After hearing those words, Firstborn visibly froze. Clearly, he had never expected him to take the initiative to praise him this time. Although the tone had not sounded particularly sincere, after a moment's surprise, he still could not help breaking into an amused smile.
"What are you laughing at?"
Lin En stared at him without the slightest courtesy.
Firstborn pressed a hand to his forehead and laughed. "Sorry, I just never expected you to compliment anyone, Lin Yin. I thought you'd take the opportunity to make a sarcastic jab at me."
But...
His eyes crinkled with a smile, as though that single remark had swept away all his gloom.
"I promise. Since you're asking me for a favor, of course I'm happy to help. Besides, I've never been to Clockwork City. This is a perfect chance to see what the city you live in is like."
Good. As long as you agree...
But what the hell is that look in your eyes?!
I was just flattering you!
[Ding! Firstborn's affection for you +20. You obtained emotional fragments x20.]
Stop raising your affection for me for no reason! I don't want that kind of affection from you at all! Even a little brotherly friendship would be better!
Lin En's expression turned thunderous.
"Then teleport over. I'll have my brother meet you. He'll explain the details of what we'll do next. Just follow his instructions."
Firstborn said gently:
"All right. Whatever you say."
"I'm hanging up! I've got something urgent to do. We'll talk later!"
Lin En fled as though making an escape, cutting off the Impression Crystal connection with him.
Good grief!
He really could not take it anymore. He felt that one more sentence would push him past his limit. The way Firstborn looked at him practically made