Sprouting

"So it was meant for humans...?"

"Yes. To prevent disease, change the world, even regenerate limbs."

"Wow, you're easily the most talented woman I've ever met," Tony said in amazement.

"How many women have you said that to?" Maya Hansen saw through Tony's sweet talk at once and did not fall for it immediately.

"No, you're the first. I mean... the first I've met in Switzerland." Tony avoided Maya Hansen's scrutinizing gaze as he stammered out an excuse.

"That sounds much better. I don't like men who lie." Maya Hansen smiled again, reached out to remove the black glasses frame Tony had been wearing to look cool, and put it on herself instead.

"You almost believed me just now, didn't you...?"

Tony met Maya Hansen's gaze again, but the sight of her wearing the glasses and looking even more refined left him mesmerized.

Even Tony, who had seen countless women, had to admit that Maya Hansen's charm at that moment was simply unmatched. Even he stared blankly for a while.

Maya Hansen smiled brightly at Tony through the glasses. Unable to help himself, Tony kissed her. Maya Hansen did not refuse; instead, she actively responded.

Just as Tony's hand reached Maya Hansen's thigh and he was about to take things further—

There was suddenly a bang in the room!

A violent burst of incandescent sparks erupted!

Tony and Maya Hansen, who had been passionately kissing, were startled by the commotion and nearly bit each other's tongues off before instantly pulling apart.

"Don't be afraid. This is the little problem I told you about earlier. It would be even more dangerous in a lab. At least if it's around people, I can adjust it whenever I need to."

Once she recovered, Maya Hansen was not frightened at all. Instead, she became