did Bruffin rub his brow. "What a headache. Running into Sinafa even over a meal."

"Forget about her. Come on,