But...
Seeing Lynn at a loss for words, Miao Miao blinked and became cheerful again. Holding two of his fingers, she sat there obediently and said:
"Maybe I really am a little greedy. You've already given me so much care and help, Older Brother, but I still can't stop wanting more..."
Her eyes grew tender and dreamy.
"Because aside from Mother, you're the kindest person to Miao Miao in this whole world, Older Brother. So Miao Miao really wants to have an even closer relationship with you, meow."
She reached out and hugged his chest, pressing her face against him before looking up, her eyes shimmering with a light that made it impossible to turn her down.
It was trust and attachment.
"Miao Miao doesn't want to be anything else. Miao Miao only wants to be your pet, Older Brother. Miao Miao greedily wants all your affection and wants you to hold her forever, meow."
Like a little child, she buried her face hard in Lynn's arms, as though trying to melt into him, her attachment to him evident in every part of her.
Almost the instant she finished speaking, a system notification rang in Lynn's ears.
[Ding! You have triggered a staged choice quest: Miao Miao's Future. Quest rewards: base experience +1,000, Black Skull Coin x1, special reward x1.] [Quest one: Accept Miao Miao's request, become the master she loves, and give her love. Additional reward: Cat-Eared Girl x1.] [Quest two: Refuse Miao Miao's request and persuade her by explaining the consequences. Additional reward: special item x1. Miao Miao leaves.] [Quest three: Sternly refuse Miao Miao's request and tell her you do not like pets. Outcome: Miao Miao leaves, utterly disheartened.]
As Lynn looked at the three quests the system offered, his eyes slowly filled with conflicting