Herman Revenge

Learning that she still had to wait, a flicker of disappointment crossed Stella's eyes. But Dawn's explanation about finding someone with mind-reading abilities to ensure her safety warmed her heart like a gentle current.

She knew that Dawn was being so cautious because he cared about her and was afraid something might happen to her.

A sweet smile replaced the gloom on her face. She hurriedly nodded, her tone turning gentle.

"Mm, I understand. I'll... wait obediently."

Dawn gave a slight nod and turned his gaze to Stussy.

"Gather all available intelligence on people with 'mind-reading' abilities. I'll leave that to you."

"This kind of potential-enhancing technology isn't being prepared for Stella alone. All of you will use it."

"Eh? Me too?"

Stussy froze slightly and covered her mouth with a soft exclamation.

"But... I don't have much desire to fight."

Kalifa and Robin were also somewhat stunned. They had heard Dawn clearly—he had said "all of you," obviously including them as well.

Dawn swept his gaze over everyone, looking as though it were only natural.

"Of course. You're all my women. If an enemy uses any one of you as a hostage to threaten me in the future, I'd be in a very difficult position. To prevent something so terrible from happening, I naturally need to find ways to improve your own strength. At the very least, you need the ability to protect yourselves and buy time."

The moment he said that, all the women, Stella included, revealed looks of contempt. They had long known what Dawn was thinking, but they had not expected him to speak of his womanizing and promiscuity with such righteous confidence.

"Sir, please watch your language! Who is your woman? Saying something like that to me is a crime!"

Kalifa adjusted her glasses, the