A Matter Concerning Humanity's Survival

Back home, Molly locked the door behind her. A flash of silver-white light surrounded her as she released her transformation, returning to the seemingly delicate and stunning high school girl she had been.

She let out a long breath, and her tightly wound nerves finally relaxed.

Her sword strike had just slain the Black Wolf, followed by a global livestream. That should have been enough to intimidate most people.

In the middle of the living room, black-red energy slowly dissipated, and the Avatar of the God of Desire reappeared. With her arms crossed, she tilted her head at Molly, a smile hanging on her exquisite young face.

Molly walked over, gave the girl a slight bow, and thanked her sincerely:

"Thank you for helping me today."

The girl chuckled and waved a hand, her tone lazy.

"No need to be polite. After all, this came at a price. There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Molly's heart tightened. Looking at the girl's smiling face, she had a bad feeling.

Steeling herself, she forced herself to ask:

"Then... what is the price this time?"

A hint of mischief flashed in the girl's eyes as she spoke unhurriedly.

"Not much. After all, I'm a reasonable god. I told you before that, as the God of Desire, I can see through everyone's desires. When I examined you before, I discovered that what you craved most deeply in your subconscious was actually mining."

"Mining?!"

Molly's entire body jolted. Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, her face instantly flushed red, and her eyes widened in shock.

Why had the Avatar of the God of Desire suddenly brought this up?!

The girl seemed to have anticipated Molly's reaction. Watching her embarrassment and shock, she said with a smile:

"That's right. Mining."

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