In her youth, she had solved the soliton algorithm problem and the Spark model conjecture.
As a young adult, she had discovered a method of converting sigma baryons.
In middle age, she had proposed the Herta Sequence and published a paper on rejuvenation.
And in old age, Herta had truly regained her youth.
Over a lifetime that was already extraordinarily long by the standards of short-lived species.
She had never once heard anyone say to her face.
That she was cute, or anything of the sort.
That was right-even in her earliest childhood.
Herta had struck everyone as exceptionally aloof and focused.
Even with her beautiful, almost princess-like appearance.
No one paid attention to her looks.
Instead, they were awed and impressed by her genius and intellect.
Yet today, that strange man.
Had described her as "cute."
Herta was somewhat taken aback.
But she felt none of the humiliation she would have expected.
Instead, she felt a little strange inside.
While countless thoughts ran through Herta's mind.
As she considered the anomaly that was Lin Chen.
Inside the simulated universe modeled after Herta Space Station.
Stelle and Lin Chen had already embarked on a brand-new adventure.
"Stelle... your big brother is just an ordinary person now."
"I'll have to leave all the monster fighting to you..."
With his hands tucked into his pockets.
Lin Chen strolled around the Space Station, a faint smile curling his lips as he spoke.
Although everything here was fake.
Getting killed by a monster would still be rather embarrassing.
That Herta was following along nearby, secretly watching.
So Lin Chen felt.
That he should give Stelle's fighting spirit a proper boost.
"Don't worry, big brother. Just stay behind me!"
"Caelus will make sure to protect you!"
Gripping the metal Baseball Bat in her hands.
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