Upon learning that she still had to wait, a flicker of disappointment passed through 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 feared that 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 nodded slightly and turned his gaze toward Stussy.
Gather all intelligence related to mind-reading ability users. I'll leave that to you."
"This technology for increasing potential isn't prepared for Stella alone. Every one of you will use it."
"Eh? Me too?"
Stussy froze for a moment and covered her mouth with a soft cry.
"But... I don't have much desire to fight."
Kalifa and Robin were also somewhat stunned. They had heard Dawn clearly—he had said "everyone," which obviously included them as well.
Dawn looked around at them all, as though it were only natural.
"Of course. You're all my women. If an enemy ever takes any one of you hostage to threaten me, that would put me in a very difficult position. To prevent such a terrible situation, 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, showed looks of disdain. 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 words! Who is your woman? Saying something like that to me is a crime!"
Kalifa pushed up her glasses. Light reflected off the