Not long after.
When Firefly opened her eyes again, she found herself in a lavishly decorated hall bathed in soft light.
Classical pillars, gleaming floors, soothing music drifting through the air—this seemed to be the Daydream Hotel.
"What are you thinking about?" Silver Wolf's virtual projection appeared at her side. Seeing that Firefly had not reacted for a while, she asked.
The projected Silver Wolf folded her arms, her face expressionless.
Firefly blinked, seemingly still unaccustomed to this "clear" vision. She gently shook her head and smiled. Her voice was much stronger than it had been in the life-support pod, carrying a trace of novelty.
"I was just spacing out for a moment."
"It's my first time dreaming, so I'm not used to it yet. This place feels no different from reality."
"When I think about how I'm still lying in a life-support pod, it feels... incredible."
"Hm?" Silver Wolf's projection turned to look over the luxurious surroundings, then looked back at Firefly, a hint of confusion flashing through her eyes. "Are you sure?"
"Forget it. We need to hurry—the Star Rail Express has arrived."
At those words, Firefly's expression immediately turned serious. Her dazed curiosity swiftly faded, replaced by focus. "How is it? Can we evade The Family's surveillance?"
Silver Wolf nodded, her projection stable and clear.
"The identity has been arranged for a while now, but there's one troublesome issue."
"We can talk while we walk. Head to the prepared room."
Following her lead, Firefly walked up the broad staircase covered in thick carpeting toward the guest rooms upstairs.
Her steps were initially a little unsteady, but she quickly adjusted, becoming light and firm.
Along the way, she encountered a woman with long purple hair.
The woman had a graceful figure and wore elegant clothes. Standing in the