"I... should I say thank you now?" Sophia said uncertainly.
"I've got it. Since 'Ripple of the Past' is called Cyrene... then how about calling 'the First Demiurge,' 'the First Ripple'... First Ripple? What do you think?" Cyrene offered her suggestion.
Upon hearing that name, Sophia visibly froze. She subconsciously turned her head to look at Chen Li, who was still engaged in a "gruelling" tug-of-war with Herta.
"As long as you like the name yourself, there's no need to ask your companion for his opinion. He'll agree to anything," Cyrene said with a smile, thinking Sophia was seeking Chen Li's opinion.
"No... I mean, that name is exactly the same as the one my companion originally gave me. The tacit understanding between you and my companion, Cyrene... is truly enviable." Sophia shook her head, a very obvious trace of envy flashing through her eyes.
"Is that so?" Cyrene turned to look at Chen Li, surprise flickering in her eyes.
"But my companion asked me to use Sophia as my codename for now, and to find a name that belongs to me on my own. If I decide not to change my mind in the end, it won't be too late to use that name then," Sophia added obediently.
"I see." Cyrene nodded, looking at Chen Li beside her with great satisfaction.
Of course, Cyrene knew Chen Li's thoughts were not that simple.
Because "Cyrene" was a name that belonged to Cyrene. Therefore, "First Ripple," a name derived from "Cyrene," also needed Cyrene herself to approve of it.
That was Chen Li's favoritism toward Cyrene.
However, Cyrene also felt that perhaps it was precisely because Chen Li's favoritism toward her was far too obvious in both word and deed that Sophia before her had become overly cautious whenever she faced